"For the sake of that strange treasure, every temple has gone all out this time. After all, they are all Tenth Rank Divine Priests. Even the Hall Chief Priests don't have an absolute advantage; one more participant means one more chance. Moreover, even if we can't match the Hall Chief Priests, advancing to the next round and draining the energy of the other temples' chief priests is still beneficial," Wen Gaoren explained.
"That's true as well, so you shouldn't participate. I'll go alone," Han Yan said.
It's not a matter of impulsiveness or dignity. Given the strength of Shen Yuhe and the others, they stand no chance against the experts from other temples, and it would be nothing more than a senseless sacrifice.
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Meanwhile, Long Aoli and the twelve Chief Priests did not return to rest but gathered together in one place.
