Free Web NovelChapter 18: 18. Can I be proud of my daughter’s achivement? Yes!
Bong Haoran’s expression darkened visibly.
The elder had already been dissatisfied with Lin Xuan’s attitude from the beginning. Now, after being challenged in front of an entire clan, the last traces of patience in his eyes vanished.
The elder slowly rose from his seat, and a wave of Golden Core pressure spread throughout the arena.
Many of the younger disciples immediately felt their breathing become difficult.
"You have quite the courage, Patriarch Lin."
His voice was cold.
"Do you understand who you are speaking to?"
Lin Xuan remained standing, his expression did not change.
Bong Haoran took a step forward.
"I am an elder of the Mystic Sky Sect, the Mystic Sky Sect."
He deliberately repeated the name.
"As a mere clan patriarch from Azure Willow City, what qualifications do you possess to question my judgment?"
The atmosphere immediately became tense.
Several elders of the Lin Clan instinctively lowered their heads.
Even Lin Zhenghai’s expression changed slightly.
Regardless of personal grievances, the Mystic Sky Sect was not an existence they could afford to offend.
Unfortunately for Bong Haoran, Lin Xuan didn’t appear frightened in the slightest.
The Patriarch merely looked at him calmly.
"An elder of the Mystic Sky Sect?"
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"So what?"
The entire arena froze, even Bong Haoran seemed momentarily stunned.
He clearly hadn’t expected such a response.
Lin Xuan’s voice remained steady.
"You are strong, standing above us today but who can say what the future holds?"
His gaze swept across the younger generation behind him.
A trace of pride appeared in his eyes.
"Thirty years to the east, thirty years to the west. Do not bully a poor youth."
The words echoed throughout the arena.
Many of the younger disciples felt their blood boil.
Even several elders looked surprised.
Lin Xuan pointed toward the disciples gathered below.
"You see ordinary children, I see the future of the Lin Clan."
"You see people unworthy of your attention, I see cultivators whose journeys have only just begun."
His eyes met Bong Haoran’s directly.
"And I will not allow anyone to trample upon them."
For several moments, neither man spoke.
The atmosphere was so tense that even breathing felt difficult.
Then Bong Haoran suddenly laughed.
It was not a pleasant laugh.
"Very good, very good."
His eyes swept across the entire Lin Clan.
"I will remember today’s lesson."
The threat within those words was impossible to miss.
Lin Zhenghai’s face immediately changed.
Several elders looked uneasy yet Lin Xuan remained completely unmoved.
Seeing no fear, no hesitation, and no regret on the Patriarch’s face, Bong Haoran’s expression became even uglier.
Without another word, he flicked his sleeve and a stream of spiritual energy erupted beneath his feet.
His figure shot into the sky.
Moments later, he disappeared beyond the horizon.
The arena remained silent.
Everyone stared at the empty sky.
Only after several breaths did the pressure lingering over the gathering finally dissipate.
At that moment, a familiar notification appeared before Lin Xuan’s eyes.
[Congratulations.]
[Task Completed: Prevent any member of the Lin Clan from consuming the Blood Pill.]
[Reward: Body Tempering Pills ×2,000]
Lin Xuan’s pupils contracted slightly.
Task completed?
His expression immediately became thoughtful.
The elder had left while no Blood Pill had appeared.
Yet the quest had been completed.
There was only one explanation, the source of the Blood Pill disaster had been Bong Haoran all along.
As that realization settled in his mind, Lin Xuan slowly looked toward the distant horizon where the elder had vanished.
What exactly had that man intended to do to the Lin Clan?
The moment Bong Haoran disappeared beyond the horizon, the atmosphere within the arena changed completely.
The younger disciples were still excited by Lin Xuan’s words.
The elders, however, were far less enthusiastic.
Many of them had ugly expressions on their faces.
The Mystic Sky Sect.
That name alone carried enough weight to make an entire city tremble.
Yet their Patriarch had just openly confronted one of its elders.
