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Chapter 450: Chapter 446: Nonsense—I Am Upright and Speak Out for Justice

Shen Han assessed Yi Xingshan’s strength.

His original strength was only at the Spirit God Realm peak.

But after his acupoints were cleared, he stepped into the Spiritual Harmony Realm in one move.

The techniques he displayed were much stronger than before.

All things considered, Yi Xingshan is quite a talented disciple.

After clearing his acupoints, the techniques he displayed were more than enough to uphold the name of an Inner Sect Disciple.

Yi Xingshan’s techniques actually differ somewhat from Jiang Ling’Er’s.

Jiang Ling’Er’s sword techniques focus more on a domineering intent.

The fierce Sword Might seems capable of swallowing everything.

While Yi Xingshan leans towards the type of Sword Cultivator people imagine, nimble and ever-changing.

His sword techniques are bizarre, hard to defend against.

It seems this Celestial Sword Sect has a deep understanding of Sword Dao.

They have accomplishments in cultivation in various directions.

During rest, Yi Xingshan would continue to discuss Sword Dao with Shen Han, his views on various sword techniques, etc.

But this peace didn’t last long.

As Shen Han predicted, just past noon, another group of people arrived.

This time, the number of people coming was even more than yesterday.

Besides the ten or so leading individuals in the front, there was also a large crowd of disciples watching the spectacle at the sides and behind.

In other sects, it’s quite normal for the Vice Sect Leader’s son to receive favoritism.

Not receiving favoritism would actually be a bit strange.

But in Celestial Sword Sect, the sect atmosphere has its own traditions.

Here, it’s normal for someone to be favored.

But the person favored should be a disciple whose cultivation improves quickly, with exceptional talent and potential.

Instead of relying on connections, being shielded by the sect to seize resources from other disciples.

The resources available to disciples in the entire sect are limited.

If Yi Xingshan gets more, others will inevitably get less.

Therefore, upon hearing Yi Xingshan’s identity, thinking that the Vice Sect Leader seized resources for him,

These disciples of the Celestial Sword Sect naturally feel very angry.

But most people, despite their anger, remain apprehensive of the Vice Sect Leader’s status.

Only daring to blend into the crowd to watch, perhaps shouting a few words at appropriate times.

“Eldest Young Master Yi is indeed diligent; just returning to the sect, he’s already fervently cultivating.

If you ask me, even the Eldest Young Master’s cultivation might lead to hysteria.

This shows that he isn’t suited for the path of cultivation, and should give it up, choosing another route instead.

The Vice Sect Leader procures so many cultivation resources for you, causing other disciples’ resources to be reduced, yet failing to improve you.

Isn’t this pure waste?”

After one person spoke, someone behind was guided and began to join in jeering.

In their view, Yi Xingshan originally stole their resources, naturally they are outraged.

“I’ve said it, the resources I, Yi Xingshan, use, not a single ounce comes from my father via sect favoritism.

Even if you want to falsely accuse me, you should at least present some evidence!”

Yi Xingshan was still trapped in a loop of defense.

When questioned, never hope for comprehension from those questioning you.

Many times, their questioning is unjust, merely aimed at slandering.

What truly matters is letting bystanders, neutral individuals, discern right from wrong.

“With Eldest Young Master Yi’s father, even if there was evidence, it would’ve already been dealt with, wouldn’t it? How could we have it?

Look at Senior Brother Tian, he’s currently among the best Inner Sect Disciples and has received certain treatment.

Favoritism, clear as day.”

Shen Han stood in the courtyard, looking at those who came to stir up trouble.

He remembered well, these leading people were actually the same group from a few days ago.

At this moment, Yi Xingshan’s brow was furrowing ever tighter.

“Senior Brother Tian is very formidable, highly talented, but his treatment compared to mine, Yi Xingshan, is worse?

His monthly Pill tributes, are they less than mine?”

Yi Xingshan’s retort left a few people momentarily stunned.

And at the next moment, that Senior Brother Tian stepped out from the crowd.

“Regarding Pill tributes and such, Tian doesn’t wish to say much.

Tian merely wants to say, this exclusive courtyard, I’ve applied to the sect multiple times but couldn’t move in.”

The person involved spoke, making the situation seemingly more tense.

“Senior Brother Tian, this courtyard was won in a competition; a competition to test Inner Sect disciples’ patience.

Everyone should know it was I who won it!”

Yi Xingshan’s words reminded some disciples of that competition.

Apparently, it was won by an ordinary disciple in the end.

Back then, people thought it was just a courtyard, living more spaciously; nobody minded much.

Upon hearing Yi Xingshan’s defense, those leading chuckled lightly again.

“Who knows if there was any treachery in that competition, a person who gets frightened into hysteria stepping into the Star Tower, could he win?”

That day’s hysteria indeed became their means to attack Yi Xingshan.

Hearing this, Shen Han stepped forward a few steps: “You, constantly calling it treacherous, I’d like to ask, did you receive some benefit deliberately to smear others?”

“Nonsense, I am upright and outspoken; where’s the treachery?”

Shen Han mimicked him with a soft chuckle:

“Who knows?

How can you prove you haven’t received some people’s benefits, deliberately coming here to incite?”

With a few words, Shen Han swiftly shifted the focus to him.

Never self-justify, that’s the first principle of arguing with someone.

“What am I proving? Why should I prove?

Today we’re talking about Eldest Young Master Yi, his unclear cultivation resource origins; he should explain!”

Rushed, definitely flustered.

His words were increasingly aggressive.

Shen Han remained calm, stepping forward again two steps.

“Why don’t you need to prove anything?

The Celestial Sword Sect’s Vice Sect Leader has dedicated efforts for the sect over the years, do reflect carefully.

The resources previously obtained, compared to now, what is the situation?

The sect’s strength, the benefits brought to everyone by the sect, have they not been increasing annually?

In such circumstances, using Yi Xingshan to undermine the Vice Sect Leader’s reputation, it’s clearly an act of sabotage by a traitor from a rival sect.

If you cannot prove your innocence, you’re then a traitor sent by a rival sect.”

Upon hearing Shen Han’s words, the situation seemed to change immediately.

The hostile emotions that were stirred up previously, suddenly vanished…

Many people felt Shen Han’s words made sense.

In recent years, the strength of Celestial Sword Sect has constantly improved, even the benefits received by Outer Sect disciples have been increasing.

In such a case, provoking dissatisfaction with the Vice Sect Leader truly might be the work of enemies of Celestial Sword Sect.

In an instant, the people originally swayed to watch and jeer directed their gaze to those individuals.

“Utter nonsense, I, Lin Fan’an, am wholly devoted to the sect.

Today’s questioning is also for the collective interests of the fellow senior and junior brothers.

Yi Xingshan lacks the strength, thus shouldn’t acquire so many resources.

In my opinion, even his qualification as an Inner Sect Disciple might be granted by his father’s direction.”

This Lin Fan’an still had some brains, knowing to steer the topic back to Yi Xingshan.