In the courtyard, it was midsummer, with lush greenery all around.
Everywhere was full of life.
Yet Shen Han was completely uninterested in the scenery around him.
"Elder Sizhi, how much do you know about Tiger Peak Manor?
I have searched through the Book Collection Pavilion; the annals contain little description of this sect.
It seems inconspicuous on the Southern Heaven Continent.
Also, what exactly is the manifestation of this sect’s sinister nature?"
Shen Han frowned, constantly pressing for news of Tiger Peak Manor.
Hearing this, Elder Sizhi felt a bit helpless, and also watched Shen Han with some concern.
"You think Tiger Peak Manor is inconspicuous mainly because we have no interaction with them.
In truth, Tiger Peak Manor is a very domineering sect.
Whenever it involves their core interests, they don’t yield an inch.
Moreover, this sect is extremely protective of its members.
It’s very difficult to become a disciple of theirs, but once you join, the entire sect stands behind you."
Elder Sizhi said this and couldn’t help but turn his head to look at Shen Han.
Shen Han also understood why Elder Sizhi had previously advised him to reconcile grievances.
"As for the sinister nature of Tiger Peak Manor, it’s exactly what I’ve told you.
The cultivation technique they practice is elusive, and their techniques are often accompanied by bizarre toxins.
When facing someone from Tiger Peak Manor, even if the strength is comparable, one might suffer great losses."
Elder Sizhi patiently analyzed these messages for Shen Han.
"Shen Han, don’t provoke Tiger Peak Manor.
Hiding away is the best way to handle it.
The people from your hometown all practice the old method; how could they be opponents for the strong of Tiger Peak Manor?"
Elder Sizhi’s advice, Shen Han took as the concern of a senior.
Facing a crisis, hiding is a solution.
But it’s a solution with hidden dangers.
If a slight leak occurs, the danger faced might be even greater than at the beginning.
Moreover, Shen Han was truly not afraid of poison.
"Thank you, Elder Sizhi, for your care during this period.
My hometown is facing changes; I may have to return shortly.
The crisis is everywhere, but I still must return."
"Why are you so stubborn?
What can you do after going back, except put yourself in crisis?
Do you really think you have the strength to face the strong of Tiger Peak Manor?"
Elder Sizhi was frustrated, unable to persuade Shen Han despite his words.
After hesitating for a moment, he led Shen Han towards the center of Five Immortals City.
The two arrived at the Cang Building, and under Elder Sizhi’s guidance, they directly reached the top level.
"You have never faced a true strong opponent, which is why you have this unjustified confidence.
Not to mention you practice the old method, even I, facing the top-level masters of Tiger Peak Manor, would surely be injured and defeated.
The protection they offer within Tiger Peak Manor is beyond your imagination.
If you fend off their ordinary masters, they will send even stronger ones against you.
Also, let me tell you one more thing.
Shen Han, if you really get into a fight with Tiger Peak Manor, you may be injured by them, but never injure their people.
Their members are few but each one is crazy.
If you harm their people, you might have to pay with your life.
If you have some strength and fend off a few attacks,
the manor master himself might come personally, and that would be normal."
Elder Sizhi tried to clarify the dangers, hoping to persuade Shen Han.
But seeing Shen Han’s expression, there was no sign of giving up.
"Are you sure you still want to provoke Tiger Peak Manor?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Han smiled and nodded firmly.
Seeing this, Elder Sizhi could only shake his head helplessly.
"You really are stubborn, truly unafraid of losing your life."
The two stood on the top level of Cang Building.
In the empty floor, several stone blocks were placed.
"Bringing you here to the Cang Building is to let you see the strength of top-level masters.
In Tiger Peak Manor, there are certainly masters stronger than me.
Since you’ve decided, come and try to see how you fare when facing a top-level master.
Go ahead, on those stone blocks are marks left by masters.
With such confidence, go and see the real strength of masters.
If you can’t hold on, immediately withdraw your heart thought, don’t overdo it."
Shen Han turned his head to look ahead, where only a few stone blocks were placed.
Cang Building is the highest-status building in Five Immortals City.
The things stored on its top level are naturally mysterious and self-evident.
Following Elder Sizhi’s instructions, Shen Han quickly walked forward.
He stopped and looked at the stone block in front.
The edge of the stone block was neatly squared, presumably chiseled out and placed here later.
Shen Han walked to the first massive stone block.
On the stone block was a mark left by a sharp weapon.
The depth of the mark showed the skilled person’s foundation.
In an instant, Shen Han only glanced at the mark a few times before a sweet taste surged in his throat.
The next moment, blood was already oozing from the corner of Shen Han’s mouth.
His whole body’s energy and blood churned as if he had been struck hard.
Nearby, Elder Sizhi immediately pulled Shen Han back.
"Did you feel it? This is the power of a top-level master.
In front of them, even resisting a single thought is a luxury..."
Elder Sizhi continued to explain the possible dangers to Shen Han.
