Chapter 1658: This Is No Mere Luck
Chapter 1658: Chapter 1658: This Is No Mere Luck
"I know, but even if I’m given a few more days, I won’t be able to grasp more than what I have now. It’s better to act early while the Heavenly Curtain Divine Shadows haven’t disappeared," Han Yan said.
In fact, while learning the hand gestures from Shao Chengxiong earlier, she was simultaneously rehearsing them in her mind. After Shao Chengxiong finished teaching, she completely mastered them, and subsequently practiced them hundreds of times, ensuring there were no mistakes and conveniently comprehended the secret techniques within them. Earlier, she closed her eyes and contemplated everything from start to finish. She has already grasped all she can, and what she can’t fathom won’t be grasped in just a few days.
It was during the practice of these few sets of hand gestures that she clearly felt the barrier protecting the cemetery was greatly related to those twelve Heavenly Curtain Divine Shadows. Initially, the power seeped from the barrier was slightly weaker, but as the twelve Heavenly Curtain Divine Shadows gradually faded, that power grew stronger.
In other words, the earlier the action, the greater the chance of success; the later the action, the higher the difficulty and risk. Since there is nothing left to comprehend, why waste time?
"Nothing to grasp anymore?" Shao Chengxiong murmured as he contemplated Han Yan’s words, savoring their meaning. Such a statement usually implies two possibilities: one is the poor natural talent and comprehension, unable to grasp anything in a short time. The other is extraordinary talent and comprehension, having already grasped everything possible, further contemplation would just be a waste of time.
Clearly, Han Yan did not mean the former, implying that she believes she has comprehended everything necessary within just three days!
Isn’t this Han Yan too arrogant! Shao Chengxiong shook his head silently but said nothing further. Who isn’t proud and reckless in their youth? Back in the day, he too gained fame as a young man, admitted by the Holy Master, just as arrogant as her.
Thinking of this, he even felt a sense of kinship with Han Yan, feeling that in some way, he was quite like Han Yan.
While Shao Chengxiong was daydreaming, Han Yan had already approached Ye Lanfeng and the others.
Ye Lanfeng certainly did not doubt Han Yan, and Dantai Changqing and Wei Xiaotian were not ones to hesitate either. Having chosen to trust, they held nothing back. Seeing her speak with such confidence, they didn’t even ask a single question, exchanged glances, and proceeded to execute the hand gestures.
As soon as the first hand gesture was performed, a flash of light appeared before them, and the ancient gate reappeared in sight.
"So fast..." came the awed gasps from around. Even the Descendants of Divine Guardian, who had been confident in Han Yan, were stunned at the sight.
Previously, when Shao Chengxiong collaborated with Ye Lanfeng and others, the gate only appeared after executing several hand gestures. Han Yan merely performed one, and the gate emerged.
Though they knew Han Yan was formidable, they hadn’t expected her to be this formidable. Shao Chengxiong had learned for three years, while she needed only three days!
Would seeing such a result make Shao Chengxiong die of shame?
"Luck, it must be luck." Shao Chengxiong was not dying of shame, but rather shocked speechless.
By his prior comparisons, Han Yan’s mastery of the hand gestures was as skilled as his, yet in terms of comprehension, he was certain he excelled, having devoted three years to cultivation, compared to her mere three days, there’s no way she could surpass him. His conclusion that her last words stemmed from youthful arrogance mirrored his own youthful arrogance.
But the actual results once again took him by surprise. Judging by Han Yan’s performance, she far exceeded him. How could this be, luck, it must be luck. Apart from luck, he could think of no other explanation.
Unfortunately, these thoughts served only to console himself.
As Han Yan, Ye Lanfeng, and the others continued performing the hand gestures, the ancient gate grew increasingly distinct, and the solemn aura emanating from the cemetery intensified.
"So strong, her natural talent is truly unparalleled!" Now, not only the Descendants of Divine Guardian were exclaiming, but even the Holy Court elites were audibly stunned, hardly able to believe their eyes as they watched Han Yan.
When Han Yan and Ye Lanfeng finally executed the last hand gesture simultaneously, the gate completely materialized, and the slightly desolate yet solemn atmosphere from the cemetery washed over them unreservedly, leaving everyone speechless in astonishment.
A single attempt succeeded, creating a stark contrast to Shao Chengxiong’s repeated failures previously. The most striking fact was Shao Chengxiong took three years to learn the gestures while Han Yan took merely three days.
Shao Chengxiong felt so ashamed he could not raise his head. He had previously consoled himself that Han Yan’s mastery of the gestures was comparable to his, but her comprehension was inferior. Now he realized her understanding far surpassed his.
It’s laughable he thought her last statement was youthful arrogance akin to his own, even feeling a kinship with her. He now realized it was merely self-deception. Others had confidence, while he was just arrogantly conceited, having no right to empathize with others.
"Let’s go." Having opened the barrier in one attempt, Han Yan was highly excited, not noticing Shao Chengxiong’s head nearly buried in shame, calmed herself and addressed everyone.
The others awoke from their stupor, cheering together, yet refrained from entering the cemetery first.
"Young Master Mu, please go first."
"Young Master Mu, please go first." As everyone calmed down a bit, they hesitated courteously.
Though getting the ancient inheritance requires fortune and timing, the difference between entering first or later is minimal. But who would dare step ahead of Han Yan at this moment? At least they needed to offer basic respect and courtesy.
The matter being insignificant, Han Yan did not refuse, and with Ye Lanfeng beside her, entered first. Following closely were Dantai Changqing and Wei Xiaotian, then the Descendants of Divine Guardian and Holy Court elites, while Shao Chengxiong the other Saint lagged behind.
It wasn’t that they intentionally slighted him, but rather he felt too embarrassed to face Han Yan.
"Daring to underestimate you, receiving such a big lesson, I’ll see if he dares to be arrogant again," Ye Lanfeng remarked to Han Yan in a voice only she could hear, watching Shao Chengxiong with a sideways glance.
Han Yan cast a curious glance at him, feeling this statement was oddly unlike his usual character.