Courtesy before force, kindness and authority applied together.
Fan Lang was not blindly overbearing. He first displayed his strength, promised certain benefits, and only then asked who refused to submit.
Strength tempered with gentleness was the kingly way.
The people from every faction looked at one another and quietly exchanged opinions.
"What should we do? Should we accept Fan Lang as the Alliance Master?"
"His strength rivals that of a Mystic God, and he can come and go freely on the Ancient Continent. Having him protect us would be a tremendous help."
"Ling Haoran, Tong Tiehu, and Fang Jiuhen do not possess Fan Lang's capabilities. Fan Lang is better suited to be Alliance Master than they are."
"Let's choose him. He already dealt with the people from Spirit Mountain and Sky Track City. Why should we bring trouble upon ourselves?"
One by one, the various factions made their decisions. Even those who had previously wanted to contend for the position of Alliance Master chose to give up. They simply had no ability to compete with Fan Lang.
"Amitabha. Compassionate Ancient Temple is willing to honor Fan Lang as the Dao Field's Alliance Master."
"Spirit Mountain admits its inferiority and is willing to heed Alliance Master Fan's orders."
"The Tower of Heaven feels the same."
"The Severing Cloud Sect has no objections."
"Hmph, if you want the position, take it. No one is fighting you for it."
"Sky Track City... acknowledges you as Alliance Master."
One transcendent faction after another chose to submit, including those that had previously clashed with Fan Lang.
These transcendent factions were all colossal powers, standing above nations. Making them submit had never been an easy matter.
In the end, all eight transcendent factions conceded defeat and were willing to accept Fan Lang as Alliance Master.
"Very