Battle Through the Heavens: Clan Leader, I'm sorry, now I just want to be a good person.

"Xiao Fan, a one-star Dou Zhe!"

If everyone was shocked by Xiao Yan's talent recovery and acknowledged Xiao Xun'er's talent, then Xiao Fan's reaction was one of utter disbelief.

In everyone's eyes, Xiao Fan was just an ordinary disciple of the Xiao family, and his strength was only at the middle to upper level of the family disciples. Even in the test a year ago, Xiao Fan was only at the sixth level of Dou Qi.

Xiao Yan was able to advance four levels in a year not only because it was easier to go from the third to the seventh level of Dou Qi, but also because of his past talent. So, although everyone was surprised, they could still convince themselves that Xiao Yan's talent had returned.

However, Xiao Fan is just an ordinary disciple of the Xiao family. He only came into the public eye in the past year because he and Xiao Yan had been cultivating in the back mountain. So how could he suddenly jump from the sixth level of Dou Qi to the ranks of Dou Zhe?

Ignoring the strange atmosphere, Xiao Fan slowly walked to Xiao Yan's side and sat down under everyone's gaze.

"Ahem..." On the high platform, Xiao Zhan was the first to recover. He smiled smugly and coughed lightly, drawing everyone's attention back to the stage.

Nevertheless, some people still find Xiao Fan's progress unbelievable.

"The test is over. Now, let's move on to the next item. Those who did not pass have the right to challenge their qualified peers. Remember, you only have one chance," Xiao Zhan announced loudly.

Upon hearing this, most of the intense gazes in the arena turned to Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan.

Xiao Fan had anticipated this, but Xiao Yan smiled wryly and paused, "Do I look like an easy target?"

“Brother Xiao Yan reached the fourth level of Dou Qi in just one year, exactly reaching the seventh level of Dou Qi. This rise is like a miracle, and naturally they don’t want to believe it.” Although she was speaking to Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun’er’s gaze was unusually fixed on Xiao Fan.

He shrugged helplessly and exchanged a glance with Xiao Fan. "Is it because you don't want to believe it that you're deceiving yourself?"

In the otherwise calm atmosphere, someone finally couldn't help but stand up.

A burly young man walked up to Xiao Fan and his companions in full view of everyone. He glanced at Xiao Yan and Xiao Fan, but chose the stronger Xiao Fan. "Cousin Xiao Fan, please!"

Although the young man appeared respectful, his eyes held a hint of doubt and disdain when he looked at Xiao Fan. It seemed he also believed that Xiao Fan and his companions had used some method to deceive the elders and evade the testing stone's detection. After all, Xiao Fan had once been at a similar level to him, and he didn't believe Xiao Fan could have made such a significant improvement.

Xiao Fan looked at the young man who challenged him. He recognized him as Xiao Shan, who was just an ordinary disciple of the Xiao family. When Xiao Fan first transmigrated, his level was probably about the same as Xiao Shan's. Shaking his head, Xiao Fan said loudly, "I accept!"

Looking at the burly young man who took the initiative, the others sighed with regret, seemingly envious of the first person to try something new.

Xiao Fan walked to the center of the arena and gestured for Xiao Shan to enter.

Looking at the calm Xiao Fan, Xiao Shan felt a sense of unease. Then he thought that failing the exam would mean being sent to work in a remote town, and he might never have the chance to come back. His expression hardened and he said, "Cousin Xiao Fan, be careful."

Under the complex gazes of many, Xiao Fan and Xiao Shan had completed the pre-fight etiquette.

With his palms slightly raised, Xiao Shan took a deep breath. A faint aura of battle qi swirled around his hands, and he stomped his feet hard on the ground, charging towards Xiao Fan.

Low-level combat doesn't involve any fancy skills; it's all about realistic, visceral clashes.

"Splitting Mountain Palm!"

As he approached Xiao Fan, Xiao Shan gathered his fighting spirit in his right hand and slashed fiercely at Xiao Fan's chest.

