After the ten initial ring defenders were confirmed, the forty challengers below the arena began to carefully observe these ten defenders, seemingly considering whom to challenge.
For a moment, the scene was somewhat quiet.
"Haha, since everyone is so courteous, let me go first."
At this moment, a figure shot towards the eighth arena.
This action seemed to trigger a chain reaction, as several figures followed suit, shooting out one after another.
In the blink of an eye, all the arenas except the first one had welcomed their respective challengers.
Battles erupted on the nine arenas, with constant booming sounds.
Only the first arena remained silent, appearing quite unusual.
Wang Jianqiang couldn't help but glance at the figure sitting cross-legged on the first arena.
"Name: Ye Lingyun
Gender: Male
Cultivation Base: Perfection of Qi Refining
Age: 30/100
Spiritual Root: Dual Metal and Earth
Favorability: 0"
"So it's him, no wonder!"
Upon seeing the information, Wang Jianqiang's pupils contracted.
This name was well-known in the Outer Sect.
Ye Lingyun joined the sect ten years ago and achieved the perfection of Qi Refining in just nine years.
Shortly after breaking through, he went out for training and, in a battle with disciples from the Demon Sect, single-handedly killed three perfection of Qi Refining cultivators.
He was recognized as one of the strongest in the Outer Sect, unmatched in fame.
Before the competition even began, he was seen as the biggest favorite to win.
No wonder no one dared to challenge him.
While Wang Jianqiang was observing Ye Lingyun, the battles on the nine arenas gradually subsided.
Wang Jianqiang came back to his senses and looked around.
Four of the nine arenas had new ring defenders.
Su Yutong, however, remained strong, easily defeating her challenger.
Next was a half-hour recovery period.
Once the defenders recovered, the second round of challenges continued.
This cycle repeated.
After five rounds of challenges, only the first and ninth original defenders remained.
Ye Lingyun still had no challengers.
Su Yutong easily defeated five challengers.
Soon, the sixth round of challenges arrived.
This time, Wang Yuyao, who hadn't challenged anyone yet, finally moved.
A flash of purple light under her feet, she rushed to the ninth arena with astonishing speed.
Seeing Wang Yuyao's action, Wang Jianqiang couldn't help but smile.
Challenging her wasn't a wise choice.
With Wang Yuyao's intelligence, she couldn't have missed this.
She clearly remembered the conflict between Su Yutong and him, wanting to stand up for him.
"Wang Yuyao, it's you!"
Upon seeing the new challenger, Su Yutong's eyes narrowed, then she sneered.
"You're really foolish. Do you think reaching the perfection of Qi Refining and getting those two High-Grade Magical Artifacts from that loser can make you win against me?"
"Whether I can win or not, we'll only know after the fight."
Wang Yuyao's expression was equally cold, her words sharp, without any courtesy.
People are different.
Perhaps to Chen Jiaojiao, her relationship with Wang Jianqiang was just an exchange, with no debts owed.
But for Wang Yuyao, it was entirely different.
She came from humble beginnings, surviving hardship from a young age, and would have died young if not for the help of a benefactor.
Thus, she was always someone who understood gratitude.
Originally, with her talent, her chances of reaching Foundation Establishment were extremely low.
But now, thanks to Wang Jianqiang's help, her cultivation soared, with Foundation Establishment within reach.
Once she reached Foundation Establishment, her strength would leap, her life's essence would transform, and her lifespan would greatly increase.
This favor was akin to rebirth.
Wang Yuyao originally had no enmity with Su Yutong.
But Su Yutong's hostility and insults towards Wang Jianqiang created animosity between them.
"Hmph, clueless!"
Su Yutong's face darkened.
In her heart, she looked down on Wang Yuyao.
Even though Wang Yuyao's cultivation was now not weaker than hers, she saw it as temporary.
The difference in their backgrounds and talents was vast.
Compared to her, Wang Yuyao was just an ugly duckling.
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In the future, her achievements would far surpass Wang Yuyao's.
Thus, even though Wang Yuyao merely responded equally, in her eyes, it was disrespectful, an insult.
"Bitch, I'll make you regret it."
She snorted coldly, pointing her finger, and a flying sword shot towards Wang Yuyao with fierce momentum.
Wang Yuyao was not to be outdone, summoning her own flying sword.
Boom~
In mid-air, the two swords collided, then flew backward simultaneously.
"So strong, to suppress Wang Yuyao with just a first-tier Low-Grade Magical Artifact."
"Su Fairy is impressive."
"You need to be strong yourself. Wang Yuyao's aura is unstable, relying entirely on her artifacts. She can handle ordinary people, but not true geniuses."
...
Seeing this, the audience erupted in discussion.
Especially a Fatty next to Wang Jianqiang, whose words were particularly harsh.
"Wang Yuyao must have latched onto some rich kid."
"Does she really think she can become a phoenix? Facing a true genius, she's destined to be put in her place."
At this moment, Fatty's face was full of mockery, staring intently at Wang Yuyao.
It seemed there was deep hatred between them.
Beside Fatty was a figure as thin as a stick, who immediately chimed in, "Brother Bu is right, Wang Yuyao just got lucky. How dare she look down on Brother Bu, it's truly detestable."
"Even if she's just an Outer Disciple, she has no right to look down on Brother Bu."
Fatty clearly enjoyed the flattery from the stick-like figure, a smug smile appearing on his face.
"May I ask this brother's name?"
At this moment, a voice suddenly reached their ears.
Fatty turned his head to see an old, trembling figure who had approached without them noticing.
The newcomer had white hair, a face full of wrinkles, and an aura of decay, as if he was already half-buried in the ground.
"Loser Wang?"
Seeing the newcomer, Fatty's eyes flashed with disdain, "What do you want with me? I don't have time for a loser like you."
Wang Jianqiang ignored Fatty's rude attitude, smiling as he said, "You don't seem to think much of Wang Yuyao?"
Fatty sneered, "Isn't it obvious? Anyone who isn't blind can see it."
Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "I actually have high hopes for Wang Yuyao, I think she can win."
"You don't know shit." Fatty laughed loudly, "If that bitch can win, I'll eat shit."
"Hahaha, you're killing me."
At this point, the stick-like figure couldn't hold back, laughing along, "A loser pointing fingers in front of you?"
"If Wang Yuyao wins, I'll join you."
"That sounds great." Wang Jianqiang laughed, "How about a bet?"
"Get lost, you loser. Do you have the right to bet with me? What do you have to bet with? I bet your big..."
Fatty started cursing, but his voice suddenly stopped mid-sentence.
Beside him, the stick-like figure was also stunned.
Both of them were staring at Wang Jianqiang's feet, their eyes shining.
There, a large pile of Spirit Stones was stacked.
Wang Jianqiang smiled at them.
"Here are ten thousand Spirit Stones. If Wang Yuyao loses, these Spirit Stones are yours."
"But if Wang Yuyao wins, I don't want your Spirit Stones."
"As you said, you'll eat shit."
"Will you bet... or not?"