Battle Through the Heavens: I can solidify the talents of all things

"Next up, Xiao Bai!"

The middle-aged examiner's cold voice rang out again, mechanically and precisely announcing the next name.

A pale-faced, thin boy nervously swallowed and walked quickly to the testing platform with his head down.

He almost trembled as he placed his hand on the cold magic stone tablet.

A light, not too bright but clear enough, surged forth, and the result appeared on the surface of the monument:

Battle Aura: Level 4!

"Xiao Bai, Battle Qi: Fourth Stage! Level: Intermediate!"

The middle-aged test taker announced it without any emotion, as if he had simply recorded an insignificant number.

"Next up, Xiao Jing!"

Another teenager went on stage, and the results came out quickly.

"Xiao Jing, Battle Qi: Second Stage! Level: Low-level!"

The voice remained indifferent, proclaiming yet another mediocre result.

"Next up, Xiao Ran!"

This time, the light was slightly brighter.

"Xiao Ran, Battle Qi: Fifth Stage! Level: Intermediate!"

This result caused a small murmur, but it quickly subsided.

"Next up, Xiao Yuan!"

A young girl went on stage.

"Xiao Yuan, Battle Qi: Level 3! Level: Low!"

……

The tests proceeded as planned, with most students scoring between the second and fourth tiers, and the occasional fifth tier student causing a stir.

The middle-aged test subject's face remained frozen, devoid of any expression.

until--

"Next, Xiao Li!"

When the name was read, the middle-aged test taker's usually calm tone seemed to pause slightly, and his gaze lingered on the roster for a moment longer than usual.

"Finally, it's my turn!"

As soon as the middle-aged tester finished speaking, a youthful voice, clearly arrogant and even somewhat exaggerated, rang out from the crowd.

The Xiao family members who were watching quickly made way for them.

A boy of about ten years old, with a roguish yet undeniably handsome look, walked out with his hands in his pockets and an arrogant gait, a confident and smug smile on his face.

Looking at his cousin, who was a year older than him, Xiao Qing, sitting in the audience, subconsciously touched his chin.

"It's that kid Xiao Li... In terms of cultivation aptitude, he seems to be slightly better than his older brother Xiao Ding."

Xiao Qing commented in his heart.

Although Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were both older than him, in Xiao Qing's eyes, who possessed an adult soul, they were essentially still little kids.

Having lived two lives, Xiao Qing indeed felt like he was looking at elementary school students when he saw a ten-year-old and a thirteen-year-old boy.

Xiao Li on the stage didn't think too much about it. He casually slapped his palm on the magic stone tablet, his movements even showing a bit of impatience.

Om-!

The light emanating from the magic stone tablet was dazzling, instantly attracting everyone's attention!

Battle Aura: Level 5!

"Xiao Li, Battle Qi: Fifth Stage! Level: Intermediate!"

Upon seeing the results, the middle-aged test taker's tense expression finally relaxed slightly. He let out a soft breath, a clear look of surprise flashing across his eyes.

"The Second Young Master's last test only covered the third stage of Battle Qi, right? In just one year, he's broken through two stages and directly advanced to the fifth stage?"

The middle-aged test taker was deeply moved.

"And... the second young master has only just turned ten this year! At this terrifying rate, wouldn't he possibly become a Dou Zhe in a few years?"

A ten-year-old with five levels of Dou Qi—this talent is absolutely outstanding in the history of the Xiao family in Wutan City!

After the test, Xiao Li turned around, his chin slightly raised, with the smugness unique to young people.

His gaze swept across the audience and landed on Xiao Qing, who was looking at him.

Xiao Li immediately grinned at Xiao Qing, revealing a wide smile, and even raised his eyebrows in an extremely flamboyant manner, his expression clearly saying:

See that? Cousin Xiao Qing, aren't I amazing? Aren't I exceptionally talented?

"He really is just a little kid..."

Xiao Qing was speechless at Xiao Li's somewhat childish boasting, but she couldn't help but smile slightly.

The sincerity and pride of youth, though simple, have their own charm.

After Xiao Li, satisfied, staggered down the stone platform, the middle-aged examiner suppressed the subtle fluctuations on his face, reverting to his usual indifference, and continued reading the next name on the list:

"Next up, Xiao Qing!"

"It's my turn."

Xiao Qing silently recited the mantra in his mind, taking a light breath almost imperceptibly.

Deep within his consciousness, the mysterious book swirled slightly, an invisible barrier completely concealing Xiao Qing's true cultivation as a three-star Dou Zhe, revealing only carefully disguised Dou Qi fluctuations.

Even this expensive magic stone tablet, capable of detecting one's battle qi cultivation level, cannot possibly unravel the mysteries of the book.

Xiao Qing walked calmly and steadily onto the stone platform.

With practiced ease, he extended his right hand and gently pressed it onto the cool, smooth surface of the monument. The entire process was without the slightest hesitation or tension, as if he had rehearsed it countless times.

Om-!

The magic stone tablet lit up with a soft yet clear light, the energy converging and finally settling into a line of text:

Battle Aura: Level 4!

Upon seeing the result, the middle-aged test subject, who had maintained a blank expression throughout, suddenly raised an eyebrow, and for the third time revealed an undisguised look of surprise on his face.

He subconsciously looked down at the list in his hand, which clearly recorded the information from the last test: Xiao Qing, eight years old, second stage of Dou Qi!

"From 2nd dan to 4th dan in just one year?! Breaking through two dans in a row?!"

The middle-aged test sent a jolt through people's hearts.

"This Xiao Qing... his parents died early, and he had no one to supervise him, yet he has made such progress? At nine years old, his fourth-stage Dou Qi... while not as astonishing as Young Master Xiao Li's, it's still far beyond ordinary people! Our Xiao family truly has a wealth of talent in this generation!"

The middle-aged tester couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He then picked up his pen and solemnly wrote down "Nine years old, fourth level of Dou Qi" after Xiao Qing's name on the list.

This is an important family archive, recording the growth trajectory of each member.

When they looked up again, the middle-aged examiner's voice, though still striving to maintain its authority, betrayed a subtle hint of excitement and approval, making it noticeably more vibrant and powerful than when announcing other intermediate results.

"Xiao Qing! Battle Qi: Fourth Stage! Level: Intermediate!"

The sound spread, and a small commotion arose from the audience.

Many of Xiao Qing's peers looked at her with surprise and envy.

It should be understood that the cultivation of fighting spirit becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses. Advancing two levels in a year is by no means an easy task for these resource-poor youths.

The fact that Xiao Qing cultivated alone further illustrates his hard work and talent.

Xiao Qing was not surprised by the result. He withdrew his hand with a normal expression, bowed slightly to the middle-aged examiner, and then turned and walked down the stone platform. His expression remained calm, as if he had just completed a trivial matter, no different from when he went up the platform.

This composure beyond his years made Xiao Zhan, who had been watching Xiao Qing closely, nod slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Yan Qian smiled gently and nodded slightly.

……

As Xiao Qing's figure disappeared into the crowd below the stage, the middle-aged examiner composed himself, his gaze returning to the list, and read out the next name in his usual indifferent tone:

"Next up, Xiao Wu!"

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