This sudden turn of events definitely caused the commanders to be slightly shocked. After all, the powers displayed by the four demons were indeed terrifying.
Then …
…
The commanders didn't know if it was wrong to judge the situation this way.
However, in reality, they all knew that the relationship between these scholars and Fang Zhengzhi wasn't as harmonious as they imagined. Hence, under such circumstances, the chances of them standing out to block Fang Zhengzhi's path was naturally extremely low.
However, at this moment, these two scholars had clearly blocked in front of Fang Zhengzhi. Furthermore, they had blocked in front of Fang Zhengzhi without any hesitation.
Hence, it was impossible for them to not be shocked at all.
Of course, this was only a guess in their hearts. From a certain perspective, it was also possible that the scholars had been won over by the talents displayed by Fang Zhengzhi, and suddenly understood the bigger picture. This wasn't completely impossible.
It was precisely because of this possibility that, apart from being shocked, the commanders didn't immediately block the movements of the two scholars. Instead, they quietly observed the situation.
However, this slight hesitation also caused them to see a scene that shocked them.
With a flash, the two scholars blocked in front of the four demons, and also arrived in front of Fang Zhengzhi. They even drew out a sword in their hands.
This wasn't a problem at all. However, the problem was, the swords in their hands didn't pierce towards the four demons in front of them. Instead, they turned around and pierced towards Fang Zhengzhi behind them.
In other words, as they shouted loudly to protect the citizens and scholars of the Great Xia, the swords in their hands were doing the complete opposite.
"Slash!"
Fresh blood spurted out like a flower and sprayed into the air.
A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the two scholars, and the corners of their mouths instinctively curved into a pleased smile. However, this smile didn't last for too long.
Very quickly, the two scholars lowered their heads.
Their eyes were evidently filled with a sense of disbelief. Because, they discovered that the fresh blood that spurted out like a fountain actually came from their chests.
Shock.
The two scholars were shocked. The four demons were similarly shocked.
The other military commanders standing behind Fang Zhengzhi were also stunned by the scene in front of them. Because, everything happened too quickly.
"You … when did you … discover it?!" A faint sound emerged from the mouths of the two scholars as their eyes stared fixedly at Fang Zhengzhi in front of them.
They really didn't understand.
Why was Fang Zhengzhi able to expose their plans so easily time and time again?
"I knew it from the moment you followed the four of them here." Fang Zhengzhi smirked.
Mediate?
What time was it now? Who had the time to come and mediate?
Fang Zhengzhi did not think that any of the candidates in the court examinations would have such childish hobbies. Of course, he could not be 100% sure about this.
The real truth came from one sentence.
Since ancient times, whether it was the previous world or this world, there was a saying that had been widely spread.
That was, the onlooker sees the game more clearly than the person involved.
Whenever Fang Zhengzhi considered problems in the past, he would always use this kind of line of thought. However, when these two scholars stood out with a righteous expression on their faces.
Then, he learned another truth …
At certain times, perhaps only those who were truly involved in the situation would know!
Would these two scholars be able to see the bigger picture? Others might not be sure, but Fang Zhengzhi was almost certain that it was impossible!
"There is still a 'sword' hidden within the sword!" When Fang Zhengzhi saw the two scholars pass by the four demons, he could already confirm this matter in his heart.
What was the definition of a sneak attack?
It was naturally impossible to defend against!
Fang Zhengzhi was an expert in sneak attacks. Hence, he naturally knew what was truly impossible to defend against. The last time he met Bai Xing was in The Vast World.
From then on, Fang Zhengzhi knew that Bai Xing's intelligence wasn't low.
Of course …
There was another person who wasn't low either. That was Yun Qingwu.
Since that was the case, then how could this sneak attack plan, which took so much time and effort, only have one part?
A plan within a plan, a hidden sneak attack within a sneak attack, a sword hidden within a sword.
That was the real killer move.
Fang Zhengzhi knew these things very well. Hence, he could only look on helplessly and condescendingly as he waited for the other party to show off in front of an expert in sneak attacks.
Since you like to hide a sneak attack within a sneak attack, then I shall grant you your wish.
