Adam who had held Angela down after sweeping her to the ground didn't hold back with his words.
Getting off her and helping her up, it was clear that she had been rattled and also felt deeply disappointed with herself and as though she was weak and useless.
"I have been working hard to train and have been trying to live up to your expectations, but maybe I am not as talented and capable as the others. I just can't..."
Angela seemed to be on the verge of giving up on her position and everything she had worked hard for, but before she could finish what she was saying, Adam suddenly slapped her face.
"Wake up Angela, I was telling you these things to help you improve. Everyone had weaknesses and flaws that they must work to overcome, that is the point of cultivation, improving one's self. I also encourage competition, but am not looking for jealousy or a hierarchy between the faction leaders" he reassured her.