Chapter 2172 Pragmatic Incentives

Chapter 2172 Pragmatic Incentives

Soon after the elderly Martial Master was satisfied with Rui's heeding of his warning, he moved on to other topics that were less important. He espoused the duty that Martial Masters had as Martial Artists in the Martial World, how they were leaders of Martial Art in their own right and had a moral obligation to guide Martial Artists of the younger generations just like they had been guided by the generations before them.

Of course, this wasn't just an argument of ethics.

There were real pragmatic reasons why Martial Masters were inclined to look after the younger generations.

"The stronger and better guided the future generations of Martial Art are, the more dominant Martial Art will be in human civilization," Master Gern calmly informed Rui. "The more dominant Martial Art is, the more dominant Martial Masters will be. In addition, should there ever come a day when you have run out of avenues for the pursuit of power, this simple aid to the younger generations can come back to help you by giving inspiration to you in return when you need it, perhaps even when you don't."

Rui nodded. He did see the merit in this kind of investment form of reasoning to guide the younger generations purely for self-interest.

"This rationale also applies to Martial Sects," Rui noted.

Master Gern nodded appreciatively. "That's true. On that note, the Panamic Martial Federation is aware that you have plans to formally commence your own Martial Sect. We are interested in investing in the sect to further accelerate its growth when the time comes in exchange for a share of all techniques the sect eventually obtains."

Rui considered the offer, shrugging nonchalantly. "I mean, I'm not principally opposed to it. It will depend on the details."

He did not particularly mind such trade deals as long as his techniques and sect were given their due recognition.

Once the elderly Martial Master went over all the topics that they were due to cover, the briefing came to an end. "I'm aware that we may not have gotten off on the right foot, Master Rui," Master Gern began. "However, it has been a good time speaking to you and informing you on the must-knows of Martial Masters. I truly hope you will give everything that we have discussed a serious thought. Should Martial Art's dominance be threatened, all Martial Artists will suffer a serious decline in our power. That is a scenario that will deeply harm both of us. We must put aside nationalism and share power for the sake of the class of Martial Artists."

Rui scoffed inwardly at his words.

Of course, when they wanted power, they would appeal to the noble sentiment of class struggles as they demanded the method of mass Apprentice breakthroughs from the Kandrian Empire.

However, there was never any possibility that Rui would ever surrender to the Panamic Martial Federation. No amount of resources could ever justify anything like that ever happening to him.

"I will give everything we have talked about its due consideration," Rui made a vague promise. "Mmm, good. With that, our talk has come to an end. I look forward to our next encounter."

Rui quickly reciprocated his words before swifty leaving the venue as he headed away, deep in thought.

Yet, his thoughts had already moved on from the conversation he had with Master Gern. He did experience pressure to reveal the mass Apprentice breakthroughs, just like he and his father had predicted, but it was ultimately no big deal. What came next, however, was the biggest issue.

His Martial evaluation.

It would be the first time he would be facing Master Uma in eighteen years.

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