The old king continued his tale.
"The ice crystal kingdom has existed for nearly nine hundred years, and I myself have lived for over nine hundred years. More than nine hundred years... that's equivalent to the lifespans of twenty generations of ordinary people..."
"I watched the ice crystal kingdom go from disorder to order with my own eyes. I watched commoners go from being displaced and struggling to survive each day to having the right to live. That brought me comfort."
"I also know that the nobility's oppression of commoners still exists."
"But compared to that era when people devoured one another, things are truly much better. And I don't know how to completely eradicate these deep-rooted problems."
"Lord Cao Xing, you come from another world. What is it like in your world?"
The old king asked with a curious expression.
Cao Xing considered for a moment before replying, "In our world, there is no distinction between commoners and nobles, nor do individuals possess such overwhelming martial power."
"Although social classes still exist, people rely more on their own effort and talent to cross class boundaries."
"Everyone has an equal opportunity to receive an education. No one is buried or trampled upon simply because of humble origins."
"The barriers between classes are not impenetrable. There are many paths upward, allowing society to remain vibrant."
After hearing this, the old king fell into thought.
"Equal education, breaking down class barriers? It is indeed a good approach, but putting it into practice would be very difficult..."
"After all, this world still places strength above all else. It would be impossible to give Tier 5 and Tier 6 powerhouses the same treatment as commoners, much less make them abandon their strength. That would be like a tiger without fangs."
Having ruled a nation