66 Teaching and Resolving Doubts_3

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"That's true. Only a demonic sect would do such a thing."

Li Lei gave a sheepish smile.

"You're wrong, even demonic sects wouldn't allow their disciples to kill each other at will. If that were the case, they would have been extinct long ago. You raise Spirit Insects en masse, and it's like allowing the insects to kill each other. How many do you think you'll have left in the end? It's not like raising Gu. Of course, there are some high-ranking members in sects who covet power and fight fiercely for the position of Sect Leader. The victor would then purge the losers, inevitably leading to many deaths. These situations usually arise from irreconcilable conflicts within the upper echelons,"

Sun Sen said slowly.

Shen Long gave it some thought and realized it was true. If his Gold Ants were to fight and kill each other, their numbers would surely decrease over time, not increase.