Chapter 683 - 661: If We Shelter Shen Han
Chapter 683: Chapter 661: If We Shelter Shen Han
As the night passed, it was dawn.
Madam He led a group of people away.
Meanwhile, Shen Qingshan stayed behind with a few others.
Old Dowager Shen hesitated but eventually went over to Madam He’s side.
Shen Ye, once the Shen Family’s prodigy, did not go to his mother’s side, nor did he stand by Shen Qingshan.
Deep into the dense forest, Shen Ye walked straight in.
He had no intention of returning to Shen Mansion or relying on the protection his brother Shen Ao provided.
Those pieces of information had already spread far and wide.
In nearly five days, the whole of Great Wei was aware of the matter.
Currently, the Imperial Court of Great Wei was trying its best to consolidate its powers.
Their concern about the Southern Heaven Continent might be greater than that of other sect forces.
Previously, the Imperial Court of Great Wei was the largest beneficiary group.
Now, with changing circumstances, the distribution of past benefits would change accordingly, and so-called redistribution essentially involved seizing the interests of the Great Wei’s Imperial Court.
Before, the Great Wei’s Imperial Court had little understanding of the Southern Heaven Continent.
Among the scarce information, You Wanying’s massacre at Xiaoyao Peak made the Imperial Court fear the Southern Heaven Continent’s forces even more.
In face of other forces encroaching on their interests, the court mostly chose to endure.
But now, the Great Wei’s Imperial Court felt that their previous decisions had been too conservative.
The forces from the Southern Heaven Continent couldn’t easily send someone to overturn Great Wei.
At least, it would take someone of You Wanying’s caliber to do so.
Shen Han’s actions that day gave the court courage.
It also inspired numerous sects and forces in Great Wei to muster the courage to stand up.
Before this clash, no one could have predicted such an outcome.
To many, this battle should have been another show of force by the Southern Heaven Continent, by Tiger Peak Manor.
Yet, it was entirely opposite to what they imagined.
Though the event took place in Great Wei, the killing of Tiger Peak Manor’s core disciple was no small matter.
If one were to personify Tiger Peak Manor,
it would be a madman one must never provoke.
If you break one of its fingers, it would chop your hand off.
If you dare to cut off its hand, it would reduce you to mince.
Yu Yan’s death soon spread across the Southern Heaven Continent.
All sects knew that Tiger Peak Manor was on the verge of madness again.
At such a time, it was best to have no involvement with them whatsoever.
When they heard that Yu Yan died in a remote place, these sects from the Southern Heaven Continent were somewhat surprised.
After all, numerous sects on the Southern Heaven Continent wouldn’t dare to provoke Tiger Peak Manor.
Even Tiger Peak Manor’s guards wouldn’t be harmed by anyone.
Yet, in such a remote place within Great Wei, someone from Tiger Peak Manor was killed...
In the perilous sea, nothing happened, but a boat capsized in a small river.
Many predicted that this time, Tiger Peak Manor’s madness might be exceptionally terrifying.
With each generation, Tiger Peak Manor recruited only a few disciples.
Generally speaking, just a handful,
and all were people of extraordinary talent.
Once recruited into the manor, they were treated as their own.
It could be said that the manor’s disciples were treated like their own sons and daughters.
Yu Yan died, their "own daughter" died.
In hundreds of years, this was probably the first core disciple from Tiger Peak Manor to die tragically.
The anger would be difficult to quell.
At Qianjin Hall, Tang Chenyang and Qianmu Fan had already been confined.
Elder Ding, as Honored Guest Elder, was also penalized.
In the attic, Qianjin Hall’s Grand Elder frowned, his face full of worries.
And in front of him, sitting right there was Elder Ding.
"Those youngsters being unreasonable is one thing.
But you, an Honored Guest Elder, how could you also join in the foolery?
Yu Yan from Tiger Peak Manor died right in front of you, and you promised to help but couldn’t catch the culprit...
How do you expect me to address this?"
Qianjin Hall’s Grand Elder looked very displeased.
"This situation, we should never have been involved.
Once involved, it should have been resolved properly.
As an elder of our Qianjin Hall, you couldn’t even catch a junior.
Not only did it embarrass the sect, but Tiger Peak Manor probably lacks gratitude towards us and might even harbor resentment."
The Grand Elder spoke distressingly.
Hearing these, Elder Ding felt rather helpless as well.
"That young man was prepared for a long time, and I did not anticipate he would also employ an array for obstruction.
Moreover, this Shen Han does have some strength..."
"Don’t speak of these irrelevancies. Someone practicing the Old Cultivation Method,
how much strength could they have even if they did have some?
As an elder, you’ve embarrassed us greatly."
After reprimanding at length, it seemed the Grand Elder finally tired of the scolding.
"Let’s cease our involvement in this affair at Qianjin Hall.
Act as though nothing happened and let Tiger Peak Manor handle it as they wish; after all, it doesn’t really concern us.
To avoid making the situation more complicated."
The Grand Elder was deeply upset; if only Qianmu Fan and the others hadn’t tried to take part in this uproar,
this matter wouldn’t have had any ties to Qianjin Hall.
