Nafeyu continued explaining, "As you can see, the goal of the Red disciples is to establish a solid foundation individually. All of this is planned for the moment they become Gray disciples. In the next stage, everyone must form groups; after all, they will have to fight against other sects in the sealed worlds." He then looked at the whale and Ruri.
"It took me five thousand years to advance, and in a few more centuries, I should become a Black disciple. I've never been that talented, but I was fortunate to survive and reach where I am because of my brother. He's someone important, the leader of the most powerful faction of disciples. When you change colors, he will accept you. It will be much easier to rise with someone powerful protecting you."