Looking at the four golden characters on the black stone tablet, a slight silence fell over the training ground, followed by gasps of astonishment. Everyone's expression froze momentarily.
"Mo Yu, a one-star Dou Zhe!"
The Second Elder, somewhat stunned by the sight, wiped his dim eyes and, after confirming that there was no mistake, shook his head in amazement. He then shouted loudly in his elderly voice.
All eyes, after a moment of hesitation, were fixed on the black stone tablet, which was glowing with golden light.
In the VIP seats, the sound of tea cups falling to the ground was constant. The representatives from various forces in Wu Tan City were all stunned, their faces full of disbelief.
The purpose of their visit had been to confirm whether the Xiao family's twin dragons were truly as powerful as the rumors suggested. However, the current situation on the field not only confirmed the rumors but also exceeded their expectations.
Not only had the fallen genius Xiao Yan regained his talent, but the Xiao family had also produced the prodigious Mo Yu! A sixteen-year-old fighter who had jumped four levels in one year (starting from the initial seven levels of fighting spirit to becoming a one-star Dou Zhe, which is also a stage). While not as impressive as Xiao Yan's five-level leap in one year, Mo Yu's achievement was still remarkable due to the difficulty of advancing from fighting spirit to fighter level.
"The Xiao family has struck gold this time..." The people in the VIP seats took a deep breath and murmured among themselves. Two individuals had made significant leaps in fighting spirit within a year, and one had even reached the fighter level. The future of the Xiao family appeared extremely bright.
"Given this rate of progress, perhaps... in a few decades, the Xiao family might have two Dou Huang-level powerhouses." Everyone in the VIP seats exchanged looks, a hint of apprehension flashing in their minds. The thought of one family boasting two Dou Huang was formidable indeed.
The three major families of the Gama Empire would likely take note, and the imperial royal family might also be cautious. Two Dou Huang would firmly secure two of the top ten spots in the Jia Ma Empire's strongest individuals, placing them at the pinnacle.
Seeing the talents of Mo Yu and Xiao Yan, no one dared to question the title of "The Twin Dragons of the Xiao Family" anymore. The Xiao family was now the subject of envy and even jealousy.
On the high platform, clan leader Xiao Zhan was deeply moved by the sight of the golden characters on the black stone tablet. After a moment, he let out a breath, cast a gratified look at both the young man in blue on the field and the young man in black in the audience, and laughed.
"As expected of the Xiao family's twin dragons, magnificent!"
As the patriarch of the Xiao family and Xiao Yan's father, Xiao Zhan was immensely pleased and excited that not only had his son regained his talent, but another genius had emerged in the Xiao family.
"Patriarch Xiao, the cultivation talents of the two dragons of the Xiao family are truly astounding. It seems your family is poised for great advancement," Ya Fei remarked, her gaze fixed on the young man in green on the field. A gleam of interest flashed in her beautiful eyes as she spoke with a smile.
Xiao Zhan laughed heartily, his pride and excitement barely contained. He politely cupped his hands towards Ya Fei and casually remarked, "Miss Ya Fei, you are too kind. These two youngsters are always very secretive. One's talent fluctuates, and the other remains mysterious. I just hope they can maintain stability."
Ya Fei's seductive eyes curved slightly as she smiled softly and charmingly. While she wasn't sure whether Xiao Yan's talent was enduring or merely a fleeting phenomenon, she found Mo Yu quite intriguing. She decided she would interact more with the Xiao family and try to build a stronger connection.
Under the platform, Xiao Yu stared at the black stone tablet in shock, her face somewhat stiff. After a long moment, her chest rose and fell with agitation. She turned to Xiao Ning, who was also shocked, and said angrily, "Didn't you say he was only at the ninth level? How did he advance again?"
Xiao Ning, still in disbelief, replied, "He was indeed at the ninth level last month... This month, it seems he made another breakthrough?"
"How is it possible to advance from the ninth level to a one-star fighter in just one month? Is this guy really that kind of genius!?" Xiao Yu's eyebrows shot up in frustration. The speed of his advancement rivaled even the geniuses on Canaan Academy's inner school strong list.
Momentarily, she forgot about Xiao Yan's astonishing training speed, her mind focused solely on Mo Yu. Was he really a genius?
At this moment, Xiao Yan looked at the golden characters and said with a hint of envy, "Cousin Mo Yu's strength is improving so quickly. I wonder when I'll break through to the Fighter level."
Xun'er, standing beside him, smiled elegantly and said, "Brother Xiao Yan is quite ambitious. Your progress of five levels in fighting spirit this year is already impressive, and yet you still wish to break through to the Fighter level immediately. You are a monster among monsters. But cousin Mo Yu is indeed formidable; he's caught up with Xun'er."
Xiao Yan gave an awkward smile. With both Xun'er and Mo Yu having become fighters, his own achievement of advancing five levels in a year seemed less remarkable.
At this moment, Yao Lao in the ring suddenly spoke, "Don't be envious. Your cousin Mo Yu has a great opportunity, and his future growth may surpass yours. I have a vague feeling that after breaking through to become a fighter, he seems to have undergone some kind of transformation. This transformation may not be visible now, but in the future, he could become much stronger than Xun'er. Fortunately, the two of you have a good relationship, and you hold the title of the Xiao family's twin dragons. It seems that the future of the continent will be quite interesting..."
Hearing Yao Lao's message, Xiao Yan's mind focused intensely. He had some suspicions about Mo Yu's secrets, similar to what Yao Lao had once revealed to him. Everyone has their own opportunities, and Xiao Yan wasn't envious or jealous. However, the idea that Mo Yu might possess a secret greater than Xun'er's was surprising.
Xun'er's mystery and power had been deeply impressed upon him since childhood, so the notion that Mo Yu might surpass Xun'er was particularly startling.
Yao Lao, in the dark space of the ring, was even more astonished than Xiao Yan. Knowing Xun'er's background as part of the eight ancient clans, he was familiar with such powerful forces. The idea of a physique surpassing those of the eight ancient tribes was truly intriguing.