Chapter 26: Proving One's Talent
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By noon, with Xiao Zhan's command, the Xiao family's Coming of Age ceremony officially began.
Although the Xiao family was not large, its ancient traditions made the ceremony incredibly complex and time-consuming.
At this moment, Mo Yu stood below the stage, alongside Xiao Yan and Xun'er, watching the young men on the stage being manipulated like puppets according to family rules.
Mo Yu had no interest in these so-called family traditions.
As a descendant of the ancient eight clans, the Xiao family had long since fallen, with their strongest warrior only being a Da Dou Shi. In such times, what they needed was not clinging to old rules, but actual power.
Soon bored with the tedious ceremony on stage, Mo Yu shifted his gaze to the spectators and VIP seating.
In the audience, there was a pair of long, seductive legs, perfectly accentuated by the sunlight, creating a flawless curve—long and straight, making one want to reach out and touch them.
On the VIP platform, there was a voluptuous, enchanting woman. Her mature charm exuded from every inch of her body, her snake-like slender waist tempting beyond restraint.
As Mo Yu admired the scene, the woman on the VIP platform—Ya Fei—seemed to feel his gaze and cast her eyes in his direction.
Facing her look, Mo Yu wasn't the least bit embarrassed. He calmly smiled at her.
This smile was open and innocent, paired with his jade-like features, completely exuding the word "innocent."
Seeing Mo Yu's carefree demeanor, Ya Fei bit her lip and silently cursed, "Little rascal!"
But for some reason, Mo Yu's behavior made her think of the mysterious cloaked figure from that day. She subconsciously tightened her legs beneath her red skirt.
By this time, the coming-of-age ceremony was halfway through, and it was finally Xiao Yan's turn.
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's name, the gaze of many on the VIP platform shifted, filled with curiosity and skepticism. Their presence at this ceremony was largely to verify whether the rumors circulating throughout Wu Tan City were true—had the Xiao family's "Twin Dragons" regained their talents?
One of the "Twin Dragons," Xiao Yan, was already on stage.
The host of the ceremony was the second elder, Xiao Ying. To prevent the clan leader from rigging Xiao Yan's test, he had personally taken on the role of examiner.
After going through the lengthy rituals, the second elder wiped the sweat from his forehead and turned to the Blackstone Testing Monument, shouting, "Retest the results!"
This retest was far more rigorous and detailed than the initial predictions. The second elder, a two-star Da Dou Shi, personally oversaw the examination, showcasing the seriousness of the ceremony.
Hearing the second elder's shout, the previously bored audience perked up, and all eyes were drawn to the stage.
On the VIP platform, those from various factions also focused their attention on the black-robed boy on stage. Their purpose here was to see if this young man, once the pride of Wu Tan City, had truly regained his former talent.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Xiao Yan approached the Blackstone Monument and placed his hand on it.
High on the wooden platform, the monument suddenly radiated with brilliance, and a line of words appeared on its surface.
"Dou Zhi Qi: 8th Stages!"
Upon seeing this result, the entire audience fell into dead silence.
With absolute strength, Xiao Yan once again proved his innate talent had returned.
Both those in the VIP seats and the audience below were stunned by Xiao Yan's power.
One year,to level up by 4th Stages to 5th Stages Dou Zhi Qi—such cultivation speed was terrifying!
"Sigh, a five-stage improvement in one year? That's... terrifying." On stage, the second elder slowly recovered from his shock. Looking at the boy before him, his old eyes filled with a complex emotion. The doubt in his heart vanished completely in the face of reality.
As the golden light on the monument gradually faded and the words disappeared, the atmosphere remained silent. The audience was still immersed in the shock of what they had just witnessed.
"Cough, next—Mo Yu!" As Xiao Yan stepped off the stage, the second elder's cough pulled everyone's attention back.
Upon hearing this name, the crowd—still recovering from their shock—once again focused their attention. One of the Xiao family's "Twin Dragons" had already proven himself, but what about Mo Yu?
Some people even began to speculate maliciously whether Mo Yu still deserved the title of one of the Xiao family's Twin Dragons.
After all, Xiao Yan's talent back then was terrifying—becoming a Dou Zhe at just eleven years old was unheard of. If he regained that talent, Mo Yu might be outclassed.
Being ranked alongside a genius like Xiao Yan might not be an honor for Mo Yu, but rather a lifelong humiliation.
In ten or twenty years, one would be a renowned powerhouse in the empire, while the other might only be a small-town ruler. Such a comparison would undoubtedly leave a deep psychological scar.
On the VIP platform, Ya Fei looked at the calm-faced Mo Yu, her hands clenching involuntarily as she felt an unexpected tension.
She couldn't explain why, but her attention was inexplicably drawn to this handsome youth.
Ignoring the heated gazes around him, Mo Yu walked leisurely forward and stopped before the Blackstone Monument.
The second elder squinted at the boy in front of him, his wrinkled hand touching the monument as he infused a trace of Dou Zhi Qi into it. He then stood expressionless to the side. However, when his gaze swept over Mo Yu, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes: "Can he really live up to the title of one of the Xiao family's Twin Dragons?"
Without paying any attention to the elder's doubts, Mo Yu calmly placed his hand on the monument.
Watching Mo Yu on stage, Xiao Yu, standing below, frowned slightly. She turned to Xiao Ning and asked in a low voice, "Did he really defeat you with one move?"
Since Xiao Yu had just returned from her academy break, she hadn't seen Mo Yu's strength in person.
When asked by his sister, Xiao Ning nodded bitterly and said, "Yeah, I don't know how that guy trained, but he beat me with just one move."
Hearing this confirmation again, Xiao Yu pursed her lips in annoyance and stomped her long, elegant legs, glaring angrily at the green-robed youth on stage. Her beautiful face revealed a stubborn look. "Even so, I won't marry him. What kind of genius does he think he is!"
Just as Xiao Yu was about to continue her rant, her words were suddenly cut off as her pretty face stiffened.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the stage, Xiao Yan and Xun'er exchanged faint smiles, as if they had anticipated the outcome.
High on the wooden platform, the Blackstone Monument burst into light once again, and golden characters danced across its surface.
"Dou Zhe: One Star!"
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