"As you all know, the magical artifact exchange of the seven major chambers of commerce is organized randomly, at no fixed time and in no fixed place, and without prior notice. The reason for this, I suppose you all understand, is to let you—or rather, the chambers of commerce standing behind you—recognize your own positions and reduce unnecessary internal fighting in Sky Island City."
Saying this, the dark-complexioned, deep-voiced elder sighed. Looking around the room full of youthful faces, he continued: "Such rules are principles that Sky Island City has upheld for millions of years. Although we cultivators have always fought the heavens for destiny and struggled for resources, we must consider whether those resources are truly worth the fight. If we fight, if we exhaust all our strength to contend, we must bear the consequences that follow."
"Having said so much, I simply hope those present understand that since the resources of Sky Island City are limited—and indeed, the resources of the entire Cangyun Continent outside are limited—we must make full use of these resources. Fight when we ought to fight, but absolutely never fight when we ought not!"
Chapter 800