"That sounds lovely," An Jing remarked, his tone sharp. "But when put into practice, it’s nothing more than a re-enactment of the laws of nature, playing at some nonsensical survival of the fittest."
He had listened intently while Bai Qinghan spoke, but now, as she finished, he shook his head and offered a harsh critique: "What people truly seek is peace of mind. That is why they establish laws and doctrines, develop skills and cultivation, and band together under the strong—all to secure a life free from worry."
"The 'demonic' nature of the Tianyi Demon Sect lies in using freedom to destroy that very peace of mind... Everything is permitted, including killing; the strong do not protect the weak, and the weak are culled. In essence, it uses the name of freedom to make people anxious for their own survival, using that anxiety to fuel internal strife, and that strife to force 'progress,' compelling people to view others as enemies and constantly strive to defeat their fellow free men."
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