Chapter 711 - 688: The Shen Family Panics and Moves Out of Yun’an City Again
Chapter 711: Chapter 688: The Shen Family Panics and Moves Out of Yun’an City Again
The impact of Ban Wu’s death on Tiger Peak Manor was clearly greater than on other sects.
They understood Ban Wu’s true strength better than anyone else.
Among those in the Rainbow-Devouring Realm, there are also variations in power.
Ban Wu was among the more outstanding within the Rainbow-Devouring Realm.
Compared to his junior brother Wu Ke, Ban Wu was evidently a step stronger.
Both being in the Rainbow-Devouring Realm, Ban Wu could easily suppress Wu Ke.
Ban Wu’s strength was the pinnacle of Tiger Peak Manor’s power.
He fell at the hands of Shen Han, meaning most other disciples likely wouldn’t survive either.
"Our Tiger Peak Manor is adept at using poison and also excels at using strange cultivation techniques for surprise attacks.
But this Shen Han is not afraid of our poison.
He is even better at concealing his presence to launch sudden assaults.
Manor Master, what exactly is your stance? Just speak your mind."
The two Elders continued speaking, and their underlying message was something the Tiger Peak Manor Master could not fail to understand.
However, as the Manor Master, he had considerations of his own.
"If we were to compromise with Shen Han, those sects that have past grievances with us might all unite to trouble us..."
The Tiger Peak Manor Master spoke softly, and upon hearing this, the two Elders wanted to say something else to explain.
Yet before they could open their mouths, a cold voice floated in from behind them.
"Whether the manor wants to back out or not doesn’t matter, I, You Wanying, can avenge my disciple myself."
The cold words left the trio stunned for a moment.
Unexpectedly, You Wanying had overheard everything...
"Elder Wanying, don’t act on impulse. The two Elders are merely stating the situation; they haven’t made any decision on the matter.
At present, Tiger Peak Manor is indeed facing a serious crisis.
As the ones in power here, it’s natural that we need to deliberate and decide."
The Tiger Peak Manor Master explained with a serious expression.
It’s not easy to lead a group; if discussions don’t go well, the Elders may hold resentments against each other.
This would be yet another major blow to Tiger Peak Manor.
The impact might even be more severe than Ban Wu’s death.
"May I ask, Manor Master, the decision you’ve made after your discussions is to give up and compromise, correct?"
You Wanying’s words remained cold.
As she spoke, the faces of the two Elders showed signs of embarrassment.
The expression of the Tiger Peak Manor Master remained serious, unfazed.
"Before a decision is made, various suggestions are naturally going to emerge.
It’s normal for some decisions to make Elder Wanying uncomfortable.
In the past, some decisions proposed by Elder Wanying also displeased other Elders.
We are all part of the manor, like family.
When we face hardships, we discuss and go through them together, hand in hand.
Don’t speak such disheartening and unpleasant words!"
The Manor Master’s dignified words made the three Elders fall silent.
Although You Wanying’s face was still cold, she did not say any more.
Seeing the trio calm down, the Tiger Peak Manor Master paused for a moment and then continued.
"Regarding this matter, I have more or less reached a decision internally.
Yu Yan, Ban Wu, two disciples died tragically at the hands of that Shen Han.
This blood feud isn’t something that can be easily brushed aside."
At the Manor Master’s words, You Wanying’s expression slightly improved as she turned her head towards her Manor Master.
"I watched these two children grow, from their youth to their maturity.
Now they have fallen. Is it possible not to avenge such enmity?
We are known for protecting our own at Tiger Peak Manor. If we compromise, what are we protecting?"
The two Elders beside him seemed as if they wanted to say something, but before they could speak, the Tiger Peak Manor continued.
"Both Elders, just think, what if instead of Yu Yan and Ban Wu, it was your disciples who died.
Could you accept compromise?
Don’t criticize without experiencing it; Yu Yan and Ban Wu were part of Tiger Peak Manor.
As Elders of the Manor, how can you treat them as outsiders!"
The Manor Master spoke sternly.
These words also revealed the Manor Master’s intentions.
"Manor Master, your intent is to fight him to the end?"
The two Elders softly inquired.
This inquiry seemed to further solidify the Manor Master’s resolve.
"Tiger Peak Manor has stood on the Southern Heaven Continent for a millennium. Would our ancestors have ever compromised?
Why has the Manor attracted so many talents?
Without the Manor’s renowned reputation, would we enjoy the prosperity we have today?
We fear no top sects, yet we fear a single individual.
If we compromise, when we return to the afterlife, our ancestors will hold us accountable.
Our ancestors would make us kneel down and sincerely repent for the decisions we made today!"
Word by word, You Wanying beside him was moved to tears, her eyes red.
The two Elders at her side were also somewhat affected.
"Manor Master, we will follow your word. What shall we do, you decide."
Upon hearing this, the Tiger Peak Manor Master glanced at You Wanying and nodded at her.
The four of them stood in the snow, conversing.
