They also sensed that something was amiss and looked at Xu Qing and the Palace Master.
The Palace Master's body quivered subtly, indicating that he had detected the message that Xu Qing had received through the authority of the magic treasures in the county capital.
The Palace Master of the Sword Holding Palace, who had always been steadfast like a boulder and served as a pillar of stability during Fenghai County's most perilous times, now wore a sorrowful expression for the first time in front of everyone.
He looked toward the north.
However, regardless of whether it was shuddering or sorrow, it was only for an instant. At the next instant, all these fragile emotions were gone from the Palace Master's face.
His body still stood tall and straight, his expression was still solemn, and his gaze was still firm.
"Palace Master…" The great elders of the Second and Third Corps hesitated.