The man addressed as the cult leader slowly climbed the steps onto the platform.
Reaching the center, he faced the crowd, raised both hands, and removed his hood, revealing a stern face that looked carved by a blade.
With thick brows and large eyes, he possessed something of a military commander's imposing air. His presence commanded awe without anger, leaving others afraid to meet his gaze.
It was like facing a ferocious White-Foreheaded Tiger alone! Utterly untamed!
His name was Xiong Lie, and he was the leader of the Demon Heaven Church, with cultivation at the perfected peak of the Human Immortal Realm.
Within the Demon Heaven Church, he enjoyed deep support.
"Cult Leader, may I ask why you summoned us here?" an elder of the Demon Heaven Church stepped forward and asked.
He could tell that Xiong Lie's expression was much graver than usual.
He had never looked this grave even when the Eastern Pole Holy Land attacked the Demon Heaven Church, killing large numbers of its lower-ranking members.
The elder was certain something momentous must have happened.
"I called everyone here mainly to announce something. As of today, I will resign as leader of the Demon Heaven Church."
"As for whether the Demon Heaven Church disbands, that is entirely up to the elders and the rest of you. In short, from this moment onward, I have absolutely nothing more to do with the Demon Heaven Church!"
Having said that, he gave the people below no time to react. They saw only a black shadow streak past.
Then they discovered that Xiong Lie had vanished completely.
Even his aura had disappeared without a trace.
It was as though he had evaporated from the world!
"Did the cult leader just... run away?"
"How dare you! You will not disrespect the