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At the family ceremony of The Xiao Family, under the shining sun, golden rays swayed with the gentle breeze, reflecting on the hardened soil beneath their feet.
Every corner seemed frozen in the tension and anticipation of this moment. In everyone's hearts, this was not just an ordinary challenge, but also a battle to prove whether Xiao Yan had truly advanced to the fourth stage of Qi of Fight with a surge in strength over the past year.
Xiao Yan looked at the familiar face in front of her and shook her head.
Xiao Kuang used to be a young follower who admired Xiao Yan wholeheartedly.
Looking back three years ago, when Xiao Yan was only twelve years old and had already condensed the whirlwind energy of combat, becoming a fighter, Xiao Kuang would still follow him around obediently. At that time, he was only at the third level of Qi of Fight.
Xiao Yan has never had any resentment towards him, but instead has carefully taught him how to cultivate the Qi of Fight. However, it was unexpected that when Xiao Yan lost his talent for cultivation and regressed to the third stage of Qi of Fight, Xiao Kuang immediately changed his attitude.
At that time, Xiao Kuang, relying on being a level higher than Xiao Yan in the Qi of Fight realm, began to show off and repeatedly mocked Xiao Yan in front of others.
Perhaps this is a kind of retribution. As time passed, Xiao Kuang's level remained at the sixth stage of Qi of Fight after three years, without much progress.
Now, looking at Xiao Yan's talent for cultivation seems to have returned. Xiao Kuang not only doesn't believe it, but also feels jealousy growing in his heart.
He forgot the teachings of the past and had the idea of challenging Xiao Yan.
"Xiao Yan, I challenge you!" Xiao Kuang's voice pierced through the silence of the training ground, reaching everyone's ears.
Xiao Yan smiled faintly, looking at the young man in front of him who had once admired him and later mocked him, feeling no disturbance in his heart.
He understands that human nature is changeable, and that environment and position can change a person's heart. So he nodded and said lightly, "Okay, I accept your challenge."
Xiao Kuang saw that Xiao Yan agreed so decisively, and the courage in his heart seemed to fade away again.
He had thought that Xiao Yan would refuse, and even prepared some provocative words.
But seeing Xiao Yan's calm acceptance shattered his confidence instantly. His heart raced, but he had to stand there with a stiff upper lip.
Xiao Yan walked to the center of the family's Rite of Passage, his figure appearing lonely but resolute. He glanced back at Gu Yunzhi standing beside him, her eyes full of trust. Xiao Yan also gave her a reassuring smile.
Xiao Kuang also walked slowly to the training ground, gritting his teeth and trying hard to appear calm and confident. He recalled the moves and training methods that Xiao Yan had taught him, feeling conflicted.
But he told himself that this was his last chance to pass the Rite of passage, and he absolutely could not back down!
"Begin!" With the referee's command, the two figures instantly crossed paths in the center of the training ground.
"Palm Splitting Strike!" Xiao Kuang's fist fiercely struck towards Xiao Yan, but Xiao Yan swiftly dodged the attack with a light movement. His actions were extremely smooth, without any unnecessary movements, instantly causing Xiao Kuang's attack to lose its target.
Xiao Kuang quickly turned around and attacked again, his fist carrying a fierce wind that seemed to even freeze the air.
But Xiao Yan's figure seemed like a phantom, easily evading once again.
The people on the training ground were stunned. What they saw was not only Xiao Yan's superb skills, but also his calmness and confidence.
Xiao Kuang launched attack after attack, each time with no reservation, but Xiao Yan remained unscathed.
"Why?" Xiao Kuang felt increasing doubt and fear, and his attacks grew more and more ferocious.
"Why? If it's so easy for you to hit me, then all the days I was beaten up before were for nothing?"
The usually silent medicine master suddenly made two clicking sounds.
Shortly after, Xiao Yan finally launched a counterattack. His fist slowly swung out, carrying an irresistible force, "Stone Shattering Palm!" Instantly, it struck Xiao Kuang's chest.
Xiao Kuang's figure suddenly flew backward, heavily falling to the ground, unable to get up for a while.
As for why he didn't use the "Sky Thunder Palm" given by Gu Yunzhi, it's because that is an advanced mysterious-rank fighting technique. Xiao Yan didn't want to get into unnecessary trouble by being asked where he obtained this technique.
He found the low-grade Huang-rank "Shattered Stone Palm" at the Battle Arena that day, which was very suitable for him to use. He could learn it with just three stages of Qi of Fight.
The silence descended once again on the training ground, but this time, all eyes were focused on that solitary yet resolute figure. His back appeared so tall and steadfast in the sunlight.
He is Xiao Yan, the former prodigy, and now, with a more resolute and mature heart, he has finally returned!
The whole scene fell into silence, and Xiao Kuang's defeat clearly revealed some facts.
With just one palm, Xiao Yan defeated his opponent, and he shook his head slightly in boredom. Such an opponent was truly lacking in challenge, requiring no use of any hidden cards, and displaying a strength that was not even half of his own.
However, compared to Xiao Yan's boredom, everyone outside the arena slowly closed their eyes at this moment.
Since Xiao Yan was able to easily defeat a tribesman with a sixth stage Qi of Fight realm, his strength must have reached the seventh stage, and it's even possible that he has already broken through to the eighth stage. In this way, Xiao Yan's previous terrifying performance has become an undeniable fact.
In the span of a year, he has improved by a whopping four levels in the Qi of Fight. Such an achievement is truly a miracle within a miracle!
