"That's the third prince?!"
Suo Gen and others were surprised.
Xiang Zimao nodded: "Third Prince Qin Zhen, I went to the Imperial City with my father two years ago and was lucky enough to see him from a distance."
"Prince of the Royal Family, why are you here at the border?"
"This is the first grand competition between the three armies. This third prince should have been ordered to come and supervise the judgment."
"Plausible!"
Director Changhao and others whispered among themselves.
Mu Bei didn't care, as he only had the essence of the earth in his heart.
More than half an hour passed quickly. At this time, Marquis Yongan stood up and announced the rules of the competition between the three armies.
"One thousand contestants, five hundred on each of the two arenas, a melee, leaving only one person in each arena, and then the finals."
As the words fell, Mu Bei and other registered contestants took the stage one after another.
"Brother Bei, come on!"
Xiang Zimao shouted.
The melee was about to break out. In the ring where Mu Bei was standing, someone attacked him in an instant, with a simple but powerful punch.
Mu Bei raised his fist to meet him, and with a bang, the opponent was immediately knocked back. His fingers trembled and his fist became unsteady.
With a look of fear on his face, this man instantly sensed how terrifying Mu Bei was, and turned to attack the others.
Mu Bei's expression remained normal, he did not take the initiative to attack others, and would only fight back when others attacked him.
There is no need to be too restless in this kind of melee, and this is also an excellent way to preserve your strength.
"clang!"
"boom!"
The sounds of clashing weapons and fists and feet came one after another, and one contestant after another was knocked off the stage.
Mu Bei treated the melee as if he were boiling a frog in warm water. When the soldiers on the stage noticed his tyranny, there were only twenty people on the stage.
"Blow him down together first!"
Someone suggested.
The others nodded in unison. They were equally powerful. It was naturally the best strategy to knock down the strongest Mu Bei first.
Having been able to fight until now, these people are naturally not weak. They are all members of the army, with unparalleled energy and blood, and sufficient combat experience.
Some held knives, some waved their swords, some showed their fists, some swept their legs, some held their halberds. In the blink of an eye, Mubei was enveloped in a fierce offensive.
This kind of formation caused many people in the audience to panic.
Mu Beimian didn't change his expression, he turned nine times and flashed his wind, dodging like the wind between the attacks of dozens of people, and punched one person in the chest with a simple punch.
The man was so powerful that he fell directly onto the ring.
He didn't use Sword Seventy-Two, or even the Heart-Breaking Fist. He only used Fengxing Nine Turns and basic fists and kicks to knock each soldier off the ring.
"To be given the Tao Tzu Sword by Lord Chen Bo and to achieve great military exploits, this young man is truly extraordinary!"
At the referee's seat, Captain You Chaodao of the cavalry battalion.
"Oh?" The third prince was a little surprised. He looked at Marquis Yong'an and said, "Master Chen is actually willing to transfer the sword given by the general to others?"
Marquis Yong'an nodded: "He deserves it."
"It seems like this young man has a bright future." The third prince glanced at Mu Bei, then looked at a young man in golden clothes in his mid-twenties on the ring next to him: "However, compared to the young master You Xiaowei, It’s still a bit worse. I heard that your young master has entered the early stage of Qi-nurturing realm?”
Youchao said with a smile: "When I returned to camp yesterday, the general brought back some spirit stones. This kid secretly refined them all, and then he broke through. His current state is not very stable."
"Colonel You is too modest. My Highness has heard that in yesterday's battle, even you, a captain who has reached the early stage of Qi cultivation for seven years, could not suppress him."
Youchao smiled bitterly: "I really can't hide anything from His Highness. This brat does have some martial arts talent."
The melee in the ring became even more intense and reached a fever pitch. Mu Bei was able to defeat many with one force and was able to sweep everyone away after half a quarter of an hour.
Almost at the same time, the melee in another arena also ended, and a young man in his mid-twenties in golden clothes stood proudly in the middle of the arena.
"In the preliminary round, Mu Bei wins and You Hao wins. Let's take a short rest before going to the finals."
Yong'an Hou said.
Mu Bei walked down the ring, and Xiang Zimao, Lu Yang and others immediately came up to him.
"Brother Bei, you have to be careful in the finals. I just heard that Na Youhao has already reached the early stage of Qi cultivation and can face the strong ones in the middle stage of Qi cultivation!"
Recorder Chang Hao said in a deep voice.
Mu Bei nodded.
After a short break, Mu Bei walked onto the stage for the decisive battle, and You Hao also stepped onto the stage.
The two stood about ten feet apart. You Hao held a halberd in his hand and his eyes were sharp and domineering, like a peerless god of war who had descended from the divine world to the human world.
