If in the previous round, Yan Xiu swept his opponent off the arena in a domineering manner, then in this round, Yan Xiu was obviously weak.
In the previous round, against Chen Yuanfang's strong abilities, Yan Xiu used a method that no one expected.
However, in this round, just as everyone thought that Yan Xiu was going to use force, he used Wind Shadow Technique instead. Furthermore, he seemed to be playing with it.
From the start to the end, he did not make a single move.
This caused the examinee standing opposite Yan Xiu, who had already prepared to defend himself, to be completely dumbfounded. Looking at the elusive Yan Xiu on the arena, the examinee felt as if he had been slapped in the face by a huge wave, his head spinning.
"Strategy?"
"Pretending to be weak?"
"Trying to lure me in? Then defeat me? "
Many thoughts flashed past the examinee's mind, but he quickly dismissed them. In a battle on the arena, only the weak would use strategies.
However, between him and Yan Xiu, was Yan Xiu the weak one?
Obviously not.
Then...
What was Yan Xiu's motive?
"That's right, to buy time!" At this point, the examinee instantly understood. However, the feeling of being played like a monkey was not a good one.
Just as he was thinking, a ray of sword light slashed towards him.
The examinee was completely stunned.
Eh? What happened to buying time?
"Boom!" The examinee did not even have time to react before the ray of sword light landed on his body. Then, his body flew up.
However, fortunately, he did not fall off the arena, but rolled to the side of the arena.
Furthermore...
Even more fortunately, this ray of sword light did not seem to be too sharp. He only suffered some superficial injuries, not even a single bone was broken.
Evidently, Yan Xiu did not use his full strength.
If the examinee did not understand this result, he would be a fool. Yan Xiu was buying time. However, if he continued to dodge, it would definitely attract the attention of the surrounding officials.
Hence, it was natural. He had become a sandbag.
"Fight!" The examinee had his own pride. It was fine if he wanted to buy time, but why did he want to play like a sandbag? This could not be tolerated!
To be able to successfully pass so many rounds, the examinee was naturally not weak.
Rays of sword light shot out from the long sword in his hand. It was dazzling and seemed to possess extraordinary might.
But it didn't seem to have any effect.
Yan Xiu's Wind Shadow Technique was too fleeting. The sword in his hand could not even touch Yan Xiu's clothes, much less hurt him.
Helplessly, he was struck again, and his body was sent flying again.
…
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the examinee's body had already suffered countless swords, and he had been sent flying countless times. However, he was very "lucky" that he did not fall off the stage.
The surrounding officials sighed as they watched the 'intense' duels, "Is this really the second round of the preliminary examinations?"
The time it took for two incense sticks to burn passed.
The time it took for three incense sticks to burn was up.
Four incense sticks …
After an unknown amount of time, the competition on the arena continued. Sword light flashed, but the person who flew up was always the same person.
The officials were all frowning and wiping the sweat from their foreheads. This battle had gone on for far too long, so long that the sun was almost up in the sky.
From early morning till now. The sun was too strong.
However, no one dared to voice any objections. After all, even Emperor Lin Mubai had not left. Who would dare to have any other thoughts?
Furthermore. This was the preliminary examinations of the court examinations. Under such circumstances, who would dare to interrupt the duels on the arena? Even though they knew that they were stalling, they could only endure.
However, how long did they have to endure?
All of the officials were feeling bitter. They felt like they had to suffer in silence.
However, if one were to really talk about suffering, the examinees who were continuously bombarded by Yan Xiu were the ones suffering the most. Their clothes were already tattered, although they didn't suffer any serious injuries.
Even though he did not sustain any serious injuries, his body was still stained with blood.
Most importantly, this kind of mental and physical torture was really making him on the verge of collapse. He wanted to fight, but he couldn't win. But if he didn't fight, could it be that he should just admit defeat?
Yes, admit defeat!
"I can't take it anymore, I admit defeat!" The examinee's eyes lit up. He could not take it anymore. He could not bully someone like this. Furthermore, he was bullying someone in front of all the officials and the Emperor.
"Boom!"
The examinee's body flew into the air once again. However, this time, he did not struggle. Instead, he did a somersault in the air and rolled off the arena.
