Emperor Yarden was very powerful and could read minds, allowing him to precisely pinpoint James’ weakness.

Indeed, while James dearly wished for his family’s safety, he was also a man of deep moral conviction. He had a heroic spirit that aspired to seek justice for their worlds.

Perhaps even James had not fully recognized the facets of his character, but Emperor Yarden easily saw through him.

Emperor Yarden said, “The basis of love is the order of the world. At our heights, who doesn’t yearn to pursue the realms of freedom and ease?”

“Just as I, despite having died many years ago, I still find myself entwined with the living world. Who can detach themselves from worldly affairs?”

“Being open-minded and desiring nothing is great. However, being completely indifferent to the world’s sufferings also contributes to injustice and allows evil to prevail.”

James closed his eyes and pondered Emperor Yarden’s words. It was as if he had grasped some of them but was still missing the essenc