The Strongest Prodigy Doctor

Chapter 996 - 1096: I Want to Be the Peak Master

However, Tian Chu Zhenren wasn't too disheartened, after all, there's still a long way ahead. With Ye Tianfan's talent, if he wants to assume the position of the foremost seat of the Taichu Peak, it would take at least decades, hundreds, or even several hundred years.Tian Chu Zhenren believes that during this time, there will be sufficient opportunities to alter Ye Tianfan's thinking, turning individual concerns into collective ones. Even if Ye Tianfan truly doesn't want to become the Sect Leader of the Taichu Sect, and only wants to be the foremost of the Taichu Peak, it doesn't matter, since there is no one else besides Ye Tianfan on the Taichu Peak, and it wouldn't hinder his cultivation.

When the Taichu Sect recruits new members, they should exclude Taichu Peak until Ye Tianfan reaches a certain level of cultivation, and his strength temporarily stagnates. Then, they can recruit a few disciples to Taichu Peak, at least preserving some heritage.

Moreover, this won't hinder Ye Tianfan's cultivation. Perhaps while Ye Tianfan is teaching disciples, he might comprehend some things, rekindling forgotten issues, allowing Ye Tianfan to gain a clearer understanding of the basics!

Upon hearing Tian Chu Zhenren's words, Ye Tianfan breathed a sigh of relief, but was still concerned about entering the Grand Elder Hall, where he would be confined for life, until ascension or death.

Just this aspect was unacceptable for Ye Tianfan, equating, in his view, with Tian Chu Zhenren's death, despite knowing Tian Chu Zhenren is alive but unable to meet ever again!

To reunite with him, Ye Tianfan must wait to pass on the seat of Taichu Peak, entering the Grand Elder Hall himself, or meet Tian Chu Zhenren on the day he ascends, which would be brief due to the busy ascension hurdles, leaving scant chance for conversation.

Ye Tianfan discarded the idea of assuming the seat, thinking anyone who wishes to take it can do so!

Tian Chu Zhenren, noticing Ye Tianfan's disdainful gaze, was initially startled but soon understood Ye Tianfan's thoughts, and with an amused tone said, "That's the rule, but everyone inside sneaks out. As long as they don't make a move, and avoid being seen, it's fine!"

Ye Tianfan was surprised at Tian Chu Zhenren's words; what does this mean? The notion of sneaking out, expressed so openly, is this really alright?

Initially, Tian Chu Zhenren was unaware of their covert outings until he used the Sky Gazing Mirror, checking the locations of the previous Taichu Sect leaders and foremost positions of each peak, discovering them enjoying the hills and waters, casually remarking on their next visits, advising discretion!

This transpired during the Taichu Sect's critical ordeal with an invading demon beast, causing Tian Chu Zhenren to seek assistance from the Grand Elder Hall, fearing disaster could finish the Taichu Sect. Yet, despite Tian Chu Zhenren's pleas, the Grand Elder Hall remained silent, increasing his curiosity about their activities, suspecting everyone might be in closed-door training!

Then, Tian Chu Zhenren witnessed their enjoyment in the scene!

Tian Chu Zhenren couldn't divulge this discovery, and only mentioned to Ye Tianfan that since the Taichu Sect hadn't faced complete heritage extinction, they didn't intervene!

The reason Tian Chu Zhenren shared this information with Ye Tianfan was seeing his disdainful look, fearing Ye Tianfan might reject the seat entirely, so he disclosed this matter!

Meanwhile, Tian Chu Zhenren's face turned slightly awkward, as he was unaware that being a Grand Elder allowed such liberty, having believed that entering the Grand Elder Hall meant permanent confinement until ascension, not expecting such audacious actions!

The revelation dazzled Tian Chu Zhenren!

Ye Tianfan mirrored a strange expression upon hearing this; is this truly possible? What's the point of regulations then, just to bluff?

Ye Tianfan struggled to comprehend this!

Tian Chu Zhenren himself found it difficult to articulate his dilemma, perceiving the rule as overly stringent, given that those breaking it are elderly contributors to the Taichu Sect whom he can't reprimand!

The crucial issue is if Tian Chu Zhenren enforces restrictions, upon retiring and joining the Grand Elder Hall, he couldn't venture outside. After all, how could he restrain them while permitting himself to exit? Consequently, Tian Chu Zhenren turns a blind eye to the scenario.

Ye Tianfan breathed genuine relief as long as his mentor, Tian Chu Zhenren, wasn't trapped in an environment devoid of freedom. Being undiscovered could maintain secrecy, knowing of Tian Chu Zhenren's activities kept confidential, suggesting the rule was merely deceptive!

Hardly anyone adheres strictly to it, yet due to its ancient tradition, compliance requires exploiting loopholes permissible.

Ye Tianfan nodded, concluding, "Well, that's good, I want to be the foremost of Taichu Peak!"

Yet if given the choice, Ye Tianfan wouldn't assume Taichu Peak's leadership, but with his solitary presence there, no alternative exists. Furthermore, Ye Tianfan suspects Tian Chu Zhenren's ambition of him becoming the Taichu Sect Leader.

Ye Tianfan strongly opposes this notion entirely; compared to Taichu Peak's leadership, even being solely responsible for it meant merely acquiring a title. Though becoming Sect Leader imposed numerous obligations, heavily impacting cultivation, significantly delaying his homeward journey!

Ye Tianfan primarily weighs this factor, deciding regardless of any future recruitment at Taichu Peak, he wouldn't accept too many, ideally seven or eight disciples. Managing this number is manageable, while further recruitment occurs post the maturity of those disciples, allowing for new entrants managed by them, minimizing disruption!

Thus, Ye Tianfan agrees to assume Taichu Peak's leadership, barring this he'd consult Tian Chu Zhenren on recruiting more disciples. However, due to recruitment time constraints, not even Yun Tian Senior Brother's exceptional talents allowed reaching the Thousand Source Realm within a century, by then likely surpassing at the Ten Directions Realm!