Initial Exploration

Yu Xuexian did not know what to say for a moment.

Every prodigy possessed absolute confidence in themselves.

They were convinced they were one of a kind, the finest of all.

But...

Yu Xuexian drew a deep breath and said gravely, "If failing to complete the cultivation task set by that great figure means the prodigies are not outstanding enough, then... are you confident you could complete the cultivation task that great figure set within ten Star Years?"

"Ten Star Years? How could that be possible?"

Yan Qing rejected the notion without a second thought. "To get started in a Supreme Method... no matter how special the Heavenly Prison World is, no matter how great the boosts to one's fortune, comprehension, and aptitude, it is impossible for someone to achieve that in ten years!"

This prodigy spoke with utter certainty. "Besides, since that great figure set a task that took over ten thousand Star Years before anyone could complete it, that proves that in his view, even the most talented person would need several thousand years before they could hope to achieve this goal. Ten Star Years? Are you questioning the judgment of a great Master?"

Yu Xuexian smiled. "Why is it impossible?"

Yan Qing froze.

Her reaction speed was naturally extremely fast, and she immediately grasped the implication behind her junior sister's words.

"You mean... Li Pin!?"

Yet immediately afterward, she could not help asking again, "Ten Star Years? How could that..."

"How long have we been trapped in the Heavenly Prison World altogether? Just over twenty Star Years. So, is it truly impossible?"

Yu Xuexian said.

"But..."

Yan Qing instinctively wanted to say something more.

But when she recalled the order her master had suddenly conveyed to her, and considered that her junior sister had no reason to