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

Three days passed quickly in the quiet waiting. During these days, Xiao Ling and Xiao Yan did not step out of their room, and since encountering the group from Soul Cliff, no one dared to bother them, allowing them to enjoy some peace and quiet on this trip.

This sense of security was nothing out of the ordinary for Xiao Ling. With his strength, even if trouble came knocking, it would be a trivial matter that he could easily resolve and would not need to worry about.

However, Xiao Yan's state of mind was quite different. Ever since the day Hun Ya appeared in the forest with two men in black robes, he had been preoccupied with the matter and his thoughts kept drifting to that disciple of the Soul Clan.

From the words spoken at Soul Cliff that day, the two had already gleaned some key information: this person was by no means an unknown figure in the Soul Clan.

Moreover, with a powerful figure who participated in the siege of Xiao Xuan as an ancestor, he must have a formidable force behind him; not to mention that the two people accompanying him are both at the Seven-Star Dou Zun level.

Such strength would qualify someone to hold the position of Heavenly Venerable within the Soul Palace, and ordinary Soul Clan disciples would be powerless to command them.

Moreover, Soul Cliff also subtly mentioned the truth behind Xiao Xuan's demise, implying that this ancestor of the Xiao clan was besieged and killed by many powerful figures, and that his ancestor was one of them.

This past has long been buried in the dust of time, and it is difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood. However, since Soul Cliff took this blood feud upon himself, Xiao Ling and Xiao Yan no longer hesitated. They had already secretly decided to sentence this Soul Clan disciple to death.

Xiao Ling was not incapable of taking action, but since he was currently in the territory of the ancient clan, if he rashly took action to deal with Soul Cliff, it would inevitably cause unnecessary trouble and disrupt the plan of the trip to the Heavenly Tomb.

The two had already calculated that there was no need to wait any longer; the best time to completely settle this feud would be a few days later when they stepped into the ancient clan's heavenly tomb.

Needless to say, once they step into the Heavenly Tomb, even if Xiao Ling and Xiao Yan remain inactive, the Soul Clan from Soul Cliff will definitely come looking for them.

In Xiao Ling's eyes, this act of deliberately walking into a trap was nothing short of suicide.

That's why he felt even more that these Soul Clan disciples were foolish. They were clearly far inferior in strength, yet they insisted on coming forward with grudges, which was tantamount to throwing their lives away.

The fate of the Soul Clan members who came to the Heavenly Tomb from Soul Cliff, who ultimately met their demise, was already predetermined.

They can stay peacefully in the ancient territory for now, but that's only to prolong their lives a few more days. As for when this peace will end, it's only a matter of time...

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As the morning light of the third day spread across the horizon, bathing the ancient holy city's blue bricks and gray tiles in a warm golden hue, the entire city suddenly came to life. Today was the day the gates of the ancient realm opened.

That mysterious place, almost a world unto itself, had already captivated everyone's attention. It must be understood that the great power to create an independent space is something that only a handful of top experts in the entire world can wield.

This rare sight aroused the curiosity of most people in the city, and noise from all directions filled the streets and alleys, with a sense of anticipation and restlessness even in the air.

As the commotion reached the manor, Xiao Ling and Xiao Yan were already fully prepared. The two stepped out of their room and, without the slightest delay, followed the flow of people, heading straight for the city center, the very place where the gate to the ancient realm had opened.

In the heart of the ancient holy city lies an astonishingly vast lake. The lake water is as clear as a mirror, yet when you look into it, you can't even find a reflection of the bottom; all that remains is a deep, unfathomable blue. The tranquil and profound atmosphere makes one's heart tighten inexplicably, and a sense of unease creeps in.

By this time, the area around the lake was already packed with people, and even the eaves and windowsills of the lakeside pavilions were crowded with people eagerly waiting.

All eyes were fixed on the clear lake. On the lake's surface, dozens of figures clad in black armor stood with spears, their postures upright as pine trees. Their powerful battle auras emanated from them, forming an invisible pressure that made the surrounding crowd not even dare to think of approaching the lake.

"Gentlemen! I am Gu Xun of the Ancient Clan." In the center of the lake, before several soldiers of the Ancient Clan's Black Annihilation Army clad in black armor, an elder of the Ancient Clan with graying temples stepped forward. His deep voice, imbued with battle aura, resounded throughout the surroundings, drowning out the clamor of the crowd.
"The ancient realm is about to open! This realm is vast and boundless. If you rashly venture in, you will at least lose your way, or worse, accidentally enter a spatial rift and perish in the void!"

