Chapter 529: Chapter 525: Sect’s Directive—From Now On, Build Good Relations with Shen Han

Facing a lecture from Yao Zhonggu, Yao Zhonggu didn’t argue much today.

This time, he witnessed Shen Han’s talent and potential firsthand.

He understood what this meant.

The forbidden ground of Snow Mountain House is indeed not a standard to judge a person’s talent strength.

Take Fu Tianqi and the others, for instance, they practice on the eleventh layer, and it’s likely they will step into the Immortal Realm and become strong figures in the future.

Their potential won’t be entirely negated just because it’s hard to step deep into the forbidden ground.

But those who can enter the depths of the forbidden ground are definitely young people with extraordinary talent and strength.

Being able to enter the fifteenth layer basically suggests that they are likely to reach the True Immortal Realm in the future.

As for the twenty-second layer, even the people of Snow Mountain House don’t know to what extent this potential can reach.

"I still need to deal with Senior Yuyou. You and your granddaughter-in-law should discuss and try to let Wanning take the initiative.

Besides, that child already has a special interest in this Shen Han.

Of course, before looking for Wanning, you and your granddaughter-in-law must understand.

You two need to realize the importance of this matter. Think carefully, if Shen Han can form a marriage alliance with our Yao Family, what can we gain."

After saying this, Yao Xueru did not speak much more with his grandson and walked out with a box of tea leaves.

To keep up appearances, he had initially said he was going to get tea leaves.

After his grandfather left, Yao Zhonggu seriously pondered for a moment.

Upon thinking carefully, it seemed to make sense.

Jun Wumo’s association with Yao Wanning only strengthens the connection between the two families.

Although Jun Wumo can be considered excellent, he won’t bring substantial changes to Snow Mountain House.

Jun Wumo’s excellence lies in stabilizing Snow Mountain House, being able to preserve the family achievements.

But Shen Han’s potential, having entered the twenty-second layer of the forbidden ground, makes the future uncertain.

There is a high probability that Shen Han might reach the position of Senior Yuyou in the future.

If this is true, then it’s crucial to start fostering a good relationship now.

If a marriage alliance were possible, it would be even better.

After understanding this, Yao Zhonggu didn’t think much about the Jun Family anymore.

Comparing the two potentials reveals quite a stark difference.

Without further hesitation, Yao Zhonggu headed towards his own courtyard, planning to first find his wife and then visit their daughter together.

Within the forbidden ground, Shen Han had already explored quite an area in the twenty-second layer.

As one goes deeper into the forbidden ground, the restrictions seem to increase.

This kind of restriction seems to be a kind of law.

A law somehow related to time.

Shen Han had previously encountered the Power of Laws from Little Pool Immortal, and his understanding of laws naturally surpassed others.

Being able to enter the twenty-second layer might be connected to this.

Previously, Shen Han continuously changed layers, and after a while, he would exit from the entrance again.

The reason for this was to verify the time law within.

He eventually concluded that these layers have a multiplicative relationship with time extension.

The twenty-second layer differs from the outside by approximately twenty-two times.

The whole training process in the forbidden ground is roughly a month and a half.

For Shen Han, who practiced inside, a month and a half passes outside as nearly three years within.

No wonder so many people here progressed from the Loose Immortal Realm to the True Immortal Realm.

Practicing here seems like one or two months of cultivation.

But in reality, one has been quietly cultivating for several years.

For those young prodigies who can calm their minds without any external disturbances.

Practicing for two or three years like this, reaching this level is indeed quite normal.

After exploring the twenty-second layer forbidden ground for several two-hour periods, Shen Han had mostly understood it.

Every layer of the forbidden ground is vast, as Shen Han spent several hours without reaching the boundary.

The twenty-second layer didn’t have much difference compared to the previous forbidden grounds.

The scenery and geology inside were more or less the same.

In fact, it was just a common wilderness landscape.

Initially, upon entering, Shen Han suspected whether this place could be an Illusion Realm.

Shen Han tried to focus on observing the surroundings.

[Lively trees], [Withered grass].

The manifested entries were neither illusions nor abnormal phenomena.

This means that everything in the forbidden ground is actually real.

In Shen Han’s view, these layers of forbidden ground resemble something constructed by an immortal with extraordinary strength.

The immortal comprehended a law concerning time and used it to construct this forbidden ground.

Despite having some speculation in his heart, Shen Han did not spend much energy exploring further.

Being able to immerse himself in cultivation within this forbidden ground.

For Shen Han, this was a rare opportunity.

Within this world, Shen Han first built himself a comfortable little cabin.

Finding a cave isn’t something one can do easily.

After the little cabin was built, it was time to engage in long-term quiet cultivation.

The goal was very clear, Immortal Realm.

It hasn’t been long since he stepped into the Fourth Grade, yet he had experienced quite a lot during this time.

The Seven Sects Martial Arts Competition, qualification trials, mountain treasure exploration...

