NOVEL WEB Chapter 774 - 774: The Layout is Too Small
Chapter 774: Chapter 774: The Layout is Too Small
The weak indulges in self-pity, these four words sparked a change in Mo Yun’s face, and many young Pill Refiners from humble backgrounds, like Mo Yun, were also angered.
“Being born ordinary, that’s your fate, our birth into families of Alchemy Tao, that is our fate. In this world, anyone, whether a Pill Refiner or a Martial Artist, has their own destiny. The path that you should take is already destined, there is no such thing as suppression.” Zhu Yuntao said with an indifferent look on his face.
“Oh? And what do you think the path of a Pill Refiner should be?” Elder Wang asked, bringing the topic back to the focus, no longer dwelling on families of Alchemy Tao.
Zhu Yuntao smiled slightly, “I believe that we, as Pill Refiners, no matter whether we come from families of Alchemy Tao or from an ordinary background, should always go with the flow, conforming to the Heavenly Mandate. If we forcefully walk a path that is not ours, we will only end up harming ourselves in the end.”
Having said that, Zhu Yuntao deliberately glanced at Mo Yun.
Mo Yun was furious, so were the Pill Refiners from humble backgrounds. Zhu Yuntao had a hidden message in his words. He was telling Mo Yun and others that since they come from humble beginnings, they should not make futile efforts. They should just accept their fate, instead of competing with the talents from families of Alchemy Tao.
Such an attitude was contemptuous, looking down on the Pill Refiners from humble backgrounds with a superior manner.
It was not just Zhu Yuntao, many Pill Refiners from families of Alchemy Tao held the same mindset, looking down upon the insignificant Pill Refiners.
With his teeth clenched and fists tightly balled, what Mo Yun despised the most was the superior attitude of Zhu Yuntao and his kinds, as if being born into a family of Alchemy Tao had entitled them to rule over all.
“It’s ridiculous for the common-born to compete with our families of Alchemy Tao.”
“Some people just don’t know their place. Only after suffering setbacks would they understand.”
“Exactly. One’s birth decides everything. How can this person not understand?”
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Some people laughed, not considering the feelings of those from humble backgrounds. As they casually conversed, their words were laced with derision aimed at them.
“Zhu Yuntao, even your ancestors were ordinary-born, what gives you the right to say such things? Why should one concede to fate? Just because we are less privileged, we should be trampled upon by the offspring of families of Alchemy Tao?” Mo Yun retorted, his voice full of conviction, thereby questioning the unjustness of fate in wrathful tones.
Zhu Yuntao scoffed as he said, “Indeed, my ancestors were from humble beginnings, but they had an extraordinary fate. After all, how many ordinary people in this world can have such a fate?”
“Absurd! The idea of fate is nothing but total nonsense!” Mo Yun roared in anger, somewhat losing his cool.
“Mo Yun, watch your words.” An elder reprimanded.
Mo Yun gritted his teeth, he seethed inwardly but was left with no arguments in retaliation.
Zhu Yuntao disdainfully glanced at Mo Yun, his gaze then swept across the crowd, pausing for a moment at Fang Lin.
“There is distinction between individuals and birth decides everything. This is the eternal truth.” Zhu Yuntao said, as if firmly stating his conclusion.
After listening for so long, Fang Lin was starting to get the gist of it. It seemed inside North Town Hall, great contradiction existed between Pill Refiners of different backgrounds, almost to the point of opposition.
The conversation between Mo Yun and Zhu Yuntao reflected this. Mo Yun represented the common-born Pill Refiners, while Zhu Yuntao, Shen Xue Jian, Ling Zhongtian, and others represented the families of Alchemy Tao.
In terms of the situation, the Pill Refiners from families of Alchemy Tao were dominant in North Town Hall as they had significant backing and networks at high-levels.
Conversely, those common-born Pill Refiners, with nothing to rely on, couldn’t compare with their counterparts from families of Alchemy Tao in any aspect.
Furthermore, facing suppression and exclusion, the common-born Pill Refiners were naturally extremely dissatisfied.
However, all this had nothing to do with Fang Lin. The North Town Hall was just a temporary stop for him, he wouldn’t stay long. He didn’t care about the internal conflict or situation here.
Even if Fang Lin didn’t want to get involved, he could not escape the conflict.
Zhu Yuntao suddenly looked at Fang Lin, the corners of his mouth curved in a smile. He asked, “May I know your valuable opinion, Fang Lin? Given that you are from the Lower Three Kingdoms, you should know your fate and the path you should take quite well, right?”
Everyone looked at Fang Lin, awaiting his response.
Fang Lin scratched his nose. He didn’t even stand up. While sitting there, he remarked to Zhu Yuntao, “What do ordinary people like us know about fate? You keep talking about birth and fate. Are you trying to preach to a three-year-old child?”
Zhu Yuntao snorted coldly, “Do you also think like Mo Yun, that birth can’t determine everything?”
Without missing a beat, Fang Lin retorted, “I believe the theme that Elder Wang had brought up was about the path a Pill Refiner should take. It wasn’t about birth or fate, was it?”
Zhu Yuntao shook his head, “The path to take is indeed closely related to a Pill Refiner’s birth and fate. You don’t even understand this, disappointing.”
Chuckling, Fang Lin said, “Actually, you don’t need to beat around the bush. Isn’t it just that you people from families of Alchemy Tao look down on Pill Refiners of humble origins? Why talk about birth and fate?”
As soon as this statement came out, many people in the audience changed their countenance. Fang Lin’s words were too blunt. Even though everyone was aware of this, uttering it with such disregard was a bit too much.
“Fang Lin, you’d better think carefully about what you’re saying. We, the people of the Alchemy Tao families, won’t accept any slander.” Zhu Yuntao said coldly.
Only at this moment did Fang Lin stand up. His face was seemingly indifferent, “In my opinion, there is no difference whether one is from the Alchemy Tao families or was born into obscurity. There are those born into obscurity who have shaken the world with their fame, and there are those born into prestigious families who have done nothing but wasted away in mediocrity. Not everyone born into a noble family is necessarily more noble than others, nor does being born into an ordinary family make one any lesser than those from noble families. The key lies in oneself. As for the path one should take, it’s not for others to decide, but for oneself to determine.”
His words were easy and confident, clearly revealing his point of view.
“Well spoken!”
Fang Lin’s words resonated with many people there. They were all people of humble origin, Fang Lin’s words brought sudden light to their lives.
Mo Yun also looked at Fang Lin, showing some degree of admiration. In his view, Fang Lin was likely to be on the same side as him.
Then Fang Lin continued: “Those who fuss on trivial things such as family and birth are doomed to achieve nothing, their vision is too narrow. True Pill Refiners have already transcended over birth and fate, seeking the supreme Alchemy Tao as their goal. They pursue the extreme and then surpass the extreme. This is the path every Pill Refiner should walk on.”