When they heard Chen Changan, everyone froze. Was it really that serious? How had they suddenly become dead men?
"Junior Brother Chen, you... aren't you exaggerating a bit?"
Exaggerating?
"Do you think what I said was too over the top?"
"Do you think I'm making it sound worse than it is?"
After Chen Changan finished speaking, everyone nodded in perfect unison. Even the Elder thought Chen Changan was making a mountain out of a molehill.
"What do you think of the Myriad Worlds Sect's standing right now?"
"Well... We can't say we're very strong, but we're doing all right."
"All right. That means we're still in a dangerous position, doesn't it? If a conflict breaks out, can the Myriad Worlds Sect withstand it?"
"Can we guarantee we'll never be defeated?"
"Th-that's obviously impossible."
"Good. You know the Myriad Worlds Sect can't guarantee it'll never be defeated, yet you're still clinging to wishful thinking. Or maybe you think being good enough is good enough, right?"
"Have you ever considered what would happen if, one day, the Myriad Worlds Sect faced danger—even got wiped out?"
"What would become of you then?"
"And the reason the Myriad Worlds Sect was wiped out would be that you were satisfied with being good enough, that you were complacent."
"Would you want to see that happen?"
"Of course not."
"If you don't want that, then why aren't you working harder?"
"Do you really think there's such a thing as a regret pill in this world?"
"Once it happens, it'll be too late for regrets. That's why you have to prepare for a rainy day."
"If you don't want to die, then fight with everything you've got!"
"If you don't want to fight, that's fine. Give up your position to someone who does."
"The sect doesn't need