[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes":3,"chapter-engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-chapter-331":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},144719,203,"Chapter 331 - 330: Declaration of Resolve","engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-chapter-331",331,"\u003Cp>Cultivation is an extremely long path. Before the age of thirty, one has only just set foot on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, in youth, one’s ambitions are high, and comprehension is at its peak in life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to truly become a formidable individual, it comes down to long-term, steady improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many geniuses have fallen along the way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Zuchen hopes Shen Ye can stabilize his heart’s thought. In the cultivation path, one should not be overly arrogant despite having pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are countless geniuses in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Luo Zuchen also wants to point out this issue to Shen Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can’t always be that young man with the greatest talent and potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the vast world, who knows what kind of prodigy might emerge next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But talent and potential do not determine everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is rumored that some strong individuals stepping into the First-Grade Immortal Realm had even mediocre aptitude in their youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye’Er, do you understand what this old man is saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the lingering frown on Shen Ye’s face, Luo Zuchen was somewhat worried and couldn’t help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Shen Ye, hearing these words, hesitated for quite a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Luo, I understand the meaning behind your words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cultivation can span over a century, and as long as the heart’s thought remains unchanged, fleeting victories and losses do not matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, Shen Ye, carry the name of the top prodigy, and I’m well-versed in both scholarly cultivation arts and martial arts cultivation methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have pride, I have a resolute spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can lag behind the top geniuses of Qi and Yan countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Shen Han is not worthy, he shouldn’t even be able to see my back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Shen Ye then turned his gaze to Luo Zuchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Luo, do not worry about me, I am merely using this to declare my aspirations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have wasted too much time in recent days. I should have furthered my strength to the next level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many distractions cloud my heart’s thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the days to come, I will calm myself and devote myself to the cultivation method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Half-Step Fifth Grade is not my limit, Shen Ye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Zuchen looked at his disciple, and after a moment, nodded appreciatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye’Er, with this declaration of ambition, your heart’s thought will become more steadfast. Focus on walking this cultivation path well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for those distractions, leave them to this old man to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the matter of Praying to Heaven, Shen Han’s days will not be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ’unpropitious’ label above his head is not easily removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Great Wei’s results in this Ten Nations Grand Competition are poor, we shall put the blame squarely on Shen Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We will say his ’unpropitious omen’ is too severe. Even when kept at a distance from others, it still impacted everyone’s competitive performance and affected Great Wei’s national fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Great Wei’s results turn out good, we can use it as evidence instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Shen Han was kept away from others could Great Wei achieve such results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, this ’unpropitious’ label on Shen Han cannot be removed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, Luo Zuchen did not further disturb Shen Ye, leaving him to cultivate alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This student of his seemed to return to his once-devoted cultivation state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unparalleled focus, unmatched dedication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, a smile couldn’t help but appear on Luo Zuchen’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presence of Shen Han is not entirely a bad thing, at least it motivated Ye’Er to move forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the path to the rise of every strong individual, there are always stepping stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, Shen Han is just that stepping stone for Ye’Er’s ascent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The location for the Ten Nations Grand Competition’s trials is a place called Ming City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place borders the three great countries of Wei, Qi, and Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a crucial hub for commercial and trade exchanges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formation of this place was likely manipulated behind the scenes by the three great countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are disputes between countries, but also a need for exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, this place does not belong to any country, which naturally makes it the chosen spot for the Ten Nations Grand Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage sped on for three days and two nights before finally reaching the borders of Ming City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering this city, one only needs to show their identity as a Wei national to gain unimpeded access.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But citizens from other small countries are required to pay a small city entry fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from emperors of various countries, everyone in Ming City is prohibited from using rides and must travel everywhere on foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting off the carriage, Shen Han followed by Rong Shangping’s side, observing the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The architectural style of Ming City is quite atypical, even somewhat disjointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is obvious that these buildings were crafted by artisans from different countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group lodged in an inn, where Vice Principal Rong Shangping seemed familiar, clearly not his first visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By looking at the style of these inns, one should be able to tell which are established by our Great Wei people, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Shen Han also nodded, as there was no mistaking the style of the inns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group rented a small room and had some food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the meal, Rong Shangping took the opportunity to explain the Ten Nations Grand Competition to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Han already heard most of it from the principal, but for some of the companions, it was their first time hearing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rules of the Ten Nations Grand Competition used to be quite complex, but now there are some unwritten rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the first day of the competition, the three great countries of Wei, Qi, and Yan will send people to challenge the young geniuses of various small countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, they’ll challenge the twenty-two-year-old small country geniuses with a twenty-year-old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the disparity between the great countries and small countries is almost a gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the age difference, the talented juniors from the great countries are far superior to those from the small countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outcome will hardly be suspenseful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Wei, Qi, and Yan will take most of the resources from the small countries, with each small country left with one-sixth of its resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this, the true grand competition begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven small countries will compete amongst themselves to win other countries’ resources and replenish their deficits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the young juniors from the three great countries then truly begin the grand competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These rules had indeed been mentioned before during his time at the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what the vice principal said next was something Shen Han had just learned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the Ten Nations Grand Competition process, there will be someone specifically responsible for transmitting real-time updates back to Great Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Capital City, bulletin boards will be set up in downtown areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They will note the Ten Nations Grand Competition’s progress on the boards in real-time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many wins Wei has, how many losses, how many resources were obtained; all details will be recorded on the board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your elder brother Shen Ye, once became famous overnight during the Ten Nations Grand Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four years ago, during the Ten Nations Grand Competition, Great Wei should have suffered a severe defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But your elder brother Shen Ye overcame his level and won...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Shangping didn’t continue, as he understood Shen Han’s deep dislike for Shen Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Praising Shen Ye’s excellence in front of him might upset him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Shen Han didn’t mind this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, for Shen Ye to earn the title of top prodigy, he undoubtedly excelled in various ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of that justified his attempt to take Shen Han’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how outstanding he was, he remained an enemy intent on taking his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After settling in the inn, two days passed before the official start of the Ten Nations Grand Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During these two uneventful days, Rong Shangping shared his insights about the cultivation techniques and moves from other countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Han listened attentively, but once, during the session, he received a message from Shi Yuezhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly replied they’d talk later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this female’s voice, those around understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This newly risen Sword Dao’s Pride already had someone in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>",1381,"2026-05-29T03:40:11.653Z","2026-06-01T04:29:06.436Z",1,"novelbin.me","7de85a38eeef0c5f083e1b90cd0431d08dbc2dd84935507836453e8439cf671b","engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-chapter-332","engagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-chapter-330",546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fengagement-canceled-i-can-extract-prefixes-cover.jpg"]