The Xiaolu City City Lord's Mansion is located on the main street in the city. It is much smaller than the Beidou City City Lord's Mansion, and the level of luxury of the building cannot be compared. However, compared with other nearby private houses, it still looks a bit standout, so it is not that hard to find.
When Gu Xifeng and his party arrived at the City Lord's Mansion, the soldiers from Pojun and Tanlang's Second Battalion had already lined up in front of the door, forming two large square formations, filling the main street in front of the City Lord's Mansion. .
There were about five hundred people in the two square formations. Every soldier in the huge team stood motionless. The formation was neat and disciplined. There was no sound, except for the occasional war horse shaking its big head and neighing in a low voice. , the entire main street was filled with a solemn atmosphere.
The disciples passing by were affected by this atmosphere. Each of them had a solemn expression and tried not to make a sound as they entered the city lord's mansion directly.
Gu Xifeng and others were no exception. Even Jiang Huaishi, who had always been carefree, stopped chasing Gu Xifeng and the others at this moment. He slowed down and looked at the queue with expressions of reverence.
Walking into the city lord's mansion, Jiang Huaishi breathed out softly and said with a heroic look: "I also want to join the army! This is the life I want! I want to become a heroine that attracts worldwide attention!"
"But, Sister Huaishi, war is cruel. You are a girl..." Houhou looked at Jiang Huaishi worriedly, but was interrupted by Jiang Huaishi.
"What's wrong, girl? If you don't agree, let's fight!" Jiang Huaishi was a little angry, as if I would fight anyone who stopped me.
The monkey stood there and smiled bitterly, saying nothing.
"Sister Huai Shi, you really need to think about it. Living and training with so many men will cause a lot of inconvenience." Gu Xifeng also stepped forward to persuade.
"You don't know this, right? Our Xinghe Sect's Pojun and Tanlang's Second Battalion have special teams of female disciples. I want to rise up in the ranks and then become the commander-in-chief. All men must obey my command!" Jiang Huai Shihao was so angry that everyone respected her choice and stopped trying to persuade her.
As time goes by, the disciples who participated in the trial have also gathered.
The front yard of the City Lord's Mansion is now occupied by disciples except for a huge competition stage set up in front of the Chuihua Gate.
The leader and the master of the Four-Star Pavilion sat on the competition stage according to the sect's etiquette, and there were two men in armor sitting on both sides. One had the symbol of the Po Army Camp on his chest, and the other was from the Greedy Wolf Camp.
Gu Xifeng and others had seen these two people when they first joined the Galaxy Sect, but they only had a quick glance and didn't make a deep impression.
Now, if you look closely, you will see that the murderous spirit shown in the two men's actions is frightening. You don't need to guess to know that these two men are the commanders of the second battalion of Po Jun and Greed Wolf.
"Everyone be quiet." Chen Yaoguang's strange voice once again reached the ears of every disciple, causing the originally noisy City Lord's Mansion to immediately quiet down, and you could hear a pin drop.
"Next, please disciples who still hold the Star Beads, please hand over the Star Beads in their hands." As soon as Chen Yaoguang finished speaking, ten stewards came to the stage holding cloth bags, paper and pens. Gu Xifeng and other disciples who still held the Star Beads Queue up and the stewards will count the records one by one.
After everyone handed in their submissions, all the stewards walked to the back. After a moment of burning incense, a steward walked to the competition stage with a list in his hand and reported to the headmaster. Chen Yaoguang gave him a few simple instructions, and the steward was alone. He walked to the stage and cleared his throat.
"A total of 523 Xinghe Sect disciples participated in this trial. One hundred and twenty-two were not eliminated in the first stage. A total of 397 star beads were handed in. The remaining beads were taken into the trial. The refining soldiers intercepted it, now I will announce the results."
"There are thirty-two disciples holding a star bead in their hands, namely Xu Daming, Duan Qiuling, Zhang Wei..." Then he read a long list of names. After reading, there were a lot of sighs in the courtyard, because these The person is no better than the eliminated person, and may even be worse.
After all, those who were eliminated were eliminated after going through battles. It might just be bad luck, but these disciples with one star bead might not have participated in a single battle. Of course, it might also be that they were unlucky enough to be chased by masters all the time and could escape. It's a blessing that they lost it. Only they themselves know the specific situation.
"There are forty-eight disciples holding two star beads in their hands, namely Song Yi, Fang Hua, Wang Jingzhu..." Another longer series of names, this time completely different from before, applause burst out in the city lord's palace, these people Defeating at least one opponent is still worthy of respect.
Then the list of three, four, five, and up to nine was read out, and the names of thirty-four more people were mentioned. As the number of star beads increased, the atmosphere in the audience became more and more lively.
"Now I will announce the list of disciples who have submitted ten or more star beads. These people are also the top eight in this trial!" With the steward's words, the atmosphere in the courtyard became lively. Everyone wanted to know about the young disciples. Everyone started talking about who the top one was.
"Please be quiet for a moment. There are two disciples who handed over ten star beads in this trial. They are Jiang Huaishi and Ye Ling. These are the seventh and eighth placers in the first stage of this trial."
"The following are the two disciples who handed over eleven star beads. They are Tao Muyao and Xie Zhan. These two are the fifth and sixth."
