No one offered a response.

It was a very simple question, but the implications were very severe.

Essentially, Qin Ye was asking for a volunteer to become the main architect of the entire project.

Who didn't want such a prestigious title? If this project ended in success, the name of the main architect would most definitely be recorded in the history books directly above everyone else involved.

However, similarly, if the project were to go awry, the main architect would definitely be the first to be blamed. Risk and reward had always come hand in hand, and in exchange for the potential for greater glory, one had to take on more responsibility.

This was a long road with no light at the end of the tunnel, and someone had to lead the way, even though no one knew whether the road led to nirvana or the abyss. Thus, this was a grueling test of resolve and courage.

This was a task of unprecedented gravity, and even Zu Chongzhi and the others, who had participated in the research and development of forbidden arts, didn't say anything. After a long while, Deng Ruifeng, Xu Chengyang, and Pang Hai stood up almost in perfect synchronicity as they said, "We're willing to give it a try."

"We are also willing." Zu Chongzhi and Lu Ban stood up almost immediately thereafter. They also wanted to prove themselves and didn't want to be outdone by these newcomers.

Qin Ye maintained a serious expression...