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Chapter 87: You're Not Just Unfit to Teach Mediocre Talent, You're Unfit to Teach at All
Chapter 87: You're Not Just Unfit to Teach Mediocre Talent, You're Unfit to Teach at All
Everyone felt helpless.
But they all understood that if they didn't go, it would only make Mr. Ouyang Chuan feel awkward.
Taking over someone else's responsibilities would indeed be inappropriate.
Being in the same sect, Ouyang Chuan had to be mindful of his influence.
Everyone felt helpless, but seeing that Su Chen had already walked over, the others had no choice but to follow.
Ji Sheng had a smile on his face, seemingly unconcerned.
But there was a hint of anger on his lips.
Ji Sheng looked down on everyone and had no intention of cultivating or guiding them.
However, today, as they sat behind Ouyang Chuan, listening to his explanations, he still felt a little displeased.
Ji Sheng was always proud, and this situation made people feel that he was not as good as Ouyang Chuan.
"The key to cultivation lies in one's own efforts.
The guidance and teachings of others can never surpass the insights gained through personal cultivation.
Without innate talent and potential, no amount of guidance will help; a mediocre talent will remain mediocre."
Sitting in his position, Ji Sheng spoke casually.
In the past, no one had responded; they would just listen silently.
But today, everyone seemed to have some resentment.
One person, mustering some courage, said, "Since we're under your command, don't I even know if I'm a mediocre talent or not?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was slightly stunned.
Su Chen was also a bit surprised by these words.
Ji Sheng's face still carried a smile.
He seemed like a wise man being questioned by a fool, and he replied with a hint of ridicule:
"What do you mean? Do you think I, Ji Sheng, am only fit to teach mediocre talents?"
His words carried a sense of looking down on others, with a touch of mockery.
The disciple before him seemed to be emboldened and suddenly stood up.
"Ji Sheng, you're not just unfit to teach mediocre talents, you're unfit to teach at all.
Yes, you're a genius of Tiangang City, a prodigy of the previous generation.
So what? If you don't want to be an instructor, don't come and take on this task.
It doesn't matter if you ruin me, a mediocre talent, but don't affect others."
After these words, the surroundings seemed to quiet down a bit.
For so many years, it seemed no one had dared to speak to an instructor like this.
But seeing that the one being scolded was Ji Sheng, they felt it was understandable.
"Affect others? Affect whom?
Among you, who has great talent?"
Ji Sheng slowly stood up, his smile unchanged, and his casual demeanor remained the same as always.
After a pause, Ji Sheng's gaze turned to Su Chen.
"Are you saying that Su Chen has great talent, and you're afraid I'll affect him?
Well, I, Ji Sheng, can give you a judgment: all the disciples here are ordinary people, and none of them will become great talents.
Remember, I'm talking about all of you, including Su Chen.
Winning the Newcomer Martial Tournament was just a matter of luck.
The gap will only widen in the future.
Today is also the Mid-Year Test, let's see, let's see how mediocre you all are."
After saying this, Ji Sheng smiled and turned back, sitting down again.
He remained as casual as ever, acting like it was no big deal.
After a pause, his gaze turned to Su Chen again.
"During a conversation with the elder, Mr. Ouyang Chuan suggested investing resources to cultivate you properly.
I've opposed this idea twice.
I still hold my opinion; investing resources in you is not a good choice for the sect.
Moreover, Su Chen, I think it's best not to use the contribution points you earn for cultivation resources.
For you, the Seventh Stage Valley Embrace Realm is most likely your limit.
Furthermore, it's possible that it will take you several years to break through.
As for clearing your name from the accusation of greed and seizing credit, forget about it."
After saying this, Ji Sheng's gaze fell on the Martial Practice Ground.
He seemed to be watching the competition intently.
Su Chen glanced at Ji Sheng, unbothered by his evaluation.
He had never expected to gain any benefits from Ji Sheng.
Naturally, he wasn't concerned about Ji Sheng's opinions.
He just hadn't expected that Ji Sheng would still be trying to trip him up behind his back.
Mr. Ouyang Chuan had said that he needed to perform exceptionally well for the sect to have a reason to invest in him.
So, these others here were Ji Sheng and his people.
