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Chapter 512: The Younger Generation's Perspective in Wulan Manor
Chapter 512: The Younger Generation's Perspective in Wulan Manor
December 6, 2024
With so many witnesses to the dispute between the two, it seemed that the conflict between Jun Han and Che Yan Chang had deepened.
The younger generation's first and second senior brothers, their disagreement was now out in the open.
The others around them remained silent, merely observing the unfolding situation.
They saw no need to get involved in the dispute between the two.
In Wulan Manor, the disciples' authority was limited.
Even if one befriended a favored disciple, they wouldn't gain any advantages.
Unless that disciple was willing to share their resources.
Even if such a situation were to occur, which was unlikely, if the disciple were that generous, they would still face punishment from Wulan Manor.
The resources provided by the Manor were meant for the younger generation's cultivation, not for them to form alliances or build relationships.
If they used the Manor's resources to curry favor, Wulan Manor would reduce the resources they distributed.
Due to these rules, the other disciples of Wulan Manor did not blindly support Che Yan Chang.
Over the years, Jun Han's strength had improved slowly.
After reaching the Fifth Stage Perfect Transformation, he struggled to advance to the Transformation Realm.
Others had caught up to him, yet he still couldn't break through to become a Transformation Realm expert.
Under various circumstances, Jun Han's status had been declining.
In the current situation, it appeared that Che Yan Chang wanted to completely suppress Jun Han.
He aimed to take away even the title of the first senior brother.
Amidst the dispute, one of the guards couldn't help but speak up.
"At this stage, we still have troubles to deal with.
It's best to maintain unity within.
If there are any conflicts, we can discuss them after this matter is resolved and after dealing with this person named Su Chen."
Although the speaker was just a guard, his words seemed more persuasive than those of Sun Xuerong.
The younger generation in Wulan Manor knew who had the capability and talent among them.
This guard was Fan Chengyan's personal bodyguard, having served by her side for many years.
On this trip, he seemed to have only come as an escort.
In fact, he was also there to supervise.
He would report every detail of the journey back to Fan Chengyan.
To act recklessly in front of him was to offend Fan Chengyan openly.
Therefore, the younger generation naturally respected him even more.
Sun Xuerong's status in Wulan Manor was far from comparable.
"Yan Chang, how much impact has the leak of your information caused?
Do you have an assessment of the situation?"
After seeing that the dispute had paused, the guard continued his inquiry.
Upon hearing this, Che Yan Chang confidently nodded.
"Uncle Yan, once the strength gap reaches a certain level, even if they know something about me, it won't have much impact.
I'm not like some people; even if they ambush me, they can't hurt me.
Not to mention a head-on battle.
The Manor shouldn't be overly worried or anxious just because someone got injured by Su Chen."
Seeing Che Yan Chang's confidence, the guard also nodded.
"When the time comes, be a little cautious when dealing with him.
You can injure him, but leave him with the ability to speak.
Elder Fan still wants to meet him and have a few words with this Su Chen."
The guard gave specific instructions and reminded him twice.
Hearing this, Che Yan Chang remained confident and nodded.
"Uncle Yan, I'll remember that.
When I make my move, I'll be cautious, and at most, I'll only injure him to the extent of Lord Jun."
Hearing Che Yan Chang's response, the guard, referred to as Uncle Yan, glanced at Jun Han and then shook his head with a hint of helplessness.
After hesitating for a moment, he also asked Jun Han a question.
"Jun Han, the time for the confrontation is approaching.
For safety's sake, tell us more about Su Chen's situation."
Upon hearing these questions, Jun Han seemed to have already prepared his response.
"Uncle Yan, Su Chen's strength isn't too impressive.
In a head-on battle, I should be able to defeat him and even take his life.
But he's extremely skilled at hiding and ambushing.
When he uses such underhanded tactics, the threat will be several times greater than it is now.
In my opinion, fellow junior brothers and sisters, facing him head-on won't be a problem."
These were just polite words, devoid of any valuable information.
How could Jun Han possibly remind Che Yan Chang and the others?
He secretly hoped they would be injured or disabled by Su Chen.
These words were another attempt to belittle Su Chen.
Similarly, it was also a way for Jun Han to protect himself.
To be honest, Jun Han still didn't trust Su Chen.
Initially, he had thought that Su Chen would remain hidden and inactive.
But with so many young disciples leaving Wulan Manor, Su Chen could take this opportunity to launch a sneak attack.
Just like how he attacked Jun Han directly!
In Jun Han's mind, he sincerely hoped that Su Chen would do the same.
In his understanding, Su Chen was indeed capable and not lacking in strength.
That day, when Su Chen attacked him, his thoughts were clear. With the first strike, he damaged Jun Han's armor, and with the second, he injured his body.
In that split second, Jun Han believed he had reached his peak, but he still didn't let his guard down.
With such strength, Jun Han couldn't believe that Su Chen wouldn't be able to injure his fellow disciples.
But he didn't expect Su Chen to accept the challenge.
He agreed to a direct confrontation.
In this situation, Jun Han's confidence wavered.
In a head-on fight, he felt that Su Chen wasn't as formidable.
However, for Su Chen, he would never consider ambushing the disciples of Wulan Manor here.
They were currently in Zhou Kingdom, in Tian Gang City.
If he injured them here through a sneak attack, wouldn't it cause trouble for Tian Gang City?
Su Chen didn't want Tian Gang City to face further complications because of him.
Furthermore, these people had come here in groups.
Attacking a group wasn't a good idea.
After all he had been through, his skills had improved significantly.
Compared to his initial performance in the Ming Ying Battlefield and the Xuan Ying Tournament, he was now much stronger.
His martial arts prowess had significantly advanced over the years.
At first, even dealing with Sang Moyuan was a headache.
