3 THE TRAINING GROUNDS OF THE XIAO CLAN

Early morning xiao fi got up from his bed his injuries were completely healed he changed his clothes and went out of his courtyard. His direction was towards the training grounds of the Xiao clan. There were disciples of the Xiao clan were training they were participating there cultivation techniques as the next clan gathering was near they began to put more effort into cultivation the tournament was fifteen months away now. As he was passing by the disciples saw him but the head him no effort the news of the second child of the third elder becoming a cripple with no hope of cultivation has long been spread throughout the city.

''Look there why has some trash came here wait why do I smell such stink '' said a disciple of the clan he was a top disciple which would enter the inner clan and be a support pillar for the clan in the near future his cultivation made him ranked in the top twenty of the outer sect xiao clan his name was xiao zu .

''well because there is a trash here which is making the environment polluted if senior Zu wants I can throw him '' said a disciple.

The xiao clan consist of inner and outer disciples the xiao zu was among the outer disciple. The quantity of inner disciple is more scared then outer but the quality is hundred times better than outer disciples. The clan members which are selected for the inner member has to be in above second or third realm of the nascent realm at the age fifteen to enter the inner clan this requirement already reject eighty per cent of the masses. The criteria for selection is far too strict for the inner disciple. While only those with the cultivation of the profound creation realm can become an outer sect disciple.

This Xiao zu wanted to create trouble for Xiao Fi because he was Xiao Zhun brother younger brother. He also belonged to the camp of his brother. Xiao fen was one of the candidates for the position of the clan master but there was one more he is xiao zhun. His camp is made up of the young genius of the clan to gain support for the positions of the clan master he promised them for power and strength. He himself runs the camp of the inner court and lets his brother run his camp in the outer court. His brother selects genius for his brother so they can support his brother. Moreover, Xiao Fi's was worst he was in beginning qi realm. He was only allowed due to his father's power.

Xiao Zhun father is the current leader of the Xiao clan Xiao Tenshi he wants the position of the leader naturally to his son but the biggest obstacle in his plan is xiao fen and the mighty elder zhi.

Having excellent talents, a mighty supporter who could call rain and storms plus his supporter being even stronger than his own father xiao zhun.

''Looks like you guys don't want your tongues if you will I can pull them out for you '' a voice rang out. A handsome young man in his fourteens was walking towards them.

''Xiao Chen minds your own business or if you like I can thrash you around like a sandbag hahahaha'' After talking to Xiao Chen he and his fellows burst into laughter.

'' Why don't you try I do wanna see it if you a fifth-ranked can thrash me, what do you say xiao ZU?''Xiao Chen looked towards xiao zu and spoked.

Xiao Chen when he heard this sentence he began to back out. He was afraid of Xiao Chen. Why would he not a fifth-ranked of the earth ranking fighting with the second-ranked of the earth ranking?

''What happed cat got your tongue??. Weren't you said that you would thrash me like a sandbag now come hit me'' Xiao Chen spoke in a loud voice. He spoke with spirit energy in his voice so that everyone can hear it.

''What Xiao Zu's challenging Xiao Chen seriously now this is amazing I wanna see who will win, the fifth rank or the second rank hah'' An outer disciple spoked

''Hey you serious the difference between each rank is enormous especially the top three. Those below can't take a strike from them they have long ago reached a higher realm in cultivation. They will soon break through to nascent realm. I have even heard that first ranker Xiao Dan has broken though nascent realm. He has been admitted to the inner court.'' a disciplen who knew more spoked about it.

''If you wanna fight I can entertain you for a while why do you bully the weak? ahh, what do you say Chen '' A skinny man appeared behind Xiao Chen and sarcastically rebuked him.

''Xiao Heng this has nothing to do with you scram!!! otherwise, I will beat the shit out of you. You who is rank below me do not have the qualification to threaten me, Heng.'' Xiao Chen got furious at his remarks.

