LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 21: Chapter 21
Xiao Ning let out a murky breath and finished his Dou Qi cultivation, and a gold-green radiance flashed in his eyes. 'Finally, 2-star Dou Practitioner,' Xiao Ning thought in his mind.
The light-golden texture on his skin became even richer after he broke through. "Truly Marvelous!" Xiao Ning exclaimed. His Dou Qi cultivation and physique progressed together.
Even though his physique improved slightly, Xiao Ning felt that only after breaking through Dou Master realm would his body go through a significant change.
While Xiao Ning only broke through 2-star Dou Practitioner in two months, still, his cultivation speed was many times quicker than others.
Usually, a Dou Practitioner can increase his cultivation base by two to three stars over a year.
Moreover, a genius may even breakthrough five stars in the same period.
Yet, Xiao Ning broke through two stars over two months. At this rate, he would break through Dou Master over the next ten months.
Moreover, Xiao Ning's current achievements are because of his efforts and hard work. He did not rely on external resources such as cultivation pills and natural treasures.
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Xiao Ning's spiritual strength surged, he opened his right hand, and a green-gold-colored flame flickered on his palm. Under his thoughts, the small flame transformed into different shapes.
After a few minutes, beads of sweat formed on Xiao Ning's forehead, and he looked exhausted. Manipulating the flame put a heavy burden on his spirit.
'Sigh!' Xiao Ning took the flame back in his body and took a deep breath. He wiped off the sweat on his forehead and sat down cross-legged to meditate.
After a while, Xiao Ning got up from his meditation and started his Dou QI training. In this manner, Xiao Ning trained for an entire month.
Even though Xiao Ning's crazy cultivation gave him results, his Dou Qi reached the peak of 2-star Dou Practitioner, and he could breakthrough in a couple of days. Besides this, he barely achieved the thresh-hold of the first layer of 'Fire Controlling Art.'
It caused Xiao Ning to doubt his talent in alchemy. Yet Xiao Ning did not know was that only 4-star and above alchemists could release flame without using external objects. Let alone manipulate it, and he was not even a 1-star alchemist.
Pity, Xiao Ning did not have a master to guide him.
Xiao Ning relaxed for the rest of the day. He knew that being hasty won't yield excellent results. Plus, tomorrow is an important day. The clan organized a test to filter out the members with Dou Qi lower than 7-star Dou Disciple. Only the selected clansmen would take part in the 'Coming of Age Ceremony,' which will take place after one month.
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Yawn! Xiao Ning opened his eyes as he felt the sunlight on his face.
"I have not felt this refreshed in a long time." Xiao Ning stretched his body and muttered. As expected, after resting for a day, he felt more relaxed. After a quick bath, he changed into a new set of clothes and got ready for the test.
'Knock, Knock!' As Xiao Ning was about to walk out, he heard someone knocking at his door. 'Who could it be?' Xiao Ning thought to himself as he walked forward to open the door.
"Old Li, what are you doing here?" He saw Old Li standing outside his room and asked curiously.
Old Li chuckled, "Of course to wake you up, young master." He spoke righteously.
Xiao Ning's face turned black after hearing his words. While. he did lazy around sometimes. Yet, it did not mean that he would still sleep on such an important day.
"Let's go!" Xiao Ning helplessly spoke.
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Xiao Ning and Old Li traveled through the residential area of the clan and entered the training field. Unlike every day, hundreds of boys and girls stood waited in the training field.
The Dou Qi testing monument rested in the center, and a man wearing a blue-robe stood beside it. He was the tester.
A temporary elevated platform stood on the left corner of the training field, and important members of the clan sat here to watch the test.
Xiao Zhan and the three elders sat at the center of the platform.
Xiao Ning looked at the chitter-chatter, quickly chose a corner, and basked in the sun. As Old Li predicted, he was still sleepy.
Xiao Ning really wished that they would start the test immediately. He glanced around and found a few familiar faces.
