As the five great races withdrew their armies one after another, Nameless Mountain had already received word of the commotion.
Within the Sect Master Hall, Ye Lin listened to the disciples' report, then waved a hand. The disciples below bowed to Ye Lin and turned to leave.
Only after the disciples had departed did the True Lords around them look toward Ye Lin atop the platform.
"This display of might by the Sect Master has achieved its effect. The five great races have all withdrawn their troops now; clearly, they fear the strength of our Human Race."
"Indeed. The deterrence has worked this time. I imagine that for the next ten years, these five races will not dare lay a hand on our Human Race."
"Correct. Since that is so, the matter can be considered settled."
Listening to the True Lords below deliberate, Ye Lin's lips curled into an inexplicable smile.
"Everyone, it seems that after too long a time of peace, even the blood in your veins has gone cold."
Ye Lin sneered. Hearing his cold laugh, the True Lords below frowned and asked him, "Sect Master, what do you mean by that? The deterrence has achieved its purpose, and the five great races have withdrawn their forces. The crisis facing our Human Race has been resolved. Is that not something worth celebrating?"
"Celebrating? Do you truly think I made such a massive move merely to intimidate them?"
By now, Ye Lin was disappointed in these True Lords. It had been too long since they had fought; the blood in their veins had truly gone cold.
Hearing Ye Lin's words, the True Lords below furrowed their brows. Their eyes flickered. True Lords reacted with extreme speed, and they had clearly grasped the meaning behind his words.
"Sect Master, Eastern