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, force is the most 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.
The 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, wins!"
"Haha, I won! I won!" The tall and thin young man 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 also discussing fiercely.
From sixteen to eight, it is 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 whole 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 Hengyun Sect headquarters and two other 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 16 years, he entered the Fu Zongwu Academy, which is the Nanmeng Martial Academy.
"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.
"It's just a little bit worse." Wu Sheng's face was filled with regret.
"Depend on!"
"Ah Sheng, please stop pretending, I think you are almost laughing." 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 the Nanmeng Martial 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 don't meet Xu Yuanhan, who do you think you can win?" Wu Sheng said with contempt: "You are just lucky to be able to participate in an open battle. Your father will definitely buy you into Nanmeng Wuyuan.
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"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 the county governor has to give him a lot of respect.
The Fanwuyuan is stronger than the sixty-four, and you can enter Nanmeng Wuyuan by spending ten thousand taels.
Of course, if the money is enough, one hundred thousand taels of silver, even if you don't have any martial arts foundation, Nanmeng Wuyuan can accept it.
Wu Sheng, as for Wu Sheng, had been hovering around the 30th place in several competitions before, but this time he reached the top 16, which is 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! Cultivation is the craziest, and I must defeat Xu Yuanhan to win the first place!"
Like Luo He, the reason why he hangs out with Wu Yuan is because he admires 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.
But no one dared to say anything. Wu Yuan, Wu Sheng, Luo He and their small group were quite intimidating to 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 even nodded: "Brother Yuan, you should meditate first, we will wait for you on the side."
Wu Yuan smiled.
"This martial arts competition is much grander 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? Are they just watching the excitement?
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, if I participate in the martial arts competition, I am afraid that I will make Dean Zhang and General Xu angry." Wu Yuan smiled and glanced at the two people sitting in the center of the high platform.
Dean Zhang was smiling broadly, while General Xu had a cold face.
Wu Yuan originally agreed to give up the martial arts competition.
After all, he is only fourteen years old, so he can choose to give up, and the sect's inspection team will not pay too much attention.
At the last moment, Wu Yuan chose to participate.
time flies.
After one duel after another, Wu Yuan participated in another one midway and successfully reached the semi-finals.
Finally, he heard his name.
"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 marksmanship just now was 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 on a special trip had already obtained the list of elite disciples of the martial arts academy, and everyone studied it carefully.
"Wu Yuan is only fourteen years old. It is said that he has become enlightened in martial arts and his strength has improved by leaps and bounds recently."
"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 will have no chance. The big families in the city will probably chase him. But what if he fails to win the first place?"
"It's an opportunity!"
"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-grade 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 higher talent but lower background, is the most popular.
Sitting on a high platform.
"Huh!" 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? Far from it.
What's more, the other party is only in his forties and still has hope for progress.
Once you step into the third level, you will truly become a high-ranking member of the Hengyun Sect!
"Wu Yuan." Dean Zhang looked at the heroic young man on the stage and sighed in his heart: "Should I say you are smart or stupid?"
...on the stage.
"Wu Yuan, I am not your opponent, but I will not give up." Liu Ruyan, with a ponytail and a green face, holds a spear and has a strong spirit.
"As a warrior, how can you say defeat before you fight?" Wu Yuan held a knife in his hand and said with a smile: "Try your best, maybe a miracle will happen!"
"A miracle?" Liu Ruyan frowned.
Only one minute later.
"Keng~"
With the lightning-like stabbing shot, Wu Yuan seemed to be unable to draw the knife, and the door was broken open and he was shot in the chest.
"Bang~"
The powerful impact of the gun tip instantly knocked Wu Yuan 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, who was on the stage, was a little confused for a moment.
She thought about 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?"