Chapter 473 - Defeated By a Grandmaster (1/2)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Lin Pojun had finally realized that he was wrong.
He had been overly confident in his influence and had also grossly underestimated Chen Fan.
Lin Shuming was the man of the hour nearly a hundred years ago, but people haven’t heard from him for over a few decades. No one could say for certain that he was still alive. On the other hand, Chen Fan had just risen to power, taken the world by storm and became the only known Immortal Level Overlord in the world.
He was the living legend with an emphasis on “living.”
Lin Shuming had been missing in action for decades and no one seemed to know if he was still alive. Therefore, he might deserve the t.i.tle of legend, but living legend would be far fetched.
On the other hand, Chen Fan had proved his power once and again. He had proclaimed his dominance using his victim’s blood and scared everyone using terrifying power. He was the only known Immortal Level Overlord in the world thanks to the re-opening of the Divine Roll. The threats coming from Chen Fan was real and immediate, while the Lin Family was far away from Zhong Hai was undependable and in flux.
Money and power seemed so pale and meaningless when one’s life was under threat.
The tyc.o.o.ns of Zhong Hai could follow the Lin Family and potentially carve a huge pie out of the joined business venture, but they may not even live long enough to enjoy the pie.
On the other hand, if they capitulated to Chen Fan, they might live another day.
Just like Lord Tang, many people had chosen the latter.
“It is my honor, Immortal Master Chen.”
The crowd made way for the speaker. Chen Fan watched as a plainly dressed old man came up to him with wide and confident strides, trailing behind a group of leaders from the Hua Family. Not even Lin Pojun had such a red carpet treatment, and it was the Hua Family’s clear signal to everyone as to which side they were on.
Cheng Danqin!
She was the Queen of Zhong Hai’s Underground World, a potent Martial Artist.
Hua Qinxiong!
He was the CEO of the Huas Group and the current family lord of the Hua Family. He ranked the top ten on Zhong Hai’s rich list.
Hua Yuanhu!
He was the heir of the Hua Family.
And of course, the real shocking sight to behold was the hundred year old man who sauntered swiftly across the courtyard. His steps steady, and his gaze the same. He was incredibly healthy and strong considering his age, and adding on the clean white s.h.i.+rt, he reminded people of the otherworldly sages who had achieved immortality.
Hua Yunfeng!
He was the guardian of Zhong Hai, the leader of the Green Gang. He ranked number four on the Heaven roll and had been the lord of the Hua Family as long as people could remember.
Under Lin Pojun’s confused eyes, the old man came closer to Chen Fan and bowed. “Immortal Master, thank you for gracing us with your presence, honoring our household with your blessings. I sincerely apologize for the lack of formality and this scant welcoming you have received. Please forgive us.”
Dao-Reaching Level cultivators, Dharma Cultivation level cultivators, and G.o.d Reining State cultivators were addressed as spell casters, perfected cultivators, and Immortal Master respectively.
Chen Fan was a living legend, and therefore, using Immortal Master on him was not uncalled-for
“So you are Hua Yunfeng? You are more powerful than your current ranking of number four on the Heaven roll, aren’t you?” Chen Fan glanced at the old man and nothing seemed to have caught his attention. However, his interest was piqued when he saw Cheng Danqin.
“My level of attainment is laughable compared to you. Let’s not talk about it.”
Hua Yunfeng let out a grin and tried to gloss over the remark. However, he was alarmed by Chen Fan’s keen observation.
He had made the whole world believe that he had only reached the peak of the Transcendent state. In reality, Hua Yunfeng had devoted his last hundred years of life in cultivation and by then, he was infinitely close to reaching the Immortal State.
He was shocked when Chen Fan had seen through his cover with a brief glance, while Hua Yunfeng still failed to gauge the exact power of Chen Fan.
“No harm is done. I came here for the banquet but ended up killing people in your house. I beg your forgiveness.” Chen Fan flicked a finger and said with a half-smile.
“Immortal Master. You have done nothing wrong. They offended you and therefore they deserve to die.”
Hua Yunfeng said with a sense of justice in his voice.
Immortal State Warriors were practically G.o.ds.
In mythical tales, those who offended G.o.ds were all severely punished, both physically and spiritually. Chen Fan had only perished their physical form and such punishment was mild compared to banis.h.i.+ng one’s soul into eternal darkness.
“Lord Hua, what is the meaning of this?”
Lin Pojun shot Hua Yunfeng a hot glare while fear flashed across his face.
“Humph!!”
Hua Yunfeng stood still and didn’t offer a reply.
He was Lord Hua, the leader of the infamous Green Gang, and a Grandmaster who had dominated Zhong Hai for decades. Even though Lin Shuming had saved his life before, it didn’t mean that he had to answer to one of Lin Shuming’s many grandsons.
If not for the old bond between Hua Yunfeng and the Lin family, the old man would have already slapped his face and told him to shut up.
“Very well then.” Lin Pojun swallowed a wad of spit and stumbled back half a step. “Chen Beixuan, Hua Yunfeng, and all of you! You will have to pay for this! I will report to my Ancestral Chief your crimes!”
“What a fool you are! Don’t you understand? Even Lord Shuming had to treat the Immortal Master with deference. Instead of helping your family, you are dragging them to their doom. Did your father warrant your impudent behavior? Or was it your grandfather?”
Hua Yunfeng shook his head and heaved a sigh.
The old man’s words struck Lin Pojun hard. The young turned into a frozen statue and was suddenly quiet.