"Conflict Arises: A Disputed Decision and a Challenge for Victory"

Huang Xiaolong was deeply shocked by the profound change in his Martial Spirit. The Double-Headed Snake had transformed into an Antiquity Divine Dragon, and to his astonishment, it was actually two Divine Dragons! "Twin Martial Spirit!" Huang Xiaolong's mind raced, finding it hard to believe. Twin Martial Spirits were extremely rare in the Martial Spirit World, with each bearer considered a chosen one by the gods. Furthermore, Huang Xiaolong's twin Martial Spirits were unexpectedly of the Super level.

Though the current form of his Martial Spirit was still far from resembling an antiquity Divine Dragon, once he reached Rank 7 and underwent the first transformation, his Martial Spirit would undergo a second transformation. At that time, Huang Xiaolong's Martial Spirit would fully assume the form of a Divine Dragon. Overwhelmed with shock initially, Huang Xiaolong's innermost feelings were now flooded with overwhelming joy. He had never expected that his Martial Spirit transformation this time would result in twin Super level Martial Spirits!

Could it be that the revived Life Source Spirit Skill had caused this unforeseen outcome? The thought struck Huang Xiaolong as he recalled the Inheritance of the Life Source Spirit Skill from his Black and Blue Twin Dragons Martial Spirit. While other Martial Spirits experienced a single transformation and possessed one Life Source Spirit Skill, Huang Xiaolong, with his twin Martial Spirits, had inherited two.

Meditating on the Life Source Spirit Skill in his mind, Huang Xiaolong suddenly felt his body become hazy while sitting cross-legged on the cold jade bed. Gradually, he completely disappeared and after about six breaths, Huang Xiaolong slowly reappeared, emerging from the cold jade bed. This was his first Life Source Spirit Skill: Space Concealment! It allowed him to hide in space, becoming shadowless and invisible. Huang Xiaolong's eyes sparkled with joy. Imagine, during a battle, his figure suddenly vanishing and appearing behind his opponent for a lethal strike. The opponent would have no chance to defend. It was an incredibly powerful assassination-oriented Spirit Skill!

Although his current concealment time was limited to six breaths, as Huang Xiaolong's cultivation level increased, his Life Source Spirit Skill would grow stronger, allowing for longer periods of concealment. With his first Life Source Spirit Skill being Space Concealment, what would his second Life Source Spirit Skill be?

In that moment, Huang Xiaolong's body floated up from the cold jade bed, moving like a charming shadow, and instantaneously left the room, arriving in the courtyard. His second Life Source Spirit Skill was revealed: Swift Shadow Form! Surprisingly, it increased his speed by about one-third!

In battles among warriors of the same rank, speed played a crucial role. Huang Xiaolong's second Life Source Spirit Skill, combined with his first, made him truly formidable. Deeply inhaling, a sense of heroism emanated from his body. As his excitement subsided, he regained his calmness.

Suddenly, he soared into the air, both hands waving.

He condensed his palm strength and imprinted it into the night sky.

Compared to before the breakthrough, Huang Xiaolong keenly felt that his body had become significantly more agile, and each attack carried an explosive force, especially the expansion of his muscles throughout his body. This was a transformation he had never experienced before, even during his peak at Rank 3.

For warriors from Rank 1 to 3, their meridians and Battle Qi would temper the muscles of their entire bodies, making them strong and solid, and increasing their overall strength. However, after breaking through to Rank 4, in addition to tempering the muscles, their meridians and Battle Qi could also strengthen the muscles throughout their bodies.

Huang Xiaolong's palm struck a half-meter stone in the corner of the yard, causing it to fly away, and as the night wind blew, the stone slowly disintegrated into powder, scattering in all directions. In the past, each step Huang Xiaolong took would only increase the strength of the stone. But after breaking through to Rank 4, his strength had multiplied, and now he possessed the strength of six stones!

