6kv Chapter 56, Round 2
Chapter 56, Round 2
The next day.
The huge examination hall seemed much emptier after the Ming Jin martial arts student withdrew.
However, the number of onlookers around the area did not decrease but increased.
Everyone knew that today was the main event of the martial arts competition.
Before the exam began, the examiner asked if anyone was willing to withdraw, but no one did.
Practical experience is invaluable. Although martial arts are known for their ruthlessness and the fact that one is responsible for their own life and death, there is also a rule that the game must be terminated immediately once one side surrenders.
Moreover, the second round of practical combat in the martial arts competition adopts a lottery system. If you are lucky, you may encounter weaker opponents in several consecutive rounds.
Moreover, based on the number of students admitted to the martial arts program this year, there will be some spots that will be filled by students who don't get a turn.
Most of the less skilled players wanted to take this opportunity.
As time passed and the sun rose higher, many minor officials came over carrying airtight wooden buckets.
The wooden barrel was entirely black and perfectly sealed; even looking down through the hole at the top where the lot was drawn, no clues could be discerned.
Lu Li was in the middle of the line, and it was soon his turn.
Lu Li randomly selected a bamboo skewer from those that felt almost identical, but instead of examining it immediately, he walked to a secluded spot to look at it.
"Fifty-three."
Suddenly, Lu Li noticed a sharp gaze fixed on him.
Lu Li silently noted down the serial number, then casually looked up and made eye contact with Qiu Ming for a moment, but quickly looked away again.
"That person seems to be Zhang Wu's friend?" Lu Li kept a watchful eye on him.
Soon, after everyone had drawn their lots, the examiner began calling out the numbers:
"Number one, step into the ring!"
Soon, the two martial arts performers whose names were called went up on stage to compete.
With nothing else to do, Lu Li took the opportunity to watch the martial arts competition and analyze the two fighters' moves.
As more and more people were called up to the ring, the eldest brother, Liang Jing, also finished one match.
His opponent in this match was a female martial arts performer, whom Liang Jing defeated without much effort.
Many martial arts performers were moved by this scene.
"hateful!"
This wasn't out of pity for a woman; they simply thought Liang Jing had gotten incredibly lucky to meet a female disciple.
Several female disciples on the field simply clenched their fists and didn't say anything.
Not long after, all the hidden strength practitioners from the White Crane Martial Arts School, except for Lu Li, took to the stage.
"Draw number sixteen, Duan Kang wins!"
Duan Kang drew a disciple who had just broken through to the Dark Force realm six months prior, and it didn't take much effort on his part either.
"Draw number 32, Zhang Wu, wins!"
Zhang Wu drew a Dark Force martial artist who had broken through two years ago and lifted seven stones in the first round. Although it was a bit troublesome, he still managed to defeat him without much effort.
"Draw number 36, Qin Yushuang, wins!"
……
"Draw number 41, Xu Fang, lost!"
Xu Fang drew a powerful, hidden opponent. Knowing she had no chance of winning, she went through the motions and then conceded defeat.
Although she hadn't had high hopes to begin with, the fact that her fellow disciples had all won made her feel somewhat embarrassed.
After a while, Lu Li finally arrived.
Lu Li went on stage and discovered that his opponent was a female disciple.
The female disciple sighed upon recognizing Lu Li.
Like many of the female disciples, she came to try her luck, hoping to get a bye or a lucky break, but when she encountered Lu Li, who possessed the hidden strength to lift nine stones, she naturally had no chance of winning.
"Mantis Fist, Zhang Lan." Zhang Lan clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Senior brother, please show me some respect."
"Xingyi Quan, Lu Li." Lu Li clasped his hands in a fist salute and nodded.
Immediately, the two fought for more than ten rounds. Zhang Lan, knowing she was no match for him, wisely conceded defeat and left the stage.
"This kid..." Qiu Ming narrowed his eyes and snorted coldly.
Well, the female disciples will be mostly eliminated in the first round, but this kid won't be so lucky in the second round.
On the other side, more and more people were congratulating Qin Yan.
"Master Qin, you are truly a master teacher, having trained so many outstanding disciples!"
"Yes, Master Qin, I've been thinking of sending all my nephews and nieces to your martial arts school. I hope you'll accept them."
Qin Yan was overjoyed by the compliments, feeling as if he had become ten years younger.
Several museum owners were moved to tears upon seeing this scene.
In the past, Qin Yan was old and his blood and energy were declining. He had the fewest disciples with internal strength among the martial arts schools. At that time, many people would not choose Baihe Martial Arts School.
But today, out of Qin Yan's six disciples with internal strength, five of them won the first match, and two of them even have a chance to pass the martial arts examination. How could they not be envious?
Soon, the first draw ended, and the second draw began.
Since many less capable competitors were eliminated in the first round, the second round of competition was much more exciting than the first.
This round of competition also saw a sudden change in the situation. Duan Kang, who was originally highly regarded by Qin Yan, was drawn against a veteran martial artist with internal strength. The two fought fiercely for dozens of rounds, but in the end, Duan Kang was defeated by one move and left the stage in disappointment.
"What a pity, this child..." Qin Yan felt helpless upon seeing this scene.
If Duan Kang is lucky, he might encounter that veteran Dark Force expert in this round or the next round, and he might be able to pass the martial arts examination this year.
Unfortunately, a defeat is a defeat.
Lu Li also felt regretful. He could see that Duan Kang and that old-school internal strength master were almost equal, but unfortunately, Duan Kang was one step behind.
The martial arts exam continued.
Another piece of bad news for the White Crane Martial Arts School has arrived.
Qin Yushuang actually drew Shi Qingyang, who was ranked first in skill and courage!
"Miss Qin, you should admit defeat." Shi Qingyang said calmly, showing no sign of backing down because of Qin Yushuang's beauty.
In fact, if the other party hadn't been Master Qin's granddaughter, he would have kicked her off the stage long ago.
Qin Yushuang felt helpless and ultimately chose to admit defeat.
The other party has already given us face, so it wouldn't be right for us to be ungrateful.
"Well, it's good that you're safe." Qin Yan sighed, but wasn't too disappointed.
Zhang Wu once again defeated his opponent with ease, which truly saved him a lot of face.
Soon, it was Lu Li's turn again.
Lu Li drew an opponent at the mid-stage of Dark Force, fought for dozens of rounds, and "narrowly won" to pass the level.
This surprised many people.
However, this unexpected surprise was quickly overshadowed by Liang Jing.
Because of Liang Jing, he got a bye!
"This year really is the most promising year again!" Liang Jing was overjoyed when he learned that he had a bye and laughed out loud.
Qin Yan was also surprised to see this.
He originally thought that Zhang Wu, Duan Kang, and Qin Yushuang might win the second competition, but unexpectedly, Zhang Wu, Lu Li, and Liang Jing advanced in the end.
It was a pleasant surprise, I suppose.
However, Qin Yan knew that among these three disciples, only Zhang Wu truly had the opportunity to pass the imperial examinations.
He knew Liang Jing's skill level. He was able to get to this point this year mainly because of luck. He faced a female disciple in the first round, received a bye in the second round, and it was almost impossible for him to win in the third round.
Lu Li was in a similar situation. In the first round, he faced a female disciple. In the second round, although he defeated a disciple at the mid-stage of Dark Force, it was extremely difficult, perhaps his limit.
However, Qin Yan could also see that Lu Li's basic skills were very solid. He was already very satisfied that Lu Li had reached this point, and perhaps he could really get into high school next year.
As for this year, it ultimately fell short of expectations.