Besides, amid the tense atmosphere, everyone had naturally overlooked one detail.
No one noticed that when Jiang Yuan referred to that forbidden existence of the Lin Family, he had used "It," not "he."
That form of address belonged exclusively to gods.
And to beings infinitely close to godhood.
As long as one was associated with the word "god," it meant an entirely different level.
Back then, that myth of the Lin Family had already vaguely stepped into the realm of gods. If not for truly terrible luck, there would likely be one more god in this world by now.
The Lin Family would also have become the first family with a god standing guard over it.
Their status would have been completely different.
Sadly... the ways of the world were unpredictable. Just one final step short, that existence had fallen.
Countless people felt both fortunate and inevitably somewhat regretful about this.
For the countless beings seeking to charge into that ethereal realm, that person's failure had let them breathe easier. After all, no one wanted a truly invincible existence above their heads—another supreme emperor.
But... even that person had ultimately failed. What about themselves?
Their hopes and confidence of breaking through became even more faint.
"Lin Hai, a wise man submits to the times. Give up. Join our Lin Family, and you will regain everything you once lost... Once that existence revives, heaven and earth alike will become the Abyss's world. There will be no surprises."
"Stubborn resistance is unwise. In the end, it can only be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot—a dead end."
Jiang Yuan's voice carried over from afar, while the Lin Family members remained silent.
After a moment, Jiang Yuan sighed, seeming somewhat regretful and disappointed. "Since you insist on being so obstinate, don't