Dashing Student-Chapter 1345: Meticulous Planning

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"Why do we have to increase the price? We already agreed on it, are you going back on your word?"

The scholar was furious, burning with anger. No amount of good manners could maintain his composure. After being left hanging for three days, he now had to pay extra for the challenge, which was incredibly frustrating.

Chen Nan replied confidently, "I assumed you just wanted to ruin my reputation, so I charged you thirty thousand spirit stones, but you’re coming to kill me, so it’s reasonable to ask for more money, right?"

The scholar listened and realized it made sense, but he just felt aggravated and asked through gritted teeth, "Then how much more do you want?"

"At least double."

"Fine, I’ll pay!" The scholar said through clenched teeth, his desire to kill Chen Nan rising to a new level.

"Enjoy this moment while you can, once we’re on the martial arts arena, I will definitely kill you!" He thought to himself.

In the Righteous Alliance, there are many martial arts arenas. To encourage righteous cultivators, grand competitions are held periodically, and the winner receives generous rewards.

Conflicts between cultivators are common, so they are usually resolved in the martial arts arena, and grievances on the arena are not allowed to carry over outside.

The scholar searched through his belongings, even using two spiritual artifacts to make up the amount, finally gathering the spirit stones Chen Nan demanded, then strode towards the martial arts arena without looking back.

"Be careful, this person has reached the ninth rank of the Golden Core Realm. Although he hasn’t achieved Perfect Realm, his cultivation far surpasses yours." Liu Hanyue warned, concerned.

Chen Nan patted her hand and smiled reassuringly, "I’ve already killed two cultivators in the Great Perfection of the Golden Core Realm, can’t you trust me?"

"I’m just worried he might resort to underhanded tactics." Ning Yu said with a serious expression.

"Don’t worry, he won’t be able to kill me." Chen Nan displayed confidence.

After all, with the Jiao Long Armor to protect him, and even the King of Ten Thousand Gu on his side, it wouldn’t be easy for anyone to kill him.

When the three of them arrived at the martial arts arena, they found it was already crowded with many cultivators. Clearly, news of the scholar challenging Chen Nan had spread during those three days.

"Look, Jue Mingzi is here!"

"Who said Jue Mingzi wouldn’t dare to accept the challenge? What do you have to say now?"

"Humph, you really think Jue Mingzi is strong? Who knows how his achievements were made?"

"Exactly, Gu Ci is also a prodigy in the alliance, his cultivation level is so much higher than Jue Mingzi’s, how could he possibly lose?"

The cultivators discussed fervently, but most were skeptical of Chen Nan, even belittling him.

Looking around, Chen Nan noticed the malice in these cultivators’ eyes, realizing these people must have been gathered by Yi Mingzi.

Outside the martial arts arena, several Nascent Soul Realm elders flew over, landing on the high platform, clearly intending to bear witness, including Master Canglan.

Behind Master Canglan stood Yi Mingzi, his eyes filled with venom, provocatively locking eyes with Chen Nan.

He had been planning this day for a long time, thoughtfully asking his fifth senior brother Gu Ci to step in.

Firstly, Gu Ci had a good reputation within the Righteous Alliance, and secondly, Gu Ci’s strength was among the top in the Golden Core Realm.

Thus, he invited Gu Ci to challenge Chen Nan and summoned many witnesses.

"Jue Mingzi, today is your day of doom!" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"You’ve prepared quite well." Chen Nan squinted slightly, muttering, paying no heed to Yi Mingzi’s provocation.

Calling the elders of the Righteous Alliance and other cultivators here was solely for killing him under everyone’s watch, ensuring no one could speak against it.

If they were fighting privately, Yi Mingzi might hesitate, but with so many people present, and with several Righteous Alliance elders, pulling any tricks would be impossible.

In terms of competing in strength, Chen Nan was never afraid!

Deng Yunhe and two others also came through the crowd to Chen Nan’s side at this time, as they were determined to cheer Chen Nan on under these circumstances.

"Jue Mingzi, be careful, Gu Ci is also an elite of the Righteous Alliance and Yi Mingzi’s senior brother, he will definitely be hostile to you." Deng Yunhe stepped forward and said.

Though Chen Nan already knew these details, it was evident that Deng Yunhe and the others must have sought out this information upon hearing the news, which touched Chen Nan greatly.

"Don’t worry, do you not know my strength? Just wait and watch the show!"

On the high platform, an elder with a gourd at his waist flew out, stroked his white beard, and emitted the pressure of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, silencing the surrounding chatter.

"Haha, I didn’t expect it to be so lively. As an elder, I’m here to bear witness. I heard this competition is between the new prodigy and the old prodigy of the Righteous Alliance, and I’m quite curious."

This person is Yao Wuchen, an elder of the Medicine Sect and a doctor, respected among the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, and with him as the witness, no one had any objections.

"Thank you, senior."

The scholar-like Gu Ci saluted Yao Wuchen, then gracefully floated onto the martial arts arena, displaying a relaxed demeanor, as if he was certain to win this match.

"Don’t worry, I won’t let anything happen to you."

Liu Hanyue patted Chen Nan’s arm and then flew onto the high platform too, intending to watch Master Canglan closely to prevent him from meddling secretly.

Chen Nan also began to walk slowly onto the martial arts arena under everyone’s watchful eyes.

Yao Wuchen nodded at Chen Nan, "Haha, indeed, an impressive talent. You both are prodigies of the Righteous Alliance. Although this is a battle of life and death, I hope for no casualties."

"Anyone harmed is a loss to the Righteous Alliance, so please take care of yourselves."

After offering some advice, he pointed a finger forward, causing the array on the martial arts arena to rise abruptly, enveloping the arena to prevent any harm to those outside.

In front of everyone, Gu Ci was no longer aggressive as before, acting in a scholarly manner, with one hand behind his back,

"Jue Mingzi, I know this battle is not fair. I can suppress my cultivation to yours, how about that?"

His words immediately excited the cultivators surrounding the martial arts arena.

"Truly a prodigy, so graceful!"

"Didn’t they say Jue Mingzi slaughtered two Great Perfection Golden Core Realm demon cultivators? Why can’t he handle righteous cultivators?"

"Such exaggerated feats, who would believe them? Just fooling the naive."

"Jue Mingzi doesn’t deserve to be a prodigy!"

Those who mocked loudly intended to influence Chen Nan, which Chen Nan understood clearly.

"It’s not necessary." Chen Nan complied with their wish but added, "If you suppress your cultivation to match mine, I’m afraid you won’t withstand a single blow."

Such arrogant comments made Gu Ci’s chest heave with anger, proving that Chen Nan shouldn’t be given any chance to speak, or he could seriously infuriate someone.

"Arrogant, today I will show everyone your true face!"