Chapter 725 - 698: Preparing to Return to Great Wei (2)
Chapter 725: Chapter 698: Preparing to Return to Great Wei (2)
Nalan Xing stopped at this point and did not continue the discussion.
"Additionally, I’ve already talked to Sixin and Elder Sizhi about this.
They will return next month, and we can discuss anything further then."
After speaking, Nalan Xing leaped away...
A month passed concerning the matter at Heqiu Mountain.
In the Southern Heaven Continent, many were actually focusing on Tiger Peak Manor, waiting for its response.
You Wanying’s Incarnation was cut down, and another Core Disciple was killed.
With this deep hatred and enmity, naturally, many people are paying attention to how Tiger Peak Manor will react.
However, during this month, Tiger Peak Manor collectively remained silent, not responding at all.
Some impatient sects returned the resources they received from Tiger Peak Manor.
Tiger Peak Manor didn’t say much and accepted the returned resources.
But still, there was no response.
Previously, they had spoken harshly outside, and the entire Southern Heaven Continent knew about their grievance with Shen Han.
But this time, Tiger Peak Manor said nothing harsh to the outside world.
The various sects of Southern Heaven Continent seemed to have realized it too.
The Tiger Peak Manor, known for protecting their own and seeking revenge, was scared.
Under You Wanying, out of four Core Disciples, only one remained.
This already indicates that the situation has completely spiraled out of control.
The incident at Heqiu Mountain was clearly a great opportunity.
Yet Tiger Peak Manor still failed to deal with Shen Han.
If Shen Han hadn’t surrendered himself.
It would have been almost impossible for Tiger Peak Manor to take on Shen Han.
Actually, Tiger Peak Manor wanted to continue being strong.
Protecting their own has always been a tradition within the Manor.
But this time, most elders disagreed.
The power Shen Han has shown now can only be stopped by an elder.
The Manor’s disciples and guards facing Shen Han would just meet their deaths.
Now, in this situation, the disciples of Tiger Peak Manor are already terrified.
Being strong against Shen Han, if Shen Han retaliates...
With three Core Disciples dead consecutively, honestly, the people of Tiger Peak Manor now live in daily fear.
The former Tiger Peak Manor never worried about security issues.
Walking in the outside world, even those Evil Cultivators wouldn’t dare provoke Tiger Peak Manor.
The Manor’s guards would be fortunate to act once or twice a year.
Even if injured, it was most likely during some competition or training.
But now, Shen Han appears unpredictably.
Encountering him means death for them.
Tiger Peak Manor is no longer the place they once knew.
Moreover, with this show of weakness, I’m afraid other sects will not fear Tiger Peak Manor as before.
...
During this month, Shen Han focused on recovering himself.
In his leisure, he occasionally studied the Spirit Devouring Mirror.
The "Divine Abyss Formulas" are indeed effective, especially in practical combat.
However, the formidable backlash requires a long period for him to recover.
This is even with the aid of "Unceasing Skill"; otherwise, it would take more than half a year to fully recover.
With his physical condition mostly recovered, Shen Han thought for a moment and decided to visit Five Immortals City.
In this remote wilderness, it’s hard to obtain enough news.
Recently, Shen Han also planned to return to Great Wei.
He had been traveling for a long time, and now that Tiger Peak Manor is deterred, he can attempt to return and take a look.
The plan was set, to gather news in Five Immortals City, and if appropriate, prepare to return.
On the journey to Five Immortals City, Shen Han communicated with Madam Yun and Shi Yuezhu.
Great Wei had actually heard of Shen Han’s actions.
In their communication, the voices of Madam Yun and others sounded much more relaxed.
The forces that previously wanted to back Tiger Peak Manor and drag Yun Mansion and Xiaoyao Peak out have all pulled back.
You Wanying’s Poisonous Mist Incarnation was cut down, and three of her disciples died.
If she couldn’t even protect her own disciples, how could she protect others?
