Competition
The next day, at the top of Maiden Mountain, Aelina called for a meeting between herself and the Elders. They were all puzzled as they were going about their business like usual; cultivating, training the disciples, pill refining/weapon forging/array or formation creation, etc. When suddenly, the Sect Master, who rarely calls for a meeting, told them:
"Come to the top of the mountain tomorrow. I have an important announcement to make."
Something the Sect Master deems "important" is something that could change the fate of the Sect. So, without hesitation, they finished their work and headed up the mountain the next day.
Now, all 50 Elders of the Sect sat in front of Aelina, who was on her throne, silently staring at them with her signature mysterious gaze. A few Elders squirmed under her gaze, as it was incredibly uncomfortable, but nobody said anything and waited for Aelina to say the "important news".