It was only because soul masters on the Douluo Continent were accustomed to fighting and killing; every soul master took murder and arson as commonplace.
That was why Sun Youcheng, Sun Meilan, Lin Yuchun, and Yu Chenglong, the four native residents of the continent, found Zheng Datong's behavior somewhat unusual.
Upon hearing this, everyone shuddered, as though they had been struck hard on the head and suddenly enlightened!
"I've lived for over sixty years, yet this is the first time I've heard such a fresh perspective."
"Brother Datong, I never expected someone so young as you to possess such forward-thinking ideas and views."
"This old man is deeply ashamed!"
"What you said was truly excellent, truly brilliant!"
Sun Youcheng spoke with an understanding expression.
Having lived most of his life, he was better able than Sun Meilan, Lin Yuchun, and the others to grasp the meaning behind Zheng Datong's words.
"Old Sun, it's very good that you possess such awareness!"
"You must understand: lucid waters and lush mountains are mountains of gold and silver!"
"This splendid Sunset Forest has nurtured countless soul beasts and produced countless soul masters. We should treat it with respect and must not destroy it!"
Zheng Datong nodded approvingly upon hearing this.
"But Brother Datong, even if you don't put out the flames, they can't possibly destroy Sunset Forest!"
"There are still many soul beasts here. When they see the forest on fire, they'll naturally extinguish it!"
"And these trees grow very quickly. In just one or two years, they'll grow taller than us!"
"Destroying a few trees isn't such a big deal!"
Sun Meilan curled her lips and spoke.
In her view, these trees possessed extremely strong reproductive and growth abilities, so there was no need to be overly cautious.
"Sister Meilan, don't say such