Chapter 274: Unheavenly World (1/2)
Chapter 274: Unheavenly World
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
”Something most suitable for me?” Fang Zhengzhi’s eyes brightened as he thrust out his right hand. ”Hand it over!”
”Your honor, this thing is best used when your opponent is unaware of it. If everyone knows that you have this, I’m afraid...” The middle aged candidate hesitated as he looked around.
”I understand!” Fang Zhengzhi nodded and leapt to the candidate’s side. He was not worried that this candidate might still have something up his sleeve. After all, the duel was over.
”Your honor, this is known as the Seven Treasure Box!” The middle aged candidate carefully placed the box in Fang Zhengzhi’s hand.
”Seven Treasure Box?” Fang Zhengzhi looked at the black metal box in his hand.
”Yes, this box is created from seven different treasures. It was crafted by the famous Mo Family Smith using the Seven Star Array Mold. Under normal circumstances, anyone weaker than a pinnacle Heavenly Reflection State cultivator cannot defend against it. However, with the element of surprise, even a Supernatural cultivator may not be able to defend against it!” The candidate explained.
”So powerful? Just now... you wanted to attack me with this?”
”Yes...”
”Okay then, thank you!”
”You’re most welcome. I am glad that it has found a good owner! I am sure that you can bring the most out of it!” The candidate said sincerely.
”Hahaha... you have foresight!” Fang Zhengzhi nodded and chuckled.
All of the officials were stunned to hear Fang Zhengzhi’s laughter. Isn’t this a little too strange? Fang Zhengzhi set up a trap for the candidate to fall into, yet the candidate was giving him a gift?
Shouldn’t he suffer some form of retribution?
I guess nice guys really aren’t rewarded!
...
The duel was over within moments. The result was expected, but the process was jaw dropping.
After the invigilator announced the results...
He declared the start of the final.
The duel would be between Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu.
Based on their Theory Examination results, this duel would determine who would take home the top spot for the imperial examinations.
Would Fang Zhengzhi win?
Or would Yan Xiu from the Yan Family win?
The officials stared at the two men on the stage. They were all guessing and predicting the results for this final.
From what they had just seen, Fang Zhengzhi was already at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Reflection State.
By virtue of the fact that Yan Xiu could match Xing Qingsui’s attacks in their duel, he was also of similar ability.
This was a battle between two pinnacle Heavenly Reflection State candidates. Furthermore, they were both under 18 years old.
Other than deciding who was going to be the top of the imperial examinations, it had another special meaning. It would determine who was the Great Xia Dynasty’s next talent.
On stage.
Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu looked at each other.
”I guess we have to fight again.” Fang Zhengzhi said in exasperation.
”Yes.” Yan Xiu nodded.
”When we left the capital the last time, you said that you would defeat me. You have the chance now.” Fang Zhengzhi nodded. They were friends, but they were not going to hold back during the duel.
”Okay.”
”Will you use weapons?”
”How about you?”
”No.”
”Then I won’t either.” Yan Xiu immediately kept his Mountain and River, Heaven and Earth Fan.
All of the officials began to worry when they saw Yan Xiu keep his Mountain and River, Heaven and Earth Fan. Can Fang Zhengzhi be trusted?
The last duel was a perfect example.
Ping Yang looked at the officials in disdain. Then, she turned to look at King Duan. He was watching the spectacle unfold solemnly.
Her eyes glimmered brightly in that instant.
”Does Sixth Brother think that Fang Zhengzhi would trick Yan Xiu?”
King Duan had not been happy ever since the start of the duels. When he heard Ping Yang’s voice, he turned to look at her.
”One can never trust Fang Zhengzhi’s words!” King Duan replied without hesitation.
”Is that so? Then how about we have a little wager?” Ping Yang was getting excited.
”Oh? What do you want to wager?” King Duan asked, his interest piqued.
”I hear that you have a good bow named ”Sun Shooting”...” Ping Yang said in anticipation.
”I cannot give you the Sun Shooting Bow! That is my personal weapon!” King Duan interrupted Ping Yang.
”Brother, you have plenty of weapons, but you do not have a good stallion. Why don’t you use this opportunity to get yourself a good one?” Ping Yang had anticipated King Duan’s reaction. She did not give up, choosing to bait him with an irresistible incentive.
”You want to use your Snow Jade in a wager?” King Duan’s eyes brightened. There was only one Snow Jade in the entire capital. This was a stallion he always wanted.
However, the Snow Jade was Ping Yang’s prized possession. She had never used it in a wager.
”What is Snow Jade? I will use the Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion!” Ping Yang waved him off.
”Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion? That is Ninth Brother’s...”
”Don’t worry about that. The Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion is at my residence. When have I not kept my word?” Ping Yang interrupted King Duan and pounded her chest in assurance.
When Ninth Prince Lin Yun heard this, his expression turned bitter.
The Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion was his.
However, there was no way he was going to get him back. When Chi Guyan borrowed the stallion from him, she had promised him that Ping Yang would return it when Chi Guyan returned to the capital.
However...
Chi Guyan was in the Heaven Dao Pavilion. She never returned to the capital.
As such, the Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion was his greatest sacrifice. Even though Chi Guyan had sent over a letter, Ping Yang had swallowed it when the Ninth Prince handed it to her.
In that instant, the Ninth Prince’s heart shattered.
Take it from her by force?
Ping Yang’s residence had better guards than the palace.
Reason with her?
The only piece of evidence had been eaten by Ping Yang. Furthermore, Ping Yang was heavily favored by the Emperor. Even if she wasn’t, there was nothing that he could do without evidence.
His Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion had already fallen into the hands of the devil.