Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes

"In the eyes of an old man like me, the young people today often lack depth.

Your cultivation levels rise too rapidly, and due to a lack of training and experience, while your levels increase, your actual strength fails to keep pace.

That’s why the step from the Loose Immortal Realm to the True Immortal Realm is so challenging.

How many so-called geniuses have been stuck at this step."

This was Senior Yu You’s opinion of Shen Han, lacking sufficient training.

Hearing this, Shen Han did not argue, and remained humbly receptive.

Considering the step from Junior Fourth Grade to Third Grade, Shen Han indeed felt uncertain about the path.

Senior Yu You’s suggestion that it was due to a lack of training could very well be true.

After all, from the beginning of Bone Tempering to today stepping into Fourth Grade, pursuing the Immortal Realm.

In all, it has been less than four years.

Such a short time, compared to others who have cultivated for decades, indeed seemed too short for him.

Shen Han carefully contemplated, realizing he indeed experienced and encountered much.

Shen Ye, Luo Zuchen...

The troubles they brought him were plenty, and the difficulties were prolific.

Yet compared to others, his training still seemed significantly less.

He hadn’t experienced exploring a Secret Realm, spending months or even half a year, only to return empty-handed.

He hadn’t experienced practicing cultivation techniques without knowing right from wrong.

Cultivating with anxiety and trepidation.

In some ways, what he experienced indeed didn’t amount to what others had gone through.

Noticing Shen Han listened to his words, Yu You nodded slightly and continued.

"My earlier words were merely a broad suggestion.

To improve through training, one must find their direction; based on what I observed, I’ll offer you some advice."

Yu You paused and then said, "Firstly, your Divine Soul power is far from enough.

The Divine Soul you nurture seems to be some Soul Shattering Technique.

This method of nurturing the Divine Soul has been lost for many years; I have no idea where you learned it.

But I must make it clear, this Soul Shattering Technique nurtures a Divine Soul that might be very effective against Outer Domain geniuses, or even have miraculous effects.

But within the Inner Domain, your Divine Soul lacks coordination and will be easily defeated one by one."

Yu You’s criticism was very direct, and Yu Chou quickly suggested he speak more gently.

This is also the difference between the Star Tower and Celestial Sword Sect.

"Sect Leader, it’s alright; I can handle criticism."

"Whether you can take criticism or not, what I must say will still be said.

Your control over your Divine Soul lags several times behind your own strength.

Your sword techniques are skilled and fierce, with great pressure.

Yet your Divine Soul is even a mess in action.

During training, mastering the Divine Soul might be your path.

When you become adept at controlling your Divine Soul, your temperament should also improve."

Hearing this, Shen Han nodded in agreement immediately.

Senior Yu You’s assessment was very accurate.

He was right; Shen Han’s control over his Divine Soul was very limited.

After all, he had been dealing with his Divine Soul for less than a year, and the refinement was far less than other disciples of his age.

"Secondly, I want to talk about temperament again.

You give me the feeling that you don’t have much ambition in cultivation."

Yu You’s words left Yu Chou a bit dumbfounded.

"Brother, I don’t understand what you mean.

What does it mean to lack ambition in cultivation? Doesn’t everyone wish to enhance their power?

Even us Star Tower disciples, though we don’t deliberately seek it, we still wish to advance."

Upon hearing Yu Chou’s words, Yu You merely directed his gaze at Shen Han.

"I’m not saying this child doesn’t want to advance, but in his temperament regarding the path of cultivation, he lacks obsession.

He seems to cultivate for something, rather than having a heart-thought of pursuing his own ultimate strength."

As Yu You spoke, his gaze also became more solemn.

"My words are just a guess; if they’re wrong, treat it as a joke.

If I am right, then try to change your heart-thought.

To aim high, one must aim for the top.

Being content in cultivation can hinder your progress."

Yu Chou, beside him, still couldn’t understand what his brother was saying.

But Shen Han, however, began to understand more clearly.

Lowering his eyes, Shen Han fell into contemplation.

After a moment, he stood up.

"Senior, Sect Leader, I have gained some insights and ask for leave to depart first.

I wish to reflect quietly."

Hearing this, Yu Chou naturally had no intention to stop him.

Yu You, next to him, stood up.

"Wait a moment, child. You seem to have some connection with our Sect’s Vice Sect Leader?

Previously, he heard I was at Star Tower and planned to come here to discuss some matters, also mentioning something he wants to discuss with you.

He should arrive at Star Tower the day after tomorrow, remember to make some time."

Hearing this, Shen Han naturally nodded in agreement.

After bowing, Shen Han then left, heading toward his residence’s courtyard.

Senior Yu You’s advice indeed gave Shen Han much inspiration.

First is his Divine Soul; Senior Yu You was not wrong; his Divine Soul power is indeed lacking.

For him, there is still great room for improvement in his Divine Soul.

He nurtures six paths of the Divine Soul, and currently, he can only control four.

He thought he was quite adept at maneuvering four paths of the Divine Soul.

But to someone like Senior Yu You, top-notch, he was still far from adequate.

Those four paths of the Divine Soul still had a long way to go compared to the top disciples in the Inner Domain.

With these thoughts, Shen Han’s heart-thoughts also began to form ideas.

For him, the Divine Soul is still a path where he could make a big leap.

Going forward, he might need to invest more in the Divine Soul.

According to Senior Yu You, improving his Divine Soul is also considered part of his training growth.

Aside from the Divine Soul, it’s still about heart-thoughts.

Senior Yu You mentioned that Shen Han had no obsession with cultivation, no desire to pursue the ultimate strength.

Honestly, Shen Han never really had a concept of this before.

Nor had he ever thought about it in detail.

But this time, what Senior Yu You said suddenly made Shen Han realize.

He does seem to lack obsession with strength and cultivating improvement.

The reason he cultivates is to protect those around him, to provide security for himself and those close to him.

For Shen Han, what he seeks is simply some ease and comfort.

Unlike others, deeply obsessed with seeking that next layer of strength.

In his current state, without Luo Zuchen’s threat, he might not be in such a hurry to pursue the Immortal Realm.

If Fifth Grade could ensure the safety of himself and those around him, Shen Han might just pursue the strength of a Fifth Grade.