On the Martial Practice Ground, the competition continued.
Without Mr. Ouyang Chuan's guidance, the spectators were a bit confused.
There was indeed a difference between having someone point out techniques and not having any guidance.
As for Ji Sheng, what he said seemed to make sense.
Others' guidance is not as valuable as one's own enlightenment.
But hasn't he received guidance from others? He isn't the founder of cultivation techniques; the knowledge he has learned has been refined by sages over thousands of years.
Standing on the shoulders of giants, yet thinking that all the achievements are due to one's own efforts.
It was nearly Noon when it was finally the turn for the new disciples to take the test.
The disciples under Ouyang Chuan entered the Martial Practice Ground first.
As expected, the disciples they would face were the seniors from two years ago.
This batch of new disciples, including Su Chen, was once considered the most talented in the past five years.
However, after Su Chen emerged as the champion, fewer people talked about it.
It seemed that Su Chen's victory overshadowed the potential of the other disciples in this batch.
Inside the Martial Practice Ground, the matches had already begun.
Top talents like Jin Yue and Hou Shenfei still attracted a lot of attention.
Their senior opponents were all at the Seventh Rank Valley Embrace Initial Stage.
Jin Yue and Hou Shenfei, however, had advanced from the Eighth Stage Essence Refinement Mid Realm to the Perfect Realm.
To advance from the Mid Realm to the Perfect Realm in just three months was definitely impressive.
Facing seniors who had practiced for two years longer, Jin Yue and Hou Shenfei, despite the gap in their realms, still had the strength to fight.
Before making their moves, Jin Yue and Hou Shenfei both glanced at Su Chen.
Their intentions, however, were completely different.
Suddenly, they launched their attacks.
Their techniques carried an unyielding momentum.
Although they ultimately lost, their displayed strength was enough to prove their worth.
In Tiangang City, as long as one wasn't blind, they would certainly cultivate these talents well.
Sitting in the stands, Su Chen gained some understanding of the seniors.
He now possessed the strength of the Seventh Rank Valley Embrace Initial Stage, enough to face them head-on.
Moreover, Su Chen saw the methods to counter their techniques.
Their movements and techniques were clearly inferior to his.
Using the second level of the Cloud Striding Steps should be enough to outmaneuver them in terms of agility.
When he faced them, using his Eighth Stage Essence Refinement Perfect Realm strength, he even had a chance to win.
After embarking on the path of cultivation, Su Chen had also noticed that his peers weren't far ahead of him.
Instead, relying on the Profound Heaven Heart Decision and having consumed the Emerald Superior Fruit, his improvement was accelerating, gradually catching up.
If he could obtain the resources provided by the sect, his cultivation might improve even faster.
The matches continued, and it was time for the disciples under Ji Sheng to participate.
Ji Sheng, sitting at the front, said nothing.
He didn't even mention who would participate in the test.
It didn't matter; everyone was used to relying on themselves.
When the disciples entered the arena, the gap with the seniors who had been in Tiangang City for two years became apparent.
After all, those testing them were at least excellent disciples.
With average talent and potential, and two more years of cultivation, the gap was even larger.
In the matches, they usually lost after one or at most two moves.
Every time someone lost, Ji Sheng would chuckle lightly.
His voice wasn't quiet, and the mocking tone was obvious to everyone.
But what could they do? They had to endure it.
The other disciples of Tiangang City, witnessing this, grew even more resentful of Ji Sheng.
Who has a teacher like that?
After several consecutive losses, Ji Sheng turned to look at Su Chen.
"Aren't you going to take the test?
Look at them, all eagerly waiting for you to boost their morale.
Go ahead. You don't need to win; if you can last twenty or thirty moves, I'll recognize you.
The sect wants to cultivate you, and I'll support you."
Ji Sheng's face still wore a faint smile.
Su Chen didn't argue with him and walked into the Martial Practice Ground.
Seeing Su Chen enter, a young man in fine robes also followed.
All those who were supposed to be tested had completed their tests.
Next, it was Su Chen's match against the champion of the Newcomer Martial Tournament from two years ago, Gu Yu.
Though the outcome seemed certain, the match was highly anticipated and sparked much interest.
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