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

Xiao Ling slowly withdrew his hand, which had been suspended in mid-air, and the imperial power radiance gathered in his palm completely disappeared, leaving no trace.

He glanced up and lightly swept his eyes over the Soul Realm, now reduced to ruins. Palaces were crumbling, the earth was cracking, and the once-prosperous Soul Clan was gone, leaving only devastation and dust everywhere, a scene of utter ruin.

He let out a long sigh, feeling no intense emotions, neither joy nor regret. He simply felt that something that had been weighing on his mind for so long had finally been settled, and the faint lingering attachment in his heart had completely dissipated.

The Soul Emperor had schemed for a thousand years, obsessed with the position of Dou Di, but in the end it was all for naught. Meanwhile, he himself had stepped into the Emperor Realm by chance and casually ended this entanglement. For him, it was nothing more than clearing away an insignificant obstacle in his path.

The world's conflicts and the obsessions of the strong seem utterly insignificant to him now. At the pinnacle of the Dou Di realm, one should transcend these worldly entanglements.

Looking at this desolate land, his eyes were calm and undisturbed. He felt that the past troubles had come to an end, and he had no more worries. From now on, he could just follow his heart and seek the opportunities he wanted.

With a casual wave of his hand, Xiao Ling completely smoothed out the remaining imperial aura around him. Suddenly, a few fine, shimmering points of light appeared in the shattered ruins of the Soul Realm below, which had just undergone a cataclysmic event. They emerged from the rubble and cracked earth, standing out conspicuously in the gray and desolate air.

He slightly raised his eyes and gently twirled his fingers.

In an instant, five shimmering beams of light burst forth from the depths of the ruins. The beams carried a gentle yet formidable ancient aura, piercing through the chaotic spatial currents and hurtling straight toward Xiao Ling. Finally, they hovered steadily half a foot in front of him, their radiance slowly receding to reveal their true forms.

Among them were the five complete and flawless Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade pieces, respectively from the Soul Clan, Stone Clan, Thunder Clan, Medicine Clan, and Flame Clan.

Looking at the mostly collected Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade before him, Xiao Ling's lips unconsciously curled up slightly, a faint smile flashing in his eyes, as he murmured to himself,
"Hehe, it seems that the Soul Emperor is quite quick to act, which saves me the trouble of collecting these ancient imperial jades from all over the place."

He paused, looking at the ancient jade in his hand, his smile deepening, and said with a touch of casual emotion, "Soul Emperor, Soul Emperor, I really have to thank you properly."

The Soul Emperor had schemed for a thousand years, exhausting all means to slaughter ancient races and seize the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, all in preparation for opening the Ancient Emperor's Cave and stepping into the Dou Di realm. In the end, not only did Xiao Ling seize the Dou Di position first, but the Ancient Emperor Jade he had painstakingly collected also fell into Xiao Ling's hands. Such painstaking scheming only benefited Xiao Ling, which was extremely ironic.

Xiao Ling had just broken through to the Dou Di realm in seclusion when he directly crossed over to annihilate the Soul Clan. He had not paid any attention to the changes in the external situation and had no idea that the Soul Emperor had already taken action in advance, taking all the ancient Emperor Jade of the Stone, Flame, Medicine, and Thunder clans into his possession. Adding the one that originally belonged to the Soul Clan, he had just made up all five of them.

He had originally thought that after resolving the matter of the Soul Clan, he would still have to spend his energy collecting the Ancient Emperor Jade from each of the various clans. He never expected that the Soul Emperor would take action ahead of time. After all, even the Medicine Clan's Pharmacopoeia had not yet been opened, and many opportunities had not yet arrived. Unexpectedly, the Soul Emperor had taken care of everything for him ahead of time, saving him countless troubles and setbacks.

Although with his current strength as a Dou Di, even if the remaining ancient races joined forces to resist, they would be no match for him, and he wouldn't need to exert much effort, the fact that the Soul Emperor took the initiative to "do it for him" was a pleasant surprise, saving him a lot of trouble. This method actually made Xiao Ling feel quite relieved and satisfied.

Xiao Ling lowered his eyes and carefully examined the five ancient Tuoshe jades hovering in front of him. The lustrous jade light exuded an ancient imperial aura, and the flowing patterns subtly echoed each other.

He didn't linger long. With a casual wave of his hand, a gentle yet irresistible spatial force enveloped the five ancient imperial jades, instantly storing them all in his own storage space. His aura remained calm, showing no sign of the joy he had gained from acquiring these treasures.

Just then, Xiao Ling suddenly seemed to sense something, his indifferent gaze turning directly to the void to the side, a barely perceptible tremor flashing in his eyes.

Almost the instant his gaze fell upon them, the calm space around them suddenly surged with turbulent waves. The void rippled like the surface of water, and dark spatial rifts spread rapidly. A wide and stable spatial passage opened with a roar. Light flowed within the passage, and several figures stepped out from it, their postures upright and their auras powerful.

