Battle Through the Heavens: Achievement System at the Start

Hearing the Second Elder's shout, there was a slight commotion below the stage. The younger generation of the Xiao family looked at each other, too timid to speak. The dazzling golden Dou Zhe II star on the black stone tablet had already shattered their last remaining hope.

Just as Xiao Ning was about to get up, Xiao Yu quickly grabbed him, frowning as she looked at him and gently scolded, "Don't do anything reckless. Xiao Yan is no longer the good-for-nothing he used to be. Do you think you, with your current eighth-level Dou Qi, are a match for him? If you want to get beaten up, I won't stop you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ning immediately deflated and sat back down with a disgruntled expression.

The Second Elder looked at the calm crowd below and calmly announced, "Since no one is going to challenge, Xiao Yan's ceremony will end here. Next up is Xiao Xun'er."

Xun'er's appearance only caused a slight shock. Although a 15-year-old four-star Dou Zhe was slightly inferior to Xiao Yan from before, she was only slightly surprised, since she had known about it for a month.

As time passed, only one person remained for the retest. Just as the Second Elder called out the last name, everyone's eyes turned to him.

"Last one, Xiao Yao!"

At this moment, Xun'er smiled slightly, let out a clear and melodious laugh, waved her little fist, and said softly, "Go, Brother Xiao Yao, Xun'er will cheer you on."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xiao Yao approached the Second Elder and smiled faintly at his aged face.

Just as the Second Elder was about to turn around to retrieve the materials prepared for the ceremony behind him, Xiao Yao, remembering the tediousness of the ceremony, couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. He quickly smiled and said to the Second Elder, "Second Elder, it's getting late. Since I'm the only one left now, let's get straight to the point and proceed with the test, shall we?"

Second Elder Xiao Ying showed a hint of fatigue on his face. Seeing that it was almost noon, and thinking about how busy he had been that morning, he was quite tired. So he waved his hand helplessly: "Alright, considering your strength, I'll grant you this privilege."

He turned and walked to the black stone tablet, took a deep breath, and shouted, "Ritual retest!"

All eyes of the various factions on the field were focused on the black-clad youth on the stage, and they felt extremely excited.

Xiao Yao closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, touched the black stone tablet with his palm, and then mobilized the fighting spirit within his body.

His body began to tremble slightly, and the fighting energy in his body, along with the circulation of his meridians, slowly flowed through his palms into the black stone tablet.

Immediately afterwards, everyone saw the black-clad youth's body begin to emit a golden light, and a powerful energy surged out from his body, spreading in all directions.

Suddenly, Xiao Yao opened his eyes. As his hand left, the huge black stone tablet shone brightly, and golden characters appeared on its surface in a flamboyant style.

"Battle Master: One Star!"

The entire place fell silent, all eyes focused on the large golden characters shining on the black stone tablet.

Galebi, seated in the VIP section, stared at the inscription on the black stone tablet. His hand trembled as he crushed the teacup, tea dripping slowly down his palm. He muttered to himself, "It's actually true. Such a young age, and he's already reached the Dou Shi level. It seems it's time to make plans. We absolutely cannot let them grow up, otherwise, in this Wutan City, only the Xiao family will call the shots..."

"Clan Chief Xiao, Young Master Xiao Yan's cultivation and talent are truly astonishing. I never expected that there would be another Young Master Xiao Yao who could reach the Dou Shi realm at such a young age. It's truly amazing. Your Xiao family is probably going to become famous throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire this time."

Beside Xiao Zhan, Ya Fei stared intently at the black-clad youth in the arena with her beautiful eyes slightly parted, and said with a smile.

Xiao Zhan laughed twice, his face beaming with barely concealed pride and excitement. He politely cupped his hands to Ya Fei and casually sighed, "Miss Ya Fei, you flatter me. This is all thanks to my son's own efforts. How far he can go in the future depends on his own destiny."

Ya Fei's alluring eyes curved slightly, and she chuckled softly with a charming smile. She only knew that both Xiao Yan and Xiao Yao possessed potential that she valued, and that was enough.

At this moment, Yafei saw the figure of the black-clad boy on the stage and, thinking of the mysterious alchemist who appeared in Wutan City, a strange idea came to mind.

At this moment, Yafei gently covered her mouth and chuckled, "Clan Chief Xiao, I've heard some rumors about Young Master Xiao Yao before. Some people say he was a first-grade alchemist many years ago. Does he have an alchemist master? I'm very curious about his master's background. Could you tell me?"

Xiao Zhan forced a smile and said, "Miss Yafei, Yao'er, that boy is indeed an alchemist. As for his master, I've never actually met him. According to Yao'er, his master is a reclusive master whose whereabouts are unpredictable, and even he himself rarely sees him. However, Yao'er's alchemy skills are indeed very high, which is all thanks to his master's careful teaching."

Yafei listened to Xiao Zhan's words, and a hint of curiosity and envy flashed in her eyes.

She thought to herself, "So Young Master Xiao Yao has such a mysterious master. How enviable! Perhaps my guess is right. I guess I should find an opportunity to probe him later."

With Xiao Yao's departure, the coming-of-age ceremony came to an end, and the surrounding crowd gradually dispersed.

"Brother Xiao Yao was able to skip this half-hour-long, tedious ceremony. Even Xun'er isn't that lucky." A fragrant breeze wafted by, and a clear, crisp voice rang out.

Xiao Yao smiled and said, "Haha, maybe I'm just lucky to be last in line."

Xun'er took Xiao Yao's arm, tilted her head to look at his handsome profile, and said in a soft voice, "Brother Xiao Yao, the Dou Qi Pavilion will be searching for cultivation techniques in five days. Do you need Xun'er to find you a higher-level cultivation technique for the one you are currently practicing? After all, the highest level of the family's cultivation technique is only the mid-level of the Xuan rank."

Xiao Yao paused slightly and replied softly, "Xun'er, no need, I have my own cultivation method."

"It seems that Brother Xiao Yao has quite a few secrets. If Brother Xiao Yao needs anything, just tell Xun'er, and Xun'er will find the highest level of cultivation for you."

At this moment, Xiao Yao and Xun'er unknowingly arrived at the entrance of Xun'er's courtyard and stepped into the courtyard.

Xiao Yao looked at the thriving willow tree in the center of the courtyard. The willow tree provided shade, and its branches swayed in the breeze, making a rustling sound.

In one corner of the courtyard, a stone table and several stone benches are quietly placed.

"Xun'er, I'll leave you here. Then Brother Xiao Yao will head back to my own courtyard."