Mu Bei could feel You Hao's surging Qi and blood fluctuations, and also saw that the halberd in the opponent's hand was extraordinary, it was Zong Qian's weapon.
The third prince stood up and personally presided over the final: "Start!"
You Hao held the halberd in his right hand and gave it a sharp swing, causing the halberd to plunge into the ring.
"Come!"
He put his left hand behind his back and stared at Mu Bei coldly with domineering eyes.
"As expected of Captain You's son, he is really majestic!"
"Domineering!"
someone from the cavalry camp shouted.
The third prince's eyes moved slightly and he said: "You Xiaowei, your master has the appearance of a king. In time, he will become an outstanding general of our Great Qin!"
"Your Highness, thank you very much. This boy is still far behind!"
Youchao said modestly, but his eyes were full of pride.
At this moment, Mu Bei moved, tiptoed a little bit on the ring, jumped out like lightning, and landed a punch on You Hao's chest.
With a bang, You Hao flew away and fell straight down the ring.
"Concession."
Mubei Road.
The entire martial arts arena suddenly fell silent, and you could hear a needle drop.
After three breaths, Xiang Zimao and the other four were the first to come to their senses. Xiang Zimao shouted excitedly: "Brother Bei is so powerful!"
Youchao's face became unsightly. His son was knocked off the ring with just one punch.
The third prince looked surprised and a little in disbelief.
You Hao, who fell into the ring, looked dull, and then shouted angrily: "I don't accept it! He was lucky!"
"Yes, this is a fluke! In terms of true strength, he is definitely not as good as Young Master Youhao!"
"Suggest a heavy ratio!"
Some people in the cavalry camp had angry expressions on their faces, and then, the voices of heavy comparisons arose one after another among the soldiers in the cavalry camp.
Snapped!
Marquis Yong'an slapped his hand heavily on the table and scanned the people who spoke.
The sound of Zhongbi disappeared immediately, and everyone in the cavalry camp lowered their heads slightly.
"Your Highness, it's time to announce the results of the competition."
Marquis Yong'an cupped his fists towards the third prince.
You Hao said anxiously: "Master Hou, I..."
"Shut up! Yelang, you arrogant fool!" Youchao shouted coldly: "The Third Highness will make his own decision!"
The third prince took a deep look at Mu Bei on the stage, his eyes fell on You Hao, and said with a slight smile: "I declare that the winner is You Hao."
All the soldiers were startled, and You Hao himself was a little surprised.
Mu Bei frowned and looked at the third prince: "Your Highness, isn't this right? In terms of military merit and combat power, the general seems to be higher than You Hao. Why is he the first?"
The third prince smiled slightly: "My Highness has read your message. Your military merit is indeed higher than that of You Hao, and you did defeat You Hao in this battle. However, you have only been in the army for half a year, while You Hao has been in the army for seven years. Therefore, Your Highness will award the crown to You Hao."
"What does this mean, Your Highness? Does it matter whether you are crowned or not, and when you join the army?"
Mu Bei looked at the third prince.
"Of course it's related." The third prince said calmly: "In history, there is no one who has just joined the army and became a general, right? The competition for the title is the same here. After only half a year in the army, he can win the title from the soldiers who have been in the army for seven years. Doesn’t this chill the hearts of all the veterans?”
"Your Highness, these are strong words. According to what Your Highness said, after decades of joining the army, even if he has done nothing, he can still be qualified for the position of general?"
Mubei Road.
The third prince's face suddenly darkened, and You Chao said coldly: "Mu Bei, what is your attitude towards the third highness?! Why don't you kowtow to apologize!"
Mu Bei looked at You Chao: "Why, are you worried that your weak son won't take the crown?"
"Weak?!" Youchao's eyes turned cold: "My son was just careless for a moment. In a real battle, you will definitely lose!"
"Really? Then I'll give him a chance to fight again! This battle will truly determine the winner!" Mu Bei said coldly: "I only use one sword, if I use two swords, I lose!"
"Arrogant!"
Youchao shouted.
At this time, You Hao quickly stood up and saluted the third prince on one knee: "Your Highness, I was indeed careless just now. Please allow me to fight him again! This time, I will definitely put him under the halberd and let him know , in a real battle, he looks like a chicken and a dog in front of me!"
His Highness the Third Prince looked at You Hao, paused for a moment, and said: "Okay, that's it, I believe you can win this time!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
You Hao clasped his fists in salute, jumped onto the ring, and pulled out the halberd that had been stuck on the stage.
Holding a halberd in his hand, he pointed directly at Mu Bei and said in a fierce voice: "Come and fight! Defeating you is like slaughtering a dog!"
