Battle Through the Heavens: Bind Xun'er, reward Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame

Xiao Xuan walked into the hall.

Xiao Zhan sat in the main seat, his face ashen.

Three family elders sat on either side of him, their faces grim, their gazes fixed on Xiao Xuan.

"Xiao Xuan is here."

The elder spoke up, "Perfect timing, the matter we're discussing today is also related to you."

Xiao Xuan didn't say anything, and walked to Xiao Zhan's side.

"Clan leader, as you can see," the First Elder said, "among the disciples of the Xiao family in this generation, Xiao Yan has the third level of Dou Qi, and Xiao Xuan also has the third level of Dou Qi."

"Two good-for-nothings are wasting the clan's resources, yet they haven't made any progress whatsoever."

"Xiao Ning and Xiao Mei are both quite talented and need resources to nurture them."

"But we only have so many resources. Giving them to two useless people is a complete waste of resources."

Xiao Zhan's face darkened.

"Elder, what do you mean by that?"

"My meaning is very clear," the First Elder said. "Let Xiao Xuan and Xiao Yan go and help with the family businesses, and leave the family's cultivation resources to the talented disciples."

"I disagree," Xiao Zhan said coldly.

"Patriarch, you are the patriarch of the Xiao family, not just Xiao Xuan's father," the Second Elder spoke up. "You have to consider the entire family."

"What use are two useless individuals with only the third stage of Dou Qi to the clan?"

"What a waste of cultivation resources."

Xiao Zhan slammed his hand on the armrest.

"That's enough!"

The hall fell silent for a moment.

"Xiao Xuan and Xiao Yan are both my sons," Xiao Zhan said angrily. "No one can drive them out of the Xiao family."

The three elders exchanged glances, their expressions grim.

Just then, Xiao Xuan spoke.

"Have the elders finished speaking?"

Several elders turned their heads and looked at Xiao Xuan.

"We're talking to your father, what right do you have to interrupt, you good-for-nothing?"

"Since this concerns my affairs, I naturally have the right to speak." Xiao Xuan looked at him calmly.

"Alright, then let me ask you, how many resources did the clan provide for you during the sixteen years they raised you?"

"But what about you? Sixteen years have passed, and you're still only at the third level of Dou Qi."

"How dare you speak?"

"You've been eating my bread for sixteen years for nothing. Now that I'm letting you work in the family business, that's to give you face."

Xiao Xuan looked at him, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Eating for free?"

"Elder, you must eat quite a lot of dry food too."

Xiao Zhan turned his head and looked at Xiao Xuan, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"What did you say?" Xiao Lie's face flushed red.

"I'm telling you, you've certainly lived a lot of life," Xiao Xuan said calmly. "You're over sixty this year, aren't you? You've cultivated your whole life, and you're still just a Great Dou Master."

Xiao Lie's face alternated between pale and flushed, his lips trembled, and he couldn't speak for a long time.

"Insolence!" The Second Elder stood up, glaring at Xiao Xuan. "How dare you speak to the First Elder like that?"

"I'm telling the truth," Xiao Xuan said. "What, can't you stand the truth?"

"You..." The Second Elder was so angry that he couldn't speak.

He looked at Xiao Xuan, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"Very well, very well," the Second Elder said. "Since you have such backbone, then follow the rules."

"Three days later, the family will organize an internal competition."

"If you pass the test, you can stay in the clan."

"If you fail to meet the requirements, you will be sent to the family business immediately and will never be allowed to set foot in the Xiao family again."

Xiao Zhan's expression changed.

"Third Elder, what kind of rule is this? As the clan leader, I've never heard of it before!"

"Xiao Xuan only has the third level of Dou Qi. Making him participate in the competition is clearly making things difficult for him."

"Difficult?" The Third Elder sneered. "Clan leader, haven't you always been protecting Xiao Xuan?"

"If that's the case, then prove it to us."

Just as Xiao Zhan was about to speak, Xiao Xuan spoke up.

"Can."

The hall fell silent again.

Everyone was looking at Xiao Xuan.

"I agree," Xiao Xuan said, "but I have one condition."

"What are the conditions?" Xiao Tong asked.

"If I pass the test, you can step down from the position of Grand Elder yourself."

