Chapter 84: I

Yao Lao indeed thought so.

Nalan Yanran is indeed a genius, but only a genius of a small place.

In this world, without any background, it is always difficult for those at the bottom to climb upward.

Even for Xiao Yan, whom Yao Lao chose, Xiao Yan's own identity is not simple either.

The Xiao Clan is one of the Ancient Clans.

If it were not for the fact that the ancestors of the Xiao Clan wanted to charge toward the Dou Di realm in the past and failed.

The current Xiao Clan, even in Zhongzhou, is a major power.

Xiao Yan is merely a member of a small family in Wutan City, but his ancestors were one of the Ancient Clans, possessing a profound foundation.

Nalan Yanran only comes from an ordinary family, and the Yunlan Sect is also just an ordinary small sect.

Nalan Yanran's future can be seen at a glance; the best result is merely dominating a small place.

Yao Lao intends to temper Xiao Yan's perspective and vision, and at the same time, he is also encouraging Xiao Yan.

He told Xiao Yan many things about Zhongzhou, which made Xiao Yan's blood boil.

Xiao Yan is by nature a person of resilient character; otherwise, during the three years when his Dou Qi dissipated, he would have gone mad long ago.

Now, hearing Yao Lao's words, he has further solidified his heart of a powerhouse.

"Remember, Zhongzhou, Zhongzhou is the center of this continent, and Zhongzhou is your stage, your future."

When Yao Lao first began to cultivate Xiao Yan, it was to have Xiao Yan help him recast his physical body.

But as he spent time with Xiao Yan, he has come to regard Xiao Yan as his closest Disciple, sparing no effort to cultivate him.

Yao Lao, this "old grandfather" to Xiao Yan, is indeed very qualified.

But whether it is this old grandfather or the Son of Luck, they absolutely did not expect it.

They have "hacked," and Nalan Yanran has also "hacked," and she has hacked even more significantly than them.

Xiao Yan took a deep breath and said, "Teacher, I understand. This trip to the Yunlan Sect is merely to settle the Causality and reconcile with the self from three years ago."

After three years of cultivation, Xiao Yan is no longer the impulsive youth he once was.

Battle after battle has given him an invincible aura and forged an invincible heart.

He does not believe Nalan Yanran will be his match, but this Three-Year Agreement must still be carried out.

Not for anything else, but simply to draw a complete full stop to three years ago.

Yao Lao nodded, feeling very gratified in his heart.

Back then, through a twist of fate, he was awakened by Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan is indeed a talent worth molding; Yao Lao's long-standing expectation for Xiao Yan is for him to at least become the continent's top powerhouse—a Nine-Star Peak Dou Sheng.

And then see if there is an opportunity to charge toward the Dou Di realm.

After all, the cultivation technique Yao Lao taught Xiao Yan is related to the Dou Di.

"That's right. Your gaze should not be limited to this remote place, and your opponent has never been the so-called Nalan Yanran."

Yao Lao taught earnestly, "You must look at the entire continent; you must set your sights on Zhongzhou."

Xiao Yan nodded; he has only just stepped onto his own path of a powerhouse.

Thinking about those things is still quite far off; the key now is to settle the grievances of three years ago and draw a perfect full stop to these three years.

Xiao Yan walked step by step toward the Yunlan Sect. By the time he reached the front of the Yunlan Sect, the aura on his body had already condensed to a terrifying degree.

Ready to strike at any moment, waiting only for a great battle.

Xiao Yan looked at the Yunlan Sect. That annulment of the engagement three years ago was the source of all his unwillingness back then, and the source of his stepping onto the path of a powerhouse.

Now it is time to end all of this.

Nalan Yanran, I wonder if you can still be as arrogant and overbearing as you were three years ago?

Xiao Yan honed his state to a perfect peak and said in a loud voice, "Nalan Yanran, the three-year period has arrived. Xiao Yan has come to fulfill the Three-Year Agreement."

And within the Yunlan Sect, the aura on Nalan Yanran's body was becoming increasingly powerful.

She let out a long breath and said, "Finally a Dou Sheng."

Nalan Yanran said to herself, "At the Dou Sheng realm, dealing with Xiao Yan should be no problem, right? Should be?"

Nalan Yanran was still a bit uncertain; after all, her opponent is the Son of Luck.

It is precisely because of the existence of the Heavens Mall that Nalan Yanran could break through to Dou Sheng at such a young age.

If it were just on this Dou Qi Continent, even the most brilliant Heavenly Pride could not break through to Dou Sheng in such a short time.

Even those powerhouses who had already stepped into the Dou Di realm were not this monstrous when they were young.

Of course, this is also because Nalan Yanran's "hack" is too big.

The level of the Douqi World is not high; any item she casually exchanges for from a higher-level world is a supreme opportunity and Creation.

