Chapter 19: The Twin Dragons of the Xiao Clan
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As the green-clad young girl slowly walked to the center of the training ground, the atmosphere became tense. Pairs of fervent eyes were locked on her, not blinking for even a second.
On the high platform, the upper echelons of the Xiao Clan, including the Clan Leader and the three Elders, stopped their low murmurs, their gazes focused on the scene below.
Under the intense stares from all around, the young girl walked steadily to the black stone tablet. She extended her small hand, and as her sleeve slipped down, a snow-white wrist was revealed.
Her jade-like hand lightly touched the cold black stone. Xun Er's eyes slowly closed as the dou qi within her body surged.
With the infusion of dou qi, the black stone tablet remained still for a brief moment, and then, a bright light suddenly burst forth.
Dou Zhe: One Star!
"Miss Xun Er, One Star Dou Zhe!"
The examiner, clearly taken aback by the radiant golden characters, couldn't help but shake his head in amazement before announcing loudly.
Seeing this result, surprise flickered across the faces of the boys, girls, and even the elders in the crowd. Xun Er's displayed strength had stunned everyone.
Mo Yu, standing nearby, remained calm, his expression unchanging, as if this result didn't surprise him at all.
Beside him, Xiao Mei was also amazed by Xun Er's performance. However, when she glanced at the composed Mo Yu, she couldn't help but wonder—how strong was this rapidly rising genius?
"Mo Yu!"
Just as these thoughts crossed her mind, the examiner's voice rang out once again.
Hearing his name, Mo Yu raised his head slightly, his gaze sweeping across the training ground. After seeing Xun Er's result, everyone shifted their attention to the rising star of the Xiao Clan, eager to see what he would display.
The upper echelons on the high platform also reined in their earlier shock and directed their gazes to the young man in green robes, standing in a corner of the square.
After all, Xun Er came from a powerful background, so her impressive result, though shocking, wasn't entirely unexpected. However, Mo Yu, born and raised in the Xiao Clan, had risen rapidly in just one year, a rarity in the clan's long history.
Naturally, this made everyone pay even more attention to Mo Yu.
He casually stretched his neck and walked towards the black stone tablet, his steps unhurried, as if he were merely taking a stroll.
Under the envious and curious gazes of the crowd, Mo Yu reached the stone tablet.
The examiner's eyes gleamed with curiosity. What kind of result would this recently famous young man produce?
As all eyes locked on him, Mo Yu remained calm, extending his hand and lightly pressing it against the cold stone tablet.
At that moment, every pair of eyes was glued to the tablet, waiting to see if Mo Yu would soar or stumble.
The tablet stayed calm for a moment before a blinding light erupted!
On the stone tablet, the large golden characters made everyone's hearts stop for a split second.
Dou Zhi Qi: 9th Stage!
The entire field fell silent.
Everyone stared in shock at the five large golden characters on the tablet, their faces filled with envy and jealousy.
This outsider, not even a true member of the Xiao Clan, had progressed so quickly. Only Xun Er could surpass him!
"9th Stage!"
On the high platform, Xiao Zhan stared at the result on the stone tablet, his face filled with astonishment.
The three Elders seated beside Xiao Zhan were equally stunned. 9th Stages of Dou Zhi Qi just one step away from becoming a Dou Zhe!
The First Elder's murky eyes flashed with a sharp light for a moment, but then, as if uninterested in worldly matters, he slowly closed his eyes again. However, the trembling fingers gripping his cane betrayed his inner turmoil.
The Second and Third Elders exchanged glances, silently agreeing that this level of genius must be drawn closer to the clan.
Xiao Mei's eyes shone with admiration and awe as she stared at the young man standing beneath the stone tablet.
At the edge of the training ground, Xiao Ning was frozen in place, his eyes fixed on the large characters on the tablet. After a moment, he murmured with relief, "Good thing I didn't provoke him too much…"
Even Xiao Yan was filled with admiration as he watched from the sidelines. "Xun Er and Brother Mo Yu… they really make people feel the pressure."
Hearing this, the delicate girl beside him chuckled softly, "Cousin Mo Yu's strength has indeed improved quickly, but Brother Xiao Yan, you're not bad either. You'll give everyone a big surprise soon."
Just as the girl's words fell, the examiner's voice echoed once more.
