Chapter 369 (1/2)

This sudden change in situation evidently caused the military commanders to be somewhat taken aback. After all, the power displayed by the four demons were horrifying.

In that case…

The commanders didn't know if there was any mistake in their way of dealing with this issue.

However, in reality, they all knew that the relations.h.i.+p between Fang Zhengzhi and the scholars weren't as close as what they imagined. Hence, under such circ.u.mstances, it was naturally extremely unlikely that they would use their bodies to defend Fang Zhengzhi.

However, at this moment, the two scholars clearly blocked in front of Fang Zhengzhi. Furthermore, they did so without the slightest bit of hesitation.

Hence, it was impossible to say that they weren't even the slightest bit shocked.

Of course, this was all just guesswork. From certain points of view, it wasn't completely impossible that the scholars were amazed and convinced by the talent Fang Zhengzhi had displayed and suddenly decided to see the big picture instead.

It was precisely because of this probability that led to the commanders not stopping the two scholars immediately in their moment of shock, and instead deciding to watch on silently.

However, this slight hesitation also allowed them to see a scene that left them astounded.

After the two scholars blocked in front of the four demons, they had also arrived in front of Fang Zhengzhi. They held a sword in each of their hands.

There wasn't any problem in this. However, the problem was that the swords in their hands didn't stab towards the four demons in front of them, instead, they turned around and stabbed towards Fang Zhengzhi.

This also meant that as they were crying out to protect scholars and people of the Great Xia, the swords in their hands were carrying out a completely opposite action.

”Pss.h.!.+”

Fresh blood spurted out and sprayed into the air.

An icy glint flashed in the eyes of the two scholars as the edges of their lips instinctively curved up into a delighted smile. However, this smile didn't last for long.

Very quickly, the two scholars lowered their head.

In their eyes, there was an evident disbelief. Because, they realised that the blood that spurted out like a fountain actually originated from their chests.

Shock.

The two scholars were shocked. The four demons were just as shocked.

The other commanders standing behind Fang Zhengzhi were also stunned, rooted to the ground. Because, this scene truly occurred too quickly.

”When… when did you rea… realise?!” The two scholars uttered softly, their eyes unmovingly fixated upon Fang Zhengzhi.

They truly didn't quite understand.

Why could Fang Zhengzhi easily see through their plans over and over again.

”From the moment you followed behind the four of them, I have already known.” A faint smile appeared on Fang Zhengzhi's lips.

Making peace?

Who, in this situation, would even bother to try to make peace at this moment?

Fang Zhengzhi would never believe that the examinees in this Court Examination would have such childish hobbies. Of course, just based on this point alone, it wasn't possible to confirm this absolutely.

The truth was inferred from one sentence.

Ever since the ancient past, regardless of whether it was the past world or this world, there was one well-known saying.

That was that spectators saw the game better than players.

Previously, everytime Fang Zhengzhi evaluated a problem, this was the kind of thinking he employed. However, when the two scholars stood out with righteousness filling their faces.

He understood another word of wisdom…

That was that under certain special circ.u.mstances, only the real players in the game would be able to understand things best!

Would these two scholars in front of him be selfless enough to do what was best in this situation? Others weren't too sure. However, Fang Zhengzhi was almost absolutely certain that it was impossible!

”Within the sword, there is another hidden…'sword'!” When Fang Zhengzhi saw the two scholars make their way past the four demons, he was already certain about this situation.

What was the meaning of a sneak attack?

It was naturally one that was impossible to defend against!

Fang Zhengzhi was an expert at sneak attacks. Hence, he knew very clearly what was impossible to defend against. The previous time he saw Bai Xing was within The Vast World.

Right from that moment, Fang Zhengzhi knew that Bai Xing wasn't dumb.

Of course…

There was another person who was definitely not dumb either. That was Yun Qingwu.

Due to that, having wasted time and energy on planning a sneak attack plan, how could it only have one stage?

There was a plot within the plot, a sneak attack within the sneak attack, a sword within the sword.

That was a real deadly strike.

Fang Zhengzhi knew all of these extremely well. Hence, all he could do was to helplessly look on with disdain as these people attempted to showcase their skills in front of the real expert, himself.

Since you like to hide a sneak attack within this attack, then, I will fulfill your plan.

At the instant the two scholars jumped past the four demons, Fang Zhengzhi's sword had already lashed out.

There was a very wise saying.

Never leave your back facing the enemy.

Because, that was an extremely… stupid action!

”You knew ever since we ran over? W… Why?! We… we want to know the reason!” The expressions of the two scholars were clearly filled with disbelief as an emotional tone filled their voices.

”Beware!”

Just as Fang Zhengzhi prepared to reply the questions of these two scholars.

A somewhat urgent voice rang out beside his ear. He was somewhat familiar with this voice. If his guess was correct, it was Teng s.h.i.+sheng.

However, what did 'beware' mean?

Fang Zhengzhi didn't manage to understand immediately. However, he instinctively took a step backwards. During this step backwards, he saw two swords.

Two swords that stabbed towards his throat like a dragon.

These two swords naturally came from the hands of the two scholars. However, due to the close distance between Fang Zhengzhi and the two scholars, he seemed to have neglected these two swords which were in his blind spot.

Fang Zhengzhi rarely had cold sweat.

However, this time, when he saw those two swords, his back was immediately soaked with cold sweat. He had seen through the real ident.i.ties of the two scholars.

However...

He hadn't seen through their determination!

This wasn't very related to Fang Zhengzhi's judgement. Instead, it was a form of thinking. Fang Zhengzhi was a person who was rather afraid of pain and death. Hence, when he thought about a problem, he would naturally leave this point out.

On the other hand, the two ”scholars” in front of him had taken advantage of this point.

On purpose!

Ever since the start, the other party's slightly ”exaggerated” performance, that silly and logically flawed act, was actually all planned out for this final attack.

In other words, the other party wanted Fang Zhengzhi to understand, or, wanted Fang Zhengzhi to think he understood that everything was within his control.