The stubborn Wu Kuang jumped with all its might, the bell under its head ringing continuously.
However, Fang Yun did not show any signs of falling. Soon, Wu Kuang's movements became sluggish. Fang Yun immediately noticed Wu Kuang's decline and immediately released his Guts Power.
A strong Guts Power was released from Fang Yun's palace. Wu Kuang screamed in fear and stopped jumping. It then lowered its head and stood obediently, breathing out through its nostrils.
Those who wanted to surpass Fang Yun with their horsemanship suddenly realized that Fang Yun was only at the second level of Guts. As long as one reached the second level of Guts, it would be easier to tame Wu Kuang with horsemanship. However, none of the High Scholars or Grand Scholars were able to reach the second level of Guts. Even those who had reached the first level of Guts were few and far between.
The High Duke scoffed and said, "Wei Yu, let's go. Show your ability at the second level of Guqin Dao in the Bouncing Wave Pavilion and surpass him. Then, we'll be the first to enter the fifth pavilion!"
"Don't worry, I was once a student of the Upper House. If I didn't have outstanding abilities in the four arts, I wouldn't have been able to enter the fifth pavilion!"
"We can't let him fall too far behind. We have to tame Wu Kuang quickly!"
Qiao Juze looked at Fang Yun and then at Wei Yu. His eyes flashed with worry.
Fang Yun stroked Wu Kuang's neck. Wu Kuang immediately turned its head and stuck out its tongue to lick Fang Yun's hand.
"Hyah!" Fang Yun shook the reins and clamped the horse's belly. Wu Kuang immediately raised its head high and walked forward with graceful steps. The bell under its neck kept ringing.
After passing the horse training ground, there was a large flat road. Beside the road was a wooden board with the words "Ming He Luan" written in black and white. Below the words was a simple music score.
"He" and "Luan" were the ringing bells of ancient chariots. The "Ming He Luan" required the rider to make the bell sound harmoniously when the chariot was moving. The "Ming He Luan" of the Imperial Horse Pavilion had even higher requirements. The ringing of the bells under the horse's neck had to be a simple song.
Furthermore, each person would encounter a different music score each time.
Fang Yun took a closer look. This piece was adapted from a very famous zither piece called "Spring Disturbance". It was much simpler than the original piece, but it was very difficult for Ma Ling to play it.
Fang Yun did not immediately get on the horse. He sat on the saddle and pondered. When the next person was about to tame Wu Kuang, he softly shouted, "Hyah!" and used his military riding skills to control Wu Kuang's pace.
The speed and weight of Blackstallion's hooves, the length of its stride, and the movement of its head all affected the sound of the bell. But under Fang Yun's control, Blackstallion was like a dancer, moving forward with dazzling steps. Sometimes it was fast, sometimes it was slow, sometimes it was fast, sometimes it was slow, sometimes it would charge forward, sometimes it would suddenly stop, and sometimes it would suddenly raise its head.
If one were to close their eyes, they would hear a simple song, "Spring Racket", composed of bells and the sound of horse hooves. It was light and cheerful, full of the breath of spring.
If one were to open their eyes, they would discover that Black Stallion seemed to be engrossed in the sound of the bells. Its face was filled with joy.
The Grand Scholar who had just tamed Blackstallion sat on his horse and stared blankly at Fang Yun. He had seen this before. But the Horse's Hoof Tune only existed in legends. Only now did he realize that Fang Yun's riding skills must have been taught by a famous master. Not even the disciples of the Half-saint clan could do it. This was the specialty of the disciples of the Kongsheng clan and the direct descendants of Kongsheng.
"It's good to have friends all over the world. You can even learn the secret technique of the Lingyan Pavilion. How enviable." The Grand Scholar sighed softly.
Not long after, Fang Yun walked to the end of the path while playing the song of the bells.
The path ahead was filled with small ditches and rivers. The path at the edge of the ditches and rivers was very narrow, only allowing one horse to move forward. The slightest carelessness could cause one to fall into the river or the ditch.
There was also a signboard to the side. The signboard clearly stated that horses could not be allowed to cross the ditches and rivers. They had to follow the only path to the end.
This was the "Song of Chasing Water". It was to walk along the winding ditches and rivers without letting the horse step on the water.
This time, Fang Yun did not even think about it. He slapped Blackstallion's buttocks, causing it to trot. Then, he controlled the horse to move forward along the only path.
The Grand Scholar and Grand Scholar behind him clicked their tongues in wonder. They had passed the Imperial Horse Pavilion for so many years. There was no one but Fang Yun who dared to make a horse trot during the "Song of Chasing Water".
"It's so magical. I'm afraid it's at least eight chips."
"Nine chips is also possible."
"Two pavilions and one chip. After passing the second pavilion, we'll be able to see his chips."
"This is a true genius. He knows everything about poetry, politics, and even riding and archery far surpass us. It's rare in the world."
At the edge of the winding ditches and rivers, Fang Yun urged his horse forward. Every step was perfectly controlled.
At the beginning, the path was very wide. Later on, the path became thinner. However, he did not slow down at all. Every step of Blackstallion was under his control.
Not long after, Fang Yun passed the first stage of the Imperial Horse Pavilion with an absolute advantage.
Fang Yun sat on his horse and straightened his back to look ahead. He saw that there were wide ditches, small mounds, and trees. All of the trees were blocked by thorns on one side. One had to constantly walk around them to pass.
In the middle of this path, there was also a door. Each door was narrower than the last. The last door could barely allow a horse to pass through. The slightest carelessness would cause it to get stuck.
