The speed of lightning was truly terrifying.
Gongsun Yi couldn't retract his attack at such a close distance.
When a silver spear appeared out of thin air, Gongsun Yi finally realized that this was a trap, a trap that was waiting for the Gongsun Clan to step into.
This trap required a brilliant bait.
A brilliant bait that didn't know it was bait.
"You dare to hit this general's son? You're courting death!"
A deep roar sounded out of thin air. The silver spear was grasped by a hand.
The owner of the hand was naturally the owner of the silver spear.
This silver spear had a resounding name, 'Dragon Breaker Spear'. In the beginning, it was called 'Dragon Breaker Spear' because its owner's spear techniques were executed in stages. Each stage had its own unique characteristics, and when combined, it would produce a powerful effect like a rune technique.
Later on, because the owner of this spear could always end someone's life, the Dragon Breaker Spear became the Dragon Breaker Spear.
The silver spear instantly collapsed, and the lightning also turned into dust like dust.
Gongsun Yi retreated in shock.
"Since you're not a wanted criminal, our Dragon Emperor Residence has no reason to interfere."
Cai Donglun heard Gongsun Ji's words and withdrew his steel ball. Without another word, he led his subordinates and fled.
"Cai Donglun, you …" Before Gongsun Yi could even curse, he felt a biting cold wind blowing at his face.
He clasped his hands together and abruptly pulled them apart, forming a bridge-like protective lightning net. At the same time, he shouted, "Run!"
"Father, what are you going to do?" Gongsun Zan gritted his teeth and shouted.
The lightning net instantly shattered, and Gongsun Yi's lips dripped with blood. "Cut the crap and go!"
A ruthless expression flashed across Gongsun Ji's face. "Yan Li, I know you can hear me. Although I've never seen you before, you're already our Gongsun Clan's number one enemy. Just you wait!" Yu Mo chose a direction and fled.
Gongsun Zan gritted his teeth and fled in that direction as well.
Yuan Fushun wanted to pursue with his sword, but was stopped by Gongsun Yi.
… …
No one could survive the combined attacks of Yuan Fushan and Bai Fushan. In the end, Gongsun Yi didn't even get to see Yan Li before he died. He died a very sullen and helpless death. He did not die under the joint attack of two great experts. He died under the schemes of Military Counselor Silver Fox.
Originally, the outcome of this battle wasn't that clear. Because of Cai Donglun's desertion, Gongsun Yi could only choose to bring up the rear. Those who ran were already at a disadvantage, and the more they ran, the more spirit they lost, and the more spirit they lost, the faster they died.
Yan Li glared at Bai Yuge. Although the other party was seriously injured, he still said angrily, "You schemed against me!"
"I was heavily injured because of you. Why would I plot against you?" Bai Yuge said coldly.
Yan Li said, "Another Hall Master of Thunder God Hall has died in the Gongsun Clan. They will definitely blame it on me. How can they live in peace in the future?"
Yuan Fulun said leisurely, "Brat, you can't count things like that. You've already offended the Gongsun Clan, and adding this to the score is just icing on the cake. Besides, we've put in a lot of effort to protect your life. Otherwise, you definitely wouldn't have been able to withstand that attack. "
"If I was the one in the carriage, would you have hidden it?!" Yan Li said bluntly. "You're clearly using me as bait to lure the Gongsun Clan to attack, giving you an excuse to retaliate and establish your dominance. You're still making it sound so nice!"
Yuan Fulun patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "The result is the most important. Think about it, if we didn't scheme against you, and instead stayed in Hatred Parting Palace, what would you do? "
"I would die." Yan Li said helplessly.
"So," Yuan Fulun said with a smile, "you should be glad that you're still useful. Oh right, do you want to reconsider joining Hatred Parting Palace? His Highness will definitely not mistreat you. "
"Forget it." Yan Li curled his lips. "It's really frightening to interact with a bunch of sly old foxes like you."
Bai Yuge took a sip of the hot soup his subordinate brought over and said calmly, "Lord Xiao Wang will be heading to the capital for this year's Autumn Examination. This is the second trial, and Hatred Parting Palace needs to establish its dominance."
Yan Li's eyes flickered slightly as he said, "Indeed impressive. No wonder that stray dog only dared to direct his words at me before he left and did not mention the Hatred Parting Palace. There's a second trial? "
"Every member of the royal family must participate," Bai Yuge said calmly. "Lord Xiao Wang will only be qualified to inherit the throne if he makes it to the top three of the Soaring Dragon Roll."
"What's the Soaring Dragon Roll?" Yan Li asked with a frown.
"I know." Zhang Yifeng appeared out of nowhere and answered with a smile, "It's a major examination held by the Holy Dynasty once every five years. Those who pass are equivalent to the previous dynasty's Jinshi. Those who make the roll have a chance to join the Nine Schools of Confucian orthodoxy, and will be fought over by various sects in the Human Realm. If you make it to the top three, you can even choose which sect you want to join. "
"Where did you come from?" Yan Li couldn't help rolling his eyes.
"It was too dangerous just now, so I hid." Zhang Yifeng patted his chest with lingering fear. "Fortunately, I'm lucky and didn't get involved."
"Brother Zhang, you're too humble." Yuan Fulun smiled. "If you had taken action, I'm afraid Xiaoshan and I wouldn't have gotten involved."
Zhang Yifeng smiled bitterly. "Brother Yuan, you misunderstand. I've lost my cultivation a long time ago."
"What do you mean?" Yuan Fulun asked curiously.
"I fought bravely in my early years and hurt my foundation. Now … sigh …" Zhang Yifeng let out a long sigh.
"If I make it to the top three, will I be able to get rid of the Dragon Emperor Residence's bounty?" Yan Li asked thoughtfully.
Bai Yuge said plainly, "Even the Dragon Emperor Residence doesn't dare to place bounties on disciples of the Nine Schools of Confucian orthodoxy. If they make a mistake, the sect will deal with it. It's not anyone else's turn. But I'm afraid you won't even qualify for the Tiger Leaping Roll now. "
"What's the Tiger Leaping Roll?" Yan Li frowned.
"I know." Zhang Yifeng smiled. "Each college in the Human Realm holds a minor examination once every three years. Those who pass will enter the Tiger Leaping Roll and be able to join the college for further studies. It's also a ticket to the major examination. It's said that the students of each college are fighting fiercely for this spot."
Yan Li said, "I have Jixia College's recommendation. According to her, I should be able to join the college without even taking the examination."
"Oh?" Yuan Fulun said, "Who's the recommendation?"
"Liumu Bingjian," Yan Li said.
"It's her!" Yuan Fulun shook his head and sighed. "No wonder. She's a famous figure in the Confucian orthodoxy system. I just don't know why she would recommend a small unaffiliated person like you."
"I traded my life for that," Yan Li said plainly.
…
The carriages arrived at Parting Hatred Palace five days later.
While Yan Li and his entourage were traveling leisurely, Gongsun Ji's speculation became reality.
First, the Great Corner Academy's teaching position finally fell into the hands of the other families.
Next, there was a decree reprimanding the Gongsun Family for acting recklessly and harming the people of Parting Hatred Palace. It was extremely wrong to send an envoy to the Gongsun Family to apologize and ask for King Wei's forgiveness.
Anyone in the know knew that the Gongsun Family had been severely injured and had been neglected by the Imperial Court.
At least the decree left some leeway and didn't kill him with a single blow.
However, the Gongsun Family had lost its former glory.
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