"A Shapeshifting Soul Beast retains its beastly nature and harbors deep resentment. Once it grows powerful, it will surely regard us humans as blood enemies, stirring up endless carnage, shaking the continent's foundations, and bringing disaster upon countless living beings!"
He paused, his burning gaze fixed on Zhao Linchuan as he tried to crush him beneath the weight of this "greater good."
"This old man can see that you are no ordinary young man. Surely you are not one who fails to distinguish right from wrong and disregards the common people."
"I hope you will place the greater good of humanity first, turn back before it is too late, and reveal the whereabouts of that Shapeshifting Soul Beast, as well as... the secrets it carries."
"My Clear Sky Sect will take into account your youth and ignorance, and the fact that you were deceived by a Spirit Beast. Not only will we refrain from holding you accountable for sheltering it, we will also reward you generously and ensure you a bright future!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Linchuan was not moved in the slightest. Instead, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world, he began to laugh softly.
His laughter rose from low to high, filled with undisguised mockery.
"Hahaha... what a 'patriotic and compassionate' Sect Master Tang!"
"What a righteous speech about the 'greater good'!" Zhao Linchuan stopped laughing, and his eyes suddenly sharpened like blades, stabbing straight at Tang Yue's hypocritical mask. "At first glance, it sounds lofty and proper, full of concern, enough to move anyone."
"But upon closer examination, it is riddled with holes, hypocritical to the extreme, and utterly revolting!"
Tang Yue's brow instantly furrowed, his gaze darkening. "What do you mean by that, young man? Are you questioning this old man's resolve