In the instant that the two scholars leaped past the four demons, Fang Zhengzhi's sword had already struck.
There was a very good saying.
Never show your back to the enemy.
Because, that was an extremely … stupid action!
"You knew when you ran over? Why … why?! We … we want to know the reason! "The expressions of the two scholars were evidently somewhat filled with disbelief, and their tone seemed extremely agitated.
"Careful!"
Just as Fang Zhengzhi prepared to answer the two scholars' questions.
An urgent voice suddenly rang out beside his ear. He was somewhat familiar with this voice. If he didn't guess wrongly, it was Teng Shisheng.
But, what did this' careful 'mean?
Fang Zhengzhi didn't react immediately. However, he was still slow. He instinctively took a step back, and it was precisely this step that allowed him to see the two swords.
Two swords piercing towards his throat like dragons.
These two swords naturally came from the hands of the two scholars. However, because Fang Zhengzhi was too close to the two scholars, his line of sight just happened to ignore these two swords.
Fang Zhengzhi very rarely broke out in cold sweat.
However, this time, when he saw these two swords, his back was instantly drenched in cold sweat. He had seen through the true intentions of the two scholars.
But …
He didn't seem to see through the determination of the other party!
This didn't have much to do with Fang Zhengzhi's foresight. This was a type of thinking. Fang Zhengzhi was a person who was more afraid of pain and death. Hence, when he thought about problems, he would naturally ignore this point.
And, the two "scholars" in front of him were precisely using this point.
They did it on purpose!
From the beginning to the end, the slightly "exaggerated" acting skills of the other party, that extremely stupid and flawed logic, were actually all to pave the way for this final attack.
In other words, the other party wanted Fang Zhengzhi to see through it. Or, it could be said that he wanted Fang Zhengzhi to think that he had already seen through it, and that everything was within his control.
And at this moment, it was usually when a person would let his guard down.
In reality …
At this moment, it was when the other party truly paid attention. The other party's true killing move was actually the most ordinary and plain close-range attack after being struck by the sword!
It was very dangerous. This close brush with the God of Death caused even Fang Zhengzhi to break out in cold sweat. If not for the fact that Teng Shisheng was also very close to him, if not for Teng Shisheng's reminder.
Then, he seemed to really feel complacently that the other party was displaying his slight skill in front of an expert!
The demon race!
Yun Qingwu!
Only at this moment, did Fang Zhengzhi finally understand what the demon race was, and what Yun Qingwu was. Only then did he truly understand how lucky he was to win in The Vast World the previous time.
"Fang Zhengzhi, Domain Chief Bai wants us to pass on a message to you. How can an ant fight against a gigantic beast that covers the heavens? You are an intelligent person, you naturally know what this sentence means! "The swords of the two scholars missed.
This caused a trace of disappointment to flash across their eyes.
However, after this trace of disappointment flashed across their eyes, the two scholars didn't show a pained expression of regret. Instead, they stood silently on the spot.
Calmness. That was the calmness of standing in the middle of an army of ten thousand.
The assassination had failed.
The two scholars didn't have any intention of continuing their pursuit. Because, they knew very clearly that once they missed an opportunity, they would miss it forever.
"Let's go!" The two scholars turned around and looked at the four demons behind them.
At the same time, the wounds on their chests also slowly healed. Even though the blood that gushed out didn't stop flowing, they didn't care at all. They didn't even take a second look.
"Roger!" When the four demons heard the words of the two scholars, they bowed slightly. Then, without any hesitation, they leapt towards the two walls of the wind valley from four different directions.
The two scholars similarly didn't hesitate. Following closely behind, they leapt and tapped on the body of a Silver Horned Wolf. Using the momentum, they instantly reached the top of the two walls.
They came very quickly.
They also walked very quickly.
Furthermore, their method was so unique and without any hesitation.
"Trying to escape? Stop them! "
"Quick, quickly shoot the arrows!"
"Don't let them escape!"
At this moment, the commanders also reacted. Of course, if they still didn't understand at this moment, then they would really be stupid.
