"The spell Gao Lang uses is the Qianjun Secret Technique—this is a medium-grade spell pioneered by Dean Li of Longmen Academy," Qi Yan introduced lightly in Gu Xu's ear, "It can control the gravity size and direction of people or objects within a certain range, and it has a great restraint effect on a martial artist like Miss Shi who relies on absolute strength to fight." ”

Gu Xu nodded, his brows furrowed slightly.

He knew that Luojing, as the capital of a country, had many geniuses and strong people.

Although Shi Xiaohan has been able to occupy the top of the merit list in Yishui County for a long time, he is not outstanding enough in Luojing City, which is full of talents.

He had long expected that her road to defending tonight would not be particularly smooth, and he had been mentally prepared for this.

However, when he saw Shi Xiaohan walking down the steps in disappointment, his mood was not as calm as he expected.

The clear singing voice rippled above Luoshui again.

But the protagonist in the lyrics is no longer Shi Xiaohan, but Gao Lang standing on the high platform with his hands behind his back.

"The lights cover the moonlight, and the drums invade the bright hair. Famous teachers produce high apprentices, and their demeanor crowns Jinghua ......"

Sing a song.

But I saw the leading singer walk out of the lantern tower, and announced to everyone with a smile on her face that the author of this word was Xu Liangjie, the editor of Hanlin.

Under the effect of the amplification spell, everyone by the river heard her voice.

This made everyone watching the battle deeply stunned.

Because the Xu editor in her mouth is the leader of the latest imperial examination, and he is also a famous talent in Luojing City.

He was born into a scholarly family, was intelligent and studious since he was a child, and wrote many excellent works at a young age; Even Emperor Tianxing often summoned him to the palace and asked him to write poems and articles for sacrifices.

It stands to reason that there is no need for a person like Xu Liangjie to become famous in this way.

I didn't think he would come here today to cheer for Gao Lang.

"It seems that Dean Li's apprentice is determined to take advantage of tonight's limelight!" Shangguan Jin smiled and commented.

At this time, Shi Xiaohan finally passed through the dense crowd and came to Gu Xu's side.

She lowered her head and looked sullenly at her toes, her face long without the confident look she used to have.

"He's too strong," she reached out and grabbed Gu Xu's sleeve, and said in a faint voice like a mosquito, "I can't beat him." ”

"Sister Xiao Han doesn't have to be too sad," Shangguan Jin next to him immediately bent down, looked at her face, and comforted, "This Gao Lang is not only a Fourth Realm cultivator, but his spell also happens to restrain your sword technique. There is no shame in losing to him. ”

"But I won't get the final reward......"

"It's okay," Shangguan Jian stretched out his hand and straightened her clothes, "If you really want that reward, my sister will go on stage and help you clean up the bastard who bullied you, and then help you win that reward back." ”

Shi Xiaohan looked up at her, a little hesitant.

At this moment, Gu Xu suddenly said lightly: "I'll go." ”

Shi Xiaohan, Shangguan Jin, and Qi Yan all looked at him.

Shi Xiaohan's eyes were a little surprised: "I thought you wouldn't make a move on such an occasion." ”

Shangguan Jin showed a smile of interest: "It seems that I finally have a chance to see Gu Daoyou's demeanor." “

Qi Yan didn't speak, but his eyes were full of anticipation.

Gu Xu reached out and touched Shi Xiaohan's head, and combed her slightly messy hair behind her ears: "I really don't like to fight with people in public, it makes me feel like a play of being watched by people in the fence...... But who called the reward too tempting? ”

Then he turned around and smiled at the onlookers around him, "Excuse me." ”

…………

"Who is this person, he is so good-looking."

"He seems to know the girl just now."

"Miss Shi is from Yishui, and Master Gu, who saved Qingzhou Mansion, is also from Yishui...... Could this young man be the legendary Lord Gu? ”

"Possibly. I've heard others say that Master Gu is a beautiful man like a fairy. The appearance of this son is also like a celestial. ”

"Sure enough, the real masters always don't appear until the last minute."

“……”

A cool breeze blows slowly, and the water surface is sparkling.

Gu Xu walked through the middle of the crowd and walked up the suspended staircase, his clothes fluttering and his gaze calm.

The noise of the crowd was getting farther and farther away from him, and the golden ring was getting closer and closer to him.

Gao Lang stood on the stage and looked at him, his eyes narrowed slightly.

As the personal disciple of the dean of Longmen Academy, he had already seen Gu Xu's portrait, so he naturally recognized Gu Xu's identity effortlessly.

Gao Lang stepped into this ring today, and the person he wanted to see the most was undoubtedly Gu Xu.

But when Gu Xu really appeared in front of him, he was still amazed by the other party's age and calm bearing.

"Yishui Gu Xu, please advise!" Gu Xu stood still in the ring and bowed his hand slightly.

"I have admired the daimyo for a long time!" Gao Lang returned the salute.

Although Gu Xu's cultivation was one level lower than him, in view of the various auras on the other party's body, Gao Lang did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

…………

The conversation between the two fell into the ears of the audience on the riverside.

Everyone stood on tiptoe, opened their eyes wide, and looked at the young man in green shirt in the ring.

"It's really Lord Gu! I didn't expect to see him here today! ”

"It's a pity that I came late today and didn't get a good position, so far away, I couldn't see his face at all......"

“……”

Before this, Gu Xu's reputation had already spread all over the capital.

So the moment he reported his name, there was a sensation under the high platform.

The man's eyes were full of admiration, the woman's eyes were full of appreciation, and some people shouted his name over and over again, and the surging sound waves swept across both sides of Luoshui.

…………

The gongs and drums sounded, and the competition began.

Gao Lang recited the incantation again and performed the "Thousand Jun Secret Technique".

The gravitational field around Gu Xu was quickly distorted. He felt as if the ground was shaking, and he was becoming lightheaded, like standing in a small boat in a rushing river, and if he wasn't careful, he would fall to the ground.

Gu Xu was not flustered.

"Qianjun Secret Art" has a great negative effect on the warriors. But for a monk like him, who majored in runes and spells, the impact was not very great.

With a thought, he took out the "Amazing Pen" from the "Xianyunju" and performed the technique of "Ten Thousand Empty Silence".

Pale ink poured out of the tip of the pen, and then turned into a wave of white snowflakes, covering the entire ring in an instant.

Cold, sluggish.

No makeup, empty powder, no trees and flowers.

The effect of the "Thousand Secret Arts" no longer exists.

…………

Shangguan Jin stood by the railing by the riverside, staring at this scene intently, taking a deep breath, and sighing in his heart: Is this the power of the "famous weapon"? To put it mildly, he was able to erase the spell of a Fourth Realm cultivator in an instant?

At this moment, a familiar voice floated into her ears: "Xiao Hibiscus, you move over there and make way for the old man." ”

Shangguan Jin turned his head and opened his eyes wide: "Lord Si Shou, why are you here too?" ”

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Exegesis:

(1) "No makeup, empty powder, no trees and flowers." - Don Li Shimin, "Looking at the Snow"