The elders fell silent again, each of them thinking carefully.
After a moment, one of them spoke up, his voice steady but cautious.
"Your idea has merit," the elder said. "Letting the younger generation learn humility is important."
He paused, then frowned slightly.
"But Sorien… this sect destroyed a Demon Gate. Shouldn't such a sect be filled with veterans? If that is the case, how can you justify bringing our younger generation?"
"Their members who will participate in the test," Sorien continued, "are also from the younger generation."
He raised a finger. "Most of them are under twenty years old."
The hall stirred again.
"Under twenty?"
"That young?"
Sorien nodded. "Yes."
The elders exchanged looks.
"…I see," one of them said slowly. "If that is the case, then this truly will be a fair test."
Another elder nodded. "It will also serve as a trial for our own younger generation."
The eldest among them leaned back slightly.
