In that moment, Chu Lingguang had an epiphany, and it felt as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders.
Although his Mental Realm remained unchanged, this newfound clarity of thought set him on the right path. He now truly understood that while he could challenge anyone and should learn from Yan Zhen, he couldn't afford to lose his own Martial Arts Heart in the process. He couldn't let the scramble for fame and fortune cause him to lose his footing.
He was different from the others; he had more time to burn. There was no need to get bogged down in the pursuit of temporary fame and fortune, unable to extricate himself.
Of course, this shift in his mindset was largely because he had already helped Guo Wei attain the rank of Grandmaster, thus repaying his debt of gratitude. If Guo Wei had needed him to defeat everyone in the Imperial Examination, Chu Lingguang would still have been willing to take that risk for him.
