Battle Through the Heavens: Achievement System at the Start

Xiao Yu couldn't help but look at Xiao Yao, a slight smile curving her lips as she propped her chin up and gazed at the handsome little boy in front of her.

"Xiao Yao, I never realized you were so amazing before. You can cook delicious food and tell stories so well. I think I'm starting to like you, little guy."

Upon hearing this, Xun'er quickly grabbed Xiao Yao's right arm and shouted to Xiao Yu in front of her, "Brother Xiao Yao is mine, Cousin Xiao Yu can't compete with me for him."

Seeing this, Xiao Yao smiled and patted Xun'er's head, saying gently, "Xun'er, your cousin was just joking. Why are you taking it so seriously?"

Xiao Yu couldn't help but laugh at Xun'er's actions. She shook her head and gently stroked Xun'er's hair. "Alright, alright, you two little ones, stop fooling around. I was just joking. No matter how outstanding Xiao Yao is, he's still my cousin. I just admire him."

When Xun'er heard their teasing, her cheeks flushed pink instantly, as delicate as peach blossoms, making her look adorable.

She covered her face with her hands and said in a coquettish voice, "Hmph, cousin, how can you make fun of Xun'er? Even Brother Xiao Yao does that."

"Alright, Xun'er, let me play you a song as an apology, okay?"

Xiao Yao smiled and took out the Star Flute from his storage ring, recalling the desolate flute music he had heard on Blue Star.

Xiao Yao began to play softly, the flute music melodious and beautiful, seemingly possessing a kind of magic that captivated the listener.

As Xun'er listened to Xiao Yao's flute music, the shyness in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a strange sense of sadness. It was as if a strong person's rise to power in the vast road of life appeared before her eyes.

Xiao Yu listened quietly to Xiao Yao's flute playing. The melody of the flute was melodious and lingering, truly immersing one in the scene created by the beautiful flute music.

When the music ended, Xiao Yao slowly put down the Starry Night Flute from his lips, watching them remain immersed in the music for a long time.

He smiled slightly, but felt a little emotional. He spoke to them in a deep and resonant voice: "Cousin Xiao Yu and Cousin Xiao Mei may find the flute melody melodious and gentle, but Xun'er and Xiao Yanzi, you should be able to hear that the flute's rhythm describes the story of a powerful person."

Xun'er and Xiao Yanzi exchanged a smile after hearing this, and Xun'er said softly, "Brother Xiao Yao, the flute music you played is about the little boy's life story in the story you told before."

Xiao Yan nodded in agreement: "That's right, Brother Yao's flute playing is indeed very moving. It reminds me of Shi Hao, the peerless powerhouse who, under the alias Huang, struggled relentlessly and forged ahead in adversity."

Hearing Xun'er and Xiao Yan's conversation, Xiao Yu became suspicious. She walked over, grabbed Xiao Yao's ear, tugged at it, and asked with a smile, "Xiao Yao, were you secretly telling Xun'er and Xiao Yan a story again? Tell us, what story were you telling? Can you tell us another one?"

Xiao Yao was caught off guard by Xiao Yu's actions. He quickly pretended to be in great pain and begged Xiao Yu for mercy, "Cousin Xiao Yu, pull gently, it hurts!"

"Sister Xiao Yu, could you please let go of Brother Xiao Yao's ear? Xun'er knows this story and can tell it to you."

Seeing Xiao Yao's distressed expression, Xun'er quickly spoke to Xiao Yu.

Upon hearing Xun'er's words, Xiao Yu released her grip, put her hands on her hips, and looked at Xiao Yao's aggrieved expression. She couldn't help but laugh: "Don't think that just because your little girlfriend is pleading for you, you can tell them what kind of wonderful story you told them."

Xiao Yao touched his ear and smiled helplessly: "Actually, I didn't tell any special story. It's just about the rise of a powerful person. I won't tell it again. Xun'er will tell you the story for me."

In the dead of night, the soft moonlight cast a silvery glow on the tree branches, casting dappled shadows.

