If it were an ordinary disciple, the Fifth Elder could make a decision directly.
However, the Holy Son's status is extraordinary. Unless the Holy Lord intervenes, these elders are useless; the Holy Son can completely ignore them.
Moreover, the Holy Son's status in the Holy Land is the same as these elders—there is no distinction of rank.
"Then please have the elders contact the Holy Son,"
Xiao Yunting said.
"Alright,"
the Fifth Elder said helplessly, unable to refuse under everyone's watchful eyes.
"I never expected Xiao Yunting to have such a plan."
"To be honest, if His Highness the Holy Son were to compress his cultivation to fight him, this guy would indeed have a chance."
"However, this guy is shameless enough to actually ask His Highness the Holy Son to compress his cultivation to fight him."
"Haha, I see now, he wants to use His Highness the Holy Son's reputation to completely make a name for himself in the Holy Land." "
After compressing his cultivation, he'll be somewhat timid and he might not be used to it yet, which could give Xiao Yunting an opportunity."
"This Xiao Yunting is truly cunning and scheming; he's really not easy to deal with."
"But even so, Xiao Yunting is definitely no match for His Highness the Holy Son. Even if the Holy Son compresses his cultivation, Xiao Yunting won't have the slightest chance. The Holy Son has countless methods; any one of them could directly suppress Xiao Yunting!"
"Do you think Xiao Yunting didn't consider this? This guy is very clever, but now that His Highness the Holy Son has agreed, he'll probably make more demands."
"So, that's certainly possible. This Xiao Yunting is just too cunning and treacherous."
Hearing Xiao Yunting tell Fang Chen to compress his cultivation and compete against him at the same level, the disciples all realized what Xiao Yunting was up to, completely understanding his scheme. No wonder he dared to openly challenge the Holy Son.
"Tell him to get lost, I don't have time!"
Fang Chen received the Fifth Elder's telepathic message and directly refused.
Fang Chen knew exactly what Xiao Yunting was planning.
How could he give this guy a chance to show off?
Of course, Fang Chen could intervene and easily suppress Xiao Yunting, even with compressed cultivation.
However, this plot was extremely important, and the reward for backing down was very generous, so Fang Chen naturally didn't want to give it up.
Besides, Xiao Yunting could challenge whomever he wanted; the world didn't revolve around him.
Was this Holy Son such a casual person?
If he accepted Xiao Yunting's challenge today, what if other disciples came to challenge him later?
Also, Fang Chen was too familiar with this plot; he had to admit Xiao Yunting was very cunning.
However, in the original story, Fang Chen was completely caught in Xiao Yunting's scheme after agreeing. Even if he won, Xiao Yunting's plan would succeed.
He would get everything he wanted, while Fang Chen would suffer a huge loss, gaining nothing and losing face in the Holy Land.
Most terrifyingly, in the original story, Fang Chen actually lost, causing his prestige in the Holy Land to plummet, making him a stepping stone for Xiao Yunting's rise.
After that battle, Xiao Yunting's fame soared, leading many disciples to believe that he could truly replace the Holy Son.
Ultimately, under Xiao Yunting's manipulation, he did indeed replace him.
Of course!
These plot points only exist in the original story; the real Fang Chen wouldn't fall for such a scheme.
"Xiao Yunting, it's with great regret that the Holy Son has refused your challenge!"
the Fifth Elder said.
This outcome was within his expectations.
"Fifth Elder, is His Highness the Holy Son afraid?"
Xiao Yunting immediately became anxious. Everything he had done was to encourage Fang Chen to accept the challenge.
Now that Fang Chen refused, his goal was unattainable.
If Fang Chen does not accept the challenge, he may become a laughing stock of the Holy Land, and the higher-ups of the Holy Land may not approve of him. "Shut up!"
The Fifth Elder's expression turned cold as he said in a chilling voice, "Xiao Yunting, do you know what you're saying?"
"Do you think His Highness, a prodigy at the ninth level of the Enlightenment Realm, who could break through to the Returning Void Realm at any moment, would be afraid of a young disciple like you?"
"The reason he doesn't accept the challenge is that there's absolutely no need, and His Highness has no obligation to compete with you."
"Besides, His Highness is extremely busy every day; where would he find the time to spar with others?"
"Do you think everyone is as carefree as you?"
Seeing Xiao Yunting's stubbornness, the Fifth Elder and the other elders were very displeased and harshly reprimanded him.
The Holy Land Competition had already ended, but because of Xiao Yunting's entanglement, they were wasting time here.
"Xiao Yunting, stop overestimating yourself! Get down here!"
"You really don't know what's good for you! Why should His Highness accept the challenge? Who do you think you are?"
"I knew this guy had ulterior motives. Making His Highness compress his cultivation to fight him? Is His Highness that bored?"
"Exactly! If you're strong, of course you should suppress him directly. Who the hell is so bored as to compress their cultivation to fight someone else?" "
Get down here! Don't embarrass yourself!"
"Get down!"
Many disciples shouted. Xiao Yunting's words were truly inappropriate.
Who did he think he was? Did His Highness think he was afraid of him?
Recently, Fang Chen had suppressed the Serpent Clan's Holy Son and the Giant Eagle Clan's prodigy, Ying Tianyi. These disciples naturally favored Fang Chen.
How could they let Xiao Yunting speak of His Highness like that ?
"Since His Highness isn't afraid, why not accept the challenge? Why dare not accept it?"
Xiao Yunting continued.
He was going all out; he would make Fang Chen accept the challenge today, no matter what!
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed, and their gazes towards Xiao Yunting became somewhat disgusted.
This Xiao Yunting really didn't know what was good for him!
Just then, Hua Mengying, who had been watching the commotion, stepped forward and said with a smile, "His Highness the Holy Son is too busy to fight, so I will accept the challenge."
"If you can't even beat me, then naturally you have no right to challenge His Highness the Holy Son."
Hua Mengying had long disliked Xiao Yunting.
This guy was really arrogant, saying he wanted to replace Fang Chen as soon as he opened his mouth, and even said that Fang Chen was afraid. How could Hua Mengying sit still?
Hua Mengying's appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.
However, many disciples were surprised.
Although many disciples knew that Hua Mengying was in the Holy Land, very few had actually seen her.
"Your Highness under the Moon, Hua Mengying?"
Xiao Yunting's eyes flashed with amazement upon seeing Hua Mengying!
As a famous beauty in the Eastern Divine Region, especially one with a captivating charm, Hua Mengying naturally became the woman Xiao Yunting wanted to have.
Xiao Yunting had already made up his mind that he would definitely take Hua Mengying as his concubine when he had the chance.
He felt a sense of accomplishment only if such a stunning beauty became his follower.
He had failed in his pursuit of Lin Luowei, and now he hadn't even met Hua Mengying, a regret that lingered in his heart.
This regret intensified after hearing that Hua Mengying had become Fang Chen's follower.
"I only want the Holy Son's challenge!"
Xiao Yunting gritted his teeth and declared.
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