Chapter 657: Chapter 635: I Don’t Favor the Eliminated Old Method, But I Favor You

Tang Chenyang threw out a sentence and then left the courtyard.

Watching his departing figure, a deeper sense of guilt appeared on Dean Sixin’s face.

Turning to look at Elder Sizhi, he spoke somewhat reproachfully:

"Why do you speak so straightforwardly? Wouldn’t it be better to be more tactful...

Chenyang, that child, rarely hears such harsh words."

"Elder Sister, those words I just said weren’t harsh at all.

Actually, after exchanging with Shen Han for half a day, I have some understanding of his talents.

If I were truly to speak harshly.

It would be that Tang Chenyang, even if he were not lazy and diligently cultivated, would still not be Shen Han’s match.

His talent and potential are inferior to Shen Han’s.

Saying this to him would be the truly harsh words."

Elder Sizhi spoke softly to his elder sister.

Hearing this, Dean Sixin merely sighed.

"I hope Chenyang’s cultivation in the future can proceed smoothly.

As his master, I failed to guide him on the right path.

If today’s frustration can motivate him to improve, then it might actually be a good thing.

For today, let it be considered the master’s last lesson to him."

After leaving the courtyard, Tang Chenyang didn’t linger in Five Immortals City.

By night, he flew towards his Tang family.

The Tang family is a large family and is relatively powerful in the surrounding area.

Of course, it definitely can’t compare with a large sect like Five Immortals City.

But finding another sect for Tang Chenyang wouldn’t be difficult.

And with the Tang family as a backing, Tang Chenyang wouldn’t be doubted or questioned.

It would certainly be much easier than with Shen Han and the Song Xiaodie sisters in terms of joining a sect.

Tang Chenyang’s departure quickly spread within the sect.

The people in Five Immortals City were somewhat surprised to hear that Tang Chenyang had already left.

The upper echelons of Five Immortals City favoring Shen Han would definitely upset Tang Chenyang and Qianmu Fan.

This was foreseeable, and everyone could anticipate it.

But what was unexpected was that Dean Sixin was really willing to give up Tang Chenyang for Shen Han?

It’s important to know that Tang Chenyang was a genius who had unlocked seven constraints.

In the current younger generation, he is considered one of the outstanding ones.

Many people have commented, saying that in the future, he would compete with Qianmu Fan.

But as of now, Qianmu Fan has not yet grown up.

Just because of this competition, Tang Chenyang lost to Shen Han and was abandoned?

The news quickly spread within Five Immortals City.

Various opinions and arguments began to circulate throughout the day.

All sorts of views created a somewhat chaotic atmosphere.

When Shen Han heard this news, he was also very surprised.

That Elder Sizhi would make such a decision.

That they would choose to abandon Tang Chenyang.

In these rumors, those from Five Immortals City, couldn’t help but mock Tang Chenyang and Qianmu Fan.

Tang Chenyang left, but Qianmu Fan was still residing in Five Immortals City.

These mockeries emerged in less than half a day.

Another piece of news about Shen Han also surfaced.

Shen Han does not practice the most common cultivation system in Southern Heaven Continent.

What he practices is the Old Method from more than four thousand years ago, which was already deemed obsolete!

Upon the release of this news, it immediately caused a great uproar.

The matter of Shen Han competing with Tang Chenyang was still brewing, seemingly endless.

After the news came out, the upper management of Five Immortals City began to investigate the truth of the information.

It took nearly a day, along with speaking with Shen Han in person.

It has been confirmed that Shen Han does practice the Old Method.

His Body Technique and abilities, along with his Realm, were all learned in his homeland...

Once the news emerged, the evaluation of Shen Han began to change dramatically again.

Many people started saying that Dean Sixin made a foolish decision and misjudged.

Choosing to abandon a seven-constraint-unlocking genius for someone practicing the Old Method.

And, the fact that Tang Chenyang, this genius, left Five Immortals City.

It was like picking up a sesame seed while losing a watermelon.

The people of Southern Heaven Continent don’t have profound research on the Old Method.

But everyone has some basic understanding.

That is, the progress in the Old Method is far slower than the New Method.

Shen Han may surpass Tang Chenyang now, but what about a year later?

Two years later, three years later...

Tang Chenyang, who practices the New Cultivation System, has already unlocked seven constraints.

Even if Shen Han shows great talent in the Old Method, so what?

Can he surpass Tang Chenyang?

Those who understand the Old Method even think that Shen Han has no future.

The current strength and Realm that Shen Han displays are approximately at the 6th or 7th layer of the Grotto Heaven Realm.

Wanting to make even a small step forward.

It might take another twenty or thirty years.

In such a long time, who knows where Tang Chenyang and Qianmu Fan, who practice the New Cultivation System, will have reached...

After these messages came out, Shen Han candidly explained.

He practices the Old Method and has no interest in switching to the New Method.

