Chapter 85: Slight Display of Skill

"Where is she?" Han Li asked urgently after coming to his senses.

"Over there!"

Following Li Feiyu's gaze, Han Li finally spotted the pale-faced Zhang Xiuer in a corner of the crowd. She was standing with two other female companions who were also participating in the death match. Dressed in a silken white dress, her apricot-shaped lips slightly bitten, she looked like a delicate white flower, utterly vulnerable.

"How could a frail woman like Miss Zhang participate in such a bloody duel? Is that Master Wang out of his mind?" Han Li said incredulously, still unable to believe his eyes.

"Xiuer is also a core disciple of the Seven Absolutes Hall. Didn't I tell you?" Li Feiyu replied with a wry smile, revealing news that greatly surprised Han Li.

Han Li fell silent.

Evidently, there weren't many remaining experts from the Seven Mysteries Sect in this area, and their sect master, Master Wang, showed no mercy towards women. To win the death match, he had even sent out a young woman like Zhang Xiuer. It seemed they were staking everything.

"Brother, I won't waste words. I'm going to be with Xiuer. Take care of yourself!" Li Feiyu gently patted Han Li's shoulder, then turned and walked into the crowd.

He had barely taken two steps when he heard a soft sigh behind him. Then, with a slight breeze, someone appeared beside him—it was Han Li.

"What's the big deal? It's just a death contract duel. A small-scale event like this won't faze me. We're friends, and I'll still help with this small favor," Han Li said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Li Feiyu immediately pounded Han Li's chest hard and whispered, "Good brother! Thank you!"

Han Li smiled but said nothing. As he himself had stated, he had come along for two reasons: first, he had known Li Feiyu for a long time, and their bond was deep, so he didn't want to watch him risk his life alone. Second, with his advanced skills and bold nature, he didn't believe the so-called experts of the Savage Wolf Gang could pose much of a threat to him, especially since he had already mastered Fireball and Wind Control spells. He was also eager to personally test his current strength.

The two men strode determinedly through the crowd, heading directly towards Wang Juechu. Midway, they tore off their Broken Water Gate robes, revealing the Seven Mysteries Sect attire underneath.

Han Li and Li Feiyu's sudden appearance in front of the crowd and their abrupt change of identity stunned both sides. For a moment, no one stopped them, allowing them to easily reach Wang Juechu.

"Hall Master Li!""Doctor Han!"At that moment, many disciples from the Seven Mysteries Sect recognized these two well-known figures within their sect and cried out in astonishment.

Zhang Xiuer was overjoyed to see Li Feiyu, her charming face alight with surprise. If there hadn't been so many people present, she would likely have rushed into her beloved's arms to pour out her heart.

Sect Master Wang naturally recognized them as well. A flicker of surprise appeared in his eyes; their sudden arrival was completely unexpected.

"Li Feiyu, Deputy Hall Master of the Outer Blade Hall, greets the Sect Master," Li Feiyu announced loudly.

"We both wish to sign the death contract and participate in the bloody duel. We hope the Sect Master will grant our request." He stated his request directly, without waiting for a question. Han Li stood silently beside him, appearing to defer to Li Feiyu.

After hearing Li Feiyu's words, the reprimand that had been rising to Sect Master Wang's throat automatically receded. A slight smile appeared on his usually stern face, and he said warmly:

"Good! Truly loyal disciples of our Seven Mysteries Sect. With Hall Master Li joining the duel, our sect's chances of victory have surely increased. However, I think Doctor Han should not participate. After all, his medical skills are still very valuable to our sect. Should anything happen to him in the death match, it would be a great loss."

Upon hearing this, Han Li smiled faintly. Without waiting for Li Feiyu to explain, he swayed his body, and instantly vanished right before Sect Master Wang's eyes.

Sect Master Wang was startled. Just as he was about to look around, he heard Han Li's languid voice from behind him.

"I wonder if my skills are still worthy of the Sect Master's discerning eye! I believe I have the means to protect myself, even if I participate in the death match. I hope the Sect Master will accept my heartfelt loyalty."

Sect Master Wang was utterly horrified. He had never imagined that Han Li, known for his medical skills within the sect, possessed such terrifying movement techniques. He had been infiltrated from behind without making a sound, and the Sect Master hadn't even noticed.

"What terrifying skill! Who exactly is this person? What are his intentions, hiding within our sect?" A series of dreadful thoughts flooded Wang Juechu's mind.

He turned around and looked at Han Li, who still appeared harmless. His gaze involuntarily shifted to his three martial uncles.

His three martial uncles' expressions subtly changed, and their eyes all revealed a hint of shock. Clearly, Doctor Han's skills made them very wary.

Several different thoughts swirled through Sect Master Wang's mind before he finally made up his decision.

He suddenly let out a few hearty laughs, then said amiably:

"Since Doctor Han shows such sincere loyalty to our sect, how could I, as the Sect Master, refuse?"

He then pointed, instructing the two weakest disciples originally slated for the death match to withdraw from the team. He allowed Han Li and Li Feiyu to join instead, and had them be the first to sign the death contract with black ink on the blood-red life-and-death scroll, making them the initial members participating in the death match.

Jia Tianlong naturally witnessed the Seven Mysteries Sect's dramatic display. Although he was somewhat surprised that two more experts had been added to the opposing side, he didn't take it too seriously. After all, he believed that mere mortals of flesh and blood could not withstand the Flying Sword Arts of Reverend Golden Light.

Thus, after both sides had signed and exchanged the death contracts, the bloody duel, where only one side could walk out alive, finally began.