"The current martial cultivation world is indeed more turbulent than before. The future situation is uncertain."
"If all you seniors could join forces, that would truly be a good thing." Chu Feng strongly agreed with this decision.
Seeing Chu Feng agree, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
They cared deeply about Chu Feng's opinion right now. If Chu Feng didn't support this, it would be quite difficult for them to proceed.
"Good. Since Chu Feng has decided, the matter is settled. Now let's come up with a name for our alliance."
"What does everyone think would be a good name?" Long Mucheng looked toward the crowd.
The various factions all turned to their respective leaders.
The Totem Dragon Clan's Patriarch, Daoist Long Yi, and others were all lost in thought, deliberating carefully.
"I have a suggestion. We don't actually know each other very well. The reason we were able to build trust so quickly is all because of one person — Chu Feng."
"Simply put, the one we trust is Chu Feng."
"I propose that our alliance be called the Chu Clan Alliance."
The moment Long Mucheng said this, Chu Feng's expression changed instantly.
He knew that these people had indeed come together because of him, but having an alliance named after his own surname was truly inappropriate. Whether in terms of status or strength, he could not bear such a name.
But before Chu Feng could even open his mouth, the Totem Dragon Clan Patriarch, the numerous elders, the Dragon Breath Clan, the Totem Nine Paths, and others all voiced their approval.
The response was incredibly enthusiastic, as if it were the will of all.
"Seniors, you absolutely cannot do this — the name is inappropriate," Chu Feng insisted in opposition.
"What's inappropriate about it? I think it's perfect. Everyone… what do you think?" Long Mucheng looked toward the crowd.
"Agreed!!!"
"Support!!!"
"That's the one."
The vast majority of those present expressed their approval. The Totem Dragon Clan Patriarch, as well as figures like Long Yi and Long Er — those with the greatest status and influence — were the most enthusiastic of all.
"The minority defers to the majority. It's decided then."
Long Mucheng said with a beaming smile, even showing a hint of smugness when she looked at Chu Feng.
But even so, Chu Feng still felt it wasn't right.
Just then, Eggie's voice sounded in Chu Feng's ear.
"Chu Feng, I think this name is perfectly fine."
"You're the reason they came together in the first place. Without you, they couldn't trust each other, and this alliance wouldn't exist."
"Even in the future, if conflicts arise between them, you'll be the fulcrum that keeps them from falling apart. Your role is inherently the most important of all."
"Besides, they're all at an age where their future achievements are bound to be limited."
"Sooner or later, every one of them will be like Long Jiu — surpassed by you, then left far behind as the gap grows wider and wider."
"When that time comes, the name 'Chu Clan Alliance' will be the greatest talisman of protection for them and their descendants."
"They're not stupid — they understand these relationships perfectly well. That Long Mucheng in particular is the shrewdest of them all."
"I think this was probably a name they discussed and agreed upon beforehand."
"Of course, there's genuine affection in it too. They know you're in a difficult situation right now, and they want to support you."
"But there's also certainly the resolve to place their future bets on you."
"So don't be so modest. You may be below them now, but surpassing them is only a matter of time."
"If you refuse, you're not refusing the name — you're closing the door on their chance to bet on you."
Eggie's words left Chu Feng unable to find any reason to refuse.
In truth, Chu Feng understood the reasoning himself. He just always felt embarrassed, because when Chu Feng treated his friends well, he never expected anything in return.
So Chu Feng looked around at everyone again, and saw that almost all of them were beaming with genuine joy.
Chu Feng didn't want to dampen their spirits.
But he still spoke up: "Seniors, what are your plans going forward?"
"Since we've decided to band together, we plan to concentrate all of our strength at the Totem Heavenly River."
"Then we'll announce our alliance to the outside world."
"That way, unless someone is truly confident they can take us on, I doubt the Seven Realms Sacred Palace would dare make an enemy of us," Long Mucheng said.
"Actually, I would suggest that we don't announce this just yet," Chu Feng said.
"Why?" Long Mucheng and everyone present showed expressions of surprise.
"Young friend Chu Feng, please don't have any misgivings. While this move is partly intended to back you up, we're also doing it primarily for ourselves."
The Totem Dragon Clan Patriarch directly urged him.