As the tension between the Sword God Palace and the War God Palace continued to rise, the elders of the Ascension Hall finally stepped forward to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.
One of them, an elder named Shelly, moved to the front.
Her expression was serious as she looked at both sides and spoke in a clear, steady voice.
"Everyone must remain calm," Shelly said. "We cannot allow a battle to break out here. If fighting erupts in this place and somehow interferes with the war unfolding around us, we may disrupt the balance of this secret domain itself. If that happens, all of us could become trapped here forever."
Her words carried weight, and the gravity of her warning settled over the gathered crowd.
She continued, "For the sake of everyone present, step back from this conflict. Once we leave this secret domain, you may settle your grievances however you wish. Until then, no one should act recklessly."
