Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes-Chapter 243 - 242: Are They Going to Change the Rules at the Last Minute Again?
Thinking of this, Madam Shen called for Shen Ye.
She felt somewhat relieved knowing that Shen Ye was preparing to challenge Shen Han the next day.
As the grandmother of the Shen Family, there were some things she shouldn’t say, nor was it appropriate for her to say.
However, seeing that there was only Shen Ye by her side today, she spoke up.
Madam Shen hoped that when Shen Ye challenged Shen Han, he would strike hard, and preferably...
Preferably injure his foundation directly.
According to Madam Shen, Shen Han was now already estranged from the Shen Family.
Rather than letting Shen Han help other forces, it would be better to destroy him directly.
The two of them spoke very plainly tonight.
If their words were to spread, it would be considered a severe wrongdoing for the tradition-valuing Great Wei.
It might even threaten the family’s survival.
Shen Ye nodded in agreement with Madam Shen’s words.
In fact, Shen Ye had thought the same.
How could he let Shen Han, who always opposed him, continue to grow?
Today’s victory over Yu Shaoqing further confirmed the need to suppress Shen Han.
One night passed.
Most people did not receive the same treatment as Madam Shen, camping with carriages in the wilderness.
They basically relied on tree trunks, resting lightly.
This was normal for cultivators.
Going out for training, exploring the Secret Realm, could one still wish for a comfortable bed?
Being able to rest peacefully was already a luxury.
The onlookers got up early, gnawing on some dry food.
As it approached 7:00 AM, a tutor from Mountain Sea Academy came out to reiterate the rules.
Yesterday, Tianyi Academy had won against Hongtai Academy.
Today, it was Tianyi Academy’s turn to compete against Qiling Academy.
On Tianyi Academy’s side, only Shen Han was left.
Whereas Qiling Academy had four people remaining.
To defeat Qiling Academy, Shen Han would have to defeat four people alone...
After the tutor finished reiterating the rules, he suddenly changed the subject.
"Today’s competition has a slight twist.
Shen Ye from Mountain Sea Academy wishes to challenge Shen Han from Tianyi Academy.
This challenge counts as part of the competition.
If Shen Ye loses, the other nine students from Mountain Sea Academy are also considered defeated."
The tutor’s unexpected words caught everyone off guard. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
Shen Ye, challenging... Shen Han?
Before Shen Han could respond, Dean Tianyi stepped forward to interject.
"Haha, you really thought this challenge through.
Shen Han is nineteen years old, more than four years younger than Shen Ye.
This is the fastest advancement period for cultivators at this age.
If you want to challenge, wait a few years before doing so; by then, Shen Han may not be afraid!"
Dean Tianyi’s words were not baseless.
Who in their right mind would accept a challenge from a Fifth Grade Half-Step realm person to a Sixth Grade Half-Step one?
Just as Dean Tianyi finished speaking, Luo Zuchen stood up as well.
"Ye’Er doesn’t intend to take advantage of you, and won’t fight you with full strength.
Ye’Er will use the art of calligraphy to draw a clone.
You will compete against this clone.
If you can defeat the clone summoned by Ye’Er, you will be considered victorious.
If you truly can beat Ye’Er, I, Luo Zuchen, will also provide a reward for your victory!"
Hearing that Shen Ye would compete with Shen Han using a clone, many thought it was fair enough.
Moreover, winning against Shen Ye would directly yield a reward.
It was heard that the academy winning this year’s competition would obtain a piece of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures...
But those with some understanding couldn’t help but snort coldly.
"Shen Ye and his tutor speak prettily, claiming to yield advantage by using a clone to compete?
It’s merely deceiving those who don’t understand."
Someone nearby, not understanding, couldn’t resist asking.
This person explained with a very simple example.
"Suppose you compete against an Immortal Realm expert, and the expert only uses one finger.
Do you think it’s fair?
Would you defeat an Immortal Realm expert with all your might against just one finger?"
Hearing this, many instantly understood.
The so-called clone competition is also a move by a Fifth Grade Half-Step realm expert...
Though using a clone lessens power to some extent, the insights and techniques are all those only a Fifth Grade person could comprehend.
From this level, Shen Han had no advantage at all.
At a whole realm’s difference, even a clone wouldn’t be easy to defeat.
As for Shen Ye and Luo Zuchen, they had actually discussed this beforehand.
Injuring Shen Han with a clone’s strength wouldn’t draw much criticism.
Then, Shen Ye could claim he showed restraint by only using a clone, yet Shen Han couldn’t endure it, hence he got hurt...
Having navigated the world for so many years, Dean Tianyi wouldn’t be fooled by such words.
"No need for pretense, if you want to challenge Shen Han, wait a few more years.
By then, who knows who will fear whom."
Seeing Dean Tianyi interject this way, Shen Ye took a slow step forward.
"In reply to Dean Tianyi, the challenge to my cousin Shen Han isn’t about academy rivalry.
It’s due to some personal family matter from the Shen Family.
Every time the family wants cousin to return home, he always excuses himself with studying.
This studying has been almost half a year now.
Today, Madam Shen is here to observe, hoping my elder brother can properly assess cousin’s progress over the past half year.
I ask Dean Tianyi not to stand in the way."
He said this in a manner that even involved Madam Shen.
And Madam Shen naturally stood by Shen Ye’s side.
Hearing his words, she quickly chimed in.
"Shen Han, your elder brother just wants to test how much you’ve improved.
So we elders can feel assured, knowing how well you’re growing in Capital City."
Upon hearing Madam Shen’s voice, Shen Han turned to look at her and saluted.
Shen Han had already noticed her before, but since she hadn’t addressed him, he pretended not to see her.
Anyone with some wit could see this was clearly a trap for Shen Han.
To see Shen Han’s progress, did they need Shen Ye for testing?
Couldn’t they tell after his victories over Su Jinyu and Yu Shaoqing?
They were doing this on purpose.
After hearing Madam Shen’s words, Dean Tianyi also greeted her.
"Madam Shen, rest assured, Shen Han is diligent in his cultivation at Tianyi Academy, improving rapidly.
In a few years, your other grandson might even lag behind Shen Han."
Madam Shen’s expression twitched, yet she maintained her composure.
"Whether there’s progress isn’t up to Dean Tianyi to say.
Let his elder brother test him; isn’t it right for a grandmother to let her grandson show his progress?"
Hearing this made Shen Han feel disgusted.
When things were against him, she began invoking her grandmotherly status.
What grandmotherly duties had she fulfilled over the years?
"Fine, fine, if you dare not, then let it be.
Honestly challenge Qiling Academy and see how many you can defeat."
With a playful smile, Luo Zuchen employed a simple psychological ploy.
Shen Han, face unchanged, took a step towards the center.
"It’s not that I dare not accept the challenge, but would all the stated limitations be adhered to?
Won’t the rules change at the last moment?
If I defeat one clone, will Senior Luo stand up and claim.
That previously defeating one clone actually means to defeat ten, or a hundred?"
