The Demon Thought of Solitude

Of course not.

That was obviously the truth, the absolute, unadulterated truth.

It could not have been more true.

To Li Qi, the Forward Alliance and the Bug People invading the Forward Alliance were no different. This was not to say there were no differences between them, but that this encompassed all things in the world.

In the eyes of Li Qi, a Shaman, all things in the world were fundamentally no different. All living beings were the same.

This was not the equality of all beings. Shamans did not actually agree with the phrase "all beings are equal." Their view was that "all beings are alike."

Equality was impossible, because equality meant there was no longer fairness. All things in the world were inherently unequal, but that inequality ought to rest upon an equal condition.

That condition, which treated all things alike, was nature itself.

Thus, Li Qi, the Bug People, and the Forward Alliance were no different in essence.

So Li Qi said as much directly.

However, considering Mo Long's feelings, he still added, "Of course, don't misunderstand me. I'm not saying I'll help the Bug People. They are invaders and ought to be fought back against. What I mean is that on the level of life itself, you and they—and me as well—the three of us are no different."

Mo Long merely nodded and said in an exhausted voice, "I understand what you mean. All right, let's end this topic here. I believe what you said too... these people truly can't be saved... Let's go inside first. There are other things in there. Take a look."

Li Qi glanced at Mo Long but said nothing. Since the other man understood, that was for the best. Mo Long still had a brain; he would not be controlled by