Oh, right, this old guy was just a residual soul to begin with, not really human, so itâs only natural heâs superior. With that, Han Yan found a reason to comfort himself.
"Remember, my ass. This sword casting technique was well-known by everyone in our time. How did it become a secret technique now? These swordsmiths are just too slow to progress. Theyâve been using the same casting techniques for hundreds of thousands of years without any innovation. Not a single word changed, yet they treat it like a treasured secret, transforming a skill everyone knew into an untaught secret. Pathetic, just pathetic," Star Illusion Thousand Machine lamented sorrowfully.
Only then did Han Yan realize that Nie Fangshengâs so-called ultimate sword casting skill was known by everyone hundreds of thousands of years ago, inferior to even vendorâs stall goods. He strongly agreed with Star Illusion Thousand Machineâs words.
No wonder the cultivators today are not as powerful as in the past. Even swordsmiths are so secretive, itâs no surprise other cultivators are no better.
"As expected of the top recruit in this admission selection, you do have some cleverness." Although Nie Fangsheng was reluctant, he couldnât outright lie, so he sneered while saying.
"Oh, I really must thank you for your assessment. If what I have is a little cleverness, then those who cheated and fooled many people in the admission selection have great wisdom, right?" Han Yan already had a fire of anger in his heart and retorted coldly. Isnât it just wanting to vent for the Qiu family? Come on, letâs see if you want to vent or if I tear your face off!
Since Nie Fangsheng was so biased and, as a mentor, bullied his disciple with such despicable means, Han Yan couldnât be blamed for not respecting teachers and valuing principles.
The expressions of the people present became odd when they heard Han Yanâs words, and their gazes toward Nie Fangsheng became subtle.
"You!!! Donât think that just because youâre a little clever, you can disregard the academyâs mentors. Earlier, you were half-hearted, which is still disrespectful to the mentor. I still have the right to expel you from the Sword Casting Hall!" Nie Fangsheng was so angry at Han Yanâs sarcasm that he felt like vomiting blood. Failing to slander Han Yan, he no longer bothered with any schemes and conspiracies and spoke rudely.
"Lord Nie, as a mentor, you have twisted the truth! For personal vendettas, youâve abandoned the bottom line of being a teacher!" Han Yan couldnât believe that Nie Fangsheng, as a mentor, had sunk to such a level, and could no longer hold back, and said angrily. Despite the consideration of him being a mentor and wanting to keep a low profile, Han Yan had not activated his sharp tongue mode. Even so, it made Nie Fangsheng fume with anger.
"Outrageous, you still donât admit disrespecting your elders even while insulting me!" Nie Fangsheng also angrily scolded.
"Iâm scolding you because, as an instructor at Long Yan Academy, you lack self-respect and dignity, using such disgraceful tactics to slander a disciple. If youâre determined to make things difficult for me and refuse to teach me the sword casting technique, just say so. I wouldnât want to learn from someone like you anyway! Saying Iâm disrespectful to my mentor, I absolutely refuse to accept that," Han Yan said, staring straight at Nie Fangsheng without fear.
"Master Nie does seem to have gone a bit too far."
"I heard Master Nie and Master Qiu Yongcheng had originally arranged a marriage between their children, and now that Master Qiu has had his cultivation ruined by Han Yan, naturally he wants to stand up for Master Qiu."
"Even if thatâs the case, as a mentor, using his position to bully others goes against the ethics of a teacher."
"Did he forget that Han Yan is a disciple of Master Gong? Master Gong had a major battle with Master Wenren to take him as a disciple. If he had solid evidence to expel Han Yan from the academy for his mistakes, thatâd be fine, but using this kind of excuse to give him a hard time, Master Gong likely wonât let it slide if he finds out."
"He probably didnât expect Han Yan to have such a good memory, and has lost his composure a bit."
"If Master Gong finds out about this, it likely wonât end well for him." Other disciples began whispering amongst themselves using Gathering Qi Transmission.