Xu Chunniang realized that she had encountered the Sea of Learning's trial.
To cross the Sea of Learning smoothly and reach the other shore, she had to not only resist the ceaseless force of rejection, but also earn the Sea of Learning's acknowledgment.
She relaxed and allowed herself to be dragged by that force, sinking toward the depths of the sea.
A voice bearing ancient will echoed in Xu Chunniang's mind.
"Why are you neither startled nor afraid?"
"Because I know that only by gaining the Sea of Learning's recognition can I truly reach the other shore."
"Not bad."
The ancient will slowly spoke. "Since it is called the Sea of Learning, only those with vast knowledge are qualified to cross it. Since you have come to cross the sea, do you believe that your knowledge is sufficient?"
"No."
After pondering for a moment, Xu Chunniang gently shook her head. "Though I have read quite a few books, I would not dare claim that my knowledge is exceedingly vast."
"Then you are a person of shallow learning?"
There was a trace of displeasure in the ancient will's tone. The surrounding seawater seemed to sense its mood and began to churn violently.
Affected by the turbulent seawater, Xu Chunniang's body sank once more.
Xu Chunniang's tone remained calm, as though the surrounding environment had not affected her in the slightest.
"No. Though I do not consider my knowledge vast, neither am I a person of shallow learning."
As soon as she finished speaking, the commotion in the seawater around her subsided somewhat, and the speed of her descent slowed accordingly.
The ancient will snorted coldly. "Even so, since you are not a person of vast learning, you cannot cross this Sea of Learning. Please return."
"Then may I ask, what is