Chapter 838

Troy contemplated making a move. In the private room on the second floor, Abbey was taken aback. "He actually dares to strike? Is he insane? Doesn't he realize this means going against the four great families? That's just foolish." "Someone capable of pushing Jared to the brink of ruin couldn't possibly be foolish. This... this is the resolve of a true warrior." Camilla gazed at Steven, who was clearly at a disadvantage. Her expression grew solemn. "The path of cultivation is also a path of fortitude. If he cowers today, his beliefs will crumble, and I'll lose all respect for him. But by daring to challenge the rules, he's demonstrating the conviction every true fighter must have. "But if he falls here, he'll be haunted by inner demons, unable to progress further. Still, Steven possesses the heart of a fighter, and that means he has no choice but to fight. "He's just like a soldier who must rise when the enemy tramples everything he holds dear. Even in death, such defiance is