"Something that suits me the best?" Fang Zhengzhi's eyes lit up. He reached out with his right hand, "Then give it to me!"
"Lord Fang, this thing is most effective in unexpected situations. If everyone knows that you have this thing, I'm afraid …" The middle-aged examinee looked at his surroundings and hesitated.
"Understood!" Fang Zhengzhi nodded and leapt to the candidate's side. He did not suspect that the candidate was up to no good. After all, the duel was over.
"Official Fang, this is called the Seven Treasure Box!" The candidate carefully placed a box of needles in Fang Zhengzhi's hands.
"Seven Treasure Box?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the black box in his hands.
"Yes, this is made up of seven different treasures. They were crafted by the famous Mohist craftsmen according to the Seven Star Formation. Under normal circumstances, anyone below the pinnacle Heavenly Reflection State would not be able to defend against it. However, if you least expect it, even a Supernatural State cultivator would not be able to defend against it!" The candidate explained carefully.
"So powerful? You... you wanted to use this to ambush me? "
"Yes..."
"Alright, thank you!"
"You're welcome. A good saddle goes with a good horse. I believe that this item will be more effective in Official Fang's hands!" The candidate said sincerely.
"Hahaha... you have good taste!" Fang Zhengzhi nodded and chuckled.
All of the officials were puzzled when they heard Fang Zhengzhi's laughter. Wasn't this a little too strange? Fang Zhengzhi had ambushed the candidate, but the candidate was now giving him something?
Shouldn't the wicked have their retribution?
I can't be a good person in the future!
...
The duel between Fang Zhengzhi and the middle-aged examinee did not take up too much time. The outcome was just as everyone expected. However, the process was truly shocking.
After the invigilator announced the results...
The final round of the Court Examinations was about to begin.
Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu were up against each other.
Based on Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu's results in the Theory Examinations, the results of their duel would also determine the First and Second Rank of the Imperial Examinations.
Would Fang Zhengzhi win?
Or would Yan Xiu of the Yan Family win?
All of the officials looked at the two on the arena. They were all guessing the outcome of this duel that would determine the outcome of the Imperial Examinations.
From the power they had displayed, Fang Zhengzhi had reached the pinnacle of the Heavenly Reflection State.
Yan Xiu also had the upper hand against Xing Qingsui. He was also at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Reflection State to be able to fight against Xing Qingsui.
This was a duel between two pinnacle Heavenly Reflection cultivators, and they were both below the age of 18.
This battle was not only about who would be the champion of the Imperial Examinations. It also had another special meaning. That was, who was the number one genius in the Great Xia Dynasty this time round?
In the arena.
Fang Zhengzhi looked at Yan Xiu, and Yan Xiu looked back at him.
"Looks like we'll have to fight again." Fang Zhengzhi said helplessly.
"Yes." Yan Xiu nodded.
"The last time we left the Flame Capital City, you said that you would defeat me. I'll give you this chance now. " Fang Zhengzhi nodded as well. He and Yan Xiu were friends. As such, he naturally could not hold back in the arena.
"Alright."
"Do you use weapons?"
"What about you?"
"I don't need one."
"Then I don't need one either." Yan Xiu kept his Mountain and River, Heaven and Earth Fan.
All of the officials began to worry when they saw Yan Xiu keep his Mountain and River, Heaven and Earth Fan. Could Fang Zhengzhi be trusted?
In the previous arena, there was a living example.
Ping Yang glanced at the surrounding officials with a look of disdain. Then, she turned to look at King Duan, who had a dark expression on his face.
Her clear and limpid eyes suddenly lit up.
"Sixth Brother, do you think Fang Zhengzhi will cheat?"
King Duan had been in a bad mood ever since the duel began. When he heard Ping Yang's words, he turned to look at her.
"Fang Zhengzhi's words cannot be trusted!" King Duan replied without hesitation.
"Is that so? If that's the case, why don't we make a bet? "Ping Yang's face lit up with excitement.
