On the arena, Hu Nan sheathed his sword and looked at Jiang Lijuan below, saying, "You lost."
"What?"
"Am I seeing things?"
"Senior Sister Jiang Lijuan was actually defeated in one move?"
"She possesses high-level secret techniques!"
"How is Hu Nan so strong?"
"What was that sword energy just now?"
"He defeated Senior Sister Jiang Lijuan in one move?"
The disciples finally came to their senses, but they still found it hard to accept the result.
After all, Jiang Lijuan was the eldest senior sister of the outer sect.
She was also a strong favorite to win the championship.
Jiang Lijuan lay on the ground, her mind blank, only remembering the moment she was struck by the golden sword energy, the overwhelming pressure she felt.
She lost.
She lost completely, without even being able to withstand a single move.
The scene just now, like a thunderclap, repeatedly exploded in her mind, leaving her cold and incredulous.
She was Jiang Lijuan, a top-tier outer disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect, who had also cultivated advanced secret techniques and was a key high-level disciple being groomed by the sect.
She was also a strong favorite to win the championship this time.
But unexpectedly, she was defeated by Hu Nan in a single move?
At the same time, Jiang Lijuan was filled with regret.
If she had known Hu Nan was so powerful, she should have used advanced secret techniques against him.
Instead of hiding her secret techniques and preparing to attack Li Hu.
But now it was too late for regrets; she had already failed.
On the high platform, Fairy Qingling also stood up, her eyes filled with astonishment as she looked at Hu Nan.
She never imagined that Hu Nan, an outer 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 Hu Nan's magical power was extremely abundant.
It seemed that the Blood Demon Powder he had used on Hu Nan two days ago had had no effect whatsoever.
"Hu Nan wins!" The referee finally snapped out of his daze and loudly announced Hu Nan's victory.
Xuan Yangzi also stood up and loudly and clearly announced the specific time of the final: "After discussion with the elders, it has been decided that the final match of this sect competition will be held tomorrow morning at 3:45 AM!"
After Xuan Yangzi announced the match time, many disciples began to speculate about the champion.
Some remained certain that Li Hu would win, stating that his strength was unmatched; others favored the unassuming Hu Nan, hoping he could create another miracle and defeat Li Hu;
...
Miscellaneous Service Peak.
Inside the Miscellaneous Service Hall.
Li Hu slowly removed the mask from his face, his expression terrifyingly grim.
Below him, Ma Yingjie stood bowed, head lowered, not daring to even breathe.
"Hall Master Ma, doesn't Hu Nan look like he's been poisoned by the Blood Demon Powder?" Li Hu asked.
"This..." Ma Yingjie glanced at Li Hu before continuing, "Judging from Hu Nan's performance today, he doesn't seem to have been poisoned by the Blood Demon Powder at all!"
"Damn it!" Li Hu slammed his hand on the table.
He had personally given Hu Nan the Blood Demon Powder that day.
But unexpectedly, it had no effect on Hu Nan.
It even allowed Hu Nan to make it all the way to the finals.
Given the fighting strength Hu Nan has displayed so far, it's estimated that he will have a hard time defeating Hu Nan and winning the championship.
"Young Master!" Ma Yingjie stepped forward.
"Hmm?" Li Hu looked at Ma Yingjie.
"Young Master, how about I lead a raid on Hu Nan tonight!"
"Even if Hu Nan doesn't die, his strength will be greatly reduced!"
"He definitely won't be a match for you tomorrow, Young Master?" Ma Yingjie said.
Hearing Ma Yingjie's words, Li Hu immediately fell into deep thought.
Ma Yingjie continued to persuade him: "Young Master, those who achieve great things don't concern themselves with trifles. The championship of the Grand Competition is crucial to the rise of our Blood Demon Sect!"
"Although you can easily defeat Hu Nan, severely injuring him will make your victory much easier!"
"Alright, immediately lead a raid on Hu Nan!"
"Make sure Hu Nan is severely injured!" Li Hu agreed with Ma Yingjie's words.
After all, the secret treasure within Qingyun Lake is crucial to the rise of their Blood Demon Sect.
"Don't worry, Young Master!" Ma Yingjie cupped his hands and carefully retreated.
...
Heavenly Sword Sect.
Inside the courtyard.
Qin Changsheng had just prepared to meditate when he suddenly noticed something unusual about Hu Nan.
Qin Changsheng immediately focused his divine sense on Hu Nan.
The moment his divine sense landed on Hu Nan, Qin Changsheng discovered a black figure outside the courtyard.
With just one glance, Qin Changsheng recognized him as Ma Yingjie.
After all, within the entire Heavenly Sword Sect, only Ma Yingjie harbored such deep hatred for Hu Nan, and was also so obese.
The instant he saw Ma Yingjie, Qin Changsheng knew that Ma Yingjie had come to cause trouble for Hu Nan.
At the same time, Qin Changsheng also understood Ma Yingjie and Li Hu's purpose.
They were undoubtedly after tomorrow's final competition.
If they could severely injure Hu Nan, tomorrow's champion would be Li Hu.
However, Ma Yingjie and Li Hu's plan had failed.
Hu Nan was merely an avatar.
Even if Hu Nan were to die from his injuries, Qin Changsheng could recast him with just one spirit stone.
"Since that's the case, why don't I also severely injure Li Hu?" Qin Changsheng's mind immediately began to work.
Originally, he disdained using such despicable methods.
However, since Li Hu had already started, he shouldn't blame Qin Changsheng for doing the same.
Qin Changsheng immediately relayed the order to Hu Nan.
Hu Nan also came out of the room.
"Sir, sneaking into my courtyard in the dead of night, what are you up to?" Hu Nan's gaze fell on Ma Yingjie in the courtyard.
Seeing Hu Nan emerge, Ma Yingjie was slightly taken aback.
He hadn't expected that Hu Nan would discover him so quickly after he had infiltrated the courtyard.
"Sir, you are quite capable, actually managing to find my tracks!" Ma Yingjie now held a slight admiration for Hu Nan.
If Hu Nan weren't their Blood Demon Sect's mortal enemy...
Ma Yingjie didn't want to be Hu Nan's enemy.
However, for the sake of their Blood Demon Sect's grand cause, he had no choice but to come here to kill Hu Nan.
"So it's Steward Ma?" Hu Nan asked.
Hearing Hu Nan's words, Ma Yingjie was also taken aback for a moment, but he quickly and generously removed the mask from his face.
"No wonder the young master is so wary of you!" Ma Yingjie now understood why Li Hu was so afraid of Hu Nan.
"But this wariness only lasts until today!" Ma Yingjie's face was full of confidence.
Because Ma Yingjie was extremely confident in his strength.
He possessed the cultivation of the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment.
He was also a hall master of the Blood Demon Sect.
Although Hu Nan possessed some skill, he was merely a Qi Refining cultivator.
He believed that with his strength, he could easily kill Hu Nan.
"So, you intend to kill me?" Hu Nan asked, feigning surprise.
"Hehehe..." Ma Yingjie's lips curled into an arrogant smile, as if he had already taken control of the situation.
"Hu Nan, I know all your secrets!"
"The ancient divine power you awakened is resurrection!"
"Today I will guard this place. Every time you resurrect, I will kill you!"
"I'd like to see how many times you can resurrect!"
Hearing Ma Yingjie's words, Qin Changsheng, far away in the outer courtyard, was also extremely astonished.
He hadn't expected Ma Yingjie to know that he had obtained an ancient divine power.
However, Ma Yingjie was still wrong.
Hu Nan was merely an avatar, possessing no divine power whatsoever.