As if sensing Chen Hao's gaze, Xiao Jihan glanced sideways and their gazes met. The corner of Xiao Jihan's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a trace of disdain as he turned his head away.
"Fifth grade Martial Master … He actually advanced to fifth grade Martial Master …" Chen Hao was a little surprised as he thought to himself.
"Xiang Hao … You shouldn't have come back …" Lil Ling 'er looked at Chen Hao worriedly.
"Don't worry. I'll recover first. "Chen Hao said in a low voice and slowly closed his eyes.
Even though he seemed to be in high spirits, the Origin Energy in his Dantian was almost completely depleted. Fortunately, according to the order of the test, he should be the last of the participating disciples, so he still had time to recover.
…
Soon, the fourteen Shi-generation disciples finished their test.
Although nine of them had reached the Martial Master realm, especially Xiao Shijie, Xiao Shifeng, and Xiao Shiyun, who were all third grade Martial Masters, their faces did not have the slightest trace of pride.
The reason was simple: their age.
This test would be their last test. They were about to turn twenty, and the barrier between the Martial Masters made it impossible for them to break through to the peak of ninth grade Martial Master before the age of twenty. This also meant that it would be difficult for them to become the Xiao Clan's true experts.
The Xiao Clan's Outer Disciple Competition ranking did not have much meaning to them. The reason why they had to participate was because of the upcoming Cloud State Martial Gathering.
Of course, being able to represent the Xiao Clan was a symbol of honor in itself. Moreover, they would be able to enter the Xiao Clan's sacred cultivation ground, the Yuan Ling Cave, for a month as a reward. Although they had no hope of entering the ninth grade Martial Master realm before the age of twenty due to the limitations of their aptitude and comprehension, being able to enter the Primordial Yang Cave to cultivate once was something that all the inner court disciples of the Xiao clan looked forward to. The benefits they would obtain would undoubtedly be considerable.
Therefore, no one would hold back their strength.
…
After the Shi-generation disciples finished their test, everyone in the Martial Arts Practice Field looked at the Ji generation's number one genius, Xiao Jihan. No, the current him had already risen to become the 'number one genius' amongst all the disciples of the Xiao Clan in the past few decades!
Just as Xiao Jihan stood up, the martial arts arena was filled with enthusiastic applause and cheers. His followers even arrogantly shouted slogans like "Boss is invincible". Even Xiao Jiyan, who had been successfully deceived by Xiao Jihan once again, clapped her hands when Xiao Jihan looked at her.
Xiao Jihan had a faint smile on his face and was full of arrogance. He cupped his fists at the crowd and jumped onto the arena in a flash.
His gaze carried a trace of provocation as he looked towards Chen Hao's direction. He was inwardly pleased with himself. He was afraid that this brat would piss his pants after seeing his cultivation as a fifth grade Martial Master.
However, what he didn't expect was that Chen Hao actually had his eyes closed, as if he had entered into a state of cultivation. Even in the face of the huge cheers, he didn't have the slightest fluctuation …
Xiao Jihan didn't know that Chen Hao had entered into a state of cultivation not long after the Shi-generation disciples started their test. He thought that Chen Hao didn't bother to watch him go up on the arena. This feeling made him feel as if he had eaten a fly and was abnormally stifled …
Similarly, when Xiao Jihan went up on the arena, many people also looked towards Chen Hao. They couldn't help but admire Chen Hao's calmness and courage …
"Hmph!"
Xiao Jihan coldly snorted and abruptly circulated the origin power in his body. In an instant, a layer of dazzling fiery-red protective aura condensed around his body. The majestic origin power undulations were much stronger than those of the three Shi-generation Martial Masters.
"Peak fifth grade Martial Master!" Xiao Jihan said proudly.
"Good!"
"Good!" …
Instantly, Xiao Ding, the Patriarch, and a few other guests and elders on the main stage clapped for the first time. Their expressions were filled with admiration as they nodded and cheered.
