The Strange Flame Rekindles in Battle Through the Heavens

Chapter 33 The Annulment Scandal

Xiao Zhan stood up abruptly from his seat, staring at the black stone tablet in shock. He had originally thought that Xiao Yan was at most at the ninth level of Dou Qi, but he hadn't expected him to have broken through to the Dou Zhe level.

"To jump from the third stage of Dou Qi to Dou Zhe in just one year, is this kid trying to fly to the heavens?!"

"After Brother Xiao Yan reaches the Dou Zhe level, will he still stay in this small Wutan City? Brother Xiao Yan used to look towards the Magical Beast Mountain Range from time to time, as if he really wanted to go exploring. Before, it was because Brother Xiao Yan's strength wasn't enough, but now that he has broken through to the Dou Zhe level, going to the Magical Beast Mountain Range wouldn't be a problem for him. I wasted half a year of time with Brother Xiao Yan, I was so stupid!" Xun'er looked at Xiao Yan in front of the black stone tablet and murmured to herself.

"He actually reached the Dou Zhe level! That guy has become even more terrifying after his cultivation talent recovered. I thought that hard training could narrow the gap between us, but I never expected the gap to widen even further. Only Xun'er is worthy of him!" Xiao Mei stared at the four large characters on the black stone tablet and said with emotion. The jealousy in her heart gradually subsided. When someone far surpasses you and you can only look up to them, it's hard to even feel jealousy.

Many shared Xiao Mei's sentiments. Those who had once been jealous of and insulted Xiao Yan trembled with fear, terrified of his retaliation. But Xiao Yan would never seek revenge, for he had long since forgotten them.

Looking towards his father, Xiao Zhan, on the high platform to the left, Xiao Yan blinked slightly, a smile appearing on his lips, and then walked towards Xun'er.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yan was hugged by Xun'er as soon as he stepped off the stage. Xiao Yan was stunned and a little at a loss. He didn't know what was wrong with Xun'er. Wasn't she avoiding him before? Why was she suddenly so intimate with him?

"Brother Xiao Yan, Xun'er misses you." Just as Xiao Yan was wondering what was going on, Xun'er actually said something embarrassing in front of everyone.

"Xun'er, why did you suddenly..." Xiao Yan didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Xun'er shouldn't have avoided Brother Xiao Yan, Xun'er was wrong!" Xun'er hugged him tighter. For the past six months, Xiao Yan had been on her mind constantly, and that was precisely why she was worried. Her family would probably never approve of their relationship; the difference in their social status was simply too great. Even if Xiao Yan was incredibly talented, in their eyes he was just a promising young man, someone they wouldn't even consider worthy of their attention. She feared that in the end, it would all just be a dream. But after six months, Xun'er's suppressed emotions finally erupted.

Seeing that Xun'er disregarded her own dirty clothes and could still express her feelings in this setting, Xiao Yan, a grown man, couldn't be coy. Ignoring the envious looks on the faces of those around him, he hugged Xun'er tightly, knowing he was about to leave. Xiao Yan planned to spend a year training in the Magical Beast Mountain Range and return for his coming-of-age ceremony.

Seeing the two being so intimate, everyone on the scene felt as if something had been forcibly stuffed into their mouths, something they couldn't spit out.

But what can be done? They are a perfect match! They both broke through to the Dou Zhe level at the young age of fifteen, which makes it impossible to be jealous, since most people don't even have the seventh level of Dou Qi at this age.

After Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er hugged each other for a while, they realized that so many people were watching.

Xiao Yan, being thick-skinned, naturally didn't feel anything, but Xiao Xun'er was so embarrassed that her face turned completely red, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Xiao Xun'er tugged at Xiao Yan's sleeve, signaling him to quickly take her away.

Xiao Yan naturally knew what Xun'er meant. He took her hand and, amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, led her to the back mountain of the family for a secret rendezvous.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Zhan and the three elders on the high platform to the left exchanged speechless glances and sighed in unison. They knew the power behind Xiao Xun'er was terrifying. Although Xiao Yan's cultivation talent was already extraordinary, he still had a long way to go to win Xiao Xun'er's heart!

The next day, morning.

In the main hall of the Xiao family, Xiao Zhan and three elders were having a very enthusiastic conversation with an old man. The old man was wearing a moon-white robe with a crescent moon painted on the chest, surrounded by seven glittering golden stars, indicating that he was a seven-star Grand Dou Master, two levels higher than Xiao Zhan.

Beside the old man sat a young man and woman, both dressed in moon-white robes. The man was about twenty years old, handsome and charming, with five gold stars painted on his chest, indicating that he was a Five-Star Warrior.

The girl was about fifteen years old, with a beautiful face and elegant posture, exuding a unique charm. Three gold stars were painted on her developing, delicate breasts, signifying that she was a three-star Dou Zhe (a type of martial arts master). To possess such strength at the age of fifteen was a testament to her exceptional talent in cultivation.

"Brother Xiao Yan, do you know who the three people opposite you are?" Xun'er asked with a smile, looking at the three guests sitting opposite her.

"You know?" Xiao Yan asked with a smile.

"Did you see the silver swords with cloud patterns on their robes?" Xun'er pointed to the silver swords embroidered on the three people opposite her.

"See? It's just an embroidered silver sword. If you like, you can embroider one that's even prettier than theirs," Xiao Yan said jokingly.

"I don't believe Brother Xiao Yan doesn't know about the Yunlan Sect," Xun'er said helplessly, rolling her eyes.

"Oh! So they're from the Yunlan Sect!" Xiao Yan said with a sudden realization.

Seeing Xiao Yan's exaggerated expression, Xun'er remained silent for a moment, then a barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips as she asked in a low voice, "Brother Xiao Yan, do you know why they're here?"

"Uh... how would I know? Maybe I'm just bored and want to take a walk!" Xiao Yan looked around awkwardly.

"Hehe! Yunlan Sect and Wutan City are nearly ten thousand miles apart. It would probably take at least half a year to walk there!" Xun'er said with a light smile.

Xiao Yan glanced at the beautiful young woman who kept exchanging glances with the old man and sighed softly. He knew perfectly well why the three of them were there; if he didn't even know their identities, then his transmigration would have been in vain. What had he been cultivating diligently for over a decade? Wasn't it so that he wouldn't be insulted by them at this moment?

"It's good that she's here!" Xiao Yan thought to himself. He also wanted to break off the engagement, and since he hadn't felt anything for Nalan Yanran to begin with, seeing her in person only confirmed that he wasn't really attracted to her. Besides, he and Xun'er had spent a long and intimate time together yesterday, and they were currently on their honeymoon; how could he let Nalan Yanran spoil the mood?

Xiao Yan just wants to break off the engagement as soon as possible so he can go play in the back mountain with Xun'er.

"However, it's impossible to force me. If anyone is to break off the engagement, it will be my Xiao family breaking off the engagement with your Nalan family," Xiao Yan said to himself, his eyes slightly narrowed.

To Xiao Yan's surprise, they actually came. He had thought they would seriously consider his offer after learning that his cultivation talent had been restored.

Initially, the Nalan family paid close attention to the young master of the Xiao family because Xiao Yan was Nalan Yanran's fiancé. Although the two families lived far apart, they would still send people to inquire about his situation every year. After learning that Xiao Yan had reached the Dou Zhe level at the age of ten, the Nalan family fully accepted this talented son-in-law and took pride in him.

Because Xiao Yan has the potential to become a Dou Huang powerhouse, having a Dou Huang powerhouse as a son-in-law would bring great honor and prosperity to the Nalan family.

(End of this chapter)