In the middle of the hole, there was a sword.
It was a sword that looked extremely ordinary. There were no patterns on the hilt, nor were there any gorgeous carvings. From the hilt up to the smooth blade, it slowly turned from black to bright.
A faint purple light was emitted from the ground. It was an extremely demonic purple, and it was also the last drop of Demon Emperor Si Kong's blood essence.
This sword could not be described as extravagant. However, none of the officials thought that this was an ordinary sword.
This was the sword of Sagely Battle God Meng Tian. This was also the sword that killed Demon Lord Si Kong.
In the throne room, everyone's eyes were focused on the sword.
"This is Sagely Battle God Meng Tian's sword?!"
"The radiance of the sword is incredible!"
"With this sword, we can definitely restore the reputation of the Great Xia Dynasty!"
All of the officials stared at the sword. Their eyes were filled with a strong desire, but no one dared to make a move.
This was because the sword was too important.
Sagely Battle God Meng Tian was once a hero of the Great Xia Dynasty. He was the foundation of the nation and the pride of mankind. His sword was the inheritance of this foundation and pride.
King Duan and Crown Prince Lin Tianrong stared at the sword as well. Their eyes glimmered, and King Duan's hands trembled involuntarily.
If he could get his hands on this sword, his position in the Great Xia Dynasty would be even more secure.
This did not have much to do with the sword itself. It was the sword of Sagely Battle God Meng Tian. It represented the will of Sagely Battle God Meng Tian.
When Sagely Battle God Meng Tian's will was added to his body, who in the three armies would dare to defy him?!
Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's palms were sweating. He knew what King Duan was thinking. Did he want to use Sagely Battle God Meng Tian's name to intimidate the three armies?
How could he let King Duan have his way? No matter what, he had to get his hands on this sword. This sword represented the will of Sagely Battle God Meng Tian.
Emperor Lin Mubai was slightly surprised. However, he was only surprised. Everything in the world belonged to the Emperor. Although the sword was stuck in the ground, it was as if it was in his hand.
As long as he wanted it, he could take it at any time.
Yan Xiu. Ping Yang, Xing Qingsui and Nangong Mu had seen this sword before.
As such, they knew that this was the sword that Fang Zhengzhi had obtained in the World of the Sage. However, why did Fang Zhengzhi stab the sword into the ground?
Furthermore, Fang Zhengzhi's words …
What did that mean?
"It has an owner?!"
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's expression was slightly darker than everyone else's. Even though he was also looking at the sword, he could not. He was thinking the same thing as Yan Xiu and the rest, thinking about what Fang Zhengzhi had just said.
"Since it has an owner, even if it's thrown on the ground, it can't be taken away by others!"
What was the meaning behind these words coming from Fang Zhengzhi's mouth?
Could it be …
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping suddenly had a bad feeling. It was a strong feeling, but he couldn't believe that it was real.
Fang Zhengzhi was actually a little nervous. However, he was not nervous about the sword. He was nervous about the huge hole in the throne room.
Oh no, I threw it too hard …
Where was this?
The throne room!
This time, he was definitely in trouble. In the Throne Room. I'm not going to have to pay for poking such a big hole, right? How much would I have to pay...
If I said I didn't do it on purpose, would anyone believe me?
Fang Zhengzhi's gaze swept across the officials, then sneaked a peek at King Duan, Crown Prince, and Emperor Lin Mubai.
He heaved a sigh of relief.
Everyone's attention was not on the hole. It was on the sword. That made things easier. Should he push the blame to the sword? He couldn't just kill the sword or demand compensation from the sword, right?
When he thought of this, Fang Zhengzhi became even bolder. He looked at the officials in the court with an innocent expression on his face.
"Fang Zhengzhi, you just said that since it has an owner, even if it's thrown on the ground, it can't be taken away by others. What do you mean by that?" One of the officials stepped out from the crowd after receiving Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's signal.
"What do I mean? Don't tell me you don't even understand that? I really don't know how you passed the Law of Dao examinations … "Fang Zhengzhi looked at the official condescendingly.
"How did I pass the Law of Dao examinations?!"
All of the officials looked at Fang Zhengzhi. To say such a thing to a rank four official in the throne room was an insult.
Furthermore, it was a direct insult …
This feeling was like a knowledgeable sage picking up the most basic book of the "Three Character Classic of the Law of Dao", only for it to be snatched away by a child, who then said, "Return it to me, you won't understand it!"
