Combat Emperor: Zhang Yu's Journey
Chapters... 119: The Challenge
"Why have you been so long? If you do not have the confidence to pass the first stage it is better not to take the exam," said the inner disciple who stood on top of the arena insinuating Wu Zetian after ascending the arena.
Wu Zetian throttled. Secretly inscribe it in your heart. "If it wasn't for stalling time I would have faced you as well. You idiot!"
"Murid Wu Zetian, are you ready?" ask the supervisor.
"Wait a moment Elder," Wu Zetian raised his index finger and took out a meaty sandwich from the storage ring.
No one knew what Wu Zetian was doing. But the fat man instead ate the meat sandwich casually.
"I can't fight if my stomach is still empty. Please give me some time to eat" he said as he met the last piece of meat-filled bread.
The inner disciple who became the examiner was already holding a sword. He suddenly narrowed his eyes with Wu Zetian's attitude. The elder who was there was also dumbfounded. Even the disciple who watched from below could not help but reproach.
"It's not a food race. He ignored his opponent and instead ate leisurely. That's outrageous!"
"I've only seen this kind of thing for the first time! Not shameless!"
After all the work has been done. Wu Zetian could no longer think of a way to buy time. He also started his fight. He tried to hold on as long as possible despite actually being able to defeat the inner disciple who was his fighting partner.
It's just to buy time. But after the ten-minute time limit passed, this fight was over. Wu Zetian was still standing on the arena making the caretaker elder frown with his behavior.
"Murid Wu Zetian, you're through to the second stage. You can come down now."
Wu Zetian took a deep breath and then ventured to speak. "Sorry Elder. But can you give me time for this first stage?"
The ten elders who took care of this test were instantly stunned. They looked at the other four arenas that were empty and it should have been the first stage over
"Is there anyone who hasn't come?"
"There was. There's one guy who hasn't come."
Hearing this the ten elders glanced at each other. They shook their heads helplessly. "Because he didn't come on time then he had to take the exam for another two years. The exam of the student has rules. No one has the right to make their own rules."
"But Elders. Please give me some more time. Twenty minutes, no, ten minutes. If he hadn't come until then, the elder could have continued this test."
The ten elders were back to deliberating. Then they nodded their heads. "alright. But on condition that you get knocked out if he doesn't come. It's a risk you'll have to bear for putting the exam on hold. How's it?"
Wu Zetian gulped roughly. Must eliminated? Then he would have to repeat two years later. That ....
"alright. The elder can do it!"
The Ten Elders nodded and sat back while turning the clock.
In the audience venue, seven people stood parallel while folding their hands in front. They were looking up at the arena.
"Where is Zhang Yu? I waited for him to come and show his ability. But until the first round is over he hasn't shown the trunk of his nose. If the first round ends he won't have a chance this year." Xuan Wu stood among the crowd while looking at the place of the inner disciple examinee.
"Maybe he's still in the cultivation tower. He's been there for over a year. I don't know what he's doing" Xuan Si said chimed in.
"Seventh Brother, you have the closest bond with him. Do you think he's coming or not?" asked Xuan Wu.
Xuan Yin choked upon hearing this.
Xuan Wu and Xuan Si looked at each other and raised their shoulders simultaneously. "However you are brothers. So it's not weird to understand each other."
Xuan Yin pondered. To be honest he had also been searching for Zhang Yu's whereabouts. He was curious whether Zhang Yu would come or not in the disciple examination within this year.
Although with his strength he had definitely escaped, Xuan Yin wanted to see him directly before he no longer had a chance.
Ten minutes passed. The elders began to look at the hourglass on the table. Wu Zetian's face was pale and anxious.
"Zhang Yu, you're going too far! I'll teach you a lesson if you don't come."
"Murid Wu Zetian ...."
"Sorry Elder, I'm late."
Zhang Yu landed on top of the arena. His sudden arrival made everyone there speechless. The ten elders narrowed their eyes and gradually looked at him.
