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Chapter 363: Chapter 362: Regarding the Spirit Bone, I Don’t Want to Wait Any Longer

Two months is neither too long nor too short.

The entire Great Wei Empire has paid considerable attention to the duel between Shen Ye and Shen Han.

When Shen Han first rose to fame, many aristocratic families expressed their envy towards the Shen Family.

Two prodigies in one family, the clan will not decline for a hundred years.

But reality tells them that sometimes, having too many outstanding individuals in a family is unnecessary.

If the elders in the clan do not handle it well, they might end up like the Shen Family, with brothers competing against each other.

The expectations for the matchup between Shen Ye and Shen Han differ among various aristocratic families.

The reason why Shen Han receives so much favor from the noble families is largely because of the poor relationship between Shen Han and the Shen Family.

In such a scenario, after marrying such a son-in-law, there wouldn’t be an ugly situation of him moving in with the bride’s family.

It’s just a normal marriage.

Shen Han would likely not side with the Shen Family. His energies would certainly be directed toward the bride’s family.

It’s like having a loyal son-in-law who is entirely theirs.

As a result, many great aristocratic families are interested in Shen Han.

If Shen Han were to finally inherit the Shen Family, they would need to carefully reconsider.

At the Academy, Shen Han prepares to comprehensively study the “Divine Abyss Formulas.”

After using the “Divine Abyss Formulas,” its backlash effect is truly terrifying. If he doesn’t use the “Unceasing Skill” to resist such extreme pain,

this agony would be enough to make him writhe all over, drenched entirely in cold sweat.

This backlash pain is not like ordinary injuries; it feels more like pain reaching deeply into the marrow, entering his meridians.

Every time he attempts to use it, Shen Han is extremely cautious.

Although the “Divine Abyss Formulas” has the miraculous effect of rapidly enhancing his strength, Shen Han has also discovered problems within it.

The duration and the degree to which it boosts strength each time he uses it

are significantly related to the inherent strength of his body.

If his inherent strength is insufficient, he might indeed level up his realm by using Divine Abyss – Six, but the backlash would begin in less than fifteen minutes.

Thus, such cultivation techniques demand a very high level of inherent strength from their users.

This might be why such cultivation techniques are only used in life-and-death situations.

Few people would learn such techniques for everyday use.

As Shen Han cultivates, his elder brother Shen Ye is also undergoing training and experience.

Luo Zuchen watches over him, only coming to his side when Shen Ye signals for a break.

“Mr. Luo, is there something you wish to discuss?”

Shen Ye can tell that Luo Zuchen, having stayed by his side for so long and appearing hesitant, must have something on his mind.

When Shen Ye asked, Luo Zuchen still showed some hesitation.

“Mr. Luo, just speak frankly. At my age, is there anything I can’t handle?”

Upon hearing this, Luo Zuchen finally made up his mind.

Since devoting himself to cultivation, Shen Ye has not concerned himself with external affairs.

As a result, he is unaware of recent events.

“In this Ten Nations Grand Competition, Shen Han performed exceptionally well.

To be honest, when I first heard about it, I was a bit skeptical; he even managed to defeat Zhu Mingxiang from the Yan Country…”

The first words from Luo Zuchen surprised Shen Ye.

He knows Zhu Mingxiang, a talented girl from the Zhu Family in Yan Country, renowned for her spear techniques among the younger generation.

Shen Ye indeed defeated Zhu Mingxiang before, but it wasn’t easy for him, and Zhu Mingxiang is the same age as he is.

This girl’s competitive spirit is strong, and she would never go easy on someone; for Shen Han to defeat her…

“Mr. Luo, did you hear this news from the front lines?

Wasn’t Shen Han supposed to participate as a substitute? How did he get to compete with the geniuses from Qi and Yan?

Shen Ye asked, still a bit unbelieving.

Hearing this, Luo Zuchen understood why Shen Ye would ask such questions.

He proceeded to explain the circumstances of the Ten Nations Grand Competition in detail to Shen Ye.

Hearing that Shen Han won seven times in a row, even defeating Zhu Mingxiang in the end,

left Shen Ye utterly amazed…

“Moreover, following discussions between your clan’s Patriarch and His Holiness, in two months, you and Shen Han will spar during the family assessment.

The winner will inherit the Marquis position of the Shen Family.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Ye was taken aback once more.

“On what grounds?

Why should Shen Han compete with me for the Shen Family’s title!

Could it be that the Old Duke and others have started siding with that waste Shen Han?”

At this moment, Shen Ye could no longer maintain his previous composure; his words carried a tinge of violence.

“It’s not the intention of your Shen Family’s Patriarch, but rather His Holiness using Shen Han’s accomplishments to pressure your Old Duke.

Don’t blame your Old Duke; if it weren’t for his repeated entreaties, perhaps there would be no competition, and the title would have already gone to Shen Han.

Now, indeed, Shen Han is growing rapidly…”

Hearing up to this point, Shen Ye, with a cold expression, stood up.

“Mr. Luo, regarding the Spirit Bone, I am no longer willing to wait…”

Previously, Luo Zuchen would certainly have stopped and persuaded Shen Ye,

but this time, he remained silent for a while before finally nodding.

The Shen Family’s inheritance and title are not something to casually surrender.

Moreover, the potential future threat of Shen Han is indeed something that needs to be dealt with.

Concerning Shen Han’s strength, Shen Ye has made some judgments.

Firstly, Shen Han already has the ability to assassinate him; if Shen Ye were ambushed by Shen Han, it might even lead to his demise.

Besides, Luo Zuchen has also mentioned before.

Shen Han once faced Luo Zuchen’s incarnation in a painting and managed to defeat it.

The ability to destroy the incarnation of an Immortal Realm expert is enough to illustrate Shen Han’s strength.

And there must be some hidden methods behind these forces.

Otherwise, there’s no way he could defeat the incarnation of an Immortal Realm practitioner.

With these speculations in mind, Shen Ye longed even more for power.

…

During this past month, Shen Han has been diligently cultivating in the Academy.

Those who are constantly in peril and danger cannot afford to stop and rest.

Although he’s receiving more attention nowadays,

it only strengthens Luo Zuchen’s resolve to deal with him.

His current strength isn’t enough to stand against Immortal Realm opponents.

Until he reaches that stage, Shen Han knows he cannot let his guard down.

In the evening, Dean Tianyi and Mr. Zhong Nan came together once again.

This past month, they’ve often come together, occasionally offering guidance to Shen Han.

Most of the time, it’s Dean Tianyi giving pointers, as Zhong Nan knows his current abilities aren’t sufficient to guide Shen Han.

However, this time, both arrived with slight frowns, seemingly worried.

In the yard, some snacks were prepared.

The three of them sat together, ready to have dinner there.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Mr. Zhong Nan began to talk about the main reason for their visit today.