As those figures that caused the heavens and earth to change color completely disappeared into the void rift, the immense burden weighing down on Boundary Breaker Pass seemed to be violently overturned by an invisible hand in that instant.
The wind has stopped.
The clouds have dispersed.
The long-awaited sunlight poured down like a golden waterfall, shining on the tattered banners of the Myriad Immortals Formation, and also on the blood-stained and tear-streaked faces of every Jie Sect Disciple.
No one spoke.
Everyone seemed frozen in place, heads tilted back, staring blankly at the figure in blue robes suspended in mid-air.
What just happened was too fast, too intense, and Taidian.
The Dao Ancestor yielded, the Four Saints apologized, and the Investiture of the Gods was rewritten.
It all felt like a bizarre and absurd dream, so real that one couldn't believe it was real, fearing that if they blinked, the man would disappear and the nightmarish Immortal Slaying Sword Formation would descend once more.
"Thud."
It's unclear whose weapon fell to the ground.
That crisp sound was like the last spark igniting a powder keg.
"You... you won?"
Someone muttered something under their breath, their voice trembling like a leaf falling in the wind.
"We won! We really won!"
Immediately afterwards, a roar tore through the sky.
That was Jinguang Xian, a powerful demon with a usually volatile temper. But now he was like a wronged child, kneeling on the ground and wailing, pounding his fists on the ground as he cried.
"Long live Alliance Leader Qin Feng!"
Long live the Interception Sect!
boom!
The entire Boundary Breaker Pass was blown up.
It was no longer a desperate lament, but a celebration of survival, a frenzied release after countless days and nights of suppression.
Tens of thousands of the Interception Sect immortals embraced and wept, some roared to the sky, and some even unleashed their magical weapons and danced wildly in the air, all to vent the turbulent emotions in their hearts.
That was a rebirth after hanging by a thread.
It's the exhilaration of finally standing tall and being a human being after being trampled and rubbed in the mud.
" Qin Feng!"
" Qin Feng!"
" Qin Feng!"
Someone started it, and the chaotic cheers gradually coalesced into a torrent, perfectly synchronized, their sound shaking the heavens.
At this moment, the name was no longer just a label.
It is faith.
It is a totem.
It is the unbreakable backbone in the hearts of all beings in the Interception Sect and even in the Primordial World.
Zhao Gongming stood at the very front of the crowd. This tough and resolute man was now crying like a 200-pound fat man, snot bubbles coming out of his nose but he didn't care. He just kept waving his fists and shouting hoarsely with the crowd.
Daoist Duobao wiped away his tears, and looking at that retreating figure, the last bit of resentment he felt towards Qin Feng for stealing the limelight from his senior brother completely vanished.
I'm impressed.
I am convinced.
This isn't about stealing the spotlight; these are her saviors, her second parents!
Qin Feng stood in mid-air, listening to the cheers below like a tsunami, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
He did not turn around to wave, nor did he deliver any impassioned speech.
They simply stood there quietly, basking in the glory that belonged to the victors.
To be honest, putting on this act is quite tiring.
Especially when confronting Hongjun, although he appeared calm and collected on the surface, he was actually panicking and his palms were sweating profusely.
That's a Dao-Merging Saint after all. If it really comes down to a direct confrontation, the Chaos Bead might be able to keep him alive, but the Primordial World probably wouldn't be able to be saved.
Fortunately.
The bet was won.
Hongjun valued his life even more than he had imagined, and cared even more about the integrity of this world.
Just then...
A figure parted the crowd and slowly walked over.
The noisy crowd seemed to be silenced; the cheers receded like a tide, and everyone consciously made way for the newcomer, their eyes respectfully fixed on him.
The Tongtian Jiaozhu.
The leader of the Interception Sect was no longer in a sorry state.
He straightened his somewhat disheveled Daoist robe, adjusted his hair ornament, and even used a purification spell to cleanse the bloodstains from his face.
At this moment, his face was solemn and his expression dignified, and he walked with great steadiness and deliberation.
It's like going on a pilgrimage.
Qin Feng sensed the movement behind him, turned around, and raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, father-in-law, are you all tidying up and getting ready for a victory celebration banquet?"
He maintained a lighthearted and joking tone, attempting to ease the suddenly serious atmosphere.
