No one dared to discuss any further, and no one dared to waste even a second of the soldiers' time. Because, everyone knew that it was finally time for the results to be released.
Lines of nervous and anxious gazes focused on the soldiers and the Imperial Academy. At this moment, the air seemed to freeze, and an invisible pressure began to rise.
There were even some examinees who were so nervous that their faces turned a little green.
Even though Fang Zhengzhi did not care too much about the results of the Imperial Examinations, it was impossible for him to not care at all. Therefore, he began to look forward to it.
At this moment, Yan Xiu seemed to have given up on thinking and began to look towards the Imperial Academy.
Very quickly, a group of officials dressed in black official robes appeared in front of the crowd. Each of their robes had the word "Imperial" on their chest, representing their status.
Fang Zhengzhi recognized the leader of the group. It was the chief examiner of the Huai An County Examinations, Imperial Messenger Qin, Qin Yumin.
After Qin Yumin walked out of the gates of the Imperial Academy, his gaze swept across the crowd. He seemed to be slightly surprised. Evidently, the number of people who released the results this time was much higher than the previous ones.
However, there was no doubt about it.
In the previous years, the candidates and officials naturally paid more attention to the results. However, the citizens of the Flame Capital City would usually wait until the combat examinations ended before coming to see the results.
However, this time was different.
Because...
There was a huge miracle happening in this year's Theory Examinations. Therefore, all the citizens who could spare some time and the passing merchants squeezed their way over.
Everyone wanted to see the results of the theory examination this time around.
Qin Yumin did not stand at the entrance for too long. He directly passed through the crowd and arrived in front of the two giant roll stones at the entrance of the Imperial Academy.
These two roll stones were slightly different from the one in the River of Trust Province.
The entire roll stone looked like a giant stone tablet. It was as black as ink. Regardless of its height or width, it was at least twice the size of the one in the River of Trust Province.
"In this year's Imperial Examinations, there are a total of 2,357 participants. Based on previous years' practice, the Theory Examinations are split into Roll A and Roll B. Roll A is for the top 20, while Roll B is for the top 21 to 200. "
As Qin Yumin spoke to this point, she looked down at the anxious examinees and commoners.
When the examinees heard the number of participants. They were all incomparably shocked. Every year, the participants would be announced, but this year, the number of participants was five hundred more than the previous year.
In this way, the probability of being accepted became even more precious.
However … This was only the Theory Examinations. Including the elimination of the Combat Examinations, the number of people who could pass the Imperial Examinations would not exceed 50.
In these two years, there were less than 50 candidates who had passed the Imperial Examinations in the entire Great Xia Dynasty. Compared to more than 2000 candidates, the chances were extremely slim.
However, once they passed, it would be equivalent to a fish leaping through the dragon gate and entering the imperial court.
Qin Yumin didn't say anything more at this time. Because he knew that at a time like this, what everyone was most concerned about was the name on the Roll Stone.
Therefore, he quickly took out an exquisite square box made of pure metal from his pocket.
The square box was black, and it was impossible to tell what material it was made of. Different words were engraved on all four sides of the box, as well as some ancient patterns.
Crack!
Qin Yumin personally opened the seal on the square box.
Then, a square-shaped ink-black jade appeared in his hand.
All the examinees instantly tensed up. Because, once this black jade stone was pressed down, it would determine their future …
"Buzz!"
The black jade stone was pressed into the groove of the roll stone by Qin Yumin. Then, an extremely dazzling light flashed on the Roll Stone.
One by one, the names slowly appeared on the roll stone.
The atmosphere in the venue was extremely tense at this moment. Everyone's eyes were wide open as they stared at the names that had yet to fully appear on the roll stone.
They were all too anxious. So anxious that some even forgot to take care of their own money bags.
Among the dense crowd at the entrance of the Imperial Academy, a few figures began to slowly make their way through the crowd. There was no lack of such people in every world.
This also meant that today would be a day of endless surprises.
"It's out!"