"Very good, Jihan. Peak fifth grade Martial Master. With such a cultivation, our Xiao Clan will definitely be able to hold our heads up high in the upcoming Cloud Province Martial Gathering! Hahaha … Sixteen years old. You can participate in the Cloud Province Martial Gathering for at least three more years. Not bad, not bad … "Sixth Elder Xiao Bo said loudly.
"Sixth Elder, you flatter me!"
Xiao Jihan cupped his fists and bowed towards the main stage. Amidst the enthusiastic cheers, he elegantly jumped down from the arena.
…
Subsequently, Xiao Jishan and the other Ji generation disciples, who were ranked second, went up on the arena.
Although these disciples' cultivations were far inferior to Xiao Jihan and the Shi-generation disciples, they were far more popular than the Shi-generation disciples.
This was because they were young. Being young meant that they had potential and hope!
Xiao Jishan, who had stepped into the realm of a first-grade Martial Master, was only fifteen years old. Although he wasn't comparable to Xiao Jihan, he was still very outstanding because he was one year younger.
Xiao Jifei, who was originally ranked fifth in the Ji generation, had also broken through to the realm of a first-grade Martial Master.
These two could be said to be outstanding, but they were overshadowed by Xiao Jihan's brilliance and didn't cause much of a stir.
Until Xiao Jiyan went up on the arena …
Xiao Jiyan was the beloved daughter of the Xiao Clan's Patriarch, Xiao Ding. Just this identity alone made everyone, whether they were sincere or not, applaud and cheer for her. Moreover, Xiao Jiyan had an angelic face. Moreover, Xiao Jiyan was very young compared to the Ji generation, only a little over thirteen years old.
Therefore, when Xiao Jiyan revealed her cultivation as an eighth-grade Martial Warrior, it set off a wave that wasn't inferior to Xiao Jihan's!
A thirteen-year-old eighth-grade Martial Warrior!
This talent wasn't inferior to Xiao Jihan's. Although it was more or less related to Xiao Jiyan's early cultivation. Being able to cultivate early was also a kind of talent. It wasn't something that could be casually cultivated at an early age. Otherwise, the Xiao Clan would have already recruited five or six-year-old children as disciples. That way, they could cultivate for a few more years and have a higher chance of becoming an inner court disciple before the age of twenty.
After the Ji generation disciples were done, it was finally time for the Xiang generation.
The Xiang generation disciples had only started cultivating for half a year. Although a Martial Disciple was also a ninth-grade Martial Disciple, it couldn't be compared to a Martial Master. Therefore, the majority of the Xiang generation disciples stepped into the seventh or eighth grade Martial Disciple realm. A few with better talent were promoted to the ninth grade Martial Disciple realm. The number one youth of the Xiang generation, Xiao Xiangteng, even broke through the Martial Disciple realm and became a first-grade Martial Disciple. This caused many people to nod their heads.
"Xianghao …"
Just as it was about to be Di Ling Yan's turn, she looked at Chen Hao who was still resting with his eyes closed and called out softly.
"En, I know …" Chen Hao slowly opened his eyes. His dark eyes shone with a faint light as he nodded slightly and said to Di Ling Yan, "Good luck!"
"En!"
… …
For the past six months, Di Ling Yan had been working very hard. After seeing the results of the previous disciples, Di Ling Yan believed that she would at least rank in the middle. Of course, this was purely based on the Martial Disciple realm.
When Xiao Xiangling stepped onto the ring, in a corner of the east stands, a middle-aged man in his forties exuding a scholarly aura and a beautiful middle-aged woman who somewhat resembled Di Ling Yan lost their initial calmness. Their eyes flashed with a hint of excitement as they stared at Di Ling Yan.
"Husband, Ling Yan is even thinner, it's all your fault …"
"This … Madam, how would I know that this girl is as stubborn as you were back then …"
"What did you say?" The middle-aged woman frowned.
"No … I didn't say anything. Well, Ling Yan is going to start the test … "
… …
"Eighth grade Martial Disciple, please advise me!"
