The sect was immediately thrown into an uproar over the Sect Leaders announcement. It seemed as if the rumors floating around the sect the last few weeks had some merit to them. All disciples sixteen years old and younger immediately rushed towards the Heavenly Lightning Palace, while many older disciples did as well.
Although they knew they would not be able to participate in whatever was taking place, the older disciples still wanted to see exactly what was going on. It wasn't often that such a summon was issued out, so whatever was happening was definitely important.
John followed the crowd and set off towards the Heavenly Lightning Palace as well, arriving there some time later. A large crowd of tens of thousands of disciples and Elders had already gathered, and the large plaza in front of the palace was packed densely.