His gaze swept over the crowd by the lake, and his tone became increasingly solemn: "Therefore, I would like to remind everyone that once you enter the area, you must act with caution and refrain from wandering around!"

"Once you enter the Ancient Realm, members of our clan will come forward to greet you and escort you to the Ancient Sacred Mountain Range at the center of the Ancient Realm."

Gu Xun's voice remained loud and clear, but the tone shifted slightly, becoming more warning-like.

"In addition, our ancient people still live within the ancient boundary for generations. We hope that everyone will abide by the rules after entering the boundary and not disturb their lives."

"If anyone violates this rule, don't blame my ancient clan for being ruthless and putting them on a blacklist that will never be received! Is everyone clear on this?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a chorus of agreement immediately arose from the crowd around the lake. Although it was somewhat polite, it all conveyed a clear sense of consent. Obviously, no one dared to easily disobey the rules of the ancient clan.

"Descendants of ancient tribes?"

This unfamiliar term startled Xiao Yan slightly, his brows furrowing unconsciously, his eyes filled with doubt. He had never heard of this term before and was unsure of the relationship between this "descendant" and the main branch of the ancient clan.

Seemingly sensing his confusion, Xiao Ling turned his head, lowered his voice slightly, and slowly explained, "The descendants of the ancient races are the lowest level of existence in the ancient race system, but they are also the most solid foundation. After tens of thousands of years of reproduction, the number of descendants in the ancient realm is now quite large. Although they also have the bloodline of the Dou Di flowing in their bodies, the purity is extremely low and can be almost ignored."

He paused, then changed the subject slightly: "However, there are always exceptions. Occasionally, some descendants will awaken and become stronger due to bloodline mutations, allowing their latent power to become that of a Dou Di. Once such people are discovered by the ancient clans, their status will be immediately reversed. They will not only be able to leave the ranks of 'descendants' and become true members of the ancient clans, but they will also enjoy the highest level of respect and privilege within the clans."

"So that's how it works—a constant stream of fresh blood..." Xiao Yan nodded in realization, all the doubt in his eyes vanishing, replaced by a sense of understanding.
"No wonder the ancient clans have been able to maintain their peak and remain prosperous for tens of thousands of years. With such a large population base, young geniuses naturally emerge one after another. After all, those who are chosen are the best of the best, one in a hundred thousand or even a million."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling nodded noncommittally, then added:
"Not only the ancient races, but also other ancient races have similar descendants. There may be some differences in the names, such as some races are called 'branch' and some are called 'vassal races', but their essential functions are almost the same. They are all for selecting and reserving descendants with outstanding bloodline talents for the race, and most importantly, taking care of the few main force members of the race in all aspects of life and cultivation."

As soon as the two finished speaking, the previously calm lake suddenly began to ripple, spreading outwards towards the shore in concentric circles.

The next second, everyone present clearly felt an extremely terrifying spatial fluctuation slowly spreading from the void above the lake. The strength of that fluctuation caused many people with weaker cultivation to subconsciously hold their breath.

"Shoot-"

As the spatial fluctuations reached their peak, an extremely dazzling beam of light suddenly shot out from the depths of the lake, soaring straight into the sky and finally connecting firmly with the energy shield that enveloped the entire ancient holy city. As the light intertwined, even the heavens and earth seemed to brighten a bit.

"Boom!" The moment the beam of light connected with the energy shield, a thunderous roar suddenly resounded in the space above the lake, making people's eardrums vibrate.

Immediately afterwards, under the gaze of countless shocked eyes, the void slowly cracked open like silk being torn apart by an invisible giant hand, revealing a huge fissure.

A moment later, a dark and deep spatial gate leading to the unknown appeared steadily above the lake, clearly visible to everyone.

"The portal to the ancient realm has been opened. Please enter!"

Gazing at the enormous spatial gate floating above the lake, Gu Xun smiled faintly, his deep voice once again echoing across the lakeside.

As soon as he finished speaking, figures flashed through the crowd, and several figures leaped into the air, instantly arriving in front of the spatial gate.

They curiously examined the gate leading to the mysterious place for a moment, and then, with great skill and courage, they took the lead and stepped into the darkness.

They clearly had complete confidence in the ancient tribe's heritage and reputation, and were not worried about any potential traps.

With the pioneers taking the lead, the rest of the crowd became completely agitated, and figures rushed toward the spatial gate one after another.

Amazingly, despite such a massive influx, the portal remained as stable as a bottomless abyss, floating without the slightest ripple, no matter how many people entered.

"Let's go too."