Di Ling 'er urged the Yuan Qi in her Dantian with all her might. Her eyes and palms emitted white Yuan Qi fluctuations as she whispered.
"En, not bad … Xiao Xiangling, right? Ranked ninety-eight with a relatively poor foundation. To be able to become an eighth grade Martial Disciple in half a year, it seems that you have put in a lot of effort. Not bad … work hard in the future! " The Patriarch Xiao Ding, who rarely spoke, actually stared at Di Ling Yan with a slight smile and a hint of praise.
This made many Xiao Family disciples surprised and envious. Especially those who performed better than Di Ling Yan, they felt a little wronged. Why is the Patriarch praising me?
"Patriarch is too kind, thank you!" Di Ling Yan said in a low voice. After cupping her fists and bowing, she walked down the stage and met Chen Hao.
Chen Hao naturally patted Di Ling Yan's head and said, "Little girl, your progress is quite fast, very good …" Then he quickly stepped onto the stage.
Di Ling Yan touched her head in a daze. She didn't feel anything when the Patriarch praised her. Although she had been in the Xiao Family for half a year and hadn't seen the Patriarch once, she was not unfamiliar with him. Instead, it was Chen Hao's casual actions that caused the little girl's face to instantly turn red …
Di Ling Yan curled her lips, obviously dissatisfied with Chen Hao calling her a little girl.
But faintly, Di Ling Yan felt that although Chen Hao was the same age as her, he seemed to be much older than her. This feeling didn't appear when she first saw Chen Hao. It only appeared later, and Di Ling Yan didn't understand why she had such a strange feeling. Moreover, this time when Chen Hao returned, the feeling was even more obvious …
Chen Hao's calm and unhurried aura, especially his eyes, made him seem out of place with his peers.
"This handsome little guy, isn't he the one with the Xiao Family's old ancestor? He seems to have a good relationship with our Ling Yan … Why is he ranked last? He's not even as good as our Ling Yan … "The middle-aged woman whispered in the ears of the refined middle-aged man, a little puzzled.
"Why don't you listen to what the people around you are saying?" The refined middle-aged man said in a low voice.
At this moment, as Chen Hao stepped onto the stage, the entire martial arts arena began to talk. When he came with Old Man Xiao, some people who rushed back from other places began to inquire about Chen Hao's situation. Now, in the entire arena, there were probably only a few people who didn't know about Chen Hao.
There were all kinds of opinions. Some said that Chen Hao didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, some felt pity for him, and some admired Chen Hao's fearlessness and courage. But whether it was praise or belittlement, they all agreed on one fact, and that was Chen Hao must die.
…
Chen Hao stepped onto the stage, and under the gaze of all eyes, there was no cheering, no cheering, only a lot of discussion.
But Chen Hao didn't mind in the slightest. Not a single fluctuation of emotion could be discerned from his handsome and delicate face, and his calmness and even indifference caused Elder Xiao, Xiao Ding, and the others on the platform to feel rather surprised. This was an appearance and aura that completely didn't conform to his age …
Especially when he knew that he was going to have a life and death battle with Xiao Jihan.
"Xiang Hao, do your best!"
But at this moment, Lil Ling Yan's shout was heard. Lil Ling Yan also knew that her actions would attract a lot of attention. Although she didn't like this feeling, looking at Chen Hao's calm face made her feel that Chen Hao was very lonely at this moment. Especially when she thought about the life and death battle Chen Hao was about to face, this feeling became even stronger …
So, she mustered up her courage and shouted out loud. Even if everyone looked down on Chen Hao, he was still her friend. Not for anything else, she just wanted Chen Hao to know that she was supporting him …
"Little Junior Brother! Do your best! "
Almost at the same time, Xiao Jiyan's voice also sounded.
(Second Update. More than 90,000 words … Recommendation votes are really not good enough … Brothers, is this all we can do? Please, I know that everyone likes more than one book, but I really hope that during Dark Mountain's new book release period, you can give some support and recommendation votes to Dark Mountain for now, please …)
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