352: respect

As Ye Xiao spoke about Lin Ang, the three of them listened quietly.

After Ye Xiao finished, Bu Zhao, one of the two men, asked,

Is that Lin Ang really that strong?

Yuan Li, a Second Ranker, was instantly killed with one move, directly turned into a meat paste.

Furthermore, he was a member of the Jiantian Division, possessing countless methods and treasures.

Even an ordinary Third Ranker couldn't have killed him so cleanly and decisively.

Ye Hua, who was beside them, spoke after hearing Ye Xiao,

If Lin Ang is truly that powerful, having him join our Defying Heaven Alliance might be a good thing.

No!

At this moment, Elder Qiu, who had been sitting there drinking tea, spoke.

As soon as he spoke, the three of them, including Ye Xiao, all turned to look at him.

Elder Qiu gently put down his teacup and softly asked,

Do you think that any Defier who is strong enough can just casually join our Defying Heaven Alliance?

The three exchanged glances, knowing that Elder Qiu had something to say, and chorused,

Please enlighten us, Elder?

Elder Qiu did not answer, but instead asked them again,

What was the original intention behind the founding of our Defying Heaven Alliance?

Survival!

The three answered without hesitation.

Survival.

Elder Qiu repeated, then continued to explain to the three,

That's right, it's survival.

Precisely because we gathered together for survival, we should understand even more what it means to respect life.

What is the difference between wantonly trampling on the lives and deaths of others and the existence that is intent on putting us to death?

A person who doesn't respect others is destined to find it difficult to gain respect from others.

If it's reasonable for us to wantonly trample on the lives of others, then it's naturally reasonable for that existence to wantonly trample on our lives.

Denying others is sometimes denying ourselves; these are the words Alliance Leader has admonished us with.

Now, I pass them on to you.

Seeing that the three of them looked thoughtful after hearing him, he nodded with satisfaction.

To be able to be inspired by him meant they inherently possessed this kind of wisdom.

If they were evil people, they would absolutely not be moved by his words.

After speaking, Elder Qiu looked at Ye Xiao,

You just said that Lin Ang nearly slaughtered the entire city?

Ye Xiao nodded, her tone somewhat hesitant,

Yes, but he did it to avenge his wife.

What kind of hatred requires the lives of an entire city's people to avenge?

Elder Qiu asked.

Clearly, your hesitation shows that even you can't convince yourself of that statement.

In a city, how many people are innocent, and how many are truly implicated in his wife's death?

One-half, one-fifth, one-tenth, or even less than one-hundredth?

Ye Xiao continued,

But he also said that he wanted to make this city free of evil, that his actions were righteous.

Do you believe him?

Elder Qiu countered.

For a moment, Ye Xiao didn't know what to say.

In reality, she also felt that Lin Ang had killed too many and gone too far recently.

The main reason she was still speaking up for Lin Ang now was because she had recommended him.

Elder Qiu seemed to have seen through Ye Xiao's thoughts, but he didn't question her; instead, he offered guidance.

In this world, many people, after gaining great power, still harbor a so-called fig leaf in their hearts.

They often act under the guise of justice to satisfy their own selfish desires.

Afterward, they can even comfort themselves by saying their actions were righteous, a hypocritical act that is simply nauseating.

As he spoke, Elder Qiu shook his head and chuckled,

I've seen too many people like that.

Let's go.

Elder Qiu said something that left the three of them a bit confused.

Seeing their expressions, Elder Qiu smiled and said,

Let's go meet that Lin Ang.

After saying so much, wasn't he implying that he wasn't going to accept Lin Ang into the alliance? So why now...

This series of actions truly left the three of them a bit bewildered.

Elder Qiu glanced at them and chuckled,

Since we're already here, why not go take a look? If the person is truly good, we'll let him join the alliance; if not...

Bu Zhao, who was beside him, saw Elder Qiu's expression and suddenly remembered the rumor that Elder Qiu's family had been wiped out by people like those he described.

But he didn't say anything, because if the person truly was like that, then he deserved to die.

Thus, led by Ye Xiao, the four set off together towards the City Lord's Mansion.

Walking on the road, Ye Xiao felt a little uneasy.

Elder Qiu, with his rich experience, immediately saw Ye Xiao's concerns and asked,

Little Ye, what are you thinking about?

Since Elder Qiu had seen through her, Ye Xiao had nothing to hide and told him truthfully.

I... I'm worried that Lin Ang is too powerful, and we won't be his match.

Elder Qiu, however, laughed heartily, signaling her not to worry.

Bu Zhao, who was beside them, explained,

Ye Xiao, you probably don't know, but Elder Qiu's status in our Defying Heaven Alliance is quite extraordinary.

He is deeply trusted by the higher-ups and is now a peak Fourth Ranker.

He's just one step away from the Fifth Rank.

Really?

Ye Xiao asked, surprised and delighted.

Just a small achievement.

Elder Qiu said modestly,

According to your description, Lin Ang's strength should be between Third and Fourth Rank, but even if he is Fourth Rank, he can't be my opponent.

Little Ye, don't worry.

Knowing Elder Qiu's strength, Ye Xiao finally relaxed.

Roar!

Suddenly, the four people who were walking heard an earth-shattering tiger roar.

In an instant, Elder Qiu judged that with such power, the opponent must have just broken through to the Fourth Rank.

In this city now, besides him, who else was a Fourth Ranker? The answer was already obvious.

The other three walking with him were still shaken; at the moment the tiger roar erupted, they truly thought a fierce tiger was about to attack them.

With their cultivation, ordinary fierce tigers were naturally no match for them.

But the tiger's roar still intimidated them so much that their bodies were still trembling uncontrollably.

Ye Hua was the first of the three to react,

Elder Qiu, was that just now...

Elder Qiu nodded,

That's right, that's the power of a Fourth Ranker, but judging from the aura, he's just barely broken through; it should be that Lin Ang.

What do we do now?

Since it was confirmed that the opponent was a Fourth Ranker, should their attitude change?

This was Ye Hua's thought at the moment.

This world, in the end, relies on power; if one's power is strong enough, there are indeed many privileges.

Even if there are many flaws, they are not unforgivable.

Elder Qiu shook his head, knowing what Ye Hua meant, but he refused him and said,

He has only just broken through to Fourth Rank; I am about to break through to Fifth Rank. Proceed as planned.

Yes!