Tiger Peak Manor.
You Wanying stood with her senior disciple Ban Wu and junior apprentice Shen Ao in front of Yu Yan’s grave.
Those who died tragically have their grievances unresolved, even their coffins cannot conceal them.
After winter set in, the weather remained gloomy.
You Wanying felt that her mood was just like this weather, never lightened up.
"Master, this time it’s my fault, there was an error in my arrangements..."
Ban Wu wore a trace of guilt on his face; they too had heard the news.
A team of returning guards from Tiger Peak Manor had been ambushed and killed halfway.
This was inconceivable in the past.
Who would dare to casually kill someone from Tiger Peak Manor?
Not to mention revenge; who would dare provoke the poison oozing from the guards?
Yet these events happened against all odds.
As Ban Wu’s voice trailed off, You Wanying remained silent, merely frowning while looking at her disciple’s grave.
Beside her, Shen Ao suddenly knelt down on the ground.
"When all is said and done, this is all my fault...
If I hadn’t provoked Shen Han, Senior Sister wouldn’t have been in trouble, and the manor wouldn’t have..."
Shen Ao spoke with a trembling voice; anyone could hear the regret in his words.
If words are left unsaid and spoken by others, the result is completely different.
So many people died in Tiger Peak Manor at once that the accidental deaths of a hundred years couldn’t compare to this year’s toll.
Surely, someone would blame Shen Ao for it.
Shen Ao opted to speak these words himself, retreating to advance, confessing his guilt proactively.
When he voiced his self-reproach, the effect was entirely different.
Sure enough, upon hearing Shen Ao’s words, You Wanying immediately pulled him up.
"Your master knows you are filled with self-reproach and regret.
But Yu Yan’s death cannot be blamed on you.
Must we, the people of Tiger Peak Manor, reflect upon ourselves just because we were ambushed?
Hatred must be repaid with a bloody hand.
Blind self-blame is meaningless.
If your senior sister knew, she would reprimand you for your weakness."
You Wanying’s voice grew louder, speaking not only to Shen Ao but also to Ban Wu.
"Don’t apologize to your master; there’s no need for you to apologize.
The only thing you brothers need to do is exact revenge.
Nothing else merits excessive thought."
Upon hearing this, both Ban Wu and Shen Ao nodded.
Shen Ao also released a breath, relieved that no blame was placed on him.
But truth be told, Shen Ao really didn’t expect such an outcome.
Tiger Peak Manor, notorious on the Southern Heaven Continent, suffered such a loss dealing with Shen Han.
The crux is that Tiger Peak Manor seems to have no recourse against Shen Han...
"Thinking back now, it was my oversight at the start. If I had known, I would have taken a few hostages, and it wouldn’t have come to this."
Telling her disciple not to blame himself, it was she who harbored self-reproach and regret.
Yet how could she have foreseen Shen Han would inflict such a loss on Tiger Peak Manor.
In You Wanying’s view, Great Wei was a realm she could handle with a wave of her hand.
Leaving a few hostages probably felt beneath her.
But reflecting now, if they had really kept a few hostages, Tiger Peak Manor wouldn’t be so passive.
"Wu’Er, have you found out how that person came to Great Wei?"
Ban Wu frowned, shaking his head.
"Disciple has inquired widely but hasn’t found a solution.
The entrance and exit of the passage are always guarded.
Other than those we permit, no one can approach the passage.
Unless there is more than one passage to the Southern Heaven Continent..."
Ban Wu’s guess was close to the truth, but guesses remain guesses.
You Wanying frowned as she too realized these were merely guesses.
Yet even if they are guesses, they cannot be ignored.
"Have those people from Xiaoyao Peak and Yun Mansion fled that area?"
You Wanying’s question was also Ban Wu’s concern.
If Shen Han’s companions have all fled, the manpower and resources Tiger Peak Manor spent would be for nothing.
The search in Great Wei would yield nothing.
"Disciple has also considered this issue; it’s indeed a difficult decision now..."
Ban Wu frowned; initially, he thought this would not be too difficult, just somewhat troublesome.
But now, various problems have piled up.
"Ao’Er, what do you think?
Do you think Shen Han’s companions are still over there with you?"
After contemplating for a moment, Shen Ao replied.
"Shen Han has always cared about those around him.
If there were a way out, there’s no reason he would leave alone.
If there really is another passage to the Southern Heaven Continent, his companions would undoubtedly be taken with him."
Shen Ao’s words did carry some weight.
"As it stands, this Shen Han still harbors a strong mind for revenge against our Tiger Peak Manor.
He might still make a move against our people.
Your master has thought it over; let’s call everyone back and settle these matters in the Southern Heaven Continent."
Tiger Peak Manor originally had this plan, using this opportunity to draw back in.
"Wu’Er, be vigilant with the plans moving forward.
In Shen Han’s hands, five guards have already fallen, and another guard is barely alive.
Such a beastly person might truly have some insidious means."
Ban Wu nodded: "I understand, Master, but please rest assured, I have already stepped into the Rainbow-Devouring Realm, and I won’t be unable to deal with a young man practicing the old cultivation method."