The final decision was that Tiger Peak Manor would spare no effort to assassinate Shen Han.
The manor would bring out its resources and treasures to seek assistance from other martial sects.
The manor would forgo its interests for this period to focus solely on this one task.
The disciples of the sect were not to wander off on their own, and the elders were to exert their collective effort to resolve this matter completely.
Though the two elders were reluctant, they nodded in agreement after some consideration.
With its reputation for protecting its own, Tiger Peak Manor had gained many benefits on the Southern Heaven Continent.
As it stood now, they were essentially giving back what they had gained in the past.
However, with such determination and resolve, Tiger Peak Manor’s reputation for protecting its own would remain intact.
On the Southern Heaven Continent, not many still dared to provoke Tiger Peak Manor.
Upon making this decision, You Wanying knelt down with a thud.
Several people wanted to help her up, but she stopped them all.
"People of Tiger Peak Manor are all one family.
I, You Wanying, will remember today’s events in my heart forever, never to forget.
If anyone dares to harm the disciples of our manor in the future, I will protect them just like today, even if it costs me my life!"
Today, You Wanying was deeply moved.
The manor’s commitment to its own was not mere rhetoric.
They were willing to forgo vast benefits to avenge this deep grievance.
"Elder Wanying, please rise. As long as Tiger Peak Manor is determined.
Dealing with someone in the Rainbow-Devouring Realm is not difficult.
If a giant decides to crush an ant, it will succeed without fail."
After discussions among the four, they seemed to concur in heart.
Next, they would mobilize other sects for assistance.
Tiger Peak Manor did not believe that offering treasures wouldn’t attract help.
Giving out these treasures would indeed be painful.
But the decision was made, so there was no need to dwell on it further.
Bringing Half-Wu’s coffin along, everyone prepared to return to Tiger Peak Manor.
The woman from Nine Heavens Palace, Lv Xinrong, also prepared to go along to send Half-Wu off on her final journey.
At this time, Shen Ao had already returned to Tiger Peak Manor.
He found an excuse, claiming that when Shen Han ambushed Half-Wu, he was injured.
Being weak in strength, he could only escape first.
Moreover, while injured, he transmitted a message to others for assistance.
After all, Half-Wu had died, and only Shen Han saw Shen Ao’s terrified state at the time.
By the time Great Wei received the news, it was much later than the Southern Heaven Continent.
Half-Wu had been dead for almost twenty days before Great Wei got the message.
Upon hearing the news, Madam Shen and Madam He immediately sent a transmission to confirm with Shen Ao.
Upon confirming that Shen Han had indeed killed another disciple of Tiger Peak Manor, the Shen family members were stunned.
Moreover, Shen Han had yet to be captured...
This outcome was a massive blow to the Shen family.
Even though Shen Ao conveyed that Tiger Peak Manor was preparing to deal with Shen Han decisively,
Upon hearing this news, those still residing in the Shen Mansion prepared to leave overnight.
The Shen family could show off their prowess in Great Wei because of the backing of Tiger Peak Manor behind Shen Ao.
But with Shen Han repeatedly challenging Tiger Peak Manor’s authority, Tiger Peak Manor found no means to handle Shen Han.
The last incident with Yu Yan, who was a core disciple of Tiger Peak Manor.
They declared that Shen Han would die miserably back then.
But in the end, Shen Han remained unscathed, while another core disciple of theirs was the one who died.
With Tiger Peak Manor no longer feared by the people of Great Wei, the Shen family couldn’t withstand the actions of Great Wei’s sects.
At night, the members of the Shen family all sat in their carriages.
Madam Shen looked at the courtyard of the Shen Mansion.
Leaving, returning, and now leaving again.
In her mind, she recalled Shen Qingshan’s words at that time.
As the Old Dowager of the Shen family, she stubbornly refused to acknowledge Shen Han’s excellence.
But no matter how stubborn, it was of no use.
The facts were laid bare, making her arguments futile.
In Great Wei, rumors about Shen Han continued.
The emergence of the Southern Heaven Continent made many in Great Wei feel inferior.
It seemed that those who went to the Southern Heaven Continent to cultivate were superior beings.
Those remaining in Great Wei were inferior.
Having someone in the family who went to the Southern Heaven Continent to cultivate in the New Method was a matter of pride and glory.
But Shen Han, with the Old Method, stood alone against Tiger Peak Manor.
The superiority complex of joining sects far below Tiger Peak Manor was pierced by Shen Han.
A month after Half-Wu’s death.
Tiger Peak Manor began to deploy its methods.
They started seeking help from various sects to track down Shen Han.
Whoever found Shen Han’s whereabouts could receive benefits from Tiger Peak Manor.
These benefits included the manor’s exclusive Poison-Resistant Robe.
Moreover, it wasn’t just Shen Han’s whereabouts.
Identifying those around Shen Han, people from the Yun Mansion or Xiaoyao Peak, could also earn Tiger Peak Manor’s rewards.