The former Sect Master's voice echoed across the entire mountain.
"I… acknowledge your victory! From this moment onward, the Iron Sky Sword Sect belongs to Tian Lei!"
Silence fell.
Every disciple was frozen. No one dared breathe too loudly.
Tian Lei nodded calmly.
"Good."
Then his expression changed—becoming cold, sharp, and merciless.
He looked down at the Sect Master and the gathered elders.
"Now… there is one more thing."
The Sect Master blinked, confused.
"W-What…?"
Tian Lei turned around and pointed at the crowd.
"All of you who have committed crimes… step forward."
A tense murmur spread through the disciples.
"Crimes…?"
"What does he mean?"
"Is he going to punish them?"
Tian Lei raised his voice.
"I don't want criminals in my sect. Rapists, murderers, thieves, corrupt elders—none of you will stay."
Gasps filled the courtyard.
Some disciples went pale. Some elders trembled. A few even tried to run.
Tian Lei flicked his fingers.
