Upon the high platform.
This is of course a result that no one had anticipated. The county officials had long been rendered speechless, staring wordlessly at the old man in the middle.
Considering this year's competition, getting into the top sixteen was already extraordinary. Top eight was dominated by the elite of the counties, but now, the top four, the final round—this youngster was still advancing!
Gu Yunfu released a slow sigh, lost in contemplation for the umpteenth time. Unconsciously, he turned back to see Sui Zaihua leaning against his chair, his eyes similarly shining.
Yes, this is exactly the type of prodigy that the Sword Academy had been yearning for, favoring above all others—Shang Yun Ning, Yan Feiqing, Yang Zhenbing...
Meanwhile, beneath the arena, the referee Xu Sigong had already loudly declared the results.
"Champion round, second round, second match, the victor—Pei Ye of Feng Huai!"
The entire venue erupted into exuberant cheering.