The crowd was silent.
He actually admitted defeat?!
All the civil and military officials exchanged glances with each other, smiling bitterly. This was simply too much. This examinee couldn't accept this. If it was anyone else, they wouldn't be able to accept this.
"Yan Xiu wins!" The invigilator was about to doze off. However, he was jolted awake by the sound of the examinee falling off the arena. He then looked up at the sun.
"It's almost noon?"
When Ping Yang, who was sitting beside Emperor Lin Mubai, heard the invigilator's words, her clear eyes instantly lit up. Her pink lips immediately pouted as she looked at Emperor Lin Mubai pitifully.
"Father, I've watched for so long. I'm so hungry!"
"Oh? Ping Yang is hungry? "Emperor Lin Mubai looked at Ping Yang lovingly.
"Your highness, there is still an hour before noon. Why don't..." Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping stood up when he heard Ping Yang's words.
"Why not what? I am hungry, I want to eat now! "Ping Yang's eyes widened.
"Yes yes yes, the princess is hungry. I will arrange for someone to prepare for you now!" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping nodded. Then, he turned to the invigilator and said, "Let's begin the next round. I will personally prepare the princess's meal. Just bear with it for a while!"
"Yes!" The invigilator knew what Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping was trying to say. Before Ping Yang could speak, he shouted, "Next round, Nangong Mu against Fang Zhengzhi!"
All of the officials smiled when they heard the invigilator's words. No matter how Yan Xiu tried to stall, no matter what Ping Yang tried to do, they were forced into a corner. In the end, it was futile.
All of the officials waited for the invigilator to announce that Fang Zhengzhi had given up.
However, at this moment, a lazy voice suddenly sounded from outside the crowd.
"He's here..."
Then, a figure walked out from the crowd. He leisurely strolled toward the arena, muttering to himself as he walked, "It's said that it's better to come at the right time than to be early. Fortunately, I was smart enough to take the main road. I didn't expect to pass through so quickly. I am indeed not late! "
"In the future, please call me the Punctual Young Master!" After the figure walked onto the stage, he grinned and showed a sincere smile to the civil and military officials below.
When the officials saw the figure walking up the stage, they were all stunned. They recognized the person who was covered in dust.
"It's... Fang Zhengzhi?!"
"He actually managed to catch up, but... what did he say? He's not late?! "
"A young gentleman who won't be late? Can this guy be any more shameless? "
All of the officials were infuriated. If not for the fact that Fang Zhengzhi was late and Yan Xiu's delay, they would not have had to endure the scorching sun for an entire morning.
"It's been a few months. You've lost weight? I brought quite a bit of meat with me. How about I roast some for you after this round? "Fang Zhengzhi looked at Yan Xiu.
"Sure sure, I want to eat too!" Before Yan Xiu could say anything, Ping Yang could no longer hold it in and shouted loudly.
"Eat what? You haven't even paid for your room! "Fang Zhengzhi looked at Ping Yang with disdain.
All of the officials were shocked by Fang Zhengzhi's words. It was a great blessing for the princess to be interested in something. Yet, not only did this guy refuse to give her food, he even wanted her to pay for her room?
Then... They all remembered the words that Ping Yang had spread.
Fifteen thousand silver taels a night!
That can't be true?
"Hmph! I am staying at Uncle Fang and Auntie Qin's house, not yours! Why should I pay for your room? "Ping Yang looked at Fang Zhengzhi with disdain.
"Uncle Fang? Auntie Qin? "
All of the officials were shocked. Ping Yang was a princess. Yet, she was addressing two commoners as uncle and auntie. This was...
"Ping Yang, don't shout." Emperor Lin Mubai knew what Ping Yang was trying to say. As such, he had to remind Ping Yang.
"Oh!" Ping Yang stuck out her tongue and did not speak. However, she glared hatefully at Fang Zhengzhi. Her expression seemed to say, I won't give it to you. What can you do to me?
Fang Zhengzhi ignored Ping Yang and looked at Yan Xiu. "How about it, do you want to eat?"
