
‘Dou Zhi Li 1 , Third stage! ‘
Facing the Magical Testing Monument when it displayed 5 large painful words, the young man stood expressionless, lips curling in a self-mocking little smile. He tightly clenched his fists and because of the force used, his rather sharp fingernails dug deep into his palms, carrying a momentary pain.
’’ Xiao Yan, Dou Zhi Li, 3rd stage! Rank: Low! ’’Besides the Magical Testing Monument, a middle-aged man saw the results on the monument and announced it in an indifferent voice.
As soon as the middle-aged man finished speaking, without much of a surprise, the people in the square started a commotion, mocking him.
’’ Stage 3? Hmmmm, as expected. ‘This Genius’ is once again a step back. ’
” Ai, this trash really humiliates his entire clan. ’
” If his father was not the leader of the clan, this kind of trash would already be expelled from the clan. No one would care for him, and there would be nothing like stripping the clan house. ’
” How could a famous genius from Wu Tan Cheng 2 fall into this way over the past few years? ’
”Who knows? Maybe he did something unforgivable and caused the gods to be angry. ’
Obstacles and laughter directed at him came from all directions and echoed in the ears of the unmoving youth, as if piercing his heart. He could not help but breathe heavily.
He raised his head to reveal a delicate and childish face, jet-black eyes glancing past people his age who were mocking him as well. His lips, which were previously full of self-mockery, turned bitter.
’’ These people, have they always been this cold? Or is it because three years ago they smiled humbly to congratulate me, and now they want to take it back? ” With a bitter smile, Xiao Yan turned around and quietly walked back to the group of people. His lonely figure seemed to be unable to adjust to the surroundings.
’’ Next, Xiao Mei! ’’
Hearing the voice of the examiner, a teenage girl quickly ran from the crowd. The moment he went up to the stage, the murmurs and discussions subsided and every pair of fiery eyes locked onto his face.
The teenage girl was no more than 14 years old. Although her beauty was not immediately proven, her small childish face combined with her innocence caught the attention of the audience.
He quickly stepped forward and placed his tiny hand on the black stone monument. He then closed his eyes gently.
As the girl closed her eyes, the monument shone brightly once again.
‘Dou Zhi Li, stage 7!’
’’ Xiao Mei, Dou Zhi Li, 7th stage! Rank: High! ’’
” Yeh! ” Hearing the examiner read out the results, the teenage girl smiled proudly.
’’ Tsk tsk, stage 7, Dou Zhi Li. How impressive! At this rate, in three years he will be named an actual Dou Zhe 3 already.”
’’ He really matches the name of the clan seedling. ’’
Hearing the round praise coming from the crowd, the girl's smile widened even more. Vanity, the temptation that so many girls cannot resist …
While chatting with his fellow twin members, his line of sight meandered past those around him and landed on the lonely figure of them.
Frowning his brows for a while, he finally decided not to walk. Between the two of them there was already a huge gap. Looking at the performance of Xiao Yan the past few years, by the time the Adulthood Ceremony came, he would only be able to place in the ranks of lower level clan members. However, he, with his prowess, would become a very important clan and such a well-maintained warrior. There will be no limit to his future.
” Ai .. ’’An inexplicable sigh arises from it. Xiao Mei thought back to the young man since three years ago, filled with energy and pride. At the age of 4 he started training, and at the age of 10 he reached the 9th stage, Dou Zhi Li. At 11 he destroyed the 10th stage Dou Zhi Li barrier and condensed a successful Dou Zhi Qi Zu 4. He became the youngest Dou Zhe in the clan since the last 100 years.
At that time, his confidence as well as immeasurable strength attracted many young teenagers who of course included Xiao Mei.
However, the path of a genius is always winding. Three years ago, this genius youth whose fame reached the absolute peak, received what might be the most ruthless blow. The hard work he put into accumulating and condensing Dou Zhi Qi Zu for the past ten years, in just one night, vanished into nothingness. All of the Dou Zhi Li in his body slowly dissipated with time and instead, pity for him grew.
