Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes

Chapter 448: Chapter 444: Jiang Ling’Er’s Self-Doubt

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.

The territory of the Celestial Sword Sect had arrived.

Standing at the bow of the ship, Shen Han looked towards the Celestial Sword Sect.

Just like within the sect gate of the Star Tower, there is a huge tower-like emblematic building.

In the sect gate area of the Celestial Sword Sect, there is a monumental sword body plunged into the ground, towering above.

This sword body clearly appears to be stone-carved, but Shen Han, even from afar, can feel the sharpness and might of the sword body.

“Brother Shen has come to the Celestial Sword Sect for the first time, let me, Xingshan as the host, introduce it to Brother Shen.”

The Celestial Sword Sect is much larger than the sect gate area of the Star Tower, to say it is ten times larger might even be an understatement.

Yi Xingshan first introduced the various parts of the sect to Shen Han, followed by recounting the origins of the Celestial Sword Sect.

Based on the texts stored in the Celestial Sword Sect, the sect was established ten thousand years ago.

At that time, the Celestial Sword Sect was very small, merely an inconspicuous little sect.

But later, the sect admitted a disciple who appeared to be very ordinary.

Because of this disciple, enemies were attracted.

The enemies’ forces were far more powerful than the Celestial Sword Sect.

Yet, upon taking in the disciple, the Celestial Sword Sect decided to protect him.

They let him hide in the back mountains of the sect for cultivation.

To avoid the enemies discovering his whereabouts, the sect concealed the news, no one except a few core figures knew where he was.

Of course, no one could go to guide him either.

During the time this disciple hid in the back mountains, he went to excavate some wrought iron every day to forge swords.

Day by day, the sword techniques in his mind grew more and more distant.

Around him were many broken swords and discarded swords as well.

On the third year of hiding, the enemies seemed unable to bear it.

With their forces under their command, they stormed into the Celestial Sword Sect.

The Celestial Sword Sect was no match and was soon held under control.

The sect’s domain at that time was far smaller than now, after a search, the enemies located him in the back mountains.

Faced with certain mortal peril, this disciple remained calm.

He looked at the enemies in front of him, slowly picked up the broken sword on the ground, and tossed them all into the furnace.

The newly forged sword was already considered a Treasure Sword.

But he took one look at it and also threw it into the furnace.

The surrounding enemies thought he was going to surrender himself willingly.

Yet the next moment, he held a hammer in his hand.

With every strike, a long sword dropped from the sky.

In just a brief moment, everyone surrounding him had perished.

The last strike caused the Giant Sword to fall from the dome of the sky, standing to this day.

Such a tale is somewhat ancient, and its authenticity is difficult to assess.

But from these stories, Shen Han could still perceive the depth of the Celestial Sword Sect.

With this depth, a sect would have confidence, and won’t be so impulsive.

While speaking, the enormous Magical Artifact had already landed on the ground.

Shen Han and Yi Xingshan disembarked together.

The docking location is outside the city of the Celestial Sword Sect, as a sign of respect.

Jiang Ling’Er also disembarked at this moment, looking at Shen Han’s back, there’s a hint of grievance in her gaze.

Was she really that bad…

She actively drew near, but Shen Han always chose to stay away.

“Senior Sister Jiang, Brother Shen and I will go ahead, the study and cultivation tasks of the direct disciples are heavy, we won’t disturb you.”

Yi Xingshan said, preparing to leave with Shen Han.

Upon seeing this, Shen Han also bid farewell to Jiang Ling’Er, not showing any intent to linger.

Indeed, he didn’t care about her at all…

Her already not-so-good mood worsened at this moment.

She even started to doubt herself, questioning whether she lacked charm.

After all, she was a direct disciple of the Celestial Sword Sect, one of only about thirty people in the entire sect.

She belonged to those who were given considerable attention.

But it seemed that in Shen Han’s eyes, none of this mattered.

Let alone currying favor for some benefits, Shen Han directly avoided her…

On the other side, Shen Han walked with Yi Xingshan towards the southwest side of the sect gate.

This was the residence he was allotted, although not comparable to the small courtyard for disciples at the Star Tower.

Yet within the Celestial Sword Sect, among many competitors, living in a small courtyard was still considered decent.

The old servant did not follow beside Yi Xingshan after entering the Celestial Sword Sect, he went to report back to Vice Sect Leader Yi Qi.

The two walked along the way, encountering many fellow disciples.

Previously, Yi Xingshan’s identity displayed to others was merely that of an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple.

He used to be low-key and diligent.

He had no true friends, but also no real enemies.

Yet today, along the way, the expressions of the fellow disciples towards Yi Xingshan held a faint hint of disdain.

This disdain seemed quite strong, even Shen Han, walking beside Yi Xingshan, could feel it.

As they approached the courtyard, it appeared quite a few disciples received news.

Six or seven people stood before Yi Xingshan’s courtyard, with a look of mockery on their faces.

“Oh, our Eldest Young Master Yi is back.

It has always been said, how a Inner Sect Disciple with no talent could live in a private courtyard.

Senior Brother Tian spent a lot of effort for a courtyard but never succeeded.

Our Eldest Young Master Yi though, effortlessly, secured this small courtyard.

Now it’s clear it was under the protection of the Vice Sect Leader, indeed, truly remarkable~”

A group of people laughed as they spoke, the mockery in their words was quite evident.

“What do my fellow disciples mean by this?

This courtyard was earned in a patience trial, won by myself.

My father is the sect’s Vice Sect Leader, but he has never used his power to favor me.

Please speak carefully!”

Regarding Yi Xingshan’s explanation, these few people merely laughed, not believing him at all.

“Go on a trial at the Star Tower, someone who gets scared into hysteria in a consciousness realm practicing lives in a private courtyard.

He’s an Inner Sect Disciple of our Celestial Sword Sect, isn’t that favoritism?

You must know yourself that you can’t be seen in daylight, which is why you never revealed your identity before, right?”

Stopped by several people like this, Shen Han couldn’t help but furrow his brows.

After hesitating a moment, Shen Han stepped forward.

“If you have such grievances against Brother Yi, why not leave your names, and let Brother Yi discuss with the Vice Sect Leader, then apologize to you later?”

Upon hearing that they were asked to leave their names, a slight twitch appeared on their faces.

“If you want to solve the issue immediately, that’s fine too, Brother Yi can invite the Vice Sect Leader right now, to explain to you face-to-face.”

Shen Han’s two sentences seemed to frighten these troublemakers.

After exchanging a few glances, they left.

Upon entering the courtyard, Shen Han still frowned and looked towards Yi Xingshan.

“Are all your Celestial Sword Sect disciples this bold?

They dare mock you openly, are they not afraid of your father taking action against them?

A slight targeting could make them suffer greatly.”

Upon hearing this, a trace of helplessness appeared on Yi Xingshan’s face.

“The Celestial Sword Sect now is not solely under my father’s control.

Although the Sect Leader trusts my father more, the force of the Grand Elder cannot be underestimated.

These people are likely ones from the Grand Elder’s side.”