This stage was called "Passing the Monarch's Watch". It was several times more difficult than the previous stages. This was because the previous stages could be passed slowly. However, the fourth stage required sufficient speed to allow the horse to cross the ditches and mounds. Any slower and the horse would be thrown off its feet.
Fang Yun imprinted all the terrain and obstacles in front of him into his mind. After thinking for a while, he urged his horse forward.
In the process of running, Fang Yun gradually controlled Blackstallion's speed. Sometimes it was fast, sometimes it was slow. Soon, he adjusted it to a moderate speed. It was not too slow that it could not cross the obstacles, but also not too fast that it would crash into the narrow door.
This time, almost no one was looking at him. Everyone was focused on the Song of the Song of the Luan or the Song of Chasing Water. From time to time, there would be people who had to turn back because of the chaos caused by the bells. Occasionally, there would be people who accidentally fell into the ditches.
The Imperial Horse Pavilion was in chaos.
Fang Yun galloped ahead, leaving all the chaos behind. Only the Grand Scholars were barely able to keep up with him.
Other than Ji Zhibai, the other eight Jinshi were present. However, none of them could compete with Fang Yun.
"If only Ji Zhibai was here …" The young duke sighed softly.
In the end, Fang Yun successfully passed the narrow door and completed the fourth stage, "Passing the Monarch's Watch".
In front of him was a series of complicated bends. Fang Yun looked carefully. Indeed, as described in the book, at first glance, it looked like a series of twisting vines. It was very strange. This was the fifth stage, "Dance Intersection".
The so-called "Dance Intersection" was to allow the chariot to move smoothly on the intersecting and complicated bends. It was as beautiful as a dance. However, warhorses could easily achieve the Dance Intersection that chariots could not. Therefore, the fifth stage became a test of speed and bends.
This time, Fang Yun did not hesitate in the slightest. He sped up.
When Wei Yu saw Fang Yun enter the Dance Intersection, he smiled coldly. The Dance Intersection looked simple, but because the bends were of different arcs and widths, it was easy to lose control once you accelerated. However, if you were slow, you would be overtaken. Without years of experience in the Pavilion of Ascending Mist, it was impossible to pass the Dance Intersection quickly.
The Dance Intersection could be said to be the turning point of the Imperial Horse Pavilion. There were often people who charged here, catching up from behind.
Wei Yu quickly passed the Song of Chasing Water. When he was about to set foot on the obstacle filled Passing the Monarch's Watch. He casually glanced at Fang Yun and froze in place.
Fang Yun's speed was faster than any of his Dance Intersections! Fang Yun's technique on the bends was also far superior to his!
"This bastard!" Wei Yu suppressed his anger. His blood rushed to his brain, but he was still a Jinshi. Then, his courage shook. The negative emotions in his heart gradually disappeared. He glanced at Fang Yun one last time and seriously participated in the Monarch's Watch.
Fang Yun had fled for his life many times in the Book Hill to avoid the yao arts and arrows of the Barbarian Race. The most dangerous time was when the Yao King continuously threw out long spears. It was countless times more dangerous than now.
Fang Yun finally revealed a smile. When he started training horses, he could not display the warhorse's speed. However, in the Dance Intersection, he could display the warhorse's speed to the limit. He would only slightly slow down when he reached the bends.
Only like this could he experience the joy of spurring a horse forward.
Soon, Fang Yun passed the bends test, passed the Dance Intersection, and completed the fifth stage of the Imperial Horse Pavilion.
At this moment, the fastest person behind him had not even passed half of the fourth stage.
The young duke's face was gloomy. Previously, Fang Yun could only leave the second person behind in the first stage. But now, Fang Yun could leave the second person behind by one and a half stages. This seemingly small half stage was the difference between the strongest person in human history and the strongest person in Jingguo!
The sixth stage, Zhuqin Left.
There was not much difference between the Zhuqin Left of the Chariot and the Imperial Horse Pavilion. They were all about driving the beasts to the left side. In order to create better hunting conditions, the beasts would be killed in the end.
The last stage of the Imperial Horse Pavilion was a combination of hunting and horse riding. Only by achieving the best results here could one obtain the highest number of chips in the Imperial Horse Pavilion.
Fang Yun's eyes lit up. This was a sign of the surging talent in his body. The Imperial Horse Pavilion had ten chips, and Zhuqin Left had four!
At the edge of the field on Zhuqin Left, there was also a bow rack. This time, Fang Yun also took a longbow, but only ten heavy awl arrows.
The hunting field on Zhuqin Left was a grassland with tall grass. Countless wild beasts were hiding in the grass, and wild geese and goshawks were flying in the sky.
In Zhuqin Left, each person could only shoot ten arrows. If one wanted to obtain four chips, not only did they have to pass the hunting field, they also had to shoot ten lions or goshawks.
As for wild beasts like rabbits, deer, wild geese and wolves, although they could also be shot, the number of chips was very low.
Thus, when they saw that Fang Yun was the first to enter the hunting field, many of the Scholars and High Scholars sighed. There were very few lions and goshawks in the hunting field, and Fang Yun's horsemanship and archery skills showed that once Fang Yun entered the hunting field, he would only kill lions and goshawks.
This time, even the young duke and Wei Yu knew that Fang Yun would be able to pass the hunting field.
As expected, Fang Yun did not show any signs of arrogance or carelessness. He used his horsemanship and archery skills to kill six lions and a goshawk. During this process, Fang Yun's speed did not decrease at all. The dark horse was almost at full speed as it passed the hunting field on Zhuqin Left.
"At least nine and a half chips."
"No, it must be ten chips!"
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