After listening to the words of the three elders, Yang Ji's face instantly darkened.
"People from the Yang family!"
A flash of lightning flashed in Yang Ji's mind. His first reaction was that the Yang family had reported him. Only they, and only them, would do such a thing.
Half a year ago, I was kind enough. Could it be that the lessons I gave them were not enough, and I still remember them all the time, especially at this time, to trick myself?
Just "moral failure"? What kind of reason is this? Can the court believe this?
Yang Ji felt unable to understand.
"Yang Ji, originally it was no big deal that you were disqualified from the martial arts examination this time. The worst thing you could do is wait another three years and take part in the next one. But..."
When Elder Zhang said this, he looked deeply at Yang Ji:
"The imperial court has a practice. If you are deprived of the qualification to participate in the martial arts examination this time, then these things will be recorded. Then next time, regardless of whether you erase this crime or not, whether the imperial court changes the person in charge, the imperial court can do it in the future.
According to this example, you will be deprived of your qualifications for the martial arts examination. The third and fourth times will be the same."
"In other words, Yang Ji, if you fail to successfully take the martial arts examination this time, then you will not have a chance in the martial arts examination in the future."
As the three elders spoke, they looked at Yang Ji with solemn expressions.
This is no longer a matter of Yang Jishen not participating in the martial arts examination. It is a matter of whether he can still participate in the future.
Before the martial arts examination was held, Yang Ji could participate or withdraw. There was no problem with this. It was everyone's freedom. But after this incident, the nature was completely different.
Once Yang Ji is branded like this, his career will be hopeless, and his life will basically be ruined.
In the Han Dynasty, thousands of sects and sects were closely related to the imperial court. If Yang Ji was marked as a "moral failure" by the imperial court, no major sect would recruit him in the future.
At this time, it involves a disciple with great potential, which is no small matter. This is also the reason why the three of them joined forces and came forward together.
"!!!"
After hearing the words of the three people, Yang Ji was shaken all over, and his mind suddenly became confused.
He has prepared a lot for this time's martial arts examination. Various matters have been started since last year. From Xiaohan to now, he has forgotten all about food and sleep for more than three months, working around the clock to prepare for the martial arts examination.
Just this morning, he was still meditating on the "Floating Light Body Technique".
I originally thought that I could show off my skills in this martial arts examination. However, a bolt from the blue, I was told that I could not participate in the martial arts examination.
Now I am actually told that I will probably never be able to take the martial arts examination in the future!
This was completely unacceptable to Yang Ji.
"What the hell is going on?"
Yang Ji's face was pale, and his heart was full of turmoil. The thing happened so suddenly, he was completely caught off guard.
In the main hall, the three elders of the Iron Crown Sect looked at each other and looked at Yang Ji with some sympathy. They all understood Yang Ji's mood when he suddenly suffered such a change.
"Yang Ji, did you offend anyone in the court?"
Elder Zhang was silent for a moment and suddenly said.
Yang Ji suddenly came back to his senses. This was not the first time he heard this sentence. Elder Zhang had already said it when he just entered the hall. But when he heard it now, he had a completely different feeling.
"Why did the elder say that?"
Yang Ji said in a deep voice.
"After all, the martial arts examination is about martial arts. Although the examination focuses on character, unless you are really a treacherous and evil person, generally the court will not pursue these matters."
Elder Zhang said seriously.
"Moreover, we just sent the name list yesterday, and the name list we just sent was returned today. And we were told that a disciple has been disqualified. This kind of thing has never happened before."
Elder Xing looked at Yang Ji and said in a deep voice.
"There has always been a tacit understanding between the sect and the imperial court. We will not deprive a disciple of a sect of his qualifications just because of such a trivial matter. Because this is also trying to take away the face of our Iron Crown Sect."
The assessment elder said calmly, with a meticulous look on his face.
"Forgive me for being foolish."
Yang Ji thought for a moment and shook his head: "I really don't remember offending anyone in the court."
The three elders' intentions seemed to be groundless. But Yang Ji really couldn't think of anyone he had offended in the court, except for his brothers and sisters in the Yang family.
During the last battle of Langya, I had not been in Langya City for a long time. Apart from "Yi Xiantian", I had not come into contact with many generals of the imperial court. If I wanted to offend him, I couldn't afford to offend him.
In fact, if you think about it carefully, he should have a good reputation in the army. After all, he has saved many imperial soldiers in the Tianyin Sect Headquarters.
"If something is abnormal, there must be a monster. Yang Ji, think about it carefully. Did you offend the newly appointed General Langya of the imperial court?"
Elder Zhang suddenly hit the nail on the head.
Hearing these words, Yang Ji raised his head fiercely. "Elder Zhang" looked like a fierce wave, but at this moment, this scene seemed to have a deeper meaning.
Yang Ji would not have thought about this at first. This assumption was unbelievable. But when he thought of being suddenly disqualified from the martial arts examination, Yang Ji suddenly felt something in his heart:
"Elder, I wonder who the new General Langya is this time?"
"Like you, his surname is Yang, and his name is Yang Xuanlan!"
Elder Xing said suddenly.
"What!"
Suddenly, like a thunderbolt striking from the top of the hall, Yang Ji's whole body was shaken, he stumbled, took a few steps back, and his expression changed instantly.
"As expected, we know each other!"
In the main hall, the three elders, Xing, Zhang, and the assessment elders, kept staring at Yang Ji. Seeing his reaction, they immediately sighed in their hearts. They knew that their previous guesses were indeed correct.
