He had not expected that among the three times the Luo Tian Alliance had participated in the frontline, the heaviest casualties would occur under his watch. Five confirmed dead, three probably also dead, and he had even lost one of his key subordinates…. He had believed he could protect these people, and had even thought he still had the leisure to protect Zeng Yilong and let him gain experience! Looking back now, he had been truly arrogant. He had nearly failed to preserve even his own life. How could he have had any spare strength to protect others?2

Fairy Ruthless departed, leaving him alone with his thoughts. Only silence remained within the cave residence. Luo Chen reflected and questioned himself—what mistakes had he made along the way that had led to these consequences? 4

After a long while, he finally let out a deep sigh. "Indeed, you never notice these things until it's too late. That's the result of things going too well. Smooth success and arrogance go hand in hand."0

During the Qi Refining Realm, he had treaded as if on thin ice, planning every step in advance. Because of this, he had met with constant success and suffered almost no defeats. After reaching Foundation Establishment, he had taken certain risks,...0