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

201: Return to the Alliance, message from the Soul Palace!After dealing with the Yellow Springs Stone Tablet, Xiao Ze handed the yellow spring blood crystal to Cai Lin. His gaze swept over the pure, chilling power of the Nine Serene Yellow Springs, and he said in a deep voice, ”The Yellow Springs power here is the most concentrated, perfect for you to refine the blood crystal and assault the Half-Saint realm.”

”You stay here and Cultivate in peace. I have already had Yao Ming arrange for strong Clan members to act as your Protector. After you advance, you can come to the Xiao Clan and meet up with us.”

Cai Lin took the blood crystal, her fingertips gently caressing the flowing energy within the crystal. She looked up at Xiao Ze, her eyes filled with determination.

”Don’t worry, I will not waste this Opportunity. I will advance to Half-Saint as soon as possible and help you protect the Alliance.”

Yao Ming, who was beside them, quickly chimed in, ”Clan Leader Xiao, rest assured. While Lady Cai Lin Cultivates here, our Clan will fully protect her and absolutely not allow anyone to disturb her.”

Xiao Ze nodded slightly, then gave a few more instructions to Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin before turning and walking out of the altar.

As the three of them stepped onto the mountain path of the Nether Snake Earth Vein, a violent spatial fluctuation suddenly came from the sky.

A brilliant purple-gold light tore through the clouds, clawing open the Void Realm like a Dragon’s claw. A graceful figure leaped out from within, surrounded by the domineering aura unique to the Void Ancient Dragon.

”Xiao Ze!”

A clear shout rang out as Zi Yan landed in front of Xiao Ze, her Dragon wings still not retracted, her eyes full of joy.

”I sensed your Qi in the Clan and knew you must be nearby. I didn’t search in the wrong place after all!”

Seeing that it was Zi Yan, Xiao Ze smiled, ”Why have you returned from the Void Ancient Dragon Clan? Are the Clan’s affairs settled?”

”Now the three Dragon Islands are all under the jurisdiction of my East Dragon Island. With no internal or external troubles, there’s nothing urgent for now.” Zi Yan waved her hand, her gaze sweeping over Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, then curiously looking towards the depths of the Nether Snake Earth Vein.

”You just came out from inside? Did you find something good again?”

Xiao Yi Xian explained with a smile, ”We came here to retrieve the yellow spring blood crystal to help Cai Lin advance, and we also unexpectedly obtained the Legacy of the Yellow Spring Demon Saint. Cai Lin is currently in seclusion Cultivating inside, and we are about to return to the Xiao Clan.”

”The Legacy of the Yellow Spring Demon Saint?” Zi Yan’s eyes lit up. She moved closer to Xiao Ze, ”That must be very powerful, right? Oh, by the way, I heard you recently formed some kind of Alliance to fight against the Hall of Souls? Has the Hall of Souls been up to any more tricks?”

Xiao Ze shook his head helplessly and reached out to ruffle her hair, ”The Alliance is doing well, and the Hall of Souls is temporarily quiet, but we can’t let our guard down. Since you’re back, come back to the Xiao Clan with us. We can discuss the next steps in fighting the Hall of Souls.”

Zi Yan nodded vigorously. Her Dragon wings spread, and she landed beside Xiao Ze, ”Okay! I’ve wanted to act with you guys for a long time. This time, I’m not going back to the Clan no matter what!”

The four of them no longer delayed. Xiao Ze activated his spatial power, taking Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Zi Yan, transforming into a streak of light and heading towards the Xiao Clan.

When they returned, the entire Clan was in an uproar of joy.

Since the Nine Heavens Alliance was established with the Xiao Clan as its core, he had been the spiritual pillar of the Alliance. This time, he not only brought back the Yellow Spring Demon Saint Legacy but also facilitated the allegiance of the Nine Netherworld Hell Python Clan, and even brought in Zi Yan, the Dragon Emperor of the Void Ancient Dragon, undoubtedly adding the strongest wings to the Alliance.

Xiao Ze had also informed the Clan Elders about Cai Lin staying in the Nine Netherworld Hell Python Clan to Cultivate. Everyone looked forward to her early advancement to Half-Saint, adding another powerful expert to the Alliance.

In the following days, Xiao Ze integrated the Alliance forces, teaching the cultivation methods of ”Yellow Spring Finger” and ”Netherworld Palm” to the core powerhouses of the Alliance. At the same time, he refined the Yellow Spring Demon Saint’s essence blood, honing his strength as a Seven-Star Dou Sheng, and occasionally guided Xiao Yan’s Cultivation.

At that time, Xiao Yan was already a high-level Half-Saint, only one step away from Dou Sheng.

Such peaceful days lasted for half a year.

Initially, the Alliance territory was calm, and the Hall of Souls seemed completely silent, with even scattered skirmishes at the border significantly reduced.

But the peaceful days did not last long, and bad news began to arrive one after another.

First, a border city under the jurisdiction of the Xiao Clan was attacked by an unknown force. Most of the city was damaged, and the garrison Dou Zun powerhouse was severely injured.

Immediately after, the Alchemist stronghold established by the Pill Tower outside the city was attacked. More than a dozen Seventh-Rank Alchemists went missing, with only the Hall of Souls’ unique Qi imprints left at the scene.

Within just half a month, more than half of the three hundred important strongholds under the Alliance’s jurisdiction were attacked. Although no large-scale casualties were caused, it spread panic, and those neutral forces that had intended to join the Alliance all held back, clearly shaken by the Hall of Souls’ deterrence.

On this day, the core members of the Alliance gathered in the Xiao Clan’s main discussion hall.

Fire Cloud Old Ancestor of the Burning Flame Valley slapped the table and angrily said, ”These rats from the Hall of Souls! They don’t dare to fight head-on, so they resort to these sneaky, dirty tactics! If this continues, the Foundation of the Alliance will be completely disrupted by them!”

The Grand Elder of the Pill Tower looked