The strong possess their own freedom, their might ensures their independence; they need not consider the thoughts of others, only to follow the dictates of their own heart, untroubled by external influences.
This is something Pei Xuanjing, or any other True Immortal, is qualified to do.
However, for those who are not considered strong, who must tread carefully in the face of every peril, advancing arduously, such cultivators simply cannot afford this approach.
The weak, facing the constantly shifting circumstances of the world, can only strive to survive in the cracks, seizing each opportunity to strengthen themselves, until they can finally stand tall between heaven and earth.
The Heterodox Alliance is a very low-profile force in the world.
Once, before the two realms were merged and the world had not yet revitalized, led by Zhao Baiyang and a few others, they were the trendsetters of the era, with every move stirring up world events.
