Chapter 18: If You Lose, Eat Shit

After the ten initial arena defenders were determined.

Below the arenas, the 40 challengers began to observe these ten defenders carefully, seemingly all considering which one to challenge.

For a moment, the scene was somewhat quiet.

"Haha, since everyone is so modest, then let me go first."

Just at this moment, a figure shot toward the Number 8 Arena.

This person's action seemed to trigger a chain reaction; following closely behind, several figures shot out in succession.

In the blink of an eye.

Except for the Number 1 Arena, the defenders on the other nine arenas all welcomed their respective challengers.

On the nine arenas, great battles erupted, with roaring sounds constant.

Only the Number 1 Arena remained quiet, appearing very unconventional.

Wang Jianqiang could not help but look at that figure sitting cross-legged on the Number 1 Arena.

"Name: Ye Lingyun

Gender: Male

Cultivation: Qi Refining Perfection

Age: 30/100

Root Bone: Gold-Earth Dual Spiritual Roots

Favorability: 0"

"It's actually him, no wonder!"

After seeing the other party's information, Wang Jianqiang's pupils constricted.

This name was like thunder to the ears in the Outer Sect.

Ye Lingyun joined the sect ten years ago and achieved Qi Refining Perfection in a mere nine years.

Shortly after breaking through, he went out for experience, and in a battle against Demonic Sect Disciples, he killed three Qi Refining Perfection Cultivators of the Demonic Sect by his own strength.

He is recognized as one of the strongest in the Outer Sect, with unparalleled prestige.

Before the grand competition even began, he was regarded as the biggest favorite to win the championship.

No wonder no one dared to challenge him.

While Wang Jianqiang was sizing up Ye Lingyun, the battles on the nine arenas had gradually calmed down.

Wang Jianqiang came back to his senses and looked at them one by one.

Among the nine arenas, four had already changed to new defenders.

Su Yutong, however, performed as strongly as ever, easily defeating her challenger.

Next was a half-hour recovery period.

Once the defenders finished recovering, the second round of challenges continued.

This repeated.

Until after five rounds of challenges, only the Number 1 and Number 9 arenas had their original defenders left.

Ye Lingyun still had no one daring to challenge him.

Su Yutong, meanwhile, had easily defeated five challengers.

Soon, the sixth round of challenges arrived.

This time, Wang Yu Yao, who had not challenged anyone yet, finally moved.

A flash of purple light appeared under her feet, and she rushed onto the Number 9 Arena with astonishing speed.

Seeing Wang Yu Yao's action, Wang Jianqiang could not help but smile.

Su Yutong's strength is not bad; she is guaranteed to enter the top ten among all participants, and it is even possible for her to compete for the top six.

Challenging her is actually not a good choice.

With Wang Yu Yao's intelligence, it is impossible for her not to see that.

She is clearly keeping the conflict between Su Yutong and him in her heart, wanting to vent her anger for him.

"Wang Yu Yao, it's you!"

Upon seeing the new round's challenger, Su Yutong's eyes could not help but narrow, and then she sneered.

"You really are stupid. Do you really think that just because your cultivation has reached Qi Refining Perfection and you obtained two High-grade Magical Artifacts from that loser, you can beat me?"

"Whether I can beat you or not, we'll know after we fight."

Wang Yu Yao's expression was equally cold, her words sharp, without the slightest politeness.

People are different from one another.

Perhaps in Chen Jiaojiao's view, her relationship with Wang Jianqiang is just a mutual exchange, with no one owing anyone anything.

But for Wang Yu Yao, it is completely different.

She came from humble beginnings and struggled to survive since childhood; if not for the help of a noble person, she likely would have died when she was young.

Therefore, she has always been a person who knows how to be grateful.

Originally, with her talent, the probability of her achieving Foundation Establishment in this life was extremely low.

But now, because of Wang Jianqiang's help, her cultivation has soared, and Foundation Establishment is right before her eyes.

Once she achieves Foundation Establishment, her strength will leap, her life essence will transform, and her lifespan will multiply.

This grace is no different from a rebirth.

Wang Yu Yao originally had no grudge or enmity with Su Yutong.

But because Su Yutong was hostile and insulted Wang Jianqiang, a grudge was born between them.

