Chapter 645: Shocking Announcement (1/2)
Roughly three months passed and one morning, a news was released that shocked the entirety of the Divine Realm...
”Hey, have you heard the news?”
”What news - Ah! You mean that! Yeah, I've heard. Crazy isn't it?”
”Yeah, I agree. What are they thinking?”
”Why would they make such a decision?”
”Uh...I'm confused. What's this news that you guys are talking about?”
”Oh, so you're no aware of it. Well, it's kind of shocking so, hold onto you pants alright?”
”Mn! I'm ready, bring it.”
”Have you heard about the Ancient Elysium Sect?”
”Am I living under a rock? Of course I know! Heck, I even participated in their recruitment, sadly I fell a little too short. Why? Is this news related to them?”
”Yes. Apparently, it was confirmed that starting today until an indefinite period of time. The Ancient Elysium Sect would cease all contact from the outside.”
”...what?”
”I know.” The man nodded, completely sympathizing with the guy's dumbfounded expression. ”It shocked us too but it was confirmed. The current Sect Master made a public appearance and made the announcement himself.”
That's right. This is the news that had shocked the entirety of the Divine Realm. The Ancient Elysium Sect - one of the most reputable sects there is in this realm, just announced it's indefinite seclusion. The sect will cease all disciple recruitment activities. Gaining audience would be more difficult or even close to impossible and getting news about what's happening within the sect would be just as difficult.
The Divine Realm was caught off-guard by this sudden decision. In fact even the Dawn Council - the real rulers of the Divine Realm, were similarly shocked by this news. They tried to ask what's the reason for all of this but the Sect Master kept his lips tight. Not a single word was said to them and nobody could change his mind.
Not even people from the Dawn Council could stop his decision. In fact, it's not like the Sect Master was asking for their permission anyways, he just came out to make the announcement and that's it.
”But that doesn't make sense though.”
”Yep, I agree. It's no secret that the people of that sect are righteous. I mean, they wage an unending war against devils who threatened to swallow our home and we never heard them complain even once. That being said, the mortality rate is high so they could only hope to replenish their man power through recruiting disciples. However, they announced that they're not accepting any disciples anymore. It's truly strange.”
”Exactly. I wonder what happened?”
”We're wondering about that too. Unfortunately, the big boss of the sect doesn't seem to be interested on telling the reason behind it. Heck, not even the Dawn Council could make him talk at all.”
”Woah, that is badass and rude at the same time.”
”Nope, just badass. Period. You see, the Ancient Elysium Sect is one of the oldest sect in the Divine Realm. Simply put, it has been there even before the establishment of the Dawn Council. The Dawn Council seeks to retain balance for the sake of Divine Realm's peace. The Ancient Elysium Sect was specifically established to protect the Divine Realm itself.”
”Considering this, the Ancient Elysium Sect stands at the same level, if not higher than the Dawn Council itself. Therefore, the sect doesn't have an obligation to be candid with the Dawn Council because what the Ancient Elysium Sect does, will always right. There's just no questioning that. So it's plain badass.”
”You're right. But I'm still curious though. I wonder what happened?”