The green-robed elder seemed surprised by the Chief Commissioner's decisive reply.
"The Martial Arts Realm can't stay in its cradle forever. Since we've decided to bring it into the open, we must be ready to let them face challenges. For now, we can still manage to protect this land and give them the chance to grow. Even defeat will force them to take a clear look at themselves. Failure is a necessary step on the path to success."
"Don't worry. Those young ones in the Martial Arts Realm aren't so weak, nor is their will so fragile. They won't be crushed so easily. Our nation is the same—we turn shame into courage. Besides, they won't necessarily lose. This immense external pressure might be the very opportunity they need to advance."
The dragon's mouth opened, and the Chief Commissioner's voice boomed in the sky.
"You're right. We can't protect them forever. Some paths, they ultimately have to walk themselves."
"I will explain this clearly to the Elder Council."
