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

As early as the second level of the Heavenly Tomb, Xiao Ling and Xun'er had encountered a similar soul.

After a brief discussion, the two deduced from the unique cold fluctuations of the soul that it was the work left by Soul Cliff and Soul Li, whose purpose was to use these scattered souls to collect information on the movements of other people who entered the Sky Curtain.

Now that they had just stepped into the third level, they encountered these spying souls again. The answer was clear: the two Soul Clan members had obviously entered the third level before them.

Xiao Ling and the Soul Clan had long-standing irreconcilable conflicts, and a conflict had even broken out in the Ancient Holy City. With a little thought, it was easy to guess that if Soul Cliff and Soul Li found an opportunity, they would never let him and Xun'er go and would definitely take action in secret to completely eliminate the two of them.

Of course, Xiao Ling was by no means one to sit idly by and wait for death. For him, if he had the opportunity to confront these two Soul Clan prodigies, he would certainly not hold back and would make sure that these malicious Soul Clan members did not get a good end.

Xun'er gently smoothed her hair, which had been ruffled by the mist, and looked up at Xiao Ling beside her, asking in a somewhat serious tone,

"Brother Xiao Ling, what should we do next? Should we first investigate the whereabouts of Soul Cliff and Soul Li, or should we continue deeper into the third level to find Senior Xiao Xuan's cave, as we discussed before?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling paused slightly, then waved his hand, his tone carrying a hint of nonchalant certainty.
"There's no need to worry too much about those two from the Soul Clan. They're only at the eight-star Dou Zun level, and even if they activate their clan markings, they'll only barely reach the nine-star Dou Zun level. They can't cause any real trouble. If we really run into each other in the future, I'll naturally take care of them."

He looked up at the ancient architectural complex shrouded in mist in the distance, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing his palm.

"Besides, the sky curtain will be closed for a long time, so there's no need for us to rush. We'll definitely have a chance to meet again later. Senior Xiao Xuan is a legend who once touched the half-step Dou Di realm. His cave must contain the key to the Xiao clan's inheritance. Rather than dealing with two clowns, finding the inheritance according to the original plan is the most important thing."

Xiao Ling entered the Sky Curtain with a grand goal in mind: to break through the bottleneck of the Half-Saint realm and truly step into the Dou Sheng realm with the help of Xiao Xuan.

Such a crucial matter concerning his future cultivation path naturally didn't require him to waste a single moment on Hunya and Hunli, two eight-star Dou Zun. He knew better than anyone which of the two matters was more important.

If he happens to run into those two on his way to Xiao Xuan's cave, he can simply take care of them. With his current strength, he has no fear whatsoever, even if the two Soul Clan members are hiding some ulterior motives.

But if he doesn't encounter them along the way, it will be much easier for him to deal with these two guys after he successfully breaks through to the Dou Sheng realm.

Xun'er nodded slightly upon hearing this, a knowing glint in her eyes.

“Brother Xiao Ling is right. Senior Xiao Xuan’s remnant soul still has the strength to crush a Dou Sheng in the Heavenly Tomb. Getting his guidance is far more valuable than getting entangled with the Soul Clan.”

As the eldest daughter of an ancient clan, Xun'er had heard rumors about Xiao Xuan, the ancestor of the Xiao clan, since she was a child.

She had heard from her elders that this Senior Xiao Xuan and her father Gu Yuan were close friends a thousand years ago. They were both peerless experts at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng realm, and had left behind a great reputation on the Dou Qi Continent.

Back then, in order to reverse the crisis of the Xiao clan's bloodline being depleted, Xiao Xuan once made a desperate gamble, gathering the strength of the entire clan in an attempt to break through the bottleneck of the Dou Di realm that countless people dream of.

Unfortunately, fate was not on his side. He ultimately failed to break through to the level of Dou Di. Instead, when his strength was damaged due to the failed attempt, he was secretly attacked by the Soul Clan.

This incident not only led to Xiao Xuan's demise but also directly accelerated the decline of the Xiao clan. The once illustrious Xiao clan gradually declined over a thousand years, eventually relegated to a remote town in the Northwest Continent. The strongest member of the clan was once only at the Great Dou Master level, a far cry from its former glory.

Even though the Xiao clan has long since declined, the name "Xiao Xuan" is still an undeniable legend on the Dou Qi Continent. The cave he left in the Heavenly Tomb has naturally become a coveted treasure for several ancient families.

Even ancient clans with profound heritage have repeatedly sent their most talented members into the Heavenly Curtain to try to find the cave dwelling in the deepest part of the third layer, but no matter how hard the disciples tried, they all returned empty-handed.