Xiao Ling glanced around and saw that the first to arrive were Xiao Xuan, Gu Yuan, and Zhu Kun. The three top experts of the continent had their auras restrained, but their eyes still held an unquenchable shock. As soon as they stepped out of the passage, they keenly sensed the remaining supreme power of the Soul Realm, and their expressions all tightened.

The three had barely steadied themselves when, in a short while, several spatial fluctuations of varying strengths emanated from the surrounding area. Three more spatial passages opened one after another, and the elders and top experts of the Medicine Clan, Flame Clan, and Thunder Clan stepped out one after another. Their expressions were filled with urgency and surprise, and their eyes swept over the ravaged Soul Realm, all showing horror.

Xiao Ling never concealed the commotion in the Soul Realm. The imperial might that spanned the heavens and the terrifying energy fluctuations that annihilated a race had already swept across the entire Dou Qi Continent. With the perception of these top experts of ancient races, they naturally noticed the abnormality in the Soul Realm immediately and knew that a shocking change had occurred here. They immediately broke through space and rushed over to investigate.

The sight of the collapsing Soul Realm and the lingering imperial might before them was the first thing they saw, shocking everyone present.

Gazing at the Soul Realm, now utterly desolate and barren, and feeling the still awe-inspiring, unparalleled divine might in the air, even these top experts of ancient races who stood at the pinnacle of the Dou Qi Continent and were accustomed to storms, gasped in unison, their hearts surging with overwhelming shock.

They had never seen such devastating power. In just a short moment, the Soul Clan, which had once roamed the continent and been feared by all races, was completely wiped out. Was this the might of a Dou Di? It was truly terrifying, far beyond the reach of even a Dou Sheng!
Before the storm had even subsided in everyone's hearts, Xiao Ling's indifferent gaze slowly turned toward their direction.

Wherever his gaze fell, Xiao Xuan, Gu Yuan, and Zhu Kun remained calm and composed, showing no fear whatsoever. Their eyes, as they looked at Xiao Ling, were filled with undisguised satisfaction and admiration.

Xiao Xuan was the ancestor of the Xiao clan. He was filled with pride as he watched his descendants emerge and reach the pinnacle of the Dou Di realm.

Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun are both Xiao Ling's fathers-in-law. Now, witnessing their son-in-law reach the Emperor Realm, they feel that their precious daughter has not made a mistake in choosing him. They are genuinely happy for him. The three of them just stood quietly, their eyes full of gentleness.

On the other side, the three clan leaders of the Flame Clan, Medicine Clan, and Thunder Clan suddenly changed their expressions. The shock on their faces instantly turned into extreme respect and awe. They even forgot about the two powerful figures beside Gu Yuan, whom they had been paying attention to just moments before, and no longer had any intention of caring about them.

Without the slightest hesitation, the three stepped forward almost simultaneously, bowed deeply, and with barely suppressed reverence, shouted in unison:

"Greetings, Emperor Lingtian!"

The sound resounded across the shattered Soul Realm, filled with heartfelt respect. Before the absolute might of a Dou Di, their arrogance as patriarchs of ancient races vanished, replaced only by awe and submission. Xiao Ling paid little attention to the respectful bows of Yan Jin, Lei Ying, and Yao Dan, showing not even a hint of extra emotion. He simply turned his gaze to Xiao Xuan, Gu Yuan, and Zhu Kun beside him, a faint, gentle smile playing on his lips. He nodded slightly to the three, his eyes filled with familiar intimacy, completely unlike his aloofness towards others.

After greeting the three, he slowly turned his gaze back to the three clan leaders who were still bowing and waiting, their expressions reserved. His smile remained unchanged, and his tone was calm but carried an undeniable aura of an emperor as he slowly spoke: "Hehe, Clan Leader of the Medicine Clan, Clan Leader of the Thunder Clan, Clan Leader of the Flame Clan, speaking of which, this should be our first formal meeting."

Upon hearing Xiao Ling speak, the three clan leaders' hearts tightened. They quickly suppressed their awe, straightened halfway up their backs, yet maintained a respectful posture, daring not to show the slightest negligence. Yao Dan stepped forward first, her tone full of admiration and flattery, and spoke first.

"Emperor Lingtian possesses unparalleled talent and extraordinary abilities. The Dou Di realm, which no one has been able to reach for ten thousand years, has been easily surpassed by you. This is truly a blessing for the Dou Qi Continent!"

Lei Ying followed closely behind, his voice loud yet full of respect.

"The Soul Clan has committed numerous evils, and the Soul Emperor is ambitious and has wreaked havoc on the continent for many years. Our various races have suffered greatly but have been powerless to resist. The Lingtian Emperor has taken action to annihilate the Soul Clan and kill the Soul Emperor, removing a major threat to the continent. This righteous act has benefited all living beings, and our various races are deeply grateful!"

