Daniel's miscalculations didn't stop at the unexpected disposable rank 3 weapon or at the fact that Amber had helped Uriah with her unique expertise.
Cultivators were selfish creatures. They had to be. The cultivation world didn't have enough resources for everyone, so selflessness often meant remaining weak and falling prey to the strong.
The nature of the cultivation journey also deepened that point. Cores required specific resources, pushing each cultivator down individual paths, and scarcity turned anyone who shared them into a contender.
Lastly, the act of cultivating naturally led to individualism. Secluded sessions became longer at higher levels, while worldly needs lost their appeal and grasp on such superior beings.
