Fang Yun's battle soon spread throughout the Ten Nations and his victory over the Hanlin Academy had already become a hot topic. However, the sensational title on the list attracted the attention of all the scholars.
Everyone looked at the person who published the article and realized that it was just a scholar from Gyeongo. They immediately mocked him mercilessly.
"Defeated without being defeated? Gyeongo's Calligraphy Fanatics really know how to use words. It's clearly Fang Xusheng who is not defeated. How can he be defeated? "
"It's even more ridiculous to say that Gyeongo won without being defeated. The people of Gyeongo are really crazy."
Everyone was venting to their hearts' content, but they discovered that there were more relevant articles on the list.
"Saint Fang Xu's literary battle will end here. Everyone, please disperse like the wind, like flowers falling from the sky."
"Those who bet on Fang Yun's literary battle, please continue to sing loudly. The people of Gyeongo will listen carefully."
"The news is conclusive. Fang Xusheng absorbed too much killing power when he entered the thirteenth cloud ladder for the first time. His literary courage was damaged."
"Gyeongo sacrificed the killing power of a Hanlin Academy scholar to successfully inflict serious damage on Fang Xusheng."
"All is fair in war. Fang Xusheng only cares about the gains and losses of a city, but he doesn't have the vision of the world. What a pity."
The scholars who were originally mocking Gyeongo all shut up.
Among the people who published the article was a Gyeongo Academy scholar who was in his fifties and definitely wouldn't spout nonsense.
Afterwards, a military scholar from Gu Nation expressed his opinion. However, his opinion was more neutral and he felt that Fang Yun's literary courage should have been damaged and would recover in at most half a year. He felt that it wouldn't be as serious as the rumors said.
Although many people felt that Gyeongo was really despicable, they didn't criticize them too much because it involved the battle of military strategy. Apart from the people of Jingguo, the people of other nations didn't criticize them too much. It was understandable that there was no such thing as deception in war.
"It's a pity. I originally wanted to see Fang Xusheng win a literary battle. Now, it seems like all our efforts have been for naught. "
"Gyeongo is a big country after all. If they really try to scheme against Jingguo, Jingguo will not be able to win."
"This is a good example. Everyone thinks that Gyeongo is trying to exhaust Fang Yun's energy through the confrontation of the art of war, but in reality, he is trying to injure Fang Yun with his enormous killing power, aiming to stop him from waging a war against a province."
"Gyeongo is a lion that uses all its strength to catch a rabbit. Not bad. If Gyeongo were to fight Fang Xusheng, he would have at least a 60% chance of winning. However, they still did not let down their guard. First, they instigated Jingguo's spies to prevent him from engaging in a civil war. Then, they arranged for a military confrontation. This is worth learning from. "
"It can be said that Fang Xusheng's defeat was not to Hanlin, but to Gyeongo."
"In the end, Fang Xusheng's literary rank is too low. If he becomes a great scholar, how can a mere Gyeongo scheme against him?"
"Let's all go about our own business. In at most 15 minutes, Fang Xusheng will announce that he will give up on waging a civil war against Xiangzhou. "
"What a pity …"
"There's nothing to pity. Even if it's a civil war, we won't be able to see it. Unless the legendary Literary World descends. "
While the discussion about the ranking list was in full swing, Fang Yun finally got used to the influence of the killing power on him. He scanned the crowd.
"Fang Xusheng, you …"
Lord Qing looked worried. He looked at Fang Yun with concern, as if he was a family member.
Most of the officials in Gyeongo did not even pretend. They looked at Fang Yun calmly, but a few of them frowned slightly. No matter what, Fang Yun was no longer the Fang Yun of Jingguo, but the Fang Yun of the human race.
The people in Jingguo stared at Fang Yun with wide eyes, afraid that something bad would happen to Fang Yun.
"I … don't mind." Fang Yun smiled, still using the same humble words.
"But …" Qiao Juze hesitated.