On the high platform, Xiao Zhan let out a deep sigh, finally releasing the heavy burden that had been weighing on his heart.
"He really reached the seventh level..."
Looking at the defeated Xiao Kuang, Xiao Mei lightly covered her red lips with her small hand, her shock and amazement evident, murmuring to herself in a voiceless manner.
Looking at Xiao Yan turning his head, the group of young men who were still in shock quickly closed their mouths. Each of them pretended to be lost in thought, but no one dared to step forward and become the second person to stand out.
Upon seeing the appearance of these young and tender boys, Xiao Yan couldn't help but shrug slightly and walked directly towards the back.
Gu Yunzhi looked at Xiao Yan sitting beside her, enchantingly smiling. Her gaze swept around the room, and the corners of her mouth lifted into a charming curve as she softly said, "Xiao Yan, look, you've scared them all..."
"Who let them bully others too much before? Three years ago, they looked at me with those strange, monster-like eyes. I might have been happy about it before, but now I don't care." Xiao Yan touched his nose and smiled faintly.
"That's because you've grown up and matured," Gu Yunzhi reached out and patted Xiao Yan's head, saying.
"Don't always treat me like a child. I will grow as tall as you one day, and then it will be my turn to protect you," Xiao Yan said somewhat discontentedly.
"Alright, I'll wait for you to grow up, wait for the day when you can protect me," Gu Yunzhi said with a smile, looking at the young face still carrying a hint of innocence.
Watching the intimate conversation between Xiao Yan and Gu Yunzhi, Xiao Xun'er couldn't help but feel a subtle emotion rising in her heart.
She looked at them, couldn't help but think, whether one day she and Xiao Yan could also have such unrestrained conversations, and even intimate gestures?
Xiao Xun'er slowly lowered her head, her melancholic gaze wandering around the room. Suddenly, her eyes fell on the desolate figure of Xiao Kuang, and she couldn't help but feel a hint of sympathy in her heart.
She understood that Xiao Kuang's sense of frustration might be a reflection of the same sense of loss that she felt.
The atmosphere in the room gradually returned to calm, and the conversation between Gu Yunzhi and Xiao Yan also gradually quieted down. Xiao Yan glanced at the people around him and couldn't help but feel a sense of stability that he had never experienced before.
Xiao Xun'er seemed to have her feelings captured by Xiao Yan, who turned his head, smiled lightly, and waved to Xiao Xun'er.
Xiao Xun'er was drawn in by his smile, and her worries seemed to ease a little.
"This guy is getting more and more arrogant..." Attracted by Xiao Xun'er's innocent smile, Xiao Ning watched Xiao Yan trying to please Xiao Xun'er, and jealousy burned in his heart like a wildfire.
In this family, he always felt that only he was worthy of Xiao Xun'er, but no matter how hard he tried to please her, he could never make her smile.
Upon seeing Xiao Yan, the former family waste, easily winning Xiao Xun'er's smile, the strong contrast made Xiao Ning grit his teeth, burning with anger.
"You keep being arrogant, but on the day of the Rite of Passage, I will make you eat dirt in front of Xiao Xun'er!" Xiao Ning clenched his fists, a cold indifference flashing in his eyes as he glared fiercely at Xiao Yan in the distance.
Gu Yunzhi saw Xiao Yan take the initiative to wave to Xiao Xun'er, feeling slightly surprised but not too unexpected. In the three years since Xiao Yan lost his talent, Xiao Xun'er has always been his silent supporter.
Since Xiao Yan's two older brothers left home early to train, he has been the only one left in the family. During the days when he lost his cultivation talent and was oppressed by people from families like Xiao Kuang, Xiao Xun'er would always silently step forward to protect him, preventing those people from daring to bully Xiao Yan again.
Xiao Yan naturally understands in his heart. Xiao Xun'er only kept some distance due to recent feelings of inferiority, but he doesn't really feel unfamiliar towards Xiao Xun'er.
After Xiao Kuang failed to defeat Xiao Yan in the challenge, no one dared to challenge Xiao Yan on the field again.
The originally unqualified sect members had to seek other opponents. After several rounds of intense competition, only two sect members, relying on their proficient combat skills and some luck, successfully defeated their opponents and entered the ranks of the qualified.
As the bustle of the training ground gradually subsided, Xiao Zhan revealed a satisfied smile, stood up, and loudly announced the end of the assessment, reminding everyone of the upcoming adult retest ceremony in a month.
Xiao Yan slowly stood up and gave a faint smile towards the proud Xiao Zhan on the platform.
Xiao Zhan also generously showed his approval, giving him a thumbs-up and mouthing the words "Well done!" in praise.
Xiao Yan brushed off the dust from his clothes, and a refreshing fragrance followed. He looked up to see Xiao Mei standing in front of him, asking softly, "Do you need anything?"
Faced with Xiao Yan's indifference, Xiao Mei felt a little disappointed in her heart, forced a smile, and said softly, "Cousin Xiao Yan, congratulations on passing the assessment."
"Thank you." Xiao Yan nodded slightly and glanced at Gu Yunzhi beside him.
Xiao Mei made an effort to maintain a smile as she said, "Xiao Yan cousin, my father will be teaching advanced combat techniques at Battle Arena tomorrow. Will you come with me?" Her smile revealed a hint of charm and innocence, which was quite captivating.
As Xiao Yan was about to find a polite way to decline, a pair of slender and fair arms suddenly reached out from the side and tightly held onto his arm.
Slightly stunned, Xiao Yan turned to look, and Gu Yunzhi was looking at him with a warm smile.
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