89: Chapter 89 Sneak Attack

On the arena stage, Hu Nan sheathed his long sword, looked at Jiang Lijuan below the stage, and said, "You lost."

"What?"

"Am I seeing things?"

"Jiang Lijuan was actually defeated in a single move?"

"Doesn't she possess a High-level Secret Technique?"

"How is this Hu Nan so strong?"

"What was with that Sword Qi just now?"

"Defeating Jiang Lijuan in just one move?"

The many Disciples finally came to their senses, but it was still hard for everyone to accept this result.

After all, Jiang Lijuan was the Eldest Senior Sister of the Outer Sect.

She was also a top favorite to win the championship.

Jiang Lijuan lay prone on the ground, her mind a complete blank, save for the moment she was struck by the golden Sword Qi—that Pressure so powerful it was impossible to resist.

She had lost.

She had lost completely, failing to even withstand a single move.

The scene from moments ago resonated in her mind like a clap of thunder, leaving her body cold and filled with disbelief.

She was Jiang Lijuan, a top expert of the Heavenly Sword Sect's Outer Sect, who had Cultivated a High-level Secret Technique and was a high-level Disciple the Sect focused on nurturing.

She was also a major favorite to win this time.

But who would have thought she would actually be defeated by Hu Nan in a single move?

At the same time, Jiang Lijuan felt profound regret.

If she had known Hu Nan was this powerful, she should have used her High-level Secret Technique to deal with him.

Instead of hiding the secret technique, preparing to use it against Li Hu.

However, it was too late for regret; she had already failed.

Atop the high platform, Fairy Qingling also stood up, her gaze toward Hu Nan filled with astonishment.

She never imagined that Hu Nan, an Outer Sect Disciple with no reputation, would actually defeat her Personal Disciple, Jiang Lijuan.

However, the one with the ugliest expression at this moment was Li Hu.

Because Li Hu discovered that the Dharmic power within Hu Nan's body was extremely abundant.

It seemed the blood demon powder he had used on Hu Nan two days ago had no effect at all.

"Hu Nan wins!" The referee finally came to his senses and loudly announced Hu Nan's victory.

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi also stood up and loudly and clearly announced the specific time for the finals: "After deliberation between this Seat and the Elders, the final match of this Sect Competition will be held tomorrow morning at the third quarter of the Hour of Chen!"

After Sect Leader Xuanyangzi announced the time for the match, many Disciples began to speculate about the champion.

Some remained certain that Li Hu would take the championship, stating plainly that his power was unstoppable; others favored the enigmatic Hu Nan, hoping he could create another miracle and defeat Li Hu.

...

Servant Peak.

Inside the Chore Hall.

Li Hu slowly removed the mask from his face, his expression terrifyingly gloomy.

Below, Manager Ma Yingjie stood bowed, his head lowered, not even daring to breathe loudly.

"Hall Master Ma, does that Hu Nan look like someone who has been poisoned by blood demon powder?" Li Hu asked.

"This..." Manager Ma Yingjie glanced at Li Hu before continuing, "Judging by Hu Nan's performance today, he doesn't look like he's under the influence of blood demon powder at all!"

"Dammit!" Li Hu slammed the table hard.

That day, he had personally made Hu Nan consume the blood demon powder.

But he didn't expect it to have no effect on Hu Nan whatsoever.

It even allowed Hu Nan to make it all the way to the finals.

Given the combat power Hu Nan had displayed, he estimated it would be difficult for him to defeat Hu Nan and win the competition championship.

"Young Lord!" Manager Ma Yingjie stepped forward.

"Hmm?" Li Hu looked at Manager Ma Yingjie.

"Young Lord, why don't I lead some men to launch a sneak attack on Hu Nan tonight!"

"Even if Hu Nan doesn't die, his strength will be greatly diminished!"

"He will definitely be no match for the Young Lord tomorrow," Manager Ma Yingjie said.

Hearing Manager Ma Yingjie's words, Li Hu immediately fell into thought.

Manager Ma Yingjie continued to persuade him, "Young Lord, those who achieve great things do not sweat the small stuff. The championship of this competition concerns the rise of our Blood Demon Sect!"

"Although the Young Lord could easily defeat Hu Nan, having him heavily injured would allow you to win very effortlessly!"

