At this moment, Li Cangyun and Liu Daoyi's gazes met, and they walked towards Chen Zheng together.
The two knelt side by side. Liu Daoyi's voice thundered, "Liu Daoyi!"
"Li Cangyun!" Li Cangyun followed immediately after, his voice firm.
"We pledge our loyalty to Grandmaster Chen, to serve at his beck and call!"
Their gazes pierced their respective families like swords. The crowd, like chess pieces under command, dropped to one knee, clasped their fists in a salute, and raised their heads to the sky. This was the martial arts world's most profound salute of loyalty.
Chen Zheng's voice was as clear as spring water. "Everyone, rise."
As if hearing an imperial decree, the crowd immediately stood up, their faces filled with reverence. "Thank you, Grandmaster!"
Chen Zheng's gaze fell on Li Yitong. "Yi Tong!"
Like an agile leopard, Li Yitong immediately came forward, her face full of solemnity and determination. "Present!"
"Follow me."
