In order to save himself, the prince summoned 100,000 dragon riders at the start.

After all, they didn't know the origins of Lu Yuan and that unfamiliar half-emperor.

Will this pose a threat to them?

The key point is that no one could guess Hai Saidong's true identity.

After all, Hai Saidong does not belong to any power or family in this world, so it is normal for these people not to know.

But it is precisely this sense of mystery that makes people even more aweful!

Seeing no response, the group of powerful individuals began to change the subject:

"By the way, why didn't the Sea God Temple and the Moon God Sect send anyone over?"

“In the past, when the Heavenly Pride Competition started, wouldn’t our nine ancient powers send people to participate? We had also communicated with each other beforehand.”

"Why did he disappear without a word at such a crucial moment?"

A powerful immortal lord from an ancient force looked at the two empty seats beside him and asked with a puzzled expression.

These ancient powers attach great importance to this competition for the greatest talents.

After all, this competition for the most talented young people in the entire continent is a stage for all the young geniuses!

These ancient powers can also select some exceptionally talented individuals from among them and recruit them into their sects for proper training!

But neither the Temple of Poseidon nor the Moon God Sect sent anyone over.

This left even the group of powerful immortal lords somewhat puzzled!

"I also wanted to mention this, and I have a communication token from a fellow Daoist of the Sea God Temple, but I've tried contacting him several times and still can't get through!"

"How strange! Could something have happened to their Temple of the Sea God?"

"Hey, you're right!"

"I've completely lost contact with the Moon God Sect as well!"

Upon hearing this, the powerful figures from the ancient forces exchanged bewildered glances.

That's a bit strange!

Could it be that these two forces have really encountered some serious trouble?

Everyone here is a high-ranking official in various powerful factions, and each of you has your own methods.

Out of curiosity, everyone sent their men to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of these two forces!

"Alright, I've already sent people over to investigate. I believe news should come back soon!"

"The Tournament of Prodigies has already begun, let's watch the competition first!"

"Yes, yes, I've already sent my men over. Let's watch the game first!"

"Besides Lu Yuan, I've also discovered quite a few promising talents! It seems this year's Prodigy Competition is going to be very exciting!"

At this moment, seeing that the Heavenly Pride Tournament had already begun, everyone's attention gradually returned to the arena.

.......

The battle for supremacy among the elite had already been underway for quite some time.

There was a huge square with hundreds of arenas set up!

On each arena, pairs of young cultivators are locked in fierce combat!

Each faction may have one or two such prodigies, at most no more than ten.

But with so many forces in the Immortal Profound Continent, there are quite a few geniuses in total!

Therefore, these hundreds of arenas are barely enough!

Since this was Lu Yuan's first time participating in such a competition, he watched the situation on the field with great interest.

However, among these hundreds of arenas, very few could catch his eye!

After all, he is a Celestial Venerable, so his standards are naturally very high!

However, among these hundreds of arenas, there are still a few with some promising talents.

For example, a young man in white on one of the arenas caught Lu Yuan's attention.

He was a young man who looked only twenty-five or twenty-six years old, but his cultivation had already reached the ninth level of the Immortal Emperor realm!

Moreover, his opponents were two prodigies joining forces!

Even so, the white-robed youth still seemed to be handling these two prodigies with ease!

Even during the battle, they can occasionally point out the opponent's weaknesses!

This surprised even Lu Yuan!

The strength and talent displayed by this young man in white were simply astonishing!

Keep in mind, he's only twenty-five or twenty-six years old!

Uh... it seems Lu Yuan is about the same age.

But Lu Yuan is an existence with cheat codes, so naturally no one can compare to him!

If that boy in white is given enough time to grow, he will definitely become a giant in the world!

......

Of course, besides this young man in white, several other arenas also caught his attention.

However, although these people have good talent, they are not as amazing as that white-robed youth from before!

Meanwhile, the high-ranking members of the ancient forces outside the arena also discovered many promising talents.

A look of surprise and delight appeared in everyone's eyes!

"Tsk tsk, I really didn't expect this! Such a promising talent has emerged in this year's Heavenly Pride Competition!"

"Yes, I didn't expect that either! It seems that our nine ancient powers are about to produce several more peerless geniuses!"

Although many of those exceptionally talented individuals were cultivated by other major powers.

But there are quite a few wild cultivators too!

And these people who are unaffiliated with any sect or faction are their targets!

.......

at last.

Lu Yuan was initially very interested, but then he got a little tired of watching it.

It's finally his turn to go on stage!

"Brother Lu Yuan... Brother, you can do it!"

Gu Sisi stood shyly beside Lu Yuan, cheering him on.

Although she knew Lu Yuan would win, she couldn't help but feel a little worried for him!

After all, everyone who can participate in the Heavenly Pride Competition is an exceptionally talented individual!

They are all outstanding individuals!

So Gu Sisi was still a little worried!

"Don't worry! I won't lose!"

Lu Yuan smiled and comforted him.

Then, he walked towards the competition stage!

At this moment, one of the arenas had been cleared out, obviously reserved specifically for him!

Seeing this, Lu Yuan didn't stand on ceremony and jumped up directly!

The opponent opposite Lu Yuan had obviously heard of Lu Yuan's reputation.

Although he was secretly cursing his bad luck, he still had an eager expression on his face!

Anyone who stands here is a prodigy!

Let him experience firsthand the abilities of this so-called centenarian immortal!

.......