"Fine, take men and launch a sneak attack on Hu Nan immediately!"

"Make sure to heavily injure Hu Nan!" Li Hu agreed with Manager Ma Yingjie's suggestion.

After all, the Secret Treasure within Qingyun Lake was vital to the rise of their Blood Demon Sect.

"Rest assured, Young Lord!" Manager Ma Yingjie cupped his hands and carefully withdrew.

...

Heavenly Sword Sect.

Inside the small courtyard.

Qin Changsheng was just about to begin meditating when he suddenly noticed something unusual on Hu Nan's end.

Qin Changsheng immediately focused his Divine Sense on Hu Nan.

Just as his Divine Sense landed on Hu Nan, Qin Changsheng discovered a black figure appearing outside the small courtyard.

With just a single glance at this person, Qin Changsheng recognized him as Manager Ma Yingjie.

After all, in the entire Heavenly Sword Sect, the only person who hated Hu Nan to the bone and was also that fat was Manager Ma Yingjie.

The moment he saw Manager Ma Yingjie, Qin Changsheng knew that he had come to cause trouble for Hu Nan.

At the same time, Qin Changsheng understood the intentions of Manager Ma Yingjie and Li Hu.

They were undoubtedly doing this for tomorrow's final.

As long as Hu Nan was heavily injured, then tomorrow's champion would be Li Hu.

However, Manager Ma Yingjie and Li Hu's calculations were bound to fail.

Hu Nan was merely an Incarnation.

Even if he were heavily injured or died, Qin Changsheng would only need to spend a single Spirit Stone to recast Hu Nan.

"In that case, why don't I also heavily injure Li Hu?" Qin Changsheng's mind suddenly became active.

Originally, he disdained using such despicable methods.

But since Li Hu had made the first move, he couldn't blame Qin Changsheng for retaliating in kind.

Qin Changsheng immediately relayed instructions to Hu Nan.

Hu Nan walked out of his room.

"Your Excellency, sneaking into my courtyard in the middle of the night and acting so suspiciously, what are your intentions?" Hu Nan's gaze turned toward Manager Ma Yingjie in the courtyard.

Seeing Hu Nan walk out, Manager Ma Yingjie was also slightly taken aback.

He hadn't expected to be discovered by Hu Nan just after sneaking into the courtyard.

"Your Excellency has quite the skill to be able to discover my tracks!" Manager Ma Yingjie now felt a bit of admiration for Hu Nan.

If Hu Nan weren't the sworn enemy of their Blood Demon Sect.

Manager Ma Yingjie wouldn't want to be Hu Nan's enemy.

However, for the sake of the Blood Demon Sect's great cause, he could only come here to slay Hu Nan.

"So it's Manager Ma?" Hu Nan asked.

Hearing Hu Nan's words, Manager Ma Yingjie was stunned for a moment, but he soon very generously removed the mask from his face.

"No wonder the Young Lord is so wary of you!" Manager Ma Yingjie now understood why Li Hu was so cautious regarding Hu Nan.

"But that wariness ends today!" Manager Ma Yingjie's face was full of confidence.

This was because Manager Ma Yingjie was extremely confident in his own strength.

He possessed a cultivation at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment.

He was also a Hall Master of the Blood Demon Sect.

Although Hu Nan had some skill, he was merely a Qi Refining Cultivator.

He believed that with his strength, he could definitely slay Hu Nan with ease.

"So, Your Excellency intends to kill me?" Hu Nan asked, feigning some shock.

"Hehehe..." A cocky smile curled at the corner of Manager Ma Yingjie's mouth, as if he already had the situation under control.

"Hu Nan, I already know all of your secrets!"

"The Ancient Divine Ability you have Awakened is Resurrection!"

"Today, I will stand guard here; every time you resurrect, I will kill you again!"

"I want to see just how many times you can resurrect!"

Hearing Manager Ma Yingjie's words, Qin Changsheng, far away in the Outer Sect courtyard, was also extremely astonished.

He hadn't expected Manager Ma Yingjie to actually know that he had obtained an Ancient Divine Ability.

However, Manager Ma Yingjie had still guessed wrong.

Hu Nan was merely an Incarnation and didn't possess any Divine Ability at all.