The white landmass thrived in the millennia that followed the core team's departure. The inscriptions left behind by King Elbas and the others provided a constant renewal of natural resources, and Daniel's leadership ensured stable and continuous growth. 1
Wars became a thing of the past. Different organizations formed and shattered, but very few conflicts happened. The landmass' influence seemed able to prevent petty fights to promote cooperation and higher goals.®
Soon, the world entered a long state of peace that only enhanced the seemingly endless growth the landmass could provide. Countless newborns who didn't know about Noah and his feats appeared and outnumbered those who still recalled the glorious battle against the rulers. Heaven and Earth became a legend, and the millennia eventually buried it.
"Everything is ready for your speech," Faith announced with a smile that expressed pure love and happiness. "Are you sure this is the right move?”
"They must know," Daniel replied as his gaze went past the walls of his palace to stare at the void in the distance. The universe's call had bee deafening after he reached the peak of the ninth rank, and his breakthrough had only grown closer since then.
"You know I'm not talking about that," Faith exclaimed as she took her seat next to Daniel. "The landmass is at peace. Sending it to war might break it."
Faith's words hinted at a terrible future, but Daniel still showed a pure expression. The two were sitting on a praying mat at the center of an empty white room, and Daniel didn't take long to wrap an arm around Faith's waist.
"It's not war," Daniel calmly corrected. "It's a necessary evolution. If I decided to keep everyone here, I would be no different from Heaven and Earth."
"Except, you'd be doing that to keep them safe," Faith argued. "Most of the newborns have never known real struggle. Even some of our new rank 9 beings are strangely inexperienced."
"That's the price to pay for peace," Daniel stated. "Yet, I can prove it's a worthy alternative. I simply can't do it from this landmass. The advantage is too great."
Faith sighed as she allowed herself to relax in Daniel's affectionate hug. She knew he had already made up his mind, but it was her job to point out flaws and possible mistakes. After all, it was hard for someone in Daniel's situation to see things clearly.
Daniel's leadership had been impeccable. He had never enforced his authority over other living beings, but his influence had inevitably put him at the center of the evolutionary process.
However, that was the core of the issue. Daniel's influence could make other living beings achieve their true selves without bloodshed, which could be a flaw for many cultivation journeys.
Things were going well on the landmass, but only the universe could prove whether his decision had been right.
'You can simply say that you miss him," Faith teased. "I also wonder where he is at times."
"It would be strange not to," Daniel sighed. "His path led to the destruction of a rank 10 being. That's why I need to tell his story. That's why the landmass needs to know about his path."
"I will support you no matter what," Faith giggled, "Emperor of Light. "
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