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Chapter 433: Chapter 429: Let’s See What Valley Master Yue Scolds Next

The scene before him was something that an Outer Sect Disciple like Mu Ming, who had joined over ten years ago, was witnessing for the first time.

At this moment, none of the disciples on the edge of the competition field had left.

Everyone was watching, seeing how Valley Master Yue would continue to scold them.

Seeing that everyone still remained silent, Yue Bugong gently tapped the wooden table beside him.

“Mansion Master Liu, tell us, what are the standards for your mansion’s recruitment of Inner Sect Disciples?

If you can’t say, we’ll just wait for you.”

Everyone’s gaze turned to him, to this Mansion Master Liu.

After a while, Mansion Master Liu began to speak with a troubled expression.

“Valley Master, our mansion has always focused on Artifact Refining, so naturally, the standard is the talent in Artifact Refining.

Even if that Outer Sect Disciple is outstanding, I couldn’t possibly take him into the Inner Sect…

Even if there is a mistake, I can’t be blamed, can I…”

The explanation was reasonable and justified.

Yue Bugong pondered for a moment: “Just clarify the standards for recruiting Inner Sect Disciples, there’s no need to explain anything else.

Mansion Master Liu, you may go first. Next.”

Seeing how this Mansion Master Liu had passed so easily, the others quickly found excuses to explain themselves.

But things were not as easy for the others.

After stating their standards for recruiting Inner Sect Disciples, Yue Bugong calmly looked at them, questioning why Shen Han was not within these standards.

Today, it truly made many Mansion Masters feel very uncomfortable, losing face entirely.

It took a full two hours, during which all Mansion Masters were scolded, and then, in front of everyone, they admitted their mistakes.

And after swearing to pay attention in the future, promising to carefully select disciples and never overlook any talented disciple again.

Only after this were they finally let go.

One could say that the anger in Yue Bugong’s heart finally lessened somewhat.

After people had dispersed, the servant named Lin Geng walked up to Yue Bugong.

“In all these years, I’ve never seen you so angry. This disciple named Shen Han seems to be somewhat important, and the valley has suffered quite a loss.”

Upon hearing this, Yue Bugong waved his hand.

“Old Lin, you’re overthinking. It’s just one disciple, and I, as the Valley Master, won’t be troubled over a single disciple’s departure.

The reason I was so angry today was mainly because of these Mansion Masters, these top disciples in the valley.

Each of them has become more and more arrogant.

They think that Cangxuan Valley is the leader in the Three Domains, acting with unmatched pride.

Today’s actions were also meant to give them a lesson, to temper their arrogance in their hearts.

In the path of cultivation, maintaining focus and stability is key.

As for that Outer Sect Disciple Shen Han, let him leave if he’s gone.

What if he has a Divine Soul, what if he defeated Qin Tianlang.

Our Cangxuan Valley’s younger generation now has three top disciples: Zheng Changnian, Zhao Chao, and Fang Yu.

Today’s situation was merely because of the Seven Sects Martial Arts Competition, where traditionally, disciples over twenty-five were not allowed to compete, giving Qin Tianlang an advantage.

In fact, among this generation of disciples, our Cangxuan Valley’s strength is no less than any other.”

Yue Bugong spoke calmly, indeed as he himself stated.

His anger wasn’t because of Shen Han.

In his view, a sect’s rise and fall cannot depend on one person.

Hearing this, the servant Lin Geng slightly bowed.

“It seems the old servant overthought, having too narrow a perspective, mistakenly thinking the Valley Master was angry because of Shen Han.”

“Of course, I am angry, but also at that disciple.

His actions today were clearly meant to disgrace our Cangxuan Valley.

In front of so many people, he could have easily revealed his Divine Soul early on.

Yet he chose to reveal it only when he was leaving.

To put it plainly, from the start, he wanted to make a fool of our entire Cangxuan Valley.

This matter will likely spread quickly in the Three Domains.

Our prestigious Cangxuan Valley is about to become a laughingstock.”

Yue Bugong spoke, a hint of coldness rising in his heart.

“Spread the word, if anyone has a chance to cross paths with Shen Han in the future.

Strike ruthlessly, don’t consider anything else, and destroy him.

Trying to flaunt his face over Cangxuan Valley’s head will come at a cost.”

Upon hearing this, the servant Lin Geng bowed and took this message to pass on.

Today’s events were indeed a first for many disciples of Cangxuan Valley.

Including many Mansion Masters, none had seen their own Valley Master so furious.

At this moment, in the Outer Sect Disciples’ courtyard of Feixia Mansion.

Many Outer Sect Disciples found it hard to sleep.

All being Outer Sect Disciples, Shen Han was already heading to the Star Tower to cultivate.

While they remained here doing chores.

Living in darkness, with no way out.

Mansion Master Xu Yuan, who is completely unreliable….

It’s not just Feixia Mansion; many Outer Sect Disciples in various mansions have started to have their thoughts.

Sitting in the Star Tower’s Sect Leader Wang’s Magical Artifact, Shen Han and a group of people flew toward the sect’s location at the Star Tower.

Facing Shen Han, the Star Tower disciples didn’t seem to reject him.

Instead, they actively engaged in conversation with Shen Han, without any pretense.

Through several conversations, Shen Han gained some understanding of the Star Tower.

Compared to the vast Cangxuan Valley, the Star Tower is small but refined.

The entire sect’s disciples may be less than one-tenth of Cangxuan Valley.

However, as a dominant force, the resources obtained by the sect are actually quite comparable.

In Cangxuan Valley, it’s about comparison and competition.

Those with better talent can obtain more resources.

Inner Sect Disciples enjoy much more than Outer Sect Disciples.

Core Disciples receive even more preferential treatment than average Inner Sect Disciples.

Due to this competitive relationship, there’s less harmony between disciples.

In contrast, the Star Tower is rich in resources.

Getting admitted is difficult, but once in, the resources provided are not lacking.

Regardless of whether sect disciples perform well or poorly, the Star Tower does not shortchange them.

Of course, those who disregard discipline and act rebelliously are another matter.

As long as sect disciples don’t misbehave, even if their cultivation progress is not ideal, they won’t be abandoned.

This is why Star Tower’s disciples are far more harmonious and friendly with each other.

There’s no competition among everyone.

Instead, they all improve together, making the Star Tower better, which brings more benefits.

The Star Tower is indeed very kind to its sect disciples.

“Aren’t you afraid, though, that disciples who join the sect just to take it easy and rest, might not have any motivation to improve?”

Hearing the senior brother beside him speak, Shen Han couldn’t help but ask.

Upon hearing this, the senior brother smiled.

“Junior Brother Shen, this concern of yours has been a worry for many years.

Worried that after entering the sect, disciples might feel no pressure, become indulgent, and only know how to play, not thinking of cultivation.”

The senior brother paused for a moment, then looked at Shen Han.

“In fact, over the years, with so many generations of disciples recruited by the Star Tower, such disciples have been very few.

On the contrary, in many sects with great pressure and scarce resources, those who indulge in playfulness in cultivation are more common.

Upon reflection, to achieve an improvement, perhaps one needs not pressure, but motivation.

Like the Outer Sect Disciples in Cangxuan Valley, the pressure is immense. If they slack off, they might not make any progress for years.

Many Outer Sect Disciples have already lost hope, and they no longer expect to improve themselves.

Without hope, what use is there in having more pressure?

Would that make them move forward?

They would only stop, choose to give up, and muddle through life.”

Shen Han nodded thoughtfully, seeming to acknowledge the logic in those words.