Doupo: Marry a Young Doctor and Be Rewarded with Douhuang Cultivation

173: One person swept across the northwest continent!The cheers gradually subsided, and Xiao Ze raised his hand to quiet them, the city wall instantly falling silent.

He scanned the injured warriors, his voice deepening a few shades: ”Injured brothers, go to the rear to rest first. Medicinal Pills and Spirit Medicine will be prioritized for you.”

”Those who are not injured, join the members of Starfall Pavilion to clear the battlefield, confiscate the weapons and provisions of the Lion Underworld Sect, and also check for any remnants of the Hall of Souls that might have slipped through.”

”The Hall of Souls people are best at hiding; don’t give them a chance to strike back!”

Since he had come this time, he would absolutely not give the Hall of Souls any possibility of striking back!

Especially those who dared to extend their hands into his homeland, death was not enough!

”Yes!”

The warriors responded in unison, their previously weary faces reigniting with fighting spirit, and they turned to action.

Xiao Li also followed, carrying his great saber, and before leaving, he turned back and shouted to Xiao Ze: ”Third Brother, you and Xiao Yi Xian can have a good chat. I’ll keep an eye on things here!”

Several graceful figures quickly gathered on the city wall. Besides Xiao Yi Xian and Cao Ying, there were also Ye Xinlan, and the sisters Han Yue and Han Xue.

Ye Xinlan hurried forward, holding a pill box, her tone a bit anxious: ”Husband, these are the Heart-Protecting Pills I just refined. They can stabilize the Qi of severely injured warriors. Do you think there are enough?”

As a Seventh-Rank Alchemist, although her strength wasn’t the strongest among the women, her Alchemy skill was absolutely second to none!

Xiao Ze took the pill box, his fingertips touching her slightly cool hand, and he said softly: ”Xin Lan, you’ve worked hard. With you here, the warriors have an extra layer of protection.”

Han Yue, holding her sister Han Xue’s hand, said softly: ”Just now, on the west side of the Xuanhuang Fortress, we discovered several residual Qi traces of the Hall of Souls. We’ve already had people surround them, and we’ll conduct a thorough search later to ensure they can’t hide.”

Han Xue also nodded, her big eyes full of determination: ”Our sisters can also help guard, and we won’t give the Hall of Souls remnants any opportunity.”

Xiao Ze patted both of their shoulders, smiling as he said: ”Be careful. Send a message anytime if there’s a situation.”

Cao Ying also spoke up at this moment: ”Actually, when you hadn’t arrived, Xiao Yi Xian was still boiling poison pills. The Hall of Souls people used many sinister soul arts, and many warriors fell victim. It’s thanks to her poison techniques that she could counter them. Xin Lan and I also helped sort the Spirit Medicine, and we finally managed to refine a batch before you returned.”

Xiao Yi Xian’s cheeks were slightly red, and she tugged at Cao Ying’s sleeve: ”It’s nothing, it’s all what I should do. But Ying’er and Xin Lan, you’ve been up all night without closing your eyes; you should rest.”

Listening to the women’s words, Xiao Ze felt an even greater warmth in his heart.

He put his arm around Xiao Yi Xian’s shoulder, then successively patted the backs of Cao Ying’s, Ye Xinlan’s, and Han Yue’s hands, saying softly: ”Don’t push yourselves. When things are settled here, I’ll take you back to the Xiao Clan to rest for a few days. The Clan has special Cultivation rooms and Spirit Medicine, which will be perfect for helping you recuperate.”

”And also to make up for you...”

The women all nodded, their eyes full of anticipation.

Over the past year, they had followed Cai Lin in garrisoning the Jia Ma Empire, contending with the Lion Underworld Sect. To have a few days of stable rest was already a rare blessing.

Cai Lin stood to the side, watching this scene, a trace of softness flashing in her cool eyes.

She handed over a tattered scroll: ”This is the intelligence we’ve compiled on the Hall of Souls and the Lion Underworld Sect. The Lion Underworld Sect still has three strongholds in the northwest, and the Hall of Souls has buried many soul banners near the Xuanhuang Fortress. The sea of blood just now was activated by these soul banners.”

”However, Xiao Yan sent a message saying he has already taken the Starfall Pavilion people to deal with the soul banners, and it shouldn’t take long to resolve.”

Xiao Ze took the scroll and scanned it, his brows relaxing considerably: ”Xiao Yan is quite clever. With him handling the soul banners, the task of clearing the strongholds will be left to me.”

He looked up at Cai Lin, his tone apologetic: ”Over the past year, you’ve worked hard guarding the Xiao Alliance and the Jia Ma Empire.”

Cai Lin shook her head: ”I am the Vice Alliance Leader of the Xiao Alliance; this is what I should do. It’s you, you must be careful going to clear them out alone. Although the Lion Underworld Sect strongholds are not as troublesome as the Hall of Souls, they still have a Dou Zun stationed there.”

”Just a Dou Zun, nothing to fear!”

