A Genius Yet to Fall

"Dou Qi: Ninth Stage!"

The words on the testing magic stele shone brightly. The boy raised his head, his expressionless face giving off an air that warned others not to disturb him.

"Xiao Shuang, Dou Qi: Ninth Stage! Grade: High!"

The middle-aged man standing beside the testing magic stele drew a sharp breath, his voice trembling slightly.

Such terrifying cultivation talent. At only ten years old, he had already reached the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi. In just half a year, the boy before him would become a true Dou Zhe!

The testing square erupted into a commotion, with hushed discussions rising without end.

"Heavens, isn't that too exaggerated? He reached the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi at that age."

"At this rate, our Xiao Family might produce a Dou Huang-level expert!"

"Looks like the Xiao Family's number one genius can be none other than Xiao Shuang."

"Not necessarily. Have you all forgotten Xiao Yan? Isn't it too early to decide who the Xiao Family's number one is?"

At those words, the restless crowd in the square fell silent. Right, there was still Xiao Yan. The two had always been evenly matched in cultivation talent.

"Next, Xiao Yan!"

As if answering everyone's expectations, the tester opened the list and called Xiao Yan's name ahead of time.

"Coming, coming!"

Xiao Yan, who had been chatting with Xun'er and Xiao Mei, looked up and waved.

He was not surprised that his name had been called early.

"Brother Xiao Yan, good luck!"

"Cousin Xiao Yan, good luck!"

Xun'er and Xiao Mei stood there prettily. Xiao Yan merely answered with a smile before walking up to the testing magic stele.

Xiao Shuang had already stepped down. As the two brushed past each other, he gave Xiao Yan a subtle nod.

Xiao Yan was taken aback, then found it rather amusing. This guy had always been like this—cold and distant. Among all the family members of their age, only Xun'er and he could get along with him.

"Hey, I won't lose to you!"

Xiao Yan held out his fist, his smile highly infectious.

In response, Xiao Shuang extended his fist and bumped it against his.

I hope you can stay this confident and composed when Old Yao starts draining your Dou Qi. Xiao Shuang thought to himself. Yes, he was a transmigrator, so he naturally knew how the plot would unfold.

More importantly, who would have thought that after falling asleep while watching Battle Through the Heavens, he would wake up in the Dou Qi Continent? What kind of bizarre development was this?

After transmigrating, he had not felt helpless. For some reason, he possessed an exceptional affinity for Ice Attribute Dou Qi, which was also why he cultivated so quickly.

As far as Xiao Shuang was concerned, since he was here, he might as well make the best of it. Whenever trouble came, Xiao Yan could handle it. All he had to do was enjoy life.

For some reason, Xiao Shuang's appearance had also changed drastically. At the very least, he looked completely different from his previous life. Did cultivating an Ice Attribute turn people into ice blocks? He did not know...

Forget it. He was overthinking things...

Xiao Shuang snapped out of his memories. After hesitating for a moment, he walked over to Xun'er, deliberately keeping his distance.

"Congratulations on reaching the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi."

Xun'er's voice was gentle. She glanced at Xiao Mei beside her, the corners of her lips lifting slightly.

Seriously, how could such a foolish woman who wore all her emotions on her face ever enter Brother Xiao Yan's heart?

Xiao Mei currently felt rather restless. Xiao Shuang was famous for his cold personality, and his extremely indifferent attitude made her uncomfortable.

With Xiao Mei's looks, she was immensely popular among the Xiao Family's younger generation. Why should she bother trying to please an ice block?

Besides, Cousin Xiao Yan's talent was definitely no worse than this person's!

Thinking this, Xiao Mei forced an unnatural smile. She did not greet Xiao Shuang and simply waited quietly for Xiao Yan's test result.

"Thank you."

Xiao Shuang thanked her politely. Among the Xiao Family's younger generation, only Xiao Yan and Xun'er could truly be considered his friends.

The main reason was that, in order to live a better life, Xiao Shuang could only cultivate desperately. Aside from maintaining a good relationship with Xiao Yan and Xun'er, he had to spend all his remaining time improving his strength.

As for everyone else, Xiao Shuang had not made any effort to get to know them, so naturally there was little interaction between them.

Because of this, a saying circulated throughout the Xiao Family: Xiao Shuang? That guy's personality is frighteningly cold. No one can become his friend, except Xiao Yan and Xun'er, of course. After all, they're all geniuses!

Geniuses probably had their own unique topics to discuss...

"Xiao Yan, Dou Qi: Ninth Stage! Grade: High!"

Two members of the Xiao Family had actually reached the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi at the age of ten. Such cultivation talent would be astonishing even throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire.

The discussions in the testing square came to an involuntary stop. Everyone present shared the same thought: the Xiao Family was about to rise!

Xiao Yan shrugged, resting both hands behind his head as the surrounding crowd voluntarily made way for him.

"I told you, I wouldn't lose to you."

Looking exceptionally carefree, Xiao Yan whistled at Xiao Shuang.

"Heh, I know."

Xiao Shuang felt rather helpless. He had to admit that Xiao Yan at this age really did have a terribly mischievous personality.

"Once Xun'er finishes her test, I'll treat you both to a meal."

"Alright."

With only a few words exchanged, the two sat together. There was no excessive conversation, and the silent atmosphere made Xiao Mei feel extremely awkward. After greeting Xiao Yan, she turned and left.

Emmm, Xiao Mei really did not want to eat with Xiao Shuang.

Xiao Zhan, seated in the place of honor, glanced at the Third Elder beside him and spoke helplessly. "Old man, isn't your grandson's personality a little too cold?"

"As long as these youngsters get along, that's enough." The particularly hot-tempered Third Elder did not argue. He merely replied with a cheerful smile.

If only all his descendants were such geniuses.

Looking at the two boys who seemed so pleased with themselves, the Great Elder and Second Elder exchanged bitter smiles.

Meanwhile, at the Royal Family.

Listening to the report from his subordinates, Jia Xingtian's fingers continuously tapped against the table. Little Yaoye sat obediently at his side.

"Wutan City's Xiao Family has two members who reached the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi at the age of ten."

As he sorted through the information, Jia Xingtian slowly closed his eyes.

As the Royal Family, they naturally needed to have a thorough understanding of the Jia Ma Empire. Without exaggeration, royal spies existed throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire.

After a moment of silence, Jia Xingtian lifted his teacup, constantly weighing the pros and cons in his heart.

"Tsk. A family that may produce two future Dou Huang... that truly makes one uneasy."

Little Yaoye sat obediently beside him. Since she would one day become the Empress of the Jia Ma Empire, she naturally had to keep learning.

"Great-Grandfather, I think we should go to the Xiao Family and take a look."