Dao Ancestor Hongtian leisurely took a sip of tea before continuing, "Our Daoist Sect has a saying: 'When things grow strong, they grow old; this is called being against the Dao, and what is against the Dao soon ends.' Put simply, extremes reverse. Alliance Leader Fan and the Star Cloud Alliance have progressed too quickly. That is not entirely a good thing. You are a smart man, so you should understand what I mean by now."
"Of course I understand what you mean, Dao Ancestor." Fan Lang chuckled. The other party seemed to be offering kind advice, but was actually warning him!
"One must know moderation in all things. Embrace yin and bear yang, blend the energies to achieve harmony, and only then can one endure for long. I hope Alliance Leader Fan will gain some insight and properly grasp this moderation in every respect from now on, living peacefully alongside our Daoist Sect."
"Moderation is a subtle word. Then allow me to ask: if I wish to become a king and dominate all, how should I grasp this moderation? In other words, what kind of achievements does someone like me, Fan Lang, deserve in this universe?"
Fan Lang's eyes shone like bright stars as he looked directly at Dao Ancestor Hongtian across from him, unbowed by the latter's status.
Dao Ancestor Hongtian considered for a moment before answering, "Stopping at the level of Heavenly Emperor would be the best choice. Stopping at the Human Dao Plane would also be a wise move. Going any further would be highly inappropriate."
"What a 'highly inappropriate.' Thank you for your guidance, Dao Ancestor. Unfortunately, I fear I must disappoint you. The rank of Heavenly Emperor is too small for me; it cannot contain my ambitions. The Human Dao Plane is also too