*Chapter 11: Achieving Fighter Again, The Title of Genius Never Fades*

What a brilliant nurturing technique...

Xun'er was pleasantly surprised as she enjoyed the experience.

If it were to follow the natural course, it would take her another six months to a year for her body to fully mature before she could begin cultivating Dou Qi.

However, after being nurtured by this method, she could start cultivating tomorrow.

After some effort, perhaps because Xun'er's constitution was different from that of ordinary people, even Xiao Yan, who had reached the sixth stage of Dou Qi and continuously absorbed the world's energy using the "Dou Qi Foundation Establishment Technique," was drenched in sweat by the end.

Only after Xiao Yan had left for a long while did Xun'er slowly open her eyes. Looking in the direction where Xiao Yan had disappeared, her delicate lips pursed slightly. "Xiao Yan gege..."

The next day, the entire Wutan City was in an uproar!

It was because the Xiao Clan's genius, Xiao Yan, had started cultivating at the mere age of four!

Back then, when he was just one year old, he had already possessed the strength of a fourth-stage Dou Qi. Xiao Yan's name had long spread throughout Wutan City.

Everyone was extremely curious. What kind of extraordinary power would a genius who seemed to be born with Dou Qi display once he started cultivating?

Inside his ring, there was Yao Lao, who frantically devoured Dou Qi. Xiao Yan cultivated diligently every day in a cross-legged position, giving off the impression that he had just begun cultivating that very day.

Of course, every day, Xiao Yan used the "Ice-Skin Jade-Bone Nurturing Technique" to nurture the meridians of Xiao Mei, Xiao Yu, and Xun'er. It gradually became a routine for him.

Even when he used his exceptional talent to upgrade this technique again, enhancing its nurturing effect, Xiao Yan never ceased the practice.

Time flowed like water, quietly passing through his fingers. Unnoticed, seven years went by.

"Dou Qi, seventh stage!"

"Xiao Mei, Dou Qi: seventh stage! Level: Advanced!"

"Yay!" Upon hearing the examiner announce her results, the young girl turned around and waved towards the distant black-robed youth, a proud smile blooming on her face.

Although the girl's age couldn't be described as stunningly beautiful, her young, slightly childish face exuded a faint charm. The blend of purity and allure made her the center of attention.

Unlike the other clan members who looked on enviously, the young girl in the blue dress beside the black-robed youth said calmly, "Seventh-stage Dou Qi. It seems someone has put quite an effort into helping cousin Xiao Mei."

In seven years, Xun'er had grown into a graceful young lady, her serene and cool demeanor like that of a freshly blooming green lotus.

Faced with Xun'er's clearly suggestive words, Xiao Yan raised his hand to touch his nose. "The Dou Qi stages cannot be assisted by external forces. All of this is due to Xiao Mei's own effort. How could anyone else help her?"

Xun'er wrinkled her delicate nose slightly. "It's a pity cousin Xiao Yu is busy training hard to join the Jia Nan Academy. Otherwise, we could have quite a show to watch."

Xiao Yan's pitch-black eyes blinked slightly. Thanks to his miraculous nurturing technique, the talents of the three girls had significantly improved.

For instance, Xiao Mei had reached the seventh stage of Dou Qi three years ahead of schedule.

As for Xiao Yu, her original talent made it a sure thing for her to join the Jia Nan Academy in the future. She was simply too nervous about it.

"Next, Xiao Xun'er!"

In the midst of the noisy crowd, the examiner's voice rang out again.

As the elegant name was called out, the crowd suddenly quieted down, and all eyes shifted abruptly.

Whether it was her beauty, temperament, or talent, Xun'er was far superior to the earlier Xiao Mei. It was no wonder that everyone reacted in this manner.

"I wonder how many stages of Dou Qi Miss Xun'er has reached this year!" Countless people eagerly turned their gaze toward the direction of the Magic Stone Monument.

With graceful steps, Xun'er walked to the monument. She reached out her small hand and gently touched it.

After a brief moment of stillness, the stone monument emitted a dazzling light once more.

"Dou Qi: ninth stage! Level: Advanced!"

Looking at the words on the stone monument, the entire field fell into a moment of silence!

"Tsk tsk, ninth-stage Dou Qi, how remarkable! At this rate, it may take just another six months for Miss Xun'er to become a true Fighter!"

"Indeed worthy of being one of the top geniuses in the clan!"

After the silence, everyone around couldn't help but swallow. Their eyes were filled with awe.

Dou Qi, the path every Fighter must tread. Only by cultivating it to its peak and condensing a Dou Qi cyclone can one become a respected Fighter!

Xiao Mei furrowed her delicate brows as she stared at the girl in front of the stone monument, her face tinged with frustration.

She had been training hard for a year, but compared to this girl, she still fell far behind.

Xiao Yan saw this and felt helpless.

Some things can't be surpassed just by effort.

Everyone has the same amount of time to cultivate. While Xiao Mei was working hard, Xun'er wasn't idle either.

Currently, both of them were cultivating the same Dou Qi training method. In the end, what matters most is pure talent.

If Xun'er manages to break through to become a Fighter and gains access to various powerful techniques and elixirs, the gap between them will only widen.

"Xiao Yan!"

When the examiner called out this name, it was filled with respect.

All eyes in the arena moved with the sound, fixing on the handsome youth in a black robe.

This was the number one genius of the Xiao Clan!

"Xun'er, don't be too surprised later, alright?" Watching the young girl in the blue dress walk back, Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows at Xun'er with a playful smile.

Xun'er toyed with a strand of her green hair, muttering, "Could it be that you've advanced to become a Fighter?"

For ordinary Dou Qi levels, there were no secrets from her soul perception.

But Xiao Yan's strength had always been a mystery to her.

The training ground fell into a hush as they watched the black-robed youth move forward. Pairs of fiery eyes were locked onto the young man, not daring to blink.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Xiao Yan reached out and placed his hand on the icy black stone monument. The vast Dou Qi within him surged rapidly.

With the infusion of Dou Qi, the monument remained still for a moment, then suddenly burst into a dazzling light...

*Fighter: One Star!*

Looking at the four shining golden words on the stone monument, the training ground fell silent for a moment. Then, the sound of people drawing in breaths reverberated through the area, freezing everyone's expressions at this moment.

"Young Master Xiao Yan, One-Star Fighter!"

Awed by the golden words, the examiner couldn't help but exclaim, shaking his head in admiration.

(End of Chapter)