In the interstellar age, everyone is practicing, and masters emerge in large numbers.
For high-ranking officials, other uncontrolled masters are destabilizing factors.
Not to mention that the universe is so vast that dangerous alien races may appear at any time, such as Zerg, Orcs, or strange life in negative space, etc.
Humans on the planet like to build mega-cities because there are too many dangers that are difficult to control.
Only when humans live together can we minimize the danger and allow security forces to protect humans more efficiently.
Someone of Lan Changan's status would be accompanied by security forces appropriate to his level wherever he went.
There is no such thing as a white dragon fish taking the throne.
Especially at Lan Changan's age, he cherishes his life even more.
Lanting Garden is the core base of the Lan family. How could it be possible for anyone to break in easily
Even if the Xiao family organized an armed force to attack, it would be impossible to capture Lanting Garden within a few minutes.
Therefore, the whole thing is extremely weird.
Bai Zhong and Yu Tianji were both in Jinyuan City. They quickly set off for Lanting Garden on Haixing Island.
Naturally, both of them brought a large number of experts with them to ensure their own safety.
If Xiao Jun really suddenly went crazy and wanted to die together with their several major families, they would also be able to fight back.
When Bai Zhong and his companions arrived, a large number of senior members of aristocratic families were already in Lanting Garden.
A group of people went to the underground temple and saw the three thousand girls.
This group of girls have been detained for almost half a year. They all look haggard and look timid when looking at people.
Even though the noble families are high and mighty, as a basic human empathy, most people would feel uncomfortable seeing the girls being so pitiful.
Even a thug like Bai Yue showed compassion on his face.
Most of the people who come to Starfish Island to attend the party are young people. These people are still relatively naive and their humanity has not been worn away by the cruel reality.
They took a tour of the underground temple and all felt that Lan Changan deserved to die.
A group of people were also filled with righteous indignation, and their comments were full of positive energy. It was just hard to say how many of them were genuine and how many were fake.
This group of young people were also surprised to see Bai Zhong and Yu Tianji coming over.
The two family heads are both top figures on Taurus Star. The fact that they came to Lanting Garden is very intriguing.
In fact, with such a shocking event, all the noble families on Taurus became busy.
Most of the noble families still don't know the real situation, nor do they know how to stand. They are all cautiously shrinking their forces and preparing for contingency.
It is obvious that the direct conflict between the Xiao family and the Lan family, no matter what the reason, means that the political structure of Taurus Star has been broken.
No one can tell how the situation will develop next.
The small and medium-sized families were particularly nervous, especially those that depended on the Xiao and Lan families.
This matter is directly related to the survival of the aristocratic families, and these small and medium-sized families are extremely nervous.
It is actually difficult for common people to understand the conflicts among the noble families. It is also difficult for common people to feel the tension among the noble families.
Gao Xuan's sudden killing of Lan Chang'an was actually equivalent to a conflict between two countries in ancient times, where an assassin from one country assassinated the head of another country. No matter how good the reasons were, the incident was extremely bad.
In fact, all the major families on Taurus were on edge.
Various armed forces, including the military, have entered a state of emergency.
If things go wrong, Taurus’ first civil war may break out.
Fortunately, aristocratic families are aristocratic families, and there is still a big difference between them and countries. Most of the senior leaders of the Lan family were destroyed, and half of the core elites were also lost.
The remaining senior members of the Lan family were actually all members of the faction that opposed the evil god worship. As for the other senior members of the Lan family in the outer star domain, they had no influence on Taurus Star at all.
Just like Lan Changfeng, the father of Lan Tiange and Lan Tianshou, he is the representative of the moderate faction of the Lan family.
Lan Changfeng and Lan Changan were 150 years apart in age, with countless generations between them. However, in terms of seniority, they were cousins and both were direct descendants of the Lan family.
Lan Chang'an was so powerful that he suppressed Lan Changfeng's group so much that they could not even raise their heads.
Now Lan Changan died suddenly, and the leaders of this faction, Lan Changkong, Lan Changting and others, also died.
As the only remaining high-ranking member of the Lan family, Lan Changfeng naturally became the center. Moreover, almost all the remaining members were experts from their lineage.
Naturally, the power of the Lan family fell into the hands of Lan Changfeng.
Xiao Jun also contacted Lan Changfeng as soon as possible, and the two quickly reached a settlement.
That afternoon, Lan Changfeng released a public video, announcing Lan Chang'an's series of crimes against humanity, and in the name of the temporary head of the family, he removed Lan Chang'an and others from the Lan family tree.
This public video not only expresses the attitude of the Lan family, but also confirms Lan Changan's crimes against humanity.
At this point, Lan Changan's guilt was completely proven.
No matter what the other major families think, it is impossible for them to take action in the name of speaking up for the Lan family.
The Yu family, Bai family, Wang family and other major families quickly made adjustments, and they all publicly condemned Lan Chang'an's crimes and put some of the Lan family's industries on the banned list.
In terms of wealth alone, the Lan family is undoubtedly the richest family on the Taurus planet. The Lan family's business is spread across the twelve star regions.
Seeing that the situation was already decided and that there was no chance to overthrow the Xiao family, the major families turned against each other and encircled and suppressed the Lan family.