But Tongtian did not laugh.
He walked to a spot three steps away from Qin Feng and stopped.
His gaze was fixed intently on the young man before him.
From a stubborn rock at the beginning, to a lecherous man who later abducted his three beloved disciples, and now to Stone Tablet Repairer, with one person and one bead, forced the Dao Ancestor to retreat.
Tongtian felt a mix of emotions.
There was shock, relief, and even deeper guilt.
If it weren't for Qin Feng.
Today, this Boundary Breaker Pass is the burial place of his Interception Sect.
If it weren't for Qin Feng.
He, Tongtian, was probably already suppressed by the Four Saints and fed the Saint-Slaying Pill, becoming a walking corpse.
This kindness is too heavy.
It was so weighty that even if he were a saint, Qin Feng's elder, he would feel unworthy of such a favor.
" Qin Feng."
Tongtian spoke, his voice somewhat hoarse, yet exceptionally firm.
The next second.
Under the watchful eyes of tens of thousands of people in the audience.
The Tongtian Jiaozhu made a move that shocked everyone, leaving them speechless and even dizzy.
He clasped his hands together and raised them high above his head.
Then.
bend over.
Bowing.
Bow down completely!
This is a gift that couldn't be more perfect!
It's not a gesture of respect between peers, nor is it a nod from an elder to a younger person.
Rather, it is the highest form of respect that disciples would show to their teachers, subordinates to their superiors, or even mortals to deities!
"Hiss--"
A collective gasp filled the hall.
Everyone's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
Are you crazy?
Has Master gone mad?
How could a supreme sage, the Pangu Orthodox Lineage, and the Jie Sect Leader, possibly perform such a grand gesture of respect to a junior?
If this gets out, the entire Primordial World will be in an uproar!
But Tongtian didn't care.
He bowed, maintaining that respectful posture, his voice deep and powerful, carrying throughout the room:
" Tongtian of the Interception Sect thanks Fellow Daoist Qin for his great kindness!"
"If it weren't for your intervention, Fellow Daoist, the Interception Sect would surely perish today, and my Tongtian would be doomed forever."
"This kindness and virtue is like being given a second life."
"The entire Interception Sect will never forget this!"
Every word was powerful and resounding.
Every word came from the bottom of my heart.
This bow was to express gratitude for being saved.
This bow was a tribute to Qin Feng's unparalleled charisma that overwhelmed the very heavens.
Qin Feng was also startled.
Although he enjoys showing off and relishes being admired, having his father-in-law kowtow to him is a bit of a bad omen.
If Yun Xiao sees this, won't he let me sleep in his bed tonight?
"Hey, hey, hey, that's too late."
Qin Feng quickly stepped forward, supporting Tongtian's arms with both hands, and with a little force, managed to lift the stubborn saint up.
"Father-in-law, what are you doing?"
"We're all friends here, why are you putting on this show?"
Tongtian raised his head, his eyes slightly red, and was about to say something like "a great kindness needs no words of thanks."
But Qin Feng interrupted him directly.
"Alright, stop with the mushy stuff."
Qin Feng patted Tongtian on the shoulder. In the past, Tongtian would have already slashed him with his sword, but now, it felt incredibly natural, even a little... flattered?
"Look over there."
Qin Feng turned his head and looked tenderly at the distance.
There.
The Three Sisters, Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, Bixiao, stood there gracefully.
Their eyes were red and swollen, clearly from crying, but as they looked at Qin Feng and Tongtian, their faces were filled with happy and excited smiles.
Especially Yun Xiao.
Those beautiful eyes seemed to hold a pool of spring water, overflowing with tenderness and affection.
"The Three Immortals are my women."
Qin Feng's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable air of dominance.
"You are their master, and a teacher for a day is a father for life, so you are also my elder."
As he spoke, he waved to the Three Sisters.
The three Xiao sisters exchanged a glance, their shyness tinged with sweetness. With light, graceful steps, they flew to Qin Feng's side.
Qin Feng naturally reached out and wrapped his arms around Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao's slender waists, one on each side. As for Bixiao... that girl had already clung to his back.
This scene made the single people around feel a pang of envy.
But no one dared to say anything; all they could see were envious glances and well wishes.
