"Rising Strength and Unexpected Allies"

"Huang Wei looks insane," screamed Huang Wei. Huang Xiaolong sneered and slowly walked towards him. As Huang Xiaolong approached, Huang Wei, in a panic, tried to retreat, but he was stopped by Huang Xiaolong's presence. Just as he was about to admit defeat, a shadow flashed by and Huang Wei was struck on the left side of his face by Huang Xiaolong's fist. He cried out in pain and staggered backward.

After the punch from Huang Xiaolong, he closed in on Huang Wei and delivered another punch. Several punches followed, leaving Huang Wei completely disoriented and turning his face into a swollen mess.

Watching his son's miserable state, Huang Ming grew angry and couldn't help but turn to Huang Qide, saying, "Father, can't you see what's happening?"

Huang Qide hesitated for a moment before speaking, "That's enough, Xiaolong."

Upon hearing his grandfather, Huang Xiaolong landed another ruthless kick and then stopped.

"You!" Huang Ming glared at Huang Xiaolong in anger.

Ignoring Huang Ming's glare, Huang Xiaolong smiled and said to him, "Uncle, little nephew got carried away for a moment. Please forgive me."

"Got carried away?!" The onlookers looked at Huang Wei, who now sported a swollen pig-like face, with a strange expression.

Nearby, Li Mu couldn't help but smile sweetly once again.

Huang Qide observed Huang Xiaolong on the stage with a wrinkled brow but remained silent. He could see that Huang Xiaolong hadn't used excessive force, and Huang Wei's injuries were superficial.

Huang Ming was on the verge of exploding with anger.

Finally, Huang Wei seized the opportunity to cry out loudly, approaching Huang Ming and wailing, "Father, he hit me, he hit me!" He pointed at Huang Xiaolong, tears streaming down his face.

Being only a seven-year-old child, Huang Wei's pitiful appearance, having been punched by Huang Xiaolong, was truly distressing.

The elders and managers of Huang Family Manor shook their heads secretly, while Huang Ming wore an embarrassed expression.

Thus, the competition between Huang Xiaolong and Huang Wei, which ended with Huang Wei being punched like a pig, concluded. After that, the other disciples proceeded with their own matches.

However, compared to the previous competition between Huang Xiaolong and Huang Wei, the subsequent matches among the disciples didn't have the same level of excitement.

Several hours later, the annual meeting came to a close.

As the annual meeting ended, the people in Huang Family Manor couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment. The most anticipated star of the annual meeting, Huang Wei, unexpectedly became the laughingstock, while Huang Xiaolong, who was previously overlooked, had become the most remarkable figure in everyone's eyes.

In the Northern Palace Institute's main hall, Huang Wei angrily shouted, "Huang Xiaolong just got lucky. He swallowed three Yang Fruits. With his Level 7 Martial Spirit talent, how could he possibly break through to Rank 2! I refuse to accept it! Huang Xiaolong, I will get my revenge. Next time at the annual meeting, I'll make sure to humiliate you a hundred times, a thousand times!" His swollen pig-like cheek contorted with anger.

Huang Ming sat there with a wooden expression, his eyes occasionally flashing with a cold glint.

The annual meeting had been a complete humiliation for Huang Ming. On the contrary, the Eastern Palace Institute was filled with joy and laughter.

"Good job, my son! You really didn't disappoint your father this time!" Huang Peng laughed and said, "It was satisfying, so satisfying!" He thought about Huang Ming's angry expression at the annual meeting and felt a sense of superiority.

"Huang Xiaolong, come here and let your mother have a good look at you." Su Yan pulled Huang Xiaolong towards her, examining him carefully and smiling. "You broke through to Rank 2 without even telling your parents. We've been worried for so long."

Huang Xiaolong couldn't help but smile; he knew there was no point in trying to explain. But if his parents knew that he was not just a Rank 2 Warrior, he wondered how they would react. For now, Huang Xiaolong decided to hide his true strength. If he revealed his Rank 3 Late Stage Peak strength and his Super level Martial Spirit, it would undoubtedly bring great trouble to Huang Family Manor.

In the Eastern Palace, after being lectured and questioned by his parents for a long time, Huang Xiaolong returned to his small courtyard.

As he entered the courtyard, a small figure quickly approached. Huang Xiaolong didn't hide his presence and smiled, saying, "Little fellow, where have you been these past few days?"

This small figure was the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey.

After half a year together, the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey hadn't grown much in size. However, its eyes were sharper and more cunning, emanating a fearsome icy blue light.

"Squeak squeak squeak!" The Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey climbed onto Huang Xiaolong's shoulder and squeaked, gesturing with its hands.

"Do you want me to go to the back side of the mountain with you?" Huang Xiaolong asked, understanding the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey's body language after spending half a year together.

"Squeak squeak squeak!" The Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey's face lit up with joy, nodding in agreement.

"Alright, let's go!" Huang Xiaolong nodded. He had nothing else to do at the moment, so he decided to accompany the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey. Following its guidance, they arrived at a mountainous region behind the mountain. Once there, they encountered a giant python sitting cross-legged in front of them, about ten meters in length. Seeing this enormous python, Huang Xiaolong gasped in surprise and understood that the little monkey had brought him here for a reason.

As Huang Xiaolong and the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey approached, the python suddenly raised its head, its eyes fixed on them, and it hissed before swiftly charging towards them.

Huang Xiaolong's expression turned serious. He could see that this python was a Level 4 Monster Beast. Although it was only at the Level 4, it posed a great danger to Huang Xiaolong, who was currently at the Rank 3 Late Stage Peak.

However, as soon as Huang Xiaolong's figure flickered, he evaded the python's attack. Meanwhile, the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey squeaked in excitement and leaped from Huang Xiaolong's shoulder, landing on top of the python's head. It patted its hands on the python's head.

Enraged by the blow, the python cried out in pain and recoiled. It then turned around, opened its enormous mouth, and lunged at the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey. Huang Xiaolong's heart tightened, but at that moment, the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey swiftly flew several meters in the air, narrowly avoiding the python's bite. Huang Xiaolong breathed a sigh of relief.

Huang Xiaolong activated his Asura Arts, and black murderous energy surged through his body. His eyes turned blood-red, and his hair turned white, standing on end. However, instead of immediately attacking, Huang Xiaolong stood to the side, coldly watching the battle between the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey and the python.

As the python prepared to strike again, a figure suddenly moved beside Huang Xiaolong, fluttering like a black cloud under the sunlight. Two Asura Blades had mysteriously appeared in Huang Xiaolong's hands. He swung his arms, and two black rays of light flashed by.

The python let out a pitiful cry, its rank blood gushing out before it fell to the ground, motionless. After a while, it stopped writhing completely.

Huang Xiaolong's eyes and hair slowly returned to normal as he sheathed his Asura Blades. He then walked away with the Spirit Devouring Purple Monkey.