The ultimate choices made by Cangjian Villa and Beast Taming Villa were, in reality, much the same. Both regions ultimately chose to retreat into seclusion. From the step-by-step climb to power, there comes a moment when one forgets their original intent, only to suddenly realize, after a disaster strikes, that life is nothing more than this. There is a high mountain before one’s eyes that one wishes to climb; having reached the summit and taken a look, that should be enough. There is no need to remain at the peak, unwilling to descend, for that is truly too difficult.
Walking back down the mountain slowly, even if one’s status and position now bear a growing disparity compared to before, the scenery is something that only needed to be seen to be sufficient. If one remains obsessed with these beautiful vistas, unwilling to leave, or forever drowning in the remnants of past glory, unable to extricate oneself—believing oneself to be unique—then, over time, one’s temperament will gradually grow arrogant. To such an extent that when, at some point, everything suddenly collapses, one finds it impossible to accept; looking back, one sees a life riddled with holes, a laughingstock to all.
"Life is so much more relaxed now."
Chapter 416