Sun and Moon Shine Together's "Constants" and "Variables"

[Now that Han Jing had failed to forge a Fifth-ring Dao Array, it appeared on the surface that all the efforts of Han Jing and you three martial brothers had gone to waste. Yet both you and Han Liang had gained unexpected rewards from witnessing this ceremony, drawing much inspiration from it.

Han Liang was easier to explain. He had remained a First-Ring Dao Array Immortal Master for far, far too long. He had long accumulated enough foundation, lacking only an opportunity. This ceremony resolved one of the doubts in his heart, and he was already confident enough to attempt forging a Second-ring Dao Array. As for how many attempts it would take to succeed, that was hard to say.

As for you, your comprehension was simply extraordinary. What you gained from this ceremony far surpassed Han Liang and Han Jing, causing your understanding of the Dao of Arrays to soar at an incredible pace. After learning that Han Liang wished to attempt becoming a Second-ring Dao Array Immortal Master, you also believed that you could give it a try...]

[In the 758,987th year, when Han Liang entered secluded cultivation to challenge the rank of Second-ring Dao Array Immortal Master and successfully forged a Second-ring Dao Array on only his second attempt, he was beside himself with joy.

Yet after coming out of seclusion, he saw his father, Han Jing, bringing him good news: you had beaten him to it. With only a single attempt, you had forged a Second-ring Dao Array and become a Second-ring Dao Array Immortal Master. The news made Han Liang's face flush crimson, even dulling much of his previous joy.

[Meanwhile, Han Liang ultimately told his father, Han Jing, his good news. Learning that Han Liang had also succeeded in secluded cultivation filled Han Jing