Wu Zetian bit the tip of his lips and wanted to go up to hit his head. But he kept smiling happily at her arrival. "If you're late, I'm really going to beat you up!"
"He's almost late."
"She's coming too!"
Xuan Yin smiled silently. They had not met twenty months. Now, seeing him standing on the arena of direction had redeemed all the time he had missed.
"Sorry Elder, this disciple's name is Zhang Yu, class 175."
Ten elders cleared their throat. They had not expected the one that was coming was Zhang Yu. Zhang Yu's name was already quite famous among the academy. Starting from the news of him reaching the fifth floor of the dragon stairs, as well as capturing A-class fugitives, also reached the seventh floor within the dragon pagoda.
"Elder! He's late for the show. He shouldn't have the right to take the exam." This voice came from the group of inner disciples. His voice that was loud enough no doubt made all eyes on him.
"Ji Gou?! Since when did he come back? Isn't he adventuring outside?!" The sound of a simple voice when seeing the arrival of a burly man with slightly blackish skin. His face was very, his hair was brown like a porcupine.
"First Brother, your rival is coming," whispered Xuan Wu as he held back a laugh.
Xuan Yang squinted his eyes. "Three years he left the academy. I can't believe his ability has improved quite so much."
"With his nature being like that, I'm sure Ji Gou will be looking for trouble. First Brother, don't you want to intervene?" asked Xuan San, the third prince.
"no need. With the existence of the Elder here he will not troublemaker. But maybe he didn't let go of Zhang Yu so easily," Xuan Yang said.
Zhang Yu watched the disciple wearing this inner disciple outfit. Keep staring at him until he climbs up the arena then stands right in front of him.
"Chairman, may I be his opponent?"
The ten elders could not immediately decide. "Ji Gou, you're already at the level of a one-star grand master. How are you going to be a tester? That's so unfair."
Ji Gou replied. "It's not fair anymore if someone who is late but can still take the inner disciple exam. Of course, if he has the ability, he'll have to face me."
No one was not surprised by Ji Gou's words. Who did not know Ji Gou was the top ten inner disciples. One of the best students becomes a examiner in the inner disciple exam. It's a little outrageous.
However most of the disciples who had gathered in the courtyard arena were looking forward to it.
"Zhang Yu, isn't it? The new disciple who reached the fifth floor of the dragon stairs? Do you mind if I become your examiner in this first stage of the exam?"
"If you dare not, ...."
"Good! I accept you being my examiner."
Zhang Yu's reply was greeted with enthusiastic cheers from everyone.
Ji Gou pulled a slight corner of his lips then laughed. "Mahaha ... You're braver than I thought. You're pretty decent with the news spread. Because if you don't even have the courage, it's better to go down and take the exam two years later."
"I won't bully an outer disciple. If you can last five minutes, you can get through to the second stage." Ji Gou raised his hand, then asked the elder about the rules he had just put forward. But before the elder could give an answer, Zhang Yu immediately said his opinion.
"I don't think that's necessary. Since the initial rule is ten minutes, then we'll use the same format."
Again Zhang Yu's reply surprised everyone. Specialized Ji Gou.
"You're talking about justice, aren't you? So die do it without changing the rules."
"Who knows I can beat you."
Dhangs!
Everyone is dumbfounded. Rubbing the ear thinking it has heard something wrong.
"Beating Ji Gou? Zhang Yu is too confident!"
No one considered Zhang Yu's words to be a form of seriousness. They thought Zhang Yu was just joking. However, Ji Gou had a different view.
Looking at his unhesitating gaze, Ji Gou felt that Zhang Yu was not just talking. It was as if he really had the ability to defeat her.
Hahaahaha...
After being silent for quite a while Ji Gou laughed quite loudly. "I will follow your wishes. You'll qualify for the second stage if you defeat me or at least last ten minutes."
"Chairman, can this fight begin?" ji Gou asked after taking out the sword and flowing his Qi.