"It's unclear whether there's an ambush, but this martial competition definitely won't be so simple. We should prepare for the worst in advance; it's better to be prepared."
As the leader of a sect, Xiao Liangyan naturally had more matters to plan for.
"Sect Master, if there's danger, the most prudent course would still be not to go," Jiang Ping An suggested.
"We have no choice but to go."
Xiao Liangyan's gaze turned profound, his expression complicated. "This martial competition is very likely a test from the Ye Clan Immortal Dynasty. If we don't go, they'll see us as weak. In this world, the moment you show even a hint of weakness, you'll be swallowed whole."
"Besides, the Five Great Powers of the Illusory Moon Region are united in name. Every other faction is going, yet we alone refuse to go—what would that make the Feather Emperor Immortal Sect? What would the other factions think?"
"When you sit in my position one day, you'll understand. Many things can't be avoided simply because you don't want them to happen. Sometimes, even knowing full well that it's dangerous, you still have to do them."
"If we truly encounter danger, no matter what, you must leave. Only if you grow can you leave behind a spark of life for the Feather Emperor Immortal Sect."
Xiao Liangyan had already prepared himself to die, but Jiang Ping An, a genius, could not die. Jiang Ping An could lead the sect farther.
Jiang Ping An was silent for a long while. "Sect Master, this topic is a little too heavy. Perhaps there won't be any danger at all."
Xiao Liangyan steadied his emotions. "Yes, it would be best if there were no danger."
Jiang Ping An asked, "What will this martial competition involve?"
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