Chapter 272: Challenging Nangong Hao (1/2)
Chapter 272: Challenging Nangong Hao
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
All of the officials looked at Fang Zhengzhi and Nangong Mu in disbelief.
After all, Nangong Mu was at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Reflection State. His technique was at the same level as the Million Sword Illustration. Furthermore, his weapon of choice was the best for his technique. On the other hand, Fang Zhengzhi had nothing.
In the end...
Nangong Mu still got the shorter end of the stick.
Fang Zhengzhi had just broken through to the Heavenly Reflection State six months ago. To be even more powerful than the pinnacle Heavenly Reflection Nangong Mu was terrifying progress.
King Duan clenched his fists. Fang Zhengzhi’s abilities were too shocking. If this continued, he may actually...
King Duan felt a chill down his spine when he thought of Chi Guyan’s words in the Heaven Dao Pavilion.
What if Fang Zhengzhi really defeated Chi Guyan?
Then his animosity with Fang Zhengzhi...
”No, that cannot happen!”
All of the officials worried about the same thing. The events of the Northern Mountain Village were still fresh in their mind. They were also reminded of Yu Yiping’s words. This man was a rebel. If he continued to progress and develop, what would the courts look like in the future?
Ping Yang was not concerned about the courts.
She was more concerned about how Fang Zhengzhi learnt the Million Sword Illustration. This was a top secret Divine Constabulary technique. Did Sister Yan really teach him?
The only person who was not surprised was Yan Xiu.
During the River of Trust Provincial Examinations, he was once equally shocked. However, now, he was not taken aback at all. The Divine Constabulary’s Million Sword Illustration?
Even though the Yan Wind Shadow Technique and the Asura Sword Technique were not nearly as powerful as the Million Sword Illustration and the Green and Blue Secret Art, they were not that far off? Anyone who could understand the Asura Sword Technique and the Wind Shadow Technique would figure out the other two with time.
Xing Qingsui was the only other calm person other than Yan Xiu. All he thought about was battle. The stronger his opponent, the more powerful his battle spirit.
...
On stage.
Nangong Mu’s chest heaved as he gripped the Green and Blue Dual Blades. He knew that he had already lost, but he was not willing to accept this fact.
He was not going to be stopped here. He had to advance. He had to defeat Nangong Hao.
Four years ago, Nangong Hao had topped the imperial examination.
Two years ago, he had the chance to participate. However, the top talent, Chi Guyan, was in that edition. As such, he had no choice but to give up. He had to take home the top spot.
He was in the pinnacle Heavenly Reflection State. Coupled with the Green and Blue Secret Art, the coveted top spot was not out of his reach.
However...
He met Fang Zhengzhi.
This man was destined to come in his way.
”I cannot lose!” Nangong Mu stepped forward determinedly. He caused the crack to shatter completely as a powerful aura rushed out from his body.
Nangong Mu’s expression was ferocious and beastlike.
”Why can’t you lose?” Fang Zhengzhi ignored the ferocity on Nangong Mu’s face.
Nangong Mu did not say he didn’t want to lose, or that he wouldn’t lose. He said he could not lose!
”None of your business!”
”Aren’t we friends?”
”Friends?! I do not have any friends!”
”Then why did you plead my case the last time?”
”To repay you! To repay you for saving my life!”
”I see. However, you should always repay someone with more than what you received. Even though you helped me plead my case, you didn’t really help me did you?” Fang Zhengzhi nodded.
”What do you want?” Nangong Mu was stunned.
”Tell me why you cannot lose and I will take it as you’ve repaid me.” Fang Zhengzhi replied.
”Why do you want to know the answer?”
”If I told you I was just curious, would you believe me?”
”Okay then, it is because I want to rank first for this imperial examinations.”
”Why must you get the top spot?” Fang Zhengzhi asked again. Even though his interactions with Nangong Mu were little and short, he did not think Nangong Mu was someone who chased after accolades.
”Because I cannot lose to one person.”
”Who?”
”My brother!” Nangong Mu’s tone was slightly agitated.
”Your brother? Who is he? Is he very powerful?” Fang Zhengzhi asked curiously. He really had no idea who Nangong Mu’s brother was. After all, he was only 11 and roaming Cang Ling Mountain four years ago.
The villagers rarely talked about life outside the village.
The only things they really cared about were matters with direct impact to their lives. For example, they were concerned with the prices of meat in Huai An County, the kind of hide the rich people liked, or recent happenings in the River of Trust Province.
At the very most, they would just find out about the new policies from the Divine Constabulary.
As for Fang Zhengzhi, apart from finding out about Chi Guyan from the waiters, he did not care about much else.
”You don’t know who my brother is?” Nangong Mu was surprised.
”Should I know him?” Fang Zhengzhi waved.
”You really don’t know?”
”Yup.”
”Okay then, my brother is Nangong Hao!”
”Oh.”
”Aren’t you shocked?”
”Why should I be shocked?”
”My brother is Nangong Hao! Everyone in the Great Xia Dynasty knows him!”
”But I really don’t know him. I am not familiar with him either. This is the first time I have heard Nangong Hao’s name. However, I hear Nangong Mu’s name a lot! Don’t you agree? Haha...” Fang Zhengzhi joked and beamed.
All of the officials looked on in confusion when they heard Fang Zhengzhi chuckle.
They could tell that Fang Zhengzhi was mocking Nangong Hao.
Who is Nangong Hao?
Nangong Hao was the pride and joy of the Nangong Family.
More importantly...
Nangong Hao was Nangong Mu’s brother!
How could Fang Zhengzhi tell Nangong Mu that he did not know his brother? Wasn’t this akin to saying he didn’t respect Nangong Mu and the Nangong Family?