Xiao Xun'er Cultivates an Earth-Tier Technique, Reward: Heaven Tier!

Xiao Xuan turned his head and looked at the Grand Elder.

"You actually dared to strike so ruthlessly!"

The Grand Elder leaped onto the raised platform.

He checked Xiao Ning's injuries, and his expression grew even uglier.

Three of his ribs were broken.

His internal organs had all suffered varying degrees of damage.

Without two or three months, he would not recover at all.

The Grand Elder rose to his feet and stared at Xiao Xuan.

"Xiao Xuan, what vicious methods!"

"Vicious?" Xiao Xuan said. "I already held back."

The Grand Elder's face darkened further at those words.

"Held back? You beat my grandson into this state, and you still dare claim you held back?"

"When he attacked me, he didn't hold back." Xiao Xuan said.

"You..."

The Grand Elder trembled with rage.

The Dou Qi within him began to surge.

The aura of a Da Dou Shi erupted.

"Today, I'll properly teach you a lesson in your father's place!"

He struck at Xiao Xuan with his palm.

The palm wind howled, many times stronger than Xiao Ning's previous strike.

Xiao Xuan watched the incoming palm, a trace of coldness flashing through his eyes.

Just then, a figure leaped up from below the platform.

Xiao Zhan.

He stood before Xiao Xuan and raised a hand to block the Grand Elder's palm.

Bang!

A dull impact rang out.

The Grand Elder staggered back two steps, while Xiao Zhan did not move an inch.

The Grand Elder steadied himself and looked at Xiao Zhan.

"Patriarch, what do you mean by this?"

"That's what I should be asking you." Xiao Zhan said coldly. "Grand Elder, you are an elder. What do you mean by attacking my son?"

"He seriously injured my grandson." The Grand Elder pointed at Xiao Ning. "As his grandfather, am I not allowed to discipline him?"

"Discipline?" Xiao Zhan said. "In a match, fists and feet have no eyes."

"Injuries are unavoidable."

"Your grandson was inferior in skill. Who can you blame?"

The Grand Elder's face flushed red.

"Patriarch, you..."

"Am I wrong?" Xiao Zhan cut him off. "When Xiao Ning attacked Xiao Xuan just now, why didn't you say he was being too heavy-handed?"

"Now that your grandson lost, you jump out to teach someone a lesson?"

"Is that how you serve as Grand Elder?"

The Grand Elder was so furious that he could not speak.

The Second Elder and Third Elder exchanged a glance, but neither said anything.

Xiao Zhan was right.

In a match, fists and feet had no eyes.

Xiao Ning had been inferior in skill. A loss was a loss.

For the Grand Elder to step in and discipline Xiao Xuan truly could not be justified.

Xiao Zhan turned around, his gaze sweeping over everyone beneath the platform.

"This match goes to Xiao Xuan."

His voice was not loud, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears.

The area below the platform was silent.

No one dared to speak.

Xiao Zhan glanced at Xiao Xuan, a hint of gratification flashing through his eyes.

Then he turned and walked down from the platform.

The Grand Elder stood where he was, his face alternating between green and pale.

He looked at the unconscious Xiao Ning, then at Xiao Xuan.

No matter what, he could not suppress the hatred in his heart.

He picked up Xiao Ning and turned to walk down from the platform.

Xiao Xuan watched his retreating back before withdrawing his gaze.

He too walked down from the platform.

Xiao Xun'er immediately came up to him.

"Brother Xiao Xuan, are you all right?"

"I'm fine," Xiao Xuan said.

Xiao Xun'er looped her arm around his, her face full of smiles.

"Brother Xiao Xuan, you're amazing."

Xiao Xuan said nothing.

After the Clan Tournament ended, Xiao Xuan and Xiao Xun'er left the Martial Arts Arena.

As they walked toward the side courtyard, Xiao Xun'er held Xiao Xuan's arm, her face filled with admiration.

"Brother Xiao Xuan, you were incredible just now."

Xiao Xuan said nothing.

"Xiao Ning couldn't even take a single move from you." Xiao Xun'er said. "Brother Xiao Xuan, when did your strength improve so much?"

