Tu Shan , because there there can be conflict with other members of the beast race in general and more contact with *new* scenarios and environments. Maybe an arrogant member of the tiger race takes a liking to our fox and uses his backing for a joint mission with the fox race, so he can pursue her in peace. And the Story can have more ups AND downs, without destroying the whole fox race and the mc’s way of life among foxes.

Ngl I hoped she would fail this time and be done with the contest. And the use this failure as motivation for training. It’s boring and predictable when all the protagonists always somehow win with plot armor. Nevertheless I do love ur novel.