Ji Zhi's eyes were filled with disbelief.

The geniuses of Yelan City couldn't withstand a single move...

That's quite a significant evaluation.

"The young geniuses of Yelan City, while not as good as the top ones in the Imperial City, shouldn't be so weak, should they? Unable to withstand a single move...

And are you sure it's that person?"

Ji Zhi replied with a frown, still somewhat skeptical.

Before the middle-aged man could answer, the surrounding people started chiming in.

Once the topic was opened, people liked to discuss it.

"How could it not be him? Just a few days ago, I happened to be in Yelan City.

I also witnessed that duel; those young geniuses of Yelan City didn't even have the courage to draw their swords in front of that young man from Wei Country..."

At this point, those who hadn't seen the duel were even more incredulous than Ji Zhi.

Not even having the courage to draw their swords...

That's a bit exaggerated...

To these laypeople, it seemed like fear, being too timid.

In reality, it was simply because the young people of Yexuan Country were too weak; under the pressure, they couldn't draw their swords.

Seeing the skeptical looks around, the person spoke again.

"Don't doubt it, that young man is no ordinary person.

People from Wei Country said personally he is currently the number one in Sword Dao among the younger generation in Wei.

Facing the number one in Sword Dao, such a situation is indeed understandable."

Hearing the words "number one in Sword Dao," Ji Zhi was momentarily stunned.

"Are you saying that young man is the number one in Sword Dao of Wei Country?"

Ji Zhi pointed towards Shen Han and asked.

The speaker glanced over, confirming who she was pointing at, and nodded immediately.

"Yes, that person, I heard his name is Shen Han.

Though I didn't remember the name clearly, I would never forget the person.

After all, he was the best-looking among those few from Wei Country."

The name was even mentioned, so it must be correct...

Sitting down slowly, Ji Zhi felt like a fool.

At first, she thought Shen Han was coming to seek refuge with her, then she assumed Shen Han was just an attendant in the Great Wei envoy.

Recalling what she had said earlier, Ji Zhi felt a wave of regret.

No wonder, no wonder his attitude toward her words yesterday was like that.

When she offered him money, she found it amusing...

In her mind, Ji Zhi was already weighing her options.

This Song Ruizhe beside her, his attitude towards her was never good, often defying her as his mother.

Could she rely on Shen Han?

After pondering for a while, Ji Zhi shook her head.

The influence of the Shen Family in Great Wei was so strong, if she followed Shen Han back to Great Wei, her life might be smothered by the Shen Family.

She could only rely on Song Ruizhe...

If so, perhaps she should ask Shen Han for help, to let her son have a good showing.

While contemplating, the young geniuses of Yexuan Country had already stepped forward.

In Yexuan Country, these young geniuses were almost all offspring of high officials and nobles.

After all, this small country didn't even have sects; to access the cultivation methods, they certainly had intricate connections with the court.

Before the Seventh Grade, while the requirements for pill resources in cultivation weren't stringent,

the Bone Tempering Pills and various elixirs were still needed after all.

Ordinary families in Yexuan Country had no right to use such advanced goods.

After all, herbs abundant in Great Wei were rare treasures here.

Stepping forward, one by one, the young elites of Yexuan were all dressed opulently.

For King Yexuan, submitting was an established fact.

The outcome was long decided, and he did not want any changes.

This duel among young people today was merely to gain some benefits.

If the geniuses of Yexuan Country lost, he could conveniently say, Great Wei is strong, and they ought to submit.

To avoid voices of opposition from the populace.

If they won, then King Yexuan wouldn't lose either.

Using this as a reason, he could seek benefits from the His Holiness of Great Wei.

The reason being, your young geniuses couldn't even match ours from Yexuan Country.

He needed to appease the people and seek compensation in money and benefits.

No matter what, in King Yexuan's eyes, he profits regardless of whether he wins or loses.

It's a complete win.

The young people of Yexuan Country naturally had different thoughts.

They wanted to surpass the geniuses of Great Wei.

Only then could they gain recognition from the superiors, and possibly be admired by the people.

Not only would they gain benefits, but also earn a reputation.

They didn't have to wait long as King Yexuan, sitting at the center, announced the beginning of this Martial Path exchange.

He required both sides to suppress their strength to the Eighth Grade.

Both sides would compete with their martial path techniques, or scholarly techniques.

This was obviously advantageous for the geniuses of Yexuan Country.

Great Wei didn't mind either.

During the time in Yelan City, even if they lost, they didn't bet on realm strength.

After all, they had been instructed before coming.

They had to save face for Yexuan Country one way or another; if they showed full strength, how could they keep that face?

The competition was one-on-one.

Right in front of this sacrificial altar.

After gaining some understanding of witchcraft, Shen Han and his companions were already prepared.

Yu Xiaoyan from Mountain Sea Academy went up first.

This time, after being wary of witchcraft, he seemed rejuvenated.

With his fist power bursting, even using only the Eighth Grade strength, he was still astonishing.

The person standing opposite Yu Xiaoyan was already utterly panicked just avoiding his fist power.

And with the previous lesson in mind, when his opponent couldn't dodge, Yu Xiaoyan didn't hold back.

He directly struck the opponent away with his fist power, winning decisively.

Before the Imperial City of Yexuan, the watching citizens were all silent, their faces somewhat grim.

After Yu Xiaoyan stepped down, a student from Qiling Academy stepped up.

He was facing Song Ruicheng, the eldest son of the Third Prince.

Many believed he was the strongest among the younger generation in Yexuan Country.

Song Ruicheng's attire was also very striking, distinct from others.

It seemed he intentionally used it to proclaim his extraordinary nature.

But when he clashed with the Qiling Academy student, he finally learned what true strength was.

The opponents he faced in Yexuan Country were entirely different from those in Great Wei.

Even with his strength suppressed to the Eighth Grade, Song Ruicheng felt like the person before him was suffocating him.

Within just ten breaths, he was defeated...

Ji Zhi watched this scene in utter surprise.

Beside her, the person who spoke earlier spoke again.

"These two who made a move aren't even the most powerful in the Great Wei envoy.

The most powerful is that Shen Han; he can summon a sword with a mere flick.

No one in Yexuan could possibly be his match..."

Others who had seen Shen Han in action in Yelan City nodded as well.

"I feel if Shen Han makes a move, our young geniuses from Yexuan Country probably won't even manage a single move today..."

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