Chapter 819: Challenging Long Aotian

However, there is a saying: overconfidence is arrogance.

Crown Prince Chen Youdao was exactly like this.

He was eager to challenge others, not without the intention of emboldening himself and shaking off the fright he received from Ye Wudao.

However, his mindset had not yet adjusted, and he assumed that since both he and the fourteenth-place contestant were in the Tongyou Realm (Eighth Layer), he had a high chance of victory.

He forgot that the person who could occupy the fourteenth-place spot also possessed genuine ability.

Consequently, after they exchanged blows for a short while, Crown Prince Chen Youdao was directly knocked off the arena, and his challenge failed.

Crown Prince Chen Youdao was so angry his face turned green, but since his opponent had won fair and square, there was nothing he could do, so he could only slink back to his own No. 20 Arena.

As the challenger, if he failed, he would not be directly eliminated; at least he had managed to keep his position.

But he felt terrible inside.

On the other side, Lin Qingxue was not as arrogant as him; instead, she was very serious.

The ninth-place contestant Lin Qingxue faced had a cultivation level one minor Realm higher than hers.

Even though she was no longer burdened by the burning cold poison and could attack with full strength, after a fierce battle, she was still no match for her opponent and was defeated.

However, Lin Qingxue did not feel any of Crown Prince Chen Youdao's shame and anger; instead, she had gained some insights during the battle.

After losing, she directly cupped her hands to the ninth-place contestant and thanked him, saying:

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist. I have gained a lot from this battle!"

The two smiled at each other, and then Lin Qingxue retreated back to the No. 21 Arena.

As Lin Qingxue's challenge ended, the clamor on the White Jade Plaza did not cease.

One figure after another leaped from their respective arenas, with challenges rising one after another, and the rankings on the prodigy ranking list were being reorganized at an unprecedented speed.

Some were happy, while others were sad.

The winners replaced their opponents' positions, moving one step closer to the Spirit Pool Holy Land.

The losers could only return to their original positions in frustration, or, even more unfortunately, be directly eliminated and lose their ranking.

The atmosphere of the entire plaza became incomparably heated with each duel.

However, as time slowly passed, the challenges on most of the arenas had settled.

Everyone's gazes once again converged on Ye Wudao simultaneously.

By now, the Cultivators ranked after fourth place had basically all been challenged once.

However, the names from fourth to ninth place had not changed at all.

After all, their strength was genuine; ordinary young Prodigies could not easily defeat them, just like Lin Qingxue earlier.

Most of the people who challenged them did so to take a gamble or to increase their own combat experience.

Now, only the top three had not yet been challenged by anyone.

Everyone knew that this round of challenges was not over yet.

Because Ye Wudao, the last one hoping to enter the top three, had not yet officially launched a challenge!

During the previous challenges, no one dared to challenge Ye Wudao, and Ye Wudao had not continued to challenge anyone else.

But everyone knew it was impossible for him not to make a move.

Now that everyone else had stopped moving, should Ye Wudao finally be about to make his move?

The young Prodigies ranked fourth to ninth felt their moods strangely calm down at this moment.

Because they all unanimously believed that Ye Wudao would not waste time on them.

It was very likely that Ye Wudao would go to challenge the top three!

So, would he challenge the third-place Lin Langtian first, or the second-place Situ Kong?

Under everyone's gaze, Ye Wudao, who had been standing with his hands behind his back and barely moving, finally moved.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over those ranked ahead of him one by one.

From the ninth, eighth, to the sixth, fifth… until the third-place Lin Langtian!

Just when everyone thought Ye Wudao was about to challenge the third-place contestant,

his gaze shifted again and finally landed on the No. 1 Arena in the very center of the plaza!

There, a burly young man with an overbearing aura was sitting cross-legged, looking bored.

This person was none other than the first-place winner of the previous prodigy ranking list, Long Aotian!

"Hiss!"

Seeing where Ye Wudao's gaze had landed, a chorus of gasps suddenly rang out across the plaza.

"He… what does he want to do?"

"No way? Could Ye Wudao be planning to challenge Long Aotian directly?"

"This is too crazy! Challenging the first place directly from the tenth? The Prodigy Ranking Tournament has been held so many times, and such a thing has never happened before!"

"It's simply arrogant! Does he think that just because he defeated Princess Ji Ruxue, he can contend with Long Aotian?"

The murmurs swept through the entire White Jade Plaza like a tidal wave.

Even those big figures from the Level 2 Divine Kingdoms showed expressions of astonishment.

The corners of Elder Yin Changhong's mouth curled up uncontrollably, and he secretly felt pleased in his heart:

"Haha, the moment has finally arrived!"

Thinking of Ye Wudao's formidable combat power, Elder Yin Changhong immediately straightened his back, already prepared to celebrate for Ye Wudao.

Yue Liuli beside him was also full of excitement, staring straight at Ye Wudao.

On the side of the Vermilion Bird Kingdom, Queen Ji Yu let out a sneer, her eyes full of sarcasm as she cursed in a low voice:

"Overestimating his own capabilities! He is courting death!"

In her view, Ye Wudao's action was no different from a moth flying into a flame.

After all, Long Aotian's strength was universally acknowledged.

During the last Prodigy Ranking Tournament, Long Aotian was able to occupy the first place on the prodigy ranking list by relying on his terrifying ability to fight across Realms.

Now, he would only be stronger!

No matter how powerful Ye Wudao was, could he really be a match for Long Aotian?

The weak and dying Princess Ji Ruxue, however, had a heavy gaze, and a bad premonition in her heart.

Amidst the discussions of the crowd, Ye Wudao remained unmoved, only slightly cupping his hands towards the direction of the No. 1 Arena and saying loudly:

"Ye Wudao of the Dongyi Divine Kingdom challenges the first-place contestant, Fellow Daoist Long Aotian!"

On the No. 1 Arena, Long Aotian, who had originally appeared somewhat listless, suddenly opened his eyes upon hearing these words!

In an instant, it seemed as if golden lightning flashed in his eyes, and an arrogant and overbearing aura instantly soared into the sky.

"Hahahaha!"

Long Aotian laughed loudly, turned his head directly to look over, and looked at Ye Wudao with high Battle Intent, saying:

"I knew you would challenge me!"

"I have been waiting for you all along!"

"Those methods of yours just now were very much to my liking!"

"However…"

As he spoke, he suddenly changed the subject, and the smile on his face became even more arrogant, saying:

"Although you are somewhat interesting, the chances of you defeating me are not high!"

"If you lose later, don't feel bad!"

These words were spoken with confidence and arrogance, but no one had any objections to them.

After all, as the first-place contestant on the prodigy ranking list, Long Aotian was indeed worthy of all this!

Ye Wudao's expression did not change at all.

He raised his eyebrows and smiled indifferently, saying:

"Whether I am a match for Fellow Daoist Long or not, we will only know for sure on the arena."

"Fellow Daoist Long, please!"

Before his voice had even faded, Ye Wudao tapped his toes on the ground, leaped into the air, and landed directly on the No. 1 Arena, opposite Long Aotian!