When the Xiao Clan's Patriarch, Xiao Ding, received the Sixth Elder's report, he summoned Xiao Jihan that night.
A few elders also went to visit Xiao Jihan at night, as if they had agreed beforehand. Although Xiao Jihan's current cultivation was nothing in their eyes, the shocking talent that Xiao Jihan had displayed this time indicated that he was destined to become one of the Xiao Clan's top experts in the future. It was even possible for him to surpass Patriarch Xiao Ding …
Such a person was worth it for them to place their bets on in advance and form good karma with him.
Xiao Jishan, who had always been ranked second in the Ji generation and had been bitterly cultivating in seclusion for nearly half a year, finally broke through the Martial Warrior barrier and stepped into the Martial Master realm on the second day after Xiao Jihan came out of seclusion. He originally thought that he would be able to compete with Xiao Jihan in this year's year-end competition, or at least disrupt the situation before Xiao Jihan and Chen Hao's life and death duel. However, just as he came out of seclusion, he heard the news that Xiao Jihan had advanced to a fifth grade Martial Warrior.
This caused the boorish Xiao Jishan to feel a sense of helplessness from the depths of his heart …
As for the Ji generation, the Martial Masters below the age of twenty were also incomparably shocked. They were very clear on how difficult it was to advance one grade after the Martial Master realm.
… …
"Fifth grade Martial Master. Old Man has misjudged him …"
Late at night, Elder Xiao stood at the peak of Heaven's Road behind the Xiao Clan's mountain and looked at the endless Ash Cloud Mountain Range in the distance as he muttered to himself.
"I wonder what realm that brat will advance to? However, it seems like there's no hope this time … Xiao Jihan advanced from a seventh grade Martial Warrior to a fifth grade Martial Master in half a year … With such talent and comprehension, he's probably even stronger than that brat. The only thing he lacks is a Spiritual Root … There's still one more day, he should be back by now, right? "
… …
Chen Hao had already left the Xiao Clan for an entire four months. Logically speaking, many people should have already forgotten about such an insignificant character. However, as the Xiao Clan's outer court disciples saw that the end of the year competition was approaching, not only did they not forget about Chen Hao, on the contrary, Chen Hao had once again become one of the topics of discussion.
A portion of the people guessed that Chen Hao might have died in the Demoncloud Mountain Range. Another portion guessed that Chen Hao might have fled to some unknown place due to his momentary bravery. Perhaps he would never return to the Xiao Clan again. A very small portion of the people felt that Chen Hao would definitely return. Of course, if Chen Hao returned, 99% of the people felt that there would only be one outcome, and that would be to throw away his life …
The night before the year-end competition, Chen Hao still hadn't returned. Almost everyone thought that Chen Hao had either escaped or died in the Magic Cloud Mountain Range.
That night, Di Ling 'er, who had a good relationship with Chen Hao, couldn't sleep. First of all, the year-end competition was tomorrow morning, which made her feel uneasy. Second of all, Chen Hao still hadn't returned, which made Di Ling 'er feel uncomfortable. Even she thought that she would probably never see Chen Hao again. That youth dressed in coarse linen with amazing talent, perhaps he would only exist in her memory and gradually disappear with the passage of time …
… …
"Dong dong dong … Dong dong dong …"
At eight o 'clock in the morning, the sun rose from the east, and soft sunlight poured onto the earth. A new day had just begun, and the entire Xiao Clan resounded with loud, vigorous, and concentrated sounds of bells. In a moment, one figure after another quickly walked towards the core of the Xiao Clan, the largest martial arts practice field.
The annual Xiao Clan Competition was the most important event of the Xiao Clan.
All the Xiao Clan disciples, whether they were in the Xiao Clan, in the Yunzhou County, or outside of the Yunzhou County, would drop everything and return to the Xiao Clan to watch the competition.
Because, this wasn't as simple as the ranking of the Xiao Clan disciples under the age of 20. More importantly, the top ten disciples would be selected to represent the Xiao Clan in the Yunzhou Martial Competition.
This was a major event that concerned the future of the Xiao Clan. No one would not care, and no one would not take it seriously.
If the Xiao Clan was strong, as a disciple of the Xiao Clan, they would be able to stand tall in the outside world. If the Xiao Clan was weak, they would have to bow down to them.
Without a doubt, this would be the Xiao Clan's most crowded and lively gathering of the entire year.
… …
"How dare you, where did this beggar come from? Is this a place you can come to?"
Just as the members of the Xiao clan were quickly gathering at the martial arts practice field, a few Xiao clan guards on duty at the main gate of the Xiao clan saw a beggar in ragged clothes trying to walk straight into the Xiao clan. One of the guards immediately drew his sword and shouted sternly, stopping the beggar in his tracks.
"I am a disciple of the Xiang generation, Xiao Xianghao!"
What surprised the guards was that the "beggar" actually said in a deep voice without changing his expression. Of course, even if he changed his expression, it wouldn't be obvious. The current Chen Hao, who had been running for three days and three nights, was already covered in dust. Only his deep black eyes were still clear.
"Xiao Xianghao? You are Xiao Xianghao? "
"Yes!" Chen Hao cupped his fists and replied.
From the time he left the Xiao Clan to the Magic Cloud Mountain Range, it had been a full four months. Perhaps because of his crazy cultivation, his originally thin and small figure had grown taller by half a head, and he also seemed to have become more robust.
Originally, he should have returned to the Xiao Family ten days ago. However, due to an accident, he was trapped for a full ten days. After he escaped, he ran all the way and finally dared to return when the Xiao Family Grand Competition was about to begin. However, at this moment, his unkempt appearance made it difficult for people to associate him with a Xiao Clan disciple.
His long hair was so long that it could definitely cause dust to fly up with a light pat. Strands of hair stuck together, making it unbelievably dirty. His entire body was black, and exuded a strong smell that was like blood, and also like a foul stench …
Obviously, it was unknown how long it had been since he last bathed. The clothes on his body that seemed to have shrunk were even more tattered and dark. If one didn't look carefully, one really wouldn't be able to notice the symbol of a Xiao Clan disciple on his chest, as well as the dazzling number 99. This was originally a white shirt, but now it was almost a dark purple color …
"You actually came back alive?"
After a few guards carefully sized him up for a moment, one of the guards stared at Chen Hao and said with a little surprise. Obviously, these guards had long known that Chen Hao had gone to the Magic Cloud Mountain Range alone to train.
"Can we go in now?" Chen Hao smiled slightly, revealing a mouth full of white teeth, and said indifferently, "The year-end competition is about to begin …"
"Kid … really f * cking stinky … Cough cough, if I were you, I would immediately leave here. It wasn't easy for you to come back alive, why do you still want to court death? Listen to my advice, leave the Xiao Clan … Be more low-key in the future! " What made Chen Hao surprised was that the middle-aged guard actually didn't answer his words. Instead, he looked at him with pity and said.
"Thank you for the reminder!" Chen Hao was slightly stunned and said to the middle-aged man with cupped fists. Since the other party had confirmed his identity, he didn't hesitate anymore. Under the astonished gazes of the middle-aged guard and the other guards, he resolutely stepped into the Xiao Clan.
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