"Lin Ke'er, is he Lin Langtian?"
Standing beside Lin Ke'er, Lin Xue, and the others, Lin Dong asked casually. Lin Ke'er, upon hearing this, nodded slightly, not thinking too much, and responded softly.
"Indeed, if the Young Clan Leader hadn't appeared out of nowhere, Lin Langtian would probably have become the clan's number one genius."
"Hmph, number one genius?" Lin Chen scoffed from the side, his voice tinged with indignation. "Even without the Young Clan Leader, he wouldn't deserve that title. Someone who took three years and endless resources just to break into the Shaping Realm after grasping its intent dares to call himself a genius? How is Lin Feng any worse than him?"
Within the Lin Clan, Lin Langtian's popularity could be described as very poor.
n the early days, when he carried the halo of being the clan's number one genius, the younger generation tolerated his arrogance, awed by his strength and position. But time, that great revealer, laid bare his flaws.
Similarly arrogant, Lin Xuan was more of an inner pride. He didn't like to talk because everyone knew that he was only interested in practicing swordsmanship. If you asked him for guidance on swordsmanship, he would teach you.
However, Lin Langtian was different. He looked down on everyone weaker than him, and even treated his clansmen with indifference, even seizing their resources.
"Lin Chen, be careful with your words!"
Lin Ke'er, hearing Lin Chen's words, lightly reprimanded him,
But Lin Xue pulled Ke'er's sleeve and snapped, "Why should he? Lin Langtian dares to do such things, but we're not allowed to talk about them? If he hadn't stolen Lin Feng's resources back then, Lin Feng would've reached the Shaping Realm long ago.
He could've stood shoulder to shoulder with Wang Yan of the Wang Clan, maybe even crushed that bastard. And if he had a spiritual treasure? He might've even challenged Wang Zhong himself!"
Lin Chen's gaze darkened as he glared at Lin Langtian in the sky.
"If not for Lin Langtian's selfishness, snatching Lin Feng's spot in the Clan Repository, we wouldn't have been humiliated by the Wang Clan last time!"
While speaking, Lin Chen turned his head and glared angrily at Wang Pan of the Wang Clan not far away. Last time, he was among them and was beaten up by Wang Pan, causing him to nurse his injuries for a while, leading to Wang Pan widening the gap in cultivation.
"Sister Ke'er, I think Lin Chen is right. When has Lin Langtian, who is in charge of the clan's Enforcement Team, ever thought of our own Lin Clan people?"
Lin Xue also said, following along. Last time, she was also severely humiliated. Otherwise, the Lin Clan wouldn't have sent so many younger members this time, all to avenge the previous humiliation!
Their frustration echoed like flint on steel. Wu Tao and the others nearby shifted nervously, caught in the storm of old grudges and righteous anger. Lin Dong, meanwhile, listened quietly, eyes glinting with thought.
Something's off, he mused. If Lin Langtian were as talented as they say, why did it take him over three years to break through the Shaping Realm?
"Heh... seems that guy's got a few secrets," Little Marten's voice chuckled in Lin Dong's mind. "Hey kid, take a peek to the side. Tsk tsk… seems like you might pick up a real bargain this time!"
Prompted by Little Marten, Lin Dong couldn't help but turn his head to look at Lin Xuan standing in front. He saw that Lin Xuan, who had been looking into the distance, had also turned his gaze to Lin Langtian.
Lin Xuan's gaze had shifted. He, too, was staring at Lin Langtian. And for the first time, there was a glimmer of killing intent in his eyes.
In the past few years, Lin Xuan had been comprehending Dao. Two words, one 'comprehend' and one 'Dao', seemed very simple, but this mysterious thing was all about the first word, 'comprehend'!
Some would glimpse the truth in days. Others, never.
Back then, Lin Xuan had not yet found his path, and so had kept himself removed from worldly affairs. But now… the Lin Clan was part of his sword's path.
Just then, Lin Xuan's heart stirred again, and he shifted his gaze again, looking into the distance, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Just after Lin Langtian appeared, another domineering and astonishing aura came, followed by a loud laugh.
"Lin Langtian! Didn't think you'd beat me here again!"
The arrogance in the voice was palpable. Wang Yan had arrived.
Lin Langtian glanced calmly at the golden spear beneath his feet and offered a slight smile. "I didn't expect it to be you."
"Looking down on me?" Wang Yan sneered. "If my elder brother had come, the entire Ancient Tomb Mansion would've belonged to the Wang Clan!"
Wang Yan's words caused Lin Xuan below to furrow his brows slightly. Then, he let out a soft hum. The quiet sound instantly suppressed the momentum of both Lin Langtian and Wang Yan.
"Is that so? Then why didn't Wang Zhong come himself?"
The faint voice, carrying a tone of questioning, caused Wang Yan's expression to change abruptly. Immediately afterward, he felt that all around him, sharp auras completely enveloped him, making him dare not make any movements.
Although Wang Yan felt unfamiliar with this aura, he knew immediately who it came from, the Lin Clan's true number one genius, that peerless prodigy who had been dormant for six or seven years.
Facing that person, even his big brother, the genius Wang Zhong who was as famous as Lin Langtian, didn't dare to show up at all, because that person truly had the strength to kill him!
Recalling what he had said earlier, Wang Yan only felt a burst of palpitations, and even his throat couldn't help but roll as he swallowed his saliva.
A person's reputation is like the shadow of a tree!
Lin Xuan, the true genius of the Lin Clan. The Sword Saint of the Four Great Clans, among the younger generation of the Four Great Clans, who would dare to directly confront him?
And Lin Langtian on the side also had a very unsightly expression, because that aura not only enveloped Wang Yan, but even included him as well.
Feeling that sharp and grim sword intent, Lin Langtian's handsome face also became somewhat unsightly. Looking down, after seeing that figure, his eyes couldn't help but become serious.
Creation Realm Peak!
Such strength had already far surpassed him. Even with Mu Shi's help, it would be difficult to defeat him!
However, under Lin Xuan's control, others couldn't sense this aura at all. Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, Wang Yan and Lin Langtian were completely suppressed by Lin Xuan's one sentence.