"Oh? What do you want to bet? "King Duan asked curiously.
"I heard that you have a good bow called the 'Sun Shooting Bow'..." Ping Yang said expectantly.
"I can't give you the Sun Shooting Bow! That's my personal weapon! "King Duan did not wait for Ping Yang to finish before rejecting her.
"But you only have a weapon. Why don't you make use of this opportunity to get yourself one?" Ping Yang seemed to have predicted King Duan's response. She did not give up. She continued to tempt him.
"You want to use your Snow Jade to bet with me?" King Duan's eyes glimmered. There was only one Snow Jade in Ping Yang's possession in the entire capital. It would be a lie to say that he didn't want to be in charge of the military.
However, the Snow Jade had always been Ping Yang's most prized possession. He had never used it for a bet.
"The Snow Jade is nothing. I will use the Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion!" Ping Yang waved him off generously.
"Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion? Isn't that brother's... "
"You don't have to worry about that. The Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion is in my residence now. When have I ever gone back on my words? "Ping Yang interrupted King Duan and patted his chest.
The Ninth Prince, Lin Yun, who was sitting beside King Duan, heard this and his face turned gloomy.
The Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion was his.
However, he could not get it back now. The reason was simple. When Chi Guyan borrowed the stallion from him, she said that Ping Yang had to return it when she returned to the capital.
However, life was unpredictable...
Chi Guyan had gone to the Heaven Dao Pavilion. She had not returned to the capital.
As such, the Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion was the biggest sacrifice. Even though Chi Guyan had sent someone to deliver a letter, Ping Yang swallowed it when the Ninth Prince handed it to him.
At that moment, Lin Yun's heart shattered.
Robbery?
The guards in Ping Yang's residence were even fiercer than the palace.
Reason?
The only evidence was eaten by Ping Yang. Regardless of how much the Emperor doted on Ping Yang. Even if he was not biased, he could not reason without evidence.
His Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion was in the clutches of the devil. There was no way he could get it back.
And now, Ping Yang was using his Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion as a wager. Most importantly, it was used as a wager right in front of him. Only he himself knew how he felt about it.
King Duan turned to look at Ninth Prince Lin Yun.
Ninth Prince Lin Yun knew what King Duan was trying to say. He gritted his teeth. He nodded.
He could not get it back anyway.
He might as well do Fang Zhengzhi a favor.
"Alright, I will bet with you today. I bet that Fang Zhengzhi will draw his sword!" King Duan saw that the Ninth Prince was silent and knew that the Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion had most likely been tricked away by Ping Yang.
"It's a deal! Hahaha … "Ping Yang could no longer conceal the excitement on her face when she heard Lin Xinjue agree.
King Duan Lin Xinjue was happy as well. He had not been feeling too good watching this duel. Now that someone had given him a Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion for free, he felt much better.
Fang Zhengzhi did not know that Ping Yang had placed a wager on him.
All of his attention was on Yan Xiu. This was because he could feel Yan Xiu's immense confidence.
It was a confidence that came from the depths of his heart.
"I am ready." Yan Xiu bowed to Fang Zhengzhi.
"I am ready too." Fang Zhengzhi returned the bow.
"Then let's begin."
"Alright!"
In the eyes of the officials, Fang Zhengzhi had never been one to pay attention to etiquette. However, this time, when he and Yan Xiu stood on stage, they bowed to each other.
This caused the officials to be somewhat surprised.
However, their astonishment was quickly replaced by astonishment.
"Open!" A voice rang out from the arena. And then … Almost all of the officials stood up subconsciously.
Because, on the arena, Yan Xiu had already moved.
Generally speaking, the civil and military officials were of good moral character. Of course, they would not stand up in the arena. But now, not only did they stand up, even Emperor Lin Mubai's legs moved slightly.
The reason was that after the indifferent Yan Xiu said that word, his expression suddenly became somewhat pained. Droplets of sweat flowed down his forehead like rain.
