The Almighty Dragon General

The two mysterious men asked, “Why not?"
James replied firmly, "I made the decision, so why should I regret it?"
The two men looked at each other after hearing his answer.
The white-robed man frowned and said, "Lesia's your second body, and her mission is to help you with her life. It's her destiny, so why did you try to change it?"
James said slowly, "She has a soul and consciousness. I've spent time with her, and she provided me with a lot of help. We practically share a life. If I had to sacrifice her to obtain a treasure, reaching the Daeclon Rank is pointless."
The white-robed man looked at the black-robed man with a surprised expression.
The black-robed man stared at James and said, "If you reach the Daeclon Rank, you can control anyone. You'll have all the power in your hands and can make the rules. Everyone else will be ants under your feet.
James looked at them smilingly, "You two were reciting some poetic stuff just now. Then, how about I give it a go?"
"The heavens are fair and just. It treats no man better than the other.

The two men were surprised by his answer, and their gaze immediately became sharp.
James took a deep breath and said, "If the one who reigns above can't uphold equality and did as pleased, then what's the point of the Daeclon Rank's existence?"
The two men fell silently.
James looked at them and said smilingly, "Along my cultivation journey, I've gained some insight. I sometimes ask myself, why do I cultivate?
"Is it to achieve immortality? Is it to fulfill my ambitions or acquire great boons? Or is it so that I can reach great heights in my cultivation rank?
"Perhaps other living beings have their reasons and purposes for cultivating. However, in my opinion, those who practice with a motive can't aspire to reach the highest levels of cultivation. Even if they were to reach the top, it would be a catastrophe for the other living beings."
The black-robed man looked at his friend. Then, he looked back at James, asking, "Then, what is your purpose?"
James replied smilingly, "I'm just a mortal from earth. I ended up in my current situation because I'm trying to find my wife. I was forced to take this path and eventually arrived where I am right now.
“Being on top isn't as important as my family. As for why I cultivate, it's purely because I need to protect myself, and the enemies preventing me from finding my wide are too strong."
After hearing his answer, the white-robed man laughed and said, "You're quite honest."
"If you were to reach the top and could make the rules, how would you do it?" The black-robed man stared at James.
James refuted his question, saying, "Why do we need rules? Every being is different and has its own destiny. I'll let nature take its course."
The white-robed man asked, "Then how would you distinguish good and bad? Are you going to completely forsake morales?"
James asked, "If no evil exists, how can there be good? Who can truly decide what's good and what's bad?"
The two men gasped, surprised by James' words.