Everyone present could see the strength of Qianmu Fan.

When Phoenix Fool fell into madness, each move was at least at the Peak of Grade Seven level.

It might even be at the First Snow Realm!

But with this strength, Qianmu Fan subdued him effortlessly with just a single chess piece, leaving him no chance to retaliate.

In comparison, everyone understood how terrifying Qianmu Fan's strength was.

Although Shen Han reached the eightieth level at the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering, facing Qianmu Fan, there should still be a significant power gap.

Logically, it should be so...

But the scene before them told everyone that many things in this world defy logic.

In Shen Han's confrontation with Qianmu Fan, at least from the surface, Shen Han currently seemed to have the advantage...

Seeing Shen Han wielding a sword, approaching Qianmu Fan step by step.

The Old Dowager of the Shen Family looked somewhat displeased.

Her face was tightly wrinkled as she couldn't help but look toward the Patriarch Shen Qingshan beside her.

"Master... the young master of the Qianmu Family won't lose to that disaster boy... right..."

Hearing the Old Dowager of the Shen Family, Shen Qingshan still leaned casually against his chair.

"A strategist plans layout, engages in minor skirmishes, and sets up major operations in life.

It seems like the rebellious child Shen Han holds the advantage, but in reality, it's just Little Friend Qianmu's strategy.

Luring the enemy in deep, a commonly used tactic."

Saying this, Shen Qingshan lifted the teacup in front of him and slowly took a sip.

Shen Han's performance was indeed better than expected, but still far lacking.

Qianmu Fan was, after all, a descendant of the Qianmu Family and even had close ties with his excellent grandson Shen Ye.

Just these two facts were enough to prove how talented Qianmu Fan was.

There's no way he would lose to Shen Han.

Hearing the master's words, the Old Dowager of the Shen Family felt slightly reassured.

After all, the Patriarch of the Shen Family was a General, having campaigned in the east for many years, with extensive experience.

The battle between the two juniors couldn't be misjudged.

It must be the strategy of luring the enemy in deep.

In the arena, Shen Han kept getting closer.

Shen Qingshan's judgment wasn't wrong; Qianmu Fan was indeed luring the enemy in deep.

Watching Shen Han stepping closer, seemingly unguarded.

The corner of his mouth involuntarily curved into a grin.

In an instant, his gaze sharpened: "Black piece, attack, ravage, godly roar!"

Three consecutive moves, horizontally starting the momentum, an unbeatable situation.

Three pieces fell on the chessboard, even the Immortals couldn't save it.

In Qianmu Fan's eyes, he had already won.

In the void, black pieces formed a surrounding formation, trapping Shen Han within.

"I told you, virtue should come before cultivation. If your character cannot be kind, you cannot defeat me.

And it's not just about not being able to defeat me, but you will also be despised by everyone."

Qianmu Fan enjoyed speaking grand principles, seemingly trying to demonstrate his ability through it.

Witnessing this scene, everyone thought the outcome was certain.

Although Shen Han lost, his performance was unexpected.

Especially those summoned Sword Shadows, which appeared quite mysterious.

The deputies who returned with Shen Qingshan had always thought that the grandson disfavored by their General Shen was an idler with no achievements.

But now, it seemed he was far superior to some other juniors.

Being able to push Qianmu Fan to this point and force him to use these techniques was already commendable.

Trapped in the encirclement, Shen Han still had no intention of surrendering.

Qianmu Fan also didn't waste time as chess piece shadows pressed toward Shen Han.

Of course, he intended to make Shen Han suffer a bit. Even if Shen Han begged for mercy, Qianmu Fan would still give him a lesson.

The shadows pressed toward the center, but they hadn't yet touched Shen Han.

In just a few breaths, those chess piece shadows shattered and dissipated completely...

The original sure-win scenario seemed not so sure to win.

Throughout the performance, Shen Han's expression remained indifferent like this.

With a slight shake of his hand, the Sword Shadow was held.

At this moment, Qianmu Fan finally panicked.

He wanted to escape, but found himself held by several Sword Shadows.

The surrounding formation, Shen Han knew it too.

In just over a dozen breaths, the situation on the field completely reversed.

Shen Han stepped forward, the Sword Shadow in his hand pointing at Qianmu Fan's throat.

With one thought, it's heaven; with another, it's hell.

Qianmu Fan, who was just preaching and intending to give Shen Han a lesson, now had a sword tip aimed at his throat.

Everything happened too quickly, leaving everyone a bit stunned.

In Wutong Villa, there was complete silence.

Even Shen Qingshan, who had navigated the battlefield for decades, was stunned for quite a while.

What luring the enemy in deep, it's nonsense.

Shen Qingshan now wanted to curse; his previously confident assessment now seemed utterly absurd.

Beside him, the Old Dowager of the Shen Family, beads of cold sweat were already forming on her forehead, and her face looked increasingly grim.

The more excellent Shen Han was, the more it proved her failure in family management.

At the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering, Shen Han had ascended eighty steps.

Upon achieving this, the Old Dowager of the Shen Family could still stubbornly claim it was luck.

Indeed, Stepping into the Thousand Autumns inherently involved elements of luck.

But today, how could she stubbornly argue?

The contest with Qianmu Fan was a fair match, witnessed by everyone.

Such talent, even if a notch below Shen Ye, was still outstanding.

However, the current relationship with the Shen Family was mutually antagonistic.

The responsibility for this mostly lay with the Old Dowager of the Shen Family.

In the center of the field, Shen Han still held the Sword Shadow against Qianmu Fan's throat.

"Virtue should indeed come before cultivation; there's truth in that.

It seems my character, Shen Han's, surpasses yours, brother."

Looking at Qianmu Fan, Shen Han replied indifferently with two sentences.

After waiting for a moment and seeing no one spoke, Shen Han then looked at Qianmu Fan again.

"Regarding the family's assessment, can I be considered as having passed?"

Passed...

More than just passed...

After quite a while, Shen Qingshan came to his senses and, with a wave of his hand, separated Qianmu Fan and Shen Han.

This family assessment was, in fact, intended to establish authority for the Shen Family.

The Imperial Family had granted marriage to Shen Han and Su Jinyu, and the annulment had been planned clearly, but Shen Han refused to listen to the family's arrangements.

He dragged it right up until the wedding date, making the Su Family cede benefits to ask the Imperial Family to withdraw the marriage proposal.

Such behavior of ignoring family arrangements and causing the family to suffer losses.

The Shen Family naturally intended to punish it.

Today was originally intended to use this opportunity to properly reprimand Shen Han and establish authority for the family leaders.

But the current situation was unexpected...

Shen Han's true strength exceeded everyone's expectations.

Not only did he defeat Qianmu Fan, but he seemed to have done it quite easily, indicating his true strength was likely already at the Sixth Grade.

In the quiet of Wutong Villa, Shen Qingshan ordered Shen Han.

"Return to your seat and sit down first."

But Shen Han wasn't so easily brushed off.

He clearly remembered Shen Ao had just pleaded with Shen Qingshan for a chance to spar with him.

"In response to Old Duke, you did say earlier that after the family's assessment, you'd allow this grandson to spar with cousin Shen Ao.

All the brothers and sisters have shown their strength, the family assessment is considered over.

Shouldn't this grandson spar with cousin Shen Ao now?"

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