Qing had felt like they were making headway despite Lind's warnings. The wives and closest confidants all saw how the Fiend battle front was pushed back slowly but surely over centuries.
The Harmonic Dragons were very effective with their raw power but the 6 elemental cultivators that joined them over time brought finesse and skills to bear as well. Even without his help, it seemed like they would be able to whittle away at the Fiend armies.
Yet, Lind seemed almost desperate to get stronger. His speed was insane already and even they were considered geniuses by various powers despite simply benefitting from his lessons and guidance.
The support and knowledge unlocked a tsunami of advancement on all sides. It was just the 6 elementals and Harmonic Dragons' effectiveness drew the eye.
Still, their successes seemed so solid that Qing and others began to believe the Fiends could be defeated soon.
