This Void Devouring Flame seems a bit strange

Looking up at the large golden characters on the stone tablet, Xiao Yan let out a light breath. The gazes around him that suddenly became complicated made him recall the high-spirited time three years ago.

Now his talent for cultivation has returned, and because of the setbacks he experienced in the past, his original character has become more resilient, which can be regarded as a different kind of gain.

Taking a look at the stone tablets that had determined his fate, Xiao Yan smiled gently. His current calm appearance was completely different from the young man who had gotten carried away after the test three years ago.

Under the gazes of everyone, Xiao Yan slowly walked to the end of the crowd, made eye contact with Xun'er's smiling face, and then sat down cross-legged next to her.

As Xiao Yan retreated, there was still silence for a long time in the field, but it soon began to explode.

"There must be something wrong with the test stele!"

"Are you worthy of us? Damn, give us back our money!"

"I'm so disappointed I'm jumping!"

"They are teaming up to fix the match!"

At first, there was only one person who lost control of his emotions and cursed, but after the first curse, the curses continued one after another.

"Quiet!" A high-pitched roar interrupted the shouting and cursing. "This test stone tablet has been used by our Xiao family for a long time. And don't you know how the test stone tablet tests strength?! If anyone still has doubts, then I'll give you a chance next!"

Xiao Zhan stood up - that roar just now was made by him.

"In the next item, those who fail to pass the test have the right to challenge their qualified counterparts! Didn't you suspect that we were faking it? Now we'll give you a chance to [expose the fake]!"

Upon hearing Xiao Zhan's words, there was a sudden commotion in the training ground. Those who had been shouting and cursing just now began to cast fiery gazes towards the group of qualified companions.

But those outstanding tribesmen raised their heads in disdain. Although there is only one level difference between the sixth and seventh levels, without any special accidents, it is very difficult for a person with the sixth level of fighting spirit to defeat an opponent with the seventh level of fighting spirit head-on. Even someone as strong as Sun Wukong, if there is a gap in the combat power index, he needs the Kaio-ken to temporarily improve his strength if he wants to fight Vegeta head-on.

Of course, those who have reached the sixth stage of fighting spirit also understand this, but this is their last chance. Regardless of success or failure, they have to give it a try.

Not surprisingly, many people set their sights on Xiao Yan.

"Do I look like a soft persimmon?" Xiao Yan felt a little amused.

"After all, the fact that he jumped four levels of Dou Qi in one year was too shocking. It was precisely because of this shock that many people were unwilling to believe it in their hearts. It was normal for them to regard Brother Xiao Yan as the best challenger. What's more, there was Mr. Xu Yan fanning the flames."

Xun'er laughed softly, but her voice changed a little when she mentioned "Mr. Xu Yan".

Xiao Yan shrugged helplessly. He also understood that even without Void Devouring Flame’s “adding fuel to the fire”, others would probably still do the same: “Because they don’t want to believe, they choose to deceive themselves…”

After a moment of silence, someone finally couldn't help but stand up.

A sturdy young man, in full view of everyone, quickly walked up to Xiao Yan, bowed slightly, and then shouted loudly: "Cousin Xiao Yan, please!"

Although the young man had a respectful expression, a hint of doubt flashed across his eyes when he looked at Xiao Yan, and there was a slight disdain on his face. Obviously, he did not think that Xiao Yan's seventh level of fighting spirit was real.

Looking at the sturdy young man who took the lead in challenging, the other tribesmen who failed immediately sighed with some regret. From the looks of them, they seemed to be very envious of the first person to take the risk.

Xiao Yan looked at the young man in front of him. Although he did not recognize all the members of his family, he had seen this young man before.

This sturdy young man is called Xiao Ke, and he is from the Great Elder's faction. He usually follows Xiao Ning around like a lackey. He also treated Xiao Ning very well when Xiao Ning was down and out.

As Xiao Yan recalled these past events, the corners of his mouth suddenly curled up slightly.

Looking back at Xun'er who had a playful look in her eyes, Xiao Yan smiled slightly. Under the gaze of everyone, he nodded and chuckled, "Okay, I accept."

Seeing Xiao Yan agreed so readily, Xiao Ke's mouth twitched. According to his idea, Xiao Yan should be nervous at this time, but now, Xiao Yan was so calm, and he started to get nervous instead. His throat couldn't help but gurgle, and Xiao Ke suddenly regretted being the "first one to try something new".

However, the arrow is on the string and has to be shot. Xiao Ke can't regret it anymore. He was the one who proposed the fight. If he regrets it, not only will he be embarrassed, but Xiao Ning will not let him off easily.

"Illusion. Improving four levels of fighting spirit in one year is something that no one can do. This guy must have used some trick to deceive everyone! I will definitely defeat him!"

