At this moment, all that was left in the World of the Sage was golden light.
There was no longer any darkness. The golden light illuminated the entire ground, illuminating the swords on the ground and everyone's eyes.
However, everyone's mood was completely different.
Nangong Mu stood beside the pillar of light, staring intently at the golden sword in the pillar of light.
Xing Qingsui's gaze was filled with the determination to die. When the golden light lit up, the only thought he had was that his death was worth it.
Ping Yang's eyes were filled with excitement. She clenched her fists tightly, as if she was extremely emotional.
Ying Shan looked at the golden light coldly. His expression was ferocious, but he didn't charge towards the golden light immediately. Instead, he stood where he was.
As for Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu, they stared at Ying Shan as if they didn't see the golden light.
At this moment, the expressions of the other examinees were extremely complicated. Some were happy, some were despairing, some were crying, and some were shocked.
Finally, the golden light dissipated.
The entire World of the Sage regained its peace.
There was only one sword left. A sword that glowed faintly in the ground. The sword trembled slightly, as if it was emitting a low dragon roar.
"Draw the sword!" Xing Qingsui's voice rang out at this moment.
However, Nangong Mu didn't move.
He stared at the sword quietly, motionless on the spot. He seemed to be waiting, but also seemed to be admiring it. No one knew what he was thinking.
However, he didn't move.
Strangely, Ying Shan didn't move either.
The entire scene was strangely quiet, and time passed by second by second.
After some time, Nangong Mu finally moved. He didn't draw the sword. Instead, he slowly turned around and looked at Fang Zhengzhi, almost as if he was asking something.
At this moment, Ying Shan also looked at Fang Zhengzhi, almost as if he was waiting for something.
Fang Zhengzhi felt the gazes of the two people. He knew what Nangong Mu and Ying Shan meant.
The seal on the sword had already been broken.
However, unexpectedly, the examinees of the World of the Sage didn't disappear immediately. Then... This meant that the World of the Sage was still out of control.
The reason why Nangong Mu insisted on breaking the seal was to reopen the World of the Sage. As long as the World of the Sage regained control, the swords on the examinees' necks would no longer be dangerous.
However, the truth was that the swords were still pressed against the necks of those examinees.
The examinees were still lying on the ground.
In that case … When Nangong Mu unsheathed his sword, Xing Qingsui and all the other candidates would die.
Nangong Mu did not draw his sword.
Ying Shan could continue waiting.
Of course, Fang Zhengzhi could also choose to wait like this, but no matter how he waited, there would always be a time limit.
The situation in front of him was undoubtedly a stalemate. However, Nangong Mu and Ying Shan had thrown the key to breaking this stalemate to Fang Zhengzhi at the same time. It seemed rather unbelievable.
However, neither Nangong Mu nor Ying Shan felt that there was anything wrong with this decision.
The other candidates finally understood Nangong Mu and Yan Shan's intentions. However, their lives were in Nangong Mu's hands. This feeling was not too good.
"Draw your sword!" Xing Qingsui's voice rang out once again. There was a tinge of determination in his voice. He knew what everyone was waiting for.
There was only advance, no retreat.
Therefore, he would naturally place his last hope on drawing his sword.
Fang Zhengzhi twitched his mouth. He actually did not like to make such a decision, because it would be more taxing on his brain cells. However, he had no choice but to do it.
After all, this decision not only determined the life and death of the candidates, it also determined the life and death of himself, Yan Xiu and the rest.
It seemed like drawing the sword had nothing to do with Fang Zhengzhi's life and death. However, reality?
Right now, the last hope of opening the World of the Sage was to draw the sword. However, who could be a hundred percent sure that once the sword was drawn...
The World of the Sage would definitely be opened?
The sword stabbed into the ground was a bargaining chip. However. Once the sword was drawn, it would mean that the last bargaining chip had been used. Success or failure would be determined by this one bet.
Nangong Mu had thought of this. Ying Shan had also thought of this.
Hence, both of them did not move.
"I wonder if the Blazing Qilin Spear and this sword can defeat you?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the sword and finally spoke.
"Perhaps." Ying Shan did not deny it, but neither did he admit it.
"What if I ask you to let them go, is there a possibility?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the surrounding candidates. He did not like these people, but at the very least, at this moment, these people belonged to the same camp as him. In other words, they belonged to the same species.
"Yes."
"Then, what is the condition?"
"A sword."
"Hence, I need to draw the sword first, right?"
"No need."
