"Ding! The gears of destiny have officially begun to turn. System loading complete. Host, please receive!"
"This is the Wish-Fulfilling System. The host may make exactly six wishes. Once all six are complete, the system will go dormant."
Xiao Tian, still standing beneath the testing platform, heard the cold mechanical voice echo in his mind. After waiting two and a half agonizing years, even this emotionless tone sounded like heavenly music.
"System, I wish for the following…"
He rapidly listed his desires inside his mind without hesitation:
"First wish: The World Purifying Creation Divine Art. It lets me purify anything — Dou Qi, poisons, flames, evil energy, heavenly tribulations — and turn it into my own pure power. It strengthens my body and soul endlessly, and from purified essence, I can create anything. That's why it's also called the Creation God Art.
Second wish: The World-Purifying Divine Body. A legendary sacred physique born from primordial chaos. It cleanses all impurities — poison, evil Qi, curses, corrupted souls — and converts them into pure Dou Qi. My body becomes indestructible, eternally pure, radiating a flawless lotus aura. With a thought, I can purify mountains, rivers, even the world's malice itself.
Third wish: Flames, lightning, and the rule of fusion. Give me the three heavenly flames — Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame, Life Spirit Flame, and Three Thousand Burning Flame. Also, the Nine Mysterious Golden Lightning, Black Demon Lightning, and Nine-Colored Pill Lightning. And here is the rule: any flame I devour now or in the future shall merge with my body separately, one by one, never blending — so I can wield all their distinct powers at the same time.
Fourth wish: All my artifacts in one breath. Soul Burning Zither, Soul Piercing Needle, Soul Stealing Flute, Demon Flame Ring, and unlimited Sound Transmission Stones. The Heaven Devouring Cauldron — it refines, devours, suppresses, and it can refine anything. The World Piercing Needle — a spatial treasure that tears through space for teleportation, assassination, or escape. The Heavenly Poison Pearl — also called the Heavenly Poison Pearl. Its purification power neutralizes any poison, curse, or evil energy, opens my hidden veins, and cleanses my body and soul. Its poison power unleashes the Heaven Wounding Thought Severing Poison — it corrodes Dou Qi, shatters souls, melts flesh, and can annihilate entire cities. And the pearl holds an infinite storage world, finds rare herbs, and preserves anything perfectly. Two swords as well: the Heaven Punishing Ancestral Sword — supreme over all weapons, forged from celestial wrath, it severs karma and ends all things with one strike. And the Heaven Slaying Divine Sword — a peerless offensive sword, though it was not as powerful as Heaven Punishing Ancestral Sword, still, it was one of the most powerful even in the Great Thousand World.
Fifth wish: A personal Mini Realm that grows with me. It functions like an independent mini Dou Qi Continent — perfect for training, storing treasures, planting herbs, hiding allies, and raising my own forces. And it comes already filled with endless treasures and Dou techniques from the Dou Qi Continent.
Sixth wish: Life inheritance of a Rank 9 Golden Tier Alchemist and all things he held in his life."
The system remained silent for a brief moment before responding:
Your wish will be fulfilled when you want one by one.
Not now, Xiao Tian's consciousness snapped back to reality.
On the testing platform, the middle-aged examiner called out indifferently:
"Next, Xiao Yan."
Xiao Yan stepped forward, placed his hand on the Magic Testing Stone Tablet, and a dim light appeared.
"Xiao Yan — Dou Qi, three segments. Rank: Low!"
Faint mocking laughter rose from the crowd below. Xiao Yan forced a self-deprecating smile, but when his eyes landed on his elder brother leaning against the tree, a trace of warmth and gratitude appeared.
If not for Xiao Tian constantly beating and warning those who tried to openly mock him, the ridicule would have been far worse.
Xiao Yan quietly stepped down and returned to his spot.
Xiao Tian patted his little brother's shoulder. "Xiao Yan Zi, don't be discouraged. A true gem will always shine through. Your three-year trial is almost over."
"I know, Tian Ge. Thank you," Xiao Yan replied with dim eyes.
"Next, Xiao Mei."
A girl with a childish yet faintly charming face walked up. After placing her hand on the tablet:
"Xiao Mei — Dou Qi, seven segments. Rank: High!"
After her test, Xiao Mei came over with a bright smile. "Cousin Xiao Tian, Sister Xun'er, Cousin Xiao Yan!"
She encouraged Xiao Yan warmly, then stood beside Xun'er and began chatting (mostly Xiao Mei talking while Xun'er listened quietly). Thanks to Xiao Tian's presence and protective nature, Xiao Mei had never grown distant from Xiao Yan like in the original timeline.
"Next, Xiao Xun'er."
"Brother Xiao Tian, I'm going up!" Xun'er said softly, gently pulling away from Xiao Mei's arm.
She placed her hand on the tablet. A brilliant light burst forth.
"Xiao Xun'er — Dou Qi, nine segments. Rank: High!"
Gasps and exclamations erupted from the crowd. "Miss Xun'er actually reached nine segments?! What terrifying talent!"
After descending, Xun'er stood in front of Xiao Tian. He gave her a thumbs-up and praised with a grin, "Xun'er is amazing! Truly a girl blessed with both peerless talent and beauty!"
Xiao Xun'er's cheeks flushed slightly, but she didn't retort.
"Next, Xiao Tian."
Xiao Tian gently stroked Xun'er's hair, then walked calmly to the platform. He placed his palm on the Magic Testing Stone Tablet.
A dazzling, blinding light erupted. Four large, striking characters appeared on the tablet:
Dou Practitioner, One Star!
'Crack!'
Xiao Zhan, seated above, crushed the teacup in his hand. The three elders beside him shot to their feet in shock. Below the stage, the entire crowd gasped, jaws dropping in disbelief.
The examiner's voice trembled: "Xiao Tian… Dou Practitioner, One Star!"
The testing ground exploded into uproar.
"This is too monstrous! A Dou Practitioner before fifteen? What does that make the rest of us who are stuck at five or six segments of Dou Zhi Qi?"
Xiao Ning stared blankly at the tablet, muttering in a daze, "Impossible… this must be fake…"
Xiao Tian ignored the commotion. He calmly stepped down and returned to Xun'er with a smile. "How was it? Surprised?"
Xiao Xun'er gave him a sidelong glance, her voice carrying a hint of amazement. "Brother Xiao Tian… you really broke through to Dou Practitioner."
Xiao Yan also offered a faint smile of congratulations before turning and leaving with a somewhat dejected expression. Xiao Mei said she was going to train harder and left as well.
Watching Xiao Yan's retreating back, Xun'er said softly, "Brother Xiao Tian, Xiao Yan seems quite down…"
"Don't worry," Xiao Tian replied, squeezing her hand gently. "It won't be long before he regains his fighting spirit."
He took Xun'er's hand and they left the testing ground together. After strolling around the family compound for a while, they parted ways and returned to their own courtyards.
Back in his room, Xiao Tian closed the door, sat cross-legged on the bed, and eagerly opened the system panel.
Looking at the ten shining rewards waiting to be claimed, he spoke with barely contained excitement:
"System… claim first 2 rewards!"