Chapter 210: Real Versus Fake (2/2)

”I believe this sword is fake!” Fang Zhengzhi suddenly turned around and looked at Ying Shan with an extremely serious expression on his face.

”Fake?” Ying Shan was slightly taken aback.

He had thought that Fang Zhengzhi only had two choices, either pull out the sword, or don't. However, he never expected that Fang Zhengzhi would say such a thing at such a time.

Was the sword real or fake?

Ying Shan had no way to determine the answer to this problem.

In the entire World of the Sage, the only person who might be able to answer this question was Fang Zhengzhi alone.

Because, Fang Zhengzhi was the one who defeated the Broken Bridge, the Twin Stone Tablets and the stone house.

However…

Could Ying Shan trust Fang Zhengzhi?

Of course not. Hence, he had no way of determining the authenticity of Fang Zhengzhi's words.

At this moment, Nangong Mu also looked towards Fang Zhengzhi. Similarly, he didn't know whether Fang Zhengzhi's words were true. Fang Zhengzhi might be using this method to trick Ying Shan.

However, what trick could he employ based on the legitimacy of the sword?

When Yan Xiu heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, a slight pondering look appeared on his face. However, he didn't speak.

”Real or fake, you would know once you pull it out. Isn't that right?” When Ping Yang heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, she seemed to have suddenly understood something. Then, she suggested aloud very cooperatively.

”Since it is fake, why is there a need to pull it out?” Fang Zhengzhi shot a disdainful look towards Ping Yang. He didn't even need to wait for Ying Shan to speak.

”You…” Ping Yang was enraged.

She felt as if she was extremely smart. She was able to instantly understand the intentions behind Fang Zhengzhi's words, and act it out with him in such a cooperative manner. However, Fang Zhengzhi seemed to not have accepted this kindness.

This caused her to become somewhat angered.

”If you don't pull out the sword, how do you know whether it is real or fake?” After Ying Shan heard the conversation between the two people, he finally spoke again.

”What is the reason the World of the Sage went out of control?” Fang Zhengzhi didn't directly answer Ying Shan's question. Instead, he asked a question back at him.

”That is naturally due to the consciousness of this sword controlling the World of the Sage. Hence, as long as one possesses this sword, he possesses the ability to control the World of the Sage.” Ying Shan replied.

Fang Zhengzhi nodded lightly. When the World of the Sage crumbled and they appeared in his sea of swords, he was naturally filled with doubt. Hence, at first, he had directed this question towards Yan Xiu.

”You are right. However, this sword has no consciousness. Hence, it is naturally a fake.” Fang Zhengzhi was very confident of his reply.

”Ha ha ha… Fang Zhengzhi, if this sword was fake, will you be so nice as to tell it to em? Don't tell me you don't know what this represents?” Ying Shan suddenly laughed.

Just as he said, if this sword was fake, that meant that Fang Zhengzhi had lost his last bargaining chip.

”I said just now that their lives and deaths don't matter to me.” Fang Zhengzhi smiled lightly.

When the other examinees heard this, they glared at Fang Zhengzhi with menace in their eyes. Even if you don't care about our lives and deaths, you don't have to say it out like that!

That is too insulting.

However, Ying Shan's eyes narrowed slightly.

Fang Zhengzhi's behaviour was too abnormal.

He had no choice but to doubt. If Fang Zhengzhi really didn't care about the lives and deaths of these examinees, it would be impossible for the current situation to be as calm.

However, if Fang Zhengzhi cared about their lives.

Then, it was simply impossible for him to say something such as ”the sword is fake”.

What is…

His intention?

All of a sudden, Ying Shan's eyes lit up.

He understood.

Fang Zhengzhi was lending him a knife to kill.

First, ensure that these examinees lost all their value to him. Then, using his blade to kill off these examinees.

When that time came, he would pull out the sword and still be able to bear a righteous name.

However, if he pulled out the sword now, even if he lived, he would be hated upon by millions of people.

This was a very perfect plan.

At the same time, it meant that the sword in front of Fang Zhengzhi, was real!

If it was said that Ying Shan had been somewhat confused by Fang Zhengzhi's words previously, now, after having understood everything, Ying Shan's mind was as clear as snow.

”Since you claimed that the sword is fake, why would you continue to hold on to it?” Ying Shan was now very sure of himself. Hence, he obviously wouldn't fall for Fang Zhengzhi's trap as easily.

As long as these examinees were in his hands, Fang Zhengzhi wouldn't pull out the sword.

”You don't me you are willing to use their lives to exchange for this fake sword?” Fang Zhengzhi looked at Ying Shan with some shock.

”I only wish for this sword not to be pulled out.” Ying Shan nodded.

”Make sure you don't regret, this is really a fake sword.” Fang Zhengzhi urged very persistently.

A slight smile formed on the edges of Ying Shan's smile. Once he determined that the sword was a real one, Fang Zhengzhi's actions undoubtedly became nothing but a joke.

”Leave that sword and I will let them go!” Ying Shan said directly.

”Alright, however, there are currently three people standing beside this sword. Hence, you have to let go of people in an order. For each of us that leaves, you must let go of a portion of them. How about that?” Fang Zhengzhi laid out his terms.

”Alright!” Ying Shan nodded.

Ping Yang looked towards Fang Zhengzhi. She really couldn't quite understand what Fang Zhengzhi was thinking. Don't tell me Fang Zhengzhi is really willing to give the sword to Ying Shan?

”Since when did this shameless guy become so righteous?” Ping Yang mumbled.

Of course, Ping Yang wanted to rescue the people.

However, she understood that using the sword to exchange for the people was ultimately only a temporarily relief. Once Ying Shan regained the advantage, whether their people would be worthy of fighting against Ying Shan would remain an unknown variable.

This didn't suit Fang Zhengzhi's usual actions.

If the person who did this was Xing Qingsui, then, Ping Yang wouldn't speak.

However, this was Fang Zhengzhi?

Fang Zhengzhi didn't notice Ping Yang's strange expression. Instead, he only took one look at Yan Xiu, then nodded slightly towards him.

Yan Xiu understood Fang Zhengzhi's intentions. He walked away slowly until he reached Ping Yang's side.

”That sword is real, am I right?” Ping Yang looked at Yan Xiu coming over and asked very softly.

”It is fake.” Yan Xiu took one look at Ping Yang and spoke calmly.

”Who is going to believe that? The light is so bright. What kind of fake sword would have such a power?” Ping Yang twitched her mouth. She naturally wouldn't believe Yan Xiu's words.

Ying Shan didn't bother paying any attention to Ping Yang and Yan Xiu.

Instead, his finger moved slightly. The swords against the necks of five examinees dropped to the ground.

As they felt the God of Death leave them, the five examinees breathed out heavily. Then, they hurriedly crawled to Ping Yang and Yan Xiu's side, as if they had long forgotten the heavy injuries on their bodies.

Fang Zhengzhi once again shot his gaze towards Nangong Mu.

Nangong Mu similarly left without the slightest bit of hesitation. However, he didn't walk towards Ping Yang and Yan Xiu. Instead, he walked very quietly to the side.

This scene appeared somewhat strange. After all, it was understandable if Yan Xiu left. However, why would Nangong Mu leave?

Could it be that Nangong Mu had also believed Fang Zhengzhi that the sword was fake?

How could it be fake?