217: Road to Challenge

Not long after Yang Lingchen hung up his challenge banner, the area around the challenge platform was quickly filled with a bustling crowd.

Watching a spectacle is human nature, let alone a high-profile challenge on the divine martial ranking.

Although no one knew Yang Lingchen, Wang Chen's great name was known to everyone within a thousand-mile radius.

Therefore, this challenge was particularly eye-catching.

Yang Lingchen was in no hurry; he sat cross-legged steadily on the arena, waiting patiently for his opponent to arrive.

"Kid, are you the one who wants to challenge This Young Master?"

Just then, an extraordinarily handsome figure suddenly appeared on the arena, looking coldly at Yang Lingchen with eyes full of arrogance.

"You must be Wang Chen?"

Yang Lingchen abruptly opened his deep eyes and then slowly stood up, his posture tall and straight.

"Kid, do you know the consequences of challenging This Young Master?"

A sinister sneer curled at the corner of Wang Chen's mouth as he looked at Yang Lingchen with a playful gaze, as if looking at an insignificant ant.

Boom...!

Yang Lingchen remained expressionless as his right hand suddenly struck out with a Domain Breaking Fist. The incredibly powerful Fist Aura instantly condensed into a massive fist shadow, whistling toward Wang Chen like a surging tsunami with an astonishing Aura.

The moment Yang Lingchen made his move, Wang Chen's eyes twitched. He hurriedly used all his strength to throw a punch back at Yang Lingchen.

Rumble... Rumble...

With a deafening roar, Wang Chen retreated seven or eight steps on the spot, barely managing to steady himself, his figure appearing extremely disheveled.

"Surrender! You can't possibly be my opponent."

Seeing that the opponent couldn't even withstand thirty percent of his power, a hint of deep disappointment appeared on Yang Lingchen's face, his eyes carrying a touch of disdain.

"Arrogant brat, you're looking for death!"

Seeing Yang Lingchen's disappointment, Wang Chen instantly flew into a rage. He furiously swung his battle sword, which carried a sharp, frost-like Sword Qi, and slashed madly at Yang Lingchen with a fierce sword momentum.

Seeing this, Yang Lingchen's figure flashed, turning into a streak of white light as fast as lightning, rushing toward his opponent.

Swish...!

The battle sword in Wang Chen's hand was instantly snatched away by Yang Lingchen, who then cleanly pressed it against Wang Chen's neck.

"Surrender, or die!" Yang Lingchen's voice was exceptionally cold, as if coming from the depths of the Nine Serenities, making one shudder.

"I surrender!" Facing Yang Lingchen's cold eyes, Wang Chen spoke those three words with difficulty, his voice filled with resentment.

This was the first time he had lost to someone in the same Realm since entering the ninth level of the Divine Martial Realm, and the opponent looked several years younger than him.

Since the opponent had surrendered, Yang Lingchen naturally wouldn't continue to make things difficult. He returned the battle sword and then strode down from the arena.

Looking at Yang Lingchen's departing back, Wang Chen shouted, "Hey!"

Yang Lingchen turned his head and said, "What is it?"

"What is your name!"

Wang Chen felt it was necessary to ask for the opponent's name; otherwise, it would be too embarrassing if he didn't even know who he had lost to.

"Yang Lingchen!"

Yang Lingchen spoke, his voice calm and powerful.

Wang Chen spoke up, "Do you want to walk the path of an Invincible Level Cultivator?"

"Correct!" Yang Lingchen said, his gaze incredibly firm.

"Can you take me with you?" Wang Chen looked at Yang Lingchen with a face full of longing, his eyes filled with expectation.

"Take you with me?"

Yang Lingchen frowned, a hint of hesitation appearing on his face.

"Yes, I want to stay by your side and watch your battles with other Geniuses," Wang Chen said, his tone sincere.

From the battle just now, Wang Chen knew Yang Lingchen hadn't used his full strength, so he wanted to follow Yang Lingchen to see how far he could ultimately go.

At the same time, he also wanted to see exactly how large the gap was between himself and the top Geniuses of the Tianfeng World.

Yang Lingchen pondered for a moment and said, "Are you familiar with the people on the divine martial ranking?"

"Of course I am. The divine martial ranking, the great emperor ranking list—there's no one on them I'm not familiar with," Wang Chen hurriedly said, his expression confident.

