In truth, Tongtian would never joke about something as momentous as handing over leadership of the sect.
Everything he did today had been decided only after careful deliberation and weighing the gains against the losses.
For one thing, Tongtian was unlike Laozi and Yuanshi.
He had never cared much for worldly fame, profit, or the reverence of living beings.
He devoted himself to studying the Sword Dao. Without the position of sect leader, he could all the more easily cast aside every outside distraction.
For another, having Gu Changqing succeed him as the Interception Sect Leader would bring even greater benefits to the Interception Sect.
After all, Tongtian had already witnessed Gu Changqing's strength.
No one would dispute his succession to the position!
Moreover, every time Gu Changqing acted in defiance of heaven, he advanced by leaps and bounds and reaped enormous rewards.
This was all the more in keeping with the Interception Sect Doctrine.
Tongtian was utterly certain that, with Gu Changqing leading the Interception Sect's hundreds of thousands of living beings, they would reach even greater heights in the future.
It was with these considerations in mind that Tongtian chose to let Gu Changqing succeed him as sect leader and passed down the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords, which served as a symbol of leadership.
At that moment, Tongtian said no more. He merely watched Gu Changqing with a profound gaze, waiting for his response.
But before Gu Changqing could say anything-
Duobao and the others were the first to recover their senses.
"The position of sect leader... Master?!"
"Well... Senior Brother Changqing's succession as sect leader would be perfectly rightful."
"Exactly. Aside from him, no one else in our Interception Sect is qualified."
"Hehe, that's the position of sect leader! If he agrees, won't his status stand on equal