"That's easy. Since no one is betting on me to lose, why don't you bet on how many moves I have to win?" Mu Hanyan said.
"Yes, this is a good idea. How many moves can you use to win the next game?" Ling Baobao was awakened by her words. He slapped his forehead and asked expectantly.
"Who will be my next opponent?" Mu Hanyan asked.
"Uh... I don't know."
"I don't even know who my opponent is, how can I know how many moves I can use to win?" Mu Hanyan said unhappily.
"Okay, let's see who your next opponent is first." Ling Baobao said helplessly.
The competition is still going on, but no unexpected surprises happen.
Yue Fanchen, Jiang Qiling, and Yan Yuchu all successfully advanced to the next round. Mu Chengxuan was defeated, but fortunately his injuries were not too serious.
In addition to Mu Hanyan, Jiang Qiling, Zhao Fanchen and Yan Yuchu, four others also easily defeated their opponents.
Among them, the one that caught Mu Hanyan's attention the most was Nan Aotian, the young swordsman from Western Qin.
This man was tall, with a formidable appearance, and his attacks were incredibly domineering. Mu Hanyan, watching from the audience, could sense the domineering power in his sword moves. She also sensed that he was holding back, not revealing his full strength to the crowd.
Apart from Nan Aotian, the others should naturally not be underestimated.
Mu Hanyan knew that the second round of competition would definitely not be as easy as the first one.
At dusk, the first day of competition ended, and everyone dispersed to rest for a night and prepare for the second day of competition.
Nothing happened that night. The next morning, the desolate horn sounded again, and the square of Longyan College was crowded with people again.
After the draw, the match list for today's competition was announced.
"Mu Hanyan, against Nan Aotian!" This result made Mu Hanyan's originally relaxed mood suddenly become much more solemn.
Yesterday I was thinking that if I met Nan Aotian, it would not be so easy to win, but I didn’t expect that I would actually meet him.
Except for Mu Hanyan, the other disciples watching the battle were excited after a brief moment of surprise.
"I didn't expect that Mu Hanyan faced Chang Lie from Northern Qi in the first match, and in the second match he met Nan Aotian from Western Qin. He actually encountered all the good things that could bring honor and prestige to An Yun." Someone said enviously.
Anyun and Xiqin were old enemies. Though their relationship had been established for many years, the memory of the thousands of Xiqin warriors who stormed Yunjing City and nearly conquered the imperial capital was too deep for the people of Anyun to recall. Therefore, the people of Anyun harbored an instinctive hostility towards Xiqin, even more so than towards Shangyue.
"Win glory and establish prestige, why don't you try such a good thing? Even if you are not qualified to participate in the competition, you can challenge privately." Someone said disdainfully.
"Yeah, why didn't I think of that?" The man said eagerly.
"I advise you to give up that idea. Do you know who Nan Aotian is? He is the best among the new disciples of Qinfeng Academy in Xiqin Country. Qinfeng Academy is the leader of the five major academies in Xiqin, and its status is no less than that of our Longyan Academy in Anyun. You want to challenge him? I think you'd better go to bed." The latter poured a basin of cold water on him.
"So powerful." The man took a breath and dared not speak nonsense anymore. As for the matter of winning glory and establishing authority for An Yun, he did not mention a word.
"Mu Hanyan will have a hard time winning against such a strong enemy." The others knew Nan Aotian's identity and background, and they were secretly worried about Mu Hanyan.
The discussion among the crowd was not loud, but it could not be hidden from Mu Hanyan's slap. Knowing that Nan Aotian was so capable, she would never dare to look down on him in the slightest.
"How many moves?" Ling Baobao came over and asked Mu Hanyan excitedly.
"Are you sure I can win?" Mu Hanyan asked.
"I think we should be able to win." Ling Baobao said uncertainly.
"I guess so. That is to say, you are not sure that I will win, so why are you still betting?" Mu Hanyan rolled her eyes at him.
"Wealth and honor are achieved through risk." Ling Baobao said disapprovingly.
"Forget it, I believe I can defeat him, but I'm not sure how many moves I can take." Mu Hanyan took a deep breath and said.
Although Nan Aotian is very powerful and hid his strength in the last competition, Mu Hanyan's confidence will never be shaken.
"Well, then I won't be able to pick up any money this time." Ling Baobao said with a disappointed look on his face.
Nearby, Hua Yue and the others' expressions grew serious. Although Mu Hanyan remained as confident as ever, even she wasn't sure how many moves it would take to defeat Nan Aotian. Clearly, Nan Aotian was so powerful that even Mu Hanyan had to be cautious. This battle was bound to be dangerous and difficult, beyond their expectations.
"The first match is between Mu Hanyan and Nan Aotian!" The instructor's voice sounded on the stage.
There was a commotion below. To be honest, in this second round of competition, the battle between Mu Hanyan and Nan Aotian was the most difficult to tell who was stronger, and it was also the most anticipated match. Unexpectedly, they would be the first to face off.
As soon as the words fell, two figures flew onto the competition stage, one from the east and one from the west.
Silence also returned to the audience. Everyone looked at Mu Hanyan, then at Nan Aotian, but no one shouted, for fear of accidentally disturbing the two and affecting their performance.
As the war is approaching, the atmosphere becomes extremely solemn.
Nan Aotian looked at Mu Hanyan. Perhaps it was because he saw Mu Hanyan display her divine power and knock Chang Lie away with three swords yesterday. There was no contempt or arrogance on his face, and his aura was as steady as a towering peak.
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