This Martial Saint's Health Bar is Too Thick!-Chapter 423 - 114: Dropping Anchor (Vote for Monthly Ticket)_2
His words conveyed a powerful composure.
Even with Xu Jing gone, and two professors taken with him, Wu’an University still feared no challenge!
Nolan Zhi turned his head to look at a man sitting nearby.
The man stood up, first saluted Fang Guan, then addressed one of Wu’an University’s professors:
"I am Meng Tao from the Green Mountain Sword Sect, now appointed as a professor at Hongyi University. I have long heard of Wu’an University Professor Fan Mingyu’s Fast Sword, known as the best in Datong Prefecture. Today, I seek to learn from Professor Fan."
The Professor Fan Mingyu named by Meng Tao was a one-armed man.
His right sleeve was empty, dangling in the air, leaving him with only a left arm.
Fan Mingyu had practiced swordsmanship with his right hand since childhood, but not long after entering the Tao Foundation Stage, he was engaged in a fierce battle and ultimately lost his sword-wielding right arm.
Even for a warrior at the Tao Foundation Stage, such an experience was equivalent to being half-crippled.
But Fan Mingyu didn’t give up; instead, he retrained his left hand in swordsmanship from scratch.
More than twenty years later, his left-handed swordsmanship became the fastest in Datong Prefecture!
Unfortunately, the loss of his right arm and the resulting physical imperfection severely impacted the fusion between Implant and body, making it difficult for him to elevate a new Implant to the Qi Change Stage.
In the end, his Realm remained at the level of incorporating two types of Implants, plus one Core Level Extraordinary Ability. Originally only a 2.5-tier Tao Foundation Stage, but relying on his swift swordsmanship, he was able to boost his Combat Power by an entire tier, being considered a 3.5-tier Tao Foundation Stage.
Professor Fan had a high reputation at Wu’an University, deeply admired by many students.
Whenever people mentioned Professor Fan, they often said:
"If Professor Fan never gave up back then, what reason do we have to give up?"
Fan Mingyu rose to his feet, appearing somewhat stolid, seemingly uncomfortable with the situation.
"Alright."
He nodded at Meng Tao, who was challenging him, and then took the lead in leaping down from the stands to land in the competition arena below.
Seeing this, Meng Tao followed closely, also jumping down.
As the two contestants entered the arena, there was a sudden stir in the crowd.
"Wu’an University Professor Fan Mingyu and Hongyi University Professor Meng Tao will hold a swordsmanship exchange."
A lecturer loudly announced at the scene.
"Please."
"Please."
Both combatants on the field wasted no time on words, and almost simultaneously drew their swords and charged at each other after giving mutual salutations.
Clang——
The two resonant sounds of unsheathing swords blended into one, followed by the collision of two brilliant sword lights.
Boom!!!
Sword Qi exploded, and airwaves surged forth.
Around the stands, special-grade lecturers arranged by Wu’an University acted as Guards to ensure that the spectators on the stands were not injured by the remnants of the battle.
All that remained in the arena were flashes of sword light, with no sight of the combatants.
The two Tao Foundation Stage warriors were moving at an extremely fast pace, their sword strikes even faster!
Ordinary people and Martial Artists whose vision was not sharp enough could hardly see the exchanges between the two contestants, only enjoying the spectacle and the sounds of the clash.
In the arena, sword lights surged like endless tides, colliding wave after wave, before finally dissipating into a sky full of Sword Qi.
Meng Tao was also skilled in the Fast Sword and had integrated two types of Implants with two Core Level Extraordinary Abilities, making him a Third Tier Tao Foundation Stage warrior.
He had just broken through to the Tao Foundation Stage less than a year ago, much younger than Fan Mingyu.
Warriors have their pride and pursuits, and in circumstances where victory isn’t deliberately pursued, today’s exchange was aimed at challenges from opponents of the same or even higher Realm!
Moreover, the ’professor delegation’ sent by Hongyi University had one characteristic: all the professors were very young.
Lu Wenzheng intended to use this opportunity to showcase the grand vision and bright future of Hongyi University!
After ten full minutes of heavy sword light bombardment, the fight finally came to a halt.
The forms of the two Tao Foundation Stage warriors reappeared in the arena.
Fan Mingyu had no injuries, but Meng Tao’s left shoulder bore a clear cut, blood continuously flowing out.
Today’s exchange was certainly only to a point, without the possibility of a fight to death, so sparring to this extent was enough.
