The two of them stood straight, their hands crossing over their heads, then bent heavily to kneel down in worship.
The loud voice echoed in the empty cave, drowning out the crackling of the tallow torches burning in the corners.
This sudden turn of events left Fang Cheng momentarily stunned.
The hand he had secretly been gathering blood and energy with slightly loosened, his eyes showing a hint of bewilderment.
The twelve new elite members still kneeling in the rear opened their mouths in shock, eyes wide open.
Their gazes flitted back and forth between Fang Cheng, clad only in a pair of red shorts, and the two leaders kneeling in salute.
For this "recognition ceremony", the faces of everyone present filled with incredulous shock and curiosity.
In the underground cave, water slowly seeped from the cracks in the rock walls, gathering into droplets.
With a "plop", one hit the ground, remarkably distinct.
Fang Cheng took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing his shock.
