"From this moment on, we are a sovereign family. We won't bow down to anyone, no matter who it is." His majestic voice echoed in the hall and made everyone's heart throb with a feeling they couldn't accurately describe but it was a positive one.
"Yes, Patriarch!" Everyone shouted out their agreement.
Zhao Ziyan, Gu Ruolan, the Second and the Third Elder's eyes flickered with a hint of confusion.
Why did his words affect them so much and why were they… suddenly feeling respect towards him?
"We'll wait for a day. If the Song and Liu families don't retreat from our river territory, we'll take it back by force." Max continued, "Also, Third Elder…"
"Yes, Patriarch." Gu Lishu immediately stood up and awaited his orders.
