Chapter 71: Challenge Fang Zhengzhi (1/2)

Chapter 71: Challenge Fang Zhengzhi

Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations

The venue was naturally still the Qingfeng Academy, however, the location had shifted to the combat square behind the academy. Three huge stages neatly occupied the vast combat square.

Behind the stage, was where the judges of the combat examination sat.

Imperial Messenger Qin sat in the centre seat, while two others sat beside him. One of them wore a black official robe, from the embroidery on his official robe, he seemed like the county head of the Huai An County.

The other was dressed like a scholar, around forty-six to forty-seven years of age, his tiny eyes were half opened and a few crops of white hair were evident at near his temples.

A few invigilators waited below the stage, waiting for the gong signifying the start of the combat examination to sound out.

”The first round of combat examination, based on elimination! We will draw lots to determine Leader and Follower. The person who draws ”Leader” will be the stage leader, and can freely choose any person who drew the word ”Follower”. The winner, will advance a level! The loser, will be eliminated! There will only be one round of competition!” Imperial Messenger Qin quickly announced the rules.

These rules could be said to be simple and rough.

Moreover, luck and chance were also important. Because, the person who drew the word ”Leader” very obviously had the power to act.

But, things had always been like this and who was to say that luck wasn’t part of one’s abilities?

The drawing of lots proceeded very quickly, and each of the examinees chose, from ten boxes, a small stone token with words written on it. Then, after the lots drawing ended, names appeared on the two roll stones representing leader and follower.

Fang Zhengzhi’s luck seemed not to bad, drawing a ”follower” word.

That meant that his fate was decided by others.

Li Huer and Meng Jiangshan’s luck were not too bad either, and like Fang Zhengzhi, drew a ”follower” word. This caused their emotions to become rather pessimistic, sitting on their seats and sighing, Heavens is playing with them, luck isn’t fair.

On the other hand, Fang Zhengzhi’s mood remained the same as always. Because, he realised something strange. The roll stone that represented the ”leader” word actually bore Meng Yushu’s name.

”Huh? Meng Yushu still can participate in the combat examination?” Fang Zhengzhi was rather confused, but didn’t probe deeper.

Then, he quickly realised something curious.

A familiar face appeared at the venue.

Wearing a brocade robe, and an icy cold expression on his face - Yan Xiu.

How could Yan Xiu enter the combat examination venue? Fang Zhengzhi was indeed confused. Because, those who could enter the examination venue were very obviously all examinees.

But, Yan Xiu didn’t even participate in the theory examination. And most importantly, when the lots were drawn previously, Yan Xiu didn’t even go up the stage. Yan Xiu’s name wasn’t on the roll stone either.

Here to watch?

Fang Zhengzhi could only use this explanation. But, to be able to enter the combat examination venue to watch was something that was rather stunning. At least, an average person wouldn’t be able to do so.

Just as he thought, a voice sounded out at his ear.

”Challenge Fang Zhengzhi!”

Fang Zhengzhi was slightly taken aback. Hadn’t it just started? Who was so cruel as to select him out of the vast sea of people?

This was the first round, in a real elimination competition.

If one lost, no matter how good the results in the theory examination were, one would instantly be eliminated.

With his reputation as the theory examination roll champion, he still couldn’t scare aoff this person?

Raising his head, Fang Zhengzhi understood. Because, the person that stood on the stage was the one wearing a yellow brocade robe with a sword at his waist - Meng Yushu.

At this moment, the crowd of examinees grew excited.

After the results were released at the theory examination previously, they naturally thought that Meng Yushu and Fang Zhengzhi would definitely fight. But, they didn’t realise that this fight would come so fast, appearing in the first round.

”Meng Yushu challenges Fang Zhengzhi, this luck isn’t normally so good!”

”That’s right, taking into account Fang Zhengzhi’s roll champion results at the theory examination, as long as he doesn’t lose the first round of combat examination, he would be able to, at the very least, pass the Law of Dao examination!”