And just as Nalan Yanran was still thinking about playing it safe, Xiao Yan's voice reached inside the Yunlan Sect.

Some people in the Yunlan Sect naturally knew about the Three-Year Agreement.

But in reality, no one took it to heart.

For example, Nalan Yanran; if it weren't for joining the Chat Group and seeing the relevant plot, she would have forgotten it long ago.

Now that Xiao Yan has come knocking, the people of the Yunlan Sect are naturally very confused.

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Nalan Yanran could not help but let out a long breath.

"He's here!"

The hesitation in Nalan Yanran's eyes disappeared completely, replaced by unprecedented firmness.

Xiao Yan has a Golden Finger as the Son of Luck, but she, Nalan Yanran, also possesses a Golden Finger after joining the Heavens Chat Group.

So there is absolutely no need to fear Xiao Yan.

Nalan Yanran walked out of her place of seclusion and looked at Xiao Yan, her gaze somewhat complex.

Xiao Yan was the same, but this complexity soon vanished.

Xiao Yan looked at Nalan Yanran and said, "Nalan Yanran, long time no see. The three-year agreement has arrived; are you ready?"

It is difficult to distinguish right from wrong in past grievances, but now it is time to put a period to the past.

Nalan Yanran said indifferently, "Xiao Yan, you are not my match, leave."

Hearing Nalan Yanran's words, Xiao Yan could not help but laugh loudly and said, "Nalan Yanran, you are still as arrogant as you were three years ago!"

Powerful Dou Qi spread around Xiao Yan, displaying his own invincible strength.

His strength was enough to dominate the younger generation.

For three years, he had been cultivating every moment, fighting every moment.

This three-year period of tempering had given him the strength to look down upon the younger generation.

"Nalan Yanran, I, Xiao Yan, am no longer the me of three years ago, and you are not the you of three years ago either."

Xiao Yan said in a deep voice, "Nalan Yanran, make your move, let me, Xiao Yan, see what progress you have made in these three years."

Nalan Yanran sighed faintly, her voice like an orchid in an empty valley.

"You are right; you are not the you of three years ago, and I am not the me of three years ago."

A powerful Dou Sheng aura pressed down from her body.

"Three years have passed, I am a Dou Sheng, what about you?"

Once Nalan Yanran spoke, the air became silent for a moment.

Dou Sheng, that is a peerless powerhouse standing at the peak of this continent.

Nalan Yanran is a Dou Sheng?

Becoming a Dou Sheng powerhouse at such a young age?

Xiao Yan, who had always appeared calm and indifferent, completely broke down.

"Dou Sheng, this is impossible!"

Xiao Yan had only learned of the Dou Sheng realm from Yao Lao.

The strongest on this continent is merely a Nine-Star Dou Sheng.

How old is Nalan Yanran, and she has already become one of the strongest on the continent?

Xiao Yan is currently only a Great Dou Shi.

But to be able to improve to such a realm in three years is already enough to be called brilliant.

What is going on with Nalan Yanran?

In three years, she became a Dou Sheng directly?

Xiao Yan felt like he was hearing the most fantastical thing in the world.

It is not that he cannot accept it, but that this matter is too absurd.

Now that Nalan Yanran's strength is Dou Sheng, how can he still fight?

This can no longer be described by a simple gap; this is the distance between heaven and earth.

Even though Xiao Yan is confident in his own superb combat power, and can even defeat the strong while being weak, defying the odds to fight against cultivators of a higher realm.

But no matter how heaven-defying Xiao Yan is, there is a limit.

He cannot possibly use the strength of a Great Dou Shi to defy and fight a Dou Sheng.

Xiao Yan asked Yao Lao with a dry voice, "Teacher, is it true that Nalan Yanran is already a Dou Sheng?"

Before becoming a soul body, Yao Lao was the continent's number one alchemist and possessed the strength of a Dou Zun.

During his lifetime, he naturally had dealings with Dou Sheng powerhouses, so he clearly understood what a Dou Sheng meant.

Although the strength of Yao Lao's soul body is not as powerful as it was at its peak, he could indeed feel a heavy pressure from Nalan Yanran.

In other words, at least from the aura, Nalan Yanran is indeed a Dou Sheng.

Not to mention Xiao Yan not being able to understand it, Yao Lao could not understand it either.

How is it possible?

How could this continent give birth to such a young Dou Sheng powerhouse?

Even those Dou Emperors would not have such strength at Nalan Yanran's age.

Yao Lao spoke faintly, his voice also carrying a hint of bitterness.

"It is this old man who underestimated the heroes of the world; the aura on Nalan Yanran is indeed that of a Dou Sheng."

This is too despairing.

It not only dealt a heavy blow to Xiao Yan, but even Yao Lao was struck by it.

Recalling his past evaluations of Nalan Yanran, Yao Lao felt deeply ashamed.