Upon hearing this, You Wanying’s expression slightly relaxed, and she gently knocked him on the head.
"I’m not worried, my intention is to ensure you do your best to protect the sect’s guards and other disciples of the manor.
If you can’t even handle that Shen Han, it would truly be a waste for you to be the core disciple of our manor."
Although Ban Wu is still considered a disciple, he is actually already forty-five years old.
He has just not yet graduated and has always been under You Wanying’s tutelage.
Speaking of which, he no longer belongs to the young generation.
Ban Wu stepped into the Rainbow-Devouring Realm at forty-one, which is considered extremely exceptional in the Southern Heaven Continent.
In some smaller sects, someone at the Rainbow-Devouring Realm could even hold the position of an elder.
In Five Immortals City, many elders also possess the strength of the 9th Layer and Peak of the Rainbow-Devouring Realm.
To enter the Rainbow-Devouring Realm is to be considered a strong practitioner.
Although the new cultivation system allows for rapid improvement and is much easier than the old method,
the Rainbow-Devouring Realm is still a very profound realm.
There are truly very few people in the Southern Heaven Continent who can leap over the Rainbow-Devouring Realm and step into the Illusion Realm.
"Go, the tools I prepared are ready.
Just wait for you and another to capture that villain, make him kneel and watch over the spiritual tablet.
So that Yu Yan can rest in peace sooner."
Ban Wu nodded, remembering You Wanying’s words.
Now, Ban Wu harbors a bit of hatred in his heart.
Shen Han’s counterattack has caused Tiger Peak Manor to lose face and authority.
If they do not retaliate, Tiger Peak Manor’s fierce reputation might vanish.
The news of Shen Han once again ambushing Tiger Peak Manor’s guards has spread across the Southern Heaven Continent.
Previously, the tragic death of the core disciple Yu Yan from Tiger Peak Manor had shocked the Southern Heaven Continent.
Every sect speculated that Tiger Peak Manor would certainly go insane.
They were sure to overturn the skies over the land of Great Wei.
In the past, people of the Southern Heaven Continent thought Shen Han wouldn’t live long.
Moreover, many speculated that all of Shen Han’s close ones would perish.
However, months have passed, and the once mighty Tiger Peak Manor seems to have lost its former prestige.
Let alone taking action against Shen Han, they can’t even protect their own guards.
The bodies of the dead guards were found by others.
Tiger Peak Manor’s reputation has indeed suffered greatly.
In contrast, more people became curious about Shen Han.
In fact, many people on the Southern Heaven Continent have heard of Shen Han.
In Five Immortals City, he was admitted as a direct disciple because of the old cultivation method.
But previously, everyone just regarded Shen Han as a disciple.
But now, facing the ferocious Tiger Peak Manor, Shen Han still seems to face them calmly.
In Qianjin Hall, both Qianmu Fan and Tang Chenyang have naturally heard about those events.
The guards of Tiger Peak Manor are almost all at the 7th and 8th Layers of the Grotto Heaven Realm in strength.
The leader of the guards likely already has the strength of the Peak of the Grotto Heaven Realm.
However, they were directly wiped out by Shen Han.
In the attic, Elder Ding summoned both Qianmu Fan and Tang Chenyang.
The three of them seemed to have furrowed brows, somewhat vexed.
"I just returned from the Sect Leader, and the sect has issued you strict orders.
You two children are not to provoke Shen Han again.
As for Tiger Peak Manor, act as if you don’t know them, and have no contact whatsoever."
Elder Ding’s words caused the two to look even more displeased.
"Is it because of this recent event?"
Elder Ding nodded.
Upon hearing this, Qianmu Fan looked up at Elder Ding, with a hint of defiance on his face: "Is it necessary, Elder..."
"Do you think it’s unnecessary?
Tiger Peak Manor is a sect that protects its own and is also highly skilled in insidious methods.
Did they benefit from Shen Han?
This time, follow the Sect Leader’s arrangements, no recklessness.
Cultivation is not easy, you have come this far, so cherish your lives."
Though these words are indeed for their good,
Qianmu Fan and Tang Chenyang both felt somewhat uncomfortable hearing them.
As if the two of them are far beneath Shen Han, not even qualifying to be his enemies.
"Couldn’t it be that Shen Han has enlisted help? On his own, he shouldn’t be that powerful..."
Tang Chenyang continued to argue, wanting to suppress Shen Han verbally.
But hearing this, Elder Ding just let out a cold snort.
"What you are thinking, others have long thought of.
Before those guards died, they relayed the message to Tiger Peak Manor.
The one who dealt with them was Shen Han alone.
Currently, he alone can take care of four guards from Tiger Peak Manor."
Elder Ding did not finish his words, leaving them some face.
Being able to take care of four guards, can’t he easily handle them too?
"Don’t complain, now it’s best for you two to focus on cultivation.
Even if it comes to acting against Shen Han, that is a concern for the sect, not for you youngsters."

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