Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes-Chapter 221 - 220: Stable Array Hub

Seeing Mu Zhiwei’s attitude, Dean Tianyi also smiled helplessly.

"This child Zhiwei has always been like this—indeed a bit cold, not fond of talking.

Unless something really piques her interest, she wouldn’t utter ten words in a whole day..."

Dean Tianyi gave this evaluation right in front of Mu Zhiwei.

Yet this senior sister seemed uninterested in others’ opinions, still turning her head to look outside the window, pondering her own thoughts.

"This training involves a lot related to arrays.

That’s why I sought Zhiwei’s help—it should make the training much smoother with her assistance."

Shen Han nodded, and the three of them embarked on their journey.

Their destination lay on the western side of Great Wei, near the border.

They were seated in the dean’s carriage, a rather luxurious vehicle that traveled through the air in a grand display.

"Do you have any understanding of the Path of Array?"

Sitting in the carriage, the dean began explaining to Shen Han.

"I have grasped some basics, but am still far off."

Dean Tianyi nodded.

"Our Tianyi Academy indeed hasn’t advanced much in the study of arrays.

Even in the Book Collection Pavilion, there are very few books on arrays.

The few available are quite basic texts.

However, the Path of Array is an extremely powerful type of technique.

An array set by a Fifth Grade Array Master might make even a Third Grade Immortal Realm strong hesitantly invade.

In the Path of Array, the weak can easily triumph over the strong.

But its downside is also obvious, as it confines you to a place and makes proactively killing the enemy not so easy."

Hearing this, Shen Han somewhat understood the dean’s intent.

Perhaps he wanted Shen Han to understand the Path of Array.

So in the future, he could protect himself with array skills, without constant anxiety during cultivation.

"About a year ago, a major event occurred in a small country within the western borders of our Great Wei."

As Dean Tianyi spoke of this, Mu Zhiwei, sitting beside him, finally turned her head to listen.

"That small country is called Qianyang Country, and it’s actually quite rich in history.

The Imperial Family was known for their expertise in the Path of Array.

Back then, rumors circulated that a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure was about to emerge within Qianyang’s borders.

Many powerful figures eagerly rushed to seize this opportunity.

But it was eventually revealed to be a scheme set by the former Imperial Family of Qianyang.

Suddenly, an Immortal Extinction Array had been set there, causing even Immortal Realm experts to lose their abilities.

That time, Great Wei lost quite a number of strong individuals..."

Upon hearing this, Shen Han naturally realized that this was when he first met Shi Yuezhu...

His expression unchanged, he still appeared slightly shocked.

He timely asked, "Is there truly such a strong array? Capable of suppressing Immortal Realm experts...

And with so many fallen experts, why does it feel like this matter hasn’t spread widely?"

"Mainly because the scope of impact is quite large, so much information has been concealed.

If Yan and Qi were to know, who knows what unexpected trouble might ensue."

Along the journey, the dean kept explaining what he knew about arrays.

After nearly four two-hour periods, the carriage finally descended.

They stood atop a mountain peak, looking down upon a continuous mountain range.

"Below in the valley is where the Secret Realm lies.

It’s said that back then, strong figures of Qianyang Country fell here, setting numerous exquisite arrays.

Only those with capability can catch a glimpse of these intricate arrays."

While speaking, the dean looked at Shen Han again.

"Your elder brother Shen Ye once came around here with Luo Zuchen to seek the secrets of arrays.

It seems he found nothing in the end.

Shen Ye’s attainments in arrays are merely ordinary."

Compared to setting arrays, people like Luo Zuchen should be more interested in acquiring the secret techniques of breaking arrays.

"Go ahead, from here on, you’ll have to rely on yourselves. I can only ensure your safety.

Even without gains, gaining some experience is good enough."

After speaking, Shen Han glanced at Mu Zhiwei beside him.

"Senior Sister Mu..."

Before Shen Han could finish, Mu Zhiwei had already turned around and leapt towards the valley below.

According to the received information, at a quarter past 3:00 PM, the direction pointed by the shadow of a large tree would be the entrance to the Secret Realm.

But upon looking around, there was no large tree to be seen.

The area seemed deliberately damaged...

Focusing his mind, Shen Han began using his mysterious ability to survey the surroundings.

After a moment, a row of small blue characters appeared before him.

[Stable Array Hub]

After some exploration, he only saw the Array Hub, but not the array itself.

Shen Han frowned slightly, puzzled.

He truly understood very little about arrays.

Perhaps it was because within arrays, only the Array Hub could be materialized.

His ability could only see tangible things, whereas those pressures, sword momentum, arrays were challenging to observe in essence.

Shen Han did not rashly throw out a[Damaged]label, as he wanted to see how this array could be deciphered.

Thinking for a moment, Shen Han hurriedly went to find Senior Sister Mu.

It seemed she hadn’t really heeded Shen Han’s words.

Whatever Shen Han said, she merely nodded or shook her head.

Several sentences followed by just a single "hmm" in response...

A person really frugal with words.

After a while, finding nothing from her own search, she finally went to where Shen Han indicated.

Following Shen Han’s direction, she immediately found the Array Hub...

The usually aloof Mu Zhiwei now seemed somewhat awkward.

"How... did you find it...?"

"Hmm?"

Shen Han shot her an annoyed glance, replying with a simple "hmm."

Even Dean Tianyi, watching from a distance, couldn’t help but chuckle.

Mu Zhiwei’s expression shifted slightly, but her hands remained busy, starting to dismantle the Array Hub.

Her methods were rather complex, and observing beside her, Shen Han realized the technique required deep study.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, the Array Hub seemed to be removed.

Mu Zhiwei held a piece of weed in her hand, apparently the Array Hub itself.

After disrupting the Array Hub, the surrounding plants started withering rapidly.

Pulling out the withered weed revealed an entrance.

The training so far hadn’t been in vain, as they had finally found the true entrance.

Mu Zhiwei might have felt a bit embarrassed, after previously dodging Shen Han’s remarks, yet it was someone else who found the entrance.

Looking slightly awkward, Dean Tianyi came over with a smile.

"Let’s go. Shen Han is not that petty~

This is just the first step in exploring the Secret Realm; there’s much more to come~"

With that, all three stepped into the Secret Realm.

The Secret Realm was peculiar, clearly underground, but some faint light always shone through, preventing complete darkness.

And the further they went, the more Shen Han felt his body growing heavy.

Even using the Body Technique, he felt extremely slow.