The monster forces are stronger than the living forces, much stronger, and Mu Yuan has always been aware of this.
There is a saying that the reason why their living forces are able to maintain a balance of power with the monsters, or are just slightly at a disadvantage, is because each of the monster overlords is often in an antagonistic relationship with each other.
The monster overlords attack each other, giving humanity and many living forces a chance to catch their breath.
However...
The living forces themselves are not at peace.
True wars between the great countries are rare, but there are numerous local conflicts. Assassinations, sowing discord, ambushes... the number of life strong people who have perished because of these is not small.
The great countries at least maintain the most basic restraint.
Among the many small to medium powers outside the great countries, one Miracle Territory after another, acts of annexation occur frequently.