"Although the Emperor Lord's calamity cannot be avoided, have we truly done everything in our power?"
Faced with Shi Qi's question, Li Changsheng said, "Why would you ask that?"
"When my master taught me swordsmanship, I would shrink back and feel afraid too. But Master always asked me the same question over and over."
"'Have you done your utmost?'"
"Master said that sword cultivators could lose, but they could not betray the swords in their hands."
"The sword in a sword cultivator's hand was not merely a weapon; it was the gathering of every one of their convictions."
"If a person felt ashamed before their own convictions, they would surely regret it for the rest of their life."
Hearing this, Li Changsheng said directly, "I can answer your question."
"As for Nine Splendors Emperor Lord's calamity, I, Li Changsheng, am indeed powerless. Even if I wagered my life on it, it would not change a thing."
Upon receiving that answer, Shi Qi stared fixedly into Li Changsheng's eyes.
After a long while, Shi Qi sat down dejectedly.
Because he knew that Li Changsheng was speaking the truth.
Shi Qi's silence made the atmosphere even heavier.
Just then, a sigh sounded among the group.
"Alas~"
"This opportunity is not worth having."
Lin Yao sighed, then took out an ancient-looking communicator.
"Sir, are you there?"
In response to Lin Yao's call, Chen Changsheng's voice did not sound as it usually did. Only a mechanical voice answered him.
"Chen Changsheng cannot answer your question. I am Ao Chuang, and I will answer you now."
Faced with this unexpected situation, Lin Yao frowned slightly, but continued speaking.
"I have a request. Could Senior Ao Chuang relay it to Sir for me?"
"Sorry, I cannot fulfill that request."
"However, according to the rules of the