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As the battle concluded, Chu Tian, lying exhausted on the ground, was reminded of the harsh realities of combat and the importance of self-reliance. Despite his reliance on the powerful figures around him, the encounter with Yue Ji had been a stark lesson in the perils of untested abilities and over-dependence.

Wu Xiuer's gesture to replenish Chu Tian's depleted spiritual energy, while seemingly generous, was also a subtle reprimand. Her cold smile and the words that followed served as a reminder that reliance on others could be a hindrance to one's growth as a warrior. It was a lesson about the importance of self-sufficiency and the dangers of becoming too dependent on external aid.

Chu Tian's cheeky response, half-jokingly suggesting that he could lean on the 'big legs' around him, was met with a shake of Wu Xiuer's head. Her swift action to dissolve the grand array and her subsequent revitalization of Chu Tian's spiritual energy was both a gesture of support and a tacit encouragement for him to stand on his own feet in future encounters.

As Wu Xiuer's finger touched Chu Tian's chest, infusing him with spiritual energy, the atmosphere was one of mixed emotions. There was a sense of camaraderie among these formidable figures, yet also an unspoken agreement on the importance of personal strength and independence in a world where battles and challenges were frequent and often unpredictable.

Chu Tian's experience in this battle was a valuable lesson in the dynamics of power, reliance, and the necessity of self-reliance in the path of a warrior. The encounter had been a vivid illustration of the complexities and trials that lay ahead in his journey.