People in Doupo: The beginning of the game intercepts the rich woman Xun'er

After lingering in the Northwest Continent for several days, Xiao Ling and his two companions finally packed their belongings and prepared to return to Zhongzhou.

However, just as he was about to set off, Xiao Ling learned a rather strange message through a secret informant he had planted in the Soul Palace.

This sudden intelligence has subtly introduced new variables and considerations into his otherwise clear plan.

Feeling the fluctuations of intent flowing within the Myriad Souls Banner, Xiao Ling's lips unconsciously curled up slightly. His fingertips gently caressed his chin, and a hint of amusement and certainty flashed in his eyes.

"The Void Devouring Flame actually plans to personally go to the Soul Palace Heavenly Palace in the coming days and take away all the soul essence collected by the Soul Palace."

He muttered to himself, his thoughts racing, "It seems he has already handled the cleanup with the Stone Clan and the Spirit Clan properly. This final step is to use the overwhelming soul energy gathered by the Soul Palace to break through the ultimate threshold of the Emperor Realm!"

"Tsk tsk, I never expected such an opportunity to come knocking on my door." A glint flashed in Xiao Ling's eyes, his tone carrying a confident smile.
"You were hiding deep within the Soul Palace, making it difficult for me to make a move. But now that you have revealed yourself and exposed your whereabouts, I certainly cannot let such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip by."

"Xiao Ling, what are you muttering to yourself here? Come and get some rest. We're heading to Ancient Dragon Island tomorrow."

Zi Yan's soft voice came from behind him. Before she finished speaking, she quickly stepped forward, gently hugged Xiao Ling's waist from behind, and buried her cheeks obediently in his back.

Xiao Ling chuckled softly, slowly pulling his wandering thoughts back. He turned around, gently cupped Zi Yan's delicate face in his hands, and met her gaze.

“It’s nothing,” he said, a gentle smile playing in his eyes, his tone soft and mysterious. “I just received a few rather interesting messages. A tremendous opportunity seems to be coming my way.”

Zi Yan blinked, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes: "An opportunity?"

Xiao Ling nodded slightly, his smile deepening: "Indeed, a tremendous opportunity that could allow me to successfully break through to the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm."

"Nine-Star Dou Sheng?"

Zi Yan immediately looked puzzled, her eyes widening as she stared at him. "You only recently broke through to the Eight-Star Dou Sheng realm, how come you suddenly have another opportunity to break through to the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm?"

Although she was surprised, she did not doubt Xiao Ling's words at all. Having accompanied him all this way, she was already used to the endless stream of extraordinary good fortunes he had achieved.

The person in front of me always manages to pull out the most amazing opportunities at the most incredible times.

After a moment's thought, unable to come up with a solution, Zi Yan couldn't help but press on, "What exactly is going on? Tell me quickly."

"You should know about the Void Devouring Flame, right? It's the second-ranked Strange Flame on the Strange Flame Ranking. The opportunity I'm talking about is closely related to it."

Xiao Ling smiled slightly and slowly began to explain.

“I naturally know about the Void Devouring Flame; you've often mentioned it to me before.” Zi Yan nodded slightly, then frowned slightly, asking in confusion,

"But didn't you say before that the strange fire was deeply connected with the Soul Clan? Could it be... that you intend to infiltrate the Soul Realm and forcibly seize and refine it?"

She muttered to herself for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up, and she continued...
"If your technique is truly unique enough to devour and refine the Void Devouring Flame, it would indeed be enough to help you break through the barrier of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng. Moreover, we just rescued Father. With his help, it shouldn't be a problem to snatch the Void Devouring Flame from the Soul Clan."

Hearing Zi Yan's unbridled scheme, Xiao Ling's lips twitched involuntarily.

This girl's idea is too audacious; she clearly doesn't care about her father-in-law's safety at all.

Admittedly, with Zhu Kun's current strength, he is indeed a level above Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi, who are at the peak of the nine-star Dou Sheng level, and can be called the top combat force in the Dou Qi Continent.

However, the Soul Realm is the old lair of the Soul Clan, which has been entrenched for tens of thousands of years. Its foundation is unfathomable, and it contains countless racial trump cards and protective formations. The number of powerful individuals in the clan is also as numerous as carp crossing a river.

Even someone as powerful as Zhu Kun would face considerable risks if he rashly entered, after all, his ancestors were Dou Di. The Medicine Clan could summon the remnant soul of the Medicine Emperor, so the Soul Clan's methods would only be more terrifying.

It was precisely because of these concerns that Xiao Ling had never considered leading his own top experts to directly storm the Soul Realm, assassinate the Soul Emperor, and seize the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade.

He didn't even have the thought of letting Zhu Kun go to the Soul Realm alone, let alone in such a dangerous and unpredictable situation, let him take the Void Devouring Flame by force and escape unscathed.