By the campfire, they listened to Xun'er's clear voice. Whenever Xun'er's story reached its climax, Xiao Yao would pick up the Star Flute and play the "Wilderness" flute melody, which made them feel even more immersed in the story.

That day, Xiao Yao was refining pills in the courtyard as usual when Xiao Yan rushed over. "Brother Yao, you have to help me with this!"

Seeing Xiao Yan's anxious expression, Xiao Yao thought to himself, "Could it be that his fighting spirit has faded?" He quickly helped Xiao Yan up and comforted him, "Xiao Yan, what's wrong? You look so sad. What happened?"

Xiao Yan then slowly sat down in the chair and said to Xiao Yao, "Brother Yao, my Dou Qi has been gradually fading over the past half month. I have regressed from Dou Shi to the second star of Dou Zhe. Every time I absorb Dou Qi into my body, it disappears completely without exception."

After hearing this, Xiao Yao paused for a moment and said, "Sit down first, and I'll check your body later."

At this moment, Xiao Yao used his own soul power to cover Xiao Yan's entire body. Seeing Xiao Yao's furrowed brows, Xiao Yan felt a sense of foreboding, his expression becoming even more grave. He cautiously asked, "Brother Yao, what was the result?"

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yao looked at Xiao Yan's thoughtful expression and said helplessly, "I used my soul power to examine your body, but I didn't find anything wrong. Perhaps you can ask your father for help and invite some doctors to diagnose your body and see if it's caused by something else."

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes. He nodded in agreement. Xiao Yan then immediately set off for the main hall to find his father.

As Xiao Yao watched Xiao Yan's departing figure, he muttered to himself, "Little Yanzi, this is the most crucial experience for you to become the Flame Emperor in the future. Don't blame your brother Yao for not helping you. At most, I'll let you recover your strength a year faster and make you suffer two years of regression in your fighting spirit."

"Ding! The famous scene 'Battle Qi Reversal' has been triggered. The host is rewarded with a Phoenix Egg. The reward has been sent to the system space."

Xiao Yao took out the phoenix egg from the system space. Looking at the egg, which was as red as blood and as smooth as jade, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

The phoenix egg trembled slightly in his hand, as if sensing his feelings, and emitted a faint warmth.

Xiao Yao gently stroked the eggshell, feeling the mysterious power from ancient times.

Xiao Yao looked at the egg, unsure how to hatch it, and shouted to the achievement system, "System, how do I hatch it?"

"Host, you need to inject fire-attribute battle qi, or other fire energy, into this phoenix egg."

Once it absorbs enough energy, it can successfully hatch. As soon as it is born, it will recognize whoever gives it energy as its master.

It needs fire-attribute substances to grow. A mature phoenix can reach the level of a Dou Sheng, or even a Dou Di. I hope the host will nurture it well.

After listening to the system's words, Xiao Yao infused the phoenix egg in his hand with his own fire-attribute fighting spirit. Instantly, the phoenix egg emitted a dazzling light, and a powerful aura emanated from it.

As time passed, the phoenix egg's light gradually softened. Xiao Yao released his grip and looked at the phoenix egg that had absorbed his fire-attribute battle qi.

At this moment, an invisible flame appeared on Xiao Yao's right hand. He thought of what the system said about the egg being able to absorb strange fire, so he decided to give it a try. When he brought the strange fire close to the phoenix egg, it was absorbed into his body before the strange fire on his hand even touched it.

Xiao Yao was somewhat surprised as he watched the phoenix egg rapidly absorb the strange fire energy.

He hadn't expected the phoenix egg to have such a strong ability to absorb strange fire.

He carefully observed the changes in the phoenix egg, and saw that the light on the egg became more dazzling, and a powerful aura emanated from it, as if something was growing rapidly.

At this moment, a faint, invisible mark of strange fire appeared on the surface of the phoenix egg.

Xiao Yao knew that this was a change that occurred in the phoenix egg as it absorbed the energy of the strange fire.

He felt that his connection with the phoenix egg seemed to have become even stronger.