Dou Wang? The Gama Empire Princess's Shock!

Xiao Ze looked at the system panel.

It displayed the task that had yet to be completed.

That was to reveal the strength of a one-star Dou Wang to his father, Xiao Zhan.

Once that was done, the task would be complete.

Xiao Ze smiled slightly; this trivial task held no difficulty whatsoever.

By evening, Xiao Ze specifically sought out his father, Xiao Zhan.

They went to a quiet place where only the father and son, Xiao Ze and Xiao Zhan, were present.

Xiao Zhan said with great excitement.

"Son, I never expected that after going out to train, you would finally return."

"You have no idea, because of you, during this period of time..."

"Just how much importance the various forces and families in the empire have placed on our Xiao Family."

"If this were in the past, it would be something your father wouldn't even dare to imagine!"

As Xiao Zhan spoke, it was not hard to sense.

He was truly excited and thrilled.

After all, his third son, Xiao Yan, had been humiliated by a broken engagement.

For years, his strength of only three stages of Dou Qi had often led to him being mocked as trash.

As a father, Xiao Zhan naturally felt disgraced, and he had been deeply stifled.

But now, his youngest son, Xiao Ze, had garnered so much attention and regard.

Moreover, at such a young age—only in his teens—he was already a young Dou Ling powerhouse.

As a father, he naturally felt very proud, and he was extremely excited.

Xiao Zhan looked at him and said.

"Ze'er, during this time you went out to train, where exactly did you go?"

"In the Magic Beast Mountain Range, there is the Tier 6 Magic Beast, the Amethyst Winged Lion King."

"You didn't run into it, did you? That beast is a Dou Huang powerhouse."

"Even the Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Yun, with her three-star Dou Huang strength..."

"Is completely no match for that beast."

"During the time you were out training, your father was very worried."

"I was terrified that you might encounter a magic beast of that level while training in the Magic Beast Mountain Range."

"Your father was truly worried, and not just me—your brother Xiao Yan and Xun'er..."

"They all shared the same concern."

"Furthermore, during this time, Princess Yao Yue has come looking for you time and time again."

"She wants to spar with you in alchemy; it is clear that Princess Yao Yue is still..."

"Brooding over the fact that she lost to you last time."

When Xiao Zhan said this, Xiao Ze let out a light chuckle.

He could tell that Yao Yue had indeed been working very hard during this time.

Otherwise, she would not have been able to advance from the Subordinate Third Rank Alchemist level so quickly.

To reach the Fourth Rank realm, one had to admit she possessed some talent and strength.

Xiao Ze's reaction to this was quite indifferent.

He did not continue to say much more, instead looking at Xiao Zhan with great composure.

Then, he spoke up.

"Father, let's put others aside for a moment; has your strength improved or advanced during this time?"

Xiao Zhan sighed, then indicated.

His talent and strength were both very limited.

If not for Xiao Ze's words last time, he would never have broken through the bottleneck of a Five-Star Grand Dou Shi.

He was still a long way from the realm of a Dou Ling.

However, he was already very satisfied with his current state.

Xiao Ze smiled slightly, then nodded and said.

"It doesn't matter, Father, it is merely the strength of a Dou Ling."

"I will be staying in the Xiao Family for a few days, and I will certainly help you, Father, reach the Dou Ling realm as soon as possible."

"As for me, my current strength, after all, was from before I left the Xiao Family last time."

"It has indeed improved quite a bit."

"Could it be that you've reached the strength of a nine-star Dou Ling?"

Xiao Zhan's first reaction was shock.

He muttered these words to himself in his heart.

However, he dared not be certain, nor did he dare to overthink it.

Even if one were to reach the strength of a nine-star Dou Ling, breaking through to Dou Wang and gaining the ability of Douqi Wing Manifestation was still extremely difficult, so he didn't even consider that possibility.

Before Xiao Zhan could continue his train of thought, two figures appeared not far away.

They were Yao Yue and Yao Ye, the two princesses of the Gama Empire's imperial family.

The sisters had just been taking a stroll here.

Because they were staying at the Xiao Family for the next few days and it was already quite late, the sisters couldn't sleep and had come out for a walk.

Yao Ye spoke first, saying, "Yue'er, why must you insist on challenging Xiao Ze to an alchemy competition?"

"I've never seen you this serious before."

"Is it just because Xiao Ze's alchemist rank is higher than yours?"

"Can he refine a higher-grade Rejuvenation Pill than you?"

"Sister, I am the most talented and youngest Tier 3 Alchemist in our Gama Empire."

"Besides, I am a princess of our Gama Empire."

"I do not allow anyone to surpass me. Great-grandfather values this Xiao Ze so much."

"I thought he was just famous for nothing, and at best, it was his teacher behind him who was formidable."

"That doesn't mean he is strong himself. But after losing to him last time, I really feel unbalanced. No matter what, I must surpass him!"

Yao Yue said very seriously.

Don't let her young age fool you; her competitive spirit was very strong.

Moreover, she believed that since she was now a Tier 4 Alchemist, if she were to compete with Xiao Ze again, even if she weren't as good as him, she would still be much better than last time.

Just as the two sisters were discussing Xiao Ze, they suddenly saw Xiao Zhan and Xiao Ze, the father and son, not far away.

They seemed to be chatting about something.

Yao Ye immediately offered a reminder.

"Yue'er, let's go. Let's head somewhere else."

"Xiao Ze has just returned from his training journey, so Patriarch Xiao Zhan naturally has many things to say to him."

"We shouldn't eavesdrop on the conversation between a father and son."

"Let's go elsewhere. Regardless of anything else, we are, after all, guests at the Xiao Family this time."

"We shouldn't be so rude, even if we are princesses of the empire."

"We must not lose our decorum."

Yao Yue shook her head, expressing with great certainty that there was no harm in listening to what the father and son were chatting about.

She continued to listen, wanting to know what Xiao Zhan and Xiao Ze were discussing.

Unexpectedly, in the next second, a scene occurred that shocked the sisters, Yao Yue and Yao Ye.

They heard Xiao Zhan speak at this moment, looking at Xiao Ze as he said, "Ze'er, don't get me wrong, Father is indeed a bit curious."

"After you went out to train for a period of time, how exactly has your strength improved?"

"My son's cultivation talent is so astonishing, and you went out to train this time."

"Presumably, the improvement in your strength must be quite significant, right?"

"Quick, show your father the results of your efforts during this time."

"Let this father take a good look at just how much you have progressed."

Xiao Ze nodded and immediately agreed.

He then stepped away to reveal his strength.

The Douqi energy within his body began to circulate rapidly.

Then, for all to see, he manifested his Douqi into wings and took to the sky.

This was the ability possessed only by a Dou Wang powerhouse: Douqi Wing Manifestation!

Consequently, the very moment he displayed his Dou Wang strength, aside from receiving the system's mission rewards, Yao Ye and Princess Yao Yue, who were watching from the side, were also utterly astonished, their faces filled with shock!