What the Qingluan Immortal Monarch said was acknowledged by all.
The current predicament of the people is primarily the black rings around their necks, which have shackled their lives and their freedom.
Those wearing these black rings are essentially slaves with no freedom, their lives controlled by others.
Only by breaking free from the black rings and gaining freedom can they speak of the future; otherwise, no matter what achievements they make, it will all be an illusion, and they could lose everything at any moment.
Will Zhang Zhongjiu release Lin Chen and the others to freedom?
Very difficult!
Lin Chen and the others are captives brought back by Zhang Zhongjiu, who controls their lives. Having discovered their value, he naturally wouldn't loosen his control over them.
He might bestow many benefits upon Lin Chen and the others, but he certainly wouldn't grant them freedom.
