Peerless Taoist

There was a group of people waiting outside early on to watch the results of the combat examination.    

Compared to the theory examination, the combat examination was the most important. Although the Imperial Court paid attention to the laws, it was still the cultivation world after all. Everything was based on strength. If anyone could show their head in the combat examination, their future would definitely be limitless. Many people were waiting here to make friends with such a talent in advance.    

"Look, the ranking list is out!"    

"This year's fierce battle between tigers and dragons, I wonder who will be placed on the ranking list."    

Countless people stretched their necks, waiting here.    

Three to four bookkeepers walked over from afar, holding the leaderboards in their hands. These lists were stamped with the great seal of the Ministry of Rites, Bureau of Military Personnel, and the Governor-General Office of the Five Armies. Every single word on the list could not be changed, representing the absolute authority of the Imperial Examinations.    

Beside the clerk stood a dozen or so armored Imperial Army soldiers. They were here to guard the list. If anyone were to destroy the list on the day it was opened, they had the right to kill them on the spot.    

Soon, the leaderboards slowly opened, and rows of densely packed names appeared on them.    

"Ranked first on the combat examination ranking board... Jade Cauldron Academy, Lu Yu?"    

"This name is so familiar. Isn't this the first rank of the theory examination roll champion?"    

"Even the Chief of the National Supervising Department, that genius from the Xu Family, is ranked second. Furthermore, in the three stages of the combat examination, Lu Yu alone won first place, suppressing everyone!"    

Everyone was shocked.    

The competition for the combat examination had always been intense. Even if someone could suppress everyone in one round, it was also very difficult to obtain first place in everything related to it.    

Lu Yu had won the first place in three consecutive stages. This also meant that his first place in the Combat Examinations was well deserved. No one else could catch up to him even if they flattered him.    

"Quick, go and ask what happened on the combat examination grounds!"    

"This time, the number of people on the Jade Cauldron Academy's ranking list is all close to the top. This is unprecedented. Hurry up and find out who this Lu Yu is."    

Instantly, countless powers in the Imperial Capital began to exert their strength to investigate Lu Yu's background.    

Some Martial High Scholars walked out from the battlefield and described what had happened. Many of them sucked in a breath of cold air when they heard this.    

They instantly advanced to the Heavenly Connection Stage!    

He destroyed the Fuxi Bell with a single punch!    

He had defeated Grand Tutor Yuwen!    

These three things were too shocking, making many people unable to regain their senses for a moment.    

The Imperial Examinations were limited by age, so the vast majority of people, no matter how much of a genius they were, without sufficient age, still could not reach a very high level.    

But now, Lu Yu had broken this limit. Although he wasn't old, the strength he displayed was close to that of a noble.    

"Hurry up and prepare the gifts. I want to pay my respects to this genius!"    

"Don't let others take the initiative. Jade Cauldron Academy is about to rise. You all go and take a look at the Jade Cauldron Academy disciples on the rankings. Everyone is giving gifts, don't let them fall behind."    

Many powers had keen senses. Lu Yu's outstanding performance in the Imperial Examinations could very well be entrusted with a heavy responsibility after the Imperial Examinations were over.    

As for those disciples who came out of Jade Cauldron Academy, they would probably become successful because of Lu Yu.    

There was absolutely no harm in giving gifts early and befriending some geniuses.    

In an instant, Lu Yu's name spread from the center of the Imperial Capital to all directions.    

As for the Jade Cauldron Academy, they were also rushing around to inform the others. Everyone was extremely excited.    

In the history of the Imperial Examination, the Jade Cauldron Academy had always been at the bottom. Now, this situation could finally be turned around.