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"Father, I will definitely take first place in this clan tournament!"At that moment, Hun Feng stepped forward, full of spirit and confidence.
Currently a five-star Dou Huang, he was the strongest among the younger generation in terms of both cultivation and combat strength.
For this clan tournament, Hun Feng had complete confidence in his victory.
"We won't let down the clan leader's expectations either,"Hun Yu and Hun Huan'er came to their senses and echoed his statement with determination.
The rewards this time were simply too generous. No matter what, they had to give it their all. Missing this opportunity would mean that obtaining a sub-flame from Lord Void Swallowing Flame would become as difficult as ascending to the heavens.
"Mm."Hun Tiandi nodded lightly and waved his hand.
"You may go."
"Yes, Father."The three responded respectfully, then left the study without hesitation.
Hun Tiandi looked at their departing backs and murmured to himself:"All these years of effort… we'll see the results in a few days. I hope you don't disappoint me."
Outside the study, the three left together.
Hun Feng was dressed in flowing white robes, handsome and striking. The two years had matured him considerably.
A faint smile played at the corners of his lips, giving off a warm and friendly air—but also betraying the self-assurance he carried inside.
He was full of confidence for the upcoming clan tournament.
To his right walked Hun Yu, dressed in black, equally handsome, holding a folding fan like an elegant nobleman.
Though his face remained expressionless, the brisk pace of his steps said everything:He too was full of confidence. Perhaps he couldn't claim first, but second place? He was sure of it.
As for first place?
He'd considered it back in the study. But now, having left, he sobered up.
With Hun Feng ahead of him, it just wasn't realistic.So he chose to step back and aim for second instead.
Just thinking of the fact that he might soon obtain a sub-flame of the Void Swallowing Flame made him inwardly delighted.
To his left, Hun Huan'er wore light green robes. The once adorable girl had now fully blossomed after two years of growth.
Her beauty was already remarkable. In a few more years, she'd become the goddess that every young man in the Hun Clan dreamed of.
Elegant, untouchable—like she belonged to another world.
She had finally snapped out of the shock she felt in the study. As a girl in the Hun Clan, she was naturally more sensitive and observant.
She said calmly,"Hun Feng, Hun Yu, you both seem very confident about this year's clan tournament."
Hun Feng grinned first."Of course, Huan'er. Among the entire Hun Clan, who can defeat me? If I claim to be invincible, who dares challenge it?"
"This time, the number one spot in the clan tournament is mine—no doubt about it."
Hun Yu, unwilling to be outdone, added:"I know I can't get first, but second? That's mine for sure."
"So, Huan'er, I'm afraid I can't go easy on you this time," he added, with a look of apologetic sincerity.
Ordinarily, he might have been willing to let Hun Huan'er take second—he did have some feelings for her.
But this time was different.This tournament was far too important.He simply couldn't afford to yield.
Hearing their remarks, Hun Huan'er's delicate features darkened.
"So that's it?" she snapped. "Neither of you even understood what the clan leader was really saying!"
She stopped in her tracks and stood firmly in front of the two boys. Hun Feng and Hun Yu also halted and looked at her in confusion.
Hun Feng asked,"Huan'er, what do you mean? Did Father imply something else?"
"Yeah," Hun Yu added. "Why don't you explain what you mean? What was the clan leader really getting at?"
Hun Huan'er rolled her eyes."Did you both forget about Hun Xiu?"
She muttered silently in her heart:Did these two trade their divine bloodlines for stupidity?If you carefully think about the clan leader's words, you'll realize there was another meaning behind them.
And yet here they are, acting so confident, like they've already won… Where is all this confidence coming from? Just because Hun Xiu has been silent for two years, they think he's done nothing all this time?
Hun Huan'er would never forget that lone, proud figure who stunned everyone during the bloodline awakening ceremony.
That image had left a deep impression on her.
"Hun Xiu…"
As soon as the name came out of her mouth, Hun Feng and Hun Yu's expressions both changed.
In an instant, the confidence and invincibility they had felt collapsed entirely.
All because of one person—Hun Xiu.
Someone who surpassed them.Someone whose bloodline was more powerful than theirs.Someone they had completely forgotten… until now.
They recalled the clan leader's words from earlier in the study. Upon reflection, it did seem like there was a deeper meaning behind them.
Hun Huan'er looked at the two now-silent boys and asked plainly:"So… are you still feeling confident?"
"I…"
Both Hun Feng and Hun Yu opened their mouths, but the words got stuck in their throats.They couldn't answer.
How could they?When faced with Hun Xiu—the monstrous talent with a supreme-grade divine bloodline—they had no idea what to do.
Truth be told, they didn't even know how strong Hun Xiu was now.
Back then, they were merely Dou Shi while Hun Xiu was already a Dou Ling. Two years had passed since then.
Sure, their own strength had grown rapidly.
But Hun Xiu? That freak? There's no way he'd stayed in place.
With his bloodline, his access to the clan's heavenly treasures and cultivation resources… even a pig would've grown stronger. Let alone someone like Hun Xiu.
Hun Huan'er gave a suggestion."Hun Feng, why don't you go test Hun Xiu's strength?"
Her beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at him.
Hun Yu quickly chimed in:"That's actually a good idea."
Hun Feng rolled his eyes at Hun Yu."Why don't you go?"
Hun Yu shrugged."He's not my big brother. I don't really have a reason to visit him."
Hun Feng rejected the idea, shaking his head."My relationship with him isn't exactly good."
Although Hun Xiu was technically his older brother, they had barely interacted since childhood—except for that encounter two years ago.
And that had been… humiliating for him.
Over the past two years, they had focused solely on their own cultivation paths, never meeting again.
Hun Feng still hadn't gotten over the shame of that day.He had been working tirelessly to redeem himself. He too wanted to rise quietly—and then shock everyone at the right moment.
The three of them all wanted to know Hun Xiu's current strength—but none of them wanted to be the one to approach him.
Just then, a crisp, childish voice rang out, snapping them out of their dilemma:
"Big brother, big sister—are you going to see Brother Hun Xiu?"
In that moment of awkward silence, the cheerful voice brought a glimmer of hope back into their eyes.