Chapter 278

Seeing his father's embarrassment, Jiang Yan patiently explained: "After I returned to the main family with Grandfather and the others, I was already able to resume cultivation; later, with the help of the clan lord, I was able to advance step by step to my current realm......."

As Jiang Yan spoke in detail.

Jiang Daoyun gradually learned more news related to the main family.

When he heard that the main family had, for the first time ever, summoned all branch families back and established new systems.

His mouth opened wide, as if he could fit an egg inside!

He simply could not imagine that this main family clan lord possessed such astonishing boldness and such immense tolerance!

He abolished the main family's privileges outright, and merged the main and branch families into seven lines!

And treated them all equally, with no distinction of high or low, noble or humble—effectively seven main families!

Moreover, how much resources each line obtained depended primarily on the Seven Lines Grand Competition held every three years!

In other words, to obtain the most resources, it was no longer about bloodline alone, but about ability!

This massive change felt like a fairy tale to Jiang Daoyun, utterly unbelievable!

After all, it completely contradicted his long-standing stereotype of the main family!!

Then, listening to the various benefits and privileges extended to all clan members.

Jiang Daoyun lowered his head silently, a strong sense of shame surging within him!

Just moments ago, he had doubted whether Jiang Daoxuan would treat branch family members harshly, showing favoritism.

Yet he never imagined the man's heart was so vast.

With the bold move of binding all branch families and the main family into a single rope.

This main family clan lord had already surpassed all previous ancestors!

This astonishing feat, which countless clan members could never accomplish, nor even dare to dream of!

Gradually, he developed a powerful sense of identification with this clan lord he had never met!

He even developed a strong desire to meet him!

At that moment, Jiang Yan happened to mention how the clan lord had wiped out the Tian Dou Tang family and earned the title "White Robe Sword Marquis."

Hearing this, Jiang Daoyun's mind went numb—he seriously doubted whether he had misheard something!

The Tian Dou Tang family had been wiped out by the clan lord?!

You should know that all the major Moon Wheel-level factions within the borders of Tiandu Prefecture are renowned and awe-inspiring, commanding respect in every city!

He, as a former head of the Xuancheng branch family, naturally knew more than ordinary people.

So upon hearing this shocking news.

Jiang Daoyun instantly felt his throat dry up; he swallowed hard, sinking into a state of existential doubt.

He cautiously glanced at his own son.

That expression, utterly serious, was clearly not the face of someone lying!

But new doubts arose.

How could the clan lord cultivate so fast, to a degree I can't even dream of?

In his confusion, he suddenly realized his earlier thoughts were utterly foolish!

To challenge the clan lord's methods?

Hah, judging by his cultivation base and strength, even a casual breath from him could kill me on the spot, right?

Thinking of this, Jiang Daoyun instantly lost his former confidence.

"I just returned to Xuancheng and heard someone say the clan... clan lord was only at Yuanhai realm, hailed as a Sword Sect Master? How is it now different?"

Jiang Yan paused.

But quickly recovered, smiling: "That person wasn't wrong—but that was old news from months ago. Things have changed. Now, the clan lord has indeed achieved Moon Wheel realm, mastered the Sword Heart realm, joined the ranks of Sword Marquis, and is hailed as the foremost swordmaster in Tiandou Prefecture!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Daoyun instantly slumped, dejected.

He had thought that coming to the main family would allow him to stand alongside the clan lord.

But now it was clear—the gap between them was like heaven and earth, cloud and mud; there was no comparison at all.

In fact, it was uncertain whether his own strength could even rank among the top three in the Jiang clan.

Thinking of this, he looked at his son hesitantly and asked: "Yan'er, if I return to Cangwu Mountain, where would I rank?"

He had a very strong sense of pride.

He desperately wanted to know his current standing within the Jiang clan.

Jiang Yan didn't notice his father's fragile pride.

He thought carefully, then answered seriously: "Currently, the clan lord is first. Grand Steward Gu possesses Star Wheel realm cultivation and has perfected Sword Intent—he is second."

"It's said Brother Chen has recently broken through again—he ranks third."

"Next should be me, currently fourth."

"The Grand Elder recently awakened the Lei Lingti and has now reached Yuanhai realm cultivation—he is fifth."

"Father, if you return to Cangwu Mountain, barring any surprises, you would be sixth......."

Hearing Jiang Yan's analysis.

Learning that the Jiang clan now had so many strong cultivators, and that he couldn't even break into the top five, only ranking sixth or lower.

Jiang Daoyun instantly felt his scalp go numb.

He had only been away for a few years.

Not hundreds of years.

How had the main family not only produced a clan lord who broke into Moon Wheel realm, but also acquired a Star Wheel realm steward?

Was this still the main family he knew?

And who was this "Brother Chen" Jiang Yan mentioned?

Thinking of this, he asked right away.

Jiang Yan let out a light laugh and explained, "Brother Chen's name is Jiang Chen; he is two years older than me. He was once of the main house, and now belongs to the Tian Shu lineage. His prestige and reputation surpass all young generation members, even exceeding the lineage master, ranking only below the Grand Elder. He treats me extremely well, so we address each other as brothers…"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Daoyun was utterly numb.

He had originally thought his own son, so young, already possessed combat power rivaling Star Wheel, and would surely dominate the Jiang family's young generation.

Yet he never imagined there was another prodigy of the main house—Jiang Chen—who crushed all contemporary geniuses of the Jiang family!

And his combat power was astonishingly formidable!

In Yan's eyes, even the Grand Elder, who possesses the Lei Lingti, and himself were both beneath him!

This reveals the terrifying extent of his strength!

Without needing to think, it was clear he must be another Star Wheel-level combatant!

Now it seemed that not only could he not fight Jiang Chen,

even facing the Grand Elder, he had little chance—his odds of victory were extremely low!

After all, that was the famed, fearsomely deadly Lei Lingti!

How could one possibly deal with him easily?!