A Gentleman's Friendship, Li Jianxing Challenges Long Zhantian

In the residence of the Qi family, inside a pavilion.

Jun Wangyou and Qi Chengxian were drinking tea.

Qi Chengxian's complexion was a little pale.

In contrast, Jun Wangyou's face was still ruddy.

"Brother Chengxian, are you alright?" Jun Wangyou asked.

He hadn't used his full strength in that last move. After all, it was just a spar, not a fight to the death.

Even so, Qi Chengxian had used at least ninety percent of his strength to block it, hence his pale complexion now.

It was already quite impressive that Qi Chengxian could barely contend with Jun Wangyou in his normal state.

He truly deserved his name as number one on the Prodigy Ranking.

Qi Chengxian looked up at Jun Wangyou, his eyes filled with a complex mix of admiration and dejection.

"Brother Wangyou, you should be the number one on the Prodigy Ranking. I, on the other hand, am undeserving of my title."

Jun Wangyou quickly waved his hand and chuckled, "Don't say that. You can keep the number one spot on the Prodigy Ranking. I'll be content with second place."

Jun Wangyou spoke from the heart. The Prodigy Ranking was practically useless to him.

Not only did it offer no benefits, but it also meant he was constantly under the scrutiny of the world.

If he had a choice, he would never want to be on the Prodigy Ranking.

Unfortunately, the Prodigy Ranking was compiled by the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.

Unless Jun Wangyou went and stormed their gates, there was no way he could change it.

However, fortunately, he would soon be leaving the Profound Region. The Prodigy Ranking and such would no longer matter.

Hearing Jun Wangyou's words, Qi Chengxian smiled faintly, lowered his gaze, and took a sip of the tea in front of him.

He then looked up and suddenly asked with curiosity, "Brother Wangyou, with such strength, why were you so low-key before? To the point that those blind fools actually ranked you eleventh on the Prodigy Ranking."

"Brother Wangyou, don't you feel indignant?"

Upon hearing this, Jun Wangyou smiled faintly, "My cultivation is solely for the pursuit of the Great Dao. Worldly fame and fortune are like floating clouds to me. Whether it's eleventh or first, I don't care."

"As the saying goes, 'The tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.' Being too dazzling is not always a good thing."

"Over countless millennia, how many heroes have emerged in this world? One era ends, and another begins. When one era ends, successors follow. Fame and fortune are too cheap. For me, I would rather spend a moment longer cultivating in the mountains, existing in harmony with heaven and earth for a fleeting instant."

After listening, Qi Chengxian fell silent.

After a while, Qi Chengxian raised his teacup and sighed, "I have learned a great deal. Brother Wangyou's aspirations truly surpass those of ordinary people. No wonder you have achieved what you have today. I, on the other hand, am far inferior."

Qi Chengxian downed the tea in his cup in one gulp. He set down the teacup, stood up, and cupped his hands in a salute. "Today, I have enjoyed myself immensely, Brother Wangyou. Please rest well. We shall meet again another day."

Jun Wangyou stood up and returned the salute. "Farewell, Brother Chengxian."

After Qi Chengxian left, Li Jianxing, who had been watching silently from a distance, finally walked over.

Bowing slightly, Li Jianxing inquired, "My lord, what should we do next?"

Jun Wangyou glanced at him and said lazily, "Wait. What else can we do?"

"If you want to go play, feel free to do so."

Hearing Jun Wangyou's words, Li Jianxing gave a wry smile and said, "My lord, you haven't asked those two seniors' permission to bring me to the Myriad Law Immortal Sect, have you?"

Jun Wangyou nodded. "Not yet, but it's not a big problem. Even if they don't agree, going to the Immortal Realm is better than staying in the Profound Region. Besides, haven't you always wanted to go to the Immortal Realm? Why are you asking about this now?"

Li Jianxing lowered his head and said, "Perhaps I won't need my lord to speak. I might be able to enter the Myriad Law Immortal Sect myself."

"Oh? What are your thoughts?"

Jun Wangyou's eyes narrowed as he stared at Li Jianxing.

