"Dou Qi Continent"
"Gama Ma Empire, Wu Tan City, Xiao Family"
'Dou Zhi Qi: Ninth Stage! Rank: High!'
Everyone was stunned to see the words written on the stone. Just then, the Elder's voice rang out, 'Xiao Yan: Age 15, 9-Star Dou Zhi Qi, Rank: High!' Everyone stared at the stage where a boy stood; he had black hair, was dressed in black clothes, and looked quite handsome. He slowly descended from the stage.
"Next up, Xiao Mei!"
Hearing the tester's voice, a teenage girl quickly ran up from in the crowd. The moment she got on stage, the murmurings and discussions quietened down and every pair of fiery eyes were locked on her face.
The teenage girl wasn't more than 14 years old. Although her beauty wasn't immediately evident, her small childish face combined with her innocence captured the attention of the audience.
She quickly stepped forward and put her tiny hands on the black stone monument. She then closed her eyes gently.
As the girl closed her eyes, the monument shined brightly once again.
'Dou Zhi Li, 9th stage!'
"Xiao Mei, Dou Zhi Li, 9th stage! Rank: High!"
"Yeh!" Hearing the tester read out the result, the teen girl smiled proudly.
"Tsk tsk, 9th stage Dou Zhi qi. How impressive! At this rate, in one years she'll be named a true Dou Zhe already."
"She really fits the name of the clan's seedling."
Hearing the unanimous praise coming from the crowd, the girl's smile turned even wider. Vanity, the temptation that so many girls are unable to resis .
She then slowly stepped down and walked toward Xiao Yan.
"Brother Xiao Yan, how did Xiao Mei do? What all did Brother Xiao Yan like? Xiao Yan liked seeing Xiao Mei coming closer to him. Xiao Yan strokes/pats Xiao Mei's head, which Xiao Mei really smile and blissful."
"Next, Xiao Xun Er!"
Among the commotion, the tester's voice sounded yet again.
Following the calling of this highly reputable name, the group of people quietened down immediately. Every single gaze turned.
At the centerpoint of attention was a teen girl clad in a purple dress, elegantly standing there. Her calm, tender and immaculate face was completely unaffected by the many gazes of the crowd.
Her calm and indifferent attitude could be compared to the blooming of a lotus. At such a young age, she already had the air of a refined lady. It would be hard to imagine how she would affect the city and the nation once she grew up.
This purple dress girl, if compared to Xiao Mei in terms of beauty, was clearly several leagues above. It's no wonder the crowd would have this kind of actions.
Taking small, graceful steps, the girl named Xiao Xun Er walked up in front of the stone monument. She stretched her small hand out and the purple sleeve mixed with black and gold threads fell down her arm, revealing a delicate snow-white wrist. She touched the monument lightly.
In the silence, the monument shone once more.
"Dou Zhe , first stage!"
Looking at the words on the monument, the entire square fell into deep silence.
"... She really reached the Dou Zhe first stage, how frightening! The position of the youngest high rank in the clan has been taken, without a shred of doubt, by Miss Xun Er!" After the silence, several teens couldn't help but wolf whistle, their eyes full of respect and awe.
Dou Zhi li was essential towards being a Dou Zhe. Dou Zhi Li is split into 10 different stages, and when the body acquires 10 stages of Dou Zhi Li, it can better condense the Dou Zhi vertex, becoming a well-respected Dou Zhe!
In the crowd of people, Xiao Mei stared at the purple dress girl in front of the monument with a little jealousy.
Looking at the results on the monument, the middle-aged tester who would normally be indifferent smiled, faced her and congratulated her"Miss Xun'er, you are a member of the Xiao family who has stepped into the Dou Zhe level at the age of 14 or even younger. If you continue to progress like this, you will become a Dou Shi within 3 to 5 years."
Of course, the third person. First would be the Xiao Yan and second lou king.
