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The successive falls of two companions, particularly the second man to act, robbed the Dong Song Academy students who originally intended to charge at Zheng Ming of their courage. They looked at Zheng Ming full of hesitation.
They wanted to rush towards Zheng Ming, but the fate of their two companions robbed them of the courage to do so.
However, the thought of withdrawing in this manner left them somewhat unwilling; after all, to retreat without a fight in front of so many classmates would likely ruin their reputation in the entire academy.
As disciples of Dong Song Academy, they placed great emphasis on their reputation, for a ruined reputation would have a significant impact on them.
As they hesitated, Zheng Ming had already solved the problem for them. He charged at them like a hungry tiger pouncing on sheep, and within a dozen breaths or so, he had beaten down more than half of them.