''What the third rank also came now this is getting interesting ''

Xiao Heng face got ugly no matter what he is still the third rank how can Xiao Chen threaten him ''Chen you are only one rank above me do you think you can threaten me hah let's see if you have the guts to fight with me I challenge to battle me for the second position right now ''

''Sure it's about time to tell you your place but not here on the platform what do you say ha ''Xiao Chen spoke to him in a confident manner after all being the second rank, protecting this position for a long time and about to enter the inner court he has the confidence.

'I would love to Chen but before that, I guess you should check my current cultivation Chen''Xiao Heng released his aura. His aura was thick and heavy.

'This aura and concentration of spirit qi this child is half a foot in nascent realm look like now the second-ranked is Xiao Heng. What do you say Elder Fu.' Two old men were looking at the fight while drinking. They were elder who's duty was to watch over these young ones and teach them about cultivation.

'Old Wen looks like you have gotten old can't you see that Xiao Heng can't win this battle even if he was in the nascent realm. Xiao Chen and Xiao Qin have fought with the inner court disciples and the result was that they won that was while they were in profound creation realm they are genius of our clan born only after a century.'' The elder Fu commented.

'Indeed you're right I have gotten way too old. Ha, these two can jump three ranks. But the heavens have blessed your Xiao clan that it has also given us Xiao-Fen. A genius seen once is a millennium he has already reached the initial stage of the spirit realm. He is going to be admitted to the super sects.'' Elder Wen replied him

'' Let's watch what about to unfold Elder Wen '' Elder Fu a

''What's there to watch this match was long settled '' Elder Wen

After releasing his aura Xiao Heng was thinking that Xiao Chen would be afraid of him that instead, Xiao Chen was standing in front of him without a hint of terror on his face.

''What this bastard not afraid of me. It can't be it's all must be a front. Yeah it must be he's afraid just that he's showing off let's see how long can you show off Chen '' Heng thought to himself

'Hah Chen what happened afraid '' After seeing Xiao Chen got quiet all of a sudden. Xiao heng began to provoke him.

'You only reached such level even after taking all the resources from the clan aren't you ashamed of yourself I shall teach you what true power is called be prepared Heng as your mind shall be blown off.''Xiao Chen rebuked him.

''I wanna see what is this power that you are too confident of Chen show it to me now.'' Xiao Heng got furious at Xiao Chen remarks about him.

'' Shhhh shhhhh tich clap clap ''

The atmosphere changed from heavy to electrical one could see electric sparks in the surrounding.

Xiao Chen released his aura. The earth that was underneath his feet began to cave in.

''This aura you.... ha....ve broken through to the nascent realm, when did you '' Xiao Heng was scared out of his wits. Why would he not he only got the confidence to fight against Xiao Chen because he was a half a foot in nascent realm now he got shocked that his opponent has broken though how can he fight his will to fight was already lost.

''I broke a week ago when I was training outside I just returned today and when I come I see someone challenging me so I thought I should have a battle with him. Don't tell me you wanna back off now. Who was saying that he wanted to fight me? who wanted the title of the second rank now Heng.'' Xiao Chen did not let this opportunity slip he drowned him in provocations to fight.

Xiao heng was now riding a tiger he could not get off nor could he move.

The first and second-ranked always went outside to train. They thought that only through life and death experience could make them burst through their limits. Due to which there talent and experience is a level above they can challenge those above them who are four levels above.

''What you want me to fight someone how is a rank above me do you have no shame is the second-ranked only amount to bully people Chen ''Xiao heng had no choice other than to muddy the water.

'' Yeah does the second-ranked only knows to bully the weak and fear the strong truly shameful'' xiao heng friends began to sarcastically remark him, xiao zu was in the main. They began to make Xiao Chen public enemy.

'' The second-ranked such a person truly what a show he should be deprived of his position. We shall bring justice to people by depriving such a scum out from the clan '' a person from Xiao Heng camp began to fire the flames

''We can't kick him out of clan as it would weaken our clans strength how about this if you kneel and say that you were in the wrong we can think about to forgave you.'' this person looked like he was advising them but in reality, he was twisting the truth.

