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"Brother Xiao Yan, Xun'er is leaving."

The day after the coming-of-age ceremony was also the last period Xiao Xun'er spent in the Xiao family.

Despite her reluctance, she knew that if she disobeyed her father's orders, even more powerful family elders would come to the Xiao family in person.

Even then, I still wouldn't be able to change my fate of being taken away, and it would bring a lot of trouble to the Xiao family.

"So fast?"

Xiao Yan looked at the beautiful girl standing opposite him. Her eyes seemed to be glistening with tears, and she was gently biting her lip, as if she had made a great decision.

"That's right. I originally planned to leave quietly, but when I thought about not being able to see Brother Xiao Yan for a long time, Xun'er couldn't help herself."

Her face was full of helplessness, while Xiao Yan simply reached out and patted her head.

"If you miss me, look at the beads I gave you more often. When we meet next time, we'll both be impressed!"

Xiao Yan knew he couldn't stop anything, and he wouldn't ask Xun'er to stay.

All he could do was keep up with her until one day he could personally visit her family.

Before that, Xiao Yan will not make too many promises.

"Yes, I will remember Brother Xiao Yan. Goodbye then."

Xun'er turned around and took two slow steps. Xiao Yan stared at her back in a daze.

Just then, Xun'er suddenly turned around and threw herself into Xiao Yan's arms.

The two embraced tightly, but said nothing.

After a long while, Xun'er slowly released Xiao Yan and strengthened her resolve.

She wants to return to her family and become its strongest member. Then, she can make all the decisions for herself.

Goodbye, Brother Xiao Yan.

Goodbye, Xun'er.

The girl eventually left, but the lingering scent of her body remained in the air.

Xiao Yan stood there blankly until the sky gradually darkened before he came to his senses.

He wants to become stronger!

Originally, this was just a very general idea, but now, it seems that there is a clear goal.

"Sigh, even with the title of genius, I'm like a toad trying to eat a swan. But even a toad, if it grows big enough, can swallow a dragon!"

Train until you drop dead!

Xiao Yan returned to his room and opened the "Flame-Playing Technique" that Xun'er had given him.

As the scroll slowly unfurled, countless words imprinted with soul essence flooded into Xiao Yan's mind.

"Flame Manipulation Technique, Mid-Level Earth-Rank Cultivation Technique!"

The first phrase that flashed into Xiao Yan's mind shocked him: "Mid-level Earth Rank!"

Even a Dou Huang level expert might not be able to obtain a cultivation technique of this caliber, yet Xun'er practically gave it to him for free.

This put even more pressure on Xiao Yan, making him deeply wary of the power behind Xun'er.

However, he quickly put those thoughts aside. What he needed to do now was to replace the original cultivation method with this brand new one.

"Flame Manipulation Technique, a mid-level Earth-rank cultivation method, allows cultivators to rapidly improve their control over flames, and also enables them to fuse flames and create entirely new ones!"

This cultivation technique was specially chosen by Xun'er for Xiao Yan, and it represents the limit of what Xiao Yan can currently cultivate.

If it were a higher-level cultivation technique, with Xiao Yan's current cultivation level, he simply wouldn't be able to operate normally, and it might even cause adverse reactions in his body.

At best, it will hinder one's cultivation; at worst, it will lead to demonic possession!

The soul imprint within Xiao Yan's cultivation technique also allowed him to fully master this level of technique even at the Dou Shi level.

As the night passed, Xiao Yan continued to try to rebuild his cultivation technique. Finally, at dawn, he slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid air, marking the completion of his mission.

The soul imprint on the cultivation manual in his hand also disappeared, turning it into an ordinary handwritten copy.

A technique imprinted on the soul can be imprinted in one's mind even on the first viewing.

While handwritten copies still have some value, mastering them would require an exponentially longer period of cultivation.

Even for those with extraordinary talent, it takes an extremely long time to fully learn it, which makes its value far less than that of the soul itself.

