Shen Yun Returns

Several elders leaned against the railing atop the high platform, watching the battle and chatting merrily, their bearing relaxed.

"Jian'an only began cultivating the Azure Cloud Sword Art five years ago, yet he has already reached Greater Achievement. Such astonishing talent would make him a standout even among the younger generation of the Central Continent."

The Fifth Elder on the left spoke in a voice like a great bell, his tone filled with approval.

The lean Third Elder picked up the conversation. "That isn't all. Have you noticed that thread of true meaning within his Sword Qi? It is clearly a sign that his Sword Intent has reached initial mastery. Such comprehension is no weaker than that of the Heavenly Sword Sect's 'Absolute Shadow Sword.'"

"Speaking of that—"

The beautiful Fourth Elder lowered her voice, brilliance rippling through her eyes. "Last month, an elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect came to visit. When he saw that Three-Turn Profound Ginseng in the herb garden, he could hardly tear his eyes away. These resources are the true foundation of our lineage."

The Third Elder lightly patted the railing and said slowly, "The resources left behind by the Chief Elder must be put to good use. We must help this batch of disciples grow."

Once he finished speaking, the few of them exchanged smiles, their eyes filled with emotion.

Thirty years ago, the Shen Family had still lived in seclusion in the Northern Wasteland. Not to mention spiritual treasures like Three-Turn Profound Ginseng—even a single Foundation Establishment Pill had required careful budgeting. Now, the abundance of the family's treasury was enough to make even some top-tier sects covet it.

"Still, no matter how many resources we have, the disciples must live up to them."

The First Elder, who had remained silent all this