The location is naturally Qingfeng Academy, but the location has been moved to the martial arts field behind the academy. Three huge arenas are lined up in the spacious square.
Behind the ring is the judging table for this martial arts test.
Qin Yushi was sitting in the middle, and there were two people beside him. One of them was wearing a black official uniform. Judging from the pattern on the official uniform, it should be the county platform of Huai'an County.
The other one was dressed elegantly, about forty-six or seventeen years old, with slightly narrowed eyes and a few strands of white hair on his temples.
Several invigilators stood under the ring, waiting for the golden gong to start the martial arts test.
"The first round of the martial arts test, elimination system! Draw lots to determine the master and the second. The one who draws the word "master" is the ring leader. The ring master can freely choose the opponent who draws the word "second" to challenge. If you win, you will advance! If you lose, you will be eliminated! Each person can only compete once!" Qin Yushi quickly announced the rules.
This rule can be said to be simple and crude.
Moreover, luck and opportunity are also included, because the person who draws the "Lord" obviously has the absolute initiative.
However, things have always been like this, who can say that luck is not a part of strength
The drawing of lots went very quickly. Each candidate took out a small stone tablet with writing on it from each of the ten boxes. Then, after the drawing of lots, names appeared on the two ranking stones representing the primary and secondary.
Fang Zhengzheng seemed to have good luck, and he got the word "second".
It means that his fate is decided by others.
Li Hu'er and Meng Jiangshan were also very lucky. Like Fang Zhengzheng, they both got "second", which made them feel a little pessimistic. They sat in their seats and sighed, God's will plays a trick on people, and fate is unfair.
Fang Zhengzheng was in a normal mood, because he discovered a strange thing. Meng Yushu's name actually appeared on the stone that represented the word "Master".
"Huh? Meng Yushu can still participate in the martial arts test?" Fang Zhengzheng was a little confused, but did not go into details.
Then, he soon discovered something that made him curious.
An acquaintance appeared on the scene.
Yan Xiu was wearing a set of gorgeous clothes with a frosty complexion.
How could Yan Xiu enter the martial arts examination room? Fang Zhengzheng was really surprised, because the people who could enter the examination room were obviously candidates.
However, Yan Xiu had never participated in the literary test, and the most important thing was that Yan Xiu did not go up when the lots were drawn just now, and there was no Yan Xiu's name on the list.
Come to watch the fun
Fang Zhengzheng could only explain it this way. However, it was quite surprising to be able to enter the martial arts examination room and watch the excitement. At least, ordinary people should not be able to do it.
While I was thinking about it, a voice came to my ear.
"Challenge Fang Zhengzheng!"
Fang Zhengzheng was slightly startled. Is this just the beginning? Who has such a vicious vision, who caught his eye at the first sight in the vast sea of people
This is the first, real knockout match.
Once you fail, no matter how good your score in the literary test is, you will be eliminated directly.
With his name at the top of the literary list, can't he still be frightened
As soon as he looked up, Fang Zhengzheng knew clearly, because the person standing on the ring was none other than Meng Yushu, who was wearing a yellow brocade suit and a sword hanging on his waist.
At this time, the candidates who were watching became excited.
After the last scene in the literary test, they naturally thought that there would definitely be a battle between Meng Yushu and Fang Zhengzheng, but they never thought that this battle would come so quickly, and the first one happened right away.
"Meng Yushu challenged Fang Zhengyi, his luck is really extraordinary!"
"That's right. With Fang Zhengzheng's ranking at the top of the literary list, as long as he doesn't fail the first martial arts test, he can at least pass the Taoist test!"
"It seems that Meng Yushu is determined not to let Fang Zheng pass!"
"That's natural. If it were you, the other party reported him for the literary test. Can you let him pass the martial arts test?"
The candidates were talking a lot, and they all lamented that Fang Zhengzheng was so unlucky, because there was no need to watch this competition, the outcome had already been determined.
After all, in their hearts, Meng Yushu is the only candidate who has entered Taoism in this Taoist examination.
This is a competition without any suspense, but it is also the one that people are most looking forward to.
"Your Majesty's decision is somewhat unexpected!" On the judgment stage, the county magistrate wearing black official uniform turned to the elegant middle-aged man next to him and smiled.
"Quizi has always been very ambitious. If he challenges some unknown people, he is afraid of being laughed at, right?" The elegant middle-aged man looked at Meng Yushu on the ring without any surprised expression.
"Haha..." Qin Yushi smiled softly, clenched his fist on the stage, and then released it without saying anything more.
Li Huer and Meng Jiangshan looked at Fang Zhengyi at this time.
Originally, they had almost determined that Fang Zhengyi could pass the Taoist exam, but now it seemed that there was a doubt about this determination.
Meng Yushu...
That's the strength of a Taoist. No matter how strong Fang Zhengzheng is, he can't be stronger than him, right
After their thoughts changed, when they looked at Fang Zhengzheng again, they were filled with sympathy.
"Fang Zhengyi, don't be discouraged! Although you failed this time, you can still take the exam again in the future. As long as you don't meet such a person next time, you still have a chance!" Li Hu'er comforted.
"Yes, Fang Zhengzheng, it's really bad luck that he lost today!" Meng Jiangshan also advised from the side.
"It's really bad luck!" Fang Zhengzheng smiled slightly, then slowly stood up and walked slowly towards the ring.
The three competitions were the same, so naturally other competitions also started.
However, compared with the other two arenas, the arena where Fang Zhengzheng was was surrounded by candidates, but there were only a few candidates under the other two arenas.
The contrast is too strong.
Fang Zhengzheng finally entered the ring. At the invigilator's signal, the two of them cupped their hands, which could be regarded as representing friendship first and competition second.
"Show your weapon!" After Meng Yushu cupped his hand, he directly drew his sword with a cold light.
"It's not bright." Fang Zhengzheng shook his head.
Meng Yushu, who was about to take action first, stopped and looked at Fang Zhengzheng's coarse blue gown, and a sneer suddenly appeared on his face.
"If you don't have a weapon, you can choose one from the audience!" Meng Yushu looked arrogant.
"I have weapons, but to deal with you... I don't need weapons." Fang Zhengzheng said honestly.
As soon as the words came out, not only Meng Yushu was stunned, but also the candidates in the audience were stunned for a moment after hearing Fang Zhengzheng's words.
Immediately afterwards, there was a burst of laughter.
"Hahaha... He actually said that weapons are not needed to deal with Meng Yushu?"
"Isn't this too overestimating one's abilities?"
"I guess you're thinking that you won't need weapons and your injuries will be lighter, right?"
All the candidates immediately guessed what Fang Zhengyi was thinking, and they all laughed so hard that they fell forward and back.
On the seat not far away, Yan Xiu's expression did not change at all, but his fingers on the chair moved slightly.
But Qin Yushi, who was sitting on the judge's table, had a flash of light in his eyes.
"Don't need weapons? Haha... That's interesting!"