Does anyone actually Believes That My Master Is A Mortal?

Ancestral Master Hall.

Chu Yuan had Su Xi leave and, by the way, had her call Zhang Han over.

He sat alone on the Sect Master's throne, his eyes shimmering with light.

He was contemplating what reason he should use to expel Zhang Han from the Wayless Sect.

Should he just find a random reason?

For instance, stepping into the hall with the left foot first, violating the rules set by the former Sect Master, and thus expelling him from the Sect?

Would that be too excessive?

Chu Yuan himself felt it was too much.

"Perhaps I should find a more normal reason, at least it shouldn't be too excessive."

Chu Yuan murmured softly to himself.

After thinking it over from every angle, he decided it would be better to straightforwardly tell Zhang Han that he had completed his learning and should descend the mountain.

That was much more normal.

Settled on that then.

He silently made up his mind.

With that settled, Chu Yuan could relax. He took out the two storage bags he carried and looked at them.

One of them was the one previously given to him by Su Qianyuan, the Spirit Stones all spent, leaving only some treasures.

The other was the storage bag used to hold the rewards of the Ten Thousand Sects Competition.

Since returning, he hadn't yet had the chance to carefully inspect the four treasures he won at the competition and their uses.

Presumably, the treasures awarded to the first through fourth places would be somewhat extraordinary.

Once he expelled Zhang Han from the Sect, he would take a good look at what uses these treasures had.

Chu Yuan muttered to himself in his heart.

It was at this moment.

A voice sounded from outside the hall.

"Respected Master, your disciple Zhang Han requests an audience."

Hmm?

Zhang Han has arrived?

Chu Yuan was startled for a moment, then quickly stuffed the storage bags into his bosom and straightened his clothes, reverting his expression to one of calm detachment.

After doing all this, he waved his hand.

"Come in."

Chu Yuan spoke softly.

His voice echoed in the hall.

As his voice fell,

Zhang Han, clad in a Confucian Robe, walked slowly into the hall.

Zhang Han walked from the entrance to the center of the hall and respectfully performed a ceremonial bow.

"Disciple Zhang Han pays respect to the Respected Master!"

The respect Zhang Han held for Chu Yuan did not diminish despite not being chosen as the Sect heir.

It was the Respected Master who had pulled him from the abyss of being labeled 'worthless.'

It was the Respected Master who gave him the opportunity to become powerful.

Even though he was not the Sect heir, he would hold no resentment.

Moreover...

His Fourth Junior Sister was indeed much stronger than he was.

He had no objections to his Fourth Junior Sister becoming the Sect heir.

Therefore, Zhang Han still held the utmost respect for his Respected Master.

"Hmm, Han'er, there's no need for such formalities."

Chu Yuan gestured for Zhang Han to rise.

"Respected Master, formalities are still necessary, they cannot be overlooked; by the way, Respected Master, did you call me here for some important instructions?"

Zhang Han's face showed a touch of refined elegance as he spoke softly.

"Hmm... Han'er, how long have you been practicing in the Wayless Sect?"

Chu Yuan thought for a moment before opening his mouth to say.

"Master, Respected Master, your disciple has been in the Sect for a little over a year."

Zhang Han suddenly felt a slight premonition of unease, but still respectfully answered Chu Yuan.

"Over a year already, how time flies. What about your cultivation levels now?"

Chu Yuan spoke again, uttering these words.

"Respected Master, your disciple is slow-witted and has only reached the Early Phase of the Tribulation Transcending Realm; with the use of many methods, I can merely compete with those at the Tribulation Transcending Realm Late Stage."

Zhang Han honestly answered his own Respected Master.

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Chu Yuan, who was about to continue speaking, was interrupted.

His eyes fixed on Zhang Han,

completely at a loss for what to say next.

It was merely a match for the late phase of the Tribulation Transcending Stage… merely…

Indeed, the word "merely" was used quite effectively.

It made him look like an absolute novice.

Moreover, this disciple's advance to the Tribulation Transcending Stage was achieved by stepping over the realm he was in.

Thinking of this, he felt an enormous sense of loss.

Chu Yuan's expression became odd, but he still forced himself to adjust his mindset.

"Late phase of the Tribulation Transcending Realm? Hmm… quite impressive, impressive indeed,"

"Your cultivation levels are quite formidable,"

Chu Yuan said slowly.

"Before my respected master, this disciple dares not claim to be strong,"

Zhang Han repeated humbly.

"They are quite strong, Han'er. With your current cultivation, remaining in the Wayless Sect is of no benefit to your cultivation. Therefore, I'm considering having you complete your apprenticeship, descend the mountain to practice, and experience the secular world, so that you can further elevate your realm. What do you think?"

Chu Yuan leisurely voiced his intention.

"This… Disciple, the disciple understands."

Zhang Han's pupils shrank slightly, a tumultuous storm raging in his heart, but he still forcibly maintained his composure on the surface.

Ever since the eldest senior brother had spoken to him,

he had realized that a day like this would come eventually.

The respected master would send him down the mountain just like he did with the eldest senior brother back then.

Only he hadn't expected that day to come so soon.

"Understanding is good, Han'er. This is not to say that I don't want you to stay in the Wayless Sect, but rather that it's time for you to descend the mountain given your current cultivation level,"

Chu Yuan quickly added another sentence, fearing that Zhang Han would feel he was being rushed out.

Although he did intend to send him away,

he thought it best to maintain a good relationship with his disciple.

In case he needed the disciple's help in the future, he wanted to avoid an awkward relationship preventing him from asking for assistance.

In short, he aimed to keep it like Ye Luo's situation,

who left the sect but still maintained a close relationship with it.

"Respected master, your disciple understands, understands it all,"

Zhang Han nodded, indicating his clear understanding.

He would never make things difficult for his master.

"Hmm, Han'er, since you understand, then go down and pack your things, prepare to descend the mountain,"

Chu Yuan said aloud.

"Disciple, disciple understands. Not being in the sect, I can't take care of you, respected master. Please, take care of your well-being,"

Zhang Han fell silent for a moment, then stood up and gave Chu Yuan a long bow.

"Hmm, you may leave,"

Chu Yuan waved his hand and said.

"Respected master… take care!"

Zhang Han opened his mouth, wanting to say more, but in the end, he couldn't find the words. A thousand sentiments were condensed into the words "take care."

Chu Yuan did not say anything more, merely lifting his head to watch Zhang Han indifferently.

Zhang Han, at the center of the hall, took a deep breath and slowly exited the Ancestral Master Hall.

Chu Yuan watched him leave in silence, not uttering a word.

Not until Zhang Han had completely left the Ancestral Master Hall did he finally heave a sigh of relief.

The matter with Zhang Han was now thoroughly resolved.

With that sly Zhang Han out of the picture, dealing with Su Qianyuan and Dantai Luoxue would be simple. A brief conversation would suffice to drive them out of the sect.

As for Ye Luo, let him be. After all, he was already an expelled member of the sect.

The matter with the disciples need not be rushed now.

Next, it's time to properly examine the treasures…

What exactly are these four treasures from the Great Sect Competition?

Chu Yuan took out the storage bag from his bosom, handling it with great care, as if worried about accidentally damaging the treasures inside.

After taking out the storage bag, Chu Yuan then infused it with mana to retrieve the items within…