"Looks like you don't want this sword to be drawn?"
"Of course."
"But if we don't draw the sword, how can we guarantee our lives?" Fang Zhengzhi threw the question to Ying Shan.
"That is your problem."
"You are really naive. Do you think I care about their lives?" As he spoke, Fang Zhengzhi walked towards the sword stabbed into the ground.
Step by step, Fang Zhengzhi approached the sword.
Ying Shan did not speak, nor did he move. However, the other candidates were on the verge of tears. Because, they could clearly feel that the closer Fang Zhengzhi got to the sword, the colder the sword on their necks became.
Nangong Mu looked at Fang Zhengzhi calmly. From start to finish, he did not speak.
Fang Zhengzhi walked to the side of the sword.
Then, his hand grabbed the hilt of the sword.
There was not much hesitation in each of his actions. It was as if he was grabbing an ordinary sword. He did not even look at the surrounding candidates.
This caused despair to rise in the hearts of the surrounding candidates.
Only Xing Qingsui's gaze was calm, as if he agreed with Fang Zhengzhi's actions.
Fang Zhengzhi's hand gripped the hilt of the sword.
He could clearly feel the intricate carvings on the hilt of the sword. He could even feel the powerful energy contained within the sword. That was an energy that was as dazzling as the sun.
At this moment, Yan Xiu also walked to Fang Zhengzhi's side. He looked at Fang Zhengzhi's actions and did not speak.
Ping Yang, on the other hand, pouted.
"Fang Zhengzhi, are you really going to draw the sword?" Ping Yang hoped that Fang Zhengzhi would draw the sword without hesitation. However, as the princess of the Great Xia Dynasty. She felt that this was somewhat inappropriate.
Fang Zhengzhi did not answer Ping Yang's question. He only gripped the sword in his hand tightly.
Then, his hand slowly loosened.
"I feel that this sword is fake!" Fang Zhengzhi suddenly turned and looked at Ying Shan, his expression extremely serious.
"Fake?" Ying Shan was slightly taken aback.
He thought that Fang Zhengzhi only had two choices: to draw the sword or not to draw the sword. However, he did not expect Fang Zhengzhi to say such a thing at this moment.
Was the sword real or fake?
Ying Shan could not answer this question.
In the World of the Sage, the only person who could answer this question was Fang Zhengzhi.
Because, Fang Zhengzhi broke the Broken Bridge. He broke the Twin Stone Tablets and the stone house.
However...
Could Ying Shan trust Fang Zhengzhi?
Of course not. As such, he could not determine whether Fang Zhengzhi's words were true or not.
At this moment, Nangong Mu looked at Fang Zhengzhi. He also did not know whether Fang Zhengzhi's words were true or not. Perhaps Fang Zhengzhi wanted to use this method to trick Ying Shan.
However, how could the sword be tricked?
When Yan Xiu heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, a trace of thought appeared on his face. However, he did not speak.
"Whether it is real or fake, we will know once we draw it. Right? "When Ping Yang heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, she seemed to have understood something. Then, she very cooperatively suggested loudly.
"Since it is fake, why should we draw it?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Ping Yang with disdain. He did not even need Ying Shan to speak.
"You..." Ping Yang was infuriated.
She felt that she was so smart that she could immediately understand the meaning behind Fang Zhengzhi's words and cooperate with him to put on a good show. However, Fang Zhengzhi did not seem to appreciate it.
This caused her to be somewhat angry.
"If you don't draw the sword, how will you know whether this sword is real or fake?" When Ying Shan heard the two of them. He finally spoke again.
"What is the reason why the World of the Sage has lost control?" Fang Zhengzhi did not directly answer Ying Shan's question. Instead, he asked back.
"Of course it is because the will of this sword controls the World of the Sage. As long as one controls this sword, it is equivalent to controlling the World of the Sage. "Ying Shan replied.
Fang Zhengzhi nodded slightly. When the World of the Sage collapsed and suddenly appeared in this sea of swords, he naturally had his doubts. Hence. He had already asked Yan Xiu this question at the very beginning.
"You are right. However, this sword does not have a will. Naturally, it is fake." Fang Zhengzhi said with certainty.
"Ha ha ha … Fang Zhengzhi, what if this sword is fake? Would you tell me so kindly? Don't you know what this means? "Ying Shan suddenly laughed.
Just as he said, if this sword was fake, then, it would mean that Fang Zhengzhi had lost his last bargaining chip.
