Wutan City, the Xiao family.
"Fighter, one star!"
Looking at the four large, shining characters on the test stone tablet, Xiao Yan's face remained calm.
He has been in the Doupo world for ten years.
With no elderly parents to care for, no children to raise, and no marriage prospects, he had no emotional ties whatsoever. Coming to the Dou Qi Continent was like being reborn.
He accepted the fact that he had traveled through time with ease and pleasure.
Knowing that the damned Soul Hall would come knocking sooner or later, and not wanting his teachers to be arrested and his father to be imprisoned, Xiao Yan began cultivating Dou Qi at the age of three. Relying on his powerful talent, he has already advanced to the level of Dou Zhe at the age of ten.
However, in less than two years, Yao Lao will awaken and absorb his battle qi. The three-year gap will be unacceptable for him, who already lacks time and craves power!
"Xiao Yan, Dou Zhe: One Star!"
Beside the testing stone tablet, the middle-aged man in charge of the test glanced at the information displayed on the tablet, his face flushed, and excitedly announced it aloud.
As expected, the words caused a gasp of surprise in the crowded square.
"My God, a ten-year-old one-star Dou Zhe? Truly worthy of being the Xiao family's genius young master!"
"That's incredible! When I was ten years old, I was only at the third level of Dou Qi!"
The exclamations of surprise and praise from the surroundings, along with the chorus of flattery, failed to stir any emotion in Xiao Yan's ears.
He knew that a mere one-star Fighter was simply not enough!
It's likely that Protector Wu of the Soul Palace has already entered the Yunlan Sect and is colluding with Yunshan.
To protect his father and the old doctor, he absolutely could not clash with the Yunlan Sect too early, so as to avoid escalating the conflict.
He is only ten years old.
There are still five years before Nalan Yanran comes to annul the engagement!
In the next five years, he must focus all his efforts on cultivation. Even if he has to remove the Bone Flame Ring, he must not let Yao Lao absorb his battle qi!
"Next up, Xiao Xun'er!"
Amid the noisy crowd, the tester's voice rang out again.
As the somewhat elegant name was uttered, the crowd suddenly fell silent, and all eyes abruptly shifted.
Where everyone's attention was focused, a little girl in a purple dress stood gracefully, her calm and innocent face unchanged despite the stares of the crowd.
The girl's cool and aloof temperament is like a lotus just beginning to bloom. At such a young age, she already possesses an ethereal quality. It's hard to imagine how stunningly beautiful she will be when she grows up...
With delicate, graceful steps, Xiao Xun'er walked to the Demon Stone Tablet. She stretched out her small hand, her purple sleeve, embroidered with gold thread, sliding down to reveal a section of her fair and delicate wrist, which she then lightly touched…
After a brief silence, the dazzling light on the stone tablet flared up once more.
"Battle Qi: Eighth Stage! Level: High-Rank!"
Gazing at the characters on the stone tablet, the scene fell into a deathly silence.
"...He's actually reached the eighth level! That's terrifying! No wonder he's a genius second only to Young Master Xiao Yan!"
After the silence, the surrounding teenagers involuntarily swallowed, their eyes filled with awe.
In the crowd, Xiao Mei frowned and stared at the girl in the purple dress in front of the stone tablet, a hint of jealousy flashing across her face—she was only at the fourth level of Dou Qi, and could not compare with Xiao Xun'er at all.
Although they share the same surname, Xiao, she and Xiao Yan are not cousins. Even if we trace their lineage back to their grandfather's generation, they are only distant cousins.
She really liked her cousin Xiao Yan. He was talented, hardworking in his cultivation, and quite handsome. His spirited demeanor made her happy just looking at him.
But Xiao Yan spends all his time cultivating with Xiao Xun'er, so she has absolutely no chance!
Looking at the information on the stone tablet, the middle-aged tester beside him smiled and said to Xun'er with a slight respect:
"Miss Xun'er, I believe you should be able to condense your Battle Qi Vortex within two years. If you succeed, you will become a true Battle Master at the age of eleven, making you the second person in the Xiao family in a hundred years!"
"Thanks."
Xun'er nodded slightly, her calm face showing no joy at his praise. She quietly turned around and stared intently at Xiao Yan, the number one person in the last hundred years.
"Brother Xiao Yan".
Xun'er called out in a clear voice, her beautiful face revealing a graceful smile that would make the surrounding girls envious.
"Not bad, Xun'er, your cultivation speed is almost catching up with mine!"
Xiao Yan, who was standing to the side and hadn't gone down at all, said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Xun'er's eyes curved into two small crescent moons, her face filled with the joy of being praised by Xiao Yan.
"He's still not as good as Brother Xiao Yan. He's a ten-year-old Dou Zhe. Even if we look at the whole country..." Xun'er almost let slip, but quickly corrected herself, "Even if we look at the entire Jia Ma Empire, Brother Xiao Yan is the best!"
"Haha, you're so good with words. Alright, there's nothing more for us to do here. Let's go back first, or we'll be surrounded and stared at like monkeys again. It's just a fight, what's so interesting about it?"
Being genuinely praised by the young lady of the ancient clan, Xiao Yan felt a little pleased. He then waved his hand, took Xun'er down from the testing platform, and walked towards Xiao Zhan.
He's already a fighter now, it's time for him to find a cultivation method to practice.
Upon hearing this, Xun'er couldn't help but glare at Xiao Yan.
Fighters aren't anything special to watch, but a ten-year-old fighter is extremely rare!
After discovering that Xiao Yan's cultivation speed was incredibly fast, she also obtained resources from her clan to cultivate herself. Even so, she could only barely keep up with Xiao Yan's pace.
This is absolutely outrageous!
"Father, the cultivation method."
Xiao Yan brought Xun'er to Xiao Zhan and reached out his hand.
Upon hearing this, Xun'er, who was standing to the side, also seemed to be deep in thought.
The Xiao Clan doesn't have any high-level cultivation techniques, which is a complete waste of Xiao Yan's talent.
But if I were to rashly reveal a high-level Earth-rank cultivation technique, would it frighten Brother Xiao Yan?
How about we get a high-level Xuan-rank technique first? We don't have any lower-rank techniques on hand. I hope Brother Xiao Yan won't mind.
"ah?"
Xiao Zhan was lost in thought when Xiao Yan suddenly called out to him. He was still a little dazed and paused for a moment before realizing that as a fighter, he should also start learning martial arts techniques.
"Uh, let's not rush the matter of the cultivation technique. We have some distinguished guests visiting the family later, so please don't be impolite."
"Distinguished guest? Who is it?"
Xiao Yan was taken aback upon hearing this.
You'll find out in a moment.
Xiao Zhan winked at Xiao Yan and grinned.
Upon hearing this, Xun'er frowned imperceptibly, suddenly having a bad feeling.
Xiao Yan felt that Xiao Zhan's lines were becoming more and more familiar.
wrong!
Could it be... her?
(End of chapter)