Chapter 2262: Old Ancestor Shouzhe’s Greatest Secret

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As the challenges were called out, people immediately started sending messages to inquire about the challenged party’s attitude.

Under normal circumstances, if the difference in ranking between the challenger and the challenged is too large, or if the challenged feels the opponent’s reputation or strength is not sufficient, they have the right to refuse.

It’s a reasonable rule, otherwise, those ranked higher would spend every day dealing with never-ending challengers, annoying and unmanageable, with any Tom, Dick, or Harry coming to pick a fight, it’d be impossible to live peacefully.

However, the challengers this time have special identities, all from the Immortal Dynasty, Demonic Dynasty, or young elites from other countries, with substantial strength and reputation, quite different from previous challengers, making the acceptance of challenges more likely.

Such excitement is not easily encountered, how could one miss it?

For a time, those just passing by the arena didn’t want to leave, and started bringing their friends to watch the fun.

Soon, the news of young elites from multiple countries seeking challenges spread like wildfire throughout Xinping Town, drawing more and more people to the arena, making it increasingly lively.

Meanwhile, nearby the arena.

Several teahouses with great views and angles were already booked early by individuals.

One of the teahouses was extravagantly booked by a group of merchants from the Demonic Dynasty who came from afar.

Outside the teahouse, a team of eerie Demonic Qi merchants’ guards stood relaxed, seemingly casual but actually securing the main, side, and any possible exits, keeping ordinary people far away.

Many people instinctively avoided them, seemingly unwilling to conflict with people from the Demonic Dynasty.

Although the relations between the Immortal and Demonic Dynasties have improved, with open exchanges and commerce policy-wise, the deeply ingrained habits aren’t easily broken, making most people instinctively reluctant to interact with people from the Demonic Dynasty.

Among these merchants from the Demonic Dynasty, there was an elder dressed rather low-key.

This elder was dressed like a common shopkeeper, with graying hair and sharp eyes, looking no different from a typical trade association shopkeeper.

On the surface, he was a shopkeeper of a large trade association from the Demonic Dynasty, but in fact, he was the Demon Emperor disguised in plain clothes.

With many "private visit" experiences, the Demon Emperor might not even be recognized by Wang Shouzhe.

"Oh~ Old Ancestor, I didn’t expect the Immortal Dynasty to have the same idea as us." The Blood Sea King, also in plain clothes disguised as a caravan manager, frowned, showing some worry in his eyebrows, "Challenging the ninth position on the Celestial Ranking right out the gate, that’s aggressive~"

"What is there to fear?" the Demon Emperor glared, "Now, the Immortal Dynasty’s strength mainly lies in Muyun and the number of high-level combatants in the True Immortal Realm. In terms of overall foundation strength and potential of the younger generation, we’re not too far behind."

"His Majesty is right," the elder said sternly, "We came well-prepared this time, bringing young elites from all walks of life within the dynasty to gain experience, with a clear aim to occupy thirty slots on each ranking, suppressing the Immortal Dynasty’s arrogance."

While the elder released these bold words, the first arena match started on the platform.

The first to accept the challenge was the ninth-ranked on the Celestial Ranking, Gongsun Chaoye.

Gongsun Chaoye happened to be nearby, and upon hearing the opponent was an elite from the Super First Rank Wu’s Family, he didn’t back down but excitedly accepted the challenge.

Gongsun Chaoye is a carefully nurtured young top stream by the Shan Yang Gongsun Clan, possessing the family’s resources and reaching the Great Heavenly Proud Grade A bloodline level.

The Gongsun Clan’s expectation for him is, at the very least, to break through to the advanced stages of the Divine Power Territory, and perhaps to achieve the Void Realm if he encounters special opportunities.

He represents the "ambition" of the Gongsun Clan Leader, Gongsun Yan, aiming to follow the footsteps of cousin Wang Shouzhe, and at the very least challenge the ranks of Second Class Families, while aspiring to look towards First Grade Families.

However, the Wu Family of the Cold Moon, as a Super First Rank Family, although cannot rival the glory days of the Red Moon Family of Chao, still boasts three Void Realm Old Ancestors, and their excellent elite from the direct line, Wu Yinghao, is a strong contender for the head of the Su Yun Princess Mansion, with a high possibility of becoming the Immortal Emperor’s Imperial Husband.

At that time, the Wu Family of the Cold Moon will surely soar high and embark on a fast track for development once more.

This time, the young Great Heavenly Pride, Wu Shengzhuo, representing the Wu Family of the Cold Moon, is an outstanding figure among the young generation, and his strength is not to be underestimated.

It’s yet uncertain who is stronger or weaker between the two.

The rankings have been around for many years, with challenge matches held many times, resulting in established procedures.

As Gongsun Chaoye accepted the challenge, the referee responsible for the arena battle unsealed the platform and activated a series of formations on the arena.

Wu Shengzhuo was the first to ascend the platform.

As a prominent figure among the younger generation of the Wu’s Family, he was already young and vibrant in appearance, and when he gracefully landed on the platform, his clothes fluttered, exuding a charm that attracted attention and applause.

Some girls among the Great Zhou scholars blushed upon seeing him and whispered uncontrollably, "As expected of a son from a Super First Rank Family, he’s so handsome, it’s like he’s wrapped in a glow~~"

But the boys among the scholars showed looks of envy, jealousy, and spite, wishing they were Wu Shengzhuo, dazzling and becoming the center of attention.