The blood energy in the early stage of Qi nourishment surged to the limit, like an angry sea boiling, causing all the soldiers near the ring to palpitate. This level of blood energy was really amazing, not inferior to the strong ones in the middle stage of Qi nourishment!
At this time, Mu Bei moved, like a bolt of lightning approaching You Hao, his sword coming out like a dragon.
Instant air slash!
"Crack!"
With a crisp sound, You Hao's halberd broke into two pieces, and a deep sword mark appeared on his chest. He flew out of the ring like a scarecrow, vomited blood, and passed out on the spot.
Everyone trembled. Mu Bei said he only used one sword, but it was really only one sword!
Moreover, this sword was obviously reserved, otherwise, You Hao would definitely die!
"Haoer!"
You Chao's expression changed drastically, and he quickly rushed to You Hao. When he saw the sword mouth deep in You Hao's chest, where his lungs could be seen, he became furious.
"brute!"
His face instantly became ferocious, he jumped onto the ring and punched Mu Bei.
Mu Bei punched out, smashing Youchao's five fingers with a click, causing the opponent to fly out of the ring like a kite with its string broken.
"Rubbish!"
He spat hard.
All the soldiers were frightened. With one sword, they killed Youhao, the Yangqi realm, and with one punch, they blasted away Captain Youchao. This was simply terrifying!
"You bastard, you're so ruthless in your attack!" The third prince slapped the table and shouted angrily: "Get it!"
Behind him, the old man in green robe who had not moved suddenly stepped onto the ring and shrouded Mu Bei with his claws.
The energy and blood in the unity realm boiled, and the shaking air buzzed.
Almost at the same time, a figure stopped in front of Mu Bei. Marquis Yong'an came and punched out.
With a bang, the green-robed old man stepped back five steps before regaining his balance, and said in shock: "Half-step master!"
"What?!"
The third prince looked shocked.
Mu Bei was also slightly moved. The so-called half-step master means that one foot has stepped into the realm of transparency. There are very few such strong people in Qin.
"Everyone in the Imperial City thought that you were only in the early stage of unity. They never thought that you had already reached this stage. Master Chen, you have hidden it deeply enough!"
The third prince said coldly.
"The general just doesn't like to show it to the outside world, let alone hiding it."
Yong'an Hou said.
He held a wooden box in his hand and threw it to Mu Bei with a flick of his hand.
This wooden box is the first prize in the competition between the three armies.
Mu Bei caught the wooden box and bowed: "Thank you, sir!"
"Chen Bo!"
The third prince clenched his hands and stared at Marquis Yong'an coldly.
When was this wooden box taken away by Marquis Yong'an? He originally planned to award the title to You Hao even if Mu Bei won again.
"Mubei won both competitions, and the crown should belong to Mubei. His Highness should have no objections, right? Unless His Highness is a person who breaks his word. And this is absolutely impossible. It is impossible for our Da Qin royal family to have such a situation. Despicable people.”
Yong'an Hou said.
The third prince stared at Marquis Yongan: "Okay! Chen Bo, you are very good!"
Marquis Yong'an's words completely blocked his plan to award the title to You Hao again!
After calming down his breathing, the Third Highness of Qin sat down again, put his right hand on the table and tapped casually.
"My Highness heard that a silver mine was dug out on this border. It just so happens that the national treasury is not full now. Mr. Chen will present the excavated silver mine later, and my Highness will take it back to fill the national treasury. Remember, no cent is missing. !”
he said.
Marquis Yong'an glanced at Youchao, whose fingers were shattered, and saluted the third prince: "Your Highness, the proceeds from the excavation of the silver mine will be used in the armament of the soldiers of the three armies. Most of the soldiers' armor and weapons are very old. Moreover, as far as the general knows, the national treasury has always been sufficient, and there has never been a time when it was not full."
"Master Chen, is this an excuse for not wanting to hand it over and wants to steal this silver mine? In addition, Master Chen knows better than your highness whether the treasury is full or not?" The third prince looked at Marquis Yong'an with a sneer on his lips: "Is it possible? Master Chen has placed some spies in the treasury?"
"The general will not dare!"
Marquis Yong'an said quickly.
"Don't dare be the best! Bring all the mined silver before noon tomorrow!"
The third prince flicked his sleeves, stood up and left. The old man in green robe ordered someone to help Youchao and his son up, and followed him together.
Mu Bei looked at Marquis Yong'an: "Sir, can't we save the mine silver?"
Marquis Yong'an sighed and shook his head.
Ordering the Military Supervisory Office to be responsible for the follow-up of the competition, he said to Mu Bei: "You come with me."