Xiao Ling gently shook his head, raised his hand to rub his temples, and then softened his tone as he patiently explained to Zi Yan, "My plan is not as dangerous and reckless as you think."

He paused, his gaze sharpening slightly, and continued, "I have learned through my undercover agents that the Void Devouring Flame is planning to leave the Soul Realm soon to go out on business. Taking advantage of this opportunity to escape the Soul Clan's stronghold, I decided to take action and subdue it."

"However, with my current strength, although I am quite confident in taking it down, I can't say that I'm absolutely certain of success."

Xiao Ling smiled slightly, his tone calm and resolute, "But if we can get the help of my father-in-law, and with my assistance in restraining him, then subduing the Void Devouring Flame will be a sure thing."

"So that's what you're planning." A glint flashed in Zi Yan's eyes, then she smiled, her tone firm yet with a touch of coquettishness. "Don't worry, my father will definitely not stand idly by. We're family, and if he doesn't help you, I won't let him off the hook."

Xiao Ling chuckled softly upon hearing this, gently put his arm around her shoulder, and said tenderly,
“That’s what I think too. My father-in-law shouldn’t just sit idly by. But this matter is of great importance, so we should talk to him about it first and get his consent.”

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Ling and Zi Yan went to find Zhu Kun and told him in detail about their plan to take action against the Void Devouring Flame.

"The Void Devouring Flame, ranked second on the Strange Flame Ranking? That's interesting."

After listening, Zhu Kun nodded slightly, raised his hand and patted Xiao Ling's shoulder, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes, "With the special nature of your technique, if you can devour and refine such a powerful strange fire, you can not only break through to the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm, but also severely weaken the Soul Clan's foundation. It is truly killing two birds with one stone."

As soon as he finished speaking, his aura trembled slightly, revealing the domineering and confident nature of the Ancient Dragon Emperor of the Void:
"Rest assured, leave this matter to me. I guarantee it will be foolproof. Even if the Soul Emperor himself comes, I can easily suppress him. I will not let anything happen to you."

"Ah, then I thank you in advance, Father-in-law."

Xiao Ling cupped his hands in a respectful smile, his tone calm and polite.

"Let's rest here for the night and recharge. Tomorrow morning, we'll set off for the Heavenly Palace of the Soul Hall located in Zhongzhou..."

……

Northwest of Central Plains, Ghost Valley.

A chilling wind howls year-round here, black mist obscures the sky, and jagged rocks stand like a forest of withered bones. The air is thick with a dense, bone-chilling aura of ghostly energy. Within a radius of ten thousand miles, no living being can be seen, only the mournful howls of souls rise and fall, conveying a chilling and deathly stillness. Unknown to the world, the true core headquarters of the Soul Palace, the highest-ranking Heavenly Palace within the Heavenly Gang Palace, is hidden deep within this Ghost Valley, tightly shrouded by layers of ancient soul restrictions and malevolent arrays, making it one of the most secretive and terrifying forbidden areas on the Dou Qi Continent.

Deep within Ghost Valley, black mist surged ceaselessly as if it were a tangible substance, and a majestic palace, entirely forged from jet-black soul crystals, stood silently atop the valley's core.

The temple is covered with twisted soul patterns and ferocious bone carvings. The eaves are like ghostly claws sticking out, and a huge skeleton beast statue is coiled on the roof ridge. Its eyes flicker with eerie green ghost fire. From a distance, it looks like a demon god that has been dormant for thousands of years.

The entire hall was shrouded in thick soul mist, the chilling aura was biting, and the air was filled with a dense sense of death and death, making even the space feel oppressive.

Outside the hall, in the plaza, powerful figures from the Soul Palace stood in rows, their auras chilling, and their defenses extremely tight.

The remaining high-ranking officials, including the Celestial Venerable and the Venerable Elder, all gathered here. Everyone had a solemn expression, restrained their aura, and dared not make the slightest noise.

They all knew perfectly well that a truly important figure had descended upon the Heavenly Gang Hall today, and there was no room for the slightest negligence.

At that moment, the sky suddenly changed dramatically.

The boundless, pitch-black flames surged and swept across the entire Ghost Valley like a tsunami, instantly obscuring the sky. The sun and moon were extinguished, and the world was shrouded in darkness. Only the rolling black flames leaped and spit out in the mist, emanating a terrifying pressure capable of devouring the souls of all things.

The oppressive aura was ancient, fierce, and supreme, like a judgment descended from heaven, causing the entire canyon to tremble slightly.

Upon seeing this, all the Soul Hall experts in front of the Heavenly Gang Hall below changed their expressions drastically, their hearts pounding with fear. A chill emanating from the depths of their souls instantly swept over their entire bodies, even their breathing became stagnant.

