Comprehension Ability: Creating the Five Thunders Technique in Reality-Chapter 844 - 425: The Death of Nie Hongchen (Part 2)
If it were just Lin Beichen alone, he would indeed be fearful, but he still had some means.
However, as Lin Beichen voluntarily distributed interests to various parties, the upper circles of Xiang Island now had only one direction: no one could afford to offend Mr. Lin. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
Offending Mr. Lin was equivalent to offending themselves.
The reasoning was simple.
The properties of the Zheng Clan and Master Zhou had only just begun to be divided, and the industries represented by these two were in the process of reorganization. Before this matter was completed, no one could easily offend Lin Beichen, lest he change his mind.
One or two hundred billion, this piece of meat was large, but it could not satisfy all parties, but the massive markets represented by multiple trillions were different.
If they could seize the initiative and take a share of these markets, even if they couldn't recreate a family of the same scale, they could at least provide themselves with a new channel.
Why didn't the various families care about products but rather controlled channels?
The reason was only one.
By controlling the channels, they controlled the hearts of the people.
No matter how good the product was, it could not be replicated. As long as they controlled the people and the territory, they feared nothing.
Under this plan, anyone who dared to offend Lin Beichen was undoubtedly opposing the entire upper echelon of Xiang Island.
Yet Nie Hongchen couldn't imagine such far-reaching matters.
From a young age, he was the apple of his father's eye, involved in the entertainment industry from childhood where everyone placed him on a pedestal.
He was chauffeured in luxury cars, lived in mansions, surrounded by beauties, and everyone he met was someone bootlicking and flattering him.
Such a life seemed like a dream come true, but it also had a downside.
Because he was a flower in a greenhouse, he could not withstand the trials of wind and rain. He considered himself the center of the world and regarded his face more important than anything.
Being publicly scolded and beaten by his father, who even called him a waste, shattered his inner world.
He would rather die than be humiliated by his father, much less bow down to Lin Beichen.
"Dad, I refuse to accept this. It's just the Zheng Clan, what's so great about that? He's just a mainland boy, why should he trample on us from Xiang Island?
We are the overlords of the entertainment industry. I don't care what chaos he stirs outside, but stepping into the entertainment circle, he has to give face to our family. Kneel to him? I refuse!"
Nie Hongchen's words were firm, as if he were a hot-blooded hero.
However, upon hearing this, Nie Jianghe was nearly frightened to death, almost driving his heart to shock.
Nie Hongchen had already torn the facade, further displaying arrogance, coldly staring at Lin Beichen, and said through gritted teeth:
"So you are the legendary Master Lin. I didn't know who you were before, though I offended you, the ignorant shouldn't be blamed.
You even hurt my little brother and want to steal the woman I fancy. This matter was your fault from the start. I'm willing to not pursue it further; why don't we both take a step back?"
Nie Hongchen believed these words were unbiased, even affirmative of compromise.
The responsibility lay with Lin Beichen, and he was showing magnanimity by not pursuing Lin further, so why should he be held accountable?
International Entertainment was the big fish in the Xiang Island entertainment industry. It had never been threatened by others.
The entertainment circle was both open and closed, acting as the playground for the wealthy. No matter how formidable you were in other circles, stepping into this one, you had to lower your head.
Because this circle was the backyard for all the upper families. Stirring trouble here was equivalent to offending the entirety of Xiang Island's elite.
Indeed, Lin Beichen was powerful, capable of slaying two top figures with a wave of his hand, yet there were more than just these two in Xiang Island.
Xiang Island was filled with countless big figures. Was it possible to kill them all?
Nie Hongchen thought of Zhou Chen, yet he was laughably naive, not understanding whom he was facing.
Compromise for both?
Upon hearing this, Lin Beichen couldn't help but chuckle, finding the notion absurd.
"You're still not sensible. Despite your father cultivating you for all these years, you still don't know how to alleviate his worries."
"Sons like you are truly unfilial. Even if an unfilial son dies, the father wouldn't feel too saddened."
"And you dare to threaten my life? This is the high seas, but there are still hundreds of eyes watching. Would you dare murder in public?"
Nie Hongchen laughed loudly.
This yacht was filled with his friends, guests he invited, even if they weren't all-powerful, they were figures of significant standing.
Lin Beichen had no connections with these individuals, yet he wanted to kill?
Killing was easy; resolving the aftermath was the key.
Could Lin Beichen handle this trouble?
Every family had their own backing and complex connections. Nie Hongchen simply couldn't believe Lin Beichen's threat.
Yet, unbeknownst to him, Nie Jianghe beside him was utterly terrified, repeatedly trying to speak, yet unable to utter a single word in fright.
Nie Hongchen continued provoking, but noticed Lin Beichen remained silent.
"Father, see? I told you he didn't dare touch me, why are you so afraid of him?"
Nie Hongchen said proudly, looking at his father's face, showing a touch of smugness.
Nie Jianghe stared at Nie Hongchen vacantly, his gaze already filled with despair, holding onto no hope whatsoever.
He now harbored only one wish: Should Lin Beichen act, leave Nie Hongchen with an intact body.
But just as he thought this, Lin Beichen turned to leave, showing no intention to act.
Killing Nie Hongchen would be a trivial task for Lin Beichen, but Nie Hongchen wasn't worth it.
"Thank you, Mr. Lin, thank you..."
Nie Jianghe was overjoyed, thinking Nie Hongchen had escaped a calamity, but upon turning, he saw that Nie Hongchen still wore a smile, albeit with eyes now void of light.
Nie Hongchen seemed lost in the deepest dream, his smile widening, his body trembling slightly.
Laughter itself is a crime. When any emotion is amplified to the extreme, it becomes torture.
Nie Hongchen settled into this nightmare of laughter, and after what seemed an eternity, the light in his eyes shattered completely, suddenly releasing a scream.
The next instant, Nie Hongchen stood frozen, his hands losing all strength, hanging limp, his mouth void of curve, with no signs of breath.
What happened to Nie Hongchen?
Everyone looked at Nie Hongchen, bewildered by what had occurred.
Nie Jianghe was equally at a loss but, driven by paternal concern, he rushed over and gently nudged his son, finding his body somewhat stiff.
"Son, you..."
"Nie Jianghe, send your son off on his last journey."
Wang Chaolun said leisurely, standing aside.
As a cultivator, he saw clearly.
Just moments ago, a breath seeped from Nie Hongchen's pores, permeating beneath his skin and instantly invading his brain.
Wang Chaolun had never seen such a method, able to transform Spiritual Qi into billions of threads, with a fineness surpassing the pores themselves.
Nie Hongchen thought Lin Beichen dared not kill him, yet he didn't know he was already sentenced while speaking.
When did Lin Beichen act? How did he act? With what method?
Wang Chaolun, despite being the favorite disciple of Master Wang, saw no traces.
"This is what a Mystic Sect expert is; life and death are a mere instant for him."
"Even an Immortal wouldn't be more than this, controlling Spiritual Qi to such a degree that it can morph into anything."
Wang Chaolun was utterly shocked.
"Has this person already surpassed the Mystic Sect, venturing towards the Divine Realm?"
The Mystic Sect signified the theoretical limit of cultivators.
Further along, there's only one path, the so-called realm of Immortals.
But this theory was implausible, merely a name concocted from myths and legends.
No one knew how to follow this path, nor believed it achievable.
The name was given because with the Celestial Gate's opening, the Mystic Sect still held potential for breakthrough.
Every theory must find an explanation fitting the current state; if the current state defies explanation, the theory collapses.
The emergence of Lin Beichen already validated the Mystic Sect.