''Wasn't it was you who wanted to fight me when you were half a foot in the nascent realm and me at the peak of profound creation realm hah heng. I was lucky that I had broken through but if I had not I wonder what would have happened to me. You Xiao Zu weren't you were bulling xiao fi if I had not been passing by you might have through him out. Do you think you can play with peoples lives as you wish.'' you wanna play with words so be it see if I don't destroy your and your accomplice's character, Heng.

'' This Xiao heng is despicable he plays with people live as he wishes he should be kicked out he a leech '' The was turned against Xiao Heng in just a single sentence. one must say Xiao Chen had his way with the talk.

'' Where was this so-called justice when Xiao zu was going to throw me out of the outer court you guys have harassed so man girls of the girl and got away with it because they had no background. They were toyed to death by you guys. You and you master also played with them did he not. I remember that a new disciple was admitted to the outer sect some people of your camp took her under your wing. Later a corpse was found near the sanshi lake. It belonged to a female her face was distorted, her clothes torn, there were signs that she had toyed to death others words she was met with a fate worse of death.'' Xiao Fi could not ignore them any longer first they bully him next they bend the truth with lies, next they want Xiao Chen to apologize. Do they think that I have no authority?

'What now even a cripple will teach me manner. Xiao Chen, you have fallen too much that even a cripple pities you and standing for you.'' A hoarse voice sounded out in the surroundings

''This voice your Xiao Zhun'' Xiao Chen spoke out

''Looks like you remember me hah xiao Chen'' a handsome man was standing in front of Xiao Heng camp. His back was in front of Xiao Chen. He completely disregarded him. As though he did not exist. His demeanour made him as though he was a leader.

''Never thought that I would meet the second-ranked of the sky ranking of the inner court like this.'' Xiao Chen coldly spoked to him.

''Me neither I was just taking a walk outside as I was bored that I heard some cripple dog was spewing some shit about me.'' Xiao zhun chuckled at Xiao fi.

''So I heard you broke through to the nascent realm, congratulations Xiao Chen. Great now my Xiao clan has another nascent realm young genius amazing why didn't we have a drink to celebrate your break through what do you say this time you can't speak no to me Xiao Chen like the last time hah besides you are wasting your talent where you are now staying in a sinking boat will also drown you'' Xiao Zhun invited Xiao Chen to a drink this was what it looks on the surface but there was an under meaning to it though, This time you will join my camp, the camp of Xiao-Fen will sooner or later lose you better chose wisely or else your dead.

''Nah I will have to decline your invitation as I have to condense my cultivation. I recently broke so it's not properly solid so I have to adjust it sorry I have let down your expectations but you have many people in your camp I am sure they can help you with your doing'' Xiao Chen rejected him straight out. He meant to say I have already decided with whom I stand no matter how many times you say I am gonna straight out reject you.

''I see, I am sorry I did not you knew that your cultivation was unstable. I got a wonderful idea why don't you spar with me it will help you increase the stability of your cultivation what do you say hah. it will help don't worry I will not hurt you.'' Xiao zhun got furious at his answer it was one thing to reject him but he straight out rejected him. it was a slap to his xiao zhun face how could he tolerate him he wanted to have a spar with him was just a show he wanted to teach him a lesson.

''Now now you can't threaten my people in front of me now, can you. It will give me a bad aftertaste. Right Zhun'' A young man appeared out of blue he was standing a few inches away from xiao zhun face. There was almost a gap of a hand. The newcomer was standing in front of Xiao Zhun. He was a tad bit taller than Xiao Zhun. He wore clothes on which embodiment of dragons was carved on it. He had a paper fan in his hand. He had a little feminine charm.

'' Brother how come you're here weren't you in inclose door training.'' Xiao Fi spoke in astonishment

''Ah you little can't you let your big brother be cool for once '' Xiao-Fen spoke in an angry manner

''No way if you did that you would capture the heart of innocent young women. She falls in love with you. You would completely ruin her life. '' Xiao Fi replied in a lovely manner. Like a cute little child.

