The impact of Ban Wu’s death on Tiger Peak Manor was clearly greater than on other sects.
They understood Ban Wu’s true strength better than anyone else.
Among those in the Rainbow-Devouring Realm, there are also variations in power.
Ban Wu was among the more outstanding within the Rainbow-Devouring Realm.
Compared to his junior brother Wu Ke, Ban Wu was evidently a step stronger.
Both being in the Rainbow-Devouring Realm, Ban Wu could easily suppress Wu Ke.
Ban Wu’s strength was the pinnacle of Tiger Peak Manor’s power.
He fell at the hands of Shen Han, meaning most other disciples likely wouldn’t survive either.
"Our Tiger Peak Manor is adept at using poison and also excels at using strange cultivation techniques for surprise attacks.
But this Shen Han is not afraid of our poison.
He is even better at concealing his presence to launch sudden assaults.
Manor Master, what exactly is your stance? Just speak your mind."
The two Elders continued speaking, and their underlying message was something the Tiger Peak Manor Master could not fail to understand.
However, as the Manor Master, he had considerations of his own.
"If we were to compromise with Shen Han, those sects that have past grievances with us might all unite to trouble us..."
The Tiger Peak Manor Master spoke softly, and upon hearing this, the two Elders wanted to say something else to explain.
Yet before they could open their mouths, a cold voice floated in from behind them.
"Whether the manor wants to back out or not doesn’t matter, I, You Wanying, can avenge my disciple myself."
The cold words left the trio stunned for a moment.
Unexpectedly, You Wanying had overheard everything...
"Elder Wanying, don’t act on impulse. The two Elders are merely stating the situation; they haven’t made any decision on the matter.
At present, Tiger Peak Manor is indeed facing a serious crisis.
As the ones in power here, it’s natural that we need to deliberate and decide."
The Tiger Peak Manor Master explained with a serious expression.
It’s not easy to lead a group; if discussions don’t go well, the Elders may hold resentments against each other.
This would be yet another major blow to Tiger Peak Manor.
The impact might even be more severe than Ban Wu’s death.
"May I ask, Manor Master, the decision you’ve made after your discussions is to give up and compromise, correct?"
You Wanying’s words remained cold.
As she spoke, the faces of the two Elders showed signs of embarrassment.
The expression of the Tiger Peak Manor Master remained serious, unfazed.
"Before a decision is made, various suggestions are naturally going to emerge.
It’s normal for some decisions to make Elder Wanying uncomfortable.
In the past, some decisions proposed by Elder Wanying also displeased other Elders.
We are all part of the manor, like family.
When we face hardships, we discuss and go through them together, hand in hand.
Don’t speak such disheartening and unpleasant words!"
The Manor Master’s dignified words made the three Elders fall silent.
Although You Wanying’s face was still cold, she did not say any more.
Seeing the trio calm down, the Tiger Peak Manor Master paused for a moment and then continued.
"Regarding this matter, I have more or less reached a decision internally.
Yu Yan, Ban Wu, two disciples died tragically at the hands of that Shen Han.
This blood feud isn’t something that can be easily brushed aside."
At the Manor Master’s words, You Wanying’s expression slightly improved as she turned her head towards her Manor Master.
"I watched these two children grow, from their youth to their maturity.
Now they have fallen. Is it possible not to avenge such enmity?
We are known for protecting our own at Tiger Peak Manor. If we compromise, what are we protecting?"
The two Elders beside him seemed as if they wanted to say something, but before they could speak, the Tiger Peak Manor continued.
"Both Elders, just think, what if instead of Yu Yan and Ban Wu, it was your disciples who died.
Could you accept compromise?