The three of them had so much life experience that they immediately knew something was fishy as soon as they received the notice from the court. This kind of thing had never happened before, and Yang Ji could not tell that he was the kind of treacherous and evil person.
Seeing that Yang Ji and the new General Langya both had the same surname of "Yang", the three of them had an idea in their minds. When they asked, it turned out to be true.
At this moment, Yang Ji felt a loud rumbling sound in his heart.
"Yang Xuanlan, Yang Xuanlan...it's actually him!"
He had long known about Yi Xiantian's transfer. He also knew that the imperial court would send a new general to take over. But Yang Ji never expected that the person who would succeed Yi Xiantian would be "Yang Xuanlan"!
It was quiet in the main hall, but there were thousands of thunders in Yang Ji's heart.
All the doubts were solved at this time. Why anyone reported it, it was simply that Yang Xuanlan engaged in malpractice for personal gain, pretended to be a public benefit, and forcibly deprived himself of the qualifications for the martial arts examination.
After saying goodbye to Pingchuan City, Yang Ji originally thought that he would never interact with him again. Unexpectedly, his ghost lingered, and a year later, he was suppressed by him again during the martial arts examination.
"Enemies meet on a narrow road!"
Yang Ji clenched his fists fiercely, and cold light burst out from his pupils. At this moment, Yang Ji's eyes seemed to penetrate the void and saw another figure in Langya City.
Surprise! Shock!
It has to be said that Yang Xuanlan actually became the new general, which really shocked him. But after the initial shock, Yang Ji suddenly felt a raging anger in his heart.
It's okay if he doesn't know the enemy. But if he knows, he will never give up easily. Yang Ji was "stepped on" for the first time, but he will never tolerate this happening to him for the second time.
"A good person is bullied by others, and a good person is bullied by others. Yang Xuanlan, you bullied others too much. We should be very impressed after three days apart. I will definitely let you know what a big mistake is!"
Yang Ji said harshly in his heart.
In the main hall, there was a long sigh.
"Yang Ji, something like this happened. The sect is also very reluctant to see it. I hope you can understand."
Elder Zhang said in a deep voice.
This year's martial arts examination was very special. He had placed a lot of hopes on Yang Ji, otherwise he would not have awarded him the "Tongqiao Pill". But he did not expect that such a thing would happen.
"Does the sect also think that Yang Ji is a morally corrupt person?"
Yang Ji raised his head and said in a deep voice.
"If this were really the case, the sect wouldn't have asked you to come today."
Elder Zhang shook his head and said.
Yang Ji made two consecutive contributions to the sect. One was the "Battle of Langya", which saved the sect's reputation. The other was the "Battle of Evil Ways", which saved many disciples of the sect. It also won praise from other sects.
Even the Iron Sword Sect, which had never dealt with them, expressed their gratitude for the sake of the few Iron Sword Sect disciples who had been rescued.
It is precisely because of this that the three elders completely ignored the notice in the imperial court's reply letter.
"However, you must also understand that sects have their own positions. No matter how much we believe in you, it is impossible for a sect to be an enemy of the imperial court. It is even less possible for a sect to disobey the imperial court."
"Even if this matter is that General Langya has a personal grudge against you. But once we do something disobedient, no matter what the reason is, the second and third General Langya in the future..., regardless of the current situation,
Whether this General Yang has anything to do with him, he will be dissatisfied with our Iron Crown Sect."
"No one likes a sect that is against them!"
Elder Xing said in a deep voice.
"Is there no other way?"
Yang Ji's heart sank. If even the sect refused to support him, then he would have even less hope in this matter.
The three of them stood in the hall, silent and silent.
"Yang Ji, you have to understand. The sect has a great cause and it is impossible to directly stand up to support you. That may not necessarily solve the problem."
Elder Xing said, but he did not say death:
"The martial arts examination is a major event for the imperial court. It is held once every three years and is a grand ceremony for the whole country. It does not mean that anyone can deny it with just one word. The official registration for the imperial court has not yet started. This notice is actually meant to knock on our door. I hope that the sect
It can reduce the support for you. But it is not completely effective."
Yang Ji remained motionless, with a listening look in his eyes. He knew in his heart that the next statement of the three elders might be related to his entire fate and counterattack.
"When you first entered the sect, everyone's household registration was transferred to the sect. This was also for the convenience of management. It was also due to the regulations on the sect. But in fact, you do not necessarily have to have a sect to participate in the martial arts examination. allowed."
Elder Zhang put his hands behind his hands and took a deep look at Yang Ji.
Upon hearing these words, Yang Ji's eyes shone brightly, and he already vaguely understood what Elder Zhang was going to say next.
"Even if the court doesn't allow it, we can't openly fight with the court. There is no other way. We can only return the household loan to you."
Elder Zhang held his head high and said.
"Yang Ji, good luck to you. The sect has already made arrangements for you. Your household registration will be transferred to another district or town. However, in this case, you will no longer be able to participate in the martial arts examination as a disciple of the sect. .”
The "Assessment Elder" held a book in his hand and said expressionlessly.
Yang Ji was overjoyed and said quickly: "Thank you, elder!"
This remark seemed to deprive him of his identity as a disciple of the sect, but Yang Ji understood that in essence, there was no change at all. He just changed his identity to participate in the martial arts examination. (To be continued...)