After forcing himself to take a shot of cardiotonic, Xiao Ke forced a smile and said, "Then let me experience the strength of my cousin Xiao Yan!"

Xiao Yan smiled without saying anything, stood up and walked slowly to the training ground, then made a gesture of invitation to Xiao Ke.

Seeing that Xiao Yan was still as calm as before, Xiao Ke felt even more uneasy. He had no choice but to move slowly into the arena with stiff steps.

Looking at the two people on the field, everyone near the training ground quickly shifted their gazes over.

Xiao Zhan, who was on the high platform, stared at the two of them, and there was inevitably a hint of nervousness in his eyes. Although the stone tablet would not lie and Mr. Xu Yan had no reason to tamper with it, it was impossible for him to say that he was not nervous.

After all, improving four levels of Dou Qi within a year, this speed can be described as "outrageous". Even Xiao Yan three years ago could not have achieved this speed.

And because the achievements he had made were so rich, everyone found it hard to believe. But whether they believed it or not, as long as Xiao Yan fought with others, his true strength would be exposed, and then everyone would be able to see Xiao Yan's true level!

Beside Xiao Zhan, the breathing of the three elders became increasingly rapid. Their dry palms left deep marks on the chair handles, and their cloudy eyes stared at the scene with complicated expressions.

Only Xuwu Tunyan was not nervous at all. Instead, he asked Yu Xiao and Galeya beside him, "Who do you think will win?"

Jia Lieya looked down and frowned, "It's hard to say. The young man opposite Xiao Yan is tall and strong, so his physical strength must be quite strong."

Yu Xiao, however, was the opposite of Jialeya: "I think Young Master Xiao Yan will win."

"Oh? Why?"

"Because Mr. Xu Yan, you still look relaxed."

"That's right." Xuwu Tunyan smiled, "And you see, when he went on stage just now, Xiao Yan's steps were obviously very relaxed, while that guy's steps were very stiff, which shows that he himself is not sure, and he is afraid before the battle, which is a big taboo."

"Mr. Xu Yan really has a good vision." Galiya couldn't help but admire.

“It’s just a trifle.” Xuwu Tunyan waved his hand. Of course, he would not say that he knew the result in advance and then judged that Xiao Yan would win. “Don’t blink, just watch this fight carefully.”

Yu Xiao and Galeya turned their eyes to the training ground, while Xuwu Tunyan took out the recording crystal. It would be a shame not to record such a commemorative scene.

"It's absolutely fake!" Xiao Ning said viciously at the edge of the square.

"It should... be fake, right?" Xiao Mei said uneasily in the crowd. She also found it hard to believe that this young man who had been silent for three years could suddenly achieve such terrifying results.

Under the complicated gazes, Xiao Yan and Xiao Ke in the field had completed the formalities before the fight.

With his palms slightly raised, a faint fighting spirit surrounded them. Xiao Ke took a deep breath, stomped his feet hard on the ground, and rushed towards Xiao Yan.

"Mountain-Splitting Palm!" The fighting spirit on Xiao Ke's right palm condensed slightly, and he swung his right palm, slashing it fiercely towards Xiao Yan's chest.

The Mountain-Splitting Palm is a yellow-grade intermediate fighting skill. In the Xiao family, only members with the fifth level of fighting spirit or above are qualified to learn it.

Facing such a fierce attack, Xiao Yan didn't care. When his palm was about to chop his shoulder, Xiao Yan slowly moved a step to the left. After a year of physical training, his reaction speed had improved a lot, and it was easy for him to dodge such a rough attack.

It was this one step distance, neither more nor less, that was just enough to avoid Xiao Ke's sure-fire attack. Just as Xiao Ke's attack missed, Xiao Yan's palm pressed on his shoulder seemingly casually.

"Gravel Palm!"

Stone Breaking Palm, a low-level yellow-level fighting skill, only requires three levels of fighting spirit to learn due to its low level. But with Xiao Yan's current strength, it still has considerable power.

"Bang!" With a muffled sound, Xiao Ke's originally ruddy face suddenly turned pale. With a muffled groan, he staggered back. Although he still tried to hold on, he finally lost his balance and fell to the ground.

The whole place fell silent. If the previous test of the stone tablet could still raise doubts, then Xiao Ke's defeat proved that Xiao Yan's strength was genuine and there was no fraud.

After defeating the opponent with one palm, Xiao Yan shook his head in boredom. This kind of opponent was really not challenging at all. It was as easy as beating up a roadside monster.

Xiao Zhan on the high platform let out a long breath, and finally felt relieved.

"...Really, really, it's the seventh level of fighting spirit..." Looking at Xiao Ke lying on the ground, Xiao Mei covered her mouth with her small hands and murmured in shock.