Although he was biased towards Meng Jueguang and Meng Tong, he was still the Pavilion Master of the Welcome Pavilion after all. He couldn't be too biased in front of everyone. In this situation, he couldn't judge Qiao Hongcai as the winner and Meng Tong as the winner. At most, it could be considered a draw.
Although Meng Jueguang was only a senior in charge now, Hu Yunfeng had his own information channels. He already knew that Xu Lingchong planned to support Meng Jueguang. In this way, both of them could be considered as Xu Lingchong's people. In the future, they would be under the same faction, so they had to be more courteous to each other.
"A draw?" Meng Jueguang was stunned. He purposely lowered his voice so that the people around didn't hear it.
For Hu Yunfeng, the Pavilion Master, to declare this match a draw would show his objective and fair image. After all, everyone could see that Qiao Hongcai and Meng Tong fought to such an extent. It was naturally reasonable to say that it was a draw. No one could find fault with it.
However, his suggestion just now was made to Meng Jueguang in private. This meant that if Meng Jueguang had any objections, there was still a chance to turn things around.
Meng Jueguang was an experienced and astute person. He naturally couldn't not see the knack in this. Hu Yunfeng was leaving some leeway for him and was prepared to take the opportunity to do him a favor.
He wouldn't even dare to think of such a thing in the past. After all, Hu Yunfeng was the Pavilion Master of the Welcome Pavilion, while he, Meng Jueguang, was just a small senior in charge. There was a huge difference in their statuses. Furthermore, they had a true superior and subordinate relationship. If there was anything, Hu Yunfeng would just give an order and it would be over. How would it be possible for Hu Yunfeng to discuss with him politely?
Indeed, one had to look at the master before beating a dog. With Young Master Xu Lingchong backing him up, The treatment was indeed different!
Based on this situation, if he were to take the position of the Third Pavilion Master in the future. Even the high and mighty Pavilion Master Hu Yunfeng had to address him as a brother and hand over his arm!
Meng Jueguang was secretly pleased. He thought for a moment before saying, "Lord Pavilion Master, the Newcomer Assessment's rules don't have the word 'tie' in it. After all, this rule was approved by the Elders Guild. If we were to change it in private, I'm afraid we'll be said to be disrespectful to the higher-ups and attract gossip! We are martial artists. There's no first place in literature and no second place in martial arts. This is the principle! "
"That's not wrong, but this matter has to be dealt with in a timely manner. If this drags on and something happens to the two newcomers on stage, it will be difficult for you and me to explain to the higher-ups!" Hu Yunfeng said hesitantly.
Indeed. Directly adding the never-before-seen word of a draw without the approval of the higher-ups was more or less risky. However, if it continued to drag on like this and allowed Qiao Hongcai and Meng Tong, two newcomers with potential in the early stage of the Building Foundation Stage, to be exhausted to death, then the consequences of this matter would be far more serious than the former!
At that time, once this matter was seized by people with ulterior motives, it could be used to build momentum. Then he, Hu Yunfeng, as the Pavilion Master of the Welcoming Pavilion, would inevitably be labeled as incompetent and incompetent.
This was not a joke. Being dismissed on the spot was already a light punishment. It might even alarm the Law Enforcement Hall. Once those shameful things on his body were dug out … If that happened, it would be difficult for Hu Yunfeng to not die!
Thus, even if he had to bear the risk of being gossiped about by others … Hu Yunfeng had to quickly end this battle where both sides would suffer.
After all, it wasn't like he didn't have people at the higher-ups. As long as he didn't alarm those fiends in the Law Enforcement Hall, it wouldn't be a big problem for him to be gossiped about.
Hearing this, Meng Jueguang rolled his eyes and said, "Lord Pavilion Master, actually, I have an idea. There's no need to drag on like this, and there's no need to use the never-before-seen word 'tie' in the rules. There's no need to take any risks. Moreover, there's evidence, so no one can find fault with it."
"Oh? Then, Jueguang, quickly say it. " Hu Yunfeng's eyes couldn't help but light up. If he could have the best of both worlds, it would be the best for him.
Meng Jueguang chuckled and immediately went over. He said this and that in a low voice, causing Hu Yunfeng to nod his head and slap the table in praise.
The two of them secretly planned for a while. Then, Hu Yunfeng walked onto the stage and announced to the crowd, "Due to the special circumstances of this battle, both rookies are injured and have lost the ability to move. There's no point in continuing to waste time like this. It might even cause our Welcoming Pavilion to lose two rookies with potential. Thus, I, the Pavilion Master, have decided to stop this battle in the name of the Pavilion Master of the Welcoming Pavilion."
These words didn't cause any controversy. Everyone, including Lin Yi and the others, knew that this was the inevitable result. Otherwise, if they allowed Qiao Hongcai and Meng Tong to continue wasting time, Hu Yunfeng's position as Pavilion Master would probably come to an end.
However, the next few words that Hu Yunfeng said caused an uproar among the crowd.
"However, even though both sides are injured and no one can do anything to the other, the Newcomer Challenge Competition has never had a draw. A loss is a loss, and a win is a win! According to the rules, the challenger with a lower rank in the cave abode is naturally the weaker party. Even if it's a draw, it can be said that the weaker party has defeated the stronger party. Our Welcoming Pavilion has always advocated not fearing the stronger party and facing difficulties head-on. Thus, I, the Pavilion Master, announce that the winner of this battle is Meng Tong from cave abode number 13! "Hu Yunfeng said righteously.
Count Meng Tong as the winner? The crowd was stunned. After they recovered from their shock, there was an uproar and a flurry of discussion.
Although Hu Yunfeng's words, in theory, there was nothing to nitpick about. After all, according to the rules of the Newcomer Challenge Competition, the challenger couldn't drag the time and had to make the first move within the time it takes to burn a stick of incense.
However, everyone could see that in this battle, Qiao Hongcai had obviously turned the tables and gained the upper hand. If they had to give an explanation, it would be more reasonable to say that both sides were injured. However, Hu Yunfeng had directly judged that he had lost to Meng Tong. This was obviously unfair to Qiao Hongcai.
Of course, this matter didn't concern them. The others would at most watch the commotion and discuss it. It wouldn't cause any disturbance.
However, as the boss of Qiao Hongcai, Lin Yi wouldn't just watch his little brother suffer.
"Pavilion Master Hu, forgive me for being curious, but have you ever seen a battle where the winner lies on the ground, not knowing if he's dead or alive, while the loser is still standing on the stage?" Lin Yi slowly walked to the edge of the arena, raising an eyebrow as he asked.
At this moment, after hearing Hu Yunfeng's announcement, Meng Tong let out a sigh of relief and fainted. On the other hand, Qiao Hongcai, who was judged to be the loser, forced himself to stand up.
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