Forces wanting to rely on Tiger Peak Manor naturally realized this.
After discussing some important matters, they shared some casual chats.
The sound of their voices, their gentle concern, gave a sense of being alive.
Living in this world seems to be for oneself.
But after contemplating, it feels more like living for others.
In leisure, Shen Han meticulously studied the Spirit Devouring Mirror.
This Magical Treasure with an orange inscription exhibited terrifying effects previously.
Many top experts failed to break open that cave.
The Spirit Devouring Mirror even absorbed their power, and its terrifying backlash led to the demise of several young geniuses from different sects.
Such performance was unlike when it was in his hands.
Clearly, the Spirit Devouring Mirror has tremendous potential that needs exploration and understanding.
The journey to Five Immortals City takes about twenty days.
Sitting on the ship, Shen Han tried using the Spirit Devouring Mirror multiple times.
After numerous trials and tests, Shen Han seemed to understand its mysteries.
The extent of the Spirit Devouring Mirror’s power depends greatly on the user.
With Shen Han’s power around the 3rd Layer of the Rainbow-Devouring Realm, the Mirror’s effect is just as such.
Lack of strength makes it hard to unleash its true potential.
The fundamental reason lies in the backlash effect of the Spirit Devouring Mirror.
Perhaps the powerful being who crafted it foresaw this issue.
The power displayed by the Spirit Devouring Mirror, if unrelated to the user.
Its backlash could very well devour the owner first.
In that case, the Spirit Devouring Mirror would not be a Magical Treasure but rather a deadly weapon.
Thus, the Spirit Devouring Mirror can significantly enhance one’s combat capabilities.
However, forcibly increasing strength to face experts of the Illusion Realm is still impossible.
Illusion Realm, First Grade...
I still need to keep moving forward and cannot stop.
Returning once more to Five Immortals City.
Shen Han, in a relaxed mindset, explored information in the surroundings.
Arriving a bit late, his matters with Tiger Peak Manor seemed already been discussed.
However, Dean Sixin and Elder Sizhi returned to Five Immortals City.
Shen Han wasn’t sure if it was because of him, but at least it was much better for them to return to Five Immortals City.
After all these years in Five Immortals City, other sects even recruiting them would have reservations regarding trust.
And after they left, they returned again.
Both of them were also unable to let go of Five Immortals City.
Not hearing much discussion, Shen Han simply bought some information regarding himself.
From the information he bought, it was about what he expected.
Including Five Immortals City, most sects no longer assist Tiger Peak Manor.
Many sects also returned the resources they had received.
It’s obvious that the event of slaying You Wanying’s Poisonous Mist Incarnation had a significant impact.
Otherwise, such an outcome would not have occurred.
After two days, Shen Han prepared to leave Southern Heaven Continent.
Before leaving, Shen Han intended to meet Elder Sizhi.
Elder Sizhi was surprised to receive Shen Han’s message.
Shen Han, in a change of attire, met directly in a tea house in Five Immortals City.
Seeing the river flowing through the city, meeting again in such a setting was unexpected.
"I always said, your future is not to be underestimated."
With a smile on his face, Elder Sizhi’s opening remark was a compliment to Shen Han.
Shen Han’s willingness to meet him showed his trust.
"Calamity pushes people forward, wanting to rest, but it’s impossible.
What Elder Sizhi said was clear to me; Tiger Peak Manor is not to be trifled with.
But there’s no way, they targeted the people around me, so I couldn’t tolerate them.
Embarking on this path of cultivation, the pursuit is for stability and freedom.
If I can’t even protect those around me, it’s better not to cultivate at all."
Shen Han explained.
Indeed, it did seem so, with Tiger Peak Manor pressing step by step, how could Shen Han possibly rest?
But Elder Sizhi focused on how Shen Han addressed him.
"Elder Sizhi..."
It seems Shen Han no longer considers himself a disciple of Five Immortals City.