Challenge

Gu Yao, one of the Four Great Commanders the Gu Clan's Black Annihilation Army, nicknamed the Asura Commander.

His talent ranks among the top five of the younger generation of the Gu Clan.

He was tall and slender, with long black and white hair and cold, demonic eyes.

Gu Yao has a somewhat extreme personality and is a typical defender of the interests of the Gu Clan.

At the same time, he also possessed the arrogance unique to people of the Gu Clans!

It's the kind of attitude where he thinks, "My Gu Clan is the strongest Emperor Clan in the entire Dou Qi Continent. Other forces, even the younger generation of other Emperor Clans, are not even worth his attention."

Therefore, when he learned that the young lady he had been pursuing actually loved Xiao Yan, a fallen member of the Xiao Clan, he was immediately unable to accept it.

Therefore, after learning that Xiao Yan had also come to the Gu Clan, he had been waiting for this day!

In Gu Yao's view, it didn't matter whether Xiao Yan represented the Starfall Pavilion or the Xiao Clan.

Because, during the Gu Clan Coming-of-Age Ceremony, after undergoing a bloodline test, he was allowed to challenge any random person present.

Of course, the other party also has the right to refuse.

However, in such situations, unless the apparent difference in strength is too great, many people will still grit their teeth and go for it even if they know they are no match.

After all, being defeated is better than surrendering without a fight and being ridiculed by others, right?

For this reason, Gu Yao did not believe that Xiao Yan would refuse his challenge.

However, despite this, when Gu Yao saw Xiao Yan not only holding hands intimately with his young lady, but also giving him a provocative look, his anger began to rise uncontrollably!

"Xiao Yan!"

Gu Yao gritted his teeth and uttered Xiao Yan's name slowly and deliberately.

At the same time, Xiao Yan met Gu Yao's bloodthirsty, icy gaze without showing the slightest fear.

"Gu Yao, it's time to begin the testing."

Seeing the somewhat out-of-control Gu Yao, the Elder of the Gu Clan who was presiding over the ceremony couldn't help but speak up to remind him.

"Phew, I got it."

As the voice of the Gu Clan Elder rang out, Gu Yao took a deep breath and barely managed to suppress the anger in his heart.

Meanwhile, Xun'er, looking at Xiao Yan's expression, simply found it amusing.

"How is it? Brother Xiao Yan, are you satisfied?"

Xun'er's smile carried a hint of playfulness.

"Haha, of course I'm satisfied!"

What else could Xiao Yan say besides "satisfied" about Xun'er's proactive cooperation?

This made Xun'er smile even more happily.

Meanwhile, in the plaza, Gu Yao suppressed his anger and began his bloodline test.

Just kidding, I wonder if an angry person gets a bonus when testing their bloodline level?

At this moment, the Elder of the Gu Clan had already handed the star chart to the Gu Yao.

Seeing this, the Gu Yao no longer hesitated and covered it with his right hand.

"Buzz~"

When the Gu Yao's palm covered the star chart, there was a moment of silence. After a long while, the star chart trembled violently, and a dazzling light burst out from it. Stars appeared one after another on the star chart.

"One, two, three... eight!!"

As the eight stars slowly appeared on the astrolabe, the crowd erupted in commotion, with even some Elders nodding in amazement.

Clearly, they were extremely satisfied with the test results.

"It's actually an Eighth-Tier Bloodline! No wonder he's one of the Four Great Commanders!"

"I remember when Miss Xun'er was born, her Eighth-Tier Bloodline, right? I didn't expect that the Gu Yao Commander is almost catching up to Miss Xun'er!"

"However, that was the test when the young lady was just born. Who can know how strong her bloodline is now?"

"That's true. Do you think the young lady's bloodline might...?"

"You know what, I think the chances are pretty high!"

At this moment, many members of the Gu Clans, while discussing the Gu Yao, also brought up the topic of Xun'er.

However, even though the Gu Yao are only now catching up to the time when Xun'er was born, the Gu Clans still couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

"Heh, Asura Commander, huh? Not bad at all, you've even caught up to the age of my Xun'er when she was just born!"

In contrast to the astonishment of the other members of the Gu Clan, Xiao Yan remained nonchalant and joking.

However, he does have the right to make fun of things!

Compared to when Xiao Yan participated in the Gu Clan Coming-of-Age Ceremony in the Original Work, he was only Five-Star Dou Venerable, so naturally he would feel pressure.

He's already Nine-Star Dou Venerable, what pressure could he possibly be under!

Xun'er, on the other hand, didn't care about Xiao Yan's teasing of Gu Yao. What she cared more about were the words "my Xun'er" that Xiao Yan said.

They say girls are outgoing, and it's true!

On the plaza, after the Gu Yao's test results came out, the three Elders of the Gu Clan who presided over the ceremony were slightly stunned for a moment, and then a smile appeared on their tense faces.

"Gu Yao, one of the Four Great Commanders of the Black Annihilation Army, Eight-Star Dou Venerable, possessing Eighth-Tier Bloodline, and bestowed with the Purple-Gold Clan Mark!"

As the shout fell, the Purple-Gold Dragon Brush in the hand of an Elder suddenly burst forth with an extremely dazzling light. Dense energy gathered at the tip of the brush, and then with a wave of his arm, a mysterious rune quickly appeared on the forehead of the Gu Yao.

"Phew~"

Painting this so-called Purple-Gold Clan Mark seems to consume an extreme amount of Dou Qi.

Therefore, when the last stroke was completed, the Elder's forehead was slightly sweaty, he let out a long breath, and only then did the brilliant light from the tip of the brush gradually diminish.

As the Gu Clan Elder's hand left, a lifelike Golden Clan Mark appeared on the Gu Yao's forehead.

The color of this Purple-Gold Clan Mark is several times deeper than the previous Purple-Gold Clan Mark from Gu Zhen!

Although Gu Zhen's strength was only one star lower than Gu Yao's, the difference in their bloodline levels was irreconcilable.

"Gu Yao, your Clan Mark are complete. You may go and rest now."

After completing the Clan Mark drawing, the Elder smiled and waved his hand, saying...

"Wait, Elders, I want to issue a challenge!"

The Gu Yao spoke without the slightest hesitation!

The moment Gu Yao finished speaking, everyone present who knew about this rule of the Gu Clan subconsciously turned their gazes toward a certain spot in the special audience area.

The person in everyone's sight was naturally Xiao Yan.

Clearly, most people know who the Gu Yao wants to challenge.

"As expected, Xiao Yan, you are a walking embodiment of trouble!"

At this moment, Xiao Yi Xian once again complained about Xiao Yan.

Faced with Xiao Yi Xian's complaints, Xiao Yan could only manage a helpless smile.

"Is it my fault...?"

Shrugging, Xiao Yan had also anticipated this.

At this moment, after hearing the Gu Yao announce its challenge, the three Gu Clan Elders who were presiding over the ceremony were initially taken aback, but later they all showed expressions of understanding.

However, in such situations, they still have to handle things impartially!

"Our Gu Clan does indeed have a rule that one can challenge anyone during the Coming-of-Age Ceremony. However, if the Gu Yao you wish to challenge is not a member of our Gu Clan, then you must obtain their consent!"

A Gu Clan Elder also spoke up at this moment.

He said this not only to the Gu Yao, but also to those present who were unfamiliar with the rules of the Gu Clan.

"I know!"

Gu Yao nodded and said.

"So, Gu Yao, who do you intend to challenge?"

One of the Elders of the Gu Clan continued to ask.

"My challenge is Xiao Yan of the Xiao Clan!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Yao's gaze, like that of a hawk, fixed on Xiao Yan.