"Look."
Qin Feng looked at Tongtian, a bright smile on his face, revealing a set of pearly white teeth.
"We are family."
"It's only natural for family members to fight for each other."
"If you're being so polite with me, then you're treating me like an outsider."
"If Yun Xiao and the others aren't happy about it, and they make me kneel on a washboard that night, are you going to take responsibility?"
Pfft.
Yun Xiao was still moved, but upon hearing this, she couldn't help but burst into laughter through her tears. She glared at Qin Feng and gently pinched the soft flesh on his waist.
"Brother Qin is talking nonsense again. Who... who told you to kneel on the washboard?"
Her voice was sweet and coquettish, enough to melt anyone's bones.
Tongtian was stunned.
As he watched the flirtatious banter unfold before him, and saw Qin Feng's open and sincere smile, the heavy burden in his heart instantly vanished.
A family.
yes.
To hell with the saintly facade, to hell with the calculations of cause and effect.
In this cruel and cold Primordial World, such a pure bond of "family" is a thousand times more precious than any Innate Supreme Treasure.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Tongtian uttered three "good"s in succession, then laughed heartily, his laughter so powerful that it dispelled the last wisp of gloom on the horizon.
What a wonderful family!
"Since my son-in-law has said so, it would seem petty of me to be coy if I were to remain so!"
That "my dear son-in-law" was uttered so smoothly and so loudly.
It was as if he was afraid others wouldn't know that Qin Feng was his Tongtian son-in-law.
The Jie Sect Disciple around them exchanged glances, their eyes instantly igniting with a fierce fire of gossip.
I understand.
I understand completely now.
It turns out that our Alliance Leader is not only ridiculously strong, but also a saintly expert when it comes to picking up girls!
They actually managed to take down the cult leader's three most favored female disciples all at once?
This is a true role model for us all!
"Our leader is wise! Our Alliance Leader is mighty!"
Zhao Gongming, lacking any sense of propriety, shouted something at the top of his lungs.
This roar ignited the entire stadium once again.
"Our leader is wise! Our Alliance Leader is mighty!"
Cheers erupted again, this time with less of a sense of tragedy and more of a festive and heartwarming feeling.
Qin Feng felt the warmth of the beauty in his arms and looked at the group of Jie Sect Disciple who, though disheveled, were full of vigor. A warm feeling welled up in his heart.
That's right.
Cultivating immortality—if you end up as a heartless stone, what's the point?
A wife, kids, and a warm bed—he only occasionally goes out to show off and slap someone in the face.
This is life.
"Alright, stop howling."
Qin Feng picked at his ear and gestured to the overly excited crowd.
"Since we're family, I'll be frank with you."
His expression became slightly more serious, and his gaze swept across the entire room.
"Although we forced Hongjun to retreat this time, that old bastard is very petty and might stab us in the back again at any time."
"So."
Qin Feng paused, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"To prevent our family from being bullied in the future."
"I've decided to expand our ' Goddess Immortal Alliance ' further."
"Not only do we need goddesses, but we also need tough guys."
He pointed at Zhao Gongming, then at Duobao and the others.
"From today onwards, all disciples of the Interception Sect will automatically be incorporated into the Immortal Alliance."
"From now on, if anyone dares to lay a finger on you..."
"They're just making trouble for me Qin Feng."
"I just can't stand this Chaos Bead!"
The words had barely left his mouth.
The entire room fell silent for a second.
Then.
A cheer erupted, ten times more intense than before!
This is more than just a promise.
This is a talisman!
It's a get-out-of-jail-free card!
With Qin Feng's words and the bead that even the Dao Ancestor feared as their backing, who in the Primordial World were they to be afraid of?
Even if you walk sideways, no one dares to utter a single word of dissent!
Tongtian watched this scene, looking at those faces brimming with confidence and hope, the last trace of worry in his heart was completely dispelled.
He knew.
The Interception Sect did more than just survive.
It ushered in an unprecedented era of glory.
And all of this is because of the man in front of me.
Tongtian took a deep breath and silently made a vow.
This son-in-law is definitely worth knowing!
From now on, if anyone dares to say a bad word about Qin Feng, Tongtian be the first to grab the Qingping Sword and chop them down!