900 Possessed by Familiar (1/2)

The battle in the first challenge ring was reaching its climax. Nobody had expected the unknown youth to have such a terrifying ability. Before this, he had merely been ranked fifth. Right now, he was actually gaining the upper hand in his fight with Dark Hand, who had been in second position.

Water Deity and Wine and Meat Monk were well aware of Dark Hand's might. He was a rather terrifying youth who had mastered the assassination techniques. They had a fifty percent chance of winning if they fought one on one with Dark Hand in the challenge ring. However, if Water Deity and Wine and Meat Monk were unprepared, they would most certainly lose if they encountered an assassination technique. There was even a high possibility of them being killed. Moreover, that was under the circumstances where they were given protective treasures by their sect seniors. If they didn't have any treasures to protect themselves, the danger would be even greater.

Even Water Deity and Wine and Meat Monk had not expected that the youth called Xin Wuji would put Dark Hand in such a predicament. Battling in the challenge ring was not Dark Hand's forte, but it was impossible for commoners to defeat him.

”The youth is strong. I feel that he is like a savage beast with endless energy. Besides, his martial arts teaching is odd,” Wine and Meat Monk said with a serious expression.

The youth could suppress Dark Hand because he had a very frightening power in his body. The power made even Wine and Meat Monk's heart tremble in fear. By rights, even ultimate warriors would not have such frightening power. The youth seemed to be unable to control it; otherwise, Dark Hand would not have been able to last more than a few exchanges.

Ultimate warriors were very powerful, much more powerful than ancient martial art practitioners were. However, their strength did not lie in their raw power, but in their comprehension of the martial arts teachings realm and the esoteric rule of the heavens and earth. They were existences that were infinitesimally close to ancient martial arts practitioners who had become immortal. There were even some otherworldly existences that were not weaker than those ancient martial arts practitioners who had become immortal. They were rather frightening.

The youth called Xin Wuji was definitely not an ultimate warrior. He had not even comprehended the profound aura and could not even completely control the power within his body. However, with his advantage in terms of power, it was also difficult for Dark Hand to gain an advantage over him.

”The martial arts teaching that Xin Wuji is displaying is also very special. It does not seem like any of the Hua Xia martial arts teachings that I know of.”

Water Deity frowned slightly. She was a member of the Goddess Cult. The Goddess Cult had a very long history and rich heritage. From ancient times until the present day, any one of the core disciples of the Goddess Cult would have keen eyes and vast knowledge. However, she actually could not determine which sect Xin Wuji's martial arts teaching was from.

Mo Wen looked towards the first challenge ring. His expression became even more surprised. He felt that Xin Wuji was abnormal, and extremely abnormal at that.

In the first challenge ring, the two warriors occasionally passed each other and occasionally collided. Their battle became fiercer and fiercer.

Dark Hand's face was pale. His deep dark gaze was fixed on the opponent before him. He was attempting to find an opportunity to take down his foe in one blow. As an expert in assassination techniques, he most enjoyed finding his enemy's weaknesses and then killing them in one hit.

But right now, the youth actually appeared to have no flaws.

Actually, he had flaws everywhere, but Dark Hand could not do anything about them.

It was because this youth was too powerful. Also, his techniques were bizarre and his defense was impenetrable. What was even more frightening was that Xin Wuji seemed to be able to predict his offensive moves, causing his attempts to repeatedly fail. In terms of martial arts teachings realm and battle techniques, that person naturally could not compare with him at all. If the two of them had similar levels of power, Dark Hand would certainly be able to instantly kill him in one blow.

”You are no match for me. If you continue to fight me, you will certainly be severely injured. With your ability, even if you cannot be first, second place is certainly not a big issue. However, if you are severely injured in this battle, then it would be hard to say.”

Xin Wuji's entire body emanated an aura that was frightening beyond compare. The power already surpassed the limits of the Martial Arts Grandmaster Realm and was infinitesimally approaching the Immortal Realm.

”I will defeat you in three moves,” Dark Hand said plainly. After he finished speaking, he once again attacked.

He knew that Xin Wuji's words were a psychological assault; however, they indeed were on point. If he expended too much energy in this battle, he would certainly be at a disadvantage in the upcoming battles. When that happened, he most likely would be unable to secure a place among the top three, let alone first place

Similarly, Xin Wuji also realized this. If Dark Hand tried too hard and caused Xin Wuji to also be injured in this match, then he would have a hard time later when trying to secure his position in first place. Many people were eyeing up the top spot.

Dark Hand's silhouette suddenly disappeared from his original spot. It was as though he had suddenly disappeared entirely from the challenge ring, leaving Xin Wuji standing alone there.

Xin Wuji's expression turned serious beyond compare.

Everyone knew that Dark Hand had not left the challenge ring and that he was most proficient in assassination techniques. Ordinary people could not compare to him when it came to concealment techniques.

Swoosh!

A flash of a sword appeared silently behind Xin Wuji. It instantly approached his neck, as though it could cleave his head off the next moment.

”No matter how powerful your concealment techniques are, you cannot escape my senses.”

Almost at the same time, a bizarre light flashed past Xin Wuji's eyes like an alarm signal. Initially, he had not dared act rashly, but now he sent a backhand out without any hesitation. A frightening power overflowed and collided with the shadow of Dark Hand's saber.

Rumble!

A mere touch caused Dark Hand to be sent flying. In terms of power, he was far inferior to Xin Wuji. When even the assassination techniques that he was most proficient in were useless, he had almost no chance of emerging victorious.

In a battle between experts, everything happened in a flash and victory could be determined in an instant. In the blink of an eye, three moves were made, and Dark Hand stood in the corner of the challenge ring with his saber in hand. Bright red blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.