We must tear off a big piece of the fat meat of the Lan family no matter what.
Lan Changfeng had been prepared for this. Many industries were controlled by Lan Changan's faction, so it was difficult for him to get them.
He didn't feel bad about taking these fat pieces of meat at this time. The key was that he could seize several core industries of the Lan family.
If he didn't cooperate with Xiao Jun, Xiao Jun would certainly have a hard time, and he wouldn't be able to gain any advantage. He might even be killed in the conflict.
A smart man like Lan Changfeng would certainly not do such a stupid thing that would hurt both sides.
That night, all the major families on Starfish Island left.
The originally bustling Starfish Island suddenly became unusually quiet.
Gao Xuan did not leave. He and Yun Qingchang stayed on Starfish Island.
Killing Lan Chang'an was easy, but he was not good at the various complicated political and business struggles that followed.
Besides, it’s not his turn to deal with such matters.
Xiao Cheng, Xiao Ting, Xiao Wan and other elites of the Xiao family were all busy dealing with various affairs.
Before leaving, Xiao Jun met with Gao Xuan and had a brief chat with him.
The old man didn't say anything specific to Gao Xuan, but just chatted casually and praised Gao Xuan highly.
Gao Xuan also understood that Xiao Jun was trying to win people's hearts.
When it came to this, Xiao Jun, the head of the family, did not dare to take it lightly and had to show respect to him.
Gao Xuan felt that Xiao Jun was okay, even though he had all the problems of a noble family and was a soldier's toughness, which made it difficult for him to get along with him.
However, Xiao Jun has a bottom line. This one is enough.
The reason why the noble families fell into depravity was not because they were greedy for pleasure, not because they were high and mighty, not because they were stupid and short-sighted. They fell into depravity for one reason: they lost their bottom line.
Gao Xuan felt that the so-called bottom line did not really exist.
Human morality and law can only rely on forceful constraints, but they cannot really leave an insurmountable bottom line in everyone's heart.
Human nature, including kindness and compassion, will also be lost in the right environment.
For people, there are only insurmountable peaks, but no insurmountable bottom lines.
Down is always easier.
Xiao Jun is not restrained by any external force. He is able to maintain his bottom line based on human nature and self-discipline.
This is not easy in a fallen family.
Gao Xuan felt that he was lucky to have chosen the Xiao family. If he had accidentally chosen the Lan family, the situation would have been difficult.
The night is deep, and the waves on the beach come and go tirelessly.
Countless starfish are floating near the coast, their colorful bodies glittering and undulating in the water, forming huge glittering belts surrounding Starfish Island.
Looking from the beach, the deep sea appears more brilliant and magical, extremely gorgeous and magnificent.
Gao Xuan called Bai Yutang out as well, and the three of them strolled along the beach, admiring the unique wonders of Starfish Island.
Bai Yutang was in a good mood. She had just obtained the Wings of Holy Light. Although she had not yet fully mastered it, her strength had increased greatly.
Gao Xuan's progress was so fast that even she couldn't keep up with him despite her strong foundation. With the Wings of Holy Light, she would be able to help Gao Xuan to some extent in the future.
Yun Qingchang was also in a good mood. She was always in a good mood when she was with Gao Xuan.
She even thought that it would be nice to live a peaceful and comfortable life like this in the future. Gao Xuan fought and killed every day, and although he always won, he could not always win.
It’s just that she didn’t want to interfere with Gao Xuan. She would follow him whether he went to the fairyland or to hell.
Yun Qingchang didn't like to talk, and after Bai Yutang changed her life state, she didn't have so many thoughts. She just liked to be with Gao Xuan, and it didn't matter whether she talked or not.
Only Gao Xuan couldn't keep quiet and kept talking.
"The starfish are pretty, but unfortunately, the people who organized the party ran away. There was no one to barbecue or serve wine, so the atmosphere was a bit lacking..."
Gao Xuan was muttering when someone behind him shouted, "I brought some wine."
A bottle of Poseidon's Crown was then thrown in front of Gao Xuan.
Gao Xuan took the Sea King's Crown and turned to Lan Tiancheng and said, "Friend, you wouldn't poison the wine, would you?"
Lan Tiancheng also held a bottle of Neptune's Crown in his hand. He said with a strange look on his face, "Guess?"
Lan Tiancheng was still wearing the clothes he wore during the day. His pants were torn, but the wound on his buttocks had been stitched up.
His ragged pants were flying in the wind, which made him look funny and free and easy. He was quite stylish.
"I still choose to trust my friends."
Gao Xuan unscrewed the cap of the wine bottle and took a big gulp. The complex and subtle taste of Neptune's Crown made him let out a long breath.
"Beautiful scenery should be paired with good wine, that's the best way to enjoy it."
Lan Tiancheng raised the bottle and gestured to Gao Xuan, "Cheers!"
As he spoke, he gulped down the whole bottle and then threw it on the ground.
Gao Xuan asked curiously: "You are not going to duel with me?"
Lan Tiancheng said: "Do you think I can?"
"As a friend, I want to advise you to give up... I don't like attending friends' funerals."
Gao Xuan tells the truth.
(End of this chapter)