Chapter 651: Chapter 629: Lost to a Servant Disciple

Today, Five Immortals City is bustling.

The competition between direct disciples and servant disciples has attracted a lot of attention.

But the more explosive news is that the servant disciple defeated the direct disciple.

In Five Immortals City, a distinguished direct disciple lost to a servant disciple.

Even other sects have caught wind of this, sending messages to inquire.

All day long, almost everywhere is discussing this matter.

Why did the direct disciple Tang Chenyang lose? Everyone from Elders to disciples is contemplating this topic.

The techniques used by Shen Han surely were perceived as extraordinary.

Those cultivating the new system can invoke Heaven and Earth’s Momentum through their techniques.

Yet Shen Han seems uninterested in borrowing Heaven and Earth’s Momentum.

However, many still don’t consider the Old Method.

So young, cultivating the Old Method and yet defeated Tang Chenyang.

They immediately ruled this out.

As night gradually fell, Shen Han thought for a while, deciding to return to the bamboo lodge.

Servant disciples aren’t required to return to the bamboo lodge every day.

Shen Han, not lacking Contribution Points, could seek an inn or restaurant to stay.

Still, Shen Han wanted to take a look.

After this matter has passed, did those people create any new troubles for him?

After bidding farewell to the two sisters of the Song Family, Shen Han walked toward the bamboo lodge.

After today’s competition ended, some have already arrived at the bamboo lodge.

Among them, quite a few are Inner Sect disciples.

Sneakily, they went to observe Shen Han’s dwelling.

Frankly speaking, they wanted to glean insights into Shen Han’s cultivation method.

To see if there were any clues from what he uses and where he resides.

The empty room left those who came to investigate rather disappointed.

Shen Han walked towards the bamboo lodge.

Though he defeated a direct disciple in the competition, Shen Han’s status remained that of a servant disciple.

Unable to walk the air.

Over such trivial rights, Shen Han was too lazy to contend.

Walking a bit faster, a few steps later he arrived at the bamboo lodge.

By 5:00 PM, as night had already fallen.

In front, the bamboo lodge still looked the same, appearing somewhat chaotic.

He entered the yard.

When the group of servant disciples saw Shen Han, they were momentarily stunned.

Regaining composure, they unconsciously moved their feet, wanting to distance themselves from Shen Han.

Before the competition, they each wanted to see Shen Han having a hard time.

After the competition, they had come to understand.

Shen Han was not on the same level as the servant disciples.

Shen Han stood in the courtyard, raising his eyes to sweep over the crowd.

Previously, they couldn’t perceive any oppressive aura coming from Shen Han.

In their hearts, they thought Shen Han was similar to them.

Now, though they still couldn’t feel it, they all understood.

The old saying indeed rang true.

Only after experiencing, one can learn the best lessons.

After a while, a disciple with some insight brought over a rattan chair, placing it behind Shen Han.

Shen Han raised his eyes to look at him, then sat down.

Once one sets an example, others quickly follow suit.

At his side, tea was already being brewed.

"Has your Senior Brother Xing come by?"

Shen Han asked softly.

Hearing this, a few servant disciples quickly replied.

"In response to Senior Brother Shen, it’s heard that Xing Yonghai was extremely frightened, after the competition his face lost all color.

Like he’s seriously ill, probably won’t come around for a while."

Several of them babbled, attempting to please Shen Han as much as possible.

Shen Han said no more.

This is the survival habit of those at the bottom; no need to fuss over it.

"Besides this competition, has any other trouble fallen upon me?"

Shen Han asked once more.

Upon hearing this, the servant disciples beside him thought for a moment and shook their heads.

"If there were, Senior Brother Shen, after you took action today, it vanished."

This person spoke more directly and accurately.

Indeed that’s the case.

After Shen Han exchanged moves with Tang Chenyang, the petty tricks and schemes Xing Yonghai prepared had lost their effect.

"One more thing, whether being challenged or challenging others, all participants must wait thirty days, right?"

Shen Han questioned about this rule.

"Senior Brother Shen is correct, that’s indeed how the rules are set."

"Very well, when you see Xing Yonghai, convey a message.

Tell him that in thirty days, I will challenge him, let him be prepared."

Leaving this word behind, Shen Han also stood to leave.

The group of servant disciples respectfully stood, watching and seeing Shen Han off.

This manner, however, made Shen Han somewhat uncomfortable.

"No need for this, go about your business as usual.

Additionally, let me give you some advice.

Though surviving is tough for servant disciples, there’s no need to push others into the abyss.

Others living harder won’t make your lives better."

What Shen Han spoke, was sincere thoughts from his heart.

Already living a tough enough life.

Why keep accusing and suppressing each other like this?

"We understand, Senior Brother Shen..."

A group of people responded, agreeing quickly.

"Also, tell Xing Yonghai this.

He shouldn’t strip off his clothes and crawl to beg my forgiveness.

I don’t share his twisted interests; these techniques have no use for me, so he can save himself the effort."

