The county garrison's military training ground is eight hundred feet in length and breadth. It is the widest and flattest place in the entire Li city. The wind is fierce and the battle flags are flying.
In the past, it was difficult for ordinary people, not to mention the rich and powerful, to enter here.
Today, there are huge crowds of people!
One side of the high platform was filled with dignitaries from the city, and the other three sides were filled with tens of thousands of people, making it very lively.
In the Thirteen States of Middle-earth, martial arts are respected, and the martial arts competition is not only a grand gathering of the county and clan martial arts colleges, but also a grand gathering of the entire city.
Powerful squires from some counties and villages would even come several days in advance to watch the battle.
"Sixteen into eight!"
The burly middle-aged referee's voice on the ring was like a bell. As a top-notch expert, his voice easily suppressed the noise from all directions: "He Zhong, win!"
"Haha, I win! I win!" The tall and thin boy on the stage put down the unopened spear, took off his protective gear, and waved his fist, his face full of excitement.
Audiences from all directions were equally enthusiastic in their discussions.
From sixteen to eight, it was already the second half of the showdown.
In the martial arts competition, there is first an internal selection, and sixty-four elite disciples are selected, and then the entire county is open to a one-on-one duel!
During the competition.
Not only the high-level officials of the county and the supervision of the martial arts academy, but also the six-person 'inspection team' formed from the headquarters of the Hengyun Sect and the other two prefectures will also supervise.
Therefore, the martial arts competition is extremely fair and is the best opportunity for countless civilian disciples to leap over the dragon gate.
First place, enter the Yunwu Palace!
In the first sixteen years, he entered the Fu Zongwu Academy, namely Nanmeng Wuyuan.
"Lost!"
Wu Sheng threw down his weapons and protective gear, jumped off the ring and came to the waiting area. He said with regret on his face: "Brother Yuan, I'm just a little short. I'm just a little short of being in the top eight."
"You are half a year younger than He Zhong. There is a slight difference, which is normal." Wu Yuan smiled comfortingly.
"Only a little bit worse." Wu Sheng's face was filled with regret.
"Depend on!"
"A Sheng, please stop pretending, I think you are almost laughing your head off." Luo He on the side couldn't help but said: "What's the difference between the top sixteen and the top eight? It's just that the silver reward has changed from ten taels to more If you make twenty taels, you can directly enter Nanmeng Martial Arts Academy."
"It's not as unlucky as me. In the first battle, I met Xu Yuanhan directly." Luo He shook his head.
"Ah He, even if you haven't met Xu Yuanhan, who do you think you can win?" Wu Sheng said with disdain on his face: "You are just lucky to be able to participate in an open battle. Your father will definitely buy you into Nanmeng Wuyuan. "
"Don't be so direct, okay?" Luo He scolded with a smile: "I saved my father ninety thousand taels of silver."
Wu Yuan looked at his two friends with a smile.
The results they achieved exceeded expectations.
Luo He's talent in martial arts is average, but his wealthy family is one of the top ten wealthy businessmen in Licheng. The Luo family is a real local powerhouse, and even the county governor has to give him some respect.
The Fanwuyuan is stronger than the sixty-four, and you can enter Nanmeng Wuyuan by spending ten thousand taels.
Of course, if there is enough money, one hundred thousand taels of silver, even if there is no foundation in martial arts, Nanmeng Wuyuan can accept it.
As for Wu Sheng, he had been hovering around thirty in the previous competitions, but this time he reached the top sixteen, which was beyond expectations.
"Brother Yuan!" Wu Sheng suddenly turned his head: "The three of us brothers admire you the most."
"right!"
Luo He also nodded and said: "In terms of conditions, Brother Yuan, you are the worst, but in terms of hard work and martial arts achievements, you are the best! You are the craziest in cultivation. You must defeat Xu Yuanhan and win the first place!"
Like Luo He, why he got to play with Wu Yuan is because he admired Wu Yuan.
In terms of age, Wu Yuan is the youngest, but the two of them are willing to call him "Brother".
"Win the first place and enter Yunwu!" Wu Sheng also shouted.
His voice was thick and loud, causing many of the disciples waiting to fight to look sideways.
However, no one dared to say anything. The small group of Wu Yuan, Wu Sheng, and Luo He were quite intimidating among the martial arts disciples.
Xu Yuanhan, who was sitting on the other side, just looked at him coldly and said nothing.
"Stop shouting." Wu Yuan said with a smile: "The next duel will be very soon, and the result will be known later."
"Um."
Wu Sheng and Luo He both nodded: "Brother Yuan, you should meditate first, we will wait for you on the side."
Wu Yuan smiled.
"This martial arts competition is much more grand than the college entrance examination in the previous life!" Wu Yuan glanced at the sea of people in the distance: "Really compared, it is similar to the ancient imperial examination."
Although it is not a one-step process.
