In times of chaos, heroes abound, tyrants rise, and the least lacking is ambitious individuals dreaming of uniting the world. They always keep their eyes on the land, viewing it as a "big cake," willing to stake their lives to compete for it.
Desire is the most frightening thing. If Ye Shikai were like them, then he wouldn't have chosen to rise against the Qin to save the people; he would have remained in East County, biding his time, secretly recruiting troops, expanding his influence, and then seizing the best opportunity to replace Ma Yao, becoming a local tyrant. By then, he would be considered a "tyrant" competing for the world.
Ye Shikai doesn't have the grand ambition to compete for the world. For the sake of one hundred and twenty thousand people, he might risk his life, but competing for the world is beyond him.
"Ling'er, you have traveled tirelessly with me. It truly makes you suffer." Ye Shikai murmured softly in her ear.