This time it did not cause much disturbance among the disciples. These four people were long-established masters in the Xinghe Sect, and it was natural for them to gain such a ranking.
"The fourth place winner is Xiao Houzai, who handed in fifteen star beads!"
As soon as these words came out, all the disciples in the audience went crazy.
"Who is Xiao Houzai? I've never heard of him. Which Xing Pavilion disciple is he?"
"This name sounds familiar, where did you hear it from?"
"Let me think about it, I have some impressions, Xiao Houzai... Let me go, isn't this name one of the two unlucky ones who were assigned to Zaojun Pavilion a few years ago?"
"What? Can a cook participate in the sect trial?"
"Putting aside those who participated or not, how did he get so many star beads? His opponent couldn't even beat the cook? So many sewers capsized?"
"Did you use some shameful means?"
The disciples were all talking in disbelief. They found the figure of the monkey in the crowd, and suddenly the monkey became the focus of everyone's attention.
"Quiet, be quiet." The steward shouted loudly, but the voice was quickly drowned out and had no effect.
"Quiet! It's unbecoming to make noise." The person who spoke out this time was Headmaster Chen Yaoguang. Headmaster Chen's somewhat angry voice sounded like thunder in everyone's ears. The city lord's palace instantly regained its tranquility. All the disciples looked at each other in shock. He stopped talking, but his face was still full of doubts.
"Announced below are the top three who handed in the Star Beads. The third place winner is Zhang Yuntao, who handed in eighteen Star Beads."
Although the discussion in the audience was not loud, many people also raised doubts.
"Zhang Yuntao, I think I have heard of him. He is an old disciple of Tianji Pavilion."
"I have never seen this senior brother take action before. Is he so powerful?"
"It seems that he is a master at hiding his clumsiness."
"Now I announce that the second-place disciple is Gu Xifeng! Hand in twenty-four Star Beads!"
"Boom", the audience felt like a pot was exploding again. Even if there were palm lessons and reprimands first, the disciples still could not stop the discussion because the matter was too shocking. Everyone just lowered their voices slightly, and it seemed that they were more concerned than the monkeys. Be more restrained.
"Gu Xifeng, he must be another disciple assigned to Zaojun Pavilion."
"Yes, it's him. I know this very well. The two of them attended the Qiming Pavilion study with me. I'm sure it's him."
"Is Zaojun Pavilion the place where our Xingchen Sect trains evil disciples?"
"I almost want to be a glorious chef!"
Chen Yaoguang raised his eyebrows and was about to speak again. Many sharp-eyed disciples noticed the clues and immediately signaled to their companions. They passed the word to ten and then to a hundred. Soon it became quiet again. Headmaster Chen touched his nose and smiled. He smiled and said no more.
Seeing that the scene was quiet, the steward continued to read.
"Finally, I announce that the first place winner is Tang Jinge! The number turned in is thirty-five!"
This time the audience was completely excited, but there was no voice of doubt, only warm applause and words of praise.
"The first place is indeed Senior Brother Jin Ge, there is no doubt about it."
"Senior Brother Tang has long been regarded as the number one among the younger generation!"
"It is said that junior brother is already on his way to becoming a master at the age of thirteen."
"This is the true pride of heaven."
"I don't know which unlucky guy met Senior Brother Tang."
"Me! I was defeated in one encounter. Senior Brother Jin Ge's strength is unfathomable!"
No one noticed that at this time, there was a figure in the shadow of a wall of the City Lord's Mansion. He leaned against the wall leisurely and stared at the direction of the competition platform, blending into the shadow. Even if someone passed by, there would be no clue.
"One is second and the other is fourth. These two brats, the environment of this trial is so suitable for them, but they only got this grade for me. The rest are not what they are good at."
"It's over, it's over. I have to lose this bet to Old Wu. I have collected Qianqiu wine. Huh, I'm waiting for you to be rewarded by my master!"
This man muttered to himself, getting angrier as he spoke. Strangely, none of his words reached a foot away. This man was none other than Huang Xin, the commander of the Seven Kills Battalion and the master of Gu Xifeng.
Huang Xin was a little disappointed and sighed softly. "I don't know why Old Wu is so lucky. If he meets a genius like Tang Jinge, even if my hidden disciple really uses his inner strength, he may not be able to win."
If Gu Xifeng heard this, his jaw would drop in shock. Has his secret been discovered by Huang Xin?
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When the scene calmed down again, the steward cleared his throat and continued: "Next, I announce that the second phase of this trial will begin, with the top eight disciples from the first phase competing in a one-on-one competition.
"The rules are as follows. The first place will play against the eighth place, the second place will play against the seventh place, the third place will play against the sixth place, and the fourth place will play against the fifth place. The specific ranking will be determined by handing over the parallel draw of the Star Bead."
"Both sides can choose their favorite special wooden weapons. The weapons used in the battle are more sophisticated than those in the first stage, and are as good as iron weapons."
"Both opponents are not allowed to intentionally seriously injure or even kill their fellow disciples until the point is reached. Anyone who violates the order will be severely punished by the rules."
"Next, we invite the first eight disciples to come to the competition stage. Someone will help you choose weapons."
Gu Xifeng and others came to the competition stage under the various gazes of the disciples, and were immediately taken to a wing of the City Lord's Mansion. The room was filled with all kinds of wooden weapons, which dazzled everyone.
