Serpent Ancestor

The atmosphere in the venue grew heavy, an invisible pressure enveloping everyone, making it hard for them to breathe.

Hai Teng stood up, keeping his head down, showing no intention of defending himself.

Hai Teng, the inheritor of the Azure Sea Dragon King's legacy, had perfectly carried on the mantle of the Sea Star's master. With pure bloodline, he was a descendant of the Sea Star Flood Dragon Clan, progressing rapidly in strength, and was their hope for the future.

But at this moment, he had made a grave mistake.

Gong Jiang remained silent for a long time before speaking calmly, "Hai Teng, let me ask you, if on the battlefield, I issue an order and everyone has to think for themselves before obeying, doing what they believe is right, would there still be a chance of winning this war?"

Gong Jiang did not scold him; he was earnestly explaining a very common matter.

So common that everyone understood it—obey orders without questioning the reason.

This is the most basic quality of any army.

"You have your judgment, and I have mine. I won't interfere with your thoughts and even agree with your view that Zhao Nanqi is a treacherous villain. But can you act on it?"

Gong Jiang continued, "I once ordered the slaughter of an entire city, regardless of age or gender, but my subordinates thought it was wrong and refused to act! He believed he was right, just like you. Guess what happened to that unit later?"

Hai Teng had heard of that unit's story, which was very tragic.

A witch doctor was hidden in the city, who performed a sacrificial ritual on the entire city, including that unit, leading to their complete annihilation.

Hai Teng lowered his head and said, "Clan Leader, I, Hai Teng, accept the punishment. You can imprison me for ten or a hundred years, but I will not change!"