Chapter 568

The drill ground of the Six Fan School in Zhou County was built on rammed earth and surrounded by high platforms for review.

The northern platform was where the Six Fan School, the Wang family from Zhou County, the Huanhua Swords Sect, and the Huang family from Yedu watched. The other three platforms were crowded with excited Jianghu people.

Although there were a lot of young masters with the strength of the Ranking List of Young Masters, they either did not come out of seclusion, did not have the opportunity, or were content with mediocrity. There were only 50 true heroes on the Ranking List of Young Masters. Moreover, North Zhou and Great Jin coexisted. There were a total of 23 states in the world, including the grasslands and the western regions. Some states did not even have a hero on the Ranking List of Young Masters, so it was difficult to even think about competing for the Ranking List of Young Masters.

Huan Province was the first state in the southwest. It had the Huanhua Swords Sect and the Wang family from Zhou County, so it was ranked third on the Ranking List of Young Masters. However, "Master Lotus" Liu Su had become famous before "Right-guarding Sword" Wang Zai and "Gentleman Sword" Mengqi. When Wang Zai became famous, he had already traveled around the world and started his career of sword fighting and drinking. He was once in the top ten of the Ranking List of Young Masters, but was pushed down by Jiang Zhiwei. When Wang Zai also went out to train and made a name for himself, he went to North Zhou Dynasty and had fun drinking and sword fights.

"Gentleman Sword" Mengqi escaped unscathed under the attack of a Precious Weapon and four Nine Apertures Masters and squeezed into the Ranking List of Young Masters. This made the martial artists in Huan Province look forward to a fierce fight among the people on the Ranking List of Young Masters. However, he returned to Xiliang for revenge. His whereabouts were a mystery, and he still missed Wang Zai.

This made the martial artists in Huan Province sigh. Could it be that they could only witness the Ranking List of Young Masters in the most prosperous places in the world, the River East of Luoyang or the Changle Giant Plain?

Only seven of the 30 Ranking List of Young Masters had taken place outside of these two places. The closest one to Huan Province was the one where the Demoness of Grand Luo killed the Seven Heavenly Fairies in Three Mountains and Four Waters, and the Demoness of Grand Luo "kidnapped" the Successor of Mystic Fairy in front of Wang Zai in Wanhua Tower of Yedu. However, no one had the chance to witness it!

Now that the "Thunder Blade Furious Monk" had openly challenged the "Right-guarding Sword", their wish was fulfilled. How could they not be excited?

"Club Leader Jin, you've accepted the challenge of the Thunder Blade Furious Monk and sparred with Young Master Wang a few times. Who do you think will win?" a Club Leader asked Jin Jinxian of the Sun-scorching Martial Club.

Jin Jinxian stroked his beard and muttered, "I can't tell. I don't know. I have no idea. I have Jin Jinxian.

"That's not true. Childe Wang Zai has mastered the 'Unstoppable Force' from the 'Noble Spirit'. The stronger he is, the stronger he gets. Even if he's facing someone in the top ten of the Ranking List of Young Masters, he'll still be able to rise to the same level as him and fight on par with him, let alone the Thunder Blade Furious Monk." Luo Youfeng, the owner of the "Pooling Army Martial Arts Club" who was still brooding over Meng Qi's defeat, objected.

Another Club Leader shook his head. "School Leader Su Meng can only make himself as strong as his opponent. It mainly enhances genuine Qi, strength, and speed. It doesn't improve his realm or skills. Su Meng has only opened Six or Seven Acupores, so his genuine Qi and strength can't compare to Master Wang's. He only has such strength because of his bladesmanship and mastery of the Essence. School Leader Su Meng is useless."

The Wang family's "Noble Spirit" was famous. Everyone in Yedu knew more or less about the nature of School Leader Su Meng. They knew that it didn't improve one's realm or skills when enlightening the Apertures.

The Wang family's disciple who used School Leader Su Meng to kill a Half-step Exterior Scenery master was Wang Ce and Wang Zai's grandfather. He didn't improve his realm at that time. The reason he could kill a Half-step Exterior Scenery master was that his Noble Spirit had the characteristics of a Half-step Exterior Scenery master. He cultivated his Noble Spirit and communicated with the Noble Spirit that filled heaven and earth. Every move he made was a symbol of righteousness.

