Chapter 658: Chapter 636: Direct Disciple, Residence

Elder Sizhi has a rather deep understanding of potential.

Temperament is something that can’t be measured.

Not just unlocking seven constraints but even ten.

If one doesn’t settle down to cultivate and explores the way to improve,

the desired result in the end will surely be unachievable.

Tang Chenyang’s performance served as an example for his master and uncles.

Shen Han was somewhat surprised when he heard Elder Sizhi’s words.

"You don’t have to become a disciple under us. Both I and Dean Sixin follow the new system.

The guidance we can provide is limited; most of the time, you’ll have to rely on your own comprehension and improvement.

I’ll give you the title of Direct Disciple, so your training in Five Immortals City will be a bit easier.

Whenever I have time, I can spar with you.

The books say that improvement through the Old Method emphasizes personal experience and spiritual cultivation.

Immerse yourself to better enhance."

Seeing Elder Sizhi’s sincerity, Shen Han no longer hesitated.

He sincerely bowed, thanking the elder for his consideration.

Elder Sizhi spoke openly.

In the teahouse, those who paid attention had essentially heard everything.

Seeing Shen Han agree, a smile finally appeared on Elder Sizhi’s face.

He then invited Shen Han to take a walk on the south side of Five Immortals City.

The south side of Five Immortals City is where the higher-ups reside, the area where Direct Disciples live.

This area is vast, with ample distances between the courtyards.

Just walking along the streets gives off a serene feeling.

Those who were following and trying to eavesdrop on their conversation.

Upon seeing Shen Han and Elder Sizhi head into the southern side of the city, they all stopped appropriately.

It’s a place they couldn’t enter casually.

If they barged in and were caught, it wouldn’t matter what they had discovered.

The moment one is caught sneaking in, they’re labeled a traitor.

Without an insider to lead the way, others dare not enter freely.

Moreover,

one must know that the residents here are Sect Elders and Direct Disciples of Five Immortals City.

Stealthy intrusion would be hard to evade the Inspection of Sect Elders.

Even if one could evade one, could they evade so many residing here?

"Living here, first, you won’t be bothered much.

And second, you won’t need to worry about contribution points any longer.

In the Old Method, the relevant resources and books should be quite cheap.

Hereafter, focus peacefully on your cultivation here."

Elder Sizhi brought Shen Han to an unoccupied courtyard.

"Don’t worry, this isn’t Chenyang’s previous residence.

I was concerned it would make you uncomfortable, so I found a different place for you.

Soon, attendants will come to tidy it up.

Once you settle down, concentrate on cultivating here.

Ignore any gossip, just focus on cultivation."

Elder Sizhi led Shen Han around the courtyard.

As they walked, they talked.

"Before Chenyang left, I said some stern words to him.

Now in the Five Immortals City, those words seem to be spreading around widely.

Even so, I still believe this.

On this cultivation path, though Chenyang has outstanding talent, he will not be your match.

Many people want to see me get embarrassed and eat my words.

But I simply don’t believe it, I’m convinced I didn’t misjudge."

Seeing Elder Sizhi so confident, Shen Han no longer feigned humility.

He too nodded.

When they had a bit of free time,

Elder Sizhi invited Shen Han for some sparring in the courtyard open space.

He restrained his power to the 7th Layer of the Grotto Heaven Realm, matching Tang Chenyang’s level from that day.

An elder and a youth, exchanging moves and honing their skills.

Many of Tang Chenyang’s tricks were indeed taught by Elder Sizhi.

But when he used them, it was a whole different story than Chenyang.

Elder Sizhi wielded a long spear as if stirring the forces of the world.

When the spear tip thrust forward, the surrounding Heaven and Earth’s Momentum surged instantly.

Shen Han even felt that Elder Sizhi was using the spear to manipulate the elements.

Even after dodging the spear tip, he had to evade the Momentum carried by the retreating spear.

Moreover, as the strike retracted, the surrounding Momentum seemed to transform into a fierce tiger.

At the moment Elder Sizhi retracted his strike, the spear seemingly lunged towards Shen Han.

Shen Han could sense that Elder Sizhi was holding back.

Otherwise, the overwhelming Momentum would require his Body Technique to be at its peak to potentially evade.

This is the strength of the new cultivation system, and Tang Chenyang’s weakness was due to incomplete learning.

Shen Han understood clearly.

The new cultivation system is not weak; I must take it seriously.

They sparred for half an hour.

Shen Han was a bit out of breath, but his eyes still shone with determination.

Elder Sizhi, who had suppressed his realm, looked at Shen Han with increased regard.

"If it was that child, Chenyang, after barely sparring with me for a quarter of an hour, he’d be shouting to take a break.

Shen Han, I’ve been thinking, why don’t you try the New Cultivation System?

With your temperament and mindset, you’re bound to achieve impressive accomplishments."

