Silence, the entire place was silent!
After being stunned for a moment, everyone's eyes froze on the black stone tablet that was shining with golden light.
The clear sound of teacups falling to the ground continuously rang out from the VIP seats. At this moment, the representatives from the various factions in Wu Tan City were all dumbfounded, their faces filled with disbelief.
The purpose of their visit this time around was to confirm if Xiao Yan had really jumped to a two star Dou Zhe within a year as the rumors had said.
However, the situation that was unfolding in the arena not only allowed them to confirm the authenticity of the rumors, but it also greatly exceeded their expectations.
A two star Dou Zhe in a year? Now, he seemed to have become a three star Dou Zhe in a year…This kind of training speed could only be described with two words in everyone's hearts: Terrifying!
"The Xiao clan has struck gold this time…" Everyone in the VIP seats could not help but inhale a breath of cold air as they muttered in their hearts. A clan member who had jumped five Duan Qi in a year, one could imagine what kind of bright future he would have.
"According to this training speed, perhaps…perhaps a Dou Huang class super expert will appear in the Xiao clan in ten plus years.”Everyone in the VIP seats looked at each other, and a somewhat shocking thought flashed through their hearts at the same time.
Dou Huang. As long as any small clan in the Jia Ma Empire produced a Dou Huang, the status of this clan would immediately rise regardless of its limitations. At that time, even the three large clans of the Jia Ma Empire would not dare to take a suppressing stance. After all, there were only two or three Dou Huangs within this vast empire. Moreover, each of them possessed the ability to overturn the heavens and overturn the seas, and to fight against ten thousand by themselves. No rational empire would easily choose to offend a Dou Huang!
Over three hundred years ago, the only Dou Huang in the Jia Ma Empire at that time had his family members killed in the midst of a war that was waged by a neighboring country. In his fury, he single-handedly slaughtered an elite ten thousand man cavalry army of the other party. That massacre caused blood to flow like a river. His fierce name caused the entire country to be shocked.
From now on, there were very few people in the empires on the Dou Qi continent who would choose to offend a Dou Huang! From this, one could see just how ferocious a Dou Huang class expert was on this continent.
Hence, everyone felt extremely envious of the Xiao clan after seeing the talent that Xiao Yan had displayed.
In the middle of the platform, Xiao Zhan's eyes were also stung by the golden words on the black stone tablet. After a long time, he slowly exhaled and looked at the black-robed youth in the arena with a gratified gaze. He chuckled and said,"The most correct thing you have done in this life is probably not to cause a barrier between Yan 'er and me, your father…"
As Xiao Yan's father, Xiao Zhan understood Xiao Yan's character very well. Even now, he could still clearly remember how cold and indifferent his son, who had just been born, had been to him when he was young. That icy-cold gaze was as if he was staring at a stranger and not his biological father.
Fortunately, the coldness from back then slowly melted under Xiao Zhan's care and love…
Recalling the cold war between him and the little guy when he was young, Xiao Zhan smiled gently.
"Chief Xiao, the training talent of little young master Xiao Yan is really shocking. It is likely that your Xiao clan will really produce an amazing expert this time around.”Beside Xiao Zhan, Ya Fei's beautiful eyes stared intently at the black-robed youth in the arena. Her rosy cheeks slightly rose as she spoke with a smile.
Xiao Zhan laughed loudly, the pride and excitement on his face almost impossible to hide. He cupped his hands politely to Ya Fei and sighed casually,"Miss Ya Fei is too kind. This little fellow's training talent is always shocking. You should also know what kind of blow he experienced in the past three years. No one knows if that kind of change will happen again. If it happens again…ai"
Ya Fei's alluring pretty eyes were slightly curved as she smiled charmingly. She currently did not know whether Xiao Yan's talent would last for a long time or if it would be short-lived. The only thing she knew was that the current Xiao Yan had the potential to be valued by her. This was enough.
Ya Fei's enchanting eyes moved slightly. In her heart, she had already made up her mind. In the future, she would interact more with the Xiao clan and try her best to be on good terms!
……
Below the stage, Xiao Yu's mouth was slightly agape, her pretty face was a little stiff as she stared at the black stone tablet in shock. After a long time, her voluptuous chest rose and fell for a moment. She lowered her head and angrily said to Xiao Ning, who was also shocked,"Didn't you say that he is only a two star Dou Zhe? Why did it level up again?"
Desolate Ning opened his mouth and mumbled innocently,"Last month, he was indeed a two star Dou Zhe…This month, he seems to have broken through again?”
"How is it possible to break through to one star in a month? Even if that fellow had recovered his previous talent, it was impossible for him to make such progress!”Xiao Yu raised her eyebrows and scolded. Five Duan Qi in a year? That damned little bastard. This speed was something that even that demon-like woman in the Jia Nan Academy was unable to compare to.
" How would I know…" Xiao Ning smiled bitterly. He then looked at Xun Er who was standing in the distance, only to see that she was staring at the young man on the stage. However, she didn't have any reaction to his gaze.
"Damned bastard!"
Being ignored by the girl he liked, the flames of jealousy in Xiao Ning's heart surged out without any warning. He raised his head and stared at Xiao Yan fiercely. The way he gritted his teeth made his slightly tender little face look a little fierce.