Xiao Xuan looked at the Grand Elder with a calm gaze.

His face instantly turned ashen.

"What did you say?"

Xiao Xuan said, "I'm saying, I've passed the test, so you don't need to sit in this elder's position anymore."

"You, a piece of trash with only a third-stage Dou Qi, do you think you're worthy of making me hand over the position of elder?" the First Elder questioned.

"You don't dare?" Xiao Xuan said. "Then forget it."

"Bullshit!" The Grand Elder stood up abruptly. "What wouldn't I dare to do? Do you really think a piece of trash like you could pass the test?"

"Okay," Xiao Xuan said, "then it's settled."

The Grand Elder stared intently at Xiao Xuan.

"Three days from now, I'll see how a piece of trash like you, with only a third-stage Dou Qi, manages to make me relinquish this elder's position!"

After saying that, the elder turned and left.

The Second Elder and the Third Elder exchanged a glance, then got up and left the hall.

……

Only Xiao Zhan and Xiao Xuan remained in the hall.

Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Xuan, his face full of worry.

"Xuan'er, you're being too impulsive."

"Father, I'm fine," Xiao Xuan said.

Xiao Zhan sighed, "You only have three levels of Dou Qi. The competition in three days..."

"Don't worry, Father," Xiao Xuan said.

Xiao Zhan looked at him, hesitant to speak.

Finally, he took out a scroll from his pocket and handed it over.

"What is this?" Xiao Xuan asked.

"A high-level Yellow Rank combat skill, Wind-Breaking Fist," Xiao Zhan said. "Take this and practice it diligently for the next three days."

Xiao Xuan took the scroll, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.

Xiao Zhan was unaware that he had already reached the strength of a Dou Huang.

In Xiao Zhan's eyes, he was still Xiao Xuan, who possessed the third level of Dou Qi.

Although he knew very well that in just three days, a high-level Yellow-rank combat skill wouldn't change anything at all.

But Xiao Zhan still gave it to him.

"Go, cultivate diligently." Xiao Zhan patted his shoulder. "No matter the outcome, you are still my son, Xiao Zhan's son, and I believe in you."

Xiao Xuan nodded and turned to leave.

……

As Xiao Xuan walked out of the hall, he saw a familiar figure just after turning the corner.

Xiao Yu.

She wore a white dress, her figure was tall and slender, and her legs were long and straight.

The Canaan Academy student uniform accentuated her striking and heroic air.

"Xiao Xuan." Xiao Yu smiled when she saw him.

"Sister Xiao Yu," Xiao Xuan said.

"I just got back from the academy and heard about what happened to you." Xiao Yu walked up to him. "The elders in the clan must have given you a hard time again, right?"

"It's nothing," Xiao Xuan said.

Xiao Yu looked at him, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"Your strength... is it still only at the third stage of Dou Qi?"

"Hmm." Xiao Xuan didn't explain.

Xiao Yu paused for a moment, then took out a jade bottle from his bosom and handed it over.

"What is this?" Xiao Xuan asked.

"The Heavenly Spirit Pill," Xiao Yu said, "can help a fighter advance one star level."

"Keep this for when you break through to the Dou Zhe level."

Xiao Xuan accepted the jade bottle.

"Thanks, Sister Xiao Yu."

"Why are you being so polite with me?" Xiao Yu smiled. "I'll go see the clan leader in the main hall first, and I'll come find you later."

After saying that, she turned and walked towards the hall.

Xiao Xuan watched her retreating figure and gripped the jade bottle in his hand tightly.

Heavenly Spirit Pill.

It can help a fighter increase their level by one star.

He is now a Dou Huang, so this pill is useless to him.

But it can be given to Xiao Xun'er.

Xiao Xun'er is now a one-star Dou Zhe.

Taking this pill will allow you to break through to the second-star Dou Zhe level.

When she breaks through, she will receive a reward in terms of cultivation level.

Xiao Xuan carefully put away the jade bottle, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

The competition will take place three days later.

He wasn't worried at all.

One Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) is fighting against a group of Xiao family disciples who are not even Dou Shi (Battle Masters).

Need to worry?

Xiao Xuan pulled himself out of his thoughts and walked towards the backyard.