"Alright then, you can follow along!"

Yang Lingchen said. Since the other party was so familiar with the divine martial ranking, there was no harm in bringing him along.

"Brother Yang, since you've just arrived in Juntian City, why don't I play host? Let's go to Wanchun Pavilion for a few drinks first," Wang Chen said with a chuckle, his smile showing a bit of flattery.

"Fine, and you can tell me about the divine martial ranking while we're at it."

Afterward, Yang Lingchen followed Wang Chen to the largest restaurant in Juntian City, Wanchun Pavilion.

At the same time, the news of Yang Lingchen defeating Wang Chen spread through the entire Juntian City like a gale.

And the name Yang Lingchen clearly appeared in the public eye for the first time.

"Brother Yang, for the next battle, I suggest you challenge Xiao Zhanlong," Wang Chen said with a serious expression.

"Xiao Zhanlong? What's his background?" Yang Lingchen asked, his brow furrowing slightly.

"Xiao Zhanlong is ranked 80th on the Tianluo Domain divine martial ranking, and he's also the closest divine martial ranking Genius to us," Wang Chen said, introducing him in detail.

Yang Lingchen looked over Xiao Zhanlong's information and then said, "Alright, then we'll challenge Xiao Zhanlong first."

"Brother Yang, the sect behind Xiao Zhanlong is the Intermediate force Ling Tian Pavilion. If we're going to challenge him, we'd better be fully prepared," Wang Chen said, his expression slightly solemn.

Yang Lingchen thought for a moment and asked, "What is Ling Tian Pavilion's reputation like?"

Wang Chen said, "Ling Tian Pavilion is extremely protective of its own. Its reputation in this area is only average."

"No matter, we are going to challenge him openly. I think even if they are protective, they won't go so far as to retaliate on the spot," Yang Lingchen said, his tone firm.

"They might not dare to retaliate on the spot, but once you leave the challenge platform, it's hard to say," Wang Chen said heavily, his face full of worry.

"It's fine. As long as they don't retaliate on the spot, they won't be able to do anything to me," Yang Lingchen said, his expression composed.

Afterward, Wang Chen went back to say goodbye to his family and then set out on the path of challenge with Yang Lingchen.

Wang Chen's father, Wang Musheng, also fully supported his son following Yang Lingchen out for experience.

Ling Tian Pavilion was over ten thousand kilometers from Juntian City. Yang Lingchen and Wang Chen flew for three days before arriving at Ling Tian Pavilion.

Yang Lingchen didn't want to waste time and directly had Wang Chen hang the challenge banner in front of Ling Tian Pavilion's majestic mountain gate, setting the challenge location at the platform within Ling Tian City.

After finishing everything, the two of them booked two luxury private rooms in the largest restaurant in Ling Tian City.

"Brother Yang, aren't we being a bit too high-profile?" Whenever he thought about Yang Lingchen having him hang the challenge banner at the Ling Tian Pavilion gate, Wang Chen would break into a cold sweat. After all, that was an Intermediate force!

"What's there to fear? We're challenging them openly, not doing anything shameful," Yang Lingchen said indifferently, his expression relaxed.

"In case Xiao Zhanlong loses and Ling Tian Pavilion retaliates, we might not be able to get out of Ling Tian City," Wang Chen worried, his face clouded with anxiety.

"It's fine. I'll set up a Teleportation Array in this room right now, and then go outside the city to set up a connecting Teleportation Array. When the challenge is over, we'll leave directly from this room," Yang Lingchen said, his gaze calm and steady.

"Brother Yang, you really know how to set up a Teleportation Array? You're not joking?" A look of doubt appeared on Wang Chen's face, his eyes full of uncertainty.

"Whether I'm joking or not, you'll know once it's set up."

After Yang Lingchen finished speaking, he began busily setting up the Teleportation Array. Before long, a temporary short-distance Teleportation Array was completed.

Then Yang Lingchen found an extremely hidden place outside Ling Tian City and finished setting up the connecting Teleportation Array.

After doing this, Yang Lingchen also set up a Phantom Array, which could effectively prevent the Teleportation Array from being discovered.

"Brother Yang, you really are a Genius!"

Looking at the small Teleportation Array before him, a look of admiration appeared in Wang Chen's eyes.