At this moment, Xiao Zhan stood up and glanced at hundreds of youngsters on the training field, and he nodded in satisfaction.
Xiao Zhan coughed dryly; he used Dou Qi to amplify his voice and said, "All of you are the future of our Xiao Clan, and this test is an opportunity. Only 7-star Dou Disciple and above are qualified to be nurtured by the clan."
At this moment, Xiao Zhan's gaze stopped on Xiao Yan for a moment before he continued, "However, if your Dou Qi is less than 7-star Dou Disciple, you can challenge a 7-star Dou Disciple and win, you pass."
'Yan'er, the father can only do this much,' Xiao Zhan muttered in his heart. Naturally, he had discussed this with the elders beforehand.
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As Xiao Zhan finished speaking, the trial ground became silent. Seeing this, the blue-robed man got up, stood beside the black-colored Dou Qi testing monument.
He took out a scroll from his storage ring, which recorded all of the names.
One after another, he called out the names, and the test started. His icy gave an illusion as if the devil himself came in-person to examine.
Xiao Ning sat on the hard ground and calmly looked at the clan-members getting their Dou Qi tested.
Only a few of them passed, and the rest are going to remain ordinary for the rest of their lives.
Soon, the blue-robed man called out Xiao Mei's name. A beautiful young woman wearing a red dress walked out of the crowd and placed her hand on the black monument.
The examiner looked at the Dou Qi tester and announced the result, "Xiao Mei 8-star Dou Disciple."
Her result did cause some small waves, but it was not enough to shake Xiao Ning's calm expression.
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Instead of going back to her friends, Xiao Mei trotted over and sat beside Xiao Ning. Her pretty face showed an expression of 'Praise me.'
"Not bad." Xiao Ning nodded and encouraged her.
'Huh!' Xiao Mei snorted after not getting the desired result and thought to herself, 'Cousin Xiao Ning has changed.'
Where did she know Xiao Ning's change came from his strength.
Xiao Ning did not care about her, and the blue-robed man's words attracted his attention.
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"Xiao Xun Er." The blue-robed man's voice was much milder than before.
After hearing his words, Xun Er, who wore a green-colored dress, stood up and walked forward. She deserved to be the number one pearl of the Xiao Clan.
She calmly walked up to the black monument, raised her arm, and touched the Dou Qi detector. A strong Dou Qi passed through her hand and entered the black monument.
The blue-robed man excitedly announced her result, "Xiao Xun Er, 1-star Dou Practitioner."
Silent! Everyone on the ground became silent. No one expected Xun Er to achieve this step.
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Xiao Mei, who was proud of her result, couldn't help but feel shocked. Only now did she understood the meaning behind Xiao Ning's, 'Not Bad.'
She unwillingly glanced at Xiao Ning only to see that the latter still remained calm. Xiao Mei became more and more curious.
At the same time, Xiao Ning was lost in his thoughts. 'As expected, she is already 1-star Dou Practitioner,' he thought to himself.
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"Xiao Ning!" The examiner called out.
"Cousin! Cousin Xiao Ning! It is your turn." Xiao Mei spoke from the side.
"Huh!" After hearing her voice, Xiao Ning snapped out of his thoughts. He stood up and calmly walked forward, and his pace was neither fast nor slow.
Xiao Ning walked up to the Dou Qi tester; he raised his hand and placed it on the black monument. A strand of Dou Qi rushed out of his Qi-Vortex, traveled through Xiao Ning's Qi Paths, and entered the black monument.
The next instant, the black monument shone with green-golden light and displayed the result.
After watching Xiao Ning's result, the blue-robed examiner's body shook in excitement.
"Young clan leader Xiao Ning, 2-star Dou Practitioner." The examiner couldn't contain his excitement.
An expression of shock appeared on everyone's face after hearing his words. Xun Er's result had already rocked their heart.
Now Xiao Ning's result made them dumbstruck.