"Xiao Yan!"
Hearing his name, Xiao Yan slowly stood up. With Xun Er's encouragement, he confidently walked towards the stone tablet.
Mo Yu, who had calmly stepped down from the tablet, glanced at the approaching black-clad boy and smiled lightly. "Brother Xiao Yan, it's your turn to shine."
Knowing the storyline, Mo Yu understood that today, this boy before him would be the one to truly shock everyone.
Seeing Mo Yu's confidence in him, Xiao Yan's young face hardened with determination. He nodded firmly, "Don't worry, Brother Mo Yu. I won't let you down."
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Xiao Yan soon delivered a perfect answer.
Dou Zhi Qi: 7th Stages!
Despite being repeatedly shocked by the strength displayed by Xun Er and Mo Yu, Xiao Yan's result was just as dazzling, if not more so.
After all, having been labeled as a "waste" for three years, his sudden rise attracted even more attention.
The crowd's emotions were complex—jealousy, envy, and some even joy.
On the high platform, an undercurrent of rivalry and maneuvering began to stir now that Xiao Yan's talent had returned. However, as a capable clan leader, Xiao Zhan still held most of the clan's power firmly in his hands.
Mo Yu, on the other hand, watched the scene unfold with calm eyes. Xiao Yan's rise didn't affect him positively or negatively at the moment, so he watched with a peaceful heart.
"The test is over. Next, we proceed with the challenges. Those who didn't pass have the right to issue one challenge to someone who passed. Remember, you only get one chance!"
Seeing Xiao Yan's results, Xiao Zhan, overjoyed as a father, finally recovered his composure. After a hearty laugh, he made the announcement.
Glancing at the direction where Mo Yu and Xiao Yan stood, Xiao Zhan silently thought to himself, "Two dragons in the Xiao Clan… Could it be that the heavens are favoring our clan?"
With this announcement, the training ground stirred slightly. Those who barely missed passing the test cast eager gazes toward their successful peers.
The qualified clan members, however, responded with disdainful smirks. After all, the difference between 6th Stages and 7th Stages was significant. Without any special circumstances, it was almost impossible for someone with 6th Stages Dou Zhi Qi to defeat a 7th Stages opponent.
Even those with 6th Stages Dou Zhi Qi understood this well, but it was their last chance. Whether they succeeded or not, they had to give it their all.
For a moment, the atmosphere became tense as everyone silently selected their most promising targets.
Mo Yu stood quietly, knowing that no one would be foolish enough to challenge him, a master of 9th Stages Dou Zhi Qi.
And so, the recently ascended Xiao Yan became an easy target.
Sure enough, a Xiao Clan member named Xiao Ke set his sights on him.
However, under the tutelage of the renowned Yao Lao and Xiao Yan's own diligent training, Xiao Ke had clearly picked the wrong opponent.
After easily defeating Xiao Ke, Xiao Yan finally shook off the label of "waste," and now basked in the respect and admiration of his peers.
After Xiao Ke's defeat, no one else dared to challenge Xiao Yan. The unqualified members had to seek other targets. In the end, only two individuals managed to defeat their opponents and join the ranks of the qualified through a combination of skillful dou techniques and luck.
As the training ground settled down, Xiao Zhan, smiling broadly, stood up and loudly announced the end of the test, as well as some important information about the upcoming coming-of-age ceremony in one month.
Watching the crowd flock to congratulate Xiao Yan, Mo Yu had no interest in joining the celebration. He dusted off his clothes and prepared to leave.
"Brother Mo Yu, my father will be teaching a Huang-Class High-Level dou technique at the Dou Technique Hall tomorrow. Would you like to join?" Xiao Mei smiled sweetly, her innocent and seductive charm blending in a way that was hard to resist.
"Not interested."
Mo Yu had been preparing to break through to Dou Zhe recently, so he clearly had no time for trivial matters.
Hearing his blunt rejection, Xiao Mei's face stiffened. She glanced toward the bustling crowd surrounding Xiao Yan, bit her lip, and walked in his direction.
Seeing this, Mo Yu sneered coldly to himself. "Women like Xiao Mei are the same no matter where you go. They talk about feelings, but what they're really after is always benefits."
Shaking his head, he turned and left the training ground without looking back. Tomorrow, it was time to truly step into the ranks of Dou Zhe.
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