Yi Ran's voice boomed across the area, commanding immediate silence. Karsha smiled inwardly, noting the angry look on Yi Ran's face. He nodded slightly, signaling her to take charge as she saw fit.
"You three should show respect," Yi Ran began sternly. "If you have any grievances, this is not the time to vent your frustrations. This is a sect gathering, and you should behave accordingly. I've already warned you to act appropriately, but it seems you are too hot-blooded to obey reason. Therefore, I am revoking your permission to enter the Blood Forest."
Stunned silence greeted her declaration.
"Please, Sect Leader, have mercy on us. We weren't thinking straight," the Core disciple pleaded, his face grave.
"Yes, please, Sect Leader. It was I who started this. Big Brother Ivan shouldn't be punished. Punish me instead," Vance said, dropping to his knees, desperation clear in his voice.
