Wei Lingzhen’s sigh filled Du Dongtu with thought. “Indeed, there are different levels of geniuses. From the strength Lin Xun has displayed today, he can already be considered first-class in the empire. However…it’s regretful.”

There was a tinge of regret in his voice.

If Lin Xun was defeated in the provincial exam, he would naturally be unable to participate in the national exam.

Governor Liu Wudiao remarked in a deep voice, “That’s fate. The draw results depend on the will of heaven and no one can do anything about it.”

    ……

Boom!

In the arena, the battle grew increasingly intense. Lin Xun could not avoid the bronze umbrella in time and took a vicious hit to the back.

He staggered as a piercing pain burned his back. Several of his bones nearly fractured from the force.

With such a great opportunity presented to them, Le Zhiyou and the others hurriedly pressed the attack.

Rumble~

In an instant, a barrage of attacks engulfed Lin Xun like a wave.

However, Lin Xun displayed extraordinary ferocity at this critical juncture. He gritted his teeth, avoided the incoming...