Upon hearing this, everyone focused their attention.

Sure enough, the jade throne representing the Peak Lord of Lingxiao Peak was empty, with only a solemn-looking elder sitting slightly to the side, presumably an elder of Lingxiao Peak.

Fang He glanced around in confusion and said, "Yeah, all the other Peak Lords are here. Why isn't Peak Lord Wen here? At such an important event like the grand examination, all the Peak Lords usually attend to support their disciples."

"Could it be that she's in seclusion? Or perhaps there's something urgent?" Zhou Shi speculated.