Novel Full Chapter 449 - 445: Meridians Unblocked
Chapter 449: Chapter 445: Meridians Unblocked
Yi Xingshan once lacked talent in cultivation, but that didn’t mean he wasn’t sharp-minded.
As soon as these people appeared, he realized the situation.
“Brother Shen, you are unparalleled in wisdom; you must have guessed why I hide my identity in the Celestial Sword Sect…”
Yi Xingshan wore a hint of helplessness on his face.
“The Sect Leader has been in closed-door cultivation for years.
The sect’s affairs have, for the most part, been handled by my father.
Some matters are also managed by the Grand Elder.
The other Elders in the sect are now hesitating, uncertain about which side to take.
I anticipated they would use me as a pawn, just didn’t expect it to happen so quickly…”
Yi Xingshan looked at Shen Han with a hint of apology.
He had initially intended to take him to see Su Jinyu, but unexpected trouble arose first.
“Brother Yi’s father should currently have considerable prestige in the sect, right?”
“Over the past ten years, under my father’s dedicated efforts, the Celestial Sword Sect has expanded significantly.
The sect’s resources have nearly doubled compared to before, and both disciples and Elders should be able to feel this.
So the majority of people highly recognize my father’s contribution.”
Yi Xingshan’s response aligned closely with Shen Han’s conjecture.
The Grand Elder of the Celestial Sword Sect was aware that his own prestige was significantly lower than that of the Vice Sect Leader.
To garner support from the sect members, smearing the Vice Sect Leader was arguably the best strategy.
At the very least, it would first create equilibrium in terms of reputation.
“Brother Shen, you are not a disciple of our Celestial Sword Sect, so you might not be aware of the situation.
In the Celestial Sword Sect, the rule of earning resources based on one’s capability is deeply ingrained.
In their eyes, I’m at the bottom in terms of strength among the Inner Sect Disciples.
They surely think that the resources I use are biasedly given by my father, stolen from others.”
Yi Xingshan paused for a moment, a bitter smile appearing on his face.
“Though I dare say that my father has never violated the rules to give sect resources to me,
few people are likely to believe it now.
In fact, I was never short of those cultivation resources.
With my father cultivating for many years, and the accumulation of the Yi Family, our wealth was already ample for my use.
Why would I need to seize the sect’s resources?
But now, defending myself seems utterly powerless.”
Hearing this, Shen Han nodded: “You’re right, defending yourself is indeed quite futile.
Since that is the case, why not face them with the truth?”
Yi Xingshan was momentarily stunned, not quite understanding.
“You have two last apertures yet to open; today there happens to be time. I’ll help you open all your apertures.
By then, the strength you display will be the true strength you should possess.
You mentioned before that comprehending those Cultivation Technique Manuals wasn’t difficult.
It’s just that in cultivation, you encounter a lot of obstacles.
Once your apertures are fully opened, these obstacles will no longer trouble your future progress.”
With that, Shen Han instructed Yi Xingshan to sit in the courtyard and, after calming his mind, began to administer acupuncture.
After over two two-hour periods, Shen Han was drenched in sweat.
However, Yi Xingshan did not experience much abnormality; he just felt extraordinarily invigorated.
The previous feeling of blockage had completely vanished.
Regaining his senses and seeing Shen Han’s weary look, Yi Xingshan hurriedly took out several Pills for Shen Han to consume.
Shen Han did not decline, and after taking the Pills, felt much better.
“How does it feel? Isn’t it much easier than before?”
Seeing Yi Xingshan’s face full of delight, Shen Han asked with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Yi Xingshan looked at Shen Han, feeling a sudden urge to cry.
“Don’t get too excited, I was just asking casually…”
Yi Xingshan was indeed overly excited. He was approaching his thirties,
and his life up till now had been one of constant disdain from others.
He couldn’t understand why his cultivation was always so slow, even when he comprehended the techniques, his strength was inferior compared to his peers.
Even utilizing his Divine Soul was significantly more challenging than for others.
Now, he finally understood.
Others used techniques so effortlessly.
Unlike him, who felt like he was pushing a boulder uphill every time he used a technique.
That weary feeling was incredibly heavy.
In such circumstances, how could he grow stronger?
Suppressing the torrent of emotions inside, Yi Xingshan lifted his head to face Shen Han again.
He then bowed deeply to express his gratitude.
“Today’s grace from Brother Shen is as vast as the sky.
It’s only now that I, Xingshan, know what normal cultivation feels like.
In the future, should Brother Shen have any need, please don’t hesitate to ask Xingshan.
If I, Yi Xingshan, forget this kindness, I would surely fall into an abyss of despair!”
Yi Xingshan knew that Shen Han disliked others kneeling to him, so he settled for a bow.
Seeing this, Shen Han just chuckled and waved his hand: “Hurry and get familiar with your body’s new condition. To prove others wrong, your strength is crucial.
This is the King’s Way Technique; as long as your strength is adequate, all slander against your father will naturally be dispelled.
Also, find me a room to rest.”
Upon hearing this, Yi Xingshan quickly went to prepare a guest room.
After Shen Han went in to rest, he promptly instructed the servants to prepare some meals.
So when Shen Han woke up, he could have something to eat.
While Shen Han was resting, Yi Xingshan began practicing in the courtyard.
The changes in his body required him to familiarize himself anew and regain control.
Previously, every technique required a tremendous amount of energy and effort.
But now, with just a bit of concentration, he could perform the techniques.
Yi Xingshan realized why he was no match for others in the past.
The sheer amount of energy he needed to exert a technique was several times that of others.
In the courtyard, every technique Yi Xingshan performed brought a twinge of fear to his heart.
This journey to the Star Tower was somewhat accidental.
A disciple originally scheduled to participate had urgent matters, freeing up a spot that Yi Xingshan happened to fill.
After arriving at the Star Tower, he was unexpectedly invited by Jiang Ling’Er to spar.
Ultimately, he got struck by a single move and fell into a daze.
Due to this incident, Yi Xingshan had probably become a laughingstock in the Celestial Sword Sect.
Yet he had no regrets; had this incident not led him to Shen Han,
he might have lived a life of continued obscurity.
Every step seemed preordained by fate.
The night passed, and Shen Han didn’t rise until 7:00 AM.
After resting so long, his fatigue had finally dissipated.
Having eaten some food, Shen Han sat in the courtyard.
He raised his eyes to observe Yi Xingshan’s cultivation.
Through years of hard work, he had actually mastered many techniques.
Now that his apertures were open, these techniques that once eluded normal use had become substantial gains.
Seeds once sown had unexpectedly borne fruit after many years.