Among those who guessed correctly, the most arrogant was undoubtedly Sun Wukong. When Ye Tian made his choice, it seemed as though he was the one receiving the reward.
[Sun Wukong: I knew he would choose the Primordial Liquid! You people who boast of great strength are, in my eyes, just famous for nothing. You can't even discern such obvious clues!] ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ nοvelfire.net
If Sun Wukong were an ordinary person, he would undoubtedly face attacks from countless immortals at this moment. However, his high status and the protection of Tathagata ensured that no one dared to act against him, despite his sharp and provocative words.
[Nuwa: There are only two rewards in total. Guessing correctly is not a big deal, nor is guessing wrong. Ye Tian's strength is immense, and his choices are not something we can easily comprehend. Let's just observe without overthinking.]
Nuwa's words served to advise others not to dwell on the matter and also subtly warned Sun Wukong to restrain himself to avoid further trouble. She seemed to be protecting him, perhaps due to their faint connection. While this connection was insignificant to Nuwa and could be ignored, she still didn't want to see Sun Wukong embroiled in unnecessary disputes.
Now that Ye Tian had made all his choices, it didn't matter which he selected. The meaningless arguments naturally subsided. No matter how much these individuals quarreled, it was futile in gaining Ye Tian's attention.
The rewards for first place were already so substantial. Although the second-place reward might be slightly less valuable, given that the recipient was Ye Tian, it still garnered significant attention.
[Second place in the Technique List Reward: Challenge Card!]
[Description: Lock onto a powerful being from across the myriad worlds, challenge them, and gain an even greater reward if victorious. Failure yields no reward.]
The announcement of this reward created a tremendous uproar!
[Sun Wukong: What is this Challenge Card?]
[Erlang Shen: Does it matter what it is? Didn't you notice it mentions "myriad worlds"?]
[Bull Demon King: And what exactly are these myriad worlds?]
[Taiyi Zhenren: Isn't the Primordial World supposed to have only three realms? Where did these myriad worlds come from?]
[Zhen Yuanzi: It seems we know far too little.]
[Tathagata: Doesn't this imply that beyond the three realms of the Primordial World, there exist countless other worlds? It's not just limited to our Primordial World.]
[Bodhisattva Guanyin: Now I understand why the Golden List is so powerful and can bring forth so many treasures.]
[Guang Chengzi: Have we been like frogs at the bottom of a well, never seeing the true world beyond?]
The Challenge Card, appearing for the first time among the rewards, represented something entirely different. Unlike other treasures and rewards, which could often be traced within the Primordial World—even if rare or obscure—the Challenge Card's description had no connection to the Primordial World.
These saints and mighty beings weren't fools. They immediately grasped the implications. Although some were skeptical, they couldn't question the credibility of the Golden List.
Even if they were reluctant to believe it, they understood the truth.
No one expected that this seemingly insignificant Challenge Card could stir such waves in everyone's hearts. Even Ancestor Hongjun hadn't anticipated this outcome.
If there were indeed worlds beyond the Primordial World, then it was something they couldn't afford to ignore. Who knew what consequences might follow?
These saints' and mighty beings' reactions were well within Ye Tian's expectations. He knew they would learn of these truths sooner or later. Perhaps some had already guessed at such possibilities.
However, when these facts were laid bare, many still refused to believe them, causing significant unease and pressure.
[Nuwa: We don't know the difficulty level of the Challenge Card. Its first appearance likely won't make it too easy. Rewards for completing such tasks are often accompanied by great difficulty. If luck is on your side, it might bring good opportunities. But if luck falters, you could lose your advantage altogether.]
[Yuanshi Tianzun: That's likely true. It won't be simple. Moreover, it seems entirely uncontrollable. The scope of "myriad worlds" feels far too vast. Who knows what powerful beings exist in these other worlds? Whether Ye Tian can handle it remains uncertain.]
[Laozi: Ye Tian's strength isn't in doubt. Based on what the ranking reveals, his power is already extraordinary. While his exact realm is unclear, his strength undoubtedly rivals that of a Heavenly Path Saint.]
Laozi didn't know much about Ye Tian, but he was confident about his strength. However, since Ancestor Hongjun was present, he refrained from outright stating that Ye Tian might be stronger than him.
[Ancestor Hongjun: Ye Tian's strength is nothing to worry about. Right now, he's among the strongest in the Primordial World. The real uncertainty lies in the strength of beings from other worlds. How many of them could even match him?]
With Ancestor Hongjun's reassurance, others grew more confident in Ye Tian. At this moment, they seemed to accept that Ye Tian belonged to the Primordial World. If Ye Tian used the Challenge Card, he would represent the Primordial World in battles against the myriad worlds.
If Ye Tian lost, it would reflect poorly on the Primordial World, suggesting it lacked worthy representatives.
Initially, Ye Tian's lack of exposure made everyone uneasy. But with Ancestor Hongjun's encouragement, their worries subsided. However, their speculations were irrelevant to Ye Tian.
[Houtu: Indeed. There's no need to worry excessively. The unknown nature of these worlds means we can't predict what kind of powerful beings might emerge.]
[Tongtian Jiaozhu: The Challenge Card doesn't specify the level of opponents it will summon. It might bring forth extremely weak foes—or, conversely, extraordinarily strong ones.]