章 110: The Protagonist’s Grand Entrance
After about half an hour, the complicated coming-of-age ceremony finally ended. The Second Elder announced loudly: "Begin the re-test ceremony!"
The Xiao family's test last month was just to select the outstanding seed members from the clan.
Only those geniuses who had reached the seventh stage of Dou Qi or higher were qualified to hold the coming-of-age ceremony on the high platform.
As for those whose cultivation was below the seventh stage, they could only go through the motions beneath the platform!
The re-test for the ceremony was stricter than the usual tests, overseen personally by the clan elders to prevent any possibility of cheating.
Just as the crowd, finding the event somewhat dull, was starting to grow sleepy, the voice of the Second Elder revived their spirits, and they all turned their attention to the black-clad youth on the platform.
Xiao Yan ignored their reactions and, with an expressionless face, walked to the black stone monument. He placed his palm on it and injected his Dou Qi.
"Swish!!!"
With a flash of blinding golden light, five prominent characters appeared on the black stone monument.
"Dou Qi, eighth stage!"
"Hiss——"
Everyone present gasped in shock.
It turned out that Xiao Yan had advanced five stages in one year.
At Xiao Yan's current cultivation speed, the Xiao family could produce a Dou Emperor (n Emperor) in just a few decades.
In the Jia Ma Empire, no matter how small a family was, as long as they could produce a Dou Emperor, they could immediately rise to become a top-tier power.
The guests attending the Xiao family's coming-of-age ceremony had a relatively good relationship with the Xiao family.
Now, witnessing Xiao Yan's astonishing potential, combined with the promise shown by the third young master, Xiao Feng, who had been out training, the guests secretly resolved to strengthen their ties with the Xiao family.
Although Xiao Yan's outward demeanour remained calm, inside, he was secretly thrilled.
All the hard work of the past year had finally paid off. "Hu Hansan is back!"
As Xiao Yan's coming-of-age ceremony concluded, Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Mei also ascended the platform, bringing the Xiao family's ceremony to a close.
"Next, Xiao Feng!"
"…"
As soon as the Second Elder spoke, the entire square fell silent. Everyone instinctively began looking for Xiao Feng.
Xiao Zhan sighed helplessly, "What is Feng'er up to? He won't really miss his coming-of-age ceremony, will he?"
"Xiao Feng is here!!!"
Just as everyone thought Xiao Feng, who had been out training, wouldn't make it back in time for the ceremony, a green streak of light suddenly descended from the sky, landing in the centre of the high platform.
"That… that is…"
"Dou Qi Wings!!!"
"No way! That's impossible..."
Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, Xiao Feng appeared before them, dressed in a green robe with a pair of condensed green wings on his back.
"Brother Feng…"
Xiao Xun'er widened her eyes in shock, filled with both amazement and concern.
After all, according to reports from Ling Ying, Xiao Feng was only a seven-star Dou Shi a few months ago. Yet now, he had directly become a Dou King, and what was with that white hair of his?
Ignoring the reactions around him, Xiao Feng dispelled the Dou Qi wings on his back and reminded the stunned Second Elder, "Second Elder, can we proceed with my coming-of-age ceremony now?"
"Oh, oh, oh."
The Second Elder, still in a daze, extended his trembling hand, grabbing the incense from the golden basin and sprinkling it on Xiao Feng.
Taking advantage of the Second Elder's movements, Xiao Feng shot a reassuring glance at Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Zhan below the platform.
After a brief moment of shock, the square plunged into silence once again as everyone stared intently at Xiao Feng on the platform, eager to see if he had indeed become a Dou King.
After more than half an hour, the cumbersome ceremony finally ended. As everyone watched Xiao Feng place his hand on the black stone monument, they instinctively held their breath, afraid of disrupting the final result.
"Swish!!!"
As the monument absorbed Xiao Feng's immense Dou Qi, it erupted in a beam of light, with four majestic characters appearing on its surface.
"Four-star Dou King!"
"Hiss——"
Upon seeing this, the crowd finally let out their breath, collectively gasping again.
If Xiao Yan's advancement from the third to the seventh stage of Dou Qi in a year made him a genius…
Then what would you call Xiao Feng's rise from a one-star Dou Zhe to a four-star Dou King at the same time?
Damn, he's got to be cheating!
Give him a title! He needs a title now! How can he not have one?
The Second Elder was the first to snap out of his shock, shouting excitedly, his voice trembling, "Xiao… Xiao Feng, four-star Dou King!"
"Cousin Feng, long live!"
"Cousin Feng is invincible!"
"Little Lord, I love you…"
The entire Xiao family erupted in joy. Some of the clan members, overwhelmed by excitement, even fainted on the spot.
A Dou King! A Dou King!
The Mittel, Nalan, and Mu families were recognised as the three major powers in the Jia Ma Empire, mainly because each had a Dou King backing them.
"This is insane! I must be dreaming!"
Yafei, who had come to observe, took out a bottle of cooling balm from her ring and rubbed it on her temples, forcing herself to remain calm and not lose her composure.
Yafei had met Dou King experts before, but never a sixteen-year-old Dou King.
Forget the Jia Ma Empire; it would be hard to find a sixteen-year-old Dou King across the entire Dou Qi Continent.
Amidst the Xiao family's excited cheers, Xiao Feng quickly descended from the platform and embraced Xiao Xun'er in his arms.
Inhaling the faint fragrance from Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Feng whispered in a magnetic voice, "Xun'er, I'm back."
"Brother Feng, welcome home."
Although Xiao Xun'er felt a bit shy being held in front of everyone, the joy of reunion quickly overwhelmed her embarrassment.
After sharing a warm moment with Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Feng finally shifted his attention to Xiao Yan, smiling as he greeted him, "Little Yan, it's been a while."
"Brother, what's going on with you? And why is your hair white?"
Xiao Feng patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder and said, "Little Yan, it's a long story. Let's wait until after the ceremony is over, so I only have to explain it once."
"Alright~"
Xiao Yan nodded slightly, refraining from asking further questions.
Since Xiao Feng's coming-of-age ceremony had been specially arranged to be the last, the Xiao family's coming-of-age ceremony ended after he completed his.
(Chapter End)
Xiao Yan and the gang arrive at the outer academy!
Were they hiding their cultivation?!?!?!?
A mysterious auction comprising of powerhouses begins!
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