Zhong Qing was the descendant of Ancient Sage Zi Lu, and he was the person in charge of the Great Phrontistery of Confucianism. He was the Sempiternal realm middle-aged man who had read the rules in the air earlier.
Unlike the other teachers, he had returned to his room right after activating the formation. He didn't wait in the elimination zone.
It was just the freshmen selection, and it was enough for him to know the results. Given his standing, it wasn't worth his attention.
Picking up a brush, Zhong Qing began writing on the table. The scent of ink wafted in the air, and his words were neat and concise. With just a look, it was clear that his state of mind was as calm as still water.
Hu!
A figure suddenly appeared in the room. Seeing Zhong Qing writing leisurely, the figure frowned. "Brother Zhong, why are you still here? Hurry up and take a look. There's something wrong with the examination … "
If Zhang Xuan was here, he would have surely recognized the person who had just entered as his old friend, Nangong Yuanfeng!
"Yuanfeng, you're panicking again! I've been telling you that your state of mind isn't stable enough, but you refused to believe me. It's just a trial for juniors, so what's there to be nervous about? If you can't change this situation, it'll be impossible for you to improve in the long run! "
Even without raising his head, Zhong Qing knew the identity of the person before him. The brush in Zhong Qing's hand did not stop, and his voice was leisurely.
"Brother Zhong, you're right … However, I can't calm myself down at all! The elimination round is already in chaos! "
Nangong Yuanfeng exclaimed.
"Chaos? What's there to be in chaos about? "Zhong Qing replied calmly.
"They are being eliminated too quickly. There are too many of them. I'm afraid that we won't be able to hold on for more than six hours before it's over … Furthermore, many of those whom we had high hopes for have been eliminated. Those who remain might not necessarily be those who are ranked in the top hundred …"
Nangong Yuanfeng said worriedly.
He had been present at the scene, and he had seen everything clearly.
Even a top seed like Yan Yixiao had been eliminated, and the other experts whom he thought highly of had fallen as well …
There was only a single reason for this — they had encountered a descendant of Kochi Kosei!
As long as one encountered a descendant of the Kochi Kosei, one would be eliminated. This had become an ironclad rule. As such, the selection of the top hundred was no longer fair.
How could he not feel anxious when the examination had ended in such a manner?
"Oh? Isn't that better? "
Seemingly having expected this, Zhong Qing didn't seem surprised at all. He dipped his brush in ink once more and began writing elegantly. With a light chuckle, he said, "The descendants of the Hundred Schools of Philosophers aren't too different from one another. All we want is a hundred slots. As for who it is, it doesn't matter. As long as one is able to clear the examination and receive the guidance of the Great Phrontistery of Confucianism, one will be able to achieve greater heights in one's life! "
"That's true …"
Seeing how composed the other party was, Nangong Yuanfeng's anxiety eased up a little.
All they wanted was to be in the top 100. As for who they were … was that important?
The elimination round was fair. If you were eliminated, it only meant that you were not strong enough. You could not blame anyone else.
"Although that makes sense, most of the cultivators have been eliminated by the same group of people. Moreover, more and more of them have been eliminated. Those who have been eliminated have even formed associations …"
Nangong Yuanfeng continued.
"Eliminated by the same group of people? Who? Yan Yixiao or Duan Muxiao? "Zhong Qing asked.
"None of them. They're all descendants of Kochi Kosei …" Nangong Yuanfeng replied.
"A descendant of Kochi Kosei?"
Taken aback, Zhong Qing was taken aback. "Fan Xiaoxu, Fan Xiaofeng, and the others?"
He had taken a look at the list of candidates submitted by the Hundred Schools of Philosophers, and he remembered the names of every single participant.
"That's right …" Nangong Yuanfeng nodded.