"Thank you for the leniency."
Fan Mingyu held the sword handle in reverse, presenting it in front of his chest in a salute to Meng Tao.
"Impressive, I admire your skill."
Meng Tao also quickly responded with a fist and palm salute, his words filled with sincere admiration.
Journalists at the side of the field began furiously taking notes, recording the result of the first exchange match between Wu’an University and Hongyi University.
Dozens of cameras flashed their bright lights.
The next event was the second exchange match.
A Tao Foundation Stage powerhouse from Green Mountain Sword Sect of Hongyi University again took the initiative to step forward, challenging another professor from Wuda.
Both were at the Third Tier of the Tao Foundation Stage and had developed high-tier Force, making the fight even more spectacular.
In the end, the professor from Wuda still managed to come out slightly ahead.
Then came the third exchange match, this time an older Tao Foundation Stage powerhouse from Green Mountain Sword Sect challenged a professor from Wuda.
Both were at the Fourth Tier of the Tao Foundation Stage.
Ultimately, the professor from Wuda won.
Today’s exchange match resulted in Wuda winning three in a row!
Even if their realms were the same and theoretically, their combat power tiers were also the same, the Martial Arts cultivated by Wuda’s professors were clearly a notch above those from Green Mountain Sword Sect.
Only the top Sects in the World could compare with the twelve universities.
Green Mountain Sword Sect still lacked depth.
This was also why Nolan Zhi wanted to become the vice-chancellor of Hongyi University; he sought to leverage the resources provided by the court to take Green Mountain Sword Sect to the next level.
The fourth match was between a young Tao Foundation Stage powerhouse from the provincial city and a young professor from Wuda.
One was at 2.5 Tier, the other at the Third Tier, with both having entered the Tao Foundation Stage not long ago.
This time, the young powerhouse from the provincial city clearly came prepared and ultimately won this bout, scoring Hongyi University a point.
Up in the stands, Nolan Zhi cracked a slight smile.
The preparations by that Inspector were indeed thorough; losing three matches and winning one wasn’t too embarrassing.
Just then, someone approached Bian Jingru in the stands and whispered something in his ear.
Upon hearing it, Bian Jingru’s expression immediately darkened.
"Summon the Imperial Camp Army!"
Bian Jingru abruptly gave the order, then handed over a Tiger Talisman that he carried with him to a confidant, instructing him to use the talisman to mobilize troops.
"My lord?"
Beside him, Du Changhe, the Inspector General of the Inspection General Bureau, looked at Bian Jingru with surprise.
He couldn’t understand what could possibly make Bian Jingru directly mobilize the Imperial Camp Army?
"The Green-faced Ghost is here."
Bian Jingru explained with a grim expression.
"What?"
Du Changhe’s eyes widened.
At the same time, a person dressed in a black robe and wearing an Evil Ghost Mask entered the gates of Wuda.
Since Wuda was open to the public today, no one stopped him.
...
Inside the Sports Venue, Gu Yufeng, who had been sitting quietly with his eyes closed, finally opened his eyes.
He slowly stood up, looking towards that stable, mountain-like figure among the Wuda professors:
"Professor Qin, I have come specifically to challenge you. I ask for a battle."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding area instantly quieted down, with everyone turning their gaze in their direction.
Gu Yufeng challenging Qin Zhen, the second on the Fengyun List versus the first!
This was the highlight of today’s exchange match and the battle everyone was eagerly anticipating.
The earlier loss by a Wuda professor wasn’t really a big deal to anyone.
But this match, both the people from Datong Prefecture and Wuda were very concerned!
If Qin Zhen, who was ranked first, were to lose, then Hongyi University would truly make a name for themselves by stepping on Wuda!
Qin Zhen also slowly stood up upon hearing this.
He wasn’t really interested in today’s ’academic exchange’ either; it was because Gu Yufeng was coming that he had made a point to be here.
Sensing the Sword Intent from the other man that was like the bright moon in the sky, he felt the challenger wouldn’t disappoint him.
Just as Qin Zhen was about to accept Gu Yufeng’s challenge, a voice like thunder boomed from afar, directly ’blasting’ into the venue:
"Gu! Yu! Feng!!!"
"I have arrived—"
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Requesting monthly tickets, the update at dawn counts as yesterday’s; still owe one for today, and then tomorrow...
PS: Regarding the anchoring effect, also known as anchor bias, friends who are interested can go check it out
It is often used in real-world business warfare~
