novelraw Chapter 473 - 469: Explaining While Pointing at Shen Han
Chapter 473 - 469: Explaining While Pointing at Shen Han
Amidst the crowd, many people began to inquire about the identity of this Elder Jin.
Even several Sect Leaders subtly made their way towards Wu Pu.
Wu Pu didn’t hide it; he was even a bit worried that if he didn’t recognize Nangong Jin early,
these people might offend him...
"Elder Wu, which sect does this Elder Jin belong to,
to have you show such respect towards him?"
Wu Pu waved his hand, "Elder Jin belongs to no sect or school.
To be precise, he should be considered a Loose Cultivator."
"A...a Loose Cultivator?!"
The crowd was momentarily stunned; how could a mere Loose Cultivator earn such respect?
Wu Pu had already noticed the confusion in their eyes.
"Although Elder Jin is a Loose Cultivator, his strength is extraordinary.
In the Inner Domain, many even say Elder Jin alone could rival an entire sect.
His strength is perhaps half a step stronger than that of some Sect Leaders in the Inner Domain..."
Upon hearing this, the crowd looked towards Nangong Jin with even more reverence.
In front, Zheng Changnian and Nangong Jin seemed to be reminiscing like old friends.
"So Elder Jin, you’re this powerful..."
Seeing Wu Pu showing him such respect, Zheng Changnian naturally understood Nangong Jin’s power and status.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Jin waved with a smile.
"It’s all just empty titles, not worth taking seriously."
Saying this, Nangong Jin paused for a moment and then spoke again.
"Changnian, my young friend, when we parted half a year ago, I gave you that rusty Long Saber.
Did you gain any insight from it?"
Hearing this, Zheng Changnian took out that rusty Long Saber.
This was the saber he used when sparring with Zhao Chao.
The disciples of Cangxuan Valley, upon seeing this, were suddenly enlightened.
No wonder Zheng Changnian used this Long Saber then; is there so much mystery within it?
Zheng Changnian drew the Long Saber from its sheath.
"To be honest with you, Elder Jin, I’ve looked at this Long Saber for a long time, even sparring with others using it,
but in the end, I couldn’t find any mystery within it...
Using this saber, I felt it was a burden to me..."
Zheng Changnian’s words made Yue Bugong beside him panic slightly, thinking Zheng Changnian might have misspoken.
He quickly stepped forward, standing beside Zheng Changnian.
"Elder Jin, this child Changnian is too straightforward.
He actually has some insights, just hasn’t sorted them out yet and is embarrassed to speak of them publicly.
We hope Elder Jin could guide Changnian more."
As the Valley Master, Yue Bugong was indeed much more tactful in his speech.
However, when Nangong Jin heard this, he merely chuckled.
"You high-ranking sect members are indeed skillful with your words.
If you don’t understand, just say so; after a speech, it sounds like you do.
To tell you the truth, that rusty saber future Changnian holds is just an ordinary saber, and it’s rusty, making it difficult to use.
I just wanted to see if Changnian was practical.
In the path of cultivation, the worst thing is deceiving yourself.
You’ll never progress that way."
While speaking, Nangong Jin looked at Yue Bugong with faint disdain.
Yet, he was increasingly impressed with Zheng Changnian instead.
"After this competition ends, Changnian, come and cultivate with me for a while.
Your sect’s level might only lead you astray."
Nangong Jin’s words were quite arrogant, but hearing this, the people from Cangxuan Valley dared not rebut.
Even Yue Bugong, who was being chided, felt somewhat delighted; this way, Zheng Changnian could establish a connection with Divine Dream Elder Nangong Jin.
In the future, Cangxuan Valley might receive some blessings.
While speaking, it was almost 7:00 AM.
The qualification competition was about to begin.
"Can this Judge position add me?
Of course, rest assured, I won’t be biased toward anyone."
Upon hearing this from Nangong Jin, Elder Wu Pu was the first to respond, and subsequently, other Sect Leaders also started to agree.
The position of Judge was, most times, merely a formality.
In competitions, where’s the need for a Judge to resolve so many disputes over victory or defeat?
"Perform well during the competition. As far as I can see, Changnian, your talent is enough to contend with the top geniuses of the Inner Domain.
If you perform terribly, I’ll lead you to rigorous cultivation."
Upon hearing this from Nangong Jin, Zheng Changnian smiled.
"Can it be harsher than before in that small village..."
"Not quite, but it will be quite tough, hahaha~"
The elder and the younger chatted familiarly in front of everyone.
Many onlookers, especially the younger disciples, cast envious glances at Zheng Changnian.
Like those around Ying Jiu, constantly alongside Zheng Changnian, their faces were slightly smug.
It seemed Zheng Changnian’s reputation brought them some pride as well.
Unconsciously, several of them glanced at Shen Han.
The scorn in their expressions was even more pronounced than before.
7:00 AM had arrived, and the qualification competition officially began.
Generally speaking, there’s an unwritten rule.
Those with slightly weaker strength would choose to enter the mountains earlier.
Staying inside an extra two-hour would earn them an additional point.
If they managed to hide long enough, they might just happen to obtain a qualification by luck.
The stronger disciples generally would go in a bit later.
Then, like hunters, they would start to hunt, challenging those disciples.
After the mountains opened, many disciples from smaller sects, carrying magical artifacts for scoring, walked into the mountains.
What no one expected was Zheng Changnian.
The young man favored by Divine Dream Elder Nangong Jin entered the mountains early.
And he stood waiting not far from the entrance.
Many disciples who were ready to enter the mountains were startled.
They were frightened now, fearing that once they entered, Zheng Changnian would target them...
Those who lost would have to wait outside for a day before they could re-enter.
Thus, qualification would definitely be out of reach.
Moreover, what could they gain from confronting a disciple like Zheng Changnian?
They could basically only take one or two moves before it ended.
Seeing this, the disciples of Cangxuan Valley stepped out to explain to others.
While explaining, they pointed at Shen Han.
It was clear that Cangxuan Valley and Zheng Changnian didn’t even bother pretending.
For others who went in, Zheng Changnian wouldn’t take action.
He was waiting specifically for Shen Han.
He was waiting at the mountain entrance, and whenever Shen Han went in, he’d take action.
Hearing this, more disciples from other sects began to enter.
Indeed, Zheng Changnian did not cause trouble for them.
At the entrance, many cast sympathetic looks at Shen Han.