After Han Luo stepped back into the crowd, the evaluations continued as if nothing had changed. One disciple after another moved forward, displaying their techniques under Elder Zhou's strict gaze.
But something had changed.
Not outside—
But inside Han Luo.
He stood quietly among the others, observing.
Not participating in conversations.
Not reacting to whispers.
Just watching.
Carefully.
In his previous life, this place had been nothing more than a routine—a daily task he completed without thought. He never paid attention to the details, never noticed the subtle differences between people.
That ignorance had cost him everything.
This time…
He was not here to repeat the same mistakes.
His gaze shifted slightly across the training ground.
There—
A tall disciple with steady movements.
Zhang Wei.
In the future, he would become one of the strongest outer disciples. Known for his discipline and consistency, he would eventually rise faster than most.
Not far from him—
A thin boy, seemingly unremarkable.
Lin Qiao.
Weak now.
But later… a hidden genius.
Han Luo remembered clearly how Lin Qiao had suddenly advanced after discovering a rare opportunity.
Back then, no one had paid attention.
Not even Han Luo.
But now—
Every piece of information mattered.
Every person mattered.
"Next!"
Elder Zhou's voice cut through the air again.
The evaluations were nearing their end.
Han Luo shifted his attention back to the front.
He had already done what he needed for today.
Nothing more.
Nothing less.
And that was enough.
After Training
The session finally ended.
Disciples began dispersing, some discussing their performances, others complaining about the strict evaluation.
The atmosphere was lively again.
But Han Luo walked in a different direction.
Away from the noise.
Away from the crowd.
His steps were calm, unhurried.
He followed a narrow path that led toward the quieter parts of the sect—areas most disciples ignored unless they had a reason to go there.
In his previous life, he had never come here.
Because he didn't know.
Because he didn't care.
Because he was blind.
But now—
He knew exactly where he was going.
"There should be three days left…"
He murmured softly.
His memory wasn't perfect.
But some events…
Were impossible to forget.
Especially the ones that changed everything.
The Overlooked Path
The path grew narrower as he moved deeper.
Tall trees surrounded the area, their shadows stretching across the ground. The sounds of the training ground faded, replaced by the quiet rustling of leaves.
Eventually—
Han Luo stopped.
In front of him stood an old stone wall.
Cracked.
Worn down by time.
At first glance, it looked completely ordinary.
Nothing special.
Nothing valuable.
Just a forgotten part of the sect.
But Han Luo knew better.
"In three days…"
He looked at the wall carefully.
"This place will change."
In his previous life, a minor collapse had revealed a hidden entrance behind this wall.
Inside—
A small cave.
And within that cave—
Something that had changed Lin Qiao's fate forever.
Han Luo had heard about it too late.
By the time he arrived, everything had already been taken.
That was the moment he realized—
Opportunities didn't wait.
And this time—
He wouldn't be late.
A New Plan
Han Luo turned around slowly.
He didn't try to break the wall.
Didn't rush forward.
Didn't act recklessly.
Because he understood something now—
Timing was everything.
If he acted too early, he might attract attention.
If he acted carelessly, he might lose everything.
He needed patience.
And preparation.
"I need to get stronger… even if it's just a little."
Right now, he was still at the bottom.
Even with experience, his body hadn't caught up yet.
Without strength—
He wouldn't be able to protect what he gained.
And more importantly—
He wouldn't be able to survive.
Back to Reality
As he returned toward the main area of the sect, the sun had already risen higher in the sky.
The warmth of daylight replaced the cold of the morning.
Disciples continued their routines.
Nothing seemed out of place.
But Han Luo's mind was already moving ahead.
Planning.
Calculating.
Adapting.
He had three days.
Three days to prepare.
Three days to ensure that when the opportunity appeared—
He would be the one to take it.
Not Lin Qiao.
Not anyone else.
Him.
A Quiet Change
When Han Luo returned to his room, he didn't rest.
Instead, he sat down cross-legged on the wooden floor.
Closed his eyes.
And focused.
In the past, his cultivation had been slow.
Not because he lacked potential—
But because he lacked understanding.
Now, things were different.
He adjusted his breathing.
Steady.
Controlled.
Following a rhythm he had learned much later in life.
The surrounding energy was faint.
Barely noticeable.
But it was there.
Always there.
Waiting to be used.
"This time… I won't waste it."
Minutes passed.
Then hours.
The world outside continued moving.
But inside that small room—
Something had begun to change.
Not dramatically.
Not instantly.
But steadily.
Like a quiet current beneath still water.
The First Step Toward Change
By the time Han Luo opened his eyes again, the sun had begun to set.
The room was dim.
Shadows stretched across the floor.
He took a slow breath.
His body still felt weak.
But his mind—
Was clearer.
More focused.
More prepared.
This was only the beginning.
A very small step.
But a necessary one.
He stood up and looked outside the window.
The sky was calm.
Completely different from that night.
But the memory of that destruction—
Had not faded.
And it wouldn't.
Because he needed to remember.
Not for fear.
But for purpose.
Moving Forward
"Three days…"
Han Luo repeated quietly.
His voice carried no hesitation.
No doubt.
Just certainty.
Everything had already started changing.
Not because of luck.
Not because of fate.
But because this time—
He was ready.
And he wouldn't let this chance slip away.
No matter what stood in his path.
Chapter 3 end. But
Chapter 4 coming soon.
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