Cross-Tier Battle!

Hearing the voice from the stage, Xun'er looked at Xiao Yang and comforted him.

"Brother Xiao Yang, relax. I believe you can definitely defeat an opponent at the Seventh-Stage Dou Qi!"

Xun'er knew Xiao Yang's current cultivation, so she understood his plan.

Xiao Yan, standing nearby, also spoke up to cheer Xiao Yang on.

"Brother Yang, go for it! I believe in you too!"

Xiao Yang looked at the two of them, a trace of confidence flashing through his eyes.

"Don't worry, I can do it!"

With that, he headed toward the stage.

As soon as Xiao Yang stepped onto the stage, the middle-aged man gave him a gentle smile.

"Xiao Yang, you're here. Don't be nervous. Just relax."

Xiao Yang nodded and placed his hand on the testing monument.

As he poured his Dou Qi into it, five large words appeared on the testing monument.

"Dou Qi, Sixth Stage."

A trace of regret flashed through the middle-aged man's eyes, but he still announced the result.

"Xiao Yang, Sixth-Stage Dou Qi! Rank: Intermediate!"

Then, he quickly comforted Xiao Yang.

"It's fine. You still have one challenge opportunity. After the tests are over, you can choose a clan member who passed the test and challenge them."

"Once you succeed, you can also receive a passing result."

"Or, you can wait for the retest in a month. As long as you reach Seventh-Stage Dou Qi by the coming-of-age ceremony, that works too."

After everyone else finished testing, the middle-aged man simply announced the next person.

But when it was Xiao Yang's turn, his first reaction was to comfort him.

Because everyone in the Xiao Household knew that the reason their allowance had increased and their resources had improved compared to before was all thanks to Xiao Yang.

Therefore, not only did he hold a high position in the Xiao Household, he was also extremely well-liked.

Xiao Yang smiled and said to the middle-aged man.

"Don't worry, Uncle Hongyi. I believe I'll definitely be able to defeat a Seventh-Stage Dou Qi clan member later."

Seeing Xiao Yang's confidence, the middle-aged man, Xiao Hongyi, finally announced for the next person to come up and test.

As Xiao Yang stepped down from the stage, the Xiao Household members lining both sides of the path all comforted him.

"Brother Yang, it's fine. I believe you'll definitely defeat a qualified clan member later!"

"That's right, Brother Yang. We believe in you."

"Even if it doesn't work out, Brother Yang will definitely reach Seventh-Stage Dou Qi by next month's retest and coming-of-age ceremony!"

In fact, it was not only the Xiao Household members by the path. Even those farther away looked at Xiao Yang with some concern.

Some clan members who had already passed even came to Xiao Yang's side and whispered.

"Brother Yang, challenge me later. I caught a cold today, so it's perfectly normal for me not to perform at my best."

As he spoke, the young man gave Xiao Yang a meaningful look.

He was not the only one. Several other Xiao Household members who had passed the test said much the same thing to Xiao Yang.

After all, once one's cultivation reached Seventh-Stage Dou Qi, even losing a challenge would not result in being sent away.

Thus, quite a few people who had passed wanted Xiao Yang to challenge them, then go easy on him so he could pass.

As the Xiao Household's money-maker, and with a decent personality besides, Xiao Yang was undoubtedly the most popular person in the Xiao Household.

Even the Xiao Household's higher-ups were not as well-liked as Xiao Yang.

That was why so many people took the initiative to step forward and help him.

Xiao Yang hurriedly thanked everyone.

"Thank you, everyone, but let's talk about it after the tests are finished, when it's time for the challenge round."

"You should all go back to your seats first."

Seeing Xiao Yang say this, everyone finally returned to their places.

Those few people who had passed the test did not forget to keep giving Xiao Yang meaningful looks.

When he returned beside his seat, Xun'er and Xiao Yan also wanted to comfort Xiao Yang.

This left Xiao Yang somewhat torn between laughter and tears.

"Don't worry. I'll definitely succeed later."

"After all, my proficiency with the Mountain-Splitting Fist is quite high."

Xiao Yang's Mountain-Splitting Fist had originally reached the Greater Mastery stage, and now it had reached perfection. He was extremely confident.

Although his cultivation talent was not high, his powerful soul gave him fairly impressive comprehension.

Only then did Xun'er and Xiao Yan relax upon seeing how confident Xiao Yang was.

However, there was still a hint of worry in their eyes.

Very soon, everyone had finished testing, and the middle-aged man on the stage announced.

"Next, those who failed the test may challenge those who passed."

"However, you only have one chance, so make good use of it!"

Xiao Yang did not hesitate. He stood up directly and walked toward the target he had chosen long ago.

Seeing Xiao Yang rise, quite a few Xiao Household members who had passed waved at him while giving him meaningful looks.

Soon, Xiao Yang arrived before a delicate-looking young man.

He had also been giving Xiao Yang meaningful looks the entire time.

Seeing that Xiao Yang had chosen him, many people's eyes lit up.

The person Xiao Yang had chosen was named Xiao Mu. Many people knew that Xiao Mu had only broken through to Seventh-Stage Dou Qi two days ago, and his Dou Skills were not particularly proficient either.

"Sorry, Cousin Xiao Mu. May I challenge you?"

Although Xiao Yang was very confident, he still chose a relatively weaker opponent.

Xiao Mu agreed without the slightest hesitation.

"No problem, Brother Yang. Let's begin."

As he spoke, Xiao Mu impatiently pulled Xiao Yang onto the stage.

As soon as they reached the stage, he said to the middle-aged man beside them, Xiao Hongyi.

"Uncle Hongyi, I ate something bad yesterday, and I only just broke through to Seventh-Stage Dou Qi. So if I don't perform well, it won't be because I'm going easy on him."

As the referee, Xiao Hongyi was in no position to respond.

So he said directly.

"This is a spar. Stop at the proper point."

"You may begin whenever you are ready."

With that, he stepped aside.

At that moment, thunderous cheers erupted from the Xiao Household members below the stage.

"Xiao Yang, go for it! You can definitely do it!"

"Brother Yang, we believe you can do it!"

"Xiao Yang, Xiao Mu practices the Yellow Tier intermediate Dou Skill Whirlwind Kick. His right leg is his specialty!"

Xiao Mu showed no displeasure at the voices below the stage. Instead, he said to Xiao Yang.

"Brother Yang, my cultivation is higher than yours. You attack first."

Xiao Yang did not hesitate either. He nodded, then charged at Xiao Mu.

"Mountain-Splitting Fist!"

Watching Xiao Yang rush toward him, Xiao Mu did not use his strongest Whirlwind Kick. Instead, he used the Yellow Tier low-grade Dou Skill he had learned before, the Wind-Pushing Palm.

However, in the next instant, Xiao Mu sensed that something was wrong.

He only felt an enormous force crashing toward him!

He instinctively exerted his strength, but he was still sent flying by a single palm strike, falling toward the ground below the stage.

Several nearby clan members hurriedly caught him.

They looked at Xiao Mu with approving eyes, as though saying, Well done!

Xiao Yang, meanwhile, froze on the stage.

Because just then, the system notification sounded in his mind once again.

"Congratulations, player. You defeated a Seventh-Stage Dou Qi enemy. Reward: 7 experience points and 70 shop points!"

Xiao Hongyi looked at Xiao Mu below the stage and directly announced.

"Xiao Yang's challenge is successful!"