Dou Qi, None?

"Eh? Why are all the Xiao Family Members gathered over there?"

Xiao Han's gaze followed the direction of the commotion. The environment of the Dou Qi Continent was exactly as he had imagined, so if he remembered correctly, that direction should be the Xiao Family's Testing Plaza.

"Oh, right. Since the plot began from the first chapter, the Xiao Clan should currently be conducting a Dou Qi test for the Younger Generation." Xiao Han's eyes flickered slightly as he recalled the plot, then suddenly understood.

"Hehe, I ought to go join the fun. Let me see for myself the Flame Emperor Xiao Yan, who would one day shake the continent with his name. Oh, and of course, Xun Er..." Countless thoughts flashed rapidly through Xiao Han's mind, and his heart surged with excitement. After a chuckle, he stopped wasting time and strode straight toward the Testing Plaza.

Within the Xiao Clan, Pavilions and Towers displayed an ancient charm. Xiao Han liked them greatly, and as he walked along the Gravel Path, a smile spread across his lips. He was clearly in high spirits. This journey through another world truly was carefree and pleasant.

"Xiao Yan, Dou Qi Stage Three! Level: Low!"

Just as Xiao Han stepped into the plaza, a loud announcement came from its center. The voice was filled with indifference and devoid of any emotion.

"It's already started?" Xiao Han raised his brows slightly at the words, then quickened his pace. He swiftly moved behind the crowd, raised a hand over his eyes, and immediately looked toward the center of the surging mass of people.

There stood an enormous black stone tablet—the Testing Magic Stone Tablet. At that moment, five dazzling words shone upon it: "Dou Qi Stage Three!"

Beside the Testing Magic Stone Tablet stood a Black-Robed Youth. As he looked at the five words on the tablet, a self-mocking smile rose at the corner of his lips. His hand clenched and loosened, then loosened and clenched again. Clearly, his emotions were in great turmoil, yet his expression showed neither joy nor sorrow. A Youth who concealed his feelings so well was truly rare.

As the Youth stared expressionlessly at the five words on the tablet, a wave of Sarcastic Taunts immediately erupted across the packed plaza.

The taunts were vicious and piercing, thrown around as though they cost nothing. Their words were sharp, stabbing into the Black-Robed Youth's heart like swords. Those mocking remarks that trampled so freely upon a person's dignity made cold sweat rise on one's back just from hearing them.

"Those words are really cruel. Sigh, it seems Xiao Yan was right. In this world, without strength, you're not even worth dog shit..."

Listening to the overwhelming ridicule around him, even Xiao Han, merely an onlooker, felt a chill run down his spine.

Xiao Yan had fallen from a genius to Trash. While enduring such an enormous reversal, he still had to suffer the endless mockery. Such a heavy blow was enough to drive anyone mad.

Yet those taunts, unbearable in the eyes of others, only made the Black-Robed Youth's breathing quicken slightly. That was all.

His dark eyes swept calmly across the faces filled with disdain. Then he turned around and quietly walked to the very back of the crowd. His silent figure looked so lonely, as though he did not belong in this world at all...

"Flame Emperor Xiao Yan truly lived up to his reputation. With such temperament, how could he possibly remain trapped in a shallow pond? Scholar Su was absolutely right: Great Achievers of Antiquity possessed not only Extraordinary Talent, but also an Indomitable Will." Looking at Xiao Yan's calm, emotionless face nearby, Xiao Han's gaze flickered. He secretly clicked his tongue in admiration, and a trace of respect arose in his heart.

"Since I've come here, I must get acquainted with Xiao Yan." Xiao Han thought to himself. Having met such a Peerless Warlord by chance today, he naturally wished to befriend him. Having made up his mind, Xiao Han straightened his green robe slightly, put on a warm smile, and was about to walk toward Xiao Yan.

"Next, Xiao Han!"

But at that moment, the Middle-aged Examiner's shout rang out. As the call sounded, everyone in the plaza began looking around, until all eyes finally settled on Xiao Han at the back of the crowd.

"I have to test my Dou Qi too?" Xiao Han's steps halted at once, and his body stiffened slightly. After staring blankly for a moment, he widened his eyes at the Testing Magic Stone Tablet. The corner of his mouth twitched, and a bad feeling immediately rose in his heart.

However, under the gazes of countless people around him, Xiao Han naturally could not refuse. After all, he was now a member of the Xiao Clan.

With a bitter smile, Xiao Han forced himself to walk forward. His steps were exceptionally heavy, and by the time he reached the Testing Magic Stone Tablet, his forehead was already covered in sweat.

"Begin!"

Seeing Xiao Han stand still for so long, the Middle-aged Examiner gave him an impatient look and spoke in a deep voice.

At that moment, several Beautiful Maidens in the plaza also turned their curious eyes toward Xiao Han, who stood motionlessly before the Testing Magic Stone Tablet.

It had to be said that Xiao Han was tall and slender, with handsome features, a Scholarly Air about him, and an extraordinary bearing. He was quite lethal to some Maidens, as could be seen from the sparkling looks in their eyes.

Since Xiao Han was a newly created character by Xiao Rou, everyone in the Xiao Clan only knew that such a person existed. As for his Cultivation Level, talent, and everything else, they knew nothing at all. Thus, seeing him take part in the test now, they were all rather curious.

Hearing the Middle-aged Examiner's somewhat impatient voice and feeling the countless varied gazes fixed on him, black lines appeared across Xiao Han's forehead. Cold sweat seeped from his palms. He was starting to panic.

"A True Man can bend and stretch. What's the big deal? A test is just a test." Xiao Han stared at the Testing Magic Stone Tablet, his eyes flickering. Then he made up his mind, stopped hesitating, and reached his hand toward the tablet.

However, that hand trembled nonstop. Clearly, Xiao Han was not as fearless as he claimed, because once he placed his hand on it, he could foresee what would happen next...

While Xiao Han's heart churned with unease, his palm touched the Black Testing Stele. An invisible Probing Power quietly entered his body through his palm.

The invisible Probing Power repeatedly examined Xiao Han's body. Several minutes passed, yet the Testing Magic Stone Tablet remained completely still. This only made the Younger Generation around him even more curious. Their Dou Qi tests did not take this long—what was going on with Xiao Han?

Looking at the completely unresponsive Testing Stele, Xiao Han grew increasingly anxious. Meanwhile, the curiosity in everyone's eyes deepened. After the strange atmosphere continued for several more seconds, light finally appeared upon the silent Testing Stele...

"Dou Qi, None!"

Four Golden Shining Characters quietly emerged. At that moment, everyone was dumbfounded, staring blankly at the Testing Magic Stone Tablet with expressions that were truly quite spectacular...