In the Dou Qi Continent, the higher the level of a cultivation technique, the higher the combat power.

It is generally divided into three parts of improvement. The first point is the cultivation speed. The absorption speed of battle qi of high-level cultivation techniques is far greater than that of low-level cultivation techniques.

Secondly, the capacity of battle qi. The higher the level of the technique, the larger the qi vortex capacity, and the more battle qi it can hold.

Thirdly, there is the quality of battle qi. The higher the level of the technique, the purer it will be after being absorbed into the body through breathing and circulation, compared to ordinary techniques.

People of the same cultivation level, those with higher-level techniques can easily crush those with lower-level techniques.

After replacing his original low-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique with the Flame-Playing Technique, Xiao Yan felt that his Dou Qi capacity had increased more than tenfold!

As the Dou Qi was continuously filled into the Dou Qi vortex, Xiao Yan's cultivation level also jumped significantly!

Two-star Grand Master!

The tenfold increase in Dou Qi capacity allowed Xiao Yan to surpass the limits of a Dou Shi and surge to the level of a two-star Great Dou Shi.

At this point, Xiao Yan officially became the fourth Great Dou Master of the Xiao family, a two-star Great Dou Master at the young age of sixteen!

After advancing to the Great Dou Master level, Xiao Yan's Dou Qi strength increased significantly, and his Dou Qi Gauze Robe transformed into a more robust Dou Qi Armor.

Even if ten of them joined forces, they might not be able to defeat the person they were just a day ago.

"Cool!"

This feeling of being filled with fighting spirit made Xiao Yan feel refreshed and he couldn't help but look up at the sky and roar.

After advancing to the Great Battle Master level, there was nothing left in the entire city of Wutan to cherish.

To continue improving, you must leave here and move to a bigger stage.

Inside the Xiao family council hall, Xiao Zhan's eyes widened as he sensed the terrifying aura emanating from Xiao Yan.

"Yan'er, you've already reached the Great Dou Master level?!"

These words greatly shocked the elders present. A six-star Dou Shi at fifteen was already extraordinary, let alone a Grand Dou Shi at sixteen?

If the Yunlan Sect found out about this, their sect leader would probably have to personally come to their door to accept disciples.

"That's right, Father." Xiao Yan smiled confidently. "This is all thanks to Xun'er's help, but she has already left Wutan City, and I also plan to leave here."

"What? You're leaving Utan City?"

Xiao Zhan's face showed surprise, but he quickly understood Xiao Yan's meaning: "Yes, Wutan City is ultimately too small to allow you to spread your wings and fly. However, Father still wants to ask, where do you plan to go next?"

Even though Xiao Yan is already a Great Dou Master, in Xiao Zhan's eyes, he is still a child.

"Father, I plan to visit my eldest and second eldest brothers in the Tagor Desert first, and then make further plans."

Xiao Yan revealed his destination: to travel northwest through the Monster Mountain Range and then head to the Tagor Desert.

Xiao Zhan ultimately did not object to Xiao Yan's plan: "Very well, you are an adult now, and it is not appropriate for your father to keep you by my side any longer. When you get there, please give my regards to your eldest and second brothers."

"Of course, in that case, I will set off now."

Xun'er's departure left Xiao Yan with no desire to stay, so he could only suppress his feelings by constantly traveling.

"Wait, now you are the hope of the Xiao family, and the position of head of the family will probably be yours in the future. Take this with you."

After speaking, Xiao Zhan released his fighting spirit and forced out an ancient and precious jade from his body.

"This ancient jade has been passed down through generations of my Xiao family and can only be controlled by the family head. Now I am entrusting it to you. You must take good care of it. Also, before you leave, go to the ancestral land to say goodbye to your mother."

Xiao Yan solemnly accepted the ancient jade and kowtowed three times to Xiao Zhan.

"Father, your son is leaving."