Suddenly, a middle-aged elder shot through the air with astonishing speed, appearing on an elevated platform high above the gathered crowd.
The overwhelming aura he released immediately signaled his presence as one at the Yin Soul stage.
Xiao Ming could sense that this elder was slightly stronger than Bai Lingxue and Bai Xinyan from the Bai Clan, making his power unmistakable.
The powerful aura emanating from the elder forced a heavy silence to descend upon the crowd, who now waited with bated breath for his next move.
Clearing his throat, the elder gazed out at the silent audience, his eyes piercing through the tension in the air.
"I am Chu Xinghe, though you may address me as Lord Chu. I serve as the moderator for the 152nd Sect Meet of our great Wu Shui Empire."
He paused, allowing his voice to reverberate across the platform.
