Capítulo 214: Seeking Balance 

The chamber was filled with hushed discussions as the cultivators and the elders deliberated over who among them would step forward to undertake Li Xian's trial. The weight of the decision hung in the air, and uncertainty permeated the room.

As the prospect volunteers exchanged anxious glances, Li Xian's radiant projection, ethereal and ageless, faced a particular direction in the chamber. His luminous gaze fell upon a shadowed corner, where two figures had remained concealed, hidden like ghosts in the night.

Li Xian's voice, serene and enigmatic, pierced the chamber's silence. "You there," he addressed the concealed duo, his words carrying an uncanny knowledge of their presence. "Reveal yourselves. Do you wish to partake in this trial?"

Zhen Yi and Jin Rui, shrouded in obscurity and observing from the shadows, exchanged a knowing glance. With subtle nods of agreement, Jin Rui initiated the deactivation of her technique.