Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes - Chapter 526 - 522: Speaking Up, He Actually Requests the 16th Floor
People from Snow Mountain House, go to the 14th layer to cultivate.
People from Celestial Sword Sect, go to the 11th layer to cultivate.
This comparison is quite obvious.
In terms of hard power, Snow Mountain House is no match for Celestial Sword Sect.
The strength gap between the masters of the sects is also huge.
Especially among the top experts, the strength of Celestial Sword Sect far surpasses that of Snow Mountain House.
Previously, when Yu You treated the people of Snow Mountain House in front of others, it was with such an attitude.
Due to lack of strength, the people of Snow Mountain House could only choose to endure.
But now, they are recovering the face they lost.
“Dear young friends, the entrance to the 11th layer of the Forbidden Land has been opened for everyone.
The four young friends can try it out more, as the difficulty of the 11th layer should be moderate.
I believe that for you four, the 11th layer should be no problem.”
These words were clearly meant to put Fu Tianqi and the others on the spot.
If they still cannot handle the 11th layer, it will be even more embarrassing.
While speaking, Yao Xueru seemed to notice something amiss.
Four people?
He remembered that for the Forbidden Land training, it should be five people participating.
The qualification slots released by Snow Mountain House each year are also five slots.
Thinking of this, Yao Xueru suddenly realized.
“Quick, quick, quick, there’s still one inside the 13th layer, see if he’s in danger.”
For Yao Xueru, if Shen Han hasn’t come out, it means there’s danger.
He definitely wouldn’t be cultivating normally inside.
This kind of subtle disparagement made Fu Tianqi and the others feel even more angered.
Su Jinyu couldn’t hold it any longer, ready to step forward to argue.
She initially wanted to say how excellent Shen Han was, and how strong his talent was.
But before she could open her mouth, Shen Han just happened to come out from the 13th layer…
The words she wanted to argue were now stuck in her throat.
Upon seeing everyone present, there was a hint of surprise in Shen Han’s eyes.
And seeing Shen Han, the smile on Yao Xueru’s old face grew even broader.
Beside him, his grandson Yao Zhonggu also smiled brightly.
The people of Snow Mountain House couldn’t hold back any longer.
Previously, they wouldn’t say it out loud, just wore a smile on their faces, just smiling like that.
But seeing Shen Han come out, quite a few people started whispering to each other.
“An entire army wiped out, not a single one left, hahaha…”
“And they claim to have the deep foundation of a great sect, just this little bit of foundation.”
Even though they spoke quietly, you could still hear the meaning in their words.
Encountering such a situation is truly helpless.
Because of their lack of strength, being ridiculed by others, they couldn’t find any reason to refute.
Especially since Shen Han, this sole hope, couldn’t withstand it and came out…
What else can be done…
The frustration on Su Jinyu and the others’ faces was very apparent, anyone could see it.
Hearing the people from Snow Mountain House whispering, Shen Han slightly frowned.
Even Senior Yu You, upon seeing Shen Han come out, could feel a trace of disappointment.
Taking a deep breath.
“Don’t let your heart be filled with too many distracting thoughts, you came here for your own benefit,
not to compete or fight with someone.
Besides, what does any of this prove?
Having a firm temperament is the first principle of being strong, remember that.”
Though Yu You felt some disappointment, he clearly understood that these young people before him needed his encouragement more.
If he were to further discourage them, the temperament of these young people would crumble.
Hearing these words, Yao Xueru also nodded with a smile.
“Exactly, exactly, what Sect Leader Yu said is the truth.
What suits you is the best.
What can the 13th or 14th layer even prove?”
Although Yao Xueru was agreeing with Yu You, the taste of his words changed once spoken.
His words had a hint of sarcasm.
Every time Yao Xueru spoke, it made people feel uncomfortable.
Hearing this, even Shen Han couldn’t help but frown.
“Dear young friends, the entrance to the 11th layer of the Forbidden Land has been opened for everyone.
Cultivating on the 11th layer can actually bring quite a few benefits, so young friends really shouldn’t take it too seriously.
Like in our Snow Mountain House, there aren’t many disciples who can go to the 13th or 14th layer to cultivate, perhaps only seven or eight of them.
Geniuses as rare as dragon scales and phoenix feathers, it’s not suitable to compare with them.”
Yao Xueru’s consolation was always like this.
His tone really had a comforting, consoling feel to it.
But the words he spoke were full of clear sarcasm.
What does it mean by geniuses as rare as dragon scales and phoenix feathers?
Not suitable to compare with them?
Fu Tianqi, Su Jinyu, Jiang Ling’Er present, who among them isn’t a top-notch genius?
Once entering the Inner Domain, if they sought a sect, those sects would plead for their entry.
“This is Shen Han, right?
You didn’t try the 12th layer just now; now do you want to go with the other young friends to the 11th layer, or try the 12th layer?
Actually, I would suggest you go with the young friends to the 11th layer.
The difference between the 11th and 12th layers isn’t much, no need to torture yourself again.”
Yao Xueru began to offer comforting words to Shen Han again.