Xiao Xuan glanced at her without speaking.

Xiao Xun'er froze for a moment.

Since Brother Xiao Xuan did not wish to say, he naturally had his reasons.

She should not ask too much.

Xiao Xun'er murmured to herself inwardly.

"Brother Xiao Xuan, I understand," Xiao Xun'er said.

Xiao Xuan looked at her, considering what to do next.

Xiao Xun'er was now a Three-Star Dou Zhe.

Although she was already very strong among the Xiao Clan's younger generation, it was still far from enough for him.

He needed Xiao Xun'er to become stronger.

The stronger she became, the more feedback he would receive.

Xiao Xuan thought to himself.

Next, he still needed to find a way to continue helping Xiao Xun'er improve her strength.

The two arrived at a fork in the road.

"Brother Xiao Xuan, I'll head back first," Xiao Xun'er said.

"Mm."

Xiao Xun'er released his arm and walked toward her own courtyard.

Xiao Xuan watched her leave before withdrawing his gaze.

He turned and headed toward his own residence.

Xiao Xuan returned to his room and sat down on the bed.

He closed his eyes and began reviewing today's gains.

He had defeated Xiao Ning in the Clan Tournament. Although the Grand Elder bore a grudge, he likely would not cause trouble again anytime soon.

Xiao Xun'er had broken through to Three-Star Dou Zhe, and he had received cultivation feedback, reaching the Peak Three-Star Dou Emperor.

The information on the system panel was crystal clear.

[Bound target's strength: Three-Star Dou Zhe.]

[Host's current strength: Peak Three-Star Dou Emperor.]

Xiao Xuan opened his eyes, a sharp gleam flashing through them.

Peak Three-Star Dou Emperor.

With this strength, he already counted as one of the top experts in Wutan City.

But for him, it was not enough.

Yun Yun of the Misty Cloud Sect was a Dou Emperor, and the Jia Ma Empire also had Dou Zong-level existences.

His current strength was still far from sufficient.

He had to continue helping Xiao Xun'er improve her strength.

Only when Xiao Xun'er became stronger could he become stronger.

As Xiao Xuan pondered this, a knock sounded outside the door.

"Xuan'er."

It was Xiao Zhan's voice.

"Come in, Father."

The door was pushed open, and Xiao Zhan walked in.

He looked at Xiao Xuan, his eyes filled with gratification.

"Xuan'er, you performed very well today."

Xiao Xuan said nothing.

Xiao Zhan sat down beside the bed.

"Tell me honestly, when did your strength improve?"

Xiao Zhan looked at him, his eyes full of expectation.

Xiao Xuan remained silent for a moment.

Xiao Zhan froze.

He looked at Xiao Xuan's calm expression.

"Forget it."

Xiao Zhan sighed inwardly.

Since Xuan'er did not wish to say it, he would not ask.

As long as Xuan'er had grown stronger, he could rest easy.

"All right, I won't ask," Xiao Zhan said.

He stood up and patted Xiao Xuan on the shoulder.

"Xuan'er, no matter how your strength improved, I'm happy for you."

"Thank you, Father," Xiao Xuan said.

Xiao Zhan nodded, turned, and left the room.

After Xiao Zhan left, Xiao Xuan was about to rest.

Suddenly, the system's voice rang out in his mind.

[Detected that the bound target is cultivating an Earth-Tier low-grade technique.]

[Technique name: Ancient Saint Precious Mirror.]

[Source: Ancient Clan inherited technique.]

Xiao Xuan froze.

Ancient Saint Precious Mirror?

An inherited technique of the Ancient Clan?

Before he could think further, the system's voice rang out again.

[The bound target is cultivating an Earth-Tier low-grade technique, triggering random feedback.]

[Generating feedback...]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Heaven-Tier high-grade Dou Technique: Yellow Spring Heaven Wrath.]

Xiao Xuan stared at the system panel, his pupils slightly contracting.

Yellow Spring Heaven Wrath.

A Heaven-Tier high-grade Dou Technique.