The Mountain-Splitting Palm is a mid-level Yellow Rank fighting skill. Only disciples of the Xiao family with a fighting spirit of level five or above are qualified to learn it!

Xiao Fan looked at Xiao Shan's palm strike and a hint of boredom flashed in his eyes. With the guidance of Yao Lao and the support of the system, as well as a year of sparring with Xiao Yan, his combat experience was already quite sufficient.

Not to mention that higher-level fighting techniques are not necessarily better, but rather depend on the user's familiarity with them. Mastering a low-level fighting technique can completely surpass a high-level fighting technique that the user is unfamiliar with.

At this moment, Xiao Shan was like this, using the highest level of fighting techniques he could learn to fight, thinking that he could maximize his strength. In fact, he was making a big mistake. He would have been better off using this time to seriously study low-level Yellow Rank fighting techniques. The strength he could unleash might have been three points stronger.

Seeing the hand getting closer and closer, Xiao Fan took a step back with his left foot, gently deflected Xiao Shan's attack with his left hand, grabbed Xiao Shan's waist with his right hand while he was still inertia, and casually threw Xiao Shan behind him.

He easily neutralized Xiao Shan's attack without even using any fighting techniques.

Xiao Zhan, standing on the high platform, looked at Xiao Fan's response with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He could tell that Xiao Fan was able to easily deflect Xiao Shan's attack, not only because Xiao Shan was unfamiliar with fighting techniques, but also because Xiao Fan had a wealth of combat experience. From the fact that he could think of using Xiao Shan's strength against him in such a short time and throw him away without using his fighting spirit, it was clear that Xiao Fan's combat experience might even surpass that of many family guards who had already gone out to participate in missions.

The entire arena fell silent. Xiaoshan's defeat perfectly confirmed everyone's suspicions.

Looking at Xiao Fan standing with his hands behind his back on the field, everyone slowly gasped. To be able to easily defeat Xiao Shan, a sixth-level Dou Qi cultivator, without using Dou Qi, meant Xiao Fan's strength was definitely above the seventh level of Dou Qi. It seemed that Xiao Fan's strength as a one-star Dou Zhe was indeed real.

Thinking of this, everyone looked at Xiao Yan again. Everyone knew that the two of them had been cultivating in the back mountain for the past year. At first, everyone was just watching them with the intention of making a fool of themselves.

Now, the terrifying speed at which both of them advanced four levels of Dou Qi in just one year has led everyone to wonder if there are some rare and precious treasures in the back mountain.

Or perhaps, the two of them have some secret that no one else knows.

Looking at the two boys staring at each other from the high platform, Xiao Zhan remembered the grievances his child had suffered over the past three years and finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The three elders looked at Xiao Zhan laughing heartily and sighed inwardly, but did not stop him. It seemed that Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan had truly soared to new heights, and their grandson would never be able to catch up with them. Four levels in a year, this terrifying speed of advancement was enough to shock anyone.

Xiao Fan casually swept his gaze over the surrounding disciples and slowly asked, "Anyone else who wants to challenge me?"

Seeing the innocent teenagers pretending to be stupid, Xiao Fan shrugged and walked back to Xiao Yan's side.

"Senior brother, congratulations on your outstanding achievements!" Xiao Yan sincerely congratulated Xiao Fan upon his return.

Xiao Fan smiled and patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder. "Three years ago, these people looked at you with the same admiration. But three years later, will you still feel proud because of those looks?"

Xiao Fan grinned. Although he had lost some things in the past three years, they were insignificant compared to what he had gained.

Xiao Xun'er, who was standing next to Xiao Yan, tilted her head and said to Xiao Fan, "Brother Xiao Fan, it's really amazing that you advanced from the sixth level of Dou Qi to Dou Zhe in just one year!"

Hearing Xiao Xun'er's words, Xiao Fan grinned, "Xun'er, don't tease me. Xiao Yan advanced to the Dou Zhe level at the age of twelve. Besides, aren't you the same?"