The Hall of Washing Away Dust opened, and Liang Banhu and Qi Jian walked out. The Li Palace priest announced that Qi Jian was the winner, causing the crowd to erupt with surprise, yet the two contenders seemed to have no reaction. They kept their heads low as they chatted, seemingly caring not for their torn clothes covered in blood, their sleeves still carrying traces of Sacred Light.
They descended the stone steps and walked to the stream, whispering to each other the entire time.
A few examinees who were somewhat closer could hear that these two martial brothers were actually discussing their match. "You didn't use this technique correctly. Senior Brother, you were too slow in using this technique…"