"Second Elder, is the test over?”
Xiao Yan looked at the large golden words on the stone tablet and slowly withdrew his hand. He glanced at the second Elder beside him, whose mind was a little absent-minded, and inquired with a smile.
"Oh, uh, it's over…" The second Elder was startled awake by Xiao Yan's voice and nodded his head in a somewhat panicked manner. From the drifting and scattered gaze, it was clear that he was still in a state of shock.
"Ugh, a three star Dou Zhe in a year? This cultivation speed…is terrifying." After a long while, the second elder slowly regained consciousness. He looked at the young man in front of him with a complicated expression and sighed softly in his heart. The doubt in his old eyes finally disappeared completely in the face of reality.
The golden light on the black stone tablet gradually dissipated. A moment later, it once again returned to a deep and cold black color.
The golden light dissipated, and the entire place was still silent. Clearly, everyone was still immersed in the shock from before.
" Cough…" On the high platform, the Second Elder's cough finally pulled back the gazes of everyone present.
"The test ceremony has been completed. According to the previous rules, Xiao Yan will accept a challenge. Who wants to come?”The Second Elder's gaze swept over the younger generation of the Xiao clan as he softly cried out.
If the Coming of Age Ceremony was a test of the strength of one's Dou Qi, then this challenge was a test of one's mastery of Dou Techniques. After all, in a life and death battle, Dou Techniques were also an important factor in determining the outcome of the battle. The importance of Dou Techniques was no less than the cultivation of Dou Qi.
Hearing the Second Elder's cry, a commotion broke out below the stage. The younger generation of the Xiao clan all looked at each other and were so timid that they did not dare to open their mouths to speak. The golden light of the 8 Duan Dou Qi on the black stone tablet had already shattered the last bit of hope they had in their hearts.
The current them no longer had the qualifications to flaunt their might in front of Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan quietly stood in the middle of the arena. His gaze randomly swept over those people of the same age below the arena. Each time his gaze landed on the spot, those young men would hurriedly take a step back.
"Hmph, a bunch of cowards!" Looking at the retreating clansmen, Desolate Ning cursed in disdain. He raised his head and stared at the black-robed young man in the arena provocatively. He took a step forward and was about to step onto the stage when a jade-like hand pulled him back.
Frowning, Xiao Ning looked at his sister unhappily,"What's wrong?"
"He is currently a three star Dou Zhe, just like me. You might not be able to defeat him if you go up.”Xiao Yu sighed.
The corner of Xiao Ning's mouth twitched and he hesitated for a moment. His eyes involuntarily drifted towards Xun Er who was not far away, only to see that the young lady was gently watching Xiao Yan. That delicate and moving appearance had never been revealed in front of him…
Gritting his teeth, Xiao Ning shook off Xiao Yu's hand. His childish face was filled with coldness and jealousy,"I've been at 8 Duan Qi for more than a year now and I've practiced many advanced Dou Techniques. How can I not be able to deal with a newbie who only has strength?”
Looking at Desolate Ning's stubborn and jealous face, Xiao Yu felt a little helpless. After hesitating for a moment, she suddenly took out a round green pill and stroked it with some reluctance. Then, she quickly stuffed it into Desolate Ning's hand and said in a low voice,"This is a tier two medicinal pill,'Qi Increasing Powder.' It can allow you to possess the strength of a Dou Zhe for a short period of time. However, after eating it, you will have to lie in bed for a month. It is best not to use it unless it is absolutely necessary.”
Hearing this, Desolate Ning immediately grabbed it in his hand and said happily,"With this thing, we can definitely teach that guy a lesson!”
Xiao Yu furrowed her brows and lightly chided," Don't mess around. If you injure him, even grandfather won't be able to protect you. The current him is no longer the trash from before."”
"Yes, yes, I understand…" Xiao Ning nodded his head indifferently. He curled his lips into a smile and turned his gaze to Xun Er."I will let you know that that fellow is nothing but an embroidered pillow.”
Sneering coldly, Xiao Ning broke free from Xiao Yu's grasp and climbed onto the platform, shouting loudly,"I'll do it!"
Hearing someone's reply, everyone's eyes immediately gathered on Desolate Ning. This feeling of being the center of attention made his face even more proud.
Looking at Desolate Ning who was walking over, the Second Elder frowned and turned his gaze towards the VIP seats. As expected, he saw the ugly expression on the Great Elder's face. He sighed helplessly and cursed in his heart,"Idiot who doesn't know what's good for you! Do you still think that the current Xiao Yan is the trash from the past?”
Desolate Ning didn't notice the ugly expression on the Second Elder's face. He walked over with big steps and said with a proud smile,"Xiao Yan, let me test just how strong your fighting strength is.”
Looking at Xiao Ning in front of him, Xiao Yan smiled: "Alright, I accept your challenge.”
The second Elder once again sighed helplessly when he saw Xiao Yan agree. He waved his hand and used a low voice that only the two of them used to cry out as he withdrew,"Remember, don't go too far!"
Desolate Ning curled his lips.
As the Second Elder retreated, the atmosphere on the high platform instantly tensed up!
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