The four walked along a wide road as massive war chariots occasionally roared past.
"The situation is tricky right now. You can't poach people from the other four Core Seeds. Those guys have been investing for a long time, and their sunk costs prevent them from changing course." Gu Bing sighed. "And as for the newcomers, Zhu Xuan has already beaten everyone to the punch."
"I'll just take it one step at a time," Su Chen replied, not seeming too concerned.
'Gathering followers isn't just about being supported. Power and responsibility have always gone hand-in-hand. You can't just reap the rewards without taking on any of the duties.'
Gu Bing pursed her lips. 'Su Chen probably still doesn't understand just how fierce the competition is.'
'That was the position of Chief Judge, who commanded the formidable Judicial Court and was also a member of the Elder Council. They were, without a doubt, among the most powerful people on the planet.'
