Adams paused, looking around the hall once more. He could feel the weight of his words resonating deeply with his audience, each face turned toward him with quiet anticipation. He took a breath, allowing the moment to settle before continuing.
"I have given my life to this Sect, to each of you. And now, it is time for me to entrust the future to those who have walked beside me, to those who are ready to carry on our legacy."
A soft murmur rippled through the crowd, expressions of surprise and disbelief flashing across many faces. Adams held up a hand, his gaze soft but unwavering. "This is not a farewell. I am not leaving you. But it is time for a new generation to lead, to forge their path and strengthen the bonds that hold us together. My presence will not fade, nor will my commitment to our family. But I will step aside as your Sect Master."
