The reason Zhao Daobin was so shocked was because he had watched this clan head grow up.
He knew this Zhao Immortal Clan head well — aside from his deceased parents and the ancestral worship rites, he had never once knelt before any living person.
That he would kneel to Chu Feng was something Zhao Daobin had never anticipated.
After kneeling, Zhao Laoba rose to his feet immediately.
"Young friend Chu Feng, when I was born, my grandparents on both sides had already passed away."
"That is to say, aside from my parents, I have never knelt before any other living person."
"Just now, I knelt not only because I see great potential in you and do not wish to become your enemy."
"But also for my daughter, Zhuyin."
"And for my Zhao Immortal Clan."
"Frankly, in this matter I could resort to threats and inducements, but the effect would not compare to you doing this willingly." Zhao Laoba said.
"So if I refuse, I'll be threatened and bribed?" Chu Feng asked.
"Admiration is admiration."
"But as the head of a clan, I bear the honor of my family."
"For my family, I would not hesitate to give my own life."
"Naturally, I can also kill anyone." Zhao Laoba said.
"Chu Feng, do you want this deity to take you all away now?" The Divine Deer's voice rang out in Chu Feng's ears.
"I don't need that, Senior." After replying to the Divine Deer, Chu Feng turned to Zhao Laoba.
"Right now I've only heard your side of things. I don't know the full picture. Tell me the specifics, and then I'll consider it." Chu Feng said.
"No problem."
As he spoke, Zhao Laoba produced a scroll. It was an ancient artifact, a relic left over from the primordial era.
This was a method that had been discovered and refined since ancient times.
According to the scroll, the fusion was divided into three steps.
The first step: Initiation.
The second step: Fusion.
The third step: Completion.
The third step was the simplest — once the fusion was complete, all that remained was to wait for the Fate Sun to shine upon them. However, it still required the assistance of the person performing the initiation.
The second step was also relatively simple — it merely involved merging the power of the numerous individuals who had already obtained the formation.
The hardest part was the first step: Initiation.
The initiation also required those who had fused with the formation power.
Not only did they need to have fused with a strong formation power, but they also needed sufficient endurance and the ability to cooperate.
In short, they needed to willingly serve the other party — it was practically a sacrifice.
"Does Zhao Zhuyin know about this?" Chu Feng asked Zhao Laoba.
"I was just about to bring this up."
"She only knows that something has been carefully prepared for her. She doesn't yet know that it requires taking the formation power from others."
"Zhuyin's personality — she would certainly refuse."
"So I also need you to persuade Zhuyin." Zhao Laoba said.
"You want me to persuade your daughter too? That's a separate price." Chu Feng said.
"Name your price."
"If it's not enough, I can add more."
Zhao Laoba handed the Universe Bag to Chu Feng.
This time, Chu Feng accepted it.
He had already seen those treasures. They weren't particularly helpful to him, but there was no reason to refuse free gifts.
"The additional price I want is for everyone to be released." Chu Feng said.
"That I cannot do." Zhao Laoba shook his head.
"The fusion process carries a risk of death. Not everyone can avoid that danger."
"Besides, my formation power alone is enough." Chu Feng said.
"Since I've committed to this, I must ensure that everything goes perfectly." Zhao Laoba said.
"I can guarantee you that I will help Zhao Zhuyin complete the initiation successfully. My formation power is more than sufficient to enhance her bloodline."