The so-called alliance was merely a means for the three parties to lend each other a hand in times of crisis; under normal circumstances, each would continue to manage its own affairs. When a situation truly required a joint effort, the three sects would stand on the same front.
Both men had no objections to this. Such an alliance structure was indeed the most ideal—it offered high degrees of freedom without imposing excessive constraints.
"However—" Qin Shujian spoke up again. "An alliance of three is not as simple as an alliance of two. Should we face a dilemma in the future, there must be a unified decision-maker. I, Qin, though lacking, am willing to serve as the leader of this alliance, so that there will be someone to preside over the big picture should any issues arise."
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