"Additionally, observe the stance of Five Immortals City on this.
This Shen Han, didn’t you say he was Five Immortals City’s direct disciple?"
This time, Tiger Peak Manor, regardless of his identity, will surely make a lethal move against him.
Go and find out how Five Immortals City plans to decide.
This old man presumes they wouldn’t dare to protect Shen Han.
But Shen Han, after all, still bears the title of a direct disciple of their Five Immortals City."
At this point, Elder Ding raised his eyes to look at the Grand Elder.
The two exchanged glances, and Elder Ding instantly understood the Grand Elder’s intention.
If Five Immortals City protects Shen Han, they will provoke that madman from Tiger Peak Manor.
If Five Immortals City does not protect Shen Han, then even their own direct disciples cannot be shielded.
No matter which direction it leans, it is extremely disadvantageous for Five Immortals City.
Especially if they cannot protect their own direct disciples, it would be a major blow to Five Immortals City.
Five Immortals City is a major sect, a crisis of such reputation and prestige is very severe.
The relationship between Qianjin Hall and Five Immortals City was never good.
Because of the disciple-snatching issue, the current relationship has further worsened.
Seeing Five Immortals City in trouble is naturally something they are pleased to witness.
As the news floated around, Five Immortals City naturally got wind of it.
Today.
Within the pavilion of Five Immortals City.
All elders have been called by the Vice Sect Leader.
Tiger Peak Manor has already released a statement, they will definitely make a move against Shen Han.
Regardless of Shen Han’s identity or status.
Killing a core disciple of Tiger Peak Manor, not to mention Shen Han being a mere disciple.
Even an elder from other sects would face their revenge.
In the pavilion, the Vice Sect Leader wore a stern face.
Surrounding elders remained silent, none willing to take the lead at this moment.
They understood the predicament Five Immortals City was facing.
However, Shen Han had introduced two genius disciples to the sect, thus having contributions to Five Immortals City.
Whether protecting Shen Han or abandoning him, either choice would bring a plethora of troubles...
"Weren’t you all talkative in private?
Before I called you here, I saw each of you gathering together.
Talking fervently.
Now that you’re asked to speak, why is everyone silent?"
The Vice Sect Leader of Five Immortals City frowned.
Every person present was astute.
Waiting for others to propose, only to align themselves later.
Seeing the elders still silent, the Vice Sect Leader had no choice but to turn his gaze towards Elder Sizhi.
"Before Shen Han left, didn’t you speak with him, Sizhi?
Don’t you know the temperament of Tiger Peak Manor?"
The Vice Sect Leader spoke in a reproachful tone.
Elder Sizhi felt helpless; presenting a complete blame on Shen Han wasn’t appropriate in front of so many.
Stating he had already warned Shen Han, yet Shen Han still went lethal on Tiger Peak Manor’s people.
That would give the other elders reason to straightforwardly abandon Shen Han.
"Sizhi, you are close to Shen Han.
You first express, what should our Five Immortals City do?
Are we to protect Shen Han or not?"
As soon as the words fell, the eyes of all the elders settled on Elder Sizhi.
Waiting to see what Elder Sizhi would say.
The burden of this dilemma fell on his shoulders.
Within the pavilion, it was exceedingly quiet at this moment, all waiting for Elder Sizhi to provide an answer.
After some hesitation, Elder Sizhi finally spoke.
"Vice Sect Leader, let’s not discuss other matters for now and focus on the current issue.
Many state that Shen Han, as a disciple practicing the old cultivation method, isn’t worth our attention or cultivation.
But let us not ponder over the correctness of his actions just yet.
Let us consider one thing: the core disciple of Tiger Peak Manor died at Shen Han’s hand.
What kind of strength does that imply for Shen Han?"
These words momentarily left the gathered elders in a daze.
Previously, it seemed none of them had contemplated this aspect.
Their minds were focused on Tiger Peak Manor’s retaliation.
"The deceased disciple of Tiger Peak Manor this time is named Yu Yan, not only a core disciple but also having been in cultivation for years at Tiger Peak Manor.
Her strength should surpass that of the younger generation disciples.
Yet she perished at the hands of Shen Han.
Fellow elders, let us consider.
With such strength, isn’t Shen Han worthy of being cultivated by us?"
An experienced individual like Elder Sizhi naturally knew to present merely an opinion when speaking.
To persuade others, one must lead them to ponder and reflect.
Letting them understand on their own is the best method of persuasion.
After Elder Sizhi’s words, the surrounding elders were silent for a long time.
Indeed, Elder Sizhi’s words made sense.
Though Shen Han practiced the old cultivation method, he managed to end Yu Yan’s life directly.
A slightly superior strength isn’t usually enough to vanquish an opponent.
Causing an opponent’s death virtually proves Shen Han’s strength far exceeded Yu Yan’s by a significant margin.
Such a deadly move that Yu Yan couldn’t dodge, couldn’t escape.
Even so, the elders present still furrowed their brows tightly.
"However, choosing to protect Shen Han may cause Tiger Peak Manor to hold a grudge against our Five Immortals City as well.
They are madmen. By then, they might even target other direct disciples of our sect..."