But things are different now. Xiao Ling and Xun'er's current strength far surpasses that of the ancient family disciples who entered the Heavenly Curtain Trial in the past. If the two join forces, they may have a chance to break through the obstacles, penetrate into the core area of ​​the third level of the Heavenly Tomb, and find the cave of that Senior Xiao Xuan.

More importantly, Xiao Ling already possesses the bloodline of the Xiao clan. As long as he reveals his bloodline mark in front of that cave, the energy body formed from the remnant soul of Senior Xiao Xuan will surely consider their kinship and, coupled with his urgent desire to revive the Xiao clan, will undoubtedly provide Xiao Ling with the most devoted assistance.

Xun'er naturally had no objections to this plan, which would greatly benefit Xiao Ling. Her eyes were full of tenderness as she looked at the person beside her. She always listened to Xiao Ling's words without question. In the future, she would do everything in her power to help him overcome obstacles and achieve his grand plan.

Having decided to head to Xiao Xuan's cave, Xiao Ling and Xun'er lingered for no longer.

The two were surrounded by a subtle aura of battle, with cyan and pale gold halos intertwining in the thin mist. Their footsteps made a soft sound on the bluestone slabs, and their figures, like two streaks of light, sped towards the deeper part of the third layer of the sky.

This level was indeed more dangerous than the previous two. After traveling only a few miles, the aura of energy bodies began to emerge from the surrounding thick fog. These were no longer the scattered low-level beings from the first and second levels, but rather powerful figures coalescing in large numbers.

Those pale blue energy bodies were surrounded by heavy battle aura. With a little perception, it was clear that they were at the eight-star level. In the second level, they would be considered top-tier beings. Here, however, they were as common as roadside pebbles, and several would be encountered every few moments.

Not to mention the nine-star energy entities that occasionally emerge from the mist, their auras solid as if they were tangible, their attacks accompanied by a sharp sound that tears through the air, and they often coordinate with other energy entities to form an encirclement, attempting to trap and kill the two.

Even with Xiao Ling and Xun'er's current formidable cultivation levels, dealing with these groups of high-level energy beings would still require some effort.

However, this "effort" was ultimately limited. Xiao Ling's Dou Qi at the Half-Saint realm was as thick as a mountain, and his mental power was even more formidable. Xun'er's Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame was incredibly destructive, capable of burning anything. With such a combined force, any number of obstacles were merely minor troubles that delayed their journey and never truly posed a threat.

The fog slowly closed behind the two, and the scattered energy fragments along the way were gradually swallowed up by the thick fog.

The two of them defeated the incoming energy entities one by one. With each flick of their palms, they not only stored dozens of high-quality energy cores with a lustrous glow in their storage rings, but also gradually approached the third core area as they cleared away obstacles.

As Xiao Ling ventured deeper into the third layer of territory, his senses became increasingly clear. From the depths of the dark, misty distance, he could vaguely sense a faint, intangible pull—that was his destination.

As this pulling force grew stronger, the Xiao clan bloodline within him gradually reacted. The bloodline power, which had been flowing steadily, began to boil slowly with each step he took closer, its flow speed quietly accelerating. Even the fighting spirit around him seemed to become more and more active.

……

In the dark mountain stream, mist condenses into water droplets on the rugged rock walls, dripping and hitting the gravel with a soft sound.

Suddenly, two afterimages flashed across the bottom of the ravine like lightning. In the instant that the black battle qi blade and the crimson gold flame intertwined, several muffled "poof" sounds exploded one after another. The six nine-star energy bodies blocking the way exploded in response, turning into countless light fragments that scattered in the mist.

The afterimage abruptly stopped, the aura of battle energy dissipated, revealing Xiao Ling and Xun'er. A few drops of mist clung to their robes, but their breathing remained steady, clearly indicating that the battles along the way hadn't taken much to their heads. Nearly two months had passed since they entered the third level.

In the past two months, they have hardly stopped, defeating countless high-level energy entities along the way, and have now completely entered the depths of the third layer of this sky curtain.

Xiao Ling raised his hand and took the two nine-star energy cores handed to him by Xun'er, a smile curving his lips.

He casually put the energy core into his storage ring, looked ahead, and said with a hint of anticipation in his voice, "Xun'er, can you sense it? The energy fluctuations ahead are much stronger than the ones we've encountered before. It seems we're finally going to meet something big."

Hearing Xiao Ling's words, Xun'er snapped out of her reverie and immediately focused her mind, casting her perception like a fine net into the distance.

