Fan Lang had come this time to assume office as the new sect leader of the Fist and Foot Sect.
This was only a temporary measure. Later, he would bring the Fist and Foot Sect under the Star Cloud Alliance as a subordinate force, or even abolish the Fist and Foot Sect entirely and merge it completely into the Star Cloud Alliance.
Such matters had to be handled gradually. If he swallowed up the Fist and Foot Sect right away, its disciples would certainly find it hard to accept.
Even a villain like Fan Lang could be quite considerate.
He made his way into the Fist Faction, where the people of the Fist and Foot Sect had been waiting for a long time. The leading figures of all three factions had gathered here.
Facing Fan Lang, this outsider who was about to become their new sect leader, the people of the Fist and Foot Sect had complicated feelings. They were merely putting on a show of compliance.
"How are the preparations for the ceremony?" Fan Lang asked, dressed in new clothes and brimming with confidence.
"Time was too short, so we could only prepare as best we could. If there are any shortcomings, I hope Sect Leader will be understanding," Sect Leader Zhou said.
"It's fine. As long as the formalities are more or less in order. Surface appearances aren't important. What matters is that everyone supports me willingly and submits wholeheartedly."
"We have all witnessed Sect Leader's strength. Naturally, we are convinced."
"Good. Enough idle chatter. Let's begin the ceremony now."
"This way, Sect Leader."
The three faction leaders accompanied Fan Lang to the ceremony site. There was a high platform here, as well as pillars of blazing fire. Tens of thousands of people stood in neat formation, making