บท 1980: Both Sides

"No. I can do all of us at the same time. Just be sure to carry me some more. This might be more comfortable than I thought."

Hope had to refrain from rolling her eyes, but she also sighed a breath of relief.

That was right. Ryu might be stone-hearted at times, but he was also a person who repaid his debts.

He bowed to those who showed him respect, guided those that helped him, and if his pride was the matter on the line, he wouldn't mind going particularly far.

The benefits the Rebirthing Cultus Sect had gained in the last quarter-century were too mind-numbing to describe. And it could be said that other than the value of Ryu himself, this was another reason why Star River had appeared.

Because of Ryu's breakthrough and his enlightenment on the Dao, there were countless geniuses of the Sect that had benefited greatly.

Someone who didn't know Ryu might think that this was just a coincidence. But this was another aspect of Ryu proving a point.