A few minutes ago.
"During the freshman competition, the functional areas on the first floor of the building will be renovated and partitioned, and lent to the participating martial arts universities for daily teaching and training."
Ouyang Ming, chairman of the Imperial Capital Branch's Education Coordination Committee, walked alongside Huang Lei, reporting as they went.
A large group of department heads followed behind them, drawing frequent glances from the social martial artists in the service hall.
In another month, the National Martial Arts University Freshman Competition would open in the Imperial Capital.
As the host, the Imperial Capital Branch had been busy with it for over a month.
Huang Lei, the branch commander, finally managed to free up some time today. He called Ouyang Ming, the overall person in charge of the competition, and several relevant department heads to personally inspect the process, identify and fill any gaps.
After listening to Ouyang Ming's report, Huang Lei nodded slightly and asked, "Then how will the normal martial artist assessments be arranged during the competition month?"
Ouyang Ming replied, "We plan to temporarily move them to the Third Order assessment area on the third underground floor. It's not usually crowded there, so moving them for a month should be fine."
Then, he added a supplementary explanation:
"The accommodation for the participating teams will be at the 'Yuhua International Hotel,' which is closest to the competition venue. This way, the hotel, the building, and the venue behind the building will all be in a straight line."
"My idea is that the participating students and teachers coming from the hotel should not have to take the long way to the main entrance of the venue. They can pass directly through the building, and the first floor of the building will serve as both the competition functional area and the daily training and teaching area."
"This will be the most efficient and convenient, saving the trouble of setting up temporary supporting facilities."
Huang Lei listened, nodding occasionally.
This year's freshman competition was the first to use the Alliance's newly completed all-terrain variable competition field, which led to its selection in the urban area, causing space constraints. The overall arrangement was indeed more demanding than in previous years.
Ouyang Ming's plan, while not particularly outstanding, was practical in that it made full use of the existing conditions. It was acceptable.
He thought for a moment and then asked, "How will the participating students and ordinary martial artists be separated? How will the safety of the students be ensured?"
Ouyang Ming beckoned to a stout middle-aged man following behind them. "Commander, this part is mainly the responsibility of Director Liu from the building management office."
Director Liu immediately trotted a few steps forward and took over the conversation.
"At that time, our management office will arrange for colleagues from the security department to be on duty throughout the event, and we will also set up isolation barriers. In addition, we have also spoken with the Rift Investigation Bureau, and they will send personnel to assist with security during the competition."
"Barriers?" Huang Lei's brow twitched. "They might be enough to block ordinary people. But what about martial artists? Especially young, hot-blooded students, what if they get into a conflict with social martial artists? I've heard that the phenomenon of private fights in public areas of the building has never really stopped?"
A bead of sweat appeared on Director Liu's forehead, but he didn't dare to wipe it away. He just smiled sheepishly. "Rest assured, Commander Huang! Rest assured, Chairman Ouyang! In the past month, we have put a lot of effort into vigorously promoting civilized and ethical conduct, especially in areas prone to private fights like assessment waiting areas. We require staff to issue stern warnings to every candidate."
As he said this, he seemed to regain some confidence and puffed out his chest. "Through a series of effective measures such as strengthening patrols, repeated publicity, and increasing penalties, the phenomenon of private fighting has basically been eliminated!"
"I, Liu Yingjie, guarantee here! We will present the safest, most orderly, and best environment to the upcoming university students! We will absolutely not disgrace our Imperial Capital region!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the group happened to arrive near the entrance of the lower Third Order assessment waiting area.
A crisp, sharp female shout suddenly came from inside:
"I've had enough of your crap!"
What followed were sounds of bodies falling, tables and chairs overturning in chaos, and shouts from female students and angry roars from male students!
Director Liu's smile instantly froze, and sweat poured down his forehead.
He instinctively took out his walkie-talkie, intending to call for patrol personnel.
"Wait." Huang Lei raised his hand, stopping him.
Director Liu was stunned and looked at Huang Lei, not understanding why.
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Huang Lei did not explain. His gaze passed through the waiting area, which had already descended into chaos, and accurately locked onto the white figure with bare feet, whose movements were as ghostly as they were swift.
"Hmm?"
The more he watched, the more focused his eyes became.
The girl's attacks were fast and accurate, hitting the opponent's weak points each time, instantly incapacitating them.
Furthermore, her movement technique was agile and graceful, with a speed far exceeding that of martial artists of the same order.
Facing the siege of about forty university students of the same order, she not only didn't suffer any disadvantage but seemed to be cutting through vegetables and melons, quickly taking down a whole group!
Such speed! These finger techniques... no, it's using fingers as swords!
This is... the Jiang Family's... "Nine Moon Reflection Swords"?
When did the Jiang Family produce such a stunningly talented descendant?
Interesting, very interesting!
Huang Lei watched intently, the corners of his mouth involuntarily curving upward.
Ouyang Ming and the other officials beside him were also somewhat mesmerized by the sight.
The weakest among them were Third Order, and quite a few were in the middle Third Order. They could all see the girl's extraordinary ability at a glance.
High speed, silent, agile...
Judging solely by her vitality fluctuations, the girl was at most Second Order, yet she was effortlessly defeating a group of First and Second Order students.
If she were given a real sword, she could probably slaughter all forty-plus of them in the blink of an eye.
At this moment, a terrifying thought arose in many people's minds.
Could Shen Yaochi, back in her day, have done this?
Emotionally, they certainly hoped so.
Shen Yaochi, as China's most dazzling star in the past decade, the only Fourth Order student at Martial Arts University, and the final disciple of an advisor at the Martial Arts Alliance... with such talent, and being a loyal insider, she should have been able to dominate an era.
But reason told them that no matter how powerful Shen Yaochi was, she couldn't possibly crush dozens of opponents of the same order by herself!
Shen Yaochi's closest comparable battle was when she was at the peak of First Order, facing a siege of two Second Order and nine First Order opponents alone. She succeeded in a counter-kill at the cost of severe injuries.
Compared to that, looking at the young woman in the white dress before them...
Forty-three opponents, six Second Order, and the rest were First Order students from Martial Arts University, all proficient in Mind Methods and Martial Skills.
Even if Shen Yaochi at Second Order were here, she would probably have to run first.
For a moment, the officials' feelings were quite complex...
Only Director Liu stood there foolishly, his walkie-talkie creaking in his grip, his expression worse than if he had swallowed a fly.
He wished he could tear Li Wei limb from limb right now...
It's over... This is such a disgrace... My disciplinary action...
Just then, a clear, slightly arrogant voice called out from inside: "Is there anyone else!!!"
Director Liu's legs went weak, and he almost collapsed to the ground...
Huang Lei looked at the students lying on the ground, then at the graceful young woman in the white dress. He couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter, his voice booming as he added:
"Oh? Quite the bold statement. Fine, I'll give you a chance to show off."
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