Upon hearing these words, the people of Snow Mountain House beamed as if a flower had bloomed on their faces.
“Wait a moment, I didn’t quite understand the meaning of Senior Yao’s words.
I came out of the 13th Layer intending to delve deeper, not to retreat.”
Shen Han spoke calmly, without any intention of arguing with Yao Xueru.
Upon hearing Shen Han’s words, the people of Snow Mountain House were slightly taken aback.
“You want to go deeper, to the 14th Layer?”
Shen Han nodded.
“It’s understandable for a young person to be competitive.
But young friend Shen Han, the opportunity to train in this Forbidden Land didn’t come easily; being so competitive might only harm you.
If my words have somehow angered you, I apologize.”
After saying this, Yao Xueru paused and gestured to the person behind him.
“This disciple of Snow Mountain House can even step into the 15th Layer.
If you young friends wish to compete, why not stroll around the 15th Layer?
Forcing oneself deep into the Forbidden Land could lead to injuries, worrying the elders of your sect.
Then, they might blame us.
Additionally, my great-granddaughter can reach the 18th Layer in cultivation.
Thus, friends, it might be best to forget about the competition.”
While speaking, Yao Xueru headed toward the entrance of the 15th Layer.
He then opened the entrance to the 15th Layer, looking at the disciple of Snow Mountain House.
“You’ve been mentioned, hurry and go cultivate, make the most of your time.”
Upon his words, the Snow Mountain House disciple bowed graciously and walked inside the 15th Layer.
Watching him enter, the other members of Snow Mountain House smiled and then turned to Shen Han.
The 14th Layer?
Their disciple from Snow Mountain House just directly pressed into the 15th Layer, what’s there to compare at the 14th?
In fact, Shen Han had no idea the disciple of Snow Mountain House had just gone to the 14th Layer.
He had just been exploring within the 13th Layer.
Nonetheless, their actions made Shen Han see their intention.
The people of Snow Mountain House were mocking them.
Clearly, Fu Tianqi and the others hadn’t performed well in the Forbidden Land, hence the situation.
The 15th Layer, I can try the 15th Layer too.
Within the 13th Layer, Shen Han felt no suppression, or discomfort, at all.
His overall state didn’t differ from being outside.
Initially, he intended to advance step-by-step.
But since things had escalated into a matter of competition, he had to show his stance.
Thinking this, Shen Han also moved toward the entrance of the 15th Layer.
“Brother Shen, there’s no need to go this far…”
“Shen Han, don’t compete with them…”
Those behind him tried to stop Shen Han, but he just smiled and walked in.
Seeing Shen Han enter, the people of Snow Mountain House helplessly smiled.
Yao Xueru even sighed, “Youngsters, always so combative, so concerned with face…”
At this moment, watching them enter the 15th Layer one after another, everyone fell silent.
The people of Snow Mountain House were relaxed, while Fu Tianqi and his companions looked worried.
Yu You, however, remained relatively composed.
He had just carefully observed Shen Han; Shen Han stayed the longest in the 13th Layer of the Forbidden Land but exited in the best condition.
In Yu You’s heart, a hint of anticipation arose.
After all, Shen Han had surprised him more than once before.
Originally, Fu Tianqi and others were supposed to enter the 11th Layer to cultivate, but now they just stood in the corridor.
The people of Snow Mountain House wanted to see Shen Han make a fool of himself, wondering when he would come out.
Fu Tianqi and others, however, hoped Shen Han could endure, that he would train inside.
A quarter of an hour is actually a turning point.
Outside, a quarter of an hour is nearly two whole hours inside the 15th Layer.
Of course, enduring inside for four or five hours was possible.
But the harm to one’s self from doing so could be significant.
Injuring one’s foundation would be a great loss.
Thus, no one generally would harm themselves this way.
Snow Mountain House’s measure for persistence inside was a quarter of an hour.
Not coming out within a quarter of an hour usually meant one could endure inside.
As everyone waited, Shen Han surprisingly emerged from within in less than a quarter of an hour…
Seeing Shen Han’s silhouette, the disappointment on Fu Tianqi and others’ faces was palpably obvious.
Even Senior Yu You’s face dimmed somewhat.
But the people from Snow Mountain House, their smiles, seemed like they just swallowed some honey.
As if Shen Han coming out was a matter of great joy.
Before anyone could speak, Shen Han started first.
“Senior Yao, in the 15th Layer, I feel I didn’t quite fit in either.
Could you trouble yourself to open the 16th Layer?”
Yao Xueru originally thought Shen Han meant to try the 14th Layer, since Shen Han had just leaped to the 15th Layer.
But he didn’t expect Shen Han to mention the 16th Layer.
“Young friend, are you sure…”
“I indeed meant the 16th Layer, Senior. In the 15th Layer, I didn’t feel any discomfort and wish to try the 16th Layer to see if I can feel some pressure.”
These words finally wiped the smiles from the faces of Snow Mountain House’s people.
Yet in a moment, a trace of disdain appeared on their faces once again.
