After Ouyang Peng had satisfied his urge to lecture them, he coughed and said, "The ancients spoke well: true skill is seen in the tiniest details. Everyone, for the great goal of reviving the Misty Sect, we still have a heavy burden and a long road ahead. We must not let down our guard. When our Misty Sect finally holds its head high, I still want to join hands with all of you and laugh proudly across the martial world."
Hearing this, everyone rose and said, "We shall heed the Great Gang Leader's instruction."
Only then did Ouyang Peng reveal a faint smile. Pressing both hands downward, he said, "Please sit. We have lived in comfort for too long, so long that we have forgotten the perils of the martial world. These peaceful days are meant for us to conserve our strength and gather our energy, striving for our future rise. We cannot treat them as warm water meant to boil frogs alive. Just look at the other day—a mere Law Enforcement Hall from Great Forest Temple dared to swagger and flaunt its might during our Misty Sect's grand ceremony. That was simply outrageous bullying! If we do not catch up head-on, then in this splendid martial world, where will there still be a place for our Misty Sect? Enough. I will not say more. Share these thoughts with disciples of Commoner Third Rank and above. Make sure they build their confidence and do not seize upon shadows and chase after the wind over the slightest oddity."
Everyone voiced their agreement.
Then Ouyang Peng asked, "How are the forbidden grounds in the various places now?"
Hall Master Bai of Medicine Hall hurried forward and answered, "Reporting to Great Gang Leader, I have arranged for dedicated guards at all three forbidden