"Sure!" Yan Xiu nodded his head as he calmly walked down from the arena. However, the corners of his mouth could not help but twitch, as if he was feeling gratified from the bottom of his heart.
"Fang Zhengzhi!" At this moment, Nangong Mu had already entered the arena. His calm eyes flashed with a certain brilliance. It wasn't excitement, but a burning desire to fight.
"Yo, I haven't seen you for a few months, and you've become darker!" Fang Zhengzhi greeted Nangong Mu, who was wearing a green shirt.
"Let's fight!" Nangong Mu was much more direct.
"Fight the moment we meet? That's not a good idea. "Fang Zhengzhi replied.
"I'm ready!" Nangong Mu unsheathed his Green and Blue Dual Blade as he spoke. His battle intent surged, his expression solemn.
"Alright..." Fang Zhengzhi nodded helplessly. Then, he walked towards Nangong Mu. "Let's shake hands before we fight?"
Nangong Mu was stunned. He looked at Fang Zhengzhi, who was walking towards him. He hesitated for a moment before switching the Green and Blue Dual Blade to his left hand. Then, he reached out with his right hand.
"Watch out for my hidden weapon!" Just as Nangong Mu stretched out his right hand, a ray of silver light shot out from Fang Zhengzhi's hand and covered Nangong Mu in an overwhelming manner.
The officials surrounding the arena were stunned by the sudden turn of events. Wasn't it supposed to be a handshake? Why did he suddenly use a hidden weapon?
The change was too fast!
"Shameless!"
"He's too shameless!"
"How dare he sneak attack!"
When the civil and military officials came back to their senses, they also began to curse at the Emperor.
"This fellow … is really shameless to a certain extent!" Ping Yang did not expect Fang Zhengzhi to do this. Her mouth was so wide open that it formed an O shape.
However, Fang Zhengzhi, who was the culprit, was unperturbed.
Nangong Mu was in the pinnacle Heavenly Reflection State. He had the Green and Blue Secret Art, one of the two most powerful techniques of the Nangong Family. Fang Zhengzhi had seen it with his own eyes.
It was very normal for him to launch a surprise attack. Only a fool would go head-on against such a person. It wasn't like this was the finals!
Take a step back.
You were the one who said you were ready. Why are you blaming me?
"Clang clang clang!" The sound of needles hitting the ground could be heard. Nangong Mu did not retreat. He used his left hand to block the needles. A mirror-like frost appeared in front of him.
All of the silver needles that Fang Zhengzhi had thrown out landed on the ground.
"Fang Zhengzhi, you are still the same Fang Zhengzhi!" Nangong Mu did not seem surprised by Fang Zhengzhi's sneak attack. In fact, he felt that Fang Zhengzhi was showing him respect.
This was a twisted way of thinking.
However, Nangong Mu's way of thinking was not twisted at all.
In the World of the Sage, Fang Zhengzhi had used this method to trick the Demon Vice Domain Chief Ying Shan. If Fang Zhengzhi had given up on this method...
He would have chosen to fight him head on.
Then, Nangong Mu would feel that Fang Zhengzhi was not using his full strength.
"Thank you for the compliment!" Fang Zhengzhi took in Nangong Mu's compliments without any hesitation. Then, he crushed a black object in his hand.
Flash grenade!
In an instant, the entire arena lit up with a blinding white light.
"Oh my, my eyes, my eyes!"
"What is that?!"
"Why can't I see it!"
All of the officials began to scream. The light was too bright. It was almost as if thousands of beams of light were drilling into their eyes.
The entire arena was in chaos.
However, very quickly, the white world slowly disappeared. Then, amidst the blurriness, they seemed to see a dot of light slowly enlarging.
It was a blue dot of light.
It was especially eye-catching in the white world. Then, the dot of light solidified into something that looked like a sapphire. However, the sapphire was surrounded by countless swirls of light.
Swirl, swirl, swirl...
"What is that?!"
"Why do I feel a little... dizzy!"
"Plop!"
A voice rang out from one of the officials. Then, a second voice rang out. Before long, all of the officials fell to the ground.
For the time being, it was unknown whether or not the contestants had fallen, but what was certain was that more than half of the spectators had already fallen …
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