Though the New Cultivation System is fast, Shen Han has some suspicions about it.

Torn between options, he still chose to give it up.

Upon learning Shen Han’s thoughts, most of the Elders interested in him gave up.

Meanwhile, some voices also emerged.

Saying they should invite Tang Chenyang back.

Because a mediocrity drove away a genius.

Shen Han was naturally the mediocrity being talked about.

After coming out of the Book Collection Pavilion, Shen Han didn’t pay much mind to the gossip outside.

As long as Five Immortals City didn’t trouble him, he could continue muddling along as a Servant Disciple.

After some time, he planned to go through all the books in the Thick Earth Tower’s Book Collection Pavilion.

If there was nothing to gain, he might even consider switching sects.

The purpose of coming here was very clear.

Just as he stepped out of the Book Collection Pavilion, Shen Han saw Elder Sizhi.

The last time they talked, it was actually quite pleasant.

This Elder, who initially left a poor impression, turned out to be much better than he’d imagined.

He was quite straightforward in both speech and actions.

It’s just that the recent news about him cultivating the Old Method had already spread.

Upon seeing Elder Sizhi, Shen Han raised his eyes and greeted him respectfully.

"Come on, I came looking for you.

Let’s talk at the teahouse."

The two walked towards the teahouse.

Along the way, many people glanced in their direction.

"Did that Senior Brother Tang really leave Five Immortals City?"

"What, do you think it’s because of you that I drove him away?"

Elder Sizhi chuckled, returning the question.

Shen Han paused: "The rumors indeed say so."

As they spoke, they entered the teahouse.

The waiter sensibly brought over tea and snacks.

After entering summer, the teahouse would have many more customers.

Sitting by the inner city river certainly had a cooling effect.

"Rumors tend to take on a life of their own with just three taels worth of truth.

They run wild, adding elements crafted by the crowd along the way.

Tang Chenyang’s departure has you as the catalyst, that’s true.

But it’s not the fundamental reason.

He wanted us to take action against you.

If not to break your limbs, at least to make you lose face."

Hearing this, a wry smile appeared on Shen Han’s face.

"As someone cultivating the Old Method, it’s quite normal for an Elder to help a Direct Disciple punish me."

"You’re mocking me for stepping in during the Martial Arts Arena that day, aren’t you?

That day, I was indeed a bit hasty.

Had Chenyang taken that blow, it might have caused severe damage.

But one thing you must understand, I am not some Elder from an evil sect.

I may play favorites and protect my own.

But I won’t go as far as an evil-doer, wanting sect disciples dead."

Elder Sizhi answered seriously; he understood Shen Han still harbored some concerns about him.

"Chenyang’s departure had you as a catalyst, but it wasn’t the fundamental cause.

Chenyang had been under my eldest sister for ten years, unshackling seven constraints, with extraordinary talent.

But his temperament was inferior to many Outer Sect disciples.

He was extremely lazy in both cultivation and training.

Arrogant due to his perceived talent, he assumed that talent alone could assure success.

Yet, how many geniuses have fallen on the path of cultivation?

Even those of us who’ve been cultivating for over a hundred years are still diligently improving.

Yet he couldn’t tolerate any criticism or reprimand.

He was even too lazy to seize opportunities himself, wanting us to hand them to him."

Elder Sizhi’s words clarified the reasons.

Shen Han, hearing this, indeed realized that even without his presence, Tang Chenyang would have been abandoned sooner or later.

"Diligence and initiative are also forms of talent.

But Tang Chenyang didn’t understand this, and felt we were being harsh on him.

Recruiting you was also to teach him a lesson, hoping he wouldn’t be so careless.

Unexpectedly, he wouldn’t accept this at all and chose to leave immediately."

Mentioning Tang Chenyang, Elder Sizhi showed a hint of regret.

Spending time together naturally formed bonds.

Previously, Elder Sizhi often managed Tang Chenyang.

His departure inevitably affected Elder Sizhi’s mood.

"But for you, Elder, you’ve indeed lost a genius disciple now.

Surely, you wouldn’t genuinely want to recruit me, a disciple cultivating the Old Method?"

Shen Han understood Elder Sizhi’s explanation.

But surely this wasn’t an attempt to recruit him.

Upon hearing Shen Han’s words, Elder Sizhi looked at him intently.

"Actually, I am here to recruit you.

In cultivating the Old Method, my guidance will indeed be limited.

But I can offer you a slightly better cultivation environment, and even spar with you."

"Elder, are you sure?

I am cultivating the Old Method; the rumors declare I won’t advance for fifty years."

Shen Han, skeptical, added.

"To be honest, recruiting you does have some of my personal motives.

In our last conversation, I gained a lot from you.

It’s unimaginable to gain such insights from a disciple, and that’s one reason.

Secondly, I believe in you.

Not in the outdated Old Method, but because I think you might be different."

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