As they watched everyone disappear through the gap in the light curtain, the Seventh Elder and the Fourth Elder swiftly withdrew their spell power. The gap closed instantly, and their auras weakened considerably.
The Fourth Elder looked at the Seventh Elder and said, "Senior Brother Ming Jing! This is the third time. If we fail again, we'll have to think of another way."
The Seventh Elder gave a bitter smile. "If there were another way, we wouldn't have needed so many attempts."
He paused, then clenched his fists. "But with her there this time, our chances of success are much greater."
The Fourth Elder frowned. "But that Ye Han... I'm worried he'll hold them back!"
The Seventh Elder said gravely, "Don't worry! That boy will only surprise us. He won't hold them back."
The Fourth Elder looked puzzled. "Senior Brother Ming Jing, I've actually wanted to ask you this for a long time. Why do you think so highly of Ye Han? His foundation is excellent now, but his spirit root aptitude will limit him! Reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm might be possible, but becoming a Golden Core Stage cultivator... that will be far too difficult!"
A nostalgic look crossed the Seventh Elder's face. "If I'm not mistaken, he's far too much like that disciple of mine. If he really is him, then perhaps this counts as making it up to him as his master."
The Fourth Elder said in surprise, "Senior Brother Ming Jing, surely you've mistaken him?"
The Seventh Elder smiled bitterly. "Perhaps I really have. But my first glimpse of Ye Han was exactly like the first time I saw him."
At this, the Fourth Elder pursed her lips in a smile. "Oh! No wonder you fought the Fifth Elder over him! He must be nearly beside