Yan Jin quickly echoed, bowing even more deeply, his tone extremely earnest: "In the future, if Emperor Lingtian gives any orders, and if it is something our three clans can do, we will do our utmost without the slightest refusal, and will be at Emperor Lingtian's beck and call!"

The three of them spoke one after another, praising Xiao Ling's breakthrough to Dou Di and expressing their gratitude for his annihilation of the Soul Clan. Their words were full of submission, as they were afraid that they might offend this Dou Di powerhouse who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

After all, they had just witnessed the might of the Dou Di. In front of this supreme expert, they, the patriarchs of ancient races, were nothing more than ants that could be easily destroyed. Only by being extremely respectful could they preserve their races.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Ling raised an eyebrow slightly, his smile widening, and said calmly, "Since everyone is so enthusiastic and kind, then I shall accept it without being impolite."

As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze fell directly on Yan Jin and Yao Dan's faces. His eyes flickered slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips. His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.
"Oh, by the way, I've heard that your Yan Clan and Yao Clan possess quite a few high-level exotic flames. I've recently become quite interested in exotic flames. I wonder if the two clan leaders would be willing to part with their treasures?"

The three clan leaders, who had only made polite statements and said they were willing to obey, froze on the spot upon hearing this, their respectful expressions instantly freezing.

Yan Jin and Yao Dan's expressions changed drastically. Their hearts skipped a beat, and their faces showed a hint of embarrassment and heartache that they could hardly hide.

They were just making empty promises, trying to please the newly promoted Dou Di and show their submission. They never expected that Xiao Ling would be so unceremonious, directly making a request and even setting his sights on the strange fire treasured by their clan!
Strange fires are rare treasures of heaven and earth, and high-level strange fires are even more rare and hard to come by. They are one of the foundations upon which the two races stand. It took countless years to collect them, and neither race is willing to give them up easily.

But then he thought again, the person in front of him was a genuine Dou Di, who could annihilate the entire Soul Clan with a wave of his hand, and annihilating their three clans would be even easier. Let alone asking for the Strange Fire, even if he asked for their clan's most precious treasure, they would have no right to refuse.

If they dare to disobey, even without Xiao Ling taking action, the entire clan will likely suffer the same fate as the Soul Clan.

Despite their inner reluctance and inner turmoil, they dared not show the slightest resistance on their faces. They exchanged a glance and saw helplessness and compromise in each other's eyes, and dared not hesitate any longer.

Yao Dan forced a respectful smile and quickly cupped his hands in response.
"Your Majesty, you flatter us. They are merely a few strange flames. It is their good fortune that they have caught Your Majesty's eye. We will immediately return to organize the high-level strange flames in our clan's collection and personally present them to Your Majesty!"

Yan Jin nodded in agreement, his voice tinged with pain but still respectful: "Indeed, my Yan Clan will prepare as soon as possible and will not dare to delay Emperor Lingtian in the slightest!"

Seeing that the two had tactfully agreed, Xiao Ling nodded in satisfaction, softened his tone, and casually praised, "The two clan leaders are indeed reasonable. I will trouble you with this matter. I will remember the kindness of both clans in all matters concerning the continent in the future."

A simple sentence relieved the two clan leaders greatly, and they quickly bowed to express their gratitude, no longer daring to utter a single complaint.

Seeing that Xiao Ling only mentioned the Medicine and Flame clans and didn't pay any attention to him, Lei Ying secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He had heard of this newly promoted Dou Di Xiao Ling not only possessed extraordinary cultivation, but was also proficient in alchemy, and his unique fire was unparalleled on the continent. However, their Lei Clan mainly cultivated the Dao of Thunder, and the clan had no unique fire foundation. He thought he could escape this calamity and secretly rejoiced.

But just as this sense of luck began to rise, Xiao Ling's gaze slowly turned and landed on him.

Lei Ying's heart tightened suddenly.

“Oh, by the way,” Xiao Ling said casually, “I happen to have a Nine-Headed Golden Thunder under my command. I imagine the Thunder Clan must have a lot of rare and precious materials with thunder attributes. I think that little guy would like it quite a bit.”

Upon hearing this, Lei Ying's face instantly turned extremely ugly.

You can dodge the first day of the month, but you can't dodge the fifteenth; in the end, you still couldn't escape it.

No matter how much pain and reluctance he felt, he knew that in front of a Dou Di, any refusal would be tantamount to suicide. He could only suppress the bitterness in his heart and hurriedly bowed in agreement.

"Rest assured, Emperor Lingtian, my Lei Clan will use all its reserves to prepare all the top-grade thunder-attribute natural treasures and personally deliver them to your door."

Xiao Ling nodded slightly and casually uttered:
"Very well, I hope you won't disappoint me..." (End of Chapter)