The So-Called Revolutionary Army

"No, that's not what I meant. I'm not questioning whether you can hold out for that long; I'm asking if you don't realize that your methods are wrong?"

Hearing Sabo's reply, Chen Qiang shook his head and spoke again.

"Wrong?"

Sabo was somewhat confused by Chen Qiang's words. After all, ever since he joined the Revolutionary Army, he had relied on this philosophy to constantly rescue slaves and liberate corrupt kingdoms. Hearing someone tell him they were wrong left him deeply puzzled.

"I'm not saying there is anything wrong with your philosophy, only that your methods are flawed!"

This time, Chen Qiang did not wait for Sabo to speak; he began to explain.

"Your philosophy is to overthrow the unequal rule of the Celestial Dragons who dominate the World Government and to liberate all slaves. In itself, there is nothing wrong with that."

"The mistake lies in your approach. You rely on a few high-ranking members to travel to places suffering in misery, helping the villagers there understand your ideals and assisting them in resisting their cruel rulers. How inefficient is that? After all, there are only so many of you in the upper echelons capable of handling things on your own."

"You must understand that a revolution cannot be completed slowly by a few strong individuals. If you do it this way, not only will it take a very long time, but even after the strong have moved on, many people won't understand the purpose of your actions. You aren't a Revolutionary Army; you should be called saviors."

"The revolution I envision is not like that. First of all, revolution is not the business of one person, nor is it the business of a single group; it should be the business of all oppressed people. Revolution is not about running around the world day after day, rescuing this person or that, and thinking that doing things to spite the World Government counts as revolution."

"Revolution should be—"

For the next hour, Chen Qiang began to explain the philosophy of revolution to Sabo, detailing what true revolution is and how it should be properly executed.

After all, having gone through nine years of compulsory education and possessing the knowledge of "dragon-slaying techniques," these concepts dealt a massive blow to Sabo, who had been trying to save the world based solely on his own hot-blooded passion.

So, when Chen Qiang finished explaining the core philosophy of revolution and began to discuss specific implementation, Sabo had already pulled a notebook from somewhere and started taking notes, listening intently to Chen Qiang's words.

Chen Qiang said a great deal during this time, such as how a revolution should not be something hidden in the shadows, but rather a movement to spread their ideals, letting everyone in the world know what they stand for, what they must do to achieve these ideals, and what they will gain once they are realized.

Afterward, Chen Qiang poured out various concepts and ideas from his previous life to Sabo.

By the time Chen Qiang finished his lecture, a fierce light was shining in Sabo's eyes. The slaves who had rushed out of the city were also sitting quietly to the side, listening to his lesson, their eyes filled with fanatical fervor as they looked at him.

These slaves had all rushed out from the city earlier, and a large portion of them had received keys from Chen Qiang's clones, so they basically recognized him. Upon arriving here and finding Chen Qiang talking to someone, they didn't want to interrupt, so they decided to wait nearby.

Yet, in the process of waiting, they were gradually drawn in by the things Chen Qiang described, and they began to listen earnestly to his lecture on revolutionary philosophy and how to overthrow the current regime.

Being slaves themselves, they identified with the content of Chen Qiang's lecture even more strongly than Sabo and his comrades. Once Chen Qiang finished sharing all his insights, their eyes turned fanatical, and they broke into enthusiastic applause.

"Is it really possible to do this? Won't a lot of people die?"

However, as the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, every decision Sabo made affected not just himself, but everyone following them. So, after hearing Chen Qiang's explanation, Sabo asked again, still feeling somewhat uncertain.

"Of course. There has never been a savior in this world. Ask these slaves: when they were captured and became slaves, did they not pray to the heavens for salvation? It's just that their pleas were never heard by those so-called gods. The fact that they were able to escape this time is not because I saved them, but because I gave them an opportunity to escape. Being able to reach this place is something they achieved by risking their own lives. If you want to talk about saviors, everyone is their own savior."

"Besides, what kind of revolution doesn't involve bloodshed and sacrifice? But as long as we ensure that the bloodshed and sacrifice begin with our generation and end with our generation, that is the most successful revolution."

Chen Qiang stood up, pointed at the growing number of slaves fleeing to this location, and continued.

"In this world, no one wants to be a slave. The only reason they become slaves and are enslaved by others is because they have lost sight of hope. Without hope, even resistance seems pale and powerless. But when I place hope right in front of them, even if that hope is tiny, they will still risk their lives to grasp it."

After saying this, Chen Qiang stopped looking at Sabo and walked over to the group of slaves, looking at them with a serious expression.

"Among you, the children and the elderly will board the ship first. The rest of you young people, come to me to collect your tickets, then board."

"Hearing Master Chen Qiang's words has given me a direction for my future. It has made me understand what I should do. I am going to guide those who are in despair; I am going to give them hope to live on. Even if each of us is weak, I believe that, just as the Master said, a single spark can start a prairie fire. As long as we are united, no one can defeat us."

After Chen Qiang finished speaking, the many slaves were silent for a moment, and then a tall, sturdy young man stood up and roared loudly.

"Brothers, let us go back now to rescue our compatriots and give them more hope!"

After the roar, he grabbed the weapon he had seized in the city earlier and charged back toward the city.

Following his lead, more people joined him and rushed toward the city, leaving behind only some children, the elderly, and a small portion of those who were truly afraid of death.

Watching those who charged toward the city, Chen Qiang nodded with satisfaction. This was the effect he wanted to achieve after speaking for so long. Although doing this would cause people who might not have died to perish, what did that matter? The road to success is paved with bones; they died for a worthy cause.

"You all, board the ship!"

After watching those people rush into the city, Chen Qiang looked at the corpses left on the ground, pointed to a ship behind him, and spoke to those remaining. Having said that, he ignored them and began tossing the bodies onto a pile nearby.

"Chen Qiang, do you think a world where everyone is truly equal really exists?"

Seeing Chen Qiang finish dealing with the bodies, Sabo walked back to his side, asking with a somewhat dazed expression. The things Chen Qiang had said were simply too shocking, and Sabo hadn't fully processed them yet, leaving him looking completely lost.

"Of course it exists. As long as we hold firm to our belief and work toward that direction with the right methods, everything I said will come to pass. Do you see those people who just rushed into the city? They will all be the seeds of revolution, and seeds will eventually sprout and grow into towering trees."

"And you? What role do you play in the revolution you speak of?" Sabo asked again.

"Me? I suppose I am a guide, and also someone who exists to draw fire while they are still growing!"

Chen Qiang smiled, a bright and radiant smile.