"Today's competition was initiated by Prince Yuansheng, who wishes to challenge all the students of the Gentlemen's Academy!"
Fu Lu stepped forward and loudly announced, "The competition is divided into five categories: literary, martial arts, arithmetic, poetry, and painting. To ensure fairness, Prince Yuansheng will send out his representative first, and then the Gentlemen's Academy will respond."
"The chief judges for this competition are His Majesty, Feng Yong, and Grand Tutor Li Xiao, and all those present are witnessing this."
"Your Highness, do you have any objections?"
Xiao Zhixing stood up and strode to the middle of the playground, facing the more than one thousand people seated in a semi-circle. "I have no objection. Please proceed."
Huo Baijun, Li Jun, Xiong Chumo, Mu Zixi, Nian Chenghan, Zhang Zhong, Liu Zizai, and four other teenagers stood up and stood opposite her.
Oh, Nian Chenghan came up in a wheelchair.
Huo Baijun frowned and winked; he was genuinely unwilling, and he supported Xiao Zhixing.
Li Jun, Nian Chenghan, and Mu Zixi bowed to her to express their apologies. After all, they had not yet repaid the life-saving grace they had received earlier, and they were forced to go into battle by the emperor's decree.
Fu Lu then asked, "May I ask, Prince Yuan Sheng, are you fighting alone?"
Xiao Zhixing glanced calmly at these outstanding individuals and smiled, "What's wrong with one person taking on the challenge?"
The crowd was in an uproar. Some secretly sighed at her arrogance and overestimation of her abilities, while others admired her courage.
"Ah! Sister Zhixing, you can't leave us!" Li Wenxiu suddenly jumped out first. Madam Li was so shocked that she couldn't hold her back and could only watch helplessly as she skipped and jumped towards the field.
Li Xiao paused in stroking his beard, and asked the emperor somewhat awkwardly, "Your Majesty, my granddaughter is being naughty. Do you think I should resign from my position as a judge?"
Zhao Yunqi smiled calmly, "It's alright. I think your granddaughter is bolder than you."
Li Xiao gave a dry laugh.
At this moment, Lin Rushu, dressed in a simple white outfit, also stood up and gracefully walked into the center of the room.
"You guys—"
Xiao Zhixing couldn't help but laugh. She hadn't replied to their letters earlier because she didn't want to drag them into it.
With no one to supervise him, Xiao Yuanshan let him run wild, and he was completely uninhibited.
But they are different; they all have families and clans behind them. If they get involved, it will cause a lot of unavoidable trouble.
Li Wenxiu raised her chin, "Sister Zhixing, you can't not let us help, hmph, or I'll get angry~~"
Lin Rushu smiled gently, "Are you worried that we'll hold you back?"
Xiao Zhi bowed and begged for mercy, "Alright, alright, I, Xiao Zhi, am fortunate to have two beautiful women assisting me today, and to have such close friends by my side!"
At this moment, someone from the Mu family stepped forward, "Prince Yuansheng, may I also join the battle?"
It's Mu Wan.
She was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit and carried a long sword at her waist, clearly indicating that she had come prepared.
Madam Mu sighed and watched helplessly as she walked into the middle of the playground.
"Add me one more!" From another direction, a rough voice accompanied a tall, masculine figure who stood up.
A woman dressed in a blue and white Taoist robe from Fengde Academy strode over, saying, "Feng Zhen'er is willing to lend Your Highness a small helping hand!"
Xiao Zhixing cupped his hands in thanks, "Thank you both."
"I'm joining the fight too!"
Two more voices rang out.
"Huh? Zhao Xi?!" Li Wenxiu exclaimed in shock. "You didn't come here on purpose to sabotage us and make us lose, did you?"
Zhao Xi walked over, raised her chin, and sneered, "I would never stoop to such methods. I just can't stand seeing them bully women!"
Another girl, with outstanding beauty and graceful bearing, approached with a delicate, natural charm, offering a slight curtsy. "Zhao Xianyin greets Your Highness. Is Your Highness willing to allow Xianyin to participate in the war?"
Looking at the girls, Xiao Zhixing laughed heartily, exuding confidence, "Alright, with your support, victory is assured!"
They seemed completely unconcerned about whether they would lose.
Ignoring their elders' attempts to suppress them, the girls watching couldn't help but cheer, "Go! You have to win! You have to win!"
[Yellow comment: Aaaaaaaahhhhh...]
[Yellow comment: Aaaaaahhhhhh——]
[Yellow bullet comments: A deafening roar from the sky, the strongest legion has arrived! Aaaaaah!]
[Yellow comment: I cried, really, do my family understand? We witnessed the beginning of a legend!]
[Yellow comments: We all know, we all know! Waaah, these boys and girls on the field are the future *****, so touching.]
[Green comment: Although I don't know how much they will achieve in the future, I still admire them for daring to stand up in feudal times and challenge men alongside Xiao Zhixing.]
[Green comment: Sigh, I kind of understand your excitement. Putting aside Xiao Zhixing's personal charisma, just looking at these people gives you hope. If they were in their hands, could the century of darkness be avoided?]
[Red comment: Indeed, especially Xiao Zhixing. She has a unique leadership quality, a grand and charismatic presence, and an indomitable spirit. No wonder you all admire her so much.]
[Red comment: We all hope for a good outcome.]
Bai Su wiped away her tears while anxiously anticipating the victory. The prince will definitely win! He will!
playground.
The number of men and women has been determined.
Fu Lu asked, "Prince Yuansheng, how would you like to begin the competition?"
Xiao Zhixing bowed to the emperor and said, "In order not to waste everyone's time, the literary, painting and martial arts competitions can be held at the same time."
As long as people participate in the competition, the literary and martial arts can be separated.
Lin Rushu and Feng Zhen'er stepped forward, "Let's have a writing contest!"
The men looked at each other.
“To show respect, my brother and I will accept the challenge,” Li Jun said.
Xiao Zhixing smiled and encouraged the two girls, "Are you scared?"
These are the two most famous young men in Shengjing.
Lin Rushu shook her head, "I'm not afraid."
Feng Zhen'er rolled up her sleeves, "I've never been afraid."
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