NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1172: What Matters Is the Process
Sometimes, being second in the world isn't so bad.
Rumble.
The scene in front of Wang Ye and Ye Chen disappeared.
This round had already determined the winner.
Wang Ye and Ye Chen faced each other, raised their heads, and happened to meet each other's gaze.
Ye Chen was the first to reach out his hand to Wang Ye, smiling at him, "So, you changed the rules from the very beginning because you feared that if you beat me, others would gossip?"
"Yes."
Wang Ye admitted frankly, "Only in this way, when I defeat you in the formation art, can I truly have a clear conscience, and it also lets others know that this victory is due to my true capability in the formation art."
Wang Ye's words.
Represented two meanings.
First, the thought behind changing the rules.
Second.
From the very beginning during the formation competition, Wang Ye never thought he would lose to Ye Chen, but believed he could defeat him.
Just like.
When Wang Ye had a bet with Sun Tinghou, he had the same confidence.
"You're very confident, not just in your formation skills, but in yourself overall." If others said this, it would usually carry a sarcastic tone, but when Ye Chen spoke, his eyes and mannerisms were filled with deep sincerity.
"I've always been confident."
Wang Ye could sense Ye Chen's emotions and gave a sincere smile, saying appreciatively, "Your expertise in formations is also impressive. If I had been just a bit slower, you would have been the one winning this match."
"But you still won."
"Yes."
On the spectator stand, the sound of the judges' verdict and the bustling voices of the audience seemed no longer to exist for Wang Ye and Ye Chen. At this moment, what mattered to them was only their exchange.
"Wang Ye, there's one more thing I'd like to ask of you."
"What is it?"
Wang Ye's eyes showed some curiosity.
Even though Ye Chen had failed in their comparison, he was still one of the top talents of the younger generation, and his mentality was remarkably good.
Under such circumstances, how could he possibly use the words "ask" to ask for something from him?
"According to the rules, in these two rounds, the competition results between us have been decided. You've won two consecutive matches, and even if we don't compete in the final round, you've already secured victory. You're the champion of this Sorcerer's Headquarters competition!"
"Yes."
According to the competition rules of the Sorcerer's Headquarters, three rounds are just a way to determine the winner.
When two people are competing, if someone wins two consecutive matches, it already represents a victory over the opponent, so the next match naturally doesn't need to happen.
No meaning.
Wang Ye already knew roughly what Ye Chen wanted to say to him.
Sure enough, Ye Chen continued speaking to Wang Ye:
"But, I want to compete with you again, in the third round of spectacle."
At this point, Ye Chen feared Wang Ye might misunderstand, so he added:
"Of course, it's not that I must win a match against you, but in my view, you have an outstanding talent in the art of the magician and are the most powerful opponent among the young generation's magicians."
"Honestly..."
Ye Chen spoke calmly, unafraid of offending others, and straightforwardly continued:
"I've participated in so many Sorcerer's Headquarters competitions, and apart from the first time when the one who beat me made me feel like I was in a competition, most of the time, I've been completely overwhelming others."
"I can't enjoy the fun of the competition at all."
"At first, I came to participate with the mindset to exchange techniques through the competition, but later on, I already considered it as a competition with myself."
Ye Chen's implication was that others were not worthy of being his opponents.
When Ye Chen said this, those who had previously competed against him showed some unpleasant expressions on their faces.
Even though they had lost to Ye Chen, they felt somewhat complacent about it.
At least they had lost to Ye Chen.
They could even boast about it to others.
But unexpectedly, today Ye Chen said he had never considered these people as his opponents.
Wang Ye was not surprised by Ye Chen's words.
Quite normal.
Just like him, he hadn't considered those who couldn't advance to the top six as his opponents.
Throughout the Sorcerer's Headquarters competition.
The only person Wang Ye considered a worthy opponent was Ye Chen.
"But now, meeting you, even if I lose to you, it doesn't matter. For me, winning or losing is not as important as learning something from others during the competition process. At first, I was more concerned about rankings."
"But now, having held the top position for many years, winning more doesn't mean much anymore. I'd rather enjoy an exhilarating competition with you."
After Ye Chen spoke these honest words, he looked eagerly at Wang Ye and asked, "How about it?"
"Sure."
Wang Ye agreed immediately.
After all, he's skilled in formations and stone gambling.
Since these can be practiced directly on-site, he can learn a lot by observing and practicing slightly after reading in books.
But honestly, Wang Ye is not adept in spectacles.
After all, the only time Wang Ye has truly experienced spectacles was on Nine Dragon Mountain, and that was just for a few days.
This is where Wang Ye has a disadvantage compared to those noble family disciples.
These family disciples were taken to observe spectacles by their families from a very young age.
Some even stayed there for a year or longer to study the spectacles.
If Wang Ye takes this round of competition with Ye Chen, he is sure to lose.
But so what?
As Ye Chen said, the result of the competition is not important. What matters is learning some knowledge from the opponent during the competition to improve one's own strength.
If it's just for the ranking.