He had a feeling that this kid was different somehow, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Li Jianxing looked up, confident. "A challenge. I wish to challenge Long Zhantian, the tenth on the Prodigy Ranking!"

"As long as I win the challenge, I can enter the Myriad Law Immortal Sect with you."

Jun Wangyou asked doubtfully, "Are you confident?"

"Yes!" Li Jianxing nodded with certainty.

Jun Wangyou immediately stood up. "Alright then, let's go. I'll be there to back you up."

"Thank you, my lord." Li Jianxing bowed.

Then, the two walked outside.

Like Jun Wangyou, the top ten on the Prodigy Ranking were all currently in Qitian City.

They were all silently waiting for the ten days to pass.

It didn't take much effort to find them; Jun Wangyou found out where they were just by asking around.

Heavenly Immortal Restaurant.

The premier restaurant in Qitian City, frequented daily by guests of wealth and status.

In the top-floor private room at this moment, all eight of the top ten on the Prodigy Rankings were present, with the exception of Jun Wangyou and Qi Chengxian.

They say birds of a feather flock together.

This saying applies to everyone.

At this moment, amidst the crowd outside the restaurant, Jun Wangyou and Li Jianxing had already found their way here.

Gazing at the towering restaurant, Li Jianxing shouted directly, "Long Zhantian, come out and fight!"

His voice boomed, charging straight towards the private room.

In an instant, the top-floor private room, which had been filled with laughter and merriment, fell silent.

The next moment, an enraged figure burst through the window, cursing, "Damn it, how dare you disturb my leisure, are you looking to die?!"

This person was Long Zhantian.

Long Zhantian was not human, but a half-dragon, half-human being, with half of the Flood Dragon clan's bloodline flowing within him.

Therefore, his talent was astonishing, and he possessed immense strength.

The crowd on the street instantly scattered, clearing a large area for Li Jianxing and Long Zhantian.

"It's you? Li Jianxing, what kind of fit are you having!"

Seeing that the one challenging him was Li Jianxing, Long Zhantian's brow furrowed immediately.

"Long Zhantian, stop the nonsense. I want to challenge you, will you accept?"

Li Jianxing's gaze was sharp, staring directly at Long Zhantian.

Having been tormented in the chaotic space for five years, he felt that although he was still no match for the monstrous talents of Jun Wangyou and Qi Chengxian, He didn't fear anyone else in the top ten of the Prodigy Rankings.

Challenging Long Zhantian was merely a precaution.

He wanted to prove to Jun Wangyou, and also to Master Pagoda, that he was useful.

"Accept or not?"

Long Zhantian's expression turned ugly. Li Jianxing had issued him a challenge in front of everyone; could he refuse?

Refusing would mean admitting defeat.

His ranking on the Prodigy Rankings would also plummet instantly.

His chance to enter the Myriad Law Immortal Sect would be gone.

Therefore, there was no other answer to this question!

But the problem was, his strength and Li Jianxing's were evenly matched.

If he accepted, he might lose.

"Li Jianxing, I have no quarrel with you, are you sick?"

Long Zhantian cursed, genuinely unable to fathom why Li Jianxing was targeting him.

Li Jianxing's expression was calm and indifferent, "Accept, or not? I'll only count to three."

Long Zhantian looked towards the restaurant with a pleading gaze.

On the restaurant's upper floors, Xuanyuan Bantian and others were watching.

Seeing Long Zhantian's gaze, Xuanyuan Bantian immediately shouted coldly at Li Jianxing, "Li Jianxing, I order you to get lost. You want to challenge Zhantian? Believe it or not, I'll cripple you right now! I'll make it so you can't even crawl!"

Xuanyuan Bantian's tone was extremely overbearing.

Hearing this, Li Jianxing's heart sank slightly.

Xuanyuan Bantian was currently ranked fifth on the Prodigy Rankings; he had the right to say such a thing.

However, the next second, Li Jianxing's slightly sinking heart instantly relaxed.

"Someone wants to cripple me? Xuanyuan Bantian, I'll give you a chance to say that again?"