Their brother love was way too deep. When they were little Xiao-Fen risked his love to save Xiao Fi's life when he was attacked by a demonic tiger. At that time xiao Fen protected Xaio Fi with his life on the line. Since that day they have a deep bond. Whenever Xiao Fi did something wrong Xiao-Fen always supported him. He loved his little brother and spoiled him too much. This was also the reason why Xiao Chen came to protect Xiao Fi the moment he saw he that Xiao Zu was making trouble for Xiao Fi.

'' Little Fi they did not bully you did they say it which one of these bastards did it their daddy will show them that no one other than me can bully my brother '' Xiao-Fen instantly began to act like a big brother.

'' B..igg brother ..... they said they will kick me out of the clan ahhh ahhh '' Xiao Fi began to cry like a little child whose candy has been taken from him. of course this was an act.

What the... everyone was stunned at his performance. The elder one says he will kick there ass, the younger ones cry like a three-year-old child. Goddamn, what's happening here?

''Look you guys made my brother cry now I ganna make you guys cry and you guys too'' Xiao-Fen adumbrated at the crowd. He was angry after seeing his little brother in this state, of course, this was an act that Xiao Fi did and he got along with it. He wanted to make sure that no one hurts his brother.

''Brothers no one shall leave this place unscathed '' Xiao-Fen commanded his followers.

''Yes don't worry young master no one will leave they think that they can hurt your brother they are fools to think we will leave them without paying a sufficient prize.'' A young man spoke from his camp spoke.

''Do you think you can beat me Fen you can stop us '' Xiao Zhun rebuked Xiao-Fen. He released his aura.

''Fen I am at the peak of nascent realm do you think I you can beat me. We both are at the peak of the nascent realm.'' Xiao Zhun was looking at Xiao-Fen like he was looking at a fool.

''What are you talking about you have already broken through to the spirit realm and you are saying you have not are you joking with me Zhun''

''Good only you have the qualifications to be my rival Fen. If you back off from the position of the clan master I can give you the position of the great elder what do you say Fen ''

A formless pressure descended in the surrounding. It bore down on everyone in the training grounds.

''Zhun do you think even if you broke to spirit realm you can beat me I hate to say it but I have already broken to spirit realm a month ago and now I am in the third stage of spirit realm do you think you can still beat me Zhun''

'' The third stage of the spirit realm you did pull over me this time. We shall settle this, matter latter some time.''Xiao zhun was startled for a moment but he adjusted himself. Who was he, The next most favoured candidate to who would get the position of the clan head. He did not want to fight a battle in which he had no chance of winning so he wanted to leave the matter at rest.

''Do you think you can leave just like this after bully my brother'' How could Xiao fen let him leave like this. He wanted to teach the people of the clan to that no one can hurt his brother. If they did he would penalize them.

''What do you want ''

''Ask my brother he was the one who was being targeted now ain't he'' Xiao fen shifted his gaze at xiao Fi to ask his advise

''Nothing much just that Xiao Zu provoked me as long as he can kneel and beg me for forgiveness I can forgive him I do have a big heart after all '' Xiao Fi acted like he was a kind, forgiving man.

Forgave a little while ago who was crying like a little girl damn him. The crowd just laughed inwardly. This guy has great acting skills one must say. If he was in Hollywood he might have got an Oscar for his performance.

'' What, No way I am gonna kneel to him. I didn't do anything wrong brother I shall not kneel nor I am going to beg for forgiveness for this trash '' Xiao zu spoke to his brother

'' It okay if you won't kneel let your big brother do it to my brother what do say big bro Fen''

''Fen this is going over bored he will not kneel he can ask for forgiveness '' The meaning was clear he can ask for forgiveness but not beg.

'' Okay slap your self three times and we shall forget this is my bottom line ''

'' You want me to slap myself Trash''

'' Xiao Zhun I know somethings about you like the crimson lake '' Xiao Fi spoke to Xiao zhun in a voice that only they can hear even though Xiao Fi was crippled but before he was a cripple he was at the peak of beginning qi realm. It was just that he could never cultivate again. He did retain his cultivation.