Perhaps standing out from the martial arts academy and becoming one of the top sixty-four already represents amazing potential, and there is still great hope for becoming a martial arts master in the future.
If you can enter the Nanmeng Martial Arts Academy, it means that you have a certain probability of becoming a "first-rate master".
"Like me, I'm afraid I've been targeted by some powerful families." Wu Yuan shook his head slightly.
It is traditional to catch a son-in-law in a beating.
Why do so many powerful families come here at all costs? Just watching the fun?
No! It's more about choosing some potential martial arts talents as husband-in-law, or making friends with some dazzling geniuses.
Compared with Blue Star ancient times, taking the imperial examination in high school does not mean that one will definitely become a high official in the future.
But those who are strong in martial arts have themselves as their foundation and are destined to be extraordinary!
"However, I am afraid that if I participate in the martial arts competition, I will make Dean Zhang and General Xu angry." Wu Yuan smiled and glanced at the two people in the center seat of the high platform.
Dean Zhang smiled broadly, while General Xu looked cold.
Wu Yuan originally agreed to give up the martial arts competition.
After all, he was only fourteen years old, so he could choose to give up, and the sect's inspection team would not pay too much attention.
But at the last moment, Wu Yuan chose to participate.
time flies.
After one duel after another, Wu Yuan participated in another one and successfully reached the semi-finals. Finally, he heard his name again.
"Four to two!" The burly referee's voice echoed in the martial arts arena: "Wu Yuan! Liu Ruyan! Come on stage!"
"Four into two!"
"Wu Yuan!"
"Liu Ruyan, you are so heroic, and your shooting skills are really beautiful."
"Wu Yuan is even more powerful! In the most recent martial arts competition, he ranked first! He is the favorite to win the first place."
"Take a good look." Many spectators around were talking about it. As the duel continued, it became more and more exciting, and the participants became more and more familiar to many people.
In particular, some powerful families who came here specially had already obtained the list of elite disciples of the martial arts academy, and everyone studied it carefully.
"Wu Yuan, only fourteen years old! It is said that he has gained enlightenment in martial arts."
"The key is that he is not from a rich family. Although the Wu family in Nanmeng is good, the Wu family in Licheng is just a small family. This is an opportunity!"
"Focus!"
"If he enters the Yunwu Palace, we have no chance. The big families in Fucheng will probably chase him. But what if he fails to win the first place?"
"Chance!"
"Look carefully, with his talent, it is certain that he will become a top-notch master in the future, and he is even expected to become a fourth-level warrior!" The heads of many powerful families looked at him with wide eyes.
There are not many truly good men.
Some talents are not too dazzling, some have been married for a long time, and some come from rich families and will not easily enter into marriages.
Wu Yuan, with his high talent and low background, is the most popular among them.
Sitting on a high platform.
"Humph!" General Xu snorted coldly, his eyes full of coldness.
"General, please be patient." Dean Zhang on the side said softly: "Everyone from the inspection team is here, don't lose your composure."
"I, Xu Shouyi, will not tolerate deception." General Xu said coldly.
Dean Zhang smiled helplessly, but there was nothing he could do to persuade him. In terms of personal strength, he thought he was not much weaker than the other party.
In terms of status? Not even close.
What's more, the other party is only in his forties, and there is still hope for progress. Once he steps into the third level?
Will truly become the top executive of Hengyun Sect!
"Wu Yuan." Dean Zhang looked at the heroic young man on the stage and sighed in his heart: "Should I call you smart or stupid?"
...in the arena.
"Wu Yuan, I am not your opponent, but I will not give up." Liu Ruyan, who was wearing a ponytail and had a green face, was holding a spear and had a strong spirit.
"As a warrior, how can you say defeat before you fight?" Wu Yuan held the knife in his hand and said with a smile: "Try your best, maybe a miracle will happen!"
"A miracle?" Liu Ruyan frowned.
Just one minute later.
"Keng~"
With the lightning-like spear thrust, Wu Yuan seemed to be unable to draw the knife, and the middle door was broken open and he was shot in the chest.
"Bang~"
The powerful impact of the gun tip instantly knocked Yun Hong and his protective gear to one side, causing him to fall heavily off the ring.
"Four to two, Liu Ruyan wins!" the referee announced immediately.
"What?"
"Wu Yuan lost?"
"What an upset! Liu Ruyan actually made it to the final battle? Is she going to have a final showdown with Xu Yuanhan?"
"What a pity! Wu Yuan is still young and lacks actual combat experience. He was obviously a little panicked in the final fight." There was a commotion, and many martial arts experts showed regret.
"Did I win?" Liu Ruyan on the stage was confused for a moment.
She thought back to her last shot.
"Wu Yuan obviously blocked it, but why did my spear become uncontrollable in the end, and his sword flew away with a sudden shock?" She couldn't believe it: "When did my spear skills become so strong?"
"If you work hard, there will be a miracle?"
