The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl

Chapter 250: Longteng Stele

Unlike the written examination, all candidates gathered together for the martial arts examination.

Due to the excessive number of people, a long queue had already formed.

After this round of the martial arts examination, the final imperial examination will be conducted.

However, Xin Lin arrived a bit late, causing Little Xinzhuo and Murong Ziyue to end up at the back of the line because they waited for her, while Jin Chen and Chu Miaoyun and the like were at the front.

"Look at the examiner, it’s General Zuo!"

Just as Xin Lin and the others had taken their stance, there was commotion among the crowd.

Following the voices, Xin Lin and the others looked over and saw a middle-aged military general approaching.

"I didn’t expect General Zuo himself to preside over this martial arts examination."

The candidates discussed among themselves.

General Zuo is a fierce general in the court, and after General Shi was executed, he is undeniably the top military leader.

"This just proves that the Emperor values this martial arts examination greatly; we finally have a chance to distinguish ourselves."

The candidates had heard that General Zuo was upright and would never show favoritism.

Compared to the written examination, the martial arts examination relies on real strength.

Those from poor families, after yesterday’s setbacks, are all eager and ready to redeem themselves today.

"Ah Zhuo, make sure you perform well later and impress everyone."

Xin Lin reminded him; whether Noble Lady Shi and her son could turn their fate around depended entirely on this martial arts examination today.

Little Xinzhuo, not completely understanding, nodded.

"Is it really Zuo Zong who’s in charge of this martial arts examination?"

"I heard he personally requested this duty from the Emperor."

Jin Chen and others were also discussing.

Grandmaster Jin and General Zuo have an antagonistic relationship in the court, each holding significant military and political power respectively.

It’s said that the rebellion of Old General Shi was personally suppressed by Grandmaster Jin, who led troops to eliminate the old general.

Zuo Zong was personally promoted by Old General Shi, so his disharmony with Grandmaster Jin is to be expected.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I, Zuo Zong, am honored by the Emperor to serve as the chief examiner of this martial arts examination. I hope all candidates will adhere to the discipline and fulfill their potential during the assessment. There are rules: candidates are not allowed to take elixir pills, use others’ strength, or speak loudly. Lastly, I wish all candidates the best of luck."

General Zuo brushed his short beard, his gaze sharp as he glanced around the crowd. His look lingering a bit longer on Xin Lin and Little Xinzhuo, seemingly hoping they meet his expectations.

"Men, bring forth the Longteng Stele."

After General Zuo spoke, he gestured, and four men resembling military generals stepped forward.

These men were all strong and muscular, over nine feet tall, weighing more than two hundred pounds each, their bodies all muscle. Yet they were sweating profusely and treading heavily.

In their hands, they carried a piece...

"Are these generals suffering from kidney deficiency, or is that thing really that heavy?"

Xin Lin was flabbergasted.

Before coming, she was curious about the exact form the assessment would take.

Who knew it would be using a stele, well, of a spiritual size, to make the judgment.

Just as Xin Lin spoke, a stern gaze swept over.

General Zuo glanced over.

He was at least three or four hundred yards from Xin Lin; she barely muttered, and he heard her?

Xin Lin quickly fell silent.

"The Longteng Stele weighs five thousand jin, ordinary people can’t move it at all."

Murong Ziyue said gravely, looking towards the True Dragon Stele with a hint of caution in her eyes.