The New Leader of the Blood Sect

Daniel's appearance did not go unnoticed to the tens of thousands of cultivators who, just moments ago, were watching the ceremony so religiously.  So, at the sight of him, they immediately sprung up on their feet, and took off to the skies, where they traveled the few hundred meters of distance resembling a swarm of irritated red-colored wasps.

As the quickest and strongest of the group approached the platform, however, their  blood-soaked leader stopped them on their track with a simple wave of his hand. Then, with a voice that resounded across thousands of miles, he said with extreme confidence, "Be calm.. 'Tis nothing but one more offering I am honored to deliver to our Lord."

At this point, one of the hooded champions that stood next to him took a step forward. It was a woman, as one may infer from her short stature and delicate voice that rang in her leader's ears, as she said, "Elder brother, something is wrong with this one.. Maybe you should leave him to-"