After Fang Yun praised Wang Guodong, the resolution page once again scattered white light onto the heads of the twelve people.
Previously, the intensity of the white light was about the same, but now, the intensity of the white light could be clearly seen. Some people's white light only scattered for a few breaths before it dried up.
This time, only four people condensed the fifth lotus petal!
Gyeongo's Yan Yukong, Wu Guo's Sun Naiyong, Ten Cold Ancient Land's Ceng Nianhai, Gyeongo's Fang Yun.
As soon as the five-petal lotus was condensed, Fang Yun and the other three people emitted a gust of wind that was five times stronger than before, sweeping in all directions.
Those with four-petal lotuses were still able to stabilize themselves, while those with three-petal lotuses were in a sorry state. Yun Ziye, who had only condensed two-petal lotuses, finally couldn't overcome the huge gap between the three-petal lotuses and fell into the lotus pond together with the lotus leaves.
The wind and waves wreaked havoc. Even though Yun Ziye was a Grand Scholar and had a strong physique, he kept flapping and struggling. The lotus pond water kept pouring into his nose, and he kept coughing and choking.
No one went to save him. Everyone just sighed softly.
This was the cruel side of fighting for the position of the nation's head. Once anyone failed, they would have to bear the pain. If the position of the nation's head wasn't decided, those people would also be punished in Sky Cloud.
This was the rule set by the Saints. They wanted everyone to know that if you couldn't surpass everyone and become the true number one among your generation, then you could always face failure and never be proud.
Some of the top scholars would be silent for a while after failing. In a hundred years, other than one or two people who couldn't recover from the setback, the rest would continue to grow. Especially when faced with danger, their performance would far surpass their peers.
When the wind and waves calmed down, Yun Ziye floated out of the water. He looked ashamed and said, "Everyone, please continue. I'll go ashore first."
Kong Delun smiled and said, "Don't forget to drink with us tonight."
Yun Ziye nodded. His complexion was better than before.
Kong Delun's words were the greatest comfort to Yun Ziye.
The resolution page tilted again, and light scattered.
The others stared at the four people nervously.
In a normal year, one or two people condensing five-petal lotuses was the limit. But this year, there were four people who condensed five-petal lotuses.
People with talent. Ambition might not be high.
However, those who had lofty ambitions were usually far superior to their peers!
The sixth petal was a dividing line. Once one reached the sixth petal, not only would they have lofty aspirations, but they would also be far more resolute than anyone else. The most frightening thing was the confidence that was closely related to the "determination".
Suddenly, Sun Naiyong and Ceng Nianhai stopped writing. Very quickly, only Fang Yun and Yan Yukong managed to condense six-petal lotuses.
Wind and waves rose.
The top scorer in the storm was not angry. Instead, he revealed a look of joy.
Fang Yun and Yan Yukong were originally extremely talented. Now that they had condensed the six-petal lotus, their future achievements would be even greater than expected!
In history, there was no scholar who failed to become a great scholar after condensing a six-petal lotus. Even the weakest scholar became a scholar, and some even became a Half-saint.
The wind and waves caused by the six-petal lotus were even stronger. Those who had condensed the three-petal lotus struggled with all their might, but most of them fell into the water. She received the same treatment as Yun Ziye.
But this time, everyone's attitude was more peaceful because many people had fallen into the water. It was not as tragic as when Yun Ziye fell into the water alone.
After the wind and waves stopped, the people who had fallen into the water swam to the shore. Some of them didn't even care.
There were only 13 people left in the lotus pond.
Two of them had six-petal lotuses, two of them had five-petal lotuses, and eight of them had four-petal lotuses. Only one person had three-petal lotuses, and that was Wang Guodong from the Zhenyu Sea!
Although he did not have many lotuses, his determination was firm. His lotuses were comparable to those with four-petal lotuses!
The many scholars on the spectator stand became more and more excited, and they discussed animatedly. They were more and more optimistic about this year's top scorer.
