The white-robed elder knew in his heart that Ding Lin had already climbed the high platform, an incredible feat.
Moreover, the white-robed elder realized that he was just less than ten steps behind Ding Lin, yet the difference was apparent and the time gap was significant. The elder understood that even those nine steps, let alone one, would take him a long while to ascend, as even a single step proved extremely challenging for him.
The elder estimated that it was no exaggeration to say that even if he managed to climb those steps after two incense sticks' time, it would be considered fast. The disparity between him and Ding Lin was undeniable.
How could this not make the white-robed elder despair? Remember, the victory was distinguished in those two incense sticks' time.
At this moment, the spectators outside were utterly shocked; clearly, they hadn't anticipated Ding Lin climbing up so quickly, and ascending such a high platform as swiftly as he did was mind-boggling!
