Jiang Wang had not anticipated Jiang Mengxiong's intervention, but he had seriously considered the possibility of success before deciding to challenge Ji Shaoqing.
To kill a prodigy like Ji Shaoqing, lying in wait to assassinate him would definitely not work.
Putting aside the protection Fishing Sea Tower afforded its own prodigious disciples, not to mention the numerous eyes fixed on Huai Island. Even if Ji Shaoqing were to be killed through a surprise attack, it would inevitably bring about relentless retribution from Fishing Sea Tower.
This was not comparable to the incident of counter-killing Hai Zongming—it was a complete violation of Fishing Sea Tower's bottom line. Without a doubt, Fishing Sea Tower would seek vengeance with the utmost resolve, and Qi Country's protection might not be as forceful.
He wouldn't possibly be able to withstand it.
So he chose to issue a formal challenge, to make a scene with a life-and-death duel, the bigger the fuss, the better.