X-Dragon Era-Chapter 508 - s 367-369: The Prototype of the Dragon Gate_4

When he got to this point, Xin Yun's expression became serious, and he spoke in a deep voice, "However, you seven must always remember that rights and obligations are forever bound together. While you enjoy your rights, you must fulfill your corresponding obligations!"

"Hmm..." Facing Xin Yun's statement, Luo Fu greatly agreed and said, "That's right, although we support whatever you do, bear in mind, once you form your own little teams, you must take full responsibility for them. If one day they die in battle for you, then that's your dereliction of duty!"

"But... doesn't the Sect Leader have the Kongtong Seal, shouldn't..." Hearing his father's words, Luo Yong said softly.

Listening to Luo Yong, Xin Yun spoke with a smile, "Do you think just anyone is qualified to be a member of our Dragon Gate? If you really think so, then you are gravely mistaken!"

Having said that, Xin Yun paused for a moment and then continued, "There may not be many people in Dragon Gate now, but each and every one of them is the elite of the elite. Not to discourage you, but the people you gather are unlikely to become formal members of Dragon Gate, so... either you don't take them in, or you take full responsibility for them. On this matter, we can't help you."

"Hiss..." Hearing Xin Yun's words, the seven youngsters suddenly inhaled sharply. For the first time... they realized that to enjoy privileges, one had to shoulder burdens unimaginable to the common man!

It was also at this moment that they understood why Xin Yun could be the Sect Leader and why their father couldn't. The reason was simple: Xin Yun had the capability to keep everything under his wing safe, but their father? He could only protect himself, unable to safeguard even his own wife and children, so he would always be a general, never a commander!

The same logic applied to the seven, Luo Yong included. Leading charges into battle was their specialty, but if they were to protect everything, they severely lacked the ability.

Whether it's a sect, a gang, or even a clan or a religious order, anyone can establish one. However, establishing is one thing, not everyone is cut out to be the leader.

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On the surface, being a leader might seem glorious, spending days idly, taking the lead when there are benefits and having followers to face difficulties. It may seem like they are the least useful, but in reality, try replacing them and see if it can still develop so smoothly, so harmoniously?

The so-called master of war has no outstanding achievements, and the highest realm is governance by inaction. If a leader has to attend to everything personally, being busy all the time, it doesn't prove the influential leader is competent or decisive. On the contrary, it indicates that this power group is on the verge of collapse. If there were still a few who could manage affairs, why would the leader need to be so hands-on?

For a leader, the first qualification is not necessarily great strength. Although strength is needed, what's most important for a leader is to know people and delegate appropriately.

Furthermore, as a leader, one must be able to guarantee not to sink the ship amid raging storms, whether it's a company, an institution, or up to a province or a country, it's all the same. Ability outweighs strength, unquestionably.

Imagine a situation where a power is established today, only to be utterly decimated tomorrow. Who would follow such a leader? Unless everyone is tired of living and doesn't want to survive, otherwise, no one would make such a choice.

Take the current Dragon Gate for example. Although it seems that Xin Yun isn't so important on the surface, in reality, everything here—people, things, events—are all held together by Xin Yun. Once Xin Yun is gone, the entire Dragon Gate would disintegrate and struggle to reunite.

First Yi Luo Xiang would follow Xin Yun, Yan Qingying would never follow a second person, and Ming Xuan, even if not with Xin Yun, would not follow others. In fact... in the last life, Ming Xuan never joined any forces and eventually, out of necessity, established his own, although it never developed very well. It's worth mentioning that Ming Xuan was really good at training disciples.

Then there's Luo Fu's family; they acknowledge only Xin Yun. If Xin Yun were to stop being the leader, that would be perfect for Luo Fu—he would regain his freedom to do as he pleases. There's nobody in this world who could command Luo Fu's loyalty. This time, if not for the sake of Luo Fu's wife and children, even if Xin Yun were to kneel and kowtow, Luo Fu wouldn't come over.

Internal cohesion maintains stability and unity within a force, while external deterrence keeps the power's vitality, protecting every member's life safety and family arrangements. There's a lot to manage, and it's complicated; not everyone can handle it.

As for strength, while also important, to a leader, it's actually the least crucial aspect; it could even be dispensable. It's complex and profound.

Getting back to the main story, after arranging everything, Xin Yun invited everyone to their seats. Without hesitation, he took the wide, central Nine Dragons Throne, with Yi Luo Xiang and Yan Qingying on his right side, Luo Fu and Ming Xuan on his left. This setup bore no other significance; it was simply arranged according to the tradition of men on the left and women on the right.

Once the five were seated, Xin Yun smiled, extended his hand, and pointed to a row of luxurious and prestigious chairs crafted from Gold-Threaded Purple Sandalwood, saying, "Five Rat Brothers, take your seats there!"