Chapter 539: Chapter 252: Method to Break Through to the Seventh Layer of the True Master Realm

’I refuse to believe it. I’ll pass this trial, with or without Elixir Pills!’

Fueled by this tenacity, Jiang Che began to try various methods, searching for an opportunity to break through.

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「Taixu Hall.」

The four Vein Masters gathered once again for their regular meeting.

"Speaking of which, there are quite a few decent ones among this batch of True Inheritor Candidates."

Gu Shan, the Vein Master of Coiling Dragon Peak, said in a booming voice:

"Ji Lingfeng from Heaven-Slaying Peak, my own unworthy disciple Xing Lie, and Chu Yun from Spirit Void Peak have all made astounding progress this past year. Their Temperaments have also been honed quite well."

"Especially Fu Yue of Shadow Killing Peak."

Gu Shan glanced at Moon Shadow, who was shrouded in black mist, and remarked with a sigh, "To return after recovering from her injuries and still be able to reach the Thirty-Ninth Layer again... that kind of resilience is truly rare."

Moon Shadow’s tone was as icy as ever. "Fu Yue may be good, but she still lacks what it takes to truly cross that threshold."

Everyone knew that the threshold she spoke of was none other than the Ninth True Inheritor, Cao Ge!

"Heh, it won’t be so easy to unseat Cao Ge..."

Lei Wanjun smiled, clearly quite satisfied with this disciple of his.

"Although he has never been able to take the next step and challenge the Eighth True Inheritor, Mu Qing, that doesn’t mean he has been stagnating."

"On the contrary, he has built an incredibly deep foundation at the Peak of the Thirteenth Layer of the True Master Realm!"

"Ji Lingfeng and the other three may have reached the门槛, but if it came down to a true life-and-death battle, I’d say... their chances of winning are less than thirty percent!"

Daoist Wu Wei also nodded slightly in agreement.

"Indeed. That boy Cao Ge is ruthless, and he has quite a few trump cards up his sleeve. Although those four youngsters have great potential, they are young, after all, and still need time to mature."

Although some felt they might not be completely without a chance.

But those present were all Grandmasters with sharp and discerning eyes.

The general consensus was—

For this generation of Candidates to rise to the top, they still needed to bide their time!

After they finished discussing the top few, the topic gradually shifted.

"By the way, Junior Brother Wu Wei."

Lei Wanjun suddenly turned his head, looking at Daoist Wu Wei with a smirk.

"Speaking of which, whatever happened to that Jiang Che you promoted against convention? A year has passed and there’s been no news from him at all."

At his words, Gu Shan and Moon Shadow also looked over.

Although they hadn’t openly opposed Daoist Wu Wei’s decision to grant Jiang Che the status of a True Inheritor Candidate, they secretly felt it had been excessive.

After all, Jiang Che’s Realm at the time had been far too low. And while his extraordinary Talent was undeniable, his foundation was still shallow.

"Yes, Wu Wei."

Gu Shan couldn’t help but speak up. "I’ve seen on the rankings that Jiang Che’s name has been stuck at the very bottom. Has he not even attempted the tower once?"

Lei Wanjun added:

"The other Candidates, even the ones at the bottom, challenge it once or twice a month to hone their skills."

"But your boy is a special case. I hear he just holes up in seclusion all day."

"What? Does he look down on the Demon Suppression Tower? Or... is he too afraid to go?"

"Of course, his Realm is low, so he wouldn’t get past many layers even if he went. But... it’s a matter of attitude!"

"Too afraid to even make an attempt, all while taking the Sect’s best resources and hiding like a turtle in its shell? That’s just pathetic!"

"If he was afraid of losing face, then he shouldn’t have accepted the position of True Inheritor Candidate in the first place!"

Faced with everyone’s doubts and Lei Wanjun’s provocation, Daoist Wu Wei’s expression remained unchanged. He flicked the Duster in his hand lightly, his demeanor profound and inscrutable.

"Heh, what’s the rush?"

He said nonchalantly:

"A rough jade must be finely carved, and a great sword must be kept in its sheath."

"That child, Jiang Che, is biding his time, polishing his foundation."

"It is not yet time for him to draw his blade."

"When the time is right, he will naturally shock everyone. There’s no need for Senior Brother Lei to worry himself!"

Lei Wanjun snorted coldly. "Fine, then I’ll wait and see how he ’shocks everyone’! Let’s hope he’s not just a dud!"

...

After the meeting dispersed, Daoist Wu Wei returned to Spirit Void Peak, his brows furrowing involuntarily.

’What on earth is that kid up to?’

’I told him to be steady and build a solid foundation, but I didn’t tell him to be completely inactive!’

’It’s been a year, and he hasn’t even gone to the Demon Suppression Tower once...’

’Even if his Realm is low, it would do him good to challenge ten or so layers just to get some practice.’

’Could it be... he’s really afraid of losing face?’

’That shouldn’t be it. With his Temperament, he shouldn’t be so fragile.’

Daoist Wu Wei was completely baffled.

He still had faith in Jiang Che.

But the boy’s utterly inactive stance was making even him, the boy’s grandmaster, feel a bit uncertain.

’Forget it. I’d better go give that kid a push!’

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