At that moment, the fading weather allowed the sunlight to bathe Huang Xiaolong's body, casting a golden radiance upon him. Standing in the small courtyard, he enjoyed the warmth until the sunlight left the courtyard. Then he headed towards the eastern palace, where he expected to find his father, Huang Peng. However, to his surprise, his father was not there; only his mother, Su Yan, was present.

"Did father go to the main hall?" Huang Xiaolong inquired, somewhat puzzled.

Su Yan nodded and replied, "This morning, your grandfather called your father to the main hall. Huang Ming and the village elders also came, but I don't know what they were discussing."

Upon hearing this, Huang Xiaolong returned to the eastern palace to wait for his father's return.

In the main hall, Huang Qide, seated at the head, glanced at the gathered individuals before speaking, "Tomorrow, Spirit Pond will be opened, and Huang Wei will enter for one month of practice."

The elders in the hall exchanged surprised looks, then turned their gazes towards Huang Peng.

Huang Family Manor was founded by Huang Qide, so when he made a decision, none of the elders dared to voice any opposition. According to tradition, during the annual Martial Spirit Awakening gathering, the first-place disciple would enter Spirit Pond for one month of practice. This time, it was clear that Huang Xiaolong had won, so naturally, he should be the one to enter Spirit Pond.

Upon hearing his father's decision, Huang Peng was initially surprised, but soon anger welled up within him. He stood up and said, "Father, this is unfair! During the competition at the annual gathering, Xiaolong clearly defeated Huang Wei. Why is it that when Spirit Pond is opened, Huang Wei gets to enter instead?"

Huang Qide's expression turned somewhat awkward, but he also understood that going against this decision would compromise justice. He hesitated before explaining, "Although Xiaolong won against Huang Wei during the annual gathering, it was just a stroke of luck. If we consider their innate talent, Huang Wei's talent is far superior to Xiaolong's. Xiaolong only broke through to Rank 2 because he consumed three Yang Fruits. The rule I initially set for the first-place disciple to enter Spirit Pond meant that every year, the disciple with the best innate talent from the Martial Spirit Awakening would have the opportunity to practice in Spirit Pond."

Huang Peng's anger surged, and he continued to argue, "Nonsense! So only the disciple with the best innate talent can enter Spirit Pond? Why didn't you say this before? Now that Xiaolong has won, you've changed the rule to accommodate the disciple with the best talent!"

Huang Qide struggled to find a response, caught off guard by Huang Peng's reaction.

At that moment, Huang Ming interjected, "Second Brother, Father is the Village Lord, and are you a Village Lord? The decisions Father makes are beyond your questioning and commenting."

Huang Peng clenched his fists, staring angrily at Huang Ming. He knew deep down that what Huang Ming said was true. The decisions their father made, no one could overturn.

"Second Village Lord, Old Manor Lord's decision is in the best interest of Huang Family Manor," Elder Zhou Guang added. "Everyone knows that Xiaolong Young Master's talent pales in comparison to Huang Wei Young Master's talent. If we let Xiaolong Young Master practice in Spirit Pond, it would only waste the precious resources within."

Huang Peng pointed at Zhou Guang, his anger flaring, and shouted, "Shut your mouth! It's not your place to speak here!"

Zhou Guang squeaked, his face turning red, but he dared not utter another word.

After a moment, Huang Peng managed to suppress his anger and turned to Huang Qide. He said, "Fine, Father, since you claim this was just a stroke of luck, do you think Xiaolong can defeat Huang Wei in the next annual gathering?"

Huang Qide was taken aback by the question.

"Do you believe Xiaolong can get lucky again at the next annual gathering?" Huang Ming chimed in. "Alright, if Xiaolong wins again, I will give you 100 Battle Qi Pills and offer my apologies!"

One hundred Battle Qi Pills were equivalent to one month of Spirit Pond practice.

"Very well!" Huang Peng fixed his gaze on Huang Ming. "Remember the words you've spoken today!" With that, he didn't wait for Huang Qide's approval and stormed out of the main hall.