As dawn broke, the first rays of sunlight pierced through the thin mist, gently illuminating the earth and the seven massive stone tablets in front of the palace gate.

The stone tablet was a prop used to post the results.

Today is the big day for the release of the written exam results, and the entire Guangxiang City is shrouded in an atmosphere of both tension and excitement.

The streets were bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder, as candidates and their families and friends eagerly rushed toward the list that carried countless dreams and hopes.

"The results are about to be released, I'm so nervous. There are six individual subject rankings and an overall ranking. I hope I can get into the top 1,000 in one subject."

"Yes, as long as you're on the list, whether it's the overall list or a single list, you'll have high-ranking positions, generous salaries, gold, silver, and beautiful women."

"No rush, the time hasn't come yet. As long as the results aren't released, we won't despair."

"Pah, what I want is hope, not despair."

Inside the academy, Zheng Qian was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard, while two beautiful women kept urging him to go and check his results.

Fan Tielan, wearing a pink dress, stomped her feet and said, "Zheng Qian, stop practicing and let's go. The results will be released soon."

Mo Li, dressed in white, looked as beautiful as a fairy who had stepped out of a painting. She said, "The martial arts competition will have its opening ceremony tomorrow morning, and the group information will be announced. It won't start until tomorrow afternoon. You don't need to rush. It's not too late to come back and practice after you've seen the results."

Zheng Qian remained silent, focusing intently on practicing his swordsmanship.

He practices swordsmanship for four hours every day without fail.

Zheng Qian didn't care about the mere written test score; he had only one goal: to be number one in the martial arts test.

"Hey Zheng Qian, are you going or not? Just say something!"

"Don't go."

Fan Tielan picked up the stone table next to her: "Say that again, or I'll punch you."

Zheng Qian's eyes lit up. He put away the heavy swords given to him by Li Mubai and Tian Jie and said, "There's still some time before the results are released. Let's go to the training ground. You guys can practice with me. When the results are released, I'll go with you to see the results."

Mo Li and Fan Tielan covered their faces, speechless at Zheng Qian's request.

My god, how much do you love fighting?

At the east gate of the palace, candidates and their relatives and friends crowded the street, waiting for the results to be announced.

squeak……

The heavy iron gate slowly opened, and Mo Yuan led three hundred scholars out.

"Here it comes! Will we bring glory to our ancestors or fail the exam? It all depends on this moment."

"God help me, my name must be on the list."

"Thirty years of honing a sword, now is the time to see it."

"Wife, quickly straighten my collar. I need to celebrate my achievements so you can enjoy a life with meat every day."

"Back off! Everyone back off!" The soldiers, clad in armor and wielding sharp weapons, pushed the examinees back five meters.

At this moment of great anticipation, Mo Yuan, dressed in a long black robe, with hair as white as frost and eyes as deep as an abyss, slowly walked in.

His every step seemed to be perfectly timed, silencing everything around him.

Mo Yuan stood before the stone tablet, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. His eyes seemed to hold a thousand stars, deep and warm. After a moment, he spoke slowly, his voice not loud, yet clearly carrying to every corner.

"Dear students, today's announcement of the results is not only a matter of personal honor and disgrace, but also an important milestone on your path of self-cultivation. The way of the written exam lies not only in the writing itself, but also in the tempering of your character and the enlightenment of your wisdom."

He paused, his tone becoming more serious: "Those who made the list today, do not be arrogant or impatient. You should know that the path of cultivation is long and arduous, and this is just the beginning. As for those who did not make the list, there is no need to be discouraged. The sea of ​​knowledge is boundless, and diligence can make up for shortcomings. There are still infinite possibilities in the future."

Mo Yuan's voice suddenly became impassioned: "Remember, true strength lies not in temporary victories or defeats, but in the spirit of never giving up, in the thirst for knowledge, and in the pursuit of truth. In this fantastical world, only by constantly learning and exploring can one break through oneself and reach the pinnacle."

At this point, Mo Yuan gently waved his sleeve, and the first stone tablet shone brightly, golden mountains appeared, and the list of the top one thousand candidates for the first subject emerged.

