On the high platform of the Zhenxie Division campus.
Yang Ling, Zhang Tianshuo and others sat on it, looking at the people below who looked either nervous or excited.
"Mr. Yang, do you think the first place is Gu An or Xia Jun?"
Zhang Tianshuo tilted his head and asked in a low voice.
"According to the day before yesterday, although Gu An has not reached the Dan Condensing Realm, his strength may be a little stronger than Xia Jun."
Yang Ling pondered for two breaths and said.
"Oh, so Mr. Yang is optimistic about Gu An?"
"good."
"Haha, I think Xia Jun has a better chance of winning."
After listening to Zhang Tianshuo's words, Yang Ling glanced at Xia Ji beside him.
On the surface, there seemed to be nothing unusual, but Yang Ling knew that Zhang Tianshuo might have convinced Xia Ji to let Xia Jun enter Wu Mansion.
…
After the incense burned not far away, Dongfang Runhong and Tao Yu stepped onto the left and right stages of the school field respectively.
Dongfang Runhong smiled playfully: "Now, I announce that the third assessment has officially begun.
Let’s proceed in the order in which everyone drew lots yesterday.
Game 1: Wang Ye versus Xiao Yun."
On the other side of the arena, Tao Yu also shouted.
"second round……"
soon.
"Seventh game, Gu An versus Zhao Xian."
Gu An let out a breath and jumped directly onto the ring.
"Zhao Xian is so miserable."
"Yes, I met Gu An directly."
The young people below who had not yet arrived in line began to shake their heads and sigh, mourning in silence for the young man who had drawn Gu An.
There are now a total of eighty-two people, divided into forty groups.
As long as you pass the first round, you have advanced.
The forty-one losers entered the loser group to compete for the remaining nine positions.
As for the top three, that is beyond their reach.
After a while, a somewhat honest-looking young man also stepped onto the stage.
Just when Gu An was ready for a quick decision.
Zhao Xian faced Dongfang Runhong, cupped his fists and said, "Sir, I admit defeat."
Dongfang Runhong raised his eyebrows slightly: "Gu Ansheng."
"Zhao Xian just admits defeat?"
"He is a cruel person."
"This is a smart person. If you fight, you will lose. Rather than risking injury, it is better to just admit defeat and compete for the remaining nine places."
Obviously, many people in the crowd agreed with Zhao Xian's approach and directly conserved their strength to deal with the loser's group match.
Gu An bowed to Dongfang Runhong and then retreated.
Almost at the same time, in the arena hosted by Tao Yu, Xia Jun's opponent also directly admitted defeat.
Time passed and the game continued.
The morning passed quickly, and the forty-one people who were promoted have been decided.
In the afternoon.
The arena hosted by Dongfang Runhong on the left is used for the winner's group competition, and the arena where Tao Yu is located is used for the loser's group competition.
It seems that someone did this deliberately. Gu An and Xia Jun have never met.
The sun sets in the west.
Gu An's opponent once again admitted defeat in the ring.
Dongfang Runhong looked at Yang Ling on the high platform behind him and saw Yang Ling nodding.
Dongfang Runhong said loudly: "The game is over, Gu Ansheng; it is getting late today, and the final will be held tomorrow morning."
…
County government office, inside Yuan Shan's house.
"You said yes, Palace Master Zhang is more optimistic about Xia Jun." Gu An asked with a frown.
Yuan Shan nodded: "This morning, Palace Master Zhang did say so; and when I asked you if you agreed, I said you haven't decided yet.
Palace Master Zhang also seemed to have expected it, he just smiled and said nothing else.
However, I estimate that Palace Master Zhang has already reached an agreement with the Xia family, and Xia Jun will directly enter the Wu Palace later."
Gu An secretly frowned.
While at the camp, Xia Jun said that the Xia family had some involvement with Tao Yu.
Tao Yu belongs to the Zhenxie Division, and Xia Jun will join the Wu Mansion again.
The Zhenxie Division and the Wu Mansion have been refusing to deal with it.
Is the Xia family playing both sides?
"That night, all of us could see that you were stronger than Xia Jun; Palace Master Zhang dared to say this, which shows that he provided some help to Xia Jun.
If tomorrow’s battle is really not possible, it’s okay for you to admit defeat.”
When Gu An was deep in thought, Yuan Shan said again.
Help... Gu An couldn't help but frown slightly: "Can the assessment use foreign objects?"
"Weapons and armor are naturally prohibited, but there is no clear rule saying that elixirs cannot be used."
Gu An was speechless and said: "Can you use pills? Then what's the point of this test?"
"There are three parts to medicines and poisons, and elixirs are no exception."
Yuan Shan looked at Gu An's confused look and continued: "If you use elixirs to participate in the assessment, they are usually elixirs that enhance your strength. However, taking these elixirs will leave hidden dangers in the body.
After passing the assessment, he joined the Evil Suppression Department and the Wu Mansion, but faced many monsters and monsters. Although the Wu Mansion had few missions, it also had corresponding targets every year.
When you go to fight them, you can't take pills every time, right?
In addition, the price of elixirs is not affordable by ordinary people, so it is not included in the regulations."
"Then if someone else uses the elixir and enters the top three, how should it be calculated?"
"I won't care, to put it bluntly; when you enter the Zhenxie Department and the Wu Mansion, others will know that you have taken the elixir, and they will alienate you, worried that subsequent tasks will harm them because of your mistakes.
As for the skills, you can also obtain them through your own efforts after entering the Evil Suppression Division and Wu Mansion."
After listening to Yuan Shan's explanation, Gu An also understood the reason.
The purpose of setting up the top three is just to stimulate the competitive spirit of the young people participating in the assessment.
Once you enter Zhenxie Division and Wu Mansion, all your previous results will be invalidated.
Everything will be determined by your true strength.
After all, Zhenxie Division and Wu Mansion do not lack you...
As for Xia Jun, he had already thought about it before. As long as he could afford to help Tao Yu, Gu An wouldn't mind letting go and fighting with him.
…
The moon sets, and the last day of the assessment comes.
The outer circle of the Zhenxie Division campus was already crowded with people who came to watch the assessment.
Some are people who have already passed the assessment and are waiting to enter the Evil Suppression Department or the Martial Mansion after this is over; some are alternate members of the Evil Suppression Department who have nothing to do for the time being or are handymen who have passed the assessment in the past two years.
On the high platform, it was still Yang Ling and others.
Dongfang Runhong stepped onto the stage: "Today is the last day of assessment, and the first thing to do is the competition for third and fourth place.
Playing against both sides, Yan Hong and He Wei."
The two people whose names were called quickly stepped onto the ring, and with Dongfang Runhong's order, the competition began.
The two fought for nearly ten minutes, and the game ended with Yan Hong's victory.
After Dongfang Runhong let the two go down, he faced the front: "Before the final begins.
Let me explain something first.
Since this year's assessment is more difficult than before, those who get first place can choose two exercises at the exercise department or the treasure pavilion."
As soon as he finished speaking, the scene was filled with excitement.
"What! Two doors!"
"If I had known this, I would have tried my best!"
"Tch, you're the only one who still wants to fight for the first place? Not to mention Gu An and Xia Jun, you may not even be able to beat me."
"That is, if you were really capable, wouldn't you fight for the top three?"
Gu An's thoughts moved slightly, and the two exercises were exactly in line with my intention.
Dongfang Runhong ignored the complaints of the teenagers below and said loudly:
"In the final, against both sides, Gu An and Xia Jun will take the stage."
Gu An, who had folded his arms and had been concentrating with his eyes closed, opened his eyes and walked towards the ring.