Chapter 94

This match attracted many people, not just the candidates from various districts. The 24 candidates who made it to the复试, including those who were eliminated and those who weren't, all gathered below the platform.

Everyone had their own yardstick in their hearts. After watching the matches and comparing them, everyone had a sense of who was better.

In this复试, if the top two were to be chosen, it would likely be Zuo Guangdou and Yang Ji.

"What do you think?"

Wang Xian looked at Shen Tong beside him. Few people knew that Wang Xian, who came from the military, and Shen Tong, the son of a wealthy merchant, were from the same noble family, after all, they were in the same city and had intertwined relationships.

"Hmph, what else, I hope Zuo Guangdou stabs that guy to death!"

Shen Tong said with hatred.

"Heh, still thinking about being eliminated by him. It's your own fault for being too arrogant. Admit that you're not as good as him."

Beside him, a well-built candidate who looked like a promising young man said. He was the "Lu Youxiang" that Han Bin mentioned to Yang Ji.

"Lu Youxiang" was two years older than Wang Xian and slightly more powerful. He originally wanted to avenge Wang Xian and challenge Yang Ji.

However, when Yang Ji easily dodged Duan Gang's "Lion Roar" attack and sent him flying with a single palm, "Lu Youxiang" knew he was probably not a match for him.

"Damn! Can you speak properly?"

Shen Tong, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, flew into a rage.

Wang Xian just smiled faintly and ignored him, looking at Lu Youxiang and asking:

"What about you, what do you think?"

Hearing Wang Xian's serious question, Lu Youxiang became more serious, thinking for a moment before saying:

"Zuo Guangdou is really too dangerous. Fighting him is a matter of life and death. To be honest, I don't think Yang Ji is his match. After all, even Duan Gang is probably no match for Zuo Guangdou."

"After all, at the same level of martial arts, sword techniques always surpass fist techniques. Zuo Guangdou's fast sword is too powerful!"

Lu Youxiang paused and added.

Suddenly, as if he realized something, "Lu Youxiang" turned around and looked at Wang Xian in surprise:

"Can't be, do you still have high hopes for that Yang Ji?"

"No."

Wang Xian shook his head and quickly denied it:

"Zuo Guangdou's fast sword is recognized as the best among us. The only ones who can surpass him are probably Li Chen and Bai Shengming from another district. However, I always feel that Yang Ji is hiding something. Moreover, this match is crucial for the final ranking. I feel he will go all out."

Up to this point in the competition, Yang Ji and Zuo Guangdou almost certainly have the right to advance to the finals. The last two to be eliminated will be chosen from the few who failed.

However, things are not that simple. Up to this point in the competition, the main examiner of the复试 has his own yardstick and has already evaluated the strongest few in the复试.

With Wang Xian's discernment, even he can see that Zuo Guangdou and Yang Ji are among the strongest.

The key now is to select the strongest candidate from the南赛区复试. This person will be the "seed" candidate, recommended to the highest examiner of this martial arts examination.

As a "seed" candidate, during the finals, they will have fewer matches scheduled compared to others. Often, they will only fight after others have been eliminated and many weaker candidates have been knocked out.

This is the right of the seed candidate.

Don't underestimate this right. If fewer matches are scheduled, the chances of entering the seven "Wutongsheng" spots will be much greater.

And almost everyone here is here for those final seven spots. For this extra chance, many people fight to the point of bloodshed. Even someone like Wang Xian, who comes from a noble background, has to lower his head and work hard to earn a title, which shows how precious the "Wutongsheng" title is.

Moreover, the rewards for the first, second, and third places in the martial arts examination are completely different, and their status in the imperial records is also completely different.

If one can become a "seed" candidate, without any unexpected setbacks, they will ultimately aim for the top three positions.

No one is willing to give up this opportunity.

"It's no use, no matter how hard he tries, it's impossible. Zuo Guangdou is a disciple of a sect. After we obtain the title of Wutongsheng, the next step is to be recommended by the court to enter a sect, but he has instead participated in the martial arts examination. This is unreasonable. Such a person should not appear in a 'Tongsheng' level examination; they should appear in a 'Xiucai' level examination."

Lu Youxiang said, knowing more about Zuo Guangdou's background than many others:

"I think our focus now should not be on the result of this match, but on whether Yang Ji can protect himself."

Wang Xian was silent, and the three of them shared the same thoughts, all looking at the platform.

Regardless of what the people below thought, Zuo Guangdou, as usual, climbed onto the platform. A black hood covered most of his face, making him look eerie and mysterious. Even his supporters would feel a chill when they saw him.

Zuo Guangdou stood alone on the platform, his presence alone silencing the entire crowd. Everyone who looked at him felt as if a "Death God" was standing there.

In this suffocating atmosphere, he slowly climbed onto the platform. His expression was calm and composed, unaffected even by Zuo Guangdou's imposing presence.

"I really like strong opponents like you!"

Zuo Guangdou's black hood revealed a mouthful of white teeth, a smile that was chilling:

"… Because it's much more satisfying to stab a sword into you!"

The crowd was in an uproar when they heard Zuo Guangdou's inner "monologue." Most of the candidates in the "martial arts examination" are very polite, and even if they are overbearing, it's just because of their noble backgrounds.

But Zuo Guangdou is a complete madman, filled with the desire to torture others.

"Hah!"

Yang Ji sneered, shook his head, and then, under everyone's watchful eyes, extended a finger.

"What, do you think you can block my one strike?"

Zuo Guangdou laughed mockingly, with a teasing tone. He always had more patience with true experts.

"No."

Yang Ji smiled, shook his head, and with a calm and composed tone said:

"My point is… you are only good enough to block one of my strikes!"

His voice was not loud, but in this moment of intense attention, it was clearly heard by everyone.

The crowd buzzed with discussion, a wave of murmurs. Even Wang Xian, Lu Youxiang, and Shen Tong were stunned. Although they knew Yang Ji was strong and had the right to challenge Zuo Guangdou, when Yang Ji said this, even the candidates from the same 10th unit who had great confidence in Yang Ji felt a sense of disbelief and could not agree with his words.

If Yang Ji said he could defeat Zuo Guangdou in the end, at a low probability, they would completely believe it. But Yang Ji said Zuo Guangdou could only block one of his strikes.

Even the most arrogant and self-important person would not dare to say such a thing.

"Ha ha ha, heh heh he…"

Zuo Guangdou laughed in anger, his terrifying laughter echoing in the air, making everyone's hair stand on end:

"Good, good! I've seen reckless people, but I've never seen someone as reckless as you. — Be careful, the next strike will pierce your third rib on the left side and come out from the second rib on the right side, heh heh he…"

A cruel smile appeared at the corner of "Zuo Guangdou's" mouth, like a bloodthirsty beast. After making this declaration, Zuo Guangdou spread his hands and slowly stepped back, signaling to the examiner that he was ready.

The atmosphere suddenly tightened, filled with tension.

Even the noisiest and most active candidates held their breath and looked at the platform with tension. In Zuo Guangdou's matches, life and death are decided in an instant. So far, no one has been able to withstand his one strike!

Yang Ji and Zuo Guangdou, although their match is highly anticipated, the true outcome will be decided in an instant!

Everyone is waiting with bated breath!...

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