No matter how justified his actions might have been, the consequences could be severe.
After all, what had they truly lost by enduring a few hours of favoritism?
Lin Zhaowen would have gained an opportunity.
The elder would have left.
Life would have continued as normal.
Instead, Lin Xuan had chosen confrontation.
The silence lasted only a few moments before Lin Zhenghai rose to his feet.
His expression was extremely unpleasant.
"Patriarch."
His voice was low.
"I believe you owe the clan an explanation."
Immediately, countless gazes turned toward Lin Xuan.
This time, even several elders who normally supported him remained silent.
They wanted an answer as well.
Lin Xuan looked around the arena.
Not a trace of regret could be found on his face.
"What explanation?"
The response immediately caused several elders to frown.
Lin Zhenghai’s eyes narrowed.
"What explanation?"
He almost laughed.
"You have just offended an elder of the Mystic Sky Sect, publicly humiliated him and you have potentially created an enemy for the entire Lin Clan."
His voice grew louder with each sentence.
"And now you ask what explanation is needed?"
Several elders nodded subconsciously.
This was precisely what they were worried about.
Lin Xuan listened quietly before answering. free𝑤ebnovel.com
"The future of the clan lies with the younger generation."
His voice wasn’t loud yet every word carried clearly throughout the arena.
"I will not stand by and watch someone make a mockery of them."
The elders frowned even more deeply.
One of them finally spoke.
"Patriarch, nobody disagrees with your intentions."
"However, was it truly worth antagonizing the Mystic Sky Sect?"
Another elder sighed.
"The elder’s conduct was unpleasant, but he would have left eventually."
A third nodded.
"The younger generation may have suffered some unfairness today, but now the entire clan may suffer consequences."
Many elders shared similar thoughts.
Lin Xuan had been brave, no one could deny that.
But bravery and wisdom were not always the same thing.
Lin Xuan heard every concern yet his expression remained unchanged.
"If protecting the dignity of our younger generation requires courage, then so be it."
The answer immediately caused several elders to shake their heads.
Stubborn, far too stubborn.
Lin Zhenghai suddenly took a step forward, his face was flushed with anger.
"So that’s it."
A cold laugh escaped him.
"I finally understand why you did all of this."
The entire arena turned toward him.
Lin Zhenghai pointed directly at Lin Xuan.
"You’re jealous."
The accusation stunned everyone.
For a brief moment, nobody understood where he was going.
Then the old man continued.
"That’s the real reason."
His voice echoed throughout the arena.
"You yourself possessed a Grade Six Mortal Rank Martial Spirit, you once stood where Zhaowen stands today."
Lin Zhenghai’s expression grew increasingly certain.
"But no great sect chose you, no great sect recognized your talent. You remained in Azure Willow City.
You remained trapped within this small clan."
The old man let out another harsh laugh.
"And now your daughter awakens a First Grade Martial Spirit while my grandson awakens a Grade Six."
His voice dripped with accusation.
"Then, for the first time in years, an elder from the Mystic Sky Sect personally arrives and shows interest in a member of the Lin Clan."
You watched as an opportunity appeared before Zhaowen, a path opened that never opened for you.
You watched him receive the recognition that you always wanted."
The arena had become completely silent.
Lin Zhenghai’s finger remained pointed at Lin Xuan. freёweɓnovel.com
"You can dress it up however you like, you can talk about fairness, dignity or protecting the younger generation."
His expression twisted with anger.
"But none of that changes the truth.
The moment you realized Zhaowen might achieve something greater than you ever did, you couldn’t accept it."
His voice echoed throughout the arena.
"You ruined his opportunity because you were jealous. You drove away a Mystic Sky Sect elder because you were jealous and now the entire Lin Clan may suffer because you were jealous."
The old man’s chest rose and fell heavily.
Then he delivered the final blow.
"Tell me, Patriarch."
His eyes locked onto Lin Xuan.
"Was your pride really worth more than the future of the clan?"