Seeing that there was nothing wrong with the portal, Xiao Ling smiled faintly and stepped into the lake as soon as he finished speaking.

He lightly touched the water's surface with his toes and steadily walked towards the spatial gate. Seeing this, Xiao Yan behind him immediately followed, and the two of them quickly approached the gate leading to the ancient world.

Around the portal, several Black Annihilation Army warriors clad in black armor were arranged in a circular formation, with an invisible barrier formed by their battle aura firmly protecting the portal, demonstrating their strict vigilance.

Xiao Ling's gaze swept across the crowd, and soon he caught sight of Ling Quan's figure at the very front of the guard team.

Seeing Xiao Ling and Xiao Yan approach, Ling Quan, who was guarding the door, turned his head slightly, his gaze lingering briefly on the two of them. He did not make any further moves, but simply nodded slightly to them as a greeting.

Seeing this, Xiao Ling nodded in response, then looked away without saying anything more and took the lead in walking towards the spatial gate, with Xiao Yan following closely behind.

The moment the two stepped into the darkness, a faint ripple appeared on the surface of the portal. In an instant, their figures were completely swallowed up and disappeared behind the portal...

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Under the boundless blue sky, the clouds drift lazily, and occasionally a gentle breeze blows, causing the boundless grassland below to ripple and undulate, creating waves of emerald green that stretch to the horizon, a scene of breathtaking vitality.

"Shoot-"

Amidst the calm sky, a violent fluctuation suddenly rippled through the space, followed by the appearance of a massive, pitch-black spatial gate, which floated in mid-air.

The moment the door opened, figures stepped out one after another, slowly landing in this unfamiliar world, their eyes curiously surveying their surroundings.

"Is this the Ancient Realm? The energy of heaven and earth is so dense! It's at least several times stronger than the outside world!"

"As expected, this is a territory that only a Dou Sheng powerhouse could open up. Such supernatural power, capable of moving mountains and filling seas, is truly unheard of!"

As the crowd gradually appeared, gasps of amazement spread, and everyone's face was filled with shock and wonder.

Xiao Ling and Xiao Yan also stepped out of the spatial gate at this moment. Their fingertips lightly touched the energy flow around them, feeling the purity and richness that far exceeded that of the outside world. A trace of surprise flashed across their faces. The environment of this ancient world was even better than they had expected.

"Such pure and refined energy of heaven and earth!" Xiao Yan took a deep breath, feeling the warm current flowing into his limbs and bones, his eyes filled with amazement.

"If one cultivates here, the progress would probably be more than twice as fast as outside! This ancient clan not only possesses top-notch cultivation talent from birth, but also occupies such a blessed cultivation land. It is no wonder that they have been able to remain strong for so long."

Xiao Ling nodded slowly, his tone revealing a hint of understanding: "This kind of independent space is almost a world of its own. Although its area is far smaller than that of the Dou Qi Continent, it is precisely because of this that the energy of heaven and earth is so concentrated and abundant, making cultivation here naturally twice as effective."

Although he had expected the ancient realm to be extraordinary, this was his first time experiencing it firsthand, and the energy concentration that far exceeded his expectations still sent a slight shock through his heart.

"boom!"

Just as Xiao Yan and Xiao Ling were talking, a deep, thunderous sound suddenly came from the distant horizon. The next second, everyone saw a large patch of thick, dark clouds surging towards them with an overwhelming force, instantly darkening half of the sky.

“That is…” Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the rapidly approaching dark cloud. After a moment, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he exclaimed in surprise, “It’s a flying warship!”

Almost at the same time he spoke, other sharp-eyed people in the crowd noticed something amiss, and exclamations of surprise rang out one after another. It turned out that the "dark cloud" was not a celestial phenomenon, but was actually composed of ten enormous flying warships.

The warship was shrouded in thick fog, and from a distance it looked as if it were riding on dark clouds and accompanied by thunder, its majestic and imposing presence awe-inspiring.

Watching the rapidly approaching warship, Xiao Yan couldn't help but sigh, "As expected of an ancient clan, such a force is probably unmatched in the entire Central Continent."

As Xiao Yan muttered to himself, Xiao Ling simply chuckled and shook his head. Let alone 'very few', with the ancient clan's foundation, looking across the entire Dou Qi Continent, apart from the Soul Clan, there is no other force that can truly rival it.

Even the now unified Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan under Zi Yan's leadership, due to the old Dragon Emperor being trapped in the Ancient Emperor's Cave and unable to return to the clan, is still somewhat weaker than the other ancient clans. (End of Chapter)