Having said that, Shen Han didn’t stay in the bamboo loft.

Having wasted so much time during the day, at night, he went to read books again.

Currently, Song Xiaobing had quit her job recording visits at the Book Collection Pavilion.

Others aren’t aware of her talent, but Song Xiaodie knows it well.

Having unlocked the restraints of the Six Path, Song Xiaobing now has the qualifications to become a Direct Disciple.

How could such a genius possibly be a gatekeeper?

Song Xiaodie would rather guard the gate herself than let her sister do it.

Today, upon arriving at the Book Collection Pavilion, Shen Han went to the third layer.

The books in this layer already had some depth.

There were certain thorough discussions about the new cultivation system.

From the daytime exchange, Shen Han gained a basic understanding of the new cultivation system from Tang Chenyang.

The aura Tang Chenyang released was even slightly stronger than his own.

But in practical combat, he wasn’t that formidable.

The victory in this match proved one thing.

The new cultivation system isn’t significantly more powerful than the old method.

Between comparable strengths, the new method isn’t overwhelmingly strong.

But claiming this new method is problematic and less effective in combat than the old cultivation system isn’t Shen Han’s view.

If the new cultivation system were truly weak, it wouldn’t have replaced the old method over four thousand years ago.

It’s very likely that Tang Chenyang’s own strength was inadequate.

He had the strength and realm, but his other practical combat skills lagged greatly.

Shen Han had a sense of this.

Elder Sizhi, who struck against him, had very fierce attacks.

If he had been slightly careless, he might have been severely injured then.

From Elder Sizhi’s attack, it’s evident the new cultivation system isn’t just showy; it holds countless lethal techniques.

Ascending to the third layer of the Book Collection Pavilion, Shen Han perused the tomes there.

The new cultivation system also contains numerous battle techniques.

Tang Chenyang noticeably lacked practical combat experience, seemingly believing he could easily crush opponents by relying on his realm and strength.

This praised genius disciple was evidently too arrogant.

Shen Han read many tomes on the third layer.

The weapons and treasures used by cultivators are significant in the New Method.

The quality of weapons and treasures can improve the effect of harnessing Heaven and Earth’s momentum.

After reading for five two-hour stretches, he finally had sufficient understanding of the combat power of the new cultivation system.

The essence of the new cultivation system had already been elucidated in the previously read tomes.

The entire cultivation process involves harnessing the momentum of Heaven and Earth.

Borrowing Heaven and Earth Creation to strengthen the physique and elevate the realm.

The more restraints a cultivator unlocks, the easier it becomes to tap into Heaven and Earth Creation.

Qianmu Fan’s rapid entry into the 1st Layer of Grotto Heaven was due to unlocking seven restraints.

However, a swift realm advancement doesn’t guarantee strong practical combat power.

Inadequate understanding and application of the Cultivation Technique often lead to defeat.

Just like in the Divine Land, those who forcibly elevate their realm using Pills.

Shen Han had a rough prediction in his mind.

With the new cultivation system, cultivators in their youth would focus entirely on elevating their realm.

After reaching a certain realm, they’d turn their attention to diligently studying practical combat arts.

This explains why practitioners of the new cultivation method can advance realms so quickly.

It’s not like the old cultivation method of taking one step at a time, securely and steadily.

In a courtyard to the south of Five Immortals City.

After bringing Tang Chenyang back from the Martial Arts Arena, Elder Sizhi made him kneel in the courtyard.

He kneeled for four two-hour stretches.

Elder Sizhi said nothing, merely sitting beside him in silence.

Tang Chenyang kept his head down, saying nothing either.

As the sky darkened completely, servants who came to light lamps in the courtyard were startled by the scene.

After cautiously lighting the courtyard’s lamps, they fled quickly, fearing they’d get implicated.

At 9 p.m., a figure appeared in the courtyard.

Seeing the newcomer, Tang Chenyang couldn’t help but move slightly.

At that movement, a stick struck his body.

"Kneel properly, don’t move. Unless twelve two-hour stretches pass, I won’t let you up no matter who pleads."

As Elder Sizhi’s words fell, the just-arrived figure immediately stepped in to support Tang Chenyang.

Completely ignoring Elder Sizhi’s words.

Seeing this, Elder Sizhi’s face was full of helplessness.

"My dear sister, by indulging him like this, you’ll ruin this child sooner or later..."

In response, the middle-aged woman before him gave him an annoyed glance.

"Didn’t I spoil you the same when you were young? How come I didn’t ruin you?

It’s easy to talk when standing; don’t know where you picked up such bad habits."

Facing this retort, Elder Sizhi felt even more helpless.

He wanted to argue back but remembered that his older sister indeed spoiled him when he was young.

"Tell me, what did you do this time to anger Elder Sizhi again?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Chenyang glanced at Elder Sizhi, hesitating before speaking.

"Master, I participated in a Martial Arts Arena competition today and lost..."

"Is that all?"

"I lost to a Servant Disciple."

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