What divine trial or not—there was little point in dwelling on such things now.
Most importantly, Ye Luochen had always believed that the only person he could truly rely on in this world was himself.
Making himself stronger was what he truly needed to focus on.
"Forget it. Whether it's a divine trial or not, as long as I'm growing stronger, that's enough."
Ye Luochen let out a long sigh.
"That's right." Wang Yan smiled.
After chatting for a while longer, Ye Luochen did not stay any further. He said his farewells and left.
Returning to Mingde Hall, Ye Luochen resumed his cultivation.
Although the question he had hoped to have answered today remained unresolved, leaving him just as confused as before, it had helped him realize what he truly needed to do.
Cultivate. Grow stronger.
He only needed to cast aside every other thought and focus wholeheartedly on cultivation.
And so, once he began cultivating, a week passed in the blink of an eye.
Had Meng Hongchen not come to visit, Ye Luochen likely would not have emerged from his cultivation state.
Meng Hongchen had come for a simple reason. She had previously told Ye Luochen that ten days later, Ming Capital would hold an award ceremony celebrating the Sun Moon Empire's championship victory, and Ye Luochen had to attend.
"How are your preparations? The award ceremony will officially begin tomorrow morning."
Meng Hongchen asked.
"Preparations? Don't I just need to show up? Is there anything else I have to do?" Ye Luochen asked in confusion.
"It's not that simple."
Meng Hongchen spoke with a hint of frustration at his lack of ambition.
"Didn't I tell you? His Highness the Crown Prince personally named you as someone who must attend. Do you really think His Highness is so idle