The moment xiao zhun heard the word crimson lake he was electrified.

''How does this bastard knows about the lake. Don't tell me he was there. This bastard. Wait if he was there why didn't I felt his presence. ''

''I was there and saw the entire process of how you did the deeds now do you want me to tell everything. I also have proof that it was you're doing you can't escape either tell Xiao Zu to slap himself or I go to the punishment department what do you say.''Xiao Fi began to threaten Xiao Zhun

Xiao zhun was thinking to himself should he take the bait or not no.

'' Matter what now I have to take it to damn it is always me how threat people, not the other way round '' Xiao Zhun was conflicted between should he believe it or not

'' You are right my brother was in the wrong he will slap himself three times and this matter shall ends''

''What '' The heart of the spectacular was confused how can he xiao zhun easily admit defeat he was someone who would take revenge form even slightest grievance.

''Xiao Zu he knows something he should not know you can take your revenge later do it for me in return you can take any girl you want from the fragrant hill.'' Xiao Zhun secretly told xiao zu why he wanted him to slap himself.

''Okay big brother I will slap myself '' Xiao zu had no other choice than to listen to his brother

''Of course, you have to hit yourself hard otherwise it would not be a penalty you do understand right'' Xiao Fi did not leave the moment to hit when someone was down.

When Xiao zu heard it his face was completely red. Not red with shame but anger. He began to hate Xiao Fi more and more. Right now he wanted nothing more than to cut xiao fi in hundred pieces, drink his blood, eat his flesh and roast him.

''Clap ...clap....clap...clap ''

In the end, he had to do what his brother ordered him. Unlike the brotherly love between Xiao-Fen and Xiao Fi. Xiao Zhun was more like a big brother who orders his brother around.

The sound of slapping resonated in the surrounding

''Glad now he had slapped himself three times now it's over '' Saying that Xiao Zhun waved at his followers and started to walk out of the training grounds ''

''Brother are you letting him leave just like that won't be it good if you make more trouble for him yes brother? ''Xiao Fi asked Xiao-Fen in a worried manner after all he also wanted his brother to be victorious for the seat of clan master.

''No need to worry he won't make trouble for me ''

''Okay as you say brother '' Xiao Fi stopped asking his brother to make trouble for xiao zhun

''Xiao Chen I can thank you for standing for my brother ''Xiao-Fen thanked Xiao Chen for saving his brother when he was targeted.

''Plz don't say such things I am your subordinate. It's my duty to protect my young master's little brother. Xiao Chen was the son of elder Zhi's subordinate he lost his life in a mission for the clan due to which he was brought up by Elder Zhi because he felt guilty for his subordinate he lost his life protection him. So Elder Zhi brought it to himself to bring this orphan child up by himself. Elder Zhi considers Xiao Chen as his third child. This was also the reason why Xiao Chen being an orphan could be ranked second.

''Xiao Chen don't ever say that again you are not my subordinate but my brother father had also told you many times this'' Xiao-Fen and Xiao Fi both spoke at the same time.

Hearing this Xiao Chen eyes welled up with tears. How can he not cry when he had someone who called him brother.

''Thank you, my brother, for standing for my brother I would like to call you at a feast later for my break through to the spirit realm and my brother Xiao Chen break through to nascent realm later till then take care of your self.''Afterwards, Xiao-Fen group dispersed

THE TWO ELDERS

''See old Wen I told you did not such fine lad he knew when to move forward and when to back off.''

''I didn't get it why does not make more trouble for him. He could make his position as the clan head more solid yea Old Fu ''

'' You don't get it Xiao Zhun will do something to finish off Xiao Fi and that's when Xiao-Fen shall finish it once and for all. When that happens Xiao Zhi will finish Xiao Tenshi so that he could not make trouble his sons future.

''I see but what should we do in this ''

''Nothing just do what we always do watch those people always do whatever they want it's their mess we won't interfere in it wanna a glass ''Elder fu pored himself a glass

''I guess I will do what they always wanted me to do. Pore me a glass too ''Elder Fu pored him a glass of wine.