However, at this moment, Shen Han was holding his breath and focusing his mind.
The "Unceasing Skill" had long been operating, and the injury from surging vital energy had no effect on Shen Han.
"Elder Sizhi, I want to try again."
Upon hearing this, Elder Sizhi was stunned.
After a while, he couldn’t help but speak: "Are all of you who practice the Old Method so stubborn?
The thought of a strong person, though just a thought, is not something you can withstand.
Perhaps in your hometown, you are a genius among the young generation, invincible in the world.
But Shen Han, I’m not trying to discourage you, you are still far from being a true strong person."
Shen Han nodded, not refuting Elder Sizhi’s words.
But the next moment, he already stepped forward again.
Mind focused.
In an instant, that thought surged again.
The thought of a top strong person could shake the mind and move mountains and seas.
But this time, Shen Han was not as embarrassed as before.
The power of laws surged around him, and he already held a long sword in his hand.
Arriving at this Southern Heaven Continent, Shen Han’s greatest gain was actually that book "Great Tao Fusion Technique."
Third Grade moving towards Second Grade is intention moving towards Tao.
Shen Han’s previous painstaking contemplation always failed to grasp its profound truth.
But at this moment, Shen Han’s thoughts surged like waves, like mountains moving.
Vaguely, he seemed to feel this so-called Tao.
Tao is an obsession, the gathering of countless thoughts.
From Bone Tempering, step by step along the path of trial and enhancement.
He realized his own intent.
His intent is Desperate Intent, the Desperate Intent of protection.
To protect those he cares about, ready to perish together, facing death without fear.
And now, Shen Han was attaching this trace of Desperate Intent to his own thoughts piece by piece.
As water flows by, every drop of water would be stained with this Desperate Intent.
Thoughts gather, turning into obsessions, turning into his own Tao!
Tao!
At this moment, Shen Han was already standing before that massive stone.
Thoughts intersecting with the thought of the strong person.
Easily shattered before, but now he could still resist.
In the span of a dozen breaths, the hand holding the long sword was already trembling.
His face was also paler.
But when intention moves towards Tao, one is no longer so fragile.
Elder Sizhi beside him didn’t expect to see such a sight.
Typical disciples in the 10th layer of the Grotto Heaven Realm, even stepping into the Rainbow-Devouring Realm, find it difficult to resist the thought left by this strong person.
Shen Han practices the Old Method, his realm is around the 6th layer of the Grotto Heaven Realm.
Yet it seems, he can withstand the thought left by this strong person!
At this moment, Shen Han felt he wasn’t standing on the top floor of the Cang Building.
But rather at a junction of water and sky.
Before him, it wasn’t the massive stone but a human-shaped shadow.
The shadow held in its hand, the shadow of a blade.
At the junction of water and sky, Shen Han brandished his sword against the shadow.
Blade shadows slashed, even the endless water surface would be split with a crack.
But Shen Han had not the slightest intention to retreat.
What of the shadow of a strong person?
Even if the strong person themselves arrived, his heart held the intent of protection.
He was unafraid.
The long sword in his hand was sharp, without a moment’s pause.
When he returned to his senses, Shen Han realized he was standing again on the top floor of the Cang Building.
The surface of the massive stone before him showed that the blade marks had shattered and fallen off.
Elder Sizhi hurriedly pulled Shen Han away, not allowing him to look at that massive stone again.
It wasn’t until they were far from the Cang Building that Elder Sizhi released his hand.
His gaze fell on Shen Han, wanting to say something, but with his mouth open, he couldn’t utter a word.
Though not practicing the Old Method, Elder Sizhi, no matter how foolish, could see Shen Han’s extraordinariness.
The blade mark on that massive stone was left by the 13th Sect Leader of Five Immortals City.
This Sect Leader was the strongest person in the history of Five Immortals City.
That blade mark, although just a thought of his.
Yet it was already stronger than many elders’ strikes.
But Shen Han, not only resisted this thought.
But also shattered and eliminated it.
"You child, this old man really doesn’t know what to say to you..."
Elder Sizhi’s face was full of helplessness.
Hearing this, Shen Han just smiled.
"Are you sure you want to go back, to provoke that Tiger Peak Manor?"
"My cultivation skill, it’s just to protect my loved ones.
If I can’t protect them, why bother cultivating."
Shen Han had not the slightest hesitation, even if defeated by that strong person’s thought, he still wanted to go back.
These words of Shen Han left Elder Sizhi at a loss for words to persuade him.
Moreover, practicing the Old Method, Shen Han didn’t get much benefit in Five Immortals City.
Going back wouldn’t impact Shen Han’s cultivation progress.
Thinking of these things, Elder Sizhi could only emphasize to Shen Han once more.
When dealing with people from Tiger Peak Manor, block, resist, and prevent, but under no circumstances should you harm them.
"Even if you hate that person, Shen Han, do not harm him.
People of Tiger Peak Manor are extremely protective, don’t touch their forbidden zone."

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