Of course, there was one more point Meng Zhao had not voiced: once the two sides established such a cooperative relationship and became bound by shared interests, Meng Zhao would also have forged a connection with Hell Path.
In Meng Zhao's eyes, Hell Path's strength and influence should surpass even Demon Venerable Hall, and its potential could not be underestimated. If it truly erupted in full force, who knew what kind of might it could unleash? Thus, this deal was no loss.
He understood one principle well: if one wished to accomplish a grand undertaking, a great cause, personal strength alone was far from enough.
Even if you were the number one person under heaven, your might towering over the Divine Land with no rival anywhere, the ground beneath your feet would still amount to no more than three feet of space. It would be even harder to fathom the complicated hearts of the hundreds of millions under heaven. Peerless martial arts could only overawe an age; they could not overawe an entire lifetime.
Only by continuously uniting friends and striking at enemies could one achieve the way of righteousness gains abundant aid, while the wayward gains scant support, and ultimately accomplish a great cause. This was the so-called way of gathering the multitude.
The clearest example was the Mount Tai Alliance of old. Though the Great Yong Great Ancestor had suppressed the gathered heroes with his martial arts, he also had a great many followers and supporters. Only after gaining the advantage in martial combat could he settle the overall situation in one stroke. There was evidence for all of this; it could withstand scrutiny.
Meng Zhao's intention was not merely to reach a temporary reconciliation with Hell Path. In the long run, it would be best if the