Chapter 96

Looking at Su Xinghe's expression, Qin Peng knew that his words had already given him a considerable mental shock. As for whether he could truly break through his self-imposed limitations, that would depend on his own ability.

However, to be honest, it was also because of his current weak strength that his words did not carry much weight. If his cultivation level were now on par with Su Xinghe, the effect of dispelling his heart demon would be even better. If Qin Peng were to directly achieve immortality, he might even be able to directly break through his heart demon, allowing Su Xinghe to directly slay his heart demon and reach the Star Realm within three years.

Although cultivation emphasizes talent, it also emphasizes belief and determination even more.

And Su Xinghe had already lost that unwavering belief and determination. If he could not sever the causal ties, he could not slay his heart demon.

To be honest, Qin Peng really did not believe that Su Xinghe lacked the talent. To reach such a realm at his current age, there was no reason for him to stop at the Star Realm. He should have a higher breakthrough.

However, now that the words had been said, whether he could slay his heart demon or achieve a breakthrough was still up to Su Xinghe.

Su Xinghe remained silent for about five minutes, then looked at Qin Peng and slowly said, "Qin Peng, thank you. I will keep your words in mind. You can rest assured, I did not immediately agree. I know about your relationship with Shiming, and I am willing to see you grow. I am sorry, but I still cannot make a decision right away!"

"Where, I just hope that Uncle Su can break through your heart demon on your own. As for Shiming, that is something I need to strive for myself!" Qin Peng looked at Su Xinghe and said seriously, "So, Uncle Su, you don't need to worry about it!"

"Strive for it yourself, huh?" Su Xinghe smiled and then slowly said, "Alright, Qin Peng, I won't talk about these things with you anymore. There is something I need to remind you about. Do you remember the matter I mentioned to you three months ago?"

Qin Peng was taken aback and slowly said, "Uncle Su, are you talking about the Wu Shen Academy entrance examination?"

Su Xinghe smiled slightly and slowly said, "Yes, that's right. My initial plan was to have you enter the outer academy of Wu Shen Academy. I believed that with your abilities, you could quickly be selected to join the inner academy. However, it seems I underestimated you. In just three months, you have surpassed my requirements by eight times and have already reached the Embracing Core and Nurturing True Qi realm. In this case, there is no need for you to start from the outer academy. You can directly enter the inner academy!"

"Directly enter the inner academy?" Qin Peng was slightly taken aback.

Su Xinghe smiled slightly and slowly said, "Yes. If your combat power exceeds 50 points, you are eligible to participate in the inner academy selection. As long as you pass the examination, you will be a student of the inner academy, and the education and resources you receive will be far superior to those of the outer academy!"

"Of course!" At this point, Su Xinghe paused slightly and continued, "The inner academy is not that easy to enter. Although combat power exceeding 50 points qualifies you for the inner academy examination, most people have combat power above 80. At this point, they need to break through their own limits!"

Qin Peng understood that although the Embracing Core and Nurturing True Qi realm was already a step into the True Qi realm, this step was as difficult as ascending to heaven. To make the True Qi seed break through the inner core and condense True Qi required an enormous amount of accumulation. However, without a master's guidance, merely strengthening the inner core would not allow the True Qi seed to grow, making it even more difficult to break through the inner core realm.

A master and resources were both essential!

And Wu Shen Academy had just such conditions, with dedicated mentors to guide you on how to nurture the True Qi seed and provide you with nourishing substances.

Su Xinghe looked at Qin Peng and continued, "Your talent is the best I have ever seen. With your current abilities, you can participate in the inner academy selection and directly become a student of the inner academy. Staying in the outer academy would be a waste for you!"

Qin Peng remained silent, then looked at Su Xinghe and slowly said, "Uncle Su, I fear your purpose is not just to have me enter the inner academy. Shiming will probably participate in the outer academy selection, right?"

Su Xinghe looked at Qin Peng and smiled, not hiding his thoughts. He nodded slightly and slowly said, "I said, I don't want you to get too close to Shiming. Please forgive my selfishness. At least, not now."

