108: The Daozi dispute begins

Days and nights passed, and in the blink of an eye, a year had gone by.

Amidst the fervent anticipation of countless individuals, the competition for the Dao Child finally arrived.

On the Shenwu Continent, a colossal arena floated in the sky. This arena was, astonishingly, an immortal emperor artifact. Within the arena, an incredibly vast independent space had formed, far more expansive than what was visible from the outside.

Moreover, when people fought on the arena, they could be clearly seen from all directions; even directly beneath the arena, the view would not be obstructed.

At this moment, around the arena,

various Magic Treasure palaces, ancient ships, and flying boats floated in the air, densely packed and covering the entire sky. Upon each Magic Treasure and ancient ship were numerous members of the Wu Clan observing the battle.

Countless young clan members whispered amongst themselves; the Dao Child competition was a rare grand event for the Wu Clan, one that might not be seen even once in tens of millions of years.

The Dao Child is the leader of the Wu Clan's younger generation, representing the highest Aptitude and talent of the young generation!

This is not a position just anyone can assume.

One must at least possess the potential to Breakthrough beyond the Immortal Emperor Realm to be qualified.

The so-called Dao Child is a seedling with the potential to become a Dao-Grade strong individual.

And only when the strong individuals within the clan believe such a strong individual seedling has appeared will the Dao Child competition be initiated.

Of course, this information is not known to ordinary clan members.

A silver stream of light rose from Chaoyun Immortal Palace, instantly traversing an extremely long distance and appearing above the colossal arena.

"So many people!"

Wu Ning smiled faintly, sensing many gazes falling upon him.

"He is the one who has been internally designated as the Dao Child of the clan!"

"This Young Lord seems to be quite extraordinary."

Many people narrowed their eyes, realizing they could not sense Wu Ning's Qi, and their gazes immediately sharpened.

On a certain Magic Treasure palace, Wu Shaoyu's eyes revealed a powerful Battle Intent.

"I have Breakthrough to the True Immortal Middle Stage, this Dao Child position will definitely be mine in the end!"

Boom!

In an instant, a vast and unparalleled powerful aura permeated the air.

Subsequently, a majestic voice echoed across the sky, clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"This Dao Child competition will be conducted as a free-for-all. Prodigies of our clan under three thousand years old may all participate..."

"Other than not being allowed to use Magic Treasure or external forces exceeding one's own Realm, there are no restrictions on methods."

"The time limit is three days. The final victor may proceed to the Asked Heart Forest to undergo a trial. Successfully passing the trial will allow one to become our clan's Dao Child."

"Now, the Dao Child competition officially begins!"

As this voice fell, figures immediately rushed out from around the arena, charging towards the arena above.

"Haha, who dares to fight me?"

A burly man carrying a heavy black battle saber looked around with disdain.

His aura was fully unleashed without any concealment; he was a Prodigy of the True Immortal Realm.

"I will fight you!"

Immediately, a golden-robed youth rushed before him.

He was also, astonishingly, a Prodigy of the True Immortal Realm.

Boom—!

Their auras erupted, simultaneously pressing towards each other.

Without unnecessary words, the two directly began to fight.

Terrifying power instantly collided, carrying extremely dreadful destructive force, piercing through the Void Realm, as if intending to tear apart heaven and earth.

The sound of their collision passed out of the arena area without any obstruction. Witnessing the terrifying spectacle of their battle, many clan members who had not yet reached the Immortal Realm felt a sense of horror.

These two were both True Immortal Initial Stage, and they were Prodigies who had Breakthrough to the True Immortal Realm many years ago, with combat power comparable to ordinary True Immortal Middle Stage strong individuals.

The Dao Child competition is a free-for-all.

The space on the arena is extremely vast. Around these two, many others were also engaged in fierce combat.

All of them were young Prodigies of the True Immortal Realm.

Without True Immortal Realm Cultivation, ascending the arena at this moment would be inviting humiliation; they likely wouldn't even be able to withstand a trace of another's pressure.

As time passed, more and more True Immortal Prodigies ascended the arena.

Many had also already been defeated.

Wu Ning's gaze was calm, watching idly.

He always had to give others a chance to display themselves; he would simply finish it off in the end.

Soon, two days passed in a flash.

Among those who had not yet entered the fray, only some Prodigies who had already Breakthrough to the True Immortal Middle Stage remained.

"Two days have passed; it's time for us to enter the fray."

A blue-robed youth of the True Immortal Middle Stage stood up and, with a single step, appeared directly on the arena.

"Wu Yan!"

The combatants on the arena were instantly startled, immediately stopping their hands and looking at him warily.

Wu Yan's name was very well-known among the younger generation of the clan.

He Breakthrough to the True Immortal Middle Stage six hundred years ago, and upon his initial Breakthrough, he single-handedly defeated three veteran True Immortal Middle Stage strong individuals who had ganged up on him.

Now, six hundred years later, his strength must have become even more terrifying!

One person slightly narrowed his eyes and said, "He's just one person. Let's all go together and eliminate him first!"

Boom!

As his voice fell, he was the first to act, throwing a punch towards Wu Yan.

Boom boom—!

The others did not hesitate in the slightest, all striking together to attack Wu Yan.

"Naive!"

Wu Yan's expression was indifferent, and the True Immortal Middle Stage's pressure instantly erupted, sweeping majestically in all directions.

In the next instant, his figure flickered slightly, instantly appearing before a True Immortal Prodigy. Immortal power surged, and he fiercely sent him flying with a punch.

Bang bang bang!

In just a moment, more than ten people were sent flying by him.

Sensing the vast disparity between themselves and him, these defeated individuals could only sigh and leave the arena.

"So strong!"

"This is what a true Prodigy is called. I feel like I can't even withstand a single glance from him!"

"There is also a gap among True Immortal Prodigies; Wu Yan is truly too strong!"

"Haha, Elder Brother Wu Yan is mighty!"

The young clan members watching from all around felt their blood boil. If not for their insufficient strength, they would have wished to rush onto the arena as well and engage in a hearty battle with those True Immortal Prodigies.

Such an opportunity to display one's skills before all clan members is rare. If one cannot enter the stage to fight, it would definitely be a great regret.

After half a quarter of an hour,

Wu Yan had completed his sweep, fiercely defeating all True Immortal Initial Stage Prodigies.

This made the gazes of the True Immortal Prodigies who had not yet entered the fray become solemn.

The strength Wu Yan displayed made all of them feel pressure.

"This guy, he's probably about to Breakthrough to the True Immortal Late Stage, isn't he? His Cultivation speed is truly fast!"

At the same time,

many people curiously observed Wu Ning.

This Young Lord was internally designated as the Dao Child; does he truly possess the strength to defeat other True Immortal Prodigies?

At only a few hundred years old, has he already Breakthrough to the True Immortal Middle Stage?

Their eyes held a hint of doubt and curiosity.

At this moment, Wu Yan looked around and loudly said, "Stop watching; all of you come down together."

"Haha, Elder Brother Wu Yan's strength is extraordinary. This younger brother has come to learn a few moves."

"Let's all make our moves; time is running out..."