Battle Through the Heavens: Reborn into the Xiao Family, Starting with Xiao Xuan's Inheritance

Chapter 83 Stop nagging, take a bite out of me!

Zi Yan is the champion of the previous ranking!

Although she looks like just a little girl, her strength is extremely terrifying.

Although Lin Xiuya was ranked second on the Strong Ranking, he was well aware that the gap between his strength and Zi Yan's was quite large.

Therefore, seeing that Xiao Yi was so close to Zi Yan, one couldn't help but be curious about Xiao Yi's identity and background.

"Liu Qing, who is this person?"

Lin Xiuya tilted his head slightly and looked at Liu Qing beside him, asking a question.

Liu Qing, with a serious expression, stared intently at Xiao Yi and shook his head: "I don't know much about it—"

"They seem to be freshmen who were admitted to the inner academy not long ago through special admissions—"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuya turned to look at Xiao Yi again, muttering softly, "A freshman, huh? Interesting—"

at the same time.

On the high platform, a group of elderly men dressed in uniform were also looking towards the arena with smiles on their faces.

"Is this Xiao Yi, whom Hu Qian personally led into the inner courtyard?"

Su Qian, who was in the lead, looked at Xiao Yi beside Zi Yan and asked in a deep voice.

Elder Liu, the guardian elder of the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower, stood to the side with a smile on his face and said in a deep voice, "Indeed—"

Su Qian nodded upon hearing this, then narrowed her eyes slightly: "This young man has quite a good bearing—"

"I wonder about his talent?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Liu, who was standing to the side, had a hint of excitement in his eyes and softly explained, "Reporting to the Grand Elder!"

"This person possesses extraordinary talent. When he first entered the inner academy, he endured the scorching heat of the heart for a full twenty minutes in the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower!"

"Furthermore, relying on his powerful soul strength, he overcame the scorching heat of his heart and has now been chosen by the Fire Elder of the Alchemy Department to join the department—"

"After all, when Xiao Yi first entered the inner academy, his strength was only at the first-star Great Dou Master level—"

Upon hearing Elder Liu's explanation, a glint of light flashed in Su Qian's usually cold eyes.

"Twenty minutes of intense mental stimulation—"

"From a one-star Great Dou Master to a four-star Dou Ling, this talent is truly frightening—"

Su Qianyan nodded with satisfaction.

Clearly, Xiao Yi had already caught Su Qian's attention.

A moment later.

All the participants in the Strong Ranking Competition have arrived.

Su Qian walked on the high platform, soaring into the sky above the center of the arena.

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"A Dou Zong level expert—"

"This person must be Su Qian, the Grand Elder of the Inner Court—"

Xiao Yi slowly raised his head and murmured a sentence.

Because Xiao Yi vaguely remembered that, apart from the two elders, Qian Bai and the others, the only Dou Zong expert in the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy was the Grand Elder, Su Qian.

"Gentlemen!"

"I don't need to explain the Top Ranking Competition too much. Being listed on the Top Ranking is not only a recognition of your strength, but also a way to win generous rewards!"

"As in previous years, those who make it into the top ten of the leaderboard will receive additional special rewards!"

"I hereby declare the start of this year's Top Ranking Competition!"

Su Qian's voice drifted from high above, echoing throughout the entire arena.

With those words spoken, the annual Top Ranking Competition officially began!

Most of the participants in each edition of the Strongest Ranking Competition are those who were on the list in the previous edition.

Everyone hopes to improve their ranking through the Strong Ranking Competition, since each improvement in rank increases the monthly Fire Energy reward significantly.

The first round of the Strong Ranking Competition was conducted by drawing lots, with the winner advancing to the next round.

Xiao Yi saw a familiar face at the lottery draw: Bai Cheng from the Bai Gang!

At this moment, Bai Cheng looked at Xiao Yi with a mischievous grin, and slowly walked towards Xiao Yi: "Kid—"

"Don't think that just because Zi Yan is protecting you, you can do whatever you want!"

"Since you have the guts to participate in the Top Ranking Competition today, then pray that you don't draw me in the lottery—"

"Otherwise, I'll definitely cripple you!"

Bai Cheng confidently uttered his harsh words, but Xiao Yi didn't care at all. He turned to Bai Cheng and said softly, "Senior Bai Cheng, it's been so long since I've seen you. Your cultivation hasn't improved, but your verbal skills have certainly gotten better—"

"In my opinion, Senior Bai Cheng, you're not really suited for cultivation. Why don't you drop out of school now and become a storyteller? That would put your talents to good use!"

Even when Xiao Yi was only a one-star Dou Ling, he was not afraid of Bai Cheng.

Now that Xiao Yi and Bai Cheng are both four-star Dou Ling, there is even less reason for Bai Cheng to be so arrogant.

However, Bai Cheng was furious when he saw Xiao Yi casually teasing him.

"Xiao Yi, you!"

However, just as Bai Cheng was about to take action in a fit of rage, a voice suddenly appeared and stopped him.

"Bai Cheng, you dare to make a move in front of the elders? Are you really not going to stay at Canaan Academy?!"

The person who came was not Zi Yan, but Han Yue, the senior in black stockings who had previously lent the cultivation room to Xiao Yi!

Upon hearing Han Yue's words, Bai Cheng calmed down.

"Xiao Yi, last time it was Zi Yan, this time it's Han Yue!"

"If you're so capable, then stay hidden behind women. If not, then you'll just have to wait!"

He uttered one last harsh word and then turned and left.

Han Yue slowly approached Xiao Yi's side, offering a polite smile: "Junior Brother Xiao Yi, I didn't expect you to participate in this year's Strong Ranking Competition as well—"

After Han Yue finished speaking, she noticed that Xiao Yi's aura had actually reached the four-star Dou Ling level!

A look of surprise flashed across Han Yue's face, and she quickly said, "I was being presumptuous—"

"I never expected that Junior Brother Xiao Yi has already reached the four-star Dou Ling level. With such strength, he certainly deserves to be on the strong rankings!"

Xiao Yi merely smiled slightly, his lucky gene activating at the opportune moment: "Senior Sister Han Yue, you flatter me. I was just lucky—"

"Besides, if it weren't for Senior Sister Han Yue's generosity in lending me her training room that day, I probably wouldn't have been able to progress so quickly—"

"Therefore, I will always remember Senior Han Yue's kindness—"

Upon hearing this, Han Yue's smile was no longer as radiant as before, but rather a genuine smile from the heart.

Because Han Yue knew she had made the right bet!

Xiao Yi is indeed an exceptionally talented person. Befriending such a young genius is the most correct choice.

During their conversation, the two successfully drew their opponents.

However, as fate would have it...

Xiao Yi's opponent in the first round was none other than Bai Cheng, who had been making a lot of noise.

Both Xiao Yi and Bai Cheng were clearly very satisfied with the result of the draw.

"Bai Cheng VS Xiao Yi!"

"Let's begin!"

With a command from the presiding elder.

Xiao Yi and Bai Cheng also stepped onto the arena.

"Kid, isn't that a coincidence! I actually drew your name!"

"Let's see who can protect you on this stage today!"

Bai Cheng let out a low shout of extreme excitement.

Immediately, his fighting spirit surged around him, making him look like he was about to kill Xiao Yi.

However, Xiao Yi stood still, slowly raised his right hand, and placed it in front of him.

The fighting spirit around him draws the energy of heaven and earth to his fingertips.

Instantly, gusts of wind arose.

"So noisy!"

"Take this first strike, the Myriad Forms Convergence Finger!"

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