"I understand!" Qin Peng nodded. With the conversation reaching this point, he naturally did not want to say more. Knowing when to advance and when to retreat was the most important thing.

He did not deny his feelings for Su Shiming, but he also understood Su Xinghe's predicament. This first strong man of Terra, despite his immense combat power, was ultimately just a powerless father who might not even be able to protect his daughter in the future.

"Thank you for your understanding!" Su Xinghe smiled at Qin Peng and then slowly said, "In a week, I will send you to participate in the internal examination of Wu Shen Academy. Qin Peng, I hope you can pass the examination smoothly!"

Qin Peng just nodded. Although his current combat power was very high, he was also self-aware. When fighting someone with 80 combat power, he had no advantage in terms of explosive power to challenge a higher level.

He sighed lightly and looked at Su Xinghe, "Then, Uncle Su, I'll leave first. I won't say goodbye to Shiming!"

Su Xinghe nodded, "Alright, you go ahead!"

Qin Peng left the Su family's door. Su Xinghe remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Shiming, come out!"

A few seconds later, Su Shiming slowly walked out from the other end of the room and looked at Su Xinghe, "Dad!"

"Shiming, I am very sorry!" Su Xinghe came to Su Shiming and gently patted her shoulder, "I am powerless. I have no confidence in defeating Huang Ming within three years. I don't know when I can break through to the True Qi realm. The only thing I can do is to try to protect you!"

Su Shiming nodded gently, "Dad, no need to say more, I understand!"

Su Xinghe just smiled, but his smile was somewhat forced. After a long pause, he slowly said, "I know my actions may hurt you, but, Shiming, this is the world. I am not omnipotent. There are always things in this world that I cannot do. Forgive me!"

Su Shiming nodded, "I understand, Dad!"

"There is one more thing!" Su Xinghe looked at Su Shiming seriously, "I don't want you to get involved. I don't want you to have any outcome with Qin Peng."

"What?" Su Shiming was slightly taken aback and looked at Su Xinghe in surprise, "Why?"

"You can't hold him back!" Su Xinghe's gaze fell on the distance, then he continued, "Shiming, Dad has been through a lot. I have seen countless people in my life, and Qin Peng is the hardest person for me to see through. His talent, his insight, and more importantly, his character!"

"His character?" Su Shiming was taken aback and looked at her father in confusion, "What does that have to do with him?"

Su Xinghe smiled bitterly and slowly said, "Yes! He has even more terrifying talent and insight than Huang Ming, but more importantly, his character. This person will never be held back by romantic relationships. His belief is incredibly firm, almost unshakable. Romantic relationships are just an accessory to him. If one day romantic relationships become a burden to him, he will not hesitate to cut them off!"

Su Shiming was taken aback, "Dad, are you joking?"

Su Xinghe looked at Su Shiming and smiled, "Shiming, don't doubt my words. Qin Peng is definitely not a good match for you. Even if you are really with him now, in the future, you will eventually have to part ways. My dear daughter, I know your character very well, and I have a good understanding of Qin Peng's character. This kind of person is extremely resilient and will not be easily swayed by external changes. Such a person, as long as they don't die, will surely reach the pinnacle!"

"But, isn't that a good thing?" Su Shiming looked at her father in surprise.

"Good thing? Silly girl! You can't keep up with Qin Peng!" Su Xinghe looked at Su Shiming and slowly said, "I thought that if Qin Peng's combat power could reach 10 in three months, he would be a genius. But now? 80, this has completely surpassed the realm of genius. Your combat power, even with my help, does not improve as fast as his. If given three to five years, do you know what level he will reach? When there is a huge gap in strength between you, do you think he will still care about you?"

Su Shiming opened her mouth, wanting to say "yes," but she couldn't. In three to five years, a person can indeed change greatly, and no one could guarantee that Qin Peng would still be the same as now.

Su Xinghe looked at his daughter and slowly said, "Shiming, my words are just for your reference. Even if Qin Peng still loves you, with his character, he will have countless enemies. When they can't deal with Qin Peng, they will turn to you. What will you do then?"

Su Shiming remained silent, and Su Xinghe looked at her seriously, "Believe me, Qin Peng is definitely not a good match for you!"