Battle Through the Heavens: The Beginning of the Dou Sheng Inheritance

Chapter 13 The Xiao Family's Genius

The training ground was quiet as the green-clad girl slowly walked up, her eyes fixed intently on her, unblinking.

On the high platform, all the family's senior members stopped their hushed conversations and focused their attention on the most dazzling pearl of the Xiao family.

Xiao Zhan and the three elders had solemn expressions, but also a hint of curiosity. They were also eager to know what level this second-best among the younger generation of the family had reached after a year of cultivation.

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Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, the girl walked unhurriedly to the black stone tablet, stretched out her small hand, and let her sleeve slide down to reveal a section of her snow-white and slender wrist.

With her jade-like hand gently touching the cool black stone tablet, Xun'er slowly closed her eyes, and her fighting spirit surged rapidly within her body.

As battle qi was channeled in, the black stone tablet, after a moment of silence, suddenly emitted a powerful light...

Fighter: Two Stars!

Gazing at the four large, gleaming golden characters on the black stone tablet, the training ground fell slightly silent, then a chorus of gasps, like a sudden onslaught, filled the air. Everyone's expressions froze at that moment.

"Miss Xun'er, a two-star Douzha!"

Somewhat shocked by the four large, golden characters, the tester couldn't help but shake his head in amazement and shout loudly.

"Tsk tsk, a fifteen-year-old fighter, truly worthy of the title..."

Hearing the tester's announcement, Xiao Zhan on the platform took a light breath, but his words suddenly became incoherent at the end.

He suddenly smiled and thought of Xiao Jue, the genius of the Xiao family, who was no less talented than the daughter of that important figure.

The three elders nodded slightly, their faces also filled with shock. Although this was still some distance from what Xiao Yan and Xiao Jue had achieved back then, this cultivation speed was indeed monstrous.

In the training ground, Xiao Mei, who was surrounded by the crowd, was also a little dazzled by the four golden characters on the black stone tablet.

His gaze shifted downwards, landing on the elegant young woman standing by the stone tablet. A sense of defeat welled up within him. Becoming a two-star Dou Zhe at the age of fifteen—such a dazzling achievement was something she could never surpass.

To cultivate one's fighting spirit to the seventh level by the age of fifteen generally requires considerable talent to succeed. However, talented people are not everywhere. Even with the Xiao family's power, only two or three out of ten people have met the requirements this time.

"Xiao Jue!"

Finally, when Xiao Jue's name was called, he picked up Xiao Mei, who was sitting in his lap again, and placed her on a chair. He then walked forward and placed his hand on the stone tablet.

Fighter: Seven Stars!

Xiao Jue did not pour all his Dou Qi into it. A six-star Dou Master was still quite astonishing. He was pretending to be weak to deceive others. As long as he had the strength, he would not actually become a pig.

"Xiao Jue, a Seven-Star Dou Zhe!"

The audience erupted in uproar. Xiao Jue walked back with that expression on his face. Not far away, Xun'er and Xiao Yan both had strange looks in their eyes. They were the only two people in the Xiao family who knew Xiao Jue's true strength.

Although Xiao Jue and Xiao Mei are only fifteen years old, this is how the Xiao family's coming-of-age ceremony is conducted. If someone possesses a level seven or higher Dou Qi at the age of fifteen, they will undergo the coming-of-age ceremony ahead of schedule.

Those who haven't reached the seventh level of Dou Qi by the age of fifteen will undergo a final test next year when they turn sixteen.

As more and more people failed, the atmosphere on the training ground gradually became somewhat somber. Those who failed all wore long faces, but whenever another newcomer failed, a hint of schadenfreude would subtly flash across their faces.

Everyone knew perfectly well that the last dozen or so spots were reserved for the lowest-ranking members of their families. If it weren't for the sake of fairness, these dozen or so spots might have been eliminated outright.

"Xiao Yan!"

Beneath the black stone tablet, the tester called out the last spot with a somewhat complicated expression.

Under the complex gazes of the crowd, Xiao Yan arrived at the foot of the black stone tablet.

The stone tablet calmed down slightly, and then a bright light suddenly shone through!

The huge golden characters on the stone tablet made everyone present's hearts stop beating for a moment.

"Power of Battle... Seventh Stage!"

The entire place was silent, deathly silent!

Everyone in the arena stared in shock at the five large characters on the stone tablet, their expressions incredibly varied. After a moment, rapid breathing, like windmills, filled the training ground.

"Snap!"

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On the high platform, Xiao Zhan crushed the teacup in his hand into powder with a single slap, the tea mixed with the powder dripping down his palm.

Xiao Jue couldn't help but look at the teacup in Xiao Zhan's hand. The teacup in the Xiao family was indeed a consumable item, given that there was a clan leader who would occasionally squeeze the teacup when he had nothing else to do.

After Xiao Yan left, the arena remained silent for a long time.

"Ahem..." On the high platform, Xiao Zhan, with a smug look on his face, stood up, coughed, and drew everyone's attention.

"The test is over. Now, let's move on to the next item. Those who failed have the right to challenge their qualified peers once. Remember, you only have one chance!" Xiao Zhanlang said with a smile. Upon hearing this, a slight commotion broke out in the training ground. Those who were just a hair's breadth away from passing immediately turned their fiery gazes to their qualified peers.

Facing the provocative gazes from the other side, the outstanding clansmen raised their heads disdainfully. The sixth and seventh levels were completely different realms. Unless there were special circumstances, it would be difficult for someone with the sixth level of battle qi to defeat an opponent with the seventh level of battle qi in a head-on confrontation.

Those with strength at the sixth level of Dou Qi were also well aware of this, but this was their last chance. Whether they succeeded or not, they had to try their best.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the arena became somewhat strange. Burning gazes swept over the qualified teammates, and everyone was secretly choosing the opponent they could best deal with.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Xiao Yan suddenly raised an eyebrow. He was surprised to find that most of those people's gazes were actually on him.

"Do I look like an easy target?" Slightly surprised, Xiao Yan found it somewhat amusing.

At this moment, after a brief silence, someone finally couldn't help but stand up.

A burly young man, under the watchful eyes of everyone, strode quickly to Xiao Yan, bowed slightly, and said loudly, "Cousin Xiao Yan, please!"

Although the young man appeared respectful, a hint of doubt would always flash in his eyes when he looked at Xiao Yan, and his face held a faint disdain. It seemed that he had not yet recovered from Xiao Yan's previous reputation as a good-for-nothing.

(End of this chapter)