"I have said before, their lives have nothing to do with me." Fang Zhengzhi smiled slightly.
When the other examinees heard this, their gazes towards Fang Zhengzhi were filled with venom. Even if you don't care about our lives, you don't have to say it out loud?
It was too much of a blow.
However, Ying Shan's eyes narrowed slightly.
Fang Zhengzhi's actions were too unusual.
This caused him to be suspicious. If Fang Zhengzhi really didn't care about the lives of these examinees, then, the current situation naturally wouldn't be so peaceful.
However, if Fang Zhengzhi cared about the lives of these examinees.
Then, words like this sword being fake simply couldn't come out of his mouth.
Purpose …
What exactly is it?
Suddenly, Ying Shan's eyes lit up.
He understood.
Fang Zhengzhi was using someone else to do his dirty work.
First, he would make these examinees lose their value in his heart. Then, he would use his own knife to kill these examinees.
When that time came, he would then draw the sword. Naturally, he would be able to bear the reputation of justice.
However, if he drew the sword now, then, even if he survived, he would be spat on by tens of thousands of people.
This was a very perfect plan.
At the same time, it also proved that the sword in front of Fang Zhengzhi was a real sword!
If it was said that Ying Shan was slightly suspicious of Fang Zhengzhi's words previously, then, after thinking through everything, Ying Shan's heart was as clear as snow.
"Since you say that this sword is fake, then, why are you still so fixated on this sword?" Ying Shan could already be certain in his heart. Hence, he naturally wouldn't fall for Fang Zhengzhi's trap so easily.
As long as these examinees were in his hands, Fang Zhengzhi wouldn't dare to draw the sword.
"Don't tell me you are willing to use their lives to exchange for a fake sword?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Ying Shan with some shock.
"I just don't want this sword to be drawn." Ying Shan nodded.
"Don't regret it. This is really a fake sword." Fang Zhengzhi tried very hard to persuade him.
A trace of a smile appeared on the edges of Ying Shan's mouth. When his heart acknowledged that it was a real sword, Fang Zhengzhi's actions were undoubtedly laughable.
"Leave that sword and I will let them go!" Ying Shan said directly.
"That's possible. However, there are three of us standing beside this sword. Hence, we have to release them one by one. For every person we leave, you will release a portion of them. How about that?" Fang Zhengzhi raised his conditions.
"Alright!" Ying Shan nodded.
Ping Yang looked at Fang Zhengzhi. She really didn't quite understand what Fang Zhengzhi was thinking. Don't tell me Fang Zhengzhi was really willing to hand that sword into Ying Shan's hands?
"This shameless guy, when did he become so righteous?" Ping Yang muttered.
Ping Yang naturally wanted to save them.
However, she understood that using the sword to exchange for people would ultimately only ensure a moment of safety. When Ying Shan gained the upper hand, it was still unknown whether this portion of people would be able to match up to Ying Shan.
This didn't match Fang Zhengzhi's usual style.
If the person who did this was Xing Qingsui, then, Ping Yang wouldn't say anything.
However, he was Fang Zhengzhi?
Fang Zhengzhi didn't notice Ping Yang's strange gaze. He only glanced at Yan Xiu, then, nodded lightly at Yan Xiu.
Yan Xiu understood Fang Zhengzhi's meaning. He slowly walked to the side, all the way to Ping Yang's side.
"That sword is real, right?" When Ping Yang saw Yan Xiu walk over, she asked softly.
"It's fake." Yan Xiu glanced at Ping Yang and replied calmly.
"Who would believe that? The light was so bright, what kind of fake sword would have such power? "Ping Yang twitched her mouth. She didn't believe Yan Xiu's words.
Ying Shan didn't pay any attention to Ping Yang and Yan Xiu.
With a slight movement of his fingers, the swords on the necks of the five examinees fell to the ground.
Feeling the departure of the God of Death, the five examinees heaved a sigh of relief. Then, they quickly crawled back to Ping Yang and Yan Xiu's side, as if they had long forgotten about the serious injuries on their bodies.
Fang Zhengzhi once again looked at Nangong Mu.
Nangong Mu also left without any hesitation. However, he didn't walk towards Ping Yang and Yan Xiu. Instead, he calmly walked to the side.
This scene seemed somewhat strange. After all, everyone could understand why Yan Xiu left. However, why did Nangong Mu leave as well?
Could it be that Nangong Mu also believed Fang Zhengzhi's words, that the sword was fake?
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