"Although I'm not clear on the specifics of Haoran Xuan's refining method, I'm certain it must involve Vast Energy."
"As for this kind of energy, I possess none of it. Moreover, it's difficult for others to wield!"
"And, presiding over the third round is Situ Gu. He's not Lu Zai or Nangong Zhi; his stance is clearly biased towards Gu Qing, and he might even secretly target me."
"Alas, within the Confucian Cultivator group, Chu Xuangu and Song Taosheng are more inclined towards me, yet they are organizers and do not participate."
"At this moment, their hearts are likely filled with a yearning for Heart Learning. Compared to that, I am insignificant."
As for Heart Fire Essence in the fourth round, it's borrowed from Monster Path's spirit paper; it's quite peculiar and hard to understand.
Ning Zhuo had estimated his performance beforehand: the first two rounds would yield the best results.
Yet the reality is that, despite this, he has already lost twice to Gu Qing.
