"It's... Fang Zhengzhi?!"
Looking at the youth on the screen, almost no one could believe what they were seeing. In their hearts, no matter how talented Fang Zhengzhi was, he had only just entered the Heavenly Reflection State.
Killing enemies with a sword?
Or killing enemies with thousands of swords? This did not make sense. How could someone who had just entered the Heavenly Reflection State be able to wield thousands of swords to such an extent?
One question after another arose in their hearts.
As such, they noticed the sword in Fang Zhengzhi's hand. That sword looked extremely ordinary, but the purple mark at the tip was extremely demonic.
"Could it be... that sword?!"
There was a sword in the World of the Sage. That sword belonged to the Sagely Battle God Meng Tian. This was a legend, but a legend that everyone knew.
"Fang Zhengzhi got Meng Tian's sword?" Everyone was extremely shocked when they thought of this.
Then, what shocked them even more was that the middle-aged man in the middle of the sword tornado had a black gem-like object on his forehead.
It looked a little dim, but everyone knew what it represented.
Demon Eye!
It was a demon. That man was a demon?!
Fang Zhengzhi was using Meng Tian's sword to kill a demon.
More importantly, behind Fang Zhengzhi stood more than 10 candidates. Amongst them were the heavily injured Xing Qingsui and Nangong Mu, whose chest was stained with blood.
Also...
They looked at Ping Yang, who was lying on the ground with blood trickling down his lips.
"What happened in the World of the Sage?!"
"Ping Yang is injured?!"
"Fang Zhengzhi obtained Meng Tian's sword and is using it to kill his enemies?"
One shocking question after another rose in everyone's hearts.
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's lips twitched, but he didn't say anything. He just sighed. He knew that he couldn't control this any longer.
The Six Council Officials looked at Han Changfeng. Regardless of what happened in the World of the Sage, the Demon Race had infiltrated the combat examination. Just this fact alone made it impossible for Han Changfeng to escape.
Furthermore, Ping Yang was still lying on the ground, and Xing Qingsui of the Stabilization Constabulary had a sword in his body. This meant that what had happened in the World of the Sage was not as simple as a test.
King Duan Lin Xinjue's face was pale. As the invigilator of the Imperial Examination, he was in charge of the examination. This was something he couldn't imagine, and it was something he didn't want to think about.
However, this was the truth.
Then …
All that was left was the problem of how to solve it.
The gaze of the Crown Prince, Lin Tianrong, was also a little gloomy. As the Crown Prince in charge of politics, he could not absolve himself from the blame for what had happened during the Imperial Examination. However, the one who pained him the most was Han Changfeng.
Han Changfeng was the Crown Prince's tutor, and also his most powerful helper in recruiting elites from the Imperial Court.
How many students did an old official who had presided over the Imperial Examination have? This was an extremely terrifying number, and these students were all extremely powerful. They were the biggest supporters of the Crown Prince.
Now that the tree was about to fall, how could Crown Prince Lin Tianrong take it lying down?
Out of everyone present, the Ninth Prince, Lin Yun, was the only one who felt different. The affairs of the Imperial Court had nothing to do with him. As the supervisor of the Imperial Examination, he had to take responsibility.
However, this wasn't what he was most concerned about. What he was most concerned about was that Ping Yang was still alive. Xing Qingsui was still alive. Even though Nangong Mu was injured, he was still alive. And Fang Zhengzhi, and Yan Xiu …
At least half of these future elites of the Great Xia Dynasty were still alive.
Actually …
That was enough.
"I want to go in!" After a short moment of shock, Emperor Lin Mubai's expression quickly returned to normal. However, there was still some pain in his eyes.
He stared intently at Ping Yang. That was his daughter, his biological daughter, his most beloved daughter. Every time he saw Ping Yang, he would think of a woman.
The woman that he constantly thought of.
And now … That woman and his daughter were lying on the ground, blood seeping from the corner of their mouths. How could his heart not hurt? How could he have the face to see that woman again?
"Your Majesty, you can't! Even though the World of the Sage has opened, no one can guarantee that this isn't a trap. What if the demons did it on purpose … "Yu Yiping immediately knelt on the ground after hearing Emperor Lin Mubai's words.
"Trap?
I am the True Dragon Son of Heaven. Even if it is a trap, what do I have to fear? "Emperor Lin Mubai's tone was cold. He directly bypassed the crowd and walked towards the screen.