The next moment, all the Celestial Venerables, Elders, and even the elite guards bowed in unison, kneeling on one knee facing the sky, their voices trembling yet filled with utmost respect as they shouted in unison:

"Welcome, Lord Void!!"

Black flames rolled down, slowly condensing in mid-air, eventually transforming into a tall and cold figure in a black robe.

The man was shrouded in a dark, fiery light, his eyes were as black as a bottomless abyss, with no white showing at all, and he exuded a terrifying aura that could directly devour souls.

"Get up, everyone."

A detached and emotionless voice came from the Void Devouring Flame, "I have come here today only to take away the soul essence accumulated in the palace. You all have your duties, there is no need for formalities."

Before he could finish speaking, and before anyone could respond, he transformed into a streak of black light and flew straight into the depths of the Heavenly Palace.

At this moment, even the Void Devouring Flame couldn't help but feel a surge of barely suppressed emotion.

He had previously refined the soul essence of the entire Spirit Clan and Stone Clan, causing his own soul power to surge several times over, and he had already reached a crucial critical point.

As long as he can completely devour and absorb the massive amount of soul essence that the Soul Palace has amassed over the years, he will be absolutely certain that he can break through the shackles and step into the legendary Emperor Realm soul.

Once he succeeds, he will have a greater chance of making future plans and grand schemes.

Just as the Void Devouring Flame was enjoying its bright future, a deafening roar suddenly erupted from the distant horizon, piercing the heavens and earth!

"Grasp of the Void!"

The roar shattered the black mist, stirred up a gale, and completely tore apart the chilling aura of the entire Ghost Valley!
A corner of the sky collapsed with a deafening roar, and a vast, boundless giant hand burst forth from the clouds. Its palm shone with golden light, and its five fingers stretched across the sky like pillars, blotting out the sun and directly enveloping the entire canyon, the entire Heavenly Palace, and even the figure of the Void Devouring Flame under its palm print!

The giant hand pressed down, the space cracked, the wind howled, and the earth trembled, as if the entire world was about to be crushed in one grasp!
And that terrifying, unparalleled target has only one thing: the Void Devouring Flame!

Sensing the terrifying dragon's might descending from the sky, which seemed to suppress the heavens and earth, Void Devouring Flame's expression changed drastically. For the first time, shock and anger surged in his eyes, and he immediately roared fiercely:

"Damn it! There was an ambush!"

His furious roar echoed through the canyon, and his figure instantly disintegrated into a sky full of raging black flames. The power of the strange fire that devoured everything erupted wildly, turning into a surging sea of ​​fire that surged upwards, attempting to directly devour the giant hand that blotted out the sky!

However, Xiao Ling's Void Grip, which he had been preparing for a long time, was not something that Void Devouring Flame could easily withstand.

The moment the black flames touched the giant hand, they were crushed and shattered by the terrifying dragon force, unable to budge it in the slightest!

Boom—!!

The giant hand clenched down without any resistance!

Golden light and black flames collided violently, the void shattered on the spot, spatial fragments flew everywhere like sharp blades, the earth cracked open into a bottomless abyss, and the Ghost Valley trembled violently under this attack, as if it would collapse completely at any moment!

A terrifying storm of power swept across the heavens and earth, locking the Void Devouring Flame firmly in its palm, leaving it with nowhere to retreat!

As for the Soul Hall members who were originally gathered in front of the Tiangang Hall Square, apart from those subordinates who had already been taken as soul slaves by Xiao Ling and had received orders to quietly withdraw, most of the other powerful individuals were swallowed up by the terrifying energy torrent before they could even scream, turning into dust and completely annihilated!

The plaza collapsed instantly, the earth cracked, and countless Soul Palace buildings were reduced to dust in the aftershocks, leaving only devastation and deathly silence.

As a spatial fluctuation suddenly spread out, Xiao Ling, Zhu Kun, and Zi Yan slowly stepped out of the void and stood above the Ghost Valley. Their three gazes locked onto the central area below, where smoke and dust billowed and space collapsed.

They could clearly sense that the aura belonging to the Void Devouring Flame was still struggling violently.

Although this long-planned surprise attack was remarkably effective and severely injured the opponent, Void Devouring Flame was, after all, the second-ranked supreme being on the Strange Flame Ranking, with terrifying foundations, and was not directly suppressed and subdued by this attack.

Amidst the smoke and dust below, a disheveled yet still fierce figure struggled to regain his footing.

The Void Devouring Flame barely managed to block the fatal blow at a great cost, and as soon as it looked up, it noticed three figures in the sky above the canyon.

When he saw Xiao Ling's familiar face, his expression instantly turned ashen, his voice filled with shock, anger, and disbelief as he roared:
"Damn it, Xiao Ling, it's you!"
I never imagined you possessed such terrifying combat power! The Soul Hall's group of trash is utterly useless! (End of Chapter)