The glow from the Jade Pendant suddenly flared, sending out concentric halos of light like ripples from a stone cast into a placid lake.
The halos spread outward, gentle yet firm, gradually enveloping each of the seated figures.
The instant they were enveloped in light was like the flick of a switch, bringing them back to life.
Each of these dozen or so figures exuded an aura as deep as the ocean; even the weakest among them was a top-tier King-level expert.
A few were particularly outstanding, far surpassing their peers. The fluctuations of their auras were already infinitesimally close to the realm of a Venerable.
The one at their head, an old man dressed in gray-white linen, possessed an aura as profound as an abyss. He was on par with the Headmaster—a true Venerable.
As the light completely encompassed everyone, subtle fluctuations of energy began to flow through the silent cavern.
"Hm?"
"This is..."
A series of soft, questioning murmurs arose.