Xiao Ze’s tone was calm, yet it exuded absolute confidence. He handed the scroll to Cao Ying, ”Ying’er, you and Xin Lan will inventory the Medicinal Pill supplies! Xiao Yi Xian, you and the Han Yue sisters will investigate the Hall of Souls remnants; be careful. As for the strongholds, I’ll be back soon.”

Although the women were worried, they knew Xiao Ze’s strength and could only agree and depart.

Xiao Ze walked to the edge of the city wall, looking at the distant dark clouds gradually dispersing, a cold glint flashing in his dark eyes.

At this moment, Xiao Ding came over, pushing a wheelchair, followed by several Xiao Clan Elders, and handed over a secret letter: ”Third Brother, Xiao Yan just sent another message, saying that half of the soul banners have been broken, and he also wants to help you clear out the strongholds.”

Xiao Ze took the secret letter, a smile flashing in his eyes: ”Just let him focus on dealing with the soul banners.”

He turned to look at everyone, his voice resonating: ”Big Brother, you and the Elders will guard the Xuanhuang Fortress. I will go and flatten those three strongholds. I’ll definitely be back before sunset, completely eliminating the hidden dangers in the northwest!”

Xiao Ze bid farewell to everyone and galloped alone towards Black Wind Mountain.

How terrifying was the speed of a Dou Sheng? In just over ten breaths, he already saw the Lion Underworld Sect stronghold shrouded in black mist.

The mountain body had been hollowed out into a fortress, surrounded by dark purple defensive Formations, and many Lion Underworld Sect Disciples could vaguely be seen patrolling the walls. The strongest aura among them belonged to the Seven-Star Dou Zun stationed there.

”Who goes there? How dare you trespass on my Lion Underworld Sect stronghold!”

The Seven-Star Dou Zun on the wall detected Xiao Ze’s aura and shouted sternly, simultaneously activating the Formation. Countless Dou Qi arrows shot towards Xiao Ze.

Xiao Ze didn’t even lift an eyelid; majestic Dou Qi condensed into a thin shield around him.

”Bang, bang, bang” sounds rang out successively. Those arrows, capable of piercing through a Dou Huang’s body, instantly shattered upon hitting the shield, not even stirring a ripple.

He slowly landed in front of the stronghold’s main gate, his gaze sweeping over the Seven-Star Dou Zun, his tone icy: ”The Lion Underworld Sect has aided and abetted evil, colluding with the Hall of Souls. Today is your day of reckoning!”

”Arrogant!”

The Seven-Star Dou Zun roared, holding a giant axe, and leaped down. The axe blade, imbued with majestic Dou Qi, cleaved towards Xiao Ze.

This axe strike condensed his life’s Cultivation, even tearing space apart to reveal a dark spatial rift, clearly intended to kill in one blow.

But Xiao Ze merely raised his hand, two fingers lightly clamping the axe blade.

With a ”crunch,” the giant axe, forged from profound iron, snapped like rotten wood.

The Seven-Star Dou Zun’s pupils constricted. Just as he was about to retreat, Xiao Ze’s backhand clasped his neck.

”You, you...” The Seven-Star Dou Zun trembled all over, his voice filled with fear.

Only now did he truly sense the overwhelming aura on Xiao Ze. This was an existence that a Dou Zun simply couldn’t contend with!

Xiao Ze couldn’t be bothered with him. He let out a slight burst of Dou Qi from his fingertips and slammed it hard into the Seven-Star Dou Zun’s chest.

”Pfft--”

The Seven-Star Dou Zun spewed blood, his body flying backward, crashing into the Formation’s light barrier, which cracked like a spiderweb.

He struggled to get up, but saw Xiao Ze already in front of him, a palm condensed with majestic Dou Qi directly striking his crown.

”Boom!”

The Seven-Star Dou Zun’s head exploded with a roar before he could even scream, and his body slumped down.

The Formation disintegrated with the death of its leader. Seeing this, the Lion Underworld Sect Disciples within the stronghold either rushed forward frantically to fight to the death or turned to flee.

But there was no trace of pity in Xiao Ze’s eyes. Dou Qi swept out like a tsunami; any Disciple who rushed forward was instantly torn to shreds by the Dou Qi!

Those who tried to climb over the wall to escape were also pierced through their bodies by the Dou Qi shot from his fingertips, falling one after another.

He was like the God of Death walking through a shura field; every step he took was accompanied by the screams of Lion Underworld Sect Disciples.

In the main hall, the Lion Underworld Sect cadres responsible for guarding the captives tried to resist, but were split in half by a casual strike of Xiao Ze’s Dou Qi!

In the secret chamber, the Elder who had privately hoarded Hall of Souls supplies was also dragged out by him and had his heart pulse shattered on the spot.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, there were no more survivors in the Black Wind Mountain stronghold. The ground was covered with corpses and blood, completely severing the Foundation of the Lion Underworld Sect.

Xiao Ze stood at the highest point of the stronghold, raised his hand and waved. Majestic Dou Qi ignited a raging flame, burning the entire stronghold along with the corpses, leaving only a scorched earth.

”A mere Lion Underworld Sect. Since you dare to collude with the Hall of Souls, then don’t blame this Saint for being ruthless!”