"Zhuyin, Father is doing this all for your own good."
"I told you before — the reason we opened this Bloodline Opportunity Mountain was for you."
"Everything is ready now. You cannot let Father's painstaking efforts go to waste."
Zhao Laoba persuaded her with earnest, gentle words — his tone was not just soft, but almost humble. He truly feared that his precious daughter would refuse.
"Is there no other way to activate it?"
"Does it have to be Chu Feng?"
Zhao Zhuyin asked.
The moment those words left her lips, everyone realized something.
Zhao Zhuyin was not incapable of accepting the merging of another person's formation power.
She was not that indecisive.
She simply did not want Chu Feng to sacrifice himself.
What she cared about was Chu Feng.
Zhao Laoba naturally understood his daughter's thoughts as well. No one knows a child better than their parent, and he was well aware of his daughter's personality.
Zhao Zhuyin was not an evil person, but in her pursuit of power, she would not have cared about the deaths of those unrelated to her.
So Zhao Laoba turned his gaze to Chu Feng.
"There are, in fact, other methods to do this. Naturally, someone else could be chosen to carry it out."
"But if I do it myself, I am confident I can achieve the best result. Besides… I will also reap some gains. It would be a win-win situation." Chu Feng said.
"Activation requires consuming formation power. How could you possibly gain anything from it? You're clearly lying." Zhao Zhuyin did not believe him.
"I assure you, I am not deceiving you. As long as you do as I say, both you and I will benefit." Chu Feng said.
"Really?" Zhao Zhuyin asked.
"Really." Chu Feng nodded.
"Then… what do I need to do?" Zhao Zhuyin asked.
Hearing this, Zhao Laoba let out a sigh of relief.
The process was going much more smoothly than he had imagined.
Once the decision was made, Chu Feng began helping Zhao Zhuyin with the activation.
For Chu Feng, this sort of thing was second nature.
Although they were using treasures prepared by the Zhao Immortal Clan, the specific layout was all arranged by Chu Feng.
Zhao Laoba remained nearby the entire time, continuing to use his treasures to treat Little Fisher, Wang Qiang, and Sea Fisher Shaoyu as well.
Of course, he was primarily observing Chu Feng. He was afraid Chu Feng might try something.
Fortunately, while a few minor details had been slightly altered, the overall direction was correct.
Now, the grand formation constructed from numerous supreme treasures was complete.
Chu Feng and Zhao Zhuyin sat cross-legged facing each other at the center of the formation.
One of Chu Feng's hands rested on Zhao Zhuyin's forehead, while the other was placed on her Dantian.
"Miss Zhao, in a moment, close your eyes. You only need to remember one thing."
"Accept my power and follow my lead. I will absolutely not harm you, and you need not worry about me. This matter… will benefit us both."
"Can you do that?" Chu Feng asked.
"Mm." Zhao Zhuyin nodded, showing her immense trust in Chu Feng.
After that, Chu Feng began merging his power into Zhao Zhuyin's body.
This was a lengthy process.
So lengthy that Zhao Tingxue and Zhao Cangjing had each finished merging with their formations and returned.
So lengthy that Little Fisher, Sea Fisher Shaoyu, and Wang Qiang woke up one after another.
When they awakened, the first thing they saw was an exhausted Chu Feng and a Zhao Zhuyin whose face was flushed with vitality.
Upon learning what had transpired, all three looked at Zhao Laoba with undisguised killing intent.
Little Fisher in particular was itching to strike right then and there.
It was only when her parents and grandfather all intervened, explaining that this had been Chu Feng's own decision, that she was finally held back.