Upon hearing Shen Han's words, Zhong Nan's eyes inadvertently revealed a trace of astonishment, but he quickly covered it up.

"What are you talking about, child? Are you scared out of your wits?"

Zhong Nan looked at Shen Han, chuckled, and gently patted Shen Han's shoulder in comfort.

"It's normal to be frightened by such experiences during training.

You are still young and have encountered relatively few dangers, so it's easy for your temperament to be affected at first.

But the more this happens, the more you need to learn to stay calm and composed.

In the future, when you stand alone, there won't be any tutors outside to save you..."

While speaking, Mr. Zhong Nan continued to gently comfort Shen Han.

Yet Shen Han listened to this advice and still looked at Mr. Zhong Nan with some determination.

"Mr. Zhong, last night's plan was indeed somewhat deliberate..."

Shen Han paused for a moment, knowing that if he didn't speak clearly, Mr. Zhong would definitely not admit it.

"Exploring the secret realm, yet all the tutors from the academies showed perfect harmony. When a major change occurred, not a single one was in the secret realm...

When we walked out of the secret realm, none of the tutors were worried, as if they were certain that none of the trapped students were hurt....."

Mr. Zhong seemed like he wanted to rebut, but Shen Han bowed to him once more.

"I understand, the teachers wanted to hone the students' temperament.

The cultivation method involves cultivating both the body and the mind.

However, these things...

For me, they hardly have any training effect..."

The other students who came today, many are the pampered juniors cherished by their families.

Facing life and death, it's natural to panic.

But to Shen Han, these are just everyday occurrences.

Previously in the Shen Mansion, he always had to tread carefully with every step, fearing a misstep might lead into an abyss.

This sudden upheaval couldn't frighten Shen Han at all.

The key was that Shen Han possessed that mysterious ability, even if a crisis really arose, he could still handle it calmly.

Hearing Shen Han speak like this, Mr. Zhong's face gradually transformed into a pleased expression.

"I thought our Tianyi Academy was going to 'suffer a total wipeout' this time, but at last, there is someone who understands."

With that, Mr. Zhong stood up and couldn't help but re-evaluate Shen Han.

"To be honest with Mr. Zhong, your current strength is likely already at the peak of Seventh Grade, isn't it?"

During the end-of-month assessment, Zhong Nan had seen Shen Han spar with Dugu Tian.

Of course, the techniques Shen Han used were mysterious, and considering Dugu Tian's strength, to surpass him would require at least someone of a stronger Seventh Grade.

Asking this question, Zhong Nan was also pondering how to further cultivate Shen Han.

Hearing this, Shen Han hesitated for a while.

He bowed and saluted: "To be honest with Mr. Zhong, the student has actually... reached Sixth Grade...."

"Oh, oh, Sixth Grade..."

Zhong Nan repeated it, and suddenly, he snapped back to reality.

"S-Sixth Grade?!!!"

"Are you sure it's Sixth Grade?!"

At once, Zhong Nan jumped in surprise, completely unable to hide the astonishment on his face.

After taking over Shen Han and the other three, Zhong Nan had reviewed the information on each of them.

Impressed by Shen Han's outstanding performance, Zhong Nan took special note.

He calculated, and this year, he was eighteen years old.

Sixth Grade...

Worried that Mr. Zhong might not believe him, Shen Han casually demonstrated a technique.

The sword shadow was swift and forceful.

With his years of teaching, Zhong Nan could easily discern the power of Sixth Grade within it.

The two stood by the mountainside, a gentle breeze caressing them.

It took a full quarter of an hour before Mr. Zhong returned to his senses.

"To select the talents of the world and teach them, Dugu Tian always likes to quote this phrase.

But when a true talent stands before him, he doesn't have the insight to recognize it..."

Zhong Nan chuckled with emotion.

This smile seemed to mock Dugu Tian.

"Do you still want to explore that secret realm?"

Shen Han nodded.

"That secret realm has been discovered for over half a jiazi, and all the mechanisms and traps within have been cleared, not to mention the treasure it contains.

Even if you go again, it's hard to gain any more from it..."

"Last night in the secret realm, the student witnessed many intricate mechanisms.

With so many people in the secret realm, it's truly difficult to delve deeply."

Hearing this, Zhong Nan still felt somewhat worried.

"All right, I'll accompany you on another exploration of the secret realm so that I can at least feel assured."

After learning that Shen Han possessed the strength of Sixth Grade, Zhong Nan felt even more concerned.

It was rare for Tianyi Academy to encounter such a prodigy, and if something went wrong, he would feel guilty to his core.

"Mr. Zhong, if you always shield me during training, how can I temper my temperament through life and death?

Moreover, in this world, who achieves greatness by being coddled into growth..."

The more outstanding a person is, the clearer they are about what they want.

Hearing these words, Zhong Nan appreciated Shen Han even more.

Other students constantly wished for their tutors to protect them at every turn, but Shen Han understood that he needed to face many challenges alone to achieve breakthroughs.

"Okay, you've convinced me as your instructor.

You must take this Sound Transmission Magical Artifact. If you encounter something unsolvable, immediately transmit a message to me.

Additionally, here's a hand-drawn map.

The secret realm you entered last night is truly without much exploratory value.

This hand-drawn map is of a secret realm I discovered three years ago. My talent is limited, and I really can't figure out how to unravel it.

This opportunity, I'll leave it to you, young man."

Receiving the hand-drawn map, Shen Han bowed and saluted Mr. Zhong once more.

He etched this gratitude into his heart.

Before parting, Mr. Zhong repeatedly emphasized safety.

Even if there's no gain, be sure to safeguard yourself.

After parting with the group, Shen Han did not immediately head to the secret realm he explored the previous night.

After all, with so many students from the four academies, perhaps he wasn't the only one wanting to stay and observe further.

Following the directions on the hand-drawn map, he made his way east.

...

Tianyi Academy.

In the two days Shen Han was out training, Su Zhensheng constantly pondered the name Shen Han.

He had always felt he had heard this name before.

Thinking it over, Su Zhensheng finally realized.

The child of the Shen Family's Shen Lingsheng, the one who had a marriage engagement with his daughter, isn't he called Shen Han!

The image of Shen Han appeared before Su Zhensheng's eyes. This young man is meticulous in thought, has strategies in mind, and conducts himself with propriety and courtesy.

How could such a young man look like an unfavored junior?

If the Shen Family really had such a progeny, wouldn't they have spoiled him long ago?

After thinking it through, Su Zhensheng was truly uncertain about Shen Han's identity.

But since he's a student of Tianyi Academy, it shouldn't be difficult to inquire about him.

After noon, Su Zhensheng walked towards the residence of the vice dean of Tianyi Academy.

According to the Imperial Court's intention, Su Zhensheng was supposed to guide the academy students in courses on Military Strategy.

But with his status, there were very few who dared to employ him.

So Su Zhensheng had been staying in the Book Collection Pavilion, continuing to write his own military strategy treatises in his spare time.

Today, for the first time in three months, Su Zhensheng actively sought out the vice dean to discuss matters.

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