“We eventually ran out of resources,” Director General Zhao admitted with self-condemnation. “A portion of the old guard had the chance to ascend, but we forewent supplying them with resources in order to focus on our more exemplary talents. And so… many people died of old age!0

“If we’d really let people cultivate freely, there would be far more than our current number of Fused Dao as well. However, Fused Dao pulled so greatly from our resources that we started rationing the amount we gave to them. We even permitted a portion of people to turn on and fight each other!”0

He sighed. Certain things had been allowed to proceed at his behest and tacit approval, such as civil discord!0

There were too many cultivators and insufficient resources in Silver Moon. Too many powerhouses had appeared and there was no external enemy to focus on. A portion of the people’s mentality changed and they began fighting each other for assets instead.0

Director General Zhao was aware of all of this, but chose to turn a blind eye. In some cases, he even indulged them.0

If he hadn’t, there would be far more than the current number...0