Chapter 1331

Hagen shook his head but stayed silent. Hadley raised an eyebrow, realizing that speaking first made him appear to be asking for a favor. As family head, he had not felt this way in years. While it felt beneath his dignity, Hagen's silence forced him to continue. He explained, "For years, the Delgado family's cultivators have avoided conflict—with ordinary people, especially with other martial arts families. "The true martial arts families have been quietly building their strength and nurturing talent, especially in this golden age of humanity where technology advances daily." He added, "A single technological breakthrough could usher in a new era. While common people might struggle for basic needs and can't access or afford cutting-edge technology, our ancient martial arts family has pushed human physical development to its limits with technology's help. "Perhaps the next step will unlock a new era of human potential—extending lifespans from 100 to 150 years, for example..." Had