The Four Gentlemen of Qianxue were the hottest favorites to claim the championship this time. Everyone had thought they would shine brilliantly in the Literary Examination and eclipse all others, only for some kid who had appeared out of nowhere to block their way. Anyone would have been displeased.
Mu Xuan felt this even more keenly. When he clearly saw Nie Yun's face, a proud arrogance rose within him.
Excelling in the Literary Examination did not mean one's martial strength was formidable as well. If his combat power was lacking, what did it matter even if he ranked first in the Literary Examination?
Thus, in his eyes, first place in the Literary Examination was merely an empty title, nothing more. As they proceeded, Mu Xuan's gaze toward Nie Yun brimmed with provocation. He strode several steps to the Spear of the State, let out a low shout, and exerted strength with both arms, fiercely lifting the long spear.
Crash!
The spear shaft shuddered, tearing through space. A spear aura, carrying a howling momentum, shot straight toward Nie Yun.
He was using the long spear's power to deliberately give Nie Yun a show of strength!
The Spear of the State itself possessed immense power. Though Mu Xuan had not refined it, the power was there. Before the spear aura even reached them, the rocks on the ground cracked layer by layer, forming a long gully.
"Do not harm anyone!"
Seeing his move, the chief examiner flicked his sleeve, and the spear auras filling the sky as they flew toward Nie Yun were immediately dispelled.
"Heh heh!" He had never intended to injure Nie Yun with that move. He merely wanted to give him a show of strength, to let him know what a true expert was—that being first in the Literary