Yi Chen and the rest let out a sigh of relief, seeing that the Elder didn't make things difficult for them.
Quickly scurrying to the nearest available spots, which were all in the first few rows, they took their seats.
Meanwhile, the Elder, who had arrived on top of the podium by now, finally stopped in his tracks, turning to face all the disciples the very next moment.
This sudden movement caused the few whispering voices that had been echoing in the hall until now to go silent.
Folding his hands behind his back, the Elder scanned the entire hall with his eyes, making sure to meet each and every disciple's eye that was focused on him.
This totally ordinary action caused all the disciples to feel a sense of heaviness in their chests, making them feel a little tense about what was about to happen next.
Meanwhile, not caring about what the disciples were thinking, the Elder finally addressed them.