That was not the most important thing. The most important thing was the soles of his feet.
He was stepping on two faint red whirlpools.
It was not formed by the condensation of air, but seemed to have suddenly emerged from the bottom of the arena, appearing out of thin air. Yan Xiu's legs seemed to be pulled by the two vortexes, as though they were about to sink in.
"That's right, Yan Xiu went to that place!"
"My god, he is only 16 years old. He just broke through to the Heavenly Reflection State. How could that old man bear to throw him into that place?!"
"I never expected that the Yan Family would have someone who could walk out alive. Furthermore, he is only 16 years old..."
"Yan Xiu! The results of this round are out. However, this year's court examinations are going to be interesting! "
All of the officials were shocked when they saw this. Then, they looked at Fang Zhengzhi sympathetically.
"After I returned this time, I actually went to a place." Yan Xiu gently wiped the sweat off his forehead. He seemed to be narrating, but at the same time, he seemed to be talking to himself.
"What place?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Yan Xiu. He was curious. However, Yan Xiu had never been one to talk about himself. As such, Fang Zhengzhi did not take the initiative to ask.
"A world, a parallel world similar to the Heavenly Treasure Hall of the Divine Constabulary. The people of the dynasty call that place the" Non-Heaven World ", while the people of the Yan family call it the" Ancestral Hell "!"
"Ancestral Hell?" Fang Zhengzhi was confused.
"Mm, I am going to attack!" Yan Xiu did not continue.
"Come on!" Fang Zhengzhi nodded, implying that he had waited for a long time, so he could come if he wanted.
"Woosh!" A sharp gust of wind blew through the air as a figure appeared in front of Fang Zhengzhi.
Fang Zhengzhi's relaxed expression changed instantly. He knew that Yan Xiu must have improved. After all, he had seen Yan Xiu and Xing Qingsui's battle.
However...
The speed that Yan Xiu displayed just now and the speed that Yan Xiu displayed now were two completely different concepts.
Transformed?
Fang Zhengzhi reflexively used his Wind Shadow Technique to retreat.
However, this did not seem to be of any use.
Yan Xiu's figure had already followed closely behind, like a ghost that could not be shaken off. Furthermore, his speed was evidently much faster than Fang Zhengzhi's.
Fang Zhengzhi had seen this speed before.
When he fought Ying Shan in the World of the Sage, Ying Shan's speed was similar.
What the hell?
He had broken through to the Rebirth State in a few months?
Just as Fang Zhengzhi was in shock, an extremely sharp aura had already pounced on him. It was an aura that was as sharp as the edge of a blade, carrying with it an unstoppable aura.
Fang Zhengzhi reflexively dodged to the right.
"Rip!" With a sound, the blue gown was directly cut into a short-sleeved shirt.
At the same time, a thin crack appeared on the stage. The cut was smooth and cut deep into the ground. There were no cracks on the surrounding rocks.
Fang Zhengzhi's eyes widened.
What was that?
He glanced at Yan Xiu. He realized that Yan Xiu was not closing in on him. Instead, he was standing where Fang Zhengzhi was.
He was still standing on the two red whirlpools, his expression pained.
However, this was not what Fang Zhengzhi was most concerned about. What Fang Zhengzhi was most concerned about was the fact that Yan Xiu did not have any weapons in his hands.
As such...
What the hell was this incision that was as smooth as a knife?
All of the officials exchanged glances when they saw the cut on the stage. They all saw the same expression in each other's eyes.
"He has mastered it!"
"He is only 16 years old, and he has already reached this stage!"
"In the history of the Great Xia Dynasty, there have been Heavenly Reflection cultivators who have reached this stage. However, he is the only one who has reached this stage at 16!"
"If everything goes according to plan, he will be the next successor of the Yan Family."
"The outcome of this duel has been decided. I wonder what the Emperor will do for Yan Xiu!"
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