A moment later, a glint of light flashed in her eyes, and she looked up at Xiao Ling with a hint of admiration:

"Brother Xiao Ling's senses are still so sharp. He can easily detect movements from such a distance. I also had to investigate carefully just now before I could barely catch that fluctuation."

She paused briefly, her fingertips unconsciously rubbing the corner of her sleeve, and continued, "Judging from the aura, the oppressive feeling is much stronger than that of an ordinary Dou Zun, but it doesn't reach the level of Dou Sheng. In my judgment, it should be an energy body at the level of a half-saint."

"Not bad, this is the first semi-saint-level energy entity we've detected on this trip." Xiao Ling nodded with a smile, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes, his fingertips unconsciously stroking his chin.

"Moreover, the direction it is in coincides with the path that my bloodline guides. If we go there and take care of it, this semi-saint-level energy core should be able to play a certain role for us."

"Yes, Xun'er will listen to Brother Xiao Ling." Xun'er smiled, her eyes curving gently.

She naturally leaned towards Xiao Ling's side, gently offering her soft hand. The moment her fingertips touched his palm, Xiao Ling grasped it.

Xiao Ling's palm was warm and strong, enveloping Xun'er's slightly cool hand, and the warmth instantly spread from his palm to the girl's limbs and bones.

The two exchanged a glance, needing no further explanation.

Xiao Ling slightly tightened his grip on Xun'er's hand, and in the next instant, the two figures, like intertwined afterimages, rushed towards the direction where the semi-saint energy body was located.

The hem of her dress billowed in a graceful arc through the mist, instantly disappearing into the thick fog of the mountain stream, leaving only a faint trace of her fighting spirit, which was quickly swallowed up by the mist...

……

After traveling a short distance, Xiao Ling and Xun'er stopped at the same time, their eyes fixed on the road ahead.

The view ahead was shrouded in a mist of energy. The mist wasn't very thick, but it carried a faint sense of oppression.

Xiao Ling raised his hand and waved his sleeve, and a powerful gust of wind suddenly surged out, sweeping across the fog area like an invisible hand. The energy fog that had been lingering was instantly blown away and gradually dissipated into the air.

As the fog dissipated, a colossal rocky mountain, hundreds of feet high, suddenly appeared before the two of them.

The mountain was dark gray all over, with weathered patterns all over its surface, and Xiao Ling and Xun'er's eyes were immediately locked on the top of the mountain.

There stood a huge stone throne, upon which sat a blurry energy figure, with a dark red ghost-headed broadsword lying horizontally in front of it.

The patterns on the blade seemed to be imbued with the scent of aged blood, and a rich, pungent smell of blood emanated from the blade, swirling around the mountain peaks like a pale red mist, making even the air seem somewhat eerie.

"Tsk tsk, this domineering aura is truly extraordinary."

Xiao Ling raised an eyebrow, sensing the energy fluctuations mixed with fighting spirit and bloodlust, his tone carrying a hint of interest.

"It seems that this senior was also a warlike person in his lifetime..."

Xiao Ling's waving of his sleeve to disperse the mist was quite a commotion, which naturally alerted the figure on the hundred-foot-tall mountain.

The figure on the stone seat suddenly stood up, and the originally stable energy fluctuations around him instantly exploded, and the bloody smell that lingered around the mountain peak suddenly became several times stronger.

The pale red aura of blood no longer lingered slowly, but surged like a tide, even dyeing the surrounding air a dark red, exuding a heart-palpitating sense of oppression.

"Intruders, from the moment you set foot here, you should have known the final consequences."

On the mountain peak, the figure looked down at Xiao Ling and Xun'er. His voice was calm and even, but it boomed like muffled thunder in their ears, causing the surrounding mist to tremble slightly.

Xiao Ling and Xun'er looked up and saw that the man was holding a ghost-headed broadsword. His dark red robes fluttered in the mountain wind. His face was cold as ice, and several hideous scars ran across his face, each one seemingly telling the story of past battles.

The fierce aura emanating from him was intertwined, resembling a blood-soaked, roaring lion. Just looking at him from afar sent chills down one's spine.

What's even more special is his eyes. Unlike the empty and lifeless eyes of other energy beings, this figure's eyes actually hold a clear sharpness and scrutiny.

Along the way, the energy beings that Xiao Ling and Xun'er encountered could use some of their former fighting techniques, but they were completely disorganized and attacked more like instincts. Even though they were strong, they were far less powerful than when they were at their peak.

But the semi-saint energy body before them was clearly different from those "empty shells with power".

His eyes held wisdom, and he retained the combat experience he had gained in his previous life. Under these circumstances, his combat strength was likely very close to his peak condition in life, making him no easy opponent. (End of Chapter)