"Thanks." The teen girl nodded her head lightly, her calm face showing a little happiness because of his praise. She quietly turned, and in the midst of the crowd's attention, slowly walked to the young and handsome man youth in the back of the group.
Xiao Xun'er walked through the crowd and approached a young man who was exceptionally handsome. He had jet-black hair and was dressed in black and red clothing. Appearing to be around 19 or 20 years old, he was the kind of "badass" and attractive person that any girl would admire.
As Xiao Xun'er reached him, she called him by the name Luo King. Seeing her approach, Luo King gently stroked her hair. Feeling his touch, a bright smile spread across Xun'er's face.
"Brother King!" she exclaimed. "Did Xun'er do well? I know you always like it when I do my best. I think you should head to the Jia Nan Academy next time so you can become strong quickly."
"Brother King, do you want to send Xun'er away so soon?" she teased.
Luo King replied softly, "No, no... I am just worried about you. I only want what is best for you. How could I ever want to push my Xun'er away?"
"Brother King, how are you?" she asked warmly.
"Big Brother, good morning!"
While Luo King and Xun'er were talking, Xiao Mei and Xiao Yan approached them. They greeted Xiao Xun'er with a "Good morning," and soon the girls began chatting amongst themselves. Meanwhile, Xiao Yan walked up to Luo King and thanked him. Seeing this, both Xun'er and Xiao Mei turned their attention toward Xiao Yan and Luo King.
"The Elder's Announcement"
Suddenly, the voice of the Elder echoed across the grounds:
"Today's test ends here!"
Everyone turned to look at the Elder. He continued, "All those who have turned 16 today may go to the Techniques Room to select a technique according to their element. You will then be assigned to your respective duties. Alternatively, when the Jia Nan Academy admissions open, you may apply there. Those who are under 16 years of age should continue their preparations for next year."
After watching everyone leave, Lou King looks toward Xun'er and the others. He tells them to go and practice as well, before heading off to train himself.
"xiao family back mountains"
At the back of the Xiao family mountains, Lou King sits upon a rock. He is attempting to cultivate and raise his level, but he finds himself unable to breakthrough to the Dou Zhe rank. This struggle triggers old memories of how he first arrived in this world.
Back in his original world, Lou King was at home working when his vision suddenly went blurry. When he regained consciousness, he found himself in a completely different place. He was inside a horse carriage, reincarnated into the body of a 5-year-old boy. Confused and lost, he realized he was surrounded by a dense forest filled with dangerous magical beasts that could easily kill him. His only hope for survival was to stay with the group he was with.
After traveling for several days, the group was attacked by powerful beasts. Most of the people were killed, but Lou King managed to escape along with a few others. However, their safety was short-lived as the beasts attacked again.
While fleeing, Lou King found a mysterious medicinal herb. Driven by intense hunger, he ate it and immediately lost consciousness. When he woke up, he discovered that his body had become as strong as a 1-star Dou Zhe, and his cultivation had reached the 3rd Stage of Dou Zhi Qi. Using this newfound strength, he managed to reach a nearby city.
Upon reaching the city, he realized he had been transported into the BTTH world, specifically within Wutan City in the Jia Ma Empire. With the help of Butler Mo, who took pity on his condition, he was brought to the Xiao family. When the family discovered that a child of his age had already reached the 3rd Stage of Dou Zhi Qi, they took him in and looked after him well.
For the next several years, Lou King leveled up once every year. By the age of 12, he was just one step away from becoming a Dou Zhe. However, his progress stalled. Now, at 19 years old, he remains stuck at the 9th Stage of Dou Zhi Qi.
Despite being stuck at this rank since he was 16, he stayed with the Xiao family. Since childhood, he has looked after the new generation, including Xiao Yan, Xiao Mei, and Xiao Xun'er. Through his care and guidance, Xun'er fell in love with him. His role as a mentor and protector is the reason he has maintained his position in the family for so long.
But now, Lou King realizes that if he ever wants to breakthrough to the Dou Zhe rank, he must leave the comfort of the Xiao family and head out into the world.