Chapter XIX: From Betrayal to Revenge in a World Filled with Power and Conflicts
Anyway, as mentioned in the novel, there is a vast difference between the current era and the ancient eras, especially the golden age.
In those eras, there wasn't much difference between the stages of power and the cultivation levels in the inner universe and the outer universe.
But after the end of the golden age, things changed completely, and the universe entered a phase known as the ages of prosperity.
Unlike the ancient eras, during the prosperous ages, the levels of power began to divide further, and reaching the highest ranks required exceptional effort. The laws governing the universe changed, and vast differences emerged between the powerful and the common folk. As time passed, engaging in the battle for power consumed everything that individuals had, and new worlds began to appear that went beyond the limits of what had been known in the previous eras.
However, despite that, the sects and the great families did not cease their pursuit of dominance. Invisible competitions arose, and each family and sect had its own strategy for dominating the universe and controlling the keys to true power. Some sought to gain ancient knowledge lost in those distant ages, while others focused on uncovering the secrets of unexplored new worlds.
In the prosperous ages, the powers began to vary greatly, and each stage of cultivation had different effects on those who practiced it.
The system developed tremendously, and new concepts of abilities and powers emerged that were not known in the previous ages.
With the evolution of these ages, some individuals began achieving unprecedented leaps in their power, and the gap between the inner universe and the outer universe became incredibly vast.
At that time, it was almost impossible to predict who would reach the top, as training became more diverse, and with it, new challenges emerged.
All of this began in the golden age, when the energy in the universe was revitalized, and the entire universe entered a new phase of development. In that era, powers made significant leaps, and things began to change radically. Energy flowed everywhere, and beings started to evolve in ways that had previously been impossible.
At this stage, training underwent unprecedented developments, and the gap between the powerful and the ordinary widened significantly. With the great advancement in strength and abilities, reaching new levels of power became possible, but it also became more difficult and complex.
But after traveling through time, I also know very well that all these lives that seem beautiful are actually just temporary!
Based on my experience from reading many novels in the past, all these lucky children share one common trait: they harbor grudges! And there must be revenge.
As long as the villain wrongs them, even if the villain hides in the farthest corners of the world, these men will surely find the villain and kill them all for revenge!
The father's enemy is not only "Lin Feng," but there is also another hero who seeks to kill the father.
Anyway, a hundred years before the father descended, he had a close friend.
However, because the father is a womanizer who is never satisfied, he took his friend's beloved and killed his friend.
After more than a hundred years, he was reborn and began his journey of revenge against the father and his former lover.
Okay, what can I say about this terrible scenario?
Every thread in it is taut like a bowstring on the verge of snapping. An old betrayal, blood that hasn't dried, and love that has turned into a curse. A friend, who was once closer than a brother, has now turned into a ghost walking the path of revenge, chasing a past that didn't die, but was buried beneath the rubble of pride and desire.
He will be reborn, carrying nothing but deep-rooted hatred, and eyes that see nothing but the fire of vengeance.
On the other hand, Lin Feng… the apparent enemy, waiting for a moment of weakness, not only to tear the father apart but to burn everything that remains of his legacy.
The worst part? All of that will fall upon my head.
But…
What sin have I committed?
I am Ryan, the son who did not choose his lineage, who did not even choose to live in this world, and who did not create his father's past.
All I have now is my name, and a bloody legacy lurking around me from all directions.
But I will not run.
If the storm is coming, then let it erupt.
I will face it all — past, hatred, enemy, and revenge — and I will shape my life with my own hands.
John Silver said: Ryan, you and the girls will manage the family's estate until I return.
Alright, Father, I promise I'll take care of everything. However, there's something I want from you.
John Silver said: Alright, what is it you want?
It's something small. I want you to take a group of people so they can ascend with you.
John said: Are they from the organization you created?
Yes, Father.
John said: Alright, I'll take them with me. How many are they?
Well, not too many — just 500 people.
John said: That's quite a lot, but it doesn't matter. I'll take them.
Thank you, Father.
John Silver said: "Alright, if that's what you wish, I'll take them. But you must be prepared for what might happen in my absence. You must not underestimate those old men."
I felt the seriousness in my father's words, but I nodded in understanding.
Don't worry, Father. I'll do what needs to be done.
John Silver raised his eyebrows as if measuring me with a deep look, but he said nothing more.
John Silver said in a firm tone: "Then, there is no time for further delay. Preparations must begin now."
Alright, I'll summon them.
John Silver said: Make sure everything is in place when I return. This is not a time for mistakes.
I took a deep breath, my eyes meeting my father's blue ones.
I'll be up to the responsibility, Father. Don't worry.
After a moment of silence,
John Silver said in a low voice: Don't let anything deceive you.
That won't happen. I promise.
John Silver said: And if you ever need help, remember there is always someone ready to lend a helping hand.
I won't need help. The family will be fine.
With those words, I left my father's room.
Deep inside, I was confident that I could keep the family together, no matter what challenges might come in his absence.
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