Chapter 886 - 778: Regret for Not Helping (2)

Dean Sixin’s string of rhetorical questions finally convinced everyone present.

In the pavilion, silence followed.

The strength of a young man had unexpectedly surpassed these seasoned established powerhouses, making it difficult for them to accept at the moment.

After a while, Sect Leader Nalan Xing slightly regained his composure.

Suddenly, he remembered something.

"Sixin, did you intervene when Shen Han faced danger?"

Dean Sixin was actually regretting now because of this matter.

Seeing her hesitation and lack of response, Nalan Xing seemed to have guessed the answer.

"So you didn’t choose to lend a hand at that time...?"

"I considered the strength of Wanhe Palace, and being alone, I felt helpless.

The atmosphere was tense, and Wanhe Palace was unwilling to compromise.

I was also worried about offending Wanhe Palace..."

Dean Sixin regretted deeply now, thinking that if only she had been firm in protecting Shen Han at that time.

The other elders in the pavilion heard this and regretfully slapped their thighs.

"What a pity, if Sixin had protected Shen Han before he showed his strength, that would have been a genuine favor."

"Indeed, it was a pity..."

A group of people were there, feeling regretful.

Helping Shen Han before he showcased his strength would have been a timely rescue.

Helping him after he demonstrated his power can only be considered a mere decoration.

Most of the time, such embellishments do not carry much significance.

Dean Sixin’s face did not look good; she certainly understood what she had missed.

In truth, it was reasonable to stand up for Shen Han, given his deep cooperation with Five Immortals City.

"Forget it, forget it, no use regretting what’s past.

Let’s just do our best henceforth, be sincere to everyone."

Nalan Xing urged everyone not to regret pointlessly, as it was of no benefit.

He wanted to take this opportunity to add a few words.

"Actually, I told everyone long ago.

Our sect needs loyalty; we are not gathered merely for benefits.

A sect without loyalty will fall apart at the slightest difficulty.

I hope this experience gives us some lessons to remember loyalty."

During the time when Shen Han revealed his top-tier power, the Southern Heaven Continent appeared calm, but undercurrents surged beneath.

In the eyes of many, the emergence of a power-shifting expert meant changes were coming to the Southern Heaven Continent.

Three months passed, and the Southern Heaven Continent remained peaceful.

There were indeed some disturbances, but they were orchestrated by opportunists and had nothing to do with Shen Han.

In their view, having strength naturally meant seizing benefits and ruling the world.

To make the world bow to oneself and become the ruler of the world.

But for Shen Han, from beginning to end, it was never his pursuit.

Shen Han had no interest in making others bow to him.

His goal for gaining this strength was to protect himself and his close ones, seeking a peaceful and carefree life.

This original intention, Shen Han still hasn’t forgotten till now.

On Xiaoyao Peak, the cemetery constructed by craftsmen had already been completed.

For the lives lost that day, all Shen Han could do was this.

Before the cemetery, You Wanying still maintained a thread of life, barely surviving.

Shen Han even kept her alive, awake and repenting at this place.

Moreover, a law constraint was placed around the cemetery.

All who arrived near the cemetery would have their abilities entirely restricted, to prevent anyone from causing disturbance.

After setting these things in order, Shen Han returned to the place of residence with Shi Yuezhu.

Preparing to bring everyone back to Xiaoyao Peak.

No matter if they wished to stay or not, they should come to incense those lost souls.

On Xiaoyao Peak and Yun Mansion, too many had perished during that calamity.

The journey back spanned over twenty days.

The vast terrain of the Southern Heaven Continent presented a significant issue indeed.

Returning to the residence, Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu first went back to their courtyard to rest a bit.

Afterward, they went together to meet with their elders.

The elders from Xiaoyao Peak were already eager.

They were very willing to return to Xiaoyao Peak, it being the land of their sect, and Master Xingchuan had lived there for hundreds of years.

Inwardly, there was still longing for their homeland.

As for the people at Yun Mansion, the grandfather and others were indifferent.

Whether in Southern Heaven Continent or back in Great Wei, as long as they can make Pills, it was all the same.

Yet this time, everyone would return, to honor those departed.

Aside from this, faced with You Wanying’s threat, quite a few chose to escape and hide.

Shen Han hadn’t pursued them much; if they wished to come back to honor, they were welcome.

The journey proceeds to Great Wei.

On route to Xiaoyao Peak, they happened to pass through Yang City.

The ship descended from the sky, toward the old Yun Mansion.

Initially moved from Yang City to the foot of Xiaoyao Peak to avoid the threats from Luo Changping, the old Yun Mansion was now somewhat dilapidated.

Walking through Yang City, they attracted attention.

Identifying them as members of the Yun Family, idle gossip arose.

Wei was well aware of Yun Mansion and Xiaoyao Peak’s hostility with powerhouses of Southern Heaven Continent.

Seeing them appear so openly, naturally drew much attention.

Yet, returning this time, neither Yun Mansion nor Xiaoyao Peak’s occupants intended to hide.

Being known was simply that—they didn’t mind.

Shen Han instilled this confidence, letting anyone try to provoke if they dared.

After walking around the old site of Yun Mansion, Yun Shuang and the grandfather felt melancholy.

Watching the steps where weeds started growing, past memories surged.

Amid the reminiscing, Yun Shuang and Cailing’Er went into the city directly to invite back some maidservants and servants.

Letting them clean up the old site, even living there, to bring some life.

Yun Mansion currently lacked no resources or money; they could easily surpass Great Wei in prosperity if they wished.

Sampling hometown flavors in the taverns of Yang City and resting for half a day, they then reboarded the ship.

The news of Yun Mansion and Xiaoyao Peak’s appearance once again spread through Great Wei.

Among those who realized late, many were eager to sell this information to Southern Heaven Continent.

You Wanying once sought to track Shen Han and his companions in Great Wei, offering substantial rewards for useful information.

Unfortunately, these people’s information was too late.

The one who once promised rewards now knelt at the cemetery behind Xiaoyao Peak, unable to reward anyone.

The journey continued westward.

The cleaned Yun Mansion at the foot of Xiaoyao Peak, where Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu had arranged beforehand.

The ship stopped at Yun Mansion, and elders from Xiaoyao Peak rested briefly before flying back to their long-awaited sect.

Everyone would undertake brief rest followed by honoring those souls departed.

Just past Noon, Shen Han and the Yun Family boarded the ship.

The cemetery behind Xiaoyao Peak was solemn.

In front of the cemetery, You Wanying knelt motionlessly, her face blank with deathlike pallor.

Her vitality had waned, and perhaps she would not live for much longer.

Shen Han had destroyed her foundation; now she relied solely on her robust physique from the Illusion Realm.

Yet even that seemed insufficient to sustain her for long.

Before the cemetery, everyone’s demeanor was serious.

The graves spoke of the day’s tragedy.

Many, despite their strength, perished under You Wanying in an instant.

Shen Han felt grateful having moved Yun Mansion near Xiaoyao Peak.

Were they still in Yang City, against You Wanying, the entire family might have been obliterated.

This thought made Shen Han regret not bringing Shen Ao also, to have him kneel here in repentance.

Each paid respects, their hearts nostalgically mourning.

Upon leaving the cemetery, they couldn’t help scrutinizing You Wanying.

The once power player who threatened all of Great Wei, now reduced to this state.

Yet no one pitied her nor blamed Shen Han for being ruthless.

The punishment Shen Han exacted was wholly deserved by her.

After departing the cemetery, they returned to the main peak pavilion.