The Ministry of Justice officials stood solemnly in a row below the stage with a heavy oppressive air that demanded attention.
Cui Hao continued, "The first round is an eight-person melee. In the competition, any examinee who falls off the stage is immediately eliminated. All examinees may only enter the arena with a battle spear and no hidden weapons. Anyone found in possession will be immediately disqualified and handed over to the Ministry of Justice for handling. The martial arts examination begins now."
The eight competitors picked up their weapons and headed to their designated spots.
The arena was large enough that, unless pressured by an opponent into a corner, it was unlikely for one to fall off.
In the trials, the battle spear was the designated weapon, as it was also commonly used on battlefields.
Miss Zhan Lan held her Iron Blood battle spear—it seemed heavier than the others', but it didn't seem out of place in her hands.