Hearing this, Shen Han didn’t think much and simply shook his head.

"When I first arrived at Five Immortals City, the talent testing showed I had the weakest potential..."

Shen Han explained with a slight smile on his face.

Although Shen Han now had the means to break through his bodily constraints, he had no desire to try the Old Method.

After all, the Washing Marrow would directly ruin his current strength Realm.

Shen Han found it hard to accept at the moment.

Hearing Shen Han’s words, Elder Sizhi paused for a moment.

"Sometimes talent tests aren’t entirely accurate..."

Seeing that Elder Sizhi still wanted to persuade him, Shen Han, with a resolute look, shook his head.

"To be honest with you, Elder Sizhi, my current strength Realm is still somewhat useful.

I came to the Southern Heaven Continent from my hometown, partly to seek improvement.

But mainly, I came here to find my uncle."

Saying this, Shen Han no longer concealed his intentions and explained why he came.

Hearing that Shen Han’s uncle from the Yun Family, an Alchemist, was taken away for no reason, Elder Sizhi seemed to have a thought.

"Elder, do you know something?"

Shen Han’s eyes lit up slightly as he asked eagerly.

Elder Sizhi furrowed his brows, casually manipulating Heaven and Earth’s Momentum, as if pondering something.

"I can’t be certain about some things, so continue your cultivation with peace of mind.

If I get any information, I’ll come and tell you immediately."

Upon hearing this, Shen Han immediately thanked Elder Sizhi.

As for his uncle’s whereabouts, he truly had no leads at the moment.

The attendants moved swiftly, and it wasn’t long before the entire courtyard was set up.

The courtyard was indeed spacious; besides having a wide living space, the cultivation area was also vast.

Shen Han wasn’t particularly picky about living conditions, but this courtyard was undeniably quieter.

With the status of a Direct Disciple, he now had access to more places.

Previously, as a Servant Disciple, he could only enter the Book Collection Pavilion of the Thick Earth Tower.

Now, with the Direct Disciple identity, he could visit all the Pavilions in the five towers.

Early one morning, Shen Han went to explore the other Book Collection Pavilions.

But after a glance, Shen Han felt a bit disappointed.

The Thick Earth Tower had a level dedicated entirely to Old Method texts.

But in the other towers, they didn’t seem to stash extra books for show.

In the entire pavilion, there were only a few texts about the Old Method.

And those texts mostly contained general introductory content.

Aimed at providing the disciples of Five Immortals City with a better understanding of the Old Method.

Such results made Shen Han lose some interest.

Conversely, the Book Collection Pavilion of the Thick Earth Tower was more useful to him.

He spent about five days browsing through the other pavilions.

After selectively reading, Shen Han still spent most of his time in the Book Collection Pavilion of the Thick Earth Tower.

During this period, he also had a small gathering with the sisters Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing.

The rumors outside had already spread everywhere.

They said that Shen Han had entered the ranks of Direct Disciples.

Upon seeing Shen Han, the two girls now wore teasing smiles, calling him Senior Brother Shen.

The news of his promotion to Direct Disciple had even spread throughout Great Wei.

News with a hot topic indeed spreads incredibly fast.

The previously worried Madam Yun was now much more at ease.

Originally, upon hearing that Shen Han had to work as a Servant Disciple upon reaching the Southern Heaven Continent, she felt a pang of bitterness in her heart.

But in less than three months, Shen Han had risen from Servant Disciple to Direct Disciple.

Though Madam Yun might not know the implications, just hearing the titles, she knew Shen Han’s life had improved significantly.

When transmitting voice to Madam Yun, Shen Han could feel that her tone was now much more relaxed.

Unlike before, when there was always a hint of heaviness in her words.

In a way, this was one advantage of having the Servant Disciple status.

But through these events, Shen Han also knew that in the future, should he engage in any adventurous acts,

he must ensure they remain undisclosed to others.

Otherwise, it might reach Great Wei, and fall upon Madam Yun’s ears, causing undue worry.

Around 5:00 PM, after leaving the Book Collection Pavilion, Shen Han returned to his courtyard.

Shen Han no longer stayed up all night reading in the pavilion.

Because at night, Elder Sizhi often came to converse with him.

Upon entering the courtyard, Elder Sizhi had come very early today and was waiting in the courtyard.

However, today he wasn’t alone in the courtyard.

The woman beside him, Dean Sixin, Shen Han had met before.

But the other person was a first-time encounter for Shen Han.

From the positions where the three stood, Shen Han could discern some clues.

Elder Sizhi and Dean Sixin were unconsciously standing Half-Step behind.

Such a stance already indicated the identity of the person in front.

Above the Elders of Five Immortals City are the four Deans.

And above the Deans, there’s only the Vice Sect Leader and Sect Leader.

And as the Sect Leader of Five Immortals City rarely shows up, being in secluded cultivation,

the person before him was most likely the Vice Sect Leader.

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