Mengqi understood this after witnessing Wang Zai's several attacks.

"You said that Master Wang's realm and genuine Qi are stronger than the Thunder Blade Furious Monk's. So what does it matter if School Leader Su Meng uses School Leader Su Meng? The Thunder Blade Furious Monk's bladesmanship had reached the Transcendent level. Could it be that Mr. Wang's Nine Sage Swordplay was just for fun? He had already mastered part of the Essence of the sword technique more than a year ago! In terms of Exterior techniques, the Thunder Blade Furious Monk has mastered the Gist of Trueness of Ananda Oath-breaking Bladesmanship. Master Wang has also mastered one of the Gist of Trueness of Nine Sage Strokes, "Luo Youfeng retorted in a loud voice.

The Club Leader snorted. "I didn't say I don't think Master Wang can win. I just don't think it'll be easy for him to defeat Su Meng."

Everyone on the stands was discussing the outcome of the battle. Relatively speaking, more people thought Wang Zai would win. Firstly, he was a hero of Yedu. Secondly, he was famous and ranked higher than the Thunder Blade Furious Monk on the Ranking List of Young Masters.

"I don't know either. Master Su hasn't shown his Ananda Oath-breaking Bladesmanship and Golden Bell Shield. The last time he used his full strength was last summer. Who knows how much he has improved?" The Green-ribbon Arrester, Kong Yu, smiled at Du Shaobai, the External Deacon of Huanhua Swords Sect. "But I think it'll be a draw. After all, Master Wang has mastered School Leader Su. No matter how much Master Su has improved, he'll still be on par with him."

"Green-ribbon Kong has a point." Du Shaobai nodded slightly. Beside him, Qi Zhengyan was excited when he saw Mengqi standing quietly with his eyes closed and his saber and sword on the drill ground.

During this period of time, he had often sparred with Mengqi and had a better understanding of his Book of the Chaos. He also understood the approximate gap between his strength and Mengqi's. Therefore, when Mengqi fought with Wang Zai, he had the illusion that he was the one challenging Wang Zai. He could use this to judge his own strength.

As the crowd was talking, the people of the Wang family arrived. Their leader wore an ancient crown and a loose robe. He was over 40 years old and had an outstanding appearance. His small eyes were slightly squinting.

Kong Yu raised his eyebrows and greeted him with a smile. "Earl Yeyang, how have you been?"

This person's name was Wang Nayan. He was the Commandant of the Huan Province and the representative of the Wang family in the civil service system. He was a Top Class Master Pro and the fifth uncle of Wang Ce and Wang Zai. He was conferred the title of Earl Yeyang.

Although the Wang family had many Exterior experts, they also had to guard many precious mines, medicine mountains, foreign lands, and important cities. Experts of the Exterior had to take turns to guard them. More than 15 of them were outside all year round. Including those who were in the center of Luoyang, the main family usually only had about 10 Exterior experts. For example, Wang Ce's uncle, Wang Zai's father, was the youngest grandmaster of the Wang family. He was currently the Minister of Revenue and controlled the financial resources of the Great Jin Dynasty.

Therefore, they did not send too strong masters to control the civil service system in Huan Province and Zhou County. Wang Nayan was a rare Exterior expert. Anyway, as long as the main family of the Wang family was there, they would not be afraid of the Wang family overturning the sky.

Wang Nayan was a man of wealth and power. After he became the Commandant of the Huan Province, he quickly became the representative of the Wang family in foreign affairs.

"Who would have thought that he would come in person today?" Kong Yu, Du Shaobai, and the others were puzzled. Even if they wanted to ensure Wang Zai's safety and prevent the most talented disciple of this generation from dying in a competition, they could just send an Exterior Elder or a Half-step Exterior Scenery Foreign Official. Why did they need Wang Nayan to do it himself?

However, the two soon understood. This was the Wang family's way of wooing the sons of concubines.

