He knew that to withstand the tide of doubt that came with making no progress, especially under such immense scrutiny and the pressure of being in second place, required immense fortitude.
The fact that Li Wen stuck to the cultivation method most beneficial to him showed a disposition far more commendable than any temporary advancement.
Since Li Wen had made his choice, Chen was relieved and no longer checked on him so frequently.
...
Time flew by. A year passed inside the tower, which equated to just over a month in the outside world.
The first phase of the Enlightenment Tower assessment was nearing its end, entering its final moments.
The eyes of billions of spectators focused once again on Li Wen's ranking.
Expectation, curiosity, speculation... all sorts of emotions brewed and fermented within the crowd.
Everyone waited with bated breath, eager to see just how far this legendary dark horse would progress on the 7th Layer.
'A minimum of 10%? Maybe even higher?'