"I think I saw my name, why is it gone? Why is my name gone?! "
"Ah, that's my name. But … why is the address at the back not right?! "
There were more than two thousand people participating in the Imperial Examinations. Naturally, there would be cases of people with the same name. Hence, every name had an address behind it, as well as an additional examination number.
This was so that one could search for the correct answer under uncertain circumstances.
This way, there were many instances of getting it right …
It was a pleasant surprise. However, after the surprise, it turned into a deep sense of disappointment. Hence, those who were agitated by this situation began to cry.
"Ah … why? Why do people with the same name have different blessings! "
"I clearly got it, how could I not get it? There must be a mistake, there must be a mistake … "
Cries began to ring out from the crowd.
Other than that, there was also true joy.
"I got it! This time, I really got it! "
"I made it … I made it!"
"Hahaha, after ten years of hard work, ten years of hard work, I finally passed the Theory Examinations!"
Naturally, there were such voices. However, compared to the voices of those who did not make it, it was much fewer.
However, it was more eye-catching.
Every time someone shouted, "I got it, I got it!"
It was enough to attract the attention of the crowd. They all had expressions of envy and jealousy on their faces.
Some of the examinees who came from the same prefecture city were disappointed, but they also started to celebrate and congratulate the examinees who made it onto the rankings.
Just when everyone was celebrating and feeling sad, a few inopportune voices suddenly rang out.
"Fang Zhengzhi's name isn't on the roll stone!"
"Fang Zhengzhi's name isn't on the roll stone!"
"Did he really fail?"
"He was greedy and didn't specialize. It's normal for him to end up like this. I originally thought that he would at least make it to the Second-Class Roll. In the end, he failed. Serves him right!"
"As a person, it's better to be down-to-earth! Why force things that can't be done? "
When these voices rang out, there were other voices that echoed in the crowd. When everyone spoke, they all subconsciously looked towards Fang Zhengzhi.
However, Fang Zhengzhi's expression was still relaxed.
Second-Class Roll?
Fang Zhengzhi rarely paid attention to this roll stone. At least, he did not think that his or Yan Xiu's name would appear on this roll stone.
Yan Xiu also did not pay attention to this roll stone. Even though he was only 16 years old, he was a disciple of the Yan Family of Western Liang.
However, he was a disciple of the Yan family of Western Liang. This identity was not something he could show off, but it was a huge motivation for him to push himself forward.
No disciple of the Yan Family would write their name on the Second-Class Roll.
Ever since the founding of the Great Xia Dynasty, there had never been such a thing.
As such, Yan Xiu would not do the same. In his heart, if he really made it to the Second-Class Roll, it would be no different from failing the roll.
Yan Xiu's expression was somewhat cold. He was waiting.
Fang Zhengzhi was also waiting.
However, this did not mean that the crowd felt that Fang Zhengzhi had to continue waiting. After all, the First-Class Roll of the Imperial Examinations was just one step away.
There would only be 20 names on it.
And these 20 names, no one would ever think of Fang Zhengzhi.
Regardless of whether it was before or after the Imperial Examinations, no one had such thoughts. The reason was simple. Fang Zhengzhi had just entered the Heavenly Reflection State.
This did not seem like an absolute reason.
However, this meant that Fang Zhengzhi's abilities, when compared to the examinees who were participating in the Imperial Examinations, had a huge gap.
The top 20 in the entire Great Xia Dynasty were all elites on the Rising Dragon Roll. In fact, there were even some who were strong enough to be in the top 20 or 30 of the Rising Dragon Roll. However, due to their age, they could not enter the roll.
These people were the biggest competitors in this Imperial Examinations.
A 40 year old Heavenly Reflection State!
He had spent at least 10 years in the Heavenly Reflection State. Regardless of whether it was in terms of foundation or understanding of the Dao of All Creation, he had definitely reached the highest level.
The difference between such a person and a 15 year old Heavenly Reflection State.
It could not be said to be the difference between heaven and earth.
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