Battle Through the Heavens: Achievement System at the Start

After a while, the Grand Elder said, "Today's test of the younger generation's cultivation level ends here. If anyone else is needed to go up to the stage, hurry up."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan flipped over and landed on the stage, shouting to the high platform: "Elder, Xiao Yan would like to test his cultivation."

The elder smiled and said, "Xiao Yan, you are only seven years old this year, there's no need to rush the test, but you can try if you want. Let's begin."

All eyes were on Xiao Yan, who walked confidently and slowly to the stone tablet, placing his right hand on the black stone tablet.

At this moment, Xiao Yan unleashed his full cultivation using his Dou Qi. A dazzling light shone from the stone tablet, displaying the words: "Dou Qi: Ninth Stage! Level: High!"

Everyone stared at the gleaming characters on the stone tablet, and a moment of silence fell over the room.

"Hiss, a seven-year-old with the ninth level of Dou Qi, that's terrifying! He's probably the number one among the younger generation in the family." The boys and girls below the stage were whispering among themselves.

Looking at the information on the stone tablet, the old man beside him even showed a rare smile on his indifferent face, and said to Xiao Yan, "Young Master Xiao Yan, you will be able to condense a Dou Qi vortex in less than half a year. If you succeed, you will become a Dou Zhe, and then you will be the first person in the Xiao family in a hundred years!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, Xiao Yan left the testing venue and walked down.

Xiao Yao smiled when he saw this, then turned around and found Xun'er staring at him.

Xun'er blinked her big, bright eyes, looked at Xiao Yao, and her rosy lips curled into a playful smile as she giggled, "Brother Xiao Yao, why don't you go up and take the test too? Xun'er thinks your cultivation is definitely better than Xiao Yan's, you are the number one in the Xiao family."

Looking at Xun'er's playful appearance, Xiao Yao reached out and ruffled her hair, saying, "Xun'er, you know what kind of person I am. I don't like to show off. This little scene can be left to Xiao Yanzi."

Xun'er looked at Brother Xiao Yao with her big, bright eyes, and hugged his right hand to her chest, saying coquettishly, "I knew you didn't like to show off, but Brother Xiao Yao, could you please stop touching my head? If I don't grow taller in the future, you'll have to take responsibility, okay?"

Xiao Yao smiled but did not answer. Instead, he looked at the stage in the center of the hall.

At this moment, Xiao Zhan stood up on the stage with a smug look on his face and said with a smile: "Everyone, please be quiet. Today, I have something to tell you. You have all seen Xiao Yan's strength, right? Actually, there is another person whose talent is no less than his. That person is Xiao Yan's older brother, Xiao Yao. The reason why the family has so many first-grade pills for cultivation in the past two years is because those pills were personally refined by Xiao Yao. Let's give him a round of applause."

Xiao Zhan's words were like a spring breeze, invigorating everyone present. They were initially amazed by Xiao Yan's talent, but they never expected that besides Xiao Yan, there was an even more hidden genius—Xiao Yao.

"Xiao Yao..." someone murmured the name, as if savoring its deeper meaning.

"Xiao Yao?" The other person frowned in confusion. "I've never heard of that name before."

"That Xiao Yao is Xiao Yan's older brother; they are twins."

"Shh, keep your voice down." Someone whispered a reminder. "This is a big secret of the Xiao family. It is said that Xiao Yao's strength has reached an unimaginable level, and he is also an alchemist. He personally refined all those first-grade pills."

As Xiao Zhan finished speaking, the entire square fell silent.

All eyes were on Xiao Zhan, waiting for him to continue.

Xiao Zhan smiled slightly and continued, "Xiao Yao is not only powerful, but also kind-hearted. He has always been quietly contributing to the family. In the past two years, he has been studying medicinal herbs and has refined so many first-grade pills to help everyone improve their strength and jointly protect our Xiao family's homeland, so that the family's power can gradually reach the trend of becoming the number one family in Wutan City."

Upon hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but gasp in amazement. They had originally thought Xiao Yan was already outstanding enough, but they hadn't expected Xiao Yao to be an even greater hidden master.

Looking at the excited crowd below, Xiao Zhan was filled with emotion. He knew that today would be a significant moment in the history of the Xiao family.

Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yao's position in the crowd and said with a smile, "Yao'er, since you're here, go up and test yourself. Let them see how strong you are."

Xun'er waved her little hands and cheered, "Go, Brother Xiao Yao! Xun'er is cheering for you from below!"

"Ding, quest triggered:"

Task 1: Refuse Xiao Zhan's request, stating that all you know is alchemy, and you will receive the "Fleeing in Disarray" achievement, rewarding you with the Starflame Sword.

Task Two: Accept Xiao Zhan's request and demonstrate a cultivation level in the testing ground that will astound everyone. The reward will be the Divine Firmament Sword.

After listening, Xiao Yao responded in his mind: "System, who do you think you are? Do you think I'm the kind of person who backs down? I choose the second task."

A system notification sounded, "Ding, second mission successfully accepted."

Xiao Yao shrugged, looking helpless, and said, "Okay, Father."

Xiao Yao leaped into the air and landed lightly on the venue, his gaze fixed on the black stone tablet to the side.

Xiao Yao slowly approached the stone tablet. Looking at it, he wondered how much of his cultivation he would have to reveal to successfully obtain the reward. He made a decision immediately and secretly used the Concealing Breath Technique to slightly reduce the suppression of his aura. At this moment, his cultivation slowly recovered and reached the level of a second-star Dou Zhe.

Xiao Yao extended his right hand and slowly placed it on the stone tablet. At this moment, the surface of the stone tablet emitted a strong golden light, and the words "Fighter: Two Stars" appeared on it!

The entire venue fell silent, and after a brief silence, it erupted in an astonishing cheer.

"A two-star Dou Zhe! A seven-year-old two-star Dou Zhe with the added status of a first-grade alchemist—even the entire Jiama Empire doesn't have someone with Xiao Yao's talent. A prodigy indeed!"

"So Young Master Xiao Yao is the greatest person in the Xiao family in a hundred years!"

The elders on the stage were all flattering Xiao Zhan, saying, "These two are indeed worthy of being the clan leader's sons. They are both very talented. When they grow up, they will be able to lead the clan to leave this small place and live in the big city of the capital."

Xiao Zhan smiled broadly and humbly said to the elders, "Haha, it's all thanks to the children's hard work."

"Ding, congratulations on completing the mission. The Divine Firmament Sword has been delivered to your system space."

Xiao Yao slowly walked towards Xun'er and came to her side.

At this moment, Xun'er leaned slightly closer to Xiao Yao's profile and said, "Brother Xiao Yao, this shouldn't be your true strength yet. Xun'er is very curious about your current cultivation level."

Xiao Yao felt a warm current, and his face flushed slightly. Xun'er noticed Xiao Yao's unusual expression, turned to look at his face, and her bright eyes curved into beautiful crescents as she giggled, "Brother Xiao Yao, you won't get shy so easily, will you?"

Seeing Xun'er's playful antics, Xiao Yao imitated her, stretching out his palm, pinching a strand of hair between two fingers, and bringing his face close to the hair. "Girl, I'll tell you about my cultivation level later, it's not the right time yet. Also, your hair smells really good," Xiao Yao teased in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Xun'er muttered angrily, her voice filled with a little dissatisfaction, yet also carrying a touch of cute and mischievous coquettishness: "Hmph, Brother Xiao Yao, how could you be so mean, teasing Xun'er like that."

Just as the two of us were bickering, Xiao Yan walked over and said, "Brother Yao, can we talk in private for a moment?"

At this moment, Xiao Yao nodded and walked with Xiao Yan towards a secluded spot. Xiao Yan whispered, "Brother Yao, could you refine some kind of pill for breaking through to the Dou Zhe level? You know I'm at the ninth level of Dou Qi, and I was thinking that if I could make one, it would shorten the time it would take to reach the Dou Zhe level sooner." After saying this, he looked at Xiao Yao expectantly.

Seeing Xiao Yan's expression, Xiao Yao smiled and said, "Not now, but it will take some time to refine. Just come and get it from me in half a month; it should be ready by then."

Xiao Yan said with a delighted look, "I knew Brother Yao was reliable, hehe, I'm going back to continue my cultivation now, see you then."

So, Xiao Yao watched Xiao Yan run back and laughed, "Still looks like he'll never grow up."