It might seem that humanity's morale was unimportant now, but in truth, that was not the case.
If they did not fight now, they would have to fight sooner or later. Once battle began, the morale affected at this moment would gradually reveal its impact.
By then, humanity's side would inevitably return in crushing defeat.
Yang Chen had not intended to concern himself with such matters. Whether humanity's morale mattered had nothing to do with him. But Yang Chen now desperately wanted battle merit, and he did not wish to give up anything connected to battle merit.
Once this battlefield suffered a loss, his battle merit would surely go down the drain. That was not something Yang Chen wanted to see.
Daoist Bai Xing also tried to stop him. "Yang Chen, I understand how you feel. You are still young, and you painstakingly built up your prestige, only for someone to immediately provoke you. No one would feel good about that. It is only natural that you want to go out and contend with him, but think carefully—what can you use to fight him? This Purple Scale Sea King is a Dao Venerable level expert. You are simply no match for him."
Daoist Yunshang also believed Yang Chen was merely acting on the impulse of wounded pride. He said, "Yang Chen, just endure it. You must not act foolishly over this matter."
Yang Chen said helplessly, "You two, I am not acting foolishly, nor am I being impulsive. Have you considered this? Even if I do not fight, will humanity's situation suddenly become clear and bright? If we truly can hold firm as a fortress of solid gold, do nothing, and wait for reinforcements to arrive, then that would be fine. But now that this Dao Venerable has appeared, can