It was only through his agility that he managed to escape from Sang Moyuan's grasp.
Now, he was capable of more than just injuring Sang Moyuan.
Most of the other core disciples of Wulan Manor would likely be unable to withstand his assassination techniques.
With their current confidence, Su Chen believed that if they faced off directly, he would surely win.
Su Chen wanted to use this opportunity to showcase his abilities and give them a lesson.
Only after realizing they were still no match for him in a head-on confrontation would they understand the fear and anxiety they should have felt.
Only then would they comprehend the magnitude of the trouble that Sang Moyuan and Fan Chengyan had brought upon them.
They would finally grasp the gravity of the enemies they had provoked and the calamity it would bring.
The dispute between Jun Han and Che Yan Chang was almost over.
In this round of bickering, Jun Han had gained a slight advantage.
Moreover, Jun Han had found the key to countering their arguments.
In the past, he always tried to explain, but the more he explained, the more he pushed himself into a more troublesome situation.
Now, he no longer explained.
He directly countered their questions with questions of his own.
Everyone was suspicious of each other, constantly doubting and second-guessing.
After about an hour, the group from Wulan Manor had already crossed the front line.
Beyond this point was the wilderness, the area where demonic beings lived.
Near this front line, many commoners had already gathered.
Aside from the commoners, some ordinary warriors also hesitated to venture forward.
The news of Su Chen's acceptance of Wulan Manor's challenge spread rapidly throughout Tian Gang City.
Even some commoners were aware of this matter.
As they saw the group from Wulan Manor approaching, these people joined the procession, blending in at the back.
"Can't you see? Su Chen's actions are all calculated.
In this wilderness, we're unfamiliar with the surroundings and can't easily send people to ambush.
The duel is this afternoon, but by the time we received the message, it was already the Hour of the Tiger.
In other words, they didn't give us time to convey the message.
They're waiting for our people in the surrounding cities."
These observations were quite accurate, and Su Chen indeed had these intentions in mind.
However, this person didn't fully guess Su Chen's purpose.
Choosing this wilderness also had another reason: Su Chen's Demon Perception Ability was far superior to others.
In this wilderness, the danger to Su Chen was not as great.
If he encountered danger, he could immediately escape deeper into the wilderness.
Su Chen could precisely avoid powerful demonic beings.
He could even lure them towards the Heavenly Demons.
This was Su Chen's most reliable way to ensure his safety.
The other Wu Lan Manor disciples around also nodded in agreement upon hearing this analysis.
However, Che Yan Chang's core disciples showed a slight disdainful smile.
"He's overthinking it, overestimating himself.
To deal with him, we don't need any special arrangements.
He's worried that we've arranged for other powerful experts, but it's unnecessary.
To defeat him, we only need us young disciples.
In the dueling ground, we can beat him down, and there's no need for anything else."
Che Yan Chang commented with a hint of disdain.
He felt that Su Chen was overestimating himself, and these preparations were too exaggerated.
The other core disciples shared a similar attitude.
They looked down upon Su Chen, except for his sneak attack skills, which they deemed unworthy of mention.
Su Chen's preparations were also not supported by Jun Han.
In Jun Han's opinion, Su Chen should focus on how to win and defeat his opponents.
He should think about how to beat his fellow disciples and make them lose face, not worry about his own safety.
Jun Han expected Su Chen to defeat his fellow disciples, taking away their dignity.
Then, whether he was captured by Wu Lan Manor, died, or was injured, it would all be acceptable.
Considering escape was something Jun Han did not approve of or acknowledge.
He even worried that Su Chen was overly concerned about his safety, which might affect his performance.
It could be said that everyone's thoughts differed greatly based on their positions.
Both Jun Han and Tai Wu Zhenren wanted Su Chen to win, but their expectations were vastly different.
At this moment, Su Chen, along with Duan Qinglang, had already arrived at the designated location.
Su Chen had set up this area the day before.
The dueling ground was marked with stakes, creating a spacious area.
Surrounding them was the wilderness, where they could hear the roars of beasts and the chirping of birds.
Most people probably hadn't witnessed a duel between Martial Artists in such a place.
It felt fresh, and most people weren't concerned about safety.
After all, with so many people and experts around, there were almost twenty Transformation Realm experts.
"Stay calm and don't lose face.
Although this is the wilderness, those beasts usually don't dare to approach crowded places."
Duan Qinglang, standing beside Su Chen, offered a reminder.
In truth, it was Duan Qinglang who felt anxious and worried.
From his expression, it was evident that he was uneasy.
Reminding Su Chen was a way to suppress his own anxiety.
Su Chen ignored him and scanned the surroundings, recognizing many familiar faces.
The Cloud Bright Sect's people had arrived.
Tai Wu Zhenren, the Great Elder, and the Second Elder.
And Liu Xingwan.
After such a long time, Liu Xingwan seemed to have changed in demeanor.
She appeared more composed than before, shedding her youthful disciple's immaturity and becoming more mature.
She was also looking around, seemingly searching for something.
Near the Cloud Bright Sect, the Tian Gang City elite were also present.
Ouyang Shi had become a core member of Tian Gang City, but his strength still needed improvement, and reaching the Transformation Realm was challenging.
The relationship between the two sects had grown closer.
The decline of the Great Zhou Imperial Family had released many resources for competition.
The two sects no longer needed to dispute as they had in the past.
It wasn't just the Cloud Bright Sect and Tian Gang City.
Currently, the Zhou Kingdom's sects were more united than ever.
Wu Lan Manor's recent actions had pressured everyone and made them aware of each other's difficulties.
In front of the vast Jin Kingdom, each sect was but a minor player.
Only by uniting could they have the qualifications to negotiate with the Jin Kingdom's sects.
(End of Chapter)
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