From the position of genius, in one night he fell below the average person. This kind of punch made the young man lose his desire to continue training. The reverence once associated with this young man slowly turned to humiliation and ridicule.
Standing so high, and falling down – falls like this is probably only one that he can never recover from.
’’ Next, Xiao Xun Er! ’’
Among the commotion, the voice of the examiner sounded again.
Following this highly reputable name summoning, the group of people soon died down. Every view changes.
In the limelight was a teenage girl wearing a purple dress, standing gracefully there. His calm, gentle and clean face was completely unaffected by the many gazes of the crowd.
His calm and indifferent attitude could be compared to the blooming of the lotus flower. At a very young age, he already had a delicate female aura. It was hard to imagine how he would affect the city and the country once he grew up.
This purple-clothed girl, when compared to Xiao Mei in terms of beauty, there were obviously several leagues above. No wonder people would have this kind of action.
Taking small graceful steps, the girl named Xiao Xun Er walked in front of the stone monument. He stretched his small hand out and his purple arm mixed with black and gold thread fell onto his arm, revealing a smooth snow-white wrist. He touched the monument lightly.
In silence, the monument shines again.
’’ Dou Zhi Li, 9th stage! Rank: High! ’’
Looking at the words on the monument, the entire square fell into deep silence.
’’ ..... He actually reached the 9th stage, how terrifying! The position of the youngest highest rank in the clan had been taken, without the slightest hesitation, by Miss Xun Er! ”’After the silence, some teenagers could not help but whistle, their eyes full of respect and admiration.
Dou Zhi Li was extremely important to becoming a Dou Zhe. Dou Zhi Li was divided into 10 different stages, and when the body acquired 10 stages of a Dou Zhi Li, it could better condense a Dou Zhi Qi Zu, into a respected Dou Zhe!
In the crowd, Xiao Mei looked at the purple-clothed girl in front of the monument with a hint of jealousy.
Seeing the results on the monument, the middle-aged examiner who usually did not care smiled, faced her and congratulated her: ” Miss Xun Er, half a year later, you should be able to condense Dou Qi Zhi Zu.
If you succeed, you will become a Dou Zhe at the age of 14, the second person to do so in the Xiao clan.
Of course, second person. First was the fallen genius, Xiao Yan.
’’ Thank you. ’’ The teenage girl nodded lightly, her calm face showing a hint of happiness due to her praise. He quietly turned around, and amidst the attention of the crowd, slowly walked over to the oppressed young man behind the group.
” Brother Xiao Yan. ” On the youth side, the teenage girl stopped. He faced Xiao Yan and bowed respectfully. Her beautiful and gentle face showed an elegant smile that would make the surrounding girls jealous.
” What qualifications do I have now for you to call me that? ’’She faced the girl who could be considered as the shining pearl of the clan and said bitterly. He, after being desperate for a very short time, continued to maintain his respect.
” Brother Xiao Yan, You once said to Xun Er 6 before – to do anything, first of all we should be able to let go. One is only completely free when he can pick up and release it easily 7 . ’’ Xiao Xun Er said gently, her smiling face full of warmth.
’’ Haha, completely free? I just know how to say it. Look at me now, do I look like a free man? This world is not mine to begin with. ” Xiao Yan laughed to himself, saying despair.
Facing Xiao Yan's gloomy atmosphere, Xiao Xun Er's brows furrowed slightly, and she said seriously: ” Brother Xiao Yan, although I don't know what happened to you, Xun Er honestly believed that/it You will stand up again and reclaim the lost glory and respect.. ” She paused for a moment, her white soft face flushed a little. ” At that time, there will be many people interested in you .. ”
’’ Haha .. ’’ Hearing the girl's wholehearted truth, she laughs awkwardly but says nothing more. Other people would be affected by him, but he had no qualifications or mood. Instead, he quietly turned around and walked away from the square.
Standing still and facing the back of the lonely teenager, she hesitated for a moment before chasing after him and walking side by side with him. Meanwhile, from behind a jealous wolf roar sounded.