Tong Tian's words left even Qin Feng stunned.
He had originally thought his father-in-law merely wanted to place the Interception Sect under his name and give it some title like "strategic partner."
Who would have thought?
He was directly handing over his entire foundation?
And even wanted to become his elder?
Qin Feng looked at Tong Tian, who remained bowed before him, then at the pairs of eyes around him, filled with anticipation, fanaticism, and even the desire to offer up their very hearts.
He knew he could not back down now.
Nor could he refuse.
If he refused now, he would be putting on airs and looking down on these forty thousand men who had entrusted their lives to him.
"Alright."
Qin Feng did not help Tong Tian up.
He merely took a step forward. This was not a junior stepping toward an elder, but a ruler stepping toward a subject, a leader stepping toward his right-hand man.
"Since Brother Tong Tian trusts me so deeply, it would seem rather heartless if Qin Feng kept refusing."
The words "Brother Tong Tian."
Were earth-shattering.
Tong Tian's entire body trembled violently. He abruptly raised his head, his eyes full of disbelieving shock.
Calling him father-in-law before had been personal affection and family seniority.
Calling him Brother Tong Tian now was public righteousness and status.
It meant Qin Feng no longer regarded him as a lofty Saintly elder, but as an equal partner—perhaps even an Alliance Leader who stood faintly above him in status!
"From this day onward."
Qin Feng extended his hand. This time, he grasped Tong Tian's hand and shook it firmly.
"You are all family in my Immortal Alliance!"
"Whoever bullied you before, we will bully them right back from now on."
"Every grievance you suffered before, we will