CHAPTER 756: CHAPTER 381: TABOO FAMILY_2

Looking at the world, aside from that Dragon Vein expert of a hundred years ago, under heaven, the only ones who could challenge him are the people from the Mystic Sect.

"How could there be Mystic Sect experts if the Celestial Gate hasn’t been broken through?"

Lin Beichen couldn’t help but ask.

"It’s indeed impossible to break through the Celestial Gate to Mystic Sect, but in this world, there are always exceptions, and this expert from the Song Family is one such person who, by a series of coincidences, broke through to the Mystic Sect."

Xu Jiangyan said solemnly.

"This person became famous two hundred years ago, while still under the Empire’s rule. It was widely rumored that the Emperor at that time went to Dragon Mountain to pay respects to his ancestors and encountered a rebel siege.

This person was invited to come out of seclusion, and single-handedly fought against over ten Death Gate realm experts, yet left gracefully, without a single injury."

"Because of this battle, the Song Family was rated as the number one in Dragon Country, praised as the untouchable taboo of Dragon Country, not to be mentioned by anyone!"

"After that, in these two hundred years, no one has ever caused such a shock again. The Song Family has produced generation after generation of experts, but not one has reached the level of that revered figure!"

"And the last appearance of this expert was fifty years ago. If you hadn’t mentioned Song Hualong, I would have completely forgotten about this person."

Lin Beichen’s brows furrowed upon hearing this.

"So, was the one chasing Song Hualong twenty years ago... this expert?"

For Song Hualong to be beaten into hiding for twenty years, apart from this person, there doesn’t seem to be any other candidate.

However, hearing this, Xu Jiangyan widened his eyes, a face full of surprise.

"Sir, how could that be possible?"

Xu Jiangyan couldn’t help laughing.

"This person is the Song Family’s cornerstone, having already shaped his Golden Body two hundred years ago. Even dozens of Death Gate realm experts wouldn’t necessarily warrant his intervention; how could a mere Song Hualong cause him to come out?"

"For the past sixty years, no one knows this expert’s whereabouts or life status, but no one dared to try him. As long as his reputation remains, no one would challenge the strength of the Song Family."

Lin Beichen’s gaze changed slightly.

To Xu Jiangyan, this expert stood at the pinnacle of the world, and only those in the Mystic Realm could possibly intrigue him.

But Lin Beichen held a different view.

Reaching the Mystic Sect is considered high, but before the Celestial Gate opens, it might not be so.

Without sufficient energy as a foundation, the higher the cultivation, the more awkward the situation becomes.

It’s like a high-displacement luxury car; if energy is ample, with abundant family wealth, it’s naturally enviable.

If a penniless person accidentally gets such a car, can’t even pay for daily parking, and struggles for basic sustenance, they’d be preoccupied with worry over their luxury car rather than enjoying it.

That’s the situation for Mystic Sect cultivators before the Celestial Gate opens.

Lin Beichen wasn’t questioning the absence of talents, but even if there are geniuses achieving Unity of Heaven and Man, they’d still be constrained by the scarcity of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, silently enduring and unable to act rashly.

"I’ve already opened the Celestial Gate. No matter how difficult the past two hundred years were, now is the time to truly shine, right?"

Lin Beichen thought silently, a smile emerging on his lips.

During the remainder of the meal, Lin Beichen chatted idly about various issues, and after a well-fed feast, he left the estate under Xu Jiangyan’s respectful escort.

Once Lin Beichen’s figure disappeared, Xu Hongzhu hurried forward, unable to resist saying:

"Father, no matter how strong this person is, you shouldn’t act so obsequiously. Our family is the top in Huadu!

For many years, Huadu has been our turf. Your servile attitude today, if it spreads, how would outsiders perceive us?"

"Even if they don’t dare rebel against Lin Beichen, our leading example will surely cause jeers, and from now on, no one will respect us."

Xu Hongzhu was deeply worried.

She wasn’t intentionally reproaching her father; the family’s status necessitates maintained dignity.

The family lacks nothing in terms of clothing, food, and utilities nowadays; what they need is prestige.

Her father’s servility today signifies telling others that the Xu Family, despite being domineering in Huadu, lacks the courage to resist stronger families.

Such a Xu Family, why seek favor?

The differences among major families aren’t vast; they all possess ample resources.

The Xu Family spent decades shaping a Golden Body for themselves, but Xu Jiangyan’s behavior today directly shattered that image.

Xu Jiangyan turned around, silently looking at Xu Hongzhu, as if the prior obsequiousness was done by someone else.

"Daughter, my biggest regret this lifetime is not giving you the appearance of cultivation. You are an ordinary person; you can’t understand the gap between cultivators, nor fathom the significance of the Celestial Gate opening."

Xu Jiangyan sighed deeply, seeing all family members watching him in the courtyard, he continued:

"I know you all have many questions, now that I’ve started talking, let me clarify."

"You’ve heard me speak of the Celestial Gate and various cultivation realms endlessly. Do you know what Divine Techniques these people who cross the Celestial Gate possess?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present shook their heads.

"Father, the Celestial Gate is just another cultivation realm. Since it’s a realm, there’s always someone who can surpass it. I refuse to believe our family’s combined efforts can’t produce someone crossing the Celestial Gate."

Xu Hongzhu protested defiantly.

The others feared their father, but she didn’t.

Years ago, Xu Hongzhu had already taken over managing the family’s various businesses.

To outsiders, Xu Hongzhu was seen as the family’s future patriarch.

Xu Hongzhu had grown accustomed to this role; though she didn’t verbalize it, she considered herself the family’s decision-maker.

Not having cultivation opportunities didn’t matter!

As long as she controlled the family’s resources, no one would dare look down on her.

Xu Jiangyan knew his daughter too well.

From childhood, Xu Hongzhu had always aimed to excel.

She never heeded external advice; only when she truly saw the gap between them would she understand the meaning of the word "unassailable."

Some things in the world can’t be contemplated, as once attempted, there’s no time for regret.

"Daughter, for our family, which places are off-limits?"

Xu Jiangyan pondered for a moment, seeking an example Xu Hongzhu could grasp.

Families?

Xu Hongzhu was momentarily stunned, then replied without hesitation.

"Father, the untouchables are Dragon Country’s boundaries. As long as it doesn’t touch national interests, we have leeway in our maneuvers."

The family had acquired extensive resources, as long as it operated within the framework, no matter the maneuver, they would always have privileges over others.

But if one attempted to breach Dragon Country’s taboos, it would be akin to courting death.

This principle would be understood even by small families.

Xu Jiangyan nodded.

"Similarly, the cultivation realm has untouchable figures, and that’s Lin Beichen.

Although everyone practices cultivation and lives in this world, some people, though they breathe the same air and eat the same food as you, have transcended common understanding."

Xu Jiangyan observed Xu Hongzhu’s changing expression, silently sighed.

Her early acquaintance with Lin Beichen had ingrained a belief that he was just a regular person, even if he possessed another identity, he still wasn’t deemed untouchable.

"Father, are you saying... Lin Beichen is akin to the family’s untouchable boundary?"

Xu Hongzhu couldn’t help but ask.

Xu Jiangyan had hinted so extensively, how could she not grasp it?

But how could she embrace this point?

Xu Jiangyan nodded silently.

If he didn’t act ruthlessly now, his daughter might cause a major disaster!

Even if he felt deeply guilty, he had to make this matter clear to his daughter.

Some things are not to be touched.

In the estate, an unexpected strong wind began to blow.

Initially unnoticed by everyone, after a brief moment, the wind gathered rain clouds, coalescing in the sky.

A thunderclap instantly stunned everyone.