"The descendants of Kochi Kosei have never been able to take the lead in the selection round. The fact that they were able to emerge victorious this time around shows that they have been accumulating their strength for a long time. Forget it, let them be. Everyone has their limits. Just because they are in the lead now doesn't mean that they will always be in the lead. All we have to do is watch from the sidelines. There's no need for us to get involved in this! "
Zhong Qing remarked. His face remained impassive as he continued to write. It seemed like he was about to complete a calligraphy piece.
"Alright, since you've said those words and your state of mind is so stable, there's nothing else I can say …"
Seeing how composed Zhang Xuan was, Nangong Yuanfeng heaved a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly recalled something and turned around. "Oh right, the leader of the Elimination Sorority of Kochi Kosei seems to be your grandson, Zhong Zixun!"
Hu la!
The brush suddenly pierced into the white paper, drawing a pitch-black line. Zhong Qing raised his head.
His grandson had also participated in the selection round this year, and he thought that he would be able to remain until the very end. But this … what did the leader of the Elimination Sorority mean?
"He was eliminated?"
Even though Zhong Qing found it hard to believe, he still managed to maintain a composed expression on his face.
"Indeed. He was eliminated early on, so he was extremely proud of it. On top of that, as one of the leaders of the Elimination Sorority, most of the participants in the selection round view him as their leader," Nangong Yuanfeng explained.
"Bastard!"
Zhong Qing clenched his fists tightly.
How in the world did he give birth to such a wastrel?
Not only did he not feel ashamed of being eliminated, he even took pride in it …
He had to teach him a good lesson when he returned!
"Forget it, let him be!"
Zhong Qing shook his head furiously and said, "In any case, I have sent a total of eight juniors to take the examination this time around. It seems like Zhong Zixun has been spoiled by me too much, resulting in him acting so rashly. There's no way the others would have such a problem …"
"The others?"
Nangong Yuanfeng's lips twitched. "Are you referring to Zhong Zifeng, Zhong Ziyu, Zhong Zixuan, and the others?"
Zhong Qing nodded. "The few of them are very composed …"
"They were also eliminated a long time ago. They were the first batch to join the Sorority. If not for their votes, how could Zhong Zixun have become the leader?"
At this point, Nangong Yuanfeng sighed deeply. "To be honest, your Zilu lineage is truly too united, and your state of mind is too good. Everyone else is sad that you were eliminated, but I'm really impressed that you all were able to organize a fellowship party …"
Kacha!
With a crisp sound, the brush in Zhong Qing's hand snapped, and his face turned as green as grass. "Bunch of bastards! I'll beat them to death right now!"
Hu!
In an instant, Zhong Qing's figure vanished from the room.
"Ah …"
Seeing how Zhong Qing, who had been as composed as ice a moment ago, suddenly flew away in a frenzy, Nangong Yuanfeng scratched his head speechlessly.
In the end, it turned out that Zhong Qing's mental fortitude had nothing to do with him at all. Even if it did, he would not have been able to maintain his composure …
Nevertheless, it had to be said that Fan Xiaoxu, Fan Xiaofeng, and Fan Xiaoxing were truly incredible individuals.
To be able to eliminate all eight of Ancient Sage Zi Lu's examinees in one fell swoop, they were truly ruthless!
More importantly, regardless of who they were or who they were, they would eliminate them without the slightest bit of mercy. Were they really not afraid that they would be put in a spot in the Great Phrontistery of Confucianism?
One must know that while the Great Phrontistery of Confucianism was founded by the seventy-two Ancient Sages, and each of them had their own descendants in the Great Phrontistery of Confucianism.
Putting everything aside, Zhong Qing's Ancient Sage Zi Lu's lineage held a lot of weight in the Great Phrontistery of Confucianism, and there were many experts in the Great Phrontistery of Confucianism.
To eliminate them as they pleased … It was unlikely that things would go as smoothly as they did in the future. However, judging from the actions of the three of them, it seemed like they would not be at a disadvantage at all. It was really worth looking forward to what would happen next!
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