*Taking the lead? Stealing the spotlight? Saving face?*
Mo Hua froze.
Bai Zisheng and Bai Zixi exchanged uncertain glances.
Mo Hua asked, "Master, what should I do?"
"It's very simple," Mr. Zhuang said with a faint smile, "You just compete with them. Win, and you'll be able to learn the Five Elements Spirit Formation."
"Compete in First-grade Formations?"
"First-grade."
Mo Hua's eyes lit up.
*Competing in First-grade Formations? He feared no one, well—except Mr. Zhuang.*
*Still, he wouldn't let his guard down.*
Mo Hua frowned and said, "Master, what if the Five Elements Sect plays some cheap tricks and I lose?"
*Losing personally didn't matter much to him.*
*Victory or defeat had little significance.*
*The Five Elements Ultimate Formation was undoubtedly important, but learning it was only a matter of time.*
*The real issue was this: if he lost, it would tarnish his Master's reputation.*
*His Master's reputation was the true priority!*