Some of the scholars from the Zhenyu Sea even joined forces to cheer for Wang Guodong.
The Jingguo people were too lazy to mock the Gyeongo people and the Lei family. They kept praising Fang Yun and hoped that Fang Yun could create a miracle and break the national record of nine-petal lotuses set by Yi Zhishi and the others.
The Zong and Lei family members stared nervously at the lotus pond. Their expressions were very ugly, and they were no longer in the mood to say anything.
However, a few young people continued to grumble.
"Fang Xusheng is indeed extraordinary, but it is very unlikely that he can reach Yi Zhishi, Xi Yunxiao or Chen Qingzhi's nine-petal lotuses!"
"That's right. Even if he reaches the ninth lotus at the lotus pond, don't forget that there is still Yan Yukong! Furthermore, he might not be able to blow the others off their lotus leaves. "
"The Jingguo people have not seen the world. Look at how happy they are."
Some people nearby frowned and looked at the two families, but they did not say anything.
In the lotus pond, Sun Naiyong said helplessly, "We have been tricked! Before the competition, we should not be discussing whether we should give in to Fang Xusheng. We should be discussing whether he and Yan Yukong should give in to us! "
Ceng Nianhai smiled helplessly. "That's right. If the two of them reach the eighth or ninth lotus, we will all fall into the water. Only the two of them will enter the lava cave hand in hand!"
"It's so sad to be in the same generation as Fang Yun and Yan Yukong! Not only are they very talented, but they are also very ambitious. After the competition, we must see what kind of ambition they have! "
Fang Yun and Yan Yukong's ambition page tilted for the seventh time!
Unsurprisingly, the two of them had both reached the seventh lotus petal. They looked at each other and smiled.
"I can't believe the two of you can still smile!"
One of the top scholars shouted jokingly. However, he was immediately overturned by the wind and waves.
Ceng Nianhai and Sun Naiyong both had five-petal lotuses, so they could hold on. However, among the eight people with four-petal lotuses, four of them quickly fell into the water. However, four of them remained on their lotus leaves.
Even though there was a difference of three lotus petals, these four people did not fall into the water. It was clear that their determination was similar to Wang Guodong's.
Wang Guodong, who only had three lotus petals, was in a very sorry state. He was drenched by the pond water and swayed in the wind and waves. However, he did not fall into the water in the end!
Loud cheers could be heard from the spectator stands. Almost everyone was praising Wang Guodong.
The top scholars could not hear what was happening outside, but they could see.
Fang Yun looked at Wang Guodong and said with a smile, "Brother Guodong, they must be cheering for you!"
Wang Guodong smiled faintly and nodded.
Sun Naiyong said, "I hope the two of you will not reach the eighth lotus petal. Wang Guodong is a very determined person. In the past, he could easily reach Sky Cloud and even become one of the final victors. However, he met the two of you! "
Just as Sun Naiyong finished speaking, the ambition page tilted again.
Everyone looked on with wide eyes.
Fang Yun and Yan Yukong both formed eight-petal lotuses at the same time!
A green gust of wind that was more than ten feet high emerged from the two men's bodies, and surged wildly in all directions.
Wang Guodong, who only had three lotus petals, could not withstand the five-petal gap and fell into the water helplessly.
Of the four top scholars with four-petal lotuses, only Kong Delun was still sitting on his lotus leaf. The other three had all fallen into the water!
Only five people were left on their lotus leaves.
The spectator stands were full of exclamations.
"This reminds me of the year when Teacher Zhi Shi was here!"
"That's right. Back then, Teacher Zhi Shi's lotus had nine petals. The other two had seven petals, and the last one had five petals. Only four people passed the Lotus Pond. As a result, the people of various countries felt injustice for the top scholars of their countries who fell into the water. If not for Yi Zhi Shi, at least five or six more top scholars would have entered the lava cave. "
"I wonder if Fang Yun and Yan Yukong can form the highest nine-petal lotus!"
(To be continued …)
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