The holy lands from the Nine States all knew that the Xia Clan's surname had special meaning. Everyone had guessed that they might be related to Emperor Xia. The Xia Clan's position in the Nine States was extremely special. As such, it was not abrupt for the people from the Xia Clan to step out.
The two holy lands had entered a deadlock. Although the Xia Clan elder's mediation did not have any part in ending the Sacred War, it did not mean that both parties would not take a step back.
Unless they were willing to watch their Master or children die in front of them…