The demon race. Among the twenty scholars, there were actually seven demons hidden. Six of them launched a sneak attack on Fang Zhengzhi, while one was killed by Fang Zhengzhi's Million Arrow Illustration.
This kind of thing was simply unheard of.
Furthermore, most importantly, if these seven scholars were impersonated by the demon race, then where were the seven scholars participating in the Court Combat Examination?
Nobody knew.
However, this didn't affect the soldiers who had already drawn their bows to the fullest. At the instant the order was given, hundreds of white-feathered arrows flew into the air.
Like raindrops, they shot towards the six demons on the two walls of the wind valley.
At the same time, a melodious and high-pitched sound of a flute rang out once again. Mixed within the white-feathered arrows, it shot towards the six demons.
Fang Zhengzhi naturally didn't chase after them.
It wasn't that he didn't want to. Rather, he knew very clearly that all six of them were of the Supernatural State. If he didn't guess wrongly, even that "Young Master Li" on the ground was of the Supernatural State.
However, in order to carry out the plan smoothly and let him think that everything was under his control, that "Young Master Li" had actually forcefully taken two attacks from his Million Sword Illustration.
With his internal organs severely injured, even if he was of the Supernatural State, wouldn't he have to lie down for a while?
Then, the reason why Fang Zhengzhi didn't chase after them was too simple. With his abilities, how could he defend against the counterattack of six Supernatural State demons?
Chase after them?
The outcome was almost certain that the other party would definitely sacrifice one or two more in order to kill him. Then, they would use his head to reply to their orders.
Fang Zhengzhi didn't really understand why the demon race would sacrifice a powerful Supernatural State cultivator for his own head. However, in reality, that was indeed the other party's actions.
At the same time that the white-feathered arrows shot out, black spears also shot out from their hands.
However, this didn't have much of an effect.
The movements of the six demons were very fast. The two walls of the wind valley were covered in white frost. However, when their feet stepped on it, it was almost as if they were stepping on flat ground.
Rays of faint blue light shone beneath their feet, causing their speed to be extremely fast. In just an instant, they had already climbed to the top of the two walls of the wind valley.
"Looks like they are going to escape?" All along, Fang Zhengzhi didn't really value one thing. That was power. He felt that at many times, intelligence was more important than power.
However, now, in front of six Supernatural State demons, he felt as if he had nowhere to exert his power.
He had five hundred Silver Horned Wolf Cavalries by his side and over forty thousand Great Xia soldiers. This was supposed to be the time when he could sweep across the Southern Mountain Range.
However, the result was that he had been assassinated. Then, he had to watch as the other party escaped just like that. Honestly speaking, it was quite impossible for him not to be a little unhappy.
He didn't know if it was because he was unhappy.
Or, it was because Fang Zhengzhi was holding a sword in his hand. At this moment, a faint purple glow evidently flashed across Fang Zhengzhi's eyes.
At the same time, Fang Zhengzhi raised the sword in his hand.
The name of the sword was Traceless!
However, at the tip of the sword, there was a mark that was as demonic as purple. It was crystal clear like blood and shone with a cold and strange glow, bringing with it a killing intent that was as vast as the sea.
"High Mountain … Flowing Water!"
Fang Zhengzhi roared softly and the sword in his hand slowly descended from the sky.
In the horizon, a bright silver moon appeared out of nowhere. It was originally a bright silver. However, for some unknown reason, within that silver light, there seemed to be a faint trace of purple.
A waterfall descended from the silver moon.
Then, with an incomparably terrifying speed, it transformed into six rays of silver light. Every ray of silver light was like a thread, suffused with a cold and piercing aura as it descended towards the six demons who had just climbed to the two walls of the wind valley.
At this moment, the eyes of the six demons lit up.
One by one, their gazes looked towards the six rays of silver light descending from the horizon. At this moment, their expressions changed slightly. It was very complicated, but also seemed to be somewhat relieved.
They had received a mission from Bai Xing.
When they wanted to take Fang Zhengzhi's or Nangong Hao's life at all costs, they had once asked themselves a question. Why was the order to do so at all costs?
However, now, they seemed to understand.
When the six rays of silver light descended, they somewhat understood.
Indeed …
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