The Tribunal Lords and Cardinals calmly watched Wang Wei with respect, deep in their eyes. Leadership and strength are not mutually inclusive; just because they are the strongest people in this room does not mean they contain the leadership skills necessary to motivate all their subordinates. All of them could have said a few words, and these cultivators would have agreed. But their words would never have resonated with them to the point of even subtly influencing their mind or spirit.
Wang Wei chose the best words for the situation. The nature of the cultivation means that only cruel people can reach the top. And with [Time] always eroding their emotions, Paragons and above cultivators usually become cold and rational. Wang Wei took into account all these facts — including the Saints' terrible history with the Grand Dao — and used cold, cruel facts to tug at their heartstrings.