He wanted to die.
"You …" The minister's face alternated between red and white. He wanted to argue, but as a fourth-rank official, if he really argued with a commoner in the imperial court, he would really become a laughing stock. So, he could only suppress his anger. "I'm asking you, what is the meaning of your words?"
"Oh, so you are asking me what I mean? But, didn't Prime Minister Yu explain it clearly just now? Once an item has an owner, even if it falls to the ground and is picked up by someone else, it has nothing to do with the person who picked it up. You don't think that Prime Minister Yu is wrong, do you? "Fang Zhengzhi was enlightened.
"Hahaha … Prime Minister Yu is right, but you seem to be saying that this sword belongs to you? Fang Zhengzhi, I admit that you are talented, but this sword belongs to the Sagely Battle God Meng Tian. It belongs to the dynasty, why is it yours? "The official chuckled. He did not think that Yu Yiping's words had anything to do with Fang Zhengzhi.
"That's simple. Whose item does it belong to? Just call her and see if she agrees?" Fang Zhengzhi replied matter-of-factly.
He had summoned the sword in the World of the Sage. As such, he was confident that he could get the sword back. This was an indisputable fact. All he needed was someone to question it.
Then, he could point it out himself.
"Don't tell me you can …"
"Official Wang!"
A voice interrupted the official. Then, the Law Official Wan Chong, who had been watching from the side, stood up and shook his head at the official.
As the main judge of the Imperial Examination, he knew more about what happened in the World of the Sage than anyone else. He also knew that Fang Zhengzhi was the one who summoned the sword.
Right now, Fang Zhengzhi was obviously setting a trap.
As long as the official said something that he did not believe, then Fang Zhengzhi could summon the sword. When that time came, all of the officials would have a hard time responding to Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's words.
Using Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's words to intimidate the officials?
Law Official Wan Chong smirked. He had to admit that Fang Zhengzhi's scheming was admirable. However, this was the throne room. How could a brat who had not even entered the court be allowed to mess things up?
"Fang Zhengzhi, you found this sword in the World of the Sage and used it to kill the demons. As such, this sword will listen to you temporarily. However, this does not prove that this sword is yours!"
"Furthermore, this sword has inherited the will of the Holy Battle God Meng Tian. Killing the demons is its core. As such, I am actually very willing to believe that you can use this sword. However, the Great Xia Dynasty is full of talents. This sword should be given to someone more powerful to unleash its true power!"
"Of course, I also believe that ten years later, or five years later, you might have decent strength. At that time, you will be able to contribute to the dynasty. His Majesty is wise, so how could he not bestow this sword to you?"
When Law Official Wan Chong finished speaking, he looked at Fang Zhengzhi with a smug look in his eyes. He knew that Fang Zhengzhi's thoughts were in his control.
Then …
How would he be able to do anything?
When the official who had just stepped forward heard Wan Chong's words, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He finally understood the danger he had just been in. He had almost been fooled by a brat who had not even entered the Imperial Court.
If that had happened, he would have had to take off his official robes.
He couldn't help but show a grateful expression to Wan Chong, then quietly retreated into the crowd.
All of the other officials understood Fang Zhengzhi's intentions. They were slightly taken aback and mocked him. He had not even entered the court and he wanted to challenge the officials?
Newborn calves do not fear tigers. However, even though he wanted to, he did not have the strength to do so.
His efforts were futile.
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's gaze darkened. He had thought that Fang Zhengzhi had given in. He never expected that Fang Zhengzhi would try to use his influence.
However, he was still too naive. He would only be a laughing stock.
Law Official Wan Chong saw that Fang Zhengzhi had stopped talking and that all of the officials were looking at him. He knew that it was time to end this farce.
"I will present the sword on behalf of Young Master Fang!" After Law Official Wan Chong finished speaking, he smiled at Fang Zhengzhi, then looked at Emperor Lin Mubai on the Dragon Throne.
Finally, after receiving a signal from Emperor Lin Mubai, he walked over to the sword.
He coughed lightly and calmly grabbed the hilt of his sword.
He exerted some strength and pulled gently …
It did not budge.
"Oh? It is indeed a good sword. It is more than a foot deep. Hahaha … let me use a little more strength! "Law Official Wan Chong blushed awkwardly as he did not manage to pull the sword out.
However, as shrewd as he was, how could he not know what to do in the Imperial Court?
He immediately burst into laughter.
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