"Hmph, how ignorant!"

Su Yutong's expression sank.

When it came down to it, she looked down on Wang Yu Yao in her heart.

Even if Wang Yu Yao's cultivation was no weaker than hers now, in her view, this was merely temporary.

The two of them were worlds apart in both background and aptitude.

Compared to her, Wang Yu Yao was nothing but an ugly duckling.

In the future, her own achievements would surely far surpass Wang Yu Yao's.

Therefore, although Wang Yu Yao had only responded to her from a position of equality, in her eyes, this was disrespect and an insult to her.

"Bitch, I will make you regret this."

She let out a cold snort, pointed her finger, and a Flying Sword carrying a sharp aura shot toward Wang Yu Yao.

Wang Yu Yao did not show weakness and likewise summoned her own Flying Sword.

Boom~

In mid-air, the two swords collided and then flew backward simultaneously.

Under the pull of their Qi.

Wang Yu Yao retreated several steps, while Su Yutong only felt her figure tremble slightly.

"Too strong, she actually suppressed Wang Yu Yao just by relying on a First-tier Low-level Magical Artifact."

"Fairy Su is amazing."

"To forge iron, one must be strong oneself; this Wang Yu Yao's aura is unstable, and she has only made it this far thanks to the power of her artifact. She can handle ordinary people, but she won't stand a chance against a true genius."

……

Seeing this scene, waves of discussion erupted in the spectator stands.

Especially a fat man beside Wang Jianqiang, whose words were particularly grating.

"That bitch Wang Yu Yao must have latched onto some rich kid."

"Does she really think she can fly onto a branch and turn into a Phoenix? Once she meets a real genius, she is destined to be beaten back to her original form."

At this moment, the fat man's face was full of mockery as he stared fixedly at Wang Yu Yao.

It was as if there was some deep-seated hatred between the two.

Beside the fat man was a figure as thin as a hemp stalk, who immediately chimed in upon hearing this, "Brother Bu is right. This Wang Yu Yao just has a bit of luck; to actually dare to look down on Brother Bu is truly detestable."

"Not to mention she is still just a lowly Outer Sect Disciple, even if she had entered the Inner Sect, she would have no right to look down on Brother Bu."

The fat man was clearly very pleased with the hemp stalk's flattery, and a smug smile appeared on his face.

"May I ask how this brother is addressed?"

Just then, a voice suddenly entered their ears.

The fat man turned his head to look, and a trembling, aged figure had approached at some point.

The newcomer had white hair, a face full of wrinkles, and a deathly aura, looking as if he had one foot in the grave.

"Waste Wang?"

Seeing the newcomer, a flash of disdain crossed the fat man's eyes, "What do you want with me, kid? I don't have time to deal with a waste like you."

Wang Jianqiang did not mind the fat man's nasty attitude and said with a chuckle, "You seem to have a very low opinion of Wang Yu Yao?"

The fat man gave a disdainful laugh, "That goes without saying; as long as one isn't blind, who can't see it?"

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "I actually have a high opinion of Wang Yu Yao; I think she should be able to win."

"You waste don't know a damn thing." The fat man burst into laughter, "If that bitch can win, I'll go eat shit."

"Hahaha, you're killing me."

At this, the hemp stalk seemed unable to hold back and laughed along, "A waste is actually here pointing fingers in front of your daddy?"

"If Wang Yu Yao can win, I'll join in on a pile too."

"That sounds great." Wang Jianqiang smiled upon hearing this, "How about we make a bet."

"Get lost, does a waste like you have the qualifications to bet with me? What are you betting with? I bet your big..."

The fat man cursed loudly, but his voice stopped abruptly halfway through.

Beside him, the hemp stalk was also stunned.

Both of them moved in unison, staring fixedly at Wang Jianqiang's feet, their eyes shining.

There, a large pile of Spirit Stones was stacked up.

Wang Jianqiang looked at the two of them with a smile.

"There are ten thousand Spirit Stones here. If Wang Yu Yao loses, these Spirit Stones belong to you two."

"But if Wang Yu Yao wins, I don't want your Spirit Stones."

"Just as you said yourselves, how about you eat shit?"

"Are you betting... or not?"