Xuanwu flicked his hand, the sensation making one feel a pang in their own.
After Tang Long finished speaking, he was slapped across the face, leaving him stunned. He hadn't expected his opponent to be so dishonorable and strike him directly!
As Tang Long's teacher, Lin Shou also grew angry. "You can talk, but why resort to violence? Do you really think the military academy is your backyard? Do you really think you can be so arrogant?"
Xuanwu turned back, his eyes filled with murderous intent. Lin Shou flinched, but still retorted stubbornly, "It doesn't matter, you'll be dead here anyway after losing the bet!"
Lin Shou was the old scholar who had bet with him earlier, and also Tang Long's teacher.
"Truly birds of a feather, flocking together."
Xuanwu sneered, gesturing for a stool to be brought over. He waved, and two Dragon Pavilion soldiers stepped forward. "General."
"Escort Tang Long and don't let him escape. We'll deal with him after this match."
"Understood."
After giving his orders, Xuanwu turned to face Lin Shou, a hint of disdain on his lips. "Don't say I'm bullying you; I'll only use a hundred men."
Lin Shou sneered, "Since you're courting death, it has nothing to do with me."
With that, he walked to the front of the academy's soldiers and said playfully, "Did you all hear that? He doesn't even consider you worthy. One hundred men against your three hundred means each of our men can take on three of yours. Can you tolerate such humiliation?"
"If you can't stand it, then endure it, and defeat them with honor, casting them down from their pedestal!"
Xuanwu didn't want to say another word. He shook his head slightly and slowly said, "You can discuss amongst yourselves. You have two minutes to pick a hundred men to play with them. Defeat them in the shortest time possible."
Dragon Pavilion soldiers: "Understood!"
Xuanwu nodded with satisfaction, sitting back in the newly brought armchair, leaning against Zhang Ling. He chuckled, "Teacher, how long do you think our men will take to defeat them?"
Zhang Ling ignored him, rolling his eyes.
This was no longer about playing the underdog; it was a complete mismatch.
For someone like him, who had truly experienced war, the difference in strength between the two sides was not even on the same level. Thus, this battle was merely a matter of time.
"Start when you're ready, don't waste time."
After Xuanwu finished speaking, he sat to the side, content to watch the show.
Soon, the training ground was divided into two sides: one hundred Dragon Pavilion soldiers and the academy's own armed forces. They immediately faced each other.
The battle between the two sides quickly commenced, and everyone present watched intently. Only Xuanwu and Zhang Ling showed no concern about the outcome.
The Dragon Pavilion soldiers formed offensive and defensive formations in groups of five, a standard training method for them.
The moment the battle began, the academy's armed forces charged forward, surrounding the Dragon Pavilion soldiers with a three-to-one advantage. In the overall scene, it looked as if the academy's armed forces had surrounded all of the Dragon Pavilion's men.
"Good!"
"Well done!"
"Xuanwu, you're too arrogant. Did you really think these few men could beat three hundred? I'm telling you, you're dead today. Even Marshal Lin couldn't save you!"
"Oh, really? And what if I'm here?"
As Lin Shou's words fell, a voice came from behind them. Everyone turned to see Lin Langsheng walking towards them with his hands behind his back, accompanied by a group of people in special uniforms from the inspection team.
Upon seeing the newcomers, everyone respectfully called out, "Marshal Lin."
Even Xuanwu was no exception.
Lin Langsheng stepped forward, stood before Zhang Ling, and saluted respectfully. "Teacher Zhang."
Zhang Ling waved his hand to the side. "Move aside, you're blocking my view."
Lin Langsheng: "......"
"What's going on? Why are they fighting?" Lin Langsheng quietly asked Xuanwu, genuinely unaware of what had happened.
After Xuanwu reported the conflict incident by incident, Lin Langsheng also snorted and remained silent.
After a moment, he quietly said, "Kill him later. I've found him displeasing for a long time."
"The inspection team behind you is here to take you away. Those loyal to Tang Long. If you go in, you won't have a good time. Leave them to me, and you can focus on what you need to do. However, Tang Long is certainly unkillable; he has too many people backing him. I received many calls on my way here."
Upon receiving Lin Langsheng's reminder, a warmth flowed through his heart.
Who said their boss didn't have people behind him?
Even if the boss wasn't here, the people behind him would still support them!
"Understood!"
Five minutes later, the melee finally concluded.
On the field, all of the academy's armed forces lay groaning on the ground, while all of the Dragon Pavilion soldiers stood straight, each like a sharpened blade piercing the sky.
This...
This outcome made those loyal to Tang Long dare not believe it. Lin Shou, in particular, widened his eyes. Despite having watched the entire battle, he couldn't understand how they had lost or why the gap between the Dragon Pavilion soldiers and ordinary soldiers was so vast.
"Mr. Lin, according to your theory, all combat strengths are on the same plane, so why do special forces exist?"
This single question jolted them awake, and they suddenly realized.
Yes, if that were truly the case, why would special forces exist?
There must be a difference between special forces and regular troops. So why did they assume that in a cold-weapon war, everyone should be equal?
This statement made even these old scholars realize that they had been living in their own self-constructed dream world!
Xuanwu drew his saber and stood before him. Without hesitation, he swung his blade fiercely. It was a fleeting movement!
Before anyone could react, the blade in Xuanwu's hand had already slit Lin Shou's throat, and blood instantly gushed out!
"Stumble, stumble, stumble—"
A group of people quickly retreated, their eyes wide, clearly not expecting Xuanwu to actually dare to make a move, especially with the inspection team present!
"Xuanwu!"
An angry roar echoed. The leader of the inspection team bellowed, his eyes wide and his face contorted with anger.
"What? What's wrong?" Xuanwu asked with an innocent expression.
The leader of the inspection team pointed at his nose and questioned, "We are still here! Our inspection team is still here!"
Xuanwu blinked. "Oh, I know. So what?"