Battle Through the Heavens (Vol.1)

Chapter 49: Selecting a Qi Method

It was a little dim after stepping passed the pitch black door. Gentle lights shone from within the fire pearls that hung on the surrounding walls, giving the spacious pavilion a deep and quiet ambiance.

The pavilion had several wide passages branching out from the main entrance. At the start of each passage, there were large inscriptions that described the elements each passage was home to.

Xiao Yan's eyes swept through each passage before they finally stopped on the Passage of Fire on the far left. Slightly feeling his nose, he turned his head sideways. However, what came into his view was a shyly blushing Xun. Astounded, he asked, "Xun, what is it?"

"Ah?" Being brought back to her senses by Xiao Yan's voice, Xun's crimson face actually reddened even more. It took her a few moments to gradually recover before she wrinkled her nose at Xiao Yan and replied in an indifferent tone, "It was nothing, let's hurry up and look for a Qi Method."

Xiao Yan made a baffled expression, but then pointed towards the Passage of Fire and said with a smile, "Let's go."

Xun indifferently nodded while a hint of red still lingered on her face.

Glancing sideways at Xun's attractive little face, Xiao Yan's heart couldn't help but skip a beat. He hurriedly led the way, looking only straight ahead.

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The Passage of Fire branched into five smaller paths. Within each path, the shadows of several clan members could be vaguely seen.

"Passage of Fire, path three." After a quick glance, Xiao Yan led Xun directly into the third path.

What was within this path appeared to be a completely different world. On both sides of the path, several meters apart from each other, were thick red-colored wooden doors. At this moment, all the doors were wide open but within each open door was a faint red light curtain.

This red curtain was a type of defensive barrier. At the same time, it also served as the final test for the youths of the clan. If someone wished to obtain the Qi Method within, they had to first break this barrier.

There were already quite a few clan members who had entered this path. These people were now standing in front of several different wooden doors, viciously striking at the red barrier with flushed faces. Occasionally, the sounds of barriers breaking were heard, accompanied by celebratory cheers that rang out from within the pavilion. During those times, those who were still attacking the barriers with all their might couldn't help but show faces full of envy.

Xiao Yan and Xun slowly walked along the path, slightly enjoying themselves, watching the clan members on both sides, who burned with ardor.

After taking a turn at another corner, Xiao Yan looked at the number engraved on the wooden door beside him. It showed number 37.

He touched his nose and smiled before hurrying ahead. Finally, he stopped in front of the door marked with the number 43 and light-heartedly said, "So, this is it."

Within the path, there were still more than ten clan members around. All of them were dumbfounded when they saw Xiao Yan stopping in front of room Number 43. This room actually had the toughest barrier in that particular path. Earlier on, several decently skilled clan members had tried to break the barrier, however, all of them ran into a wall.

Unconcerned about the surprised gazes thrown his way, Xiao Yan slowly laid his palm on the light barrier.

"Xiao Yan, by doing this, is what Uncle Xiao did considered abusing his authority for personal gain?" Seeing Xiao Zhan's actions, Xun playfully winked her eye and softly asked with a bemused smile.