"Speaking of which... Serra, this world is ar too peaceful if you ask me."

Kruez spoke to Serra.

"Too peaceful? What do you mean?"

Serra asked puzzled.

"Well... Mundane worlds... They're usually filled with conflict. Even worlds that are united as one have rebels or various other massive conflicts."

Kruez explained.

"I know that. So, what are you saying?"

"It's simple. Even the worlds governed by sovereigns have various factions struggling against each other. But this world is a bit too peaceful."

"Oh, that's because of the truce I've made the powers of this world sign."

"...What?"

This surprised them.

"I intend to stay here permanently and only leave occasionally. So, I prefer a peaceful world."

"Oi... That's detrimental towards the cultivation of this world..."

Kruez muttered.

Indeed, conflict helps progress move forward.

One can say it's necessary for a world to develop.

Especially so for cultivators.

Conflict helps them breakthrouhg bottlenecks.

Without them, it's no exaggeration to say that they may get stuck there for eternity.

"Well, I did put an end to the war... But I made an exception for one continent."

Even Serra understood the need for conflict.

Therefore, he had a certain continent serve as a battleground for both races. This way, conflict still exists.

"...Even to this day, I find it strange that a pacifist like you reached the absolute pinnacle of cultivation."

Elric spoke quietly.

The other three sovereigns reached the pinnacle through immense effort throughout countless years while Serra reached the same realm through refining his arts instead of contant combat.

"Sigh... I'm envious of the path you took."

Elric spoke wistfully.

The same went for the other three.

"How was this world before you returned here, Serra?"

"Well... This world was where the human race and the demonic beast race rallied together to fight against each other."

"Oh? That's pretty common."

The mundane worlds were quite unique. Only a few worlds existed where they do not exist.

"...Although all of us present have different backgrounds... You're the most plain out of all of us, Serra."

"One's roots hardly affect one's fate. The strong claim their own destiny."

Serra replied calmly.

This saying was indeed true.

Lucas and the other's understood this saying.

But the number of those who can fulfill it are few.

Though the four gathered here are among them.

"Anyways, aside from the truce. I also raised several continents and made other arrangements. This world is peaceful as it is. But progress will be made."

Serra spoke as if predicting the future.

Indeed, now that peace has come, the various races can begin other types of research other than that of war. A new age has come for this world.