The location was naturally still the Qingfeng Academy. However, the location was shifted to the combat arena behind the academy. On the spacious square, three gigantic arenas were arranged in a straight line.
Behind the arenas was the judging panel for this combat examination.
Imperial Messenger Qin sat in the middle. Beside him were two other people. One of them wore a black official robe. From the patterns on the official robe, he should be the county head of the Huai An County.
The other was dressed elegantly. He was about forty-six or forty-seven years old. His small eyes were slightly squinted, and there were a few strands of white hair on his temples.
A few invigilators stood guard below the arena, waiting for the golden gong to signal the start of the combat examination.
"The first round of the combat examination, elimination! Draw lots to determine the master and the second. The person who draws the word "master" will be the champion. The champion can freely choose the person who draws the word "second" as his opponent. If he wins, he advances! If he loses, he is eliminated! Everyone can only compete once! "Imperial Messenger Qin quickly announced the rules.
This rule could be said to be simple yet brutal.
Furthermore, luck and opportunity were also counted in. Because, the person who drew the word "master" evidently had the absolute advantage.
However, this was how the world was. Who could say that luck wasn't a part of one's abilities?
The drawing of lots proceeded very quickly. One by one, the examinees each drew a small stone tablet with a word written on it from the ten boxes. Then, after the drawing of lots ended, names appeared on the roll stones representing master and second.
Fang Zhengzhi's luck seemed to be pretty good. He drew the word "second".
This meant that his fate was decided by someone else.
Li Huer and Meng Jiangshan's luck was also pretty good. Just like Fang Zhengzhi, they both drew the word "second". This caused their moods to be somewhat pessimistic. Sitting on their seats, they sighed. Heaven's will played tricks on people, fate was unfair.
On the other hand, Fang Zhengzhi's state of mind was as usual. Because, he discovered something strange. On the roll stone representing the word "master", Meng Yushu's name actually appeared.
"Eh? Meng Yushu can still participate in the combat examination? "Fang Zhengzhi was somewhat confused, but he didn't pursue the matter.
Then, he very quickly discovered something that made him curious.
A familiar person appeared in the arena.
Wearing a set of luxurious clothes, his face as cold as ice, Yan Xiu.
How could Yan Xiu enter the combat examination venue? Fang Zhengzhi was really very curious. Because, those who could enter the examination venue were evidently examinees.
However, Yan Xiu had never participated in the theory examination. Most importantly, Yan Xiu did not participate in the drawing of lots, and his name was not on the roll stone.
Here to watch the show?
This was the only explanation Fang Zhengzhi could come up with. However, being able to enter the combat examination venue to watch the show was still rather shocking. At the very least, an ordinary person would not be able to do so.
Just as he was thinking, a voice sounded in his ears.
"Challenge Fang Zhengzhi!"
Fang Zhengzhi was stunned. This was just the beginning? Who was it that had such sharp eyesight? In the vast sea of people, he had chosen him at first glance?
This was the first round of the elimination round.
Once you lose, no matter how good your results are in the theory exam, you will be eliminated immediately.
How could he not be intimidated by his title as the top of the theory examination?
Raising his head, Fang Zhengzhi instantly understood. Because, the person standing on the stage was Meng Yushu, dressed in a yellow brocade robe, a sword hanging at his waist.
This time, the surrounding examinees became excited.
After the previous scene at the release of the theory examination results, they naturally expected that Meng Yushu and Fang Zhengzhi would definitely battle. However, they did not expect that this battle would come so quickly. The first round had already appeared.
"Meng Yushu challenging Fang Zhengzhi, his luck is really not just ordinarily good!"
"That's right, with Fang Zhengzhi's results as the theory examination roll champion, as long as he doesn't lose in the first round of combat examination, he will at least be able to pass the Law of Dao examination!"
"Looks like Meng Yushu is determined not to let Fang Zhengzhi pass!"
"That's natural. If it was you, and you were reported by the other party in the theory examination, would you let him pass the combat examination?"
The examinees discussed animatedly, each and every one of them sighing at Fang Zhengzhi's bad luck. Because, there was simply no need to watch this battle. The outcome had long been decided.
After all, in their hearts, Meng Yushu was the only examinee in this Law of Dao examination who had accessed Dao.
This was a battle without any suspense, but, it was also the battle that everyone anticipated the most.
"Young Master's decision is indeed somewhat unexpected!" On the judging platform, wearing a black official robe, the county head turned his gaze towards the scholarly middle-aged man beside him and smiled lightly.
"My son has always been very arrogant. If he were to challenge some nameless people, I'm afraid he would be mocked by others?" The scholarly middle-aged man looked at Meng Yushu on the stage, and didn't seem surprised at all.
"Ha ha …" Imperial Messenger Qin laughed lightly, and clenched the fist he placed below the stage. Then, he released it, and didn't say anything else.
At this moment, Li Huer and Meng Jiangshan looked towards Fang Zhengzhi.
Initially, they were almost certain that Fang Zhengzhi would definitely be able to pass the Law of Dao examination. However, now, it seemed like there was a doubt to this certainty.
Meng Yushu …
That was the power of someone who accessed Dao. No matter how strong Fang Zhengzhi was, he wouldn't be stronger than him?
After thinking for a while, when they looked at Fang Zhengzhi again, their gazes were filled with sympathy.
"Fang Zhengzhi, don't be discouraged! Even though you lost this time, you can still take the examination again in future. As long as you don't meet such a person next time, you still have a chance to pass! "Li Huer consoled.
"That's right, Fang Zhengzhi, losing today is really because of bad luck!" Meng Jiangshan also consoled.
"It is indeed because of bad luck!" The edges of Fang Zhengzhi's mouth curved into a smile, then, he slowly stood up and slowly walked towards the stage.
With three stages, naturally, the other stages also began to compete.
However, compared to the other two stages, the stage Fang Zhengzhi was on was completely surrounded by examinees. Below the other two stages, there were very few people.
The contrast was really a little too strong.
Fang Zhengzhi finally still went up the stage. Under the direction of the invigilator, the two of them clasped their hands. This also represented friendship first, competition second.
"Show your weapon!" After Meng Yushu clasped his hands, he immediately drew his sword, which glinted with a cold light.
"No." Fang Zhengzhi shook his head.
Meng Yushu, who was preparing to make the first move, stopped in his tracks. Looking at Fang Zhengzhi's coarse blue robe, a cold smile suddenly appeared on his face.
"If you don't have a weapon, you can choose one below the stage!" Meng Yushu's face was filled with arrogance.
"I have a weapon, but, against you … I don't need a weapon." Fang Zhengzhi said honestly.
When these words left his mouth, not only was Meng Yushu stunned, even the examinees below the stage were stunned when they heard Fang Zhengzhi's words.
Immediately after, a wave of loud laughter erupted.
"Ha ha ha … he actually said that he doesn't need a weapon to defeat Meng Yushu?"
"Isn't he overestimating himself a little too much?"
"I think he thinks that if he doesn't use a weapon, his injuries will be lighter?"
The examinees instantly guessed Fang Zhengzhi's thoughts, and each of them rocked back and forth with laughter.
On the seat not too far away, Yan Xiu's expression didn't change at all, but the fingers placed on the chair moved slightly.
On the other hand, a glint flashed across the eyes of Imperial Messenger Qin, who was on the judging panel.
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