This string of troubles is also the source of his training experience.

Sitting cross-legged in the little cabin, his mind recalled his experiences over this time.

Starting from the Seven Sects Martial Arts Competition, to the duel with Snow Manor’s Qin Tianlang.

The scenes of the past clash all played out in his mind.

In terms of sheer strength, Qin Tianlang was not a match for him.

However, regarding soul power, there were aspects worth learning from.

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Shen Han released his own Divine Soul.

Under Shen Han’s control, the Six Paths of the Divine Soul began fantasizing about battling Qin Tianlang.

Senior Yu You had also mentioned that his greatest shortcomings lay in his Divine Soul and mental state.

As for body strength, Shen Han was well aware.

Firstly, there was the half Heart-Breaking Vine fruit obtained back in Qianyang Country.

Such Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures provided immense benefits to those who received them.

The benefits Shen Han could gain at the time were limited, but as time passed, they only increased.

Secondly, it was the cultivation technique he practiced, the "Mountain and River Body Refining Skill."

With this technique, Shen Han’s body strength naturally far exceeded others’.

The foundation for a towering structure is laid on the ground, and with this layer of foundation, his progress became even more stable.

Thirdly, there was the tempering of the "Unceasing Skill."

With the aid of the Unceasing Skill, his body strength made significant leaps.

He was not even afraid of injuries, giving him a strong advantage.

Clarifying his strengths and weaknesses, Shen Han knew the direction of his improvement.

...

Outside the Forbidden Land, the news of Shen Han stepping into the 22nd layer was still only spreading within a small area.

Yu You had not yet mentioned it to others.

On the Snow Mountain House’s side, the news of Shen Han stepping into the 22nd layer was still suppressed.

Many within the Inner Domain were uninformed about the Forbidden Land of Snow Mountain House.

However, the top major sects were somewhat aware of the Forbidden Land.

If they learned that Shen Han entered the 22nd layer, they would likely compete for him.

Even this marriage alliance opportunity could be contested.

Therefore, Yao Xueru naturally ordered everyone to keep their mouths shut and not spread this news.

At that time, there were quite a few people observing in the passage.

Although the news had not spread outside, it had already circulated within Snow Mountain House.

The matters discussed by Yao Zhonggu and his wife with Yao Wanning somehow got out.

The Yao Family was not really in favor of Yao Wanning marrying outside.

They could accept a nobleman joining their family.

However, there were scarcely any outstanding noblemen willing to do so.

Previously, the Yao Family considered the closeness between Jun Wumo and Yao Wanning.

After all, Jun Wumo was quite good, with a somewhat gloomy appearance, but still a handsome man.

Moreover, the Jun Family was essentially part of Snow Mountain House’s own people.

Having him marry Yao Wanning wouldn’t introduce an external force.

If it were another woman from Snow Mountain House, it wouldn’t matter if she married outside.

But Yao Wanning’s unique status, able to cultivate in the 18th layer of the Forbidden Land, was the hope of the entire Snow Mountain House.

Letting her marry outside could potentially stir dissent in the entire sect.

However, Shen Han was worth breaking this rule.

It had been four days since entering the Forbidden Land.

Some news that should have spread did spread.

At the small courtyard in the forest, Qingyun leaned slightly against the bed, with Jun Wumo sitting by her side.

At this moment, Qingyun’s hands were wrapped up.

After being injured during the mountain treasure hunt, Jun Wumo showed responsibility and, leveraging the Jun Family’s influence, invited a renowned doctor for Qingyun.

Those hands of hers had been saved.

But in the future, pursuing the Martial Path would be unlikely.

Even if the injuries healed, they would struggle to bear heavy loads.

For someone trained in bow techniques, it was effectively the end.

Inside the room, with Jun Wumo accompanying her, Qingyun looked slightly better.

The two chatted about interesting anecdotes, relieving some of Qingyun’s previous sadness.

While speaking, an attendant hurriedly ran in from outside.

"Young Master, Young Master..."

"Didn’t I tell you we would leave at 3:00 PM? Why the rush?"

Jun Wumo slightly frowned, a bit unhappy.

"The family sent a message, requesting the Young Master to return immediately.

It seems to be related to that Shen Han..."

Hearing Shen Han’s name, Qingyun, who had been leaning against the headboard, sat up straight.

"What news? Is Snow Mountain House planning to take action against Shen Han?"

Currently, Qingyun harbored immense resentment toward Shen Han.

Upon hearing this, the attendant awkwardly grinned.

"What’s going on? Just tell us."

"The family received a mandate from the sect, saying no one should make another move against Shen Han.

The sect now wants to build friendly relations with him..."

The word "friendly" left both Qingyun and Jun Wumo stunned.

"Are you sure it’s ’friendly’?

With Shen Han injuring me like this, the Immortal Bow Mansion definitely won’t let him go.

If the sect is getting friendly with him now, isn’t it intentionally offending our Immortal Bow Mansion!"