A genius from a small place!

How could Nalan Yanran be a genius from a small place?

Nalan Yanran is the most gifted Heavenly Pride on the Dou Qi Continent throughout history.

At least according to Yao Lao's knowledge, there has never been anyone in history who could cultivate to the Dou Sheng realm at such an age.

Xiao Yan is, after all, a Son of Luck with a resilient heart.

That's right, he was able to meet Yao Lao, cultivate the Burning Mantra, and possess his own opportunities.

Then what about Nalan Yanran?

Why wouldn't Nalan Yanran be able to obtain opportunities and break through to a strength far exceeding his own?

It is actually easy to understand, isn't it?

It is just that for a moment, it was a bit hard to accept.

It was not just Yao Lao who underestimated the heroes of the world, but also he, Xiao Yan.

For three years, everything had been smooth sailing.

Even if he encountered any trouble, he would always turn bad luck into good, which made him conceited.

Xiao Yan quickly composed himself and asked Yao Lao, "Yao Lao, is it possible that she simply obtained a treasure at the Dou Sheng level, and the aura erupting is just from that treasure?"

Xiao Yan felt that it was understandable for Nalan Yanran to have obtained a fortuitous encounter.

But even the greatest fortuitous encounter would not be enough to support Nalan Yanran in breaking through directly to the Dou Sheng realm.

Dou Sheng—no matter how one looked at it, it was somewhat inconceivable.

Yao Lao's voice resonated in Xiao Yan's mind.

"It is not impossible, though even the Dou Di who have already shattered the firmament did not possess the strength of a Dou Sheng at Nalan Yanran's age."

It was not that Xiao Yan and Yao Lao remained skeptical, but rather that this matter was so absurd it was hard to believe.

The people of the Yunlan Sect had also been watching this battle, after the aura on Nalan Yanran erupted.

Even the people of the Yunlan Sect were dumbfounded.

Nalan Yanran was a genius Disciple of the Yunlan Sect and the Young Sect Master.

But no matter how much of a genius she was, is it reasonable to cultivate directly to Dou Sheng?

In fact, for many Disciples, they had never even heard of the Dou Sheng realm.

They only knew it was very formidable, more formidable than their Sect Master and all the Elders.

Xiao Yan let out a deep breath and said, "Whether it is true or false, the three-year deadline has arrived; everything must have an answer."

Xiao Yan stepped forward, cupped his hands toward Nalan Yanran, and said, "Xiao Yan of the Xiao clan, please enlighten me."

Xiao Yan's meaning was very clear: he was continuing the battle agreed upon three years ago.

Nalan Yanran actually held Xiao Yan in higher regard; knowing she possessed the strength of a Dou Sheng, he still had the courage to attack her.

Should one say he is worthy of being the Son of Luck?

Nalan Yanran gestured to Xiao Yan; since Xiao Yan still clung to his illusions.

Then today, she would shatter Xiao Yan's illusions.

She refused to believe that now that she was a Dou Sheng.

She could still capsize against a Son of Luck who was a Great Dou Shi.

Xiao Yan did not hesitate and unleashed his trump card that he had been holding back.

Buddha Fury Fire Lotus.

This was a unique skill that fused Strange Fire, a unique skill that Xiao Yan had comprehended and created himself.

Even Yao Lao was full of admiration for Xiao Yan's comprehension and could not stop praising the Buddha Fury Fire Lotus that Xiao Yan had created.

Facing the unique skill of Xiao Yan's that was sufficient to burn the void, Nalan Yanran's beautiful brows furrowed slightly.

"This strike is not bad, but you are too weak."

Nalan Yanran waved her sleeve lightly, and Xiao Yan's attack dissipated on its own.

And Xiao Yan was also struck down to the ground by Nalan Yanran in one move.

Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Yan and said indifferently, "Xiao Yan, you have lost."

There was no surprise regarding the result of this battle.

As the Son of Luck, Xiao Yan would turn powerful pressure into motivation and make breakthroughs during battle.

But now the gap was too large, and the pressure was too great—so great that he lost the battle before he could even react.

Even though Xiao Yan was the Son of Luck, the child favored by the heavens.

Under normal circumstances, everything must remain within a reasonable range.

A Great Dou Shi facing a Dou Sheng—there was no way to win.

Under normal circumstances, the character and quality of most Sons of Luck chosen by the Heavenly Dao are sufficient to live up to the title of Son of Luck and lead the entire World to evolve.

Of course, there are some worlds where the Heavenly Dao itself might have some problems, so the chosen Son of Luck also has problems with their own character.

For example, the Douluo Continent world, that Son of Luck, Tang San.

Xiao Yan said to Yao Lao in a daze, "Yao Lao, Nalan Yanran is truly a Dou Sheng."

(End of this chapter)