Unwilling & Open-Minded
Lin Xiang gave a calm smile towards Long Yi's simmering rage. He plainly said, "Preaching? Why would I ever care? I care little for what most other values and norms are. For me, the Great Dao always stands above us all and I care little about how the entire world perceives me when I pursue it. But it is a bit pitiful to see talents like all of you so heavily limited by the teaching of your elders. It is impossible to break off said teachings since you have deep connections with them all and heavily value them. But do note no matter what they say, their words are not the rules and laws of the world. It's much more enjoyable to just think and do whatever you enjoy without any outside influence."
Long Yi and the half-step Monarchs deeply furrowed their brows. Thoughts they always pushed down before were beginning to resurface in their minds.
But it was only brief flashes. They naturally wouldn't be fooled by anything Lin Xiang had to say.