No one dared to stop him. Only a stone door quickly opened in the screen.
The first person to follow behind Emperor Lin Mubai was naturally the Crown Prince Lin Tianrong. Even though the first person to move was the Ninth Prince Lin Yun, the Crown Prince Lin Tianrong was still one step ahead in terms of speed.
Next was the Ninth Prince Lin Yun, Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping and the Six Council Officials.
Since Emperor Lin Mubai had entered, then, how could they not enter?
Looking at the crowd that entered, King Duan finally gritted his teeth and stood up from the ground. Then, he followed behind the crowd and walked in.
Han Changfeng didn't enter. He only sat on the ground, his expression somewhat empty. He didn't speak, and only sat quietly.
And around him, the imperial messengers of the Imperial Academy also appeared very quiet. One by one, their gazes silently looked at Han Changfeng. No one spoke …
…
In the World of the Sage.
Around him, ten thousand swords had already landed on the ground. Because, Ying Shan had given up struggling. Since Ying Shan had given up, the ten thousand swords had already lost their use.
Ying Shan was dead …
To those who were still in the World of the Sage, this was definitely a shocking and pleasant surprise.
The edges of Yan Xiu's mouth curved into a faint smile. That was the most gratifying smile between friends. Since Fang Zhengzhi had done it, then, he had to be happy for Fang Zhengzhi.
As for Nangong Mu and Xing Qingsui, they had already begun to treat their own injuries.
The other examinees looked at Fang Zhengzhi, then looked at the Traceless Sword in Fang Zhengzhi's hand. Their eyes revealed a complicated glint. Within them, there was envy and some other unknown emotions …
However, these emotions were quickly replaced by shock.
Because …
Emperor Lin Mubai appeared in front of them.
It wasn't just Emperor Lin Mubai, there was also Crown Prince Lin Tianrong, Ninth Prince Lin Yun, Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping and the Six Council Officials. King Duan Lin Xinjue had all appeared in the World of the Sage.
Emperor Lin Mubai and Ninth Prince Lin Yun looked at Ping Yang.
As for Crown Prince Lin Tianrong, Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping and King Duan Lin Xinjue. The gazes of the Six Council Officials all remained fixed on the Traceless Sword in Fang Zhengzhi's hand.
"This is Sagely Battle God Meng Tian's sword?"
"A sword that can control the World of the Sage and has its own will?"
Everyone was somewhat excited. Crown Prince Lin Tianrong and King Duan Lin Xinjue's eyes burned with passion. Such a sword, even though they were princes. They couldn't help but be moved.
After all, the Sagely Battle God was a legend in the Great Xia Dynasty. A legend that no one had surpassed even after so many years.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!" When the examinees saw the person who entered, they all trembled and knelt on the ground.
"Rise." After Emperor Lin Mubai replied, he immediately walked to Ping Yang's side. He reached out and placed his palm on Ping Yang's arm, his body glowing with a golden light.
It was as bright as the sun.
"Father?! I … I am fine … "Ping Yang really didn't expect the first person to enter the World of the Sage to be Emperor Lin Mubai. She was somewhat shocked.
Feeling the warmth from Emperor Lin Mubai's hand, she felt a warmth in her heart.
Emperor Lin Mubai nodded. After he used his aura to check Ping Yang's body, he felt that she was only injured, not severely injured.
"Send the injured out first. Everything that happened in the imperial examinations will be investigated by the Ministry of Law. As the chief examiner, Han Changfeng will be temporarily locked up in the Ministry of Law's prison. He will be punished after everything is cleared up!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The Imperial Academy was organizing the combat examinations. Naturally, there were doctors who specialized in treating the injured. After the injured examinees were sent out. They could immediately receive treatment. Their lives were not in danger.
...
The torrential rain in Yan Capital caused the streets to be filled with rainwater. However, in the residences and teahouses of Yan Capital. It was incomparably lively.
Because, today was the day the results of the combat examinations were released. It also represented the announcement of the final results of the imperial examinations.
However …
The gates of the Imperial Academy were still tightly shut.
This caused the people of Yan Capital to speculate. Countless rumors began to spread.
As the saying goes, paper can never wrap fire. There was no such thing as an impenetrable wall in this world. What happened in the World of the Sage was witnessed by the imperial messengers of the Imperial Academy. Coupled with the large number of injured examinees and the relatives and friends of the examinees who came to visit, the news naturally spread like wildfire.
