The room in the Xu family subspace was filled with a quiet hum as the holograms displayed the aftermath of the battles.
Xu Qianghua leaned back in his chair, his eyes scanning the scenes of destruction and the exhausted cultivators returning to their bases.
The atmosphere over there was heavy, but it lacked the fear or despair often seen in movies from the old world.
The cultivators didn't have a normal expression either—it was sowhere in between, a mix of exhaustion and quiet resolve.
As he observed, Xu Qianghua answered the question Liu iying had asked earlier.
"This planet needs to wake up," Xu Qianghua said, breaking the silence. His tone was calm but firm.
"We've been here for so many years, and most people still lack real-life combat experience. That has slowed down their growth. These Zerg showed up at the perfect ti.
This will give them the wake-up call they need, making them understand there are other races beyond this world."
Liu iying pursed her lips. "Yes, but this also puts the entire planet at risk. It's a double-edged sword."
Xu Qianghua nodded. "It is. But this is the only way to push past the stagnation we're facing. Growth has slowed down, and cultivation has beco less effective."
Leaning closer, Liu iying pressed herself lightly against his arm, her ample chest brushing against him as she added, "That may be true, but do you really think the world is ready for this? Fear of the unknown can easily lead to chaos."
Xu Qianghua felt the softness on his arm and montarily lost focus. Turning his head slightly, his eyes landed on her, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Fear is unavoidable, but ignorance is worse. If the top families don't understand the threats beyond this world, how can they prepare for what's coming?"
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Su Lian, sitting comfortably on his lap, noticed his reaction and pouted slightly. She felt him twitch under her but said nothing, quietly enjoying being spoiled by him as the discussion continued.
Bai Lingyun, who had been silent so far, finally spoke. She mimicked Liu iying's actions, leaning against his other arm. Her larger chest almost engulfed his arm, but neither of them acknowledged it out loud.
"You're not wrong, Qiangqiang, but people fear change. The idea of beings out there stronger than us? That's not sothing they'll accept easily."
"They don't need to accept it easily," Xu Qianghua replied, regaining his calm. "They just need to acknowledge it.
The Zerg won't wait for us to be ready. If this was just a scouting party, the next wave would be much worse."
Privately, he couldn't help but think, These witches… don't they know their actions are driving crazy?
If Liu iying and Bai Lingyun could hear his thoughts, they'd likely respond with seductive smiles and teasing, "We know. That's why we do it."
Still perched on his lap, Su Lian tilted her head, her voice soft but thoughtful. "But if they send stronger forces, won't it just prove your point? That we need to unite and be prepared?"
"Exactly," Xu Qianghua agreed. "But there's more to consider—how will the top families and the general population react to this information, especially since they didn't get any warning about the Zerg's arrival?"
Bai Lingyun nodded, her violet eyes narrowing slightly. "Even if we had warned them, would they have listened? People are stubborn.
The top families are no different. They like to think they know best."
"That's why we need to give them a demonstration," Xu Qianghua said. "Show them that what we say has weight, sothing they can't just brush off."
What he forgot to ntion, though, was that with the Xu family being the most influential on the planet, most families wouldn't openly challenge their information.
Instead, they'd follow his lead, knowing that under his guidance, the pressure they faced would be reduced significantly.
Liu iying leaned forward slightly, her gaze warm but with a subtle coldness hidden beneath.
"And what if they don't take the bait? What if the top families stay passive, waiting for soone else to handle the problem?"
"Then they'll fall behind," Xu Qianghua said simply. "The Xu family will keep growing stronger, with or without their cooperation. But I'd rather not let this world's arrogance cause its downfall."
Bai Lingyun crossed her arms, her expression skeptical. "You've thought this through. But you're putting a lot of faith in these families to act rationally."
"It's not faith," Xu Qianghua corrected her. "It's a necessity. They may be prideful, but they're not stupid.
Once they see what the Zerg can do, they'll realize they don't have the luxury to wait."
The room fell quiet, the weight of their conversation settling over them. The holograms continued to display the devastation left by the Zerg, showing the ruins and the battered cultivators regrouping.
After a while, Xu Qianghua spoke again. "The world needs to understand that isolation isn't safety. This mindset is what's causing stagnation.
The reports from the Shadow mbers confirm this. Many families who have acquired spaceships are sealing them away, refusing to use them.
They think they can avoid danger by pretending it doesn't exist. But there are others out there—beings who see us as nothing more than prey. If we don't adapt, we'll be consud."
Su Lian tightened her grip on his arm, her expression serious. "And the Zerg are just the beginning, aren't they?"
Xu Qianghua nodded. "They are. And they won't be the last. But that does not an that we will need to be afraid. Instead, this is sothing we need if we want to upgrade our planet."
"Conflict, wars, and death might seem like bad things, but they are needed in this ever-evolving void, as without it, the whole place would co to a standstill.
However, with the right preparations, we can minimize the risks and losses."
"That's true," Liu iying murmured, thinking.
"This is the only way to keep this world safe," Xu Qianghua stated firmly. "Without the fear of death, people will lose their drive.
We'll beco complacent and lazy, unable to see the danger until it's too late."
"So, we need a major enemy for us to change our views," Bai Lingyun concluded, her expression grim.
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