Chapter 730 - 701: I Refuse the So-Called Great Opportunity He Gave
Chapter 730: Chapter 701: I Refuse the So-Called Great Opportunity He Gave
Tiger Peak Manor.
Having narrowly escaped death at Heqiu Mountain, Shen Ao returned to Tiger Peak Manor, hiding and dodging along the way.
In the manor’s cemetery, Yu Yan’s coffin was yet to be closed, yet two new graves had been added.
You Wanying stood before the three graves.
Spring had arrived, and new sprouts emerged from the once barren graveyard.
Her gaze was fixed, unrelenting.
At this moment, Shen Ao knelt before the three graves, head lowered, not uttering a word.
After a long while, Shen Ao seemed unable to bear it any longer and spoke.
"Master, I was genuinely afraid at that time, truly scared...
I was cowardly, I was incompetent..."
The expression of remorse and self-reproach on Shen Ao’s face didn’t seem the least bit feigned.
This time, he indeed wasn’t pretending; he didn’t even try to find any excuse.
He directly blamed his mistakes on his own cowardice and incompetence.
In the past, Shen Ao would usually come up with reasons and excuses, not wanting You Wanying to look down on him.
But this time, Shen Ao didn’t intend to cover for himself.
He was truly afraid, so much so that he had no mind to justify himself.
Initially, at his best, Shen Han could only kill Yu Yan.
Though this strength was enough to frighten Shen Ao, it wasn’t enough to terrify him.
There were many in Tiger Peak Manor stronger than Yu Yan.
But then, Shen Han unexpectedly killed his senior brother, Ban Wu.
From that moment, Shen Ao began to feel regretful.
He regretted provoking Shen Han.
In Great Wei, Shen Han had ruthlessly suppressed him, causing him considerable humiliation.
Upon reaching the Southern Heaven Continent, he had some stroke of luck.
Shen Ao thought he could regain his lost honor and wash away past humiliations by challenging Shen Han.
In hindsight, if not for his whimsical thoughts, Shen Ao would not be in such a situation.
Tiger Peak Manor wouldn’t have ended up like this either.
"Master..."
Seeing You Wanying not responding to him, Shen Ao couldn’t help but call out again.
This time, You Wanying finally turned to look at Shen Ao.
She waved her hand, and an intangible force gently lifted Shen Ao.
"In my lineage, there were originally only four disciples; now, only you remain.
Ao’Er, if something happens to you again, I truly wouldn’t know what to do..."
The usually strong and fierce You Wanying spoke with an unexpectedly softened tone today.
"Master, I was truly frightened at that time.
He destroyed your Poisonous Mist Incarnation, I really..."
Seeing Shen Ao’s panic-stricken face, You Wanying reached out and gently stroked his head.
"I am not blaming you. In such a situation, a young person couldn’t possibly withstand him.
Fleeing was actually the best option."
You Wanying spoke, then turned to look at the three coffins and graves.
"Ultimately, the responsibility for this matter still lies with me.
I didn’t assess Shen Han’s true strength clearly.
Though he practices the Old Method, his Techniques are incredibly bizarre, and his Realm far surpasses his peers.
Our Tiger Peak Manor’s Poison Skill is utterly ineffective against him.
If I had realized these matters sooner, neither of your senior brothers would have met such a fate."
You Wanying’s words betrayed a profound sense of regret.
"Master, what should we do in the future?"
Shen Ao couldn’t help but ask upon hearing his master’s words.
Though he hated Shen Han and wished for his quick demise, the recent events made Shen Ao wish to temporarily set aside these issues.
He feared being the next to die if he made another move against Shen Han.
Hearing this, You Wanying turned to Shen Ao.
"We have previously misjudged him too many times.
He is a fierce, bloodthirsty Fierce Beast, not merely a rat lurking in the shadows.
Sending you young ones against him is akin to throwing you into the beast’s jaws.
Upon reflection, I’ve decided that dealing with Shen Han will be my responsibility alone.
You young ones should no longer concern yourselves with him.
I want to see if I, in my Illusion Realm, can eliminate him."
Hearing You Wanying’s words, Shen Ao finally felt at ease.
At least he wasn’t being tasked with anything.
If they were to use him as bait once more, he might truly lose his mind.
Shen Ao was indeed overly worried.
After all that had transpired, You Wanying’s understanding of Shen Han had long surpassed initial impressions.
Especially this time, when Shen Han faced her Poisonous Mist Incarnation.
She had her own assessment of Shen Han’s true strength.
Being able to annihilate her Poisonous Mist Incarnation required at least a strength equivalent to the 7th Layer of the Rainbow-Devouring Realm.
With such strength, how could You Wanying possibly allow her disciple to make a move again?
As it stands, only You Wanying herself possesses the strength to confront Shen Han.
The other elders of Tiger Peak Manor are now avoiding confrontation, not wishing to provoke Shen Han.
Two elders even took their disciples and left the manor, seeking solace in quieter places.
They no longer wanted to be involved in the feud between Shen Han and You Wanying.
Even at the expense of Tiger Peak Manor’s reputation for protection, they refused to persist.
Now, only You Wanying can confront Shen Han.
Great Wei.
During these days, Shen Han did his best to relax and not dwell on troubling matters.
He repaired all the treasures damaged by the other elders.
All the young ones, except for Ye Tianxing, chose to take the Washing Marrow Pill given by Shen Han.
Even Liu Xilan decided to try this new Cultivation System.
The rapid advancement of the new system offered them hope.