First subject: Poetry, lyrics, and prose, praising heaven and earth.

First place: Zheng Qian, 100 points

Second place: Mo Li, 95 points

Third place: Dong Hao, 93 points

Fourth place: Fan Tiexue, 91 points

Fourth place: Feng Wuhen, 91 points

"Holy crap, am I seeing things? Look, it's a perfect score, a perfect score!"

"Zheng Qian got a perfect score in the first subject, that's amazing!"

"Throughout history, there has never been a perfect score in poetry, songs, or poems praising the heavens and earth, but this year it has finally happened."

"Zheng Qian, this name will be remembered for a thousand years."

"Perfect score! I witnessed a perfect score! Haha, I witnessed a perfect score appear!"

The East Gate was in an uproar. In 550 years, for the 101st gathering of heroes to take the civil service exam, which included poetry, prose, and poems about heaven and earth, a perfect score was achieved for the first time. They witnessed a historical miracle.

On the street, Zheng Qian, surrounded by Mo Li and Fan Tielan, walked towards the east gate of the palace.

"Zheng Qian, how did you do that? It's only been a little over ten days, and it's so much better than in Jinlan City."

Fan Tielan's eyes sparkled as she looked at Zheng Qian with nothing but admiration.

Just now in the training ground, Fan Tielan and Mo Li used all their attack methods, but they couldn't even touch the hem of Zheng Qian's clothes, let alone hit him.

They are so strong that they simply cannot comprehend them.

Mo Li looked radiant, and she felt a strange sense of pride.

She is a late-stage Dragon Shaping Realm expert, a Bone Shaping Realm powerhouse. With one more step, she will reach the Liquid Aperture Realm and will already possess the ability to fly.

Just now, she tried her best and used every means at her disposal, but she couldn't even touch Zheng Qian.

Who wouldn't like such a strong man?

"Fighting is actually very simple," Zheng Qian said honestly. Fighting really is simple.

"Pah, you're the biggest braggart." Fan Tielan said "Pah" but happily pulled Zheng Qian and jumped around.

For some reason, Zheng Qianqiang was very happy.

Mo Li was very envious of Fan Tielan at this moment. She could hold Zheng Qian without any scruples, laugh loudly at him, and even occasionally jump on Zheng Qian's back, clamoring for Zheng Qian to carry her.

A tomboyish personality makes it easy to get close to someone you like.

On the stone tablet, with each wave of Mo Yuan's sleeve, a result for a subject was displayed.

Second subject: Classics, history, philosophy, and literature; discussions of ancient and modern times.

First place: Wang Sheng, 94 points

Second place: Dong Hao, 93 points

Third place: Mo Li, 92 points

……

Third subject: Number of passages and puzzles, solving riddles.

First place: Feng Wuhen, 96 points

Second place: Dong Hao, 93 points

Third place: Wang Sheng, 92 points

Fourth place: Mo Li, 91 points

……

Fourth subject: Music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, showcasing talents.

First place: Murong Jin, 97 points

Second place: Tian Jie, 94 points

……

Fifth Subject: Military Strategy and Tactics, Military Strategy for National Security and Peace

First place: Zheng Qian, 100

Second place: Mo Li, 91 points

Third place: Fan Tiexue, 90 points

Fourth place: Dong Hao, 89 points

"Perfect score, yet another perfect score."

"Holy crap, it's Zheng Qian again! He got a perfect score once more!"

"That's amazing! Perfect scores in two subjects, he's going to go down in history."

"Zheng Qian? Could he be the protagonist in the 'Bearing the Burden' story, the Zheng Qian who has a past with Teacher Mo Li?"

"No wonder he got a perfect score. The men that Teacher Mo Li likes are truly extraordinary."

The whole street was in an uproar. People had forgotten to check their own scores, all shocked that the same person had gotten perfect scores in two subjects.

Both subjects were perfect scores, a first in history.

Fan Tielan's little ears twitched. She seemed to have heard the words "perfect score" and became extremely excited. She pulled Zheng Qian and walked away quickly.

"Zheng Qian, hurry up! They're shouting 'perfect score' up ahead! Let's go see who's so amazing to get a perfect score."

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