Extremely Painful Training

But that concern lingered in Yang Sheng's mind for only half a second.

He cast it aside.

If he wanted to overtake everyone, he had to face certain dangers and difficulties head-on.

While others hesitated before an obstacle, he could stride past them.

Yang Sheng stepped forward and clasped Jiang Tian's outstretched hand.

Jiang Tian gave him a steady look.

"Don't worry. The most dangerous part of entering the A-Grade Retreat Room is the moment you first go in. I've arranged for the instructors throughout the martial arts school to stand guard for you."

Yang Sheng still had no idea how extensive Jiang Tian's connections were.

But Jiang Tian's attitude was proof enough that the A-Grade Retreat Room was dangerous.

He passed through the corridor and reached the rear courtyard.

A dozen pairs of eyes turned toward Yang Sheng at once.

Even the least accomplished among them had reached Dark Force.

Three grave-faced experts of the Subtlety Realm stood at the entrance to the Seclusion Room.

Yang Sheng cupped his hands.

"I'm Yang Sheng. Greetings, seniors."

The Subtlety Realm expert at the front spoke. "Young friend Yang Sheng, Teacher Jiang asked us to stand guard for you today. If there's anything you need to take care of, you still have a little time."

"Once you enter, you'll find the supplies you need inside. You'll be cut off from the outside world for some time."

Yang Sheng shook his head without hesitation.

He had already done everything he needed to do.

The man's eyes lit up.

"Decisiveness is an excellent quality in a martial artist. Open the chamber!"

At his command, the door to the enormous black room behind him slowly rose.

Bitter cold spilled out through the opening.

Yang Sheng walked straight in without hesitation.

Inside the A-Grade Retreat Room,