Wang Zai's father was a son of a concubine. Therefore, even the youngest grandmaster of the Wang family, who was in the top ten of the Ranking List of Young Masters, could not inherit the family business. Wang Zai was also a son of a concubine, but he seemed to have a bright future like his father. Therefore, if the direct descendants wanted to maintain their status, they had to rope in the capable sons of concubines and give them enough respect. For example, Wang Zai's father had become the representative of the Wang family in the imperial court even though he was not the master.

Wang Nayan's personal visit was a sign of respect for Wang Zai and his father.

After all, this was a world where Kung Fu was respected. As long as you had enough strength, you could get a similar status and respect!

"Green-ribbon Kong, we just met yesterday. Don't be so long-winded." Wang Nayan's smile was like a spring breeze. He did not look down on Kong Yu just because he was a Green-ribbon Arrester.

Behind him were Wang Ce, Wang Zai, and a few other disciples of the Wang family.

Compared to a few days ago, Wang Ce did not look any different. However, he looked gloomy and taciturn. The old servant behind him had not changed at all. Wang Zai had the Right-guarding Sword strapped to his waist. His expression was firm, without arrogance, fear, excitement, or joy. It was as if there was no victory or defeat in his heart.

Du Shaobai smiled and said, "Wang Sima, you stayed at Golden Jade Pavilion last night. Aren't you worried about your health?"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Wang Nayan turned to look at Wang Zai and said with a smile, "Go ahead, don't let Little Su wait too long."

Wang Zai nodded slightly and leaped into the air. His movements were neither graceful nor mysterious as he landed about 30 feet in front of Meng Qi.

Seeing him appear, everyone on the high platform stopped talking. They held their breaths and waited to watch the battle.

Wang Zai bowed and said, "Sorry to keep you waiting, Brother Su."

Since Mengqi called him Brother Zai, he would naturally call him Brother Su.

Mengqi opened his half-closed eyes and said calmly, "I'm willing to wait for a good opponent, no matter how long it takes."

Wang Zai smiled and asked in a modest tone, "Why did you change your sword to a wooden one?"

The sword in the scabbard on Mengqi's back was not the Meridian Sword, but a wooden sword of the same length.

"I can control the saber, but not the sword. I'm afraid I might accidentally injure you if I make a move." Mengqi looked calm.

As he spoke, he stretched his right hand back and slowly grabbed the hilt of the saber. His movements were ordinary, but in the eyes of Wang Nayan, Kong Yu, and the others, it was no small matter.

His movements were unusually precise. As he moved slowly, the first movement seemed to be a copy of the latter. The posture of his fingers and the gap between his fingers did not change at all. Although it was slow, it looked like an "afterimage"!

When his right hand touched the hilt of the saber, his momentum rose to its peak. Wang Zai felt that the person in front of him was like a long saber, sharp and powerful, but firm and soft at the same time!

Under the guidance of Qi, Wang Zai's right hand also reached for the hilt of his sword. It was also ordinary, but it gave people a sense of righteousness and integrity.

It seemed that he should draw his sword like this! That was how he should draw his sword!

Clang!

The sound was heard at the same time, and the saber and sword were unsheathed.

The long saber drew a beautiful arc and slashed at Wang Zai. All the Saber Qi was stuck to the body of the saber, without any leakage. There was also no surging sound, only a whisper that disturbed the ears.

The long sword slashed diagonally, clumsy and simple. However, in the investigation of Mengqi's Immortal Pressing Art, he found that Wang Zai's sword had a balanced distribution of strength and Qi. There was no difference in strength, density, or thickness, which made it difficult for him to "break the Qi". Moreover, it seemed to be changing, but it was not. The flaws of the move flowed according to the momentum, making it difficult to grasp.

"Selflessness" of the Nine Sage Swords!

Clang!

"Whisper" and "Integrity" collided without any fancy moves.

Challenger: Su Meng

Nickname: Crazy Blade, Thunder Blade Furious Monk, Reckless Monk

Strength: 33rd on the Ranking List of Young Masters

Challenged: Wang Zai

Nickname: Right-guarding Sword

Strength: 23rd on the Ranking List of Young Masters

Prediction Result: Unknown