Kang Ha-chuan had no scruples. He said, "General Xin is from Hanlin, and has been in the second cloud ladder for many years. The killing power you obtained this time is equivalent to what an ordinary person obtains after a hundred battles in the first cloud ladder. Even a Grand Scholar would be shocked. If you feel unwell, we should leave Gyeongo and give up on waging a civil war against Xiangzhou. "
Fang Yun was indeed worried at first, but he knew his condition like the back of his hand. Now, it was as if he had eaten a little too much and did not feel unwell. He said, "The civil war against Xiangzhou will proceed as usual."
"But …" Kang Ha-chuan's face seemed to have many more wrinkles.
"We will definitely win this battle." Fang Yun was calm as usual.
The people in Gyeongo were puzzled. Some were skeptical, while others did not take Fang Yun's words to heart. They thought that Fang Yun was just putting on a brave front.
The people in Gyeongo who had participated in the Grand Scholar Hunting Ground with Fang Yun looked at each other and sighed softly. Since Fang Yun said that it was fine, then it must be fine. Moreover, Fang Yun obtained a lot of killing power for no reason. It was very likely that Fang Yun's chances of winning would increase. Gyeongo had tried to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice used to lure it.
Fang Yun turned to look at Xin Zhi and said, "General Xin, are you feeling well?"
Xin Zhi's face was pale. He was being supported to sit on a chair.
He was from Hanlin, a military strategist. He had practiced the art of war for many years. Since he became a Grand Scholar, he had been training on the first cloud ladder. After becoming Hanlin, he entered the second cloud ladder. The killing power had already merged with himself and the art of war.
Xin Zhi had entered the second cloud ladder and failed in the art of war confrontation. All of the killing power had dissipated!
His courage had also been damaged because of this. The failure of the art of war confrontation was a denial of his art of war! Moreover, he had lost to a Grand Scholar, and he had lost so miserably!
Xin Zhi stared at Fang Yun. His eyes were full of hatred, but the hatred quickly turned into pleasure.
"Since Fang Xusheng is fine, then I am naturally fine! With my strength, I will be able to return to the second cloud ladder in three to five years. Perhaps my foundation in the art of war will be even stronger. There is no need for Fang Xusheng to worry about me. "
Fang Yun nodded lightly and did not say anything else.
Emperor Qing looked at Xin Zhi and said with a pleasant expression, "Minister Xin, although you were rude at the beginning and insulted Fang Xusheng, since you have failed in the art of war confrontation, I believe that the people of Jingguo and Fang Xusheng will not pursue your fault. Your killing power has been extracted and your body will be damaged. You just need to recuperate properly. Even if you have not contributed to Gyeongo, you have worked hard. I will not let you be bitterly disappointed. "
Xin Zhi let out a long sigh of relief. Emperor Qing had already made it clear that as long as Fang Yun failed in the art battle, he would definitely be promoted!
Xin Zhi smiled and said, "Thank you, Emperor Qing. However, Fang Xusheng, I think you should return to Jingguo. You can't ruin your future for the sake of a moment's pride. It must be uncomfortable to receive so much killing power from me, right? If you were to challenge Xiangzhou now, it would be fine if you lost. I am afraid that you would not be satisfied after losing and cause a stir in the art of war! "
"General Xin, why are you suddenly so kind? Haven't you lost enough? "He Ludong retorted.
"Forget it. My good intentions have been taken as ill intent. Let's not talk about it." Xin Zhi shook his head, looking wronged.
Fang Yun smiled and said, "Your Majesty Emperor Qing, I think it would be better to send General Xin Zhi away. If I win in the art battle against the Ten Scholars, then not only will I receive the nine prefectures of Xiangzhou, I will also receive an extra prefecture from General Xin Zhi. His courage is weak now. If he hears the news and his courage cracks, then it will be bad. "
"Hmph!" Xin Zhi snorted and did not say anything else.
Fang Yun continued, "Emperor Qing. Since I have won in the art of war confrontation, can I choose the prefecture bordering Xiangzhou? "
Emperor Qing said amiably, "Of course. However, if you want that prefecture to belong to Jingguo, you must first win in the art battle against the Ten Scholars! "
"Alright, then I will choose Bamboo Mountain Prefecture."
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