Over the years, every disciple who won first in formations came to this hall full of joy and honor, to accept the chief examiner’s award.
He’s not coming up, is he expecting the examiner to go down?
That’s against etiquette.
“He wouldn’t…feel like he hasn’t drawn enough, and wants to continue drawing, would he?” an examiner said.
“No way…is he really so self-satisfied?”
“Such a heavenly pride, his mentality must be different from ordinary people, and any incomprehensible thoughts are within reason.”
“People who are extraordinary often have quirky thoughts, beyond common reasoning.”
“Should we…continue testing him?”
All the examiners looked at one another, finally directing their gaze towards Chief Examiner Master Wen.
Master Wen looked at Mo Hua, eyes showing contemplation, and then slowly spoke:
“Though the Array Competition is a contest among disciples, its essence is not to contend and defeat other disciples.”
“It is to see oneself, to see the challenges in formations as lifelong opponents.”
“Constantly overcoming difficulties, surpassing oneself, climbing the pinnacle of formations.”
“Therefore, the true Array Competition is not about being stronger than others, but about being stronger than oneself.”
“As long as there’s one disciple still competing, the Array Competition is not over.”
All the examiners felt emotional and nodded, saying: “What Master Wen said is very true.”
“In that case, let him compete!”
“I want to see how many more formations this kid can draw, from Sixteen Patterns, to Nineteen Patterns, to now. Can his Divine Sense really be unbreakable?”
“Indeed, beyond the mountains, there are higher mountains, beyond the heavens, there are greater heavens. Even the most talented genius should understand this, or they will not go far in the future…”
“Then let’s continue testing him.”
“Good!”
So the Array Competition continued, and the examiners continued to present challenges.
Only this time, the competing disciple was Mo Hua alone.
The observing cultivators were all bewildered.
“Wasn’t it over? Why is it still going on?”
“Did the rules change? Is this a bonus round?”
“Don’t know…”
Everyone was unclear, but could only continue watching in confusion.
Mo Hua was also somewhat surprised.