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Chapter 183: Correcting Preconceived Notions
Chapter 183: Correcting Preconceived Notions
Upon returning to his courtyard, Ji Sheng instructed Ming Haojing to practice the Wuxi Jianyi according to his instructions.
Having just lost the competition, Ming Haojing's heart was heavy with disappointment.
But when he heard Ji Sheng's request, he stood up and demonstrated the Wuxi Jianyi again.
His sword moves flowed seamlessly, without pause.
After several moves, Ji Sheng offered no further critique.
Ming Haojing returned to his room alone.
Ji Sheng wanted Ming Haojing to demonstrate the Wuxi Jianyi again to confirm something.
And now, he had indeed received confirmation.
Ming Haojing had no issues with his technique; his understanding of Wuxi Jianyi was profound.
Each move displayed his solid foundation.
However, this outcome made Ji Sheng feel even worse.
He disliked and looked down upon Su Chen, and had criticized him extensively.
But he wasn't blind; he could see the outcome of today's competition clearly.
Ming Haojing's loss wasn't due to his own shortcomings.
Rather, Su Chen's strength exceeded Ming Haojing's.
There was no excuse for such a defeat.
Ji Sheng felt a surge of frustration, more intense than when Ouyang Chuan and the other teachers had criticized him.
At that time, Ji Sheng believed that if he took action, he could find a disciple to teach them all a lesson.
He had hope and expectations in his heart.
But now, Ming Haojing had won against so many, only to lose to a disciple he despised and looked down upon.
He had belittled Su Chen in front of countless people.
Within a day, the news would spread throughout Tiangang City.
Ji Sheng would become a laughingstock.
After pondering for an hour in his room, Ji Sheng stepped out.
He then left Tiangang City with his disciple, Ming Haojing, intending to go out for training.
He planned to significantly enhance Ming Haojing's strength before returning to Tiangang City.
If the results were unsatisfactory, he would reconsider.
In his heart, Ji Sheng had already considered giving up on Ming Haojing.
But after calming down in his room, he abandoned those thoughts.
Disciples with Ming Haojing's level of talent were hard to come by.
He was fortunate to have encountered such a disciple, and giving up might not lead to finding a better one.
Secondly, if he returned to Tiangang City with a different disciple, more people would ridicule him as unworthy of being a teacher.
Such words would spread far and wide.
As he left Tiangang City, Ji Sheng felt a significant reduction in the pressure he had been under.
But deep within his heart, he remembered every slight he had endured.
Ming Haojing, by his side, remained silent, following Ji Sheng quietly as they departed Tiangang City.
In truth, he also felt much better this way.
He and Ji Sheng were alike, both proud and arrogant.
The ridicule he had directed at Su Chen before the competition now surrounded him.
Leaving was perhaps the best option.
That night, Su Chen gathered with Wu Yi and the other senior disciples.
As the first person from Tiangang City to befriend Su Chen, they looked at him with curiosity after witnessing his display earlier.
When Long Yunyun was in danger, Wu Yi and the others were still at the frontline and hadn't returned.
But after witnessing Su Chen's skills, they were truly impressed by his strength.
Wu Yi himself felt immense pressure, knowing that Su Chen had completely surpassed him.
The disciple who had once been at the Eighth Stage had skyrocketed in strength.
Su Chen felt that his progress wasn't particularly fast, but when compared to Wu Yi and Yao Xiaoyu, there was indeed a noticeable gap.
In front of his senior martial brothers and sisters, Su Chen maintained his usual modesty.
He didn't let his strength go to his head.
When he first arrived in Heaven's Pivot City, without the protection of Wu Yi and Yao Xiaoyu, Su Chen knew he would have a hard time.
Their help during his difficult times was deeply appreciated.
After the gathering, Su Chen returned to his small courtyard and continued his cultivation.
The news of the daytime competition had indeed spread throughout Heaven's Pivot City.
Those who didn't witness the competition could only rely on others' descriptions to imagine the scene.
In the courtyard of Senior Zhenren Shangxuan, the four elders had also gathered.
Apart from some major sect matters, Su Chen was the main topic of their discussion today.
Senior Zhenren Shangxuan didn't personally witness the competition between Su Chen and Ming Haojing.
However, the Third Elder had been hiding nearby and watched the entire match.
Because of this, they were having a detailed discussion today.
"Has Ji Sheng left?"
"He left before the hour of the rooster. With his arrogant temperament, it would be strange if he didn't leave."
The Second Elder replied softly, his brows slightly furrowed as if deep in thought.
Seeing his expression, Senior Zhenren Shangxuan instantly guessed what he was thinking.
With a sigh, Senior Zhenren Shangxuan spoke to the elders.
"This young disciple with the surname Ming was, after all, brought by Ji Sheng. It's not appropriate for us to take him away.
Even if Ji Sheng is unsuitable to be a head instructor, forcing the arrangement is still not a good idea."
Hearing Senior Zhenren Shangxuan's words, the Second Elder also spoke his mind.
"However, this disciple Ming's talent is indeed remarkable.
Given time, he might be able to follow in Gu Feng's footsteps and forge ahead.
I'm afraid that letting him cultivate under Ji Sheng will waste a good seedling."
The elders discussed, but they couldn't reach a decision.
"Forget it, let Ji Sheng cultivate this disciple himself and see how far he can go.
At least he'll be doing something and won't be idle in the sect all the time.
Moreover, we didn't come away empty-handed this time.
That disciple with the surname Ming, whom we old bones thought highly of, was defeated by Su Chen in the end."
When Senior Zhenren Shangxuan mentioned Su Chen, the elders became more serious.
These elders of Heaven's Pivot City had high hopes for Su Chen and recognized his abilities.
Whenever there were matters regarding the sect's response to demons, they would seek Su Chen's opinion and make decisions together.
Today, Su Chen seemed to have given them an even bigger surprise.
"Actually, during the previous encounter with Long Yunyun, I should have realized Su Chen's potential.
But at that time, it didn't attract much attention."
Hearing the Fourth Elder's words, Senior Zhenren Shangxuan waved his hand.
"It's not your fault. We all had preconceived notions.
We always thought that a disciple rejected by other sects wouldn't be exceptional.
Yunyang Sect's failure to recognize Su Chen's ability in dealing with demons was already a huge mistake.
Indeed, I didn't expect Yunyang Sect to overlook even Su Chen's martial talent."
During the conversation, the Third Elder recounted the entire competition.
Hearing that Su Chen had mastered the Tsunami Blade Technique proficiently and could even apply it freely in actual combat, they had more faith in Su Chen's potential.
With his mastery of the Tsunami Blade Technique, Su Chen's speed far surpassed that of ordinary disciples.
One could even say that in the study of the Tsunami Blade Technique, Su Chen was no less than the other Heaven's Pride.
(End of Chapter)
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