"As expected of the Chairman!" "This is like casting a long line; all threats are kept within a controllable range!" "Those people from the Undying Sect think they escaped on their own, little knowing they're still trapped, just in a different fish tank!"
'Amidst those voices of praise, I actually felt a brief flicker of pride. Yes, sacrificing a few to benefit the many... It's a last resort, a necessary sacrifice. There's no other way.'
'All I have to do is keep creating enemies. Let them emerge from time to time to wreak havoc in some region, kill a few unruly borderland ruffians, and sow fear. Then, I can dispatch official troops to win the hearts of the people. This way, the Tianzheng Alliance's cohesion will grow stronger, and the people's loyalty will deepen.'