"Did you hear? A demon snuck into the combat examinations. He seems to be the Vice Domain Chief of the Ten Devilish Domains! "
"Vice Domain Chief? That's impossible? "
"Why not? My cousin saw it with his own eyes. He is participating in the combat examinations this time. My cousin said that the demon is called Ying Shan. He is in the Supernatural Intermediate State!"
"Supernatural Intermediate State? Oh my god … how are they still alive? "
"I heard that Fang Zhengzhi obtained a sword. It was the sword of Sagely Battle God Meng Tian. Then, he killed the demon called Ying Shan."
"Fang Zhengzhi killed Ying Shan?! He just entered the Heavenly Reflection State, right? How is this possible? I don't believe that he could even block a single attack, much less kill him! "
In the teahouse, youths dressed in luxurious robes discussed. Furthermore, there were some busybodies shouting at the side. However, everyone was skeptical.
However, the gates of the Imperial Academy were tightly shut. This was an indisputable fact. This also meant that something must have happened in the combat examinations.
...
In the tent of the patrol barracks.
King Duan Lin Xinjue's expression was rather ugly. As the imperial prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, he was naturally not worried about losing his life. However, handing this matter to the Ministry of Law for investigation made him feel uneasy.
Because, the Ministry of Law had always been controlled by the Crown Prince. If the Ministry of Law used this opportunity to pin a crime on him, even he would not be able to escape punishment.
Below King Duan Lin Xinjue, Elder Wen, who was dressed in a black and white Taoist robe, also frowned.
In comparison, Mister Hua, who was dressed in a scholarly robe, appeared somewhat indifferent. He sat quietly on his chair, as if waiting for King Duan to speak.
"Mister Hua, you seem to have an idea?" King Duan looked at Mister Hua's indifferent expression and felt somewhat doubtful.
"Your highness, I don't really have an idea. However, I believe that the Crown Prince should be the one who is anxious about this. Your highness, you don't have to be too anxious." Mister Hua smiled slightly.
"Why do you say that?"
"The biggest crime in this matter is naturally Han Changfeng. Even though the Ministry of Law is controlled by the Crown Prince, if we really investigate this, it will not benefit the Crown Prince."
"What do you mean?"
"Your highness, if you want to gain the upper hand in this matter, you only need to do one thing!"
"What is it?"
"Plead on Han Changfeng's behalf in front of the Emperor."
"You want me to plead on Han Changfeng's behalf? Father is currently in a rage. I am not supervising him well, how can I plead on his behalf? "King Duan Lin Xinjue could not understand.
"Your highness, please think back. What was the reason you requested to supervise the Imperial Examination in front of the Emperor?"
"Of course it was to protect the talented … wait a minute, you mean?" When King Duan Lin Xinjue heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had understood something.
"Han Changfeng has been the chief examiner for the Imperial Examination for many years. Even though he made a mistake this time, the Emperor still has his heart. If you plead on Han Changfeng's behalf, then the Emperor would naturally think that you are protecting the talented in the Imperial Court. Why would he blame you?"
"However, the Emperor's heart is hard to predict. What is the point of me taking such a risk?"
"There are two benefits. First, to establish the Emperor's reputation of valuing talents. Even if the Emperor blames you, he will not punish you sincerely. Second, if you plead on Han Changfeng's behalf, what would the Crown Prince think?"
"Naturally …" When King Duan Lin Xinjue said this, his eyes finally lit up, "I understand now. Mister Hua is killing two birds with one stone?"
Han Changfeng is the Crown Prince's teacher. If the Crown Prince does not plead on his behalf, but Your Highness pleads on his behalf, it means that Your Highness values talent. Furthermore, Your Highness can take the opportunity to release the news of you begging for Han Changfeng's son. Even if the Crown Prince still trusts Han Changfeng, Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping has always been arbitrary. He will definitely not hold back because of Han Changfeng's title as the Crown Prince's teacher. Then, there will be two results. One is that the Crown Prince and Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping will part ways because of this matter. The other is that one side gives in. As for Han Changfeng, regardless of whether he is exonerated or not, he will not be as favored as he was in the past. "
"Mister Hua's move is brilliant! There is another matter that I would like to consult Mister Hua on. Fang Zhengzhi obtained Meng Tian's sword in the World of the Sage … "
"That sword belongs to the Sagely Battle God Meng Tian. Fang Zhengzhi is only a commoner. Your Highness need not worry about this."
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