"You're very surprised, aren't you?" Xu Yang sized up Xiang Beifei's expression.
"Why be surprised?" Xiang Beifei countered.
Xu Yang was taken aback, "I thought..."
"That's just what you thought."
Xiang Beifei replied calmly.
Xu Yang didn't know what to say.
Normal people, upon hearing such news, would definitely not be able to remain so composed, especially since it concerned their own father, their expressions would have changed at least a little.
However, Xiang Beifei's expression was undisturbed, Xu Yang couldn't tell at all what he was thinking.
"I can't see through you," Xu Yang said with a wry smile.
Xiang Beifei neither agreed nor disagreed.
So far, as long as he hasn't met Comrade Xiang Tianxing, then anything regarding him could be approached with calm.
"What happened after that?" Xiang Beifei asked.
"Although I don't know why Jialuoluo chose your father to be our Unrestrained leader, we all decided to respect his will and look for your father,"
"And the two Heavenly Connection Realm individuals had no objections to this decision? They wouldn't come forward to lead and are willing to request an outsider?"
"Everyone in our organization came together for a common goal, as long as it can realize the vision of Unrestrained, the two seniors will abide by it! If they coveted the leader's position and fought over it after Jialuoluo's death, then why wouldn't they just directly join the alliance? With their strength, what position couldn't they obtain in the alliance? Would they need to compromise within Unrestrained? What could Unrestrained offer that the alliance could not?"
Xu Yang spoke very seriously.
He had to emphasize what "Unrestrained" meant!
It is a spirit and belief!
Not for power and position!
Xiang Beifei watched Xu Yang thoughtfully, his attitude clearly not feigned - Xu Yang was firmly committed to the ideal of Unrestrained.
Xiang Beifei gained a new understanding of the organization "Unrestrained."
If the two Heavenly Connection Realm experts had given up the alliance to achieve the goal of "Unrestrained," then the mundane pursuit of power and status was indeed to them as insignificant as clouds. The mindset of such individuals was beyond the grasp of ordinary people.
Many couldn't even begin to fathom why individuals with such powerful abilities would willingly serve others. They could command the wind and summon the rain without obedience to anyone, yet they abandoned such power and position to engage in thankless tasks.
But perhaps this distinction was precisely what set them apart from ordinary people.
What they sought was the true essence of Unrestrained!
"Both Heavenly Connection Realm masters are profoundly righteous; for the sake of Unrestrained, they could lower themselves to request your father's presence. Even though they didn't understand why Jialuoluo chose your father, they agreed to the plan, and so we found your father."
"He refused?" Xiang Beifei inquired.
"Isn't it obvious?" Xiang Beifei said.
Xu Yang appeared quite helpless.
"Yes, your father refused," he nodded, "He is a very special System Awakener, clearly an SR talent, but capable of beating SSRs, even URs. Actually, we weren't surprised by that, since he, like you, were students of Professor Luo."
Elder Luo, a legendary SR in the alliance, undoubtedly overwhelming URs without question!
Therefore, during the university freshman competition, when Xiang Tianxing and Xiang Beifei, father and son, were overwhelming various SSRs, nobody questioned it.
Because there was Elder Luo setting the example above them.
"Your father's refusal made it difficult for us because Jialuoluo designated him, so we had to recognize him as our leader. But since he did not agree, we couldn't forcibly make him join Unrestrained. He was a Pioneer of the alliance back then, and that left us at an impasse," Xu Yang said.
The organization Unrestrained always had principles and goals; once a leader was designated, they wouldn't change their stance.
"Later we could only keep an eye on your father. Even though he didn't agree, we still regarded him as our leader in our hearts. At that time, your father's strength wasn't high, only at God Refining stage, that's how it was recorded, I remember. Senior Helian and Senior Mu, in order to ensure his safety, were even willing to secretly act as his bodyguards—Senior Helian and Senior Mu were the two Heavenly Connection Realm masters, both SSRs."
Xu Yang explained a bit before continuing, "But your father's abilities were very peculiar; Senior Helian and Senior Mu would often inexplicably lose track of him. Keep in mind they were two masters of the Heavenly Connection Realm! Yet they were constantly outmaneuvered by your father. It was then that we understood that Lord Jialuoluo's choice was indeed correct! Your father is truly extraordinary."
At this point, Xu Yang looked Xiang Beifei up and down again, saying, "I'm beginning to feel that you're no simple character either."
Xiang Beifei still showed little reaction.
Yet he was also contemplating the affairs of Comrade Xiang Tianxing.
Because if it were Xiang Beifei, he too had the ability to shake off those Heavenly Connection Realm masters.
But he had his own capabilities.
What were Xiang Tianxing's abilities?
Xu Yang didn't know what Xiang Beifei was thinking, and he continued:
"About seven years ago, your father suddenly came to us on his own initiative, which excited us. It was the first time he had come to our base. However, your father only consented to meet with Senior Helian and Senior Mu at the time, the two seniors were also delighted—"
"The two seniors went to meet your father asserting themselves as subordinates, lowering their status, just hoping that your father would take over the position. We're not clear on what exactly was discussed at that meeting, as it was only the three of them present, but regrettably—your father did not accept the role. After he left, the seniors looked quite grave and told us nothing. All we knew was that a week later, they entrusted the management of Unrestrained to others and then left Jiuzhou Mainland, heading to the Outer Domain wilderness."