"By decree of the Crown Prince, the Formation-Confucian Convention officially begins!!"
A loud cry rang out.
The symposium, led by Master Xu and jointly arranged with Dean Shi of Qilin Academy, had officially opened.
Fewer than ten thousand people had come to watch this convention.
That was because preparations for it had been rather rushed.
The court historians responsible for recording the convention had long since made their preparations.
Little Fatty Crown Prince Wang Yuanzhen wore a solemn expression. Clad in a dragon robe, he naturally carried an air of majesty without anger.
Imperial Guards stood around him, protecting the Crown Prince and the other officials within three layers inside and three layers out.
Before the square, students of Qilin Academy and disciples of the Profound Formation Division stepped onto the stage.
"Liu Jin of Qilin Academy, against Duan Hu, third-generation disciple of the Profound Formation Division."
Following that cry,
two small figures slowly stepped onto the stage.
Curiosity showed on Huzi's face. He gave Zeng Rongyu a mischievous grin from within the crowd before heading up onto the stage.
Liu Jin of Qilin Academy was also a child, though he appeared somewhat older than Huzi.
"Duan Hu is the son of Loyal Far Count from those years."
"He is the grandson of the current Duke of Qi and Duke Wenqing."
"He is the nephew of Zeng Anmin, Southern Commander of the Imperial City Department."
"Gifted beyond measure since childhood, he entered the tutelage of Xu Mingxin of the Profound Formation Division one year ago."
"Though Liu Jin is only eleven this year and has yet to enter the Confucian Path, his learning has long since reached a consummate realm. It is said that his Zither, Chess, Calligraphy, Painting have already entered the Dao. Once he turns sixteen and