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Chapter 162: Thank You for Your Kindness, But I Can Only Disappoint You
Chapter 162: Thank You for Your Kindness, But I Can Only Disappoint You
The two found a clean spot to sit and chat.
Taiwu Zhenren began inquiring about Su Chen's background.
"Young friend, you must be around twenty years old?"
"I turned twenty this year, as you can clearly see, Senior."
Hearing Su Chen's response, Taiwu Zhenren's evaluation of him rose even higher.
The ages between twenty and twenty-plus were when a warrior's aptitude and talent were at their peak.
A seventeen-year-old seventh-rank and a nineteen-year-old seventh-rank might seem similar, but the potential they displayed could differ greatly.
Su Chen, who had reached the middle realm of the seventh rank at twenty, would undoubtedly be eligible for personal tutelage in the Yunyang Sect.
"If you joined the sect three years ago, you should have been a personal disciple or a core disciple by now."
In the Great Zhou Dynasty, young people typically joined the major sects when they turned seventeen.
Seventeen was the age of adulthood, when one began to shoulder responsibilities.
Slaying demons and protecting the peace was a duty that fell upon their shoulders.
Before the age of seventeen, when Jiang'an City encountered demons, Su Chen was always protected.
The Great Zhou Dynasty was a country that valued its youth, knowing that without them, there would be no future.
Confronting demons and monsters was a task left to those over seventeen.
Those from scholarly families might receive guidance from their elders before joining a sect.
Commoners' children might have access to martial arts halls, where they learned the basics.
"Although I joined the sect three years ago, I only became a personal disciple this year.
In the path of martial arts, there might be many aspects where I fall short.
I seek your guidance, Senior."
Hearing Taiwu Zhenren's question, Su Chen did not lie.
Indeed, he had entered the sect three years ago, but it was only this year, upon arriving in Tiangang City, that he had become a personal disciple.
These were facts, not something of great importance that needed to be hidden.
Su Chen spoke candidly.
Upon hearing this, Taiwu Zhenren's heart filled with sudden joy.
He had been wondering how to speak ill of the Falcon Sect, and now the opportunity had presented itself.
"You joined the sect three years ago, but only became a personal disciple this year.
For you, Chen Xiaoyou, the past two years were wasted.
It also proves that the sect you were in had incompetent leaders, blind to your talent.
A twenty-year-old reaching the middle realm of the seventh rank is exceptional. In the Yunyang Sect, such talent would have been recognized upon entry, and you would have been immediately taken under personal tutelage.
They wouldn't have let you waste two years."
Taiwu Zhenren spoke with absolute certainty.
Su Chen's expression grew more complex, even appearing slightly strange.
"Why, do you not believe me, Chen Xiaoyou?"
"Senior, I think we shouldn't be so certain about everything.
Perhaps even in the Yunyang Sect, you might not have received the same attention."
Although Su Chen used words like "perhaps," his mind was already made up.
When he first joined the Yunyang Sect, he hadn't activated the heavenly mandates he possessed now, but his talent hadn't changed much.
The Yunyang Sect hadn't valued him then, and even after his achievements on the frontline, he hadn't received the recognition he deserved.
"You don't understand the Yunyang Sect, Chen Xiaoyou. Those rumors outside are spread by people with ulterior motives.
What the Falcon Sect can offer you, the Yunyang Sect can provide as well.
What the Falcon Sect cannot give you, the Yunyang Sect can."
Just now, I saw the body manipulation technique you used, and it faintly resembled the Cloudwalking Steps.
This Cloudwalking Steps is a body manipulation technique from Tiangang City.
The Falcon Sect has a good relationship with Tiangang City, and they can find some techniques from Tiangang City to cultivate you.
But those techniques ultimately don't belong to the Falcon Sect. If you want to reach the pinnacle of martial arts and make further progress in various aspects, the Falcon Sect can't help you.
If I may speak frankly, even if the Falcon Sect's White Elder went to Tiangang City to ask for help in cultivating you, would Tiangang City's foundation be as deep as our Yunyang Sect's?
As Taiwu Zhenren spoke these words, his expression was very serious.
He felt that what he said made perfect sense.
However, Su Chen's expression remained somewhat strange.
Hearing Taiwu Zhenren's words, it seemed like he wanted Su Chen to join their Yunyang Sect.
This...
Seeing Su Chen's silence, Taiwu Zhenren thought that Su Chen had other concerns, so he continued speaking.
"Speaking of which, I truly admire your talent, young friend.
Before, I only thought that you had a unique talent in dealing with demons.
After seeing you today, I find that your talent in cultivation is also extraordinary.
In the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, our Yunyang Sect can provide you with the best cultivation.
You should have heard of Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan.
It might be difficult to surpass them in the Yunyang Sect.
But you can definitely get closer to them step by step.
Even in the Falcon Sect or Tiangang City, you would be gradually left behind by those Celestial Talent disciples.
In the end, you might not even be able to see their shadows."
At this point, Taiwu Zhenren's words became increasingly direct.
He was openly expressing his desire to recruit Su Chen.
But how could Su Chen possibly return to the Yunyang Sect?
"Senior, my current sect is very good, and they support me in every way.
I must repay the sect's kindness. I don't want to disappoint them.
Thank you for your kindness, but I can only decline your offer.
Moreover, if I were to join the Yunyang Sect, not all the elders there might approve of me."
Hearing Su Chen's refusal, Taiwu Zhenren paused for a moment and did not argue further.
Su Chen is a disciple of his sect, and a personal disciple at that.
It's not easy to take him away.
In the wilderness, Taiwu Zhenren no longer mentioned this.
He was worried about further provoking Su Chen's resentment.
Instead, he began to give Su Chen some pointers based on his recent performance.
"Young friend Chen, the strength you displayed today is, in my opinion, impeccable from a conventional perspective.
Even our Yunyang Sect's personal disciples, if they could perform to this level, I would consider it satisfactory.
If I must find fault, I can only use the standards of Jianyun and Xingwan to evaluate you.
Your bladework and your skill in changing and deceiving your opponent's moves are very proficient.
If I were a bit more casual, I might still suffer at your hands.
However, the long blade in your hand still lacks a surging blade presence.
If your opponent's strength surpasses yours by a small margin, even if you deceive them with your moves, it will be difficult to injure them."
In the subsequent conversation, Taiwu Zhenren did not bring up the topic of Su Chen joining the Yunyang Sect again.
In his heart, however, he still had lingering thoughts.
Although Su Chen refused, Taiwu Zhenren still felt a glimmer of hope.
After seeing Su Chen's cultivation talent today, his desire to recruit Su Chen into the Yunyang Sect was even stronger than before.
(End of Chapter)
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