The Misty Sect's Downfall! The Betrothed Youngster!

In the Xiao Residence, joy was everywhere.

With the Ao Cheng Family and Liu Family showing weakness, the Xiao Family's influence in Dongli City expanded visibly.

All the markets the Xiao Family had lost were reclaimed, and even more were gained.

After the Ao Cheng Family and Liu Family knelt, Dongli City completely became the Xiao Family's domain, and the Xiao Family reached its most prosperous period in nearly a decade.

Everyone in the Xiao Family was chanting Xiao Huohuo's name. In their eyes, everything the Xiao Family had now was brought by Xiao Huohuo.

However, only Xiao Zhan and other high-level members knew that the one who truly and easily changed the Xiao Family's structure was Xiao Huohuo's master, Chu Feng, who rarely appeared or used his methods.

During this time, Huohuo had not interfered in Xiao Family matters, focusing instead on his cultivation.

Every day, the Xiao Family disciples who passed by Xiao Huohuo's courtyard could see him suspended in the air, bathed in rosy glow, immersed in cultivation.

Yet, no one in the Xiao Family, not even Xiao Zhan, disturbed Xiao Huohuo's cultivation.

Because everyone understood that for Xiao Huohuo, the most important day was quietly approaching...

In the blink of an eye, nearly half a month had passed.

At the Xiao Family gate.

Xiao Zhan and everyone else respectfully saw Xiao Huohuo and Chu Feng out of the main gate.

Xiao Zhan's face was filled with smiles, but looking at Xiao Huohuo's tender face, it became slightly solemn.

"Huohuo, just do your best in this competition."

"Although you have an Immortal Master guiding you and have progressed rapidly, the time is still too short."

"That Young Sect Master of the Misty Sect has been fed pills since childhood, built up by countless abundant resources."

"With the Immortal Master here, your future is much brighter than hers. Don't act recklessly."

Hearing this, Xiao Huohuo smiled relaxedly.

"Dad, don't worry."

A deep light flashed in his eyes.

"This time, I will definitely win."

"With Master here, Huohuo has no possibility of losing."

The First Elder beside him also said, "Clan Leader, you worry too much about Huohuo."

"With the Immortal Master here, can the Misty Sect really turn the heavens upside down?"

Xiao Zhan looked at Chu Feng, and the slight frown on his brow relaxed.

"The First Elder is absolutely right. I was overthinking."

Previously, he had been worried that if Xiao Huohuo defeated the Misty Sect's Young Sect Master, the Misty Sect might lose face and trouble Xiao Huohuo.

After all, no matter who lost such a competition, they would lose immense face.

However, with Chu Feng present, everything would be easy.

Behind Xiao Zhan, Ao Cheng Nan, Liu Qing, and Liu Cheng followed closely like subordinates.

When they heard the Xiao Family members mention Xiao Huohuo's master, the three of them simultaneously looked at the youth standing beside Xiao Huohuo.

They saw that the youth was calm and composed, showing no signs of being a master. Every move he made was like that of an ordinary person.

Yet, it was precisely this youth who made them tremble with fear.

Ao Cheng Nan whispered, "Could it be that this is the person from before, the one who used One Finger..."

Hearing "One Finger," the three of them trembled as if by reflex.

Their gaze towards the youth shifted from scrutiny to terror, as if they had seen a fierce ghost.

The Xiao Family disciples present looked at Xiao Huohuo, their expressions complex.

Three years ago, when the Three-Year Pact was made, everyone saw him only as a pathetic waste trying to save face.

For three years, no one had thought highly of him. Everyone in Dongli City had mocked him, and even his father had intended for him to hide and avoid the Three-Year Pact.

Now, counting the time, the agreement from three years ago was nearing its end.

Xiao Huohuo's strength had undergone a world-shattering change.

With his own power, he had overthrown the Ao Cheng Family and the Liu Family, two top families in Dongli City. The strength he displayed left no room for doubt.

And...

Everyone's gaze fell on Chu Feng, their eyes filled with admiration.

With such a master present, perhaps there was no suspense in this Three-Year Pact, and Xiao Huohuo would surely win?

The Family Heads of the Ao Cheng Family and Liu Family had made up their minds: they must cling tightly to the Xiao Family's leg!

Five days later.

In the middle of a mountain shrouded in mist, stood a vast sect.

Xiao Huohuo stood before the sect, raising his head to look at the plaque hanging on the vermilion gate.

Misty Sect!

He clenched his fists tightly and took a deep breath.

In an instant, a myriad of thoughts flashed through his mind, his past all replaying in his head.

A good-for-nothing, with no progress in two and a half years.

Seeing no hope for the three-year pact, he was about to have his pride crushed by a woman.

But when he broke into the Forbidden Forest, he unexpectedly met a divine being like his Master, and then defied fate.

This battle, even if not for himself, he had to fight to make a name for his Master!

Beside him, Chu Feng watched Xiao Huohuo's eyes shift, complex, then melancholic, before inexplicably igniting with passion as he looked at Chu Feng. He sighed helplessly:

"What is this silly disciple imagining now?"

But then, he chuckled softly and thought to himself:

"However, it's also thanks to his imagination."

"Any normal person would have found the clues and quit upon encountering that fabricated immortal law."

"Only Xiao Huohuo could calm his mind and cultivate diligently; otherwise, that immortal law would never have been achievable."

Taking a deep breath, both of them composed themselves and stepped towards the sect.

Suddenly, two disciples descended from above the gate and blocked their path.

The two disciples, clad in Misty Sect's white robes, held long swords in their hands. Their gazes were sharp as they rebuked them:

"Who goes there!"

"This is a restricted area of the Misty Sect, unauthorized personnel are not allowed entry!"

Xiao Huohuo looked at the two gatekeeper disciples and proudly held his head high, stating:

"Xiao Family, Xiao Huohuo!"

As his voice fell, a look of bewilderment appeared on the faces of the two disciples.

They exchanged glances, seeing the confusion in each other's eyes.

One of the disciples said inexplicably:

"Xiao Huohuo?"

"No impression!?"

After speaking, their expressions immediately turned grim:

"Where did you rustic bumpkins come from? Hurry up and leave!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Huohuo's vision darkened. He had come with such high spirits to fulfill his promise, only to be unable to even enter the gate?!

Could it be that the woman in the Misty Sect hadn't taken this matter to heart at all?

Thinking of this, he coughed and explained, head held high:

"Three years ago, I, Xiao Huohuo, made a bet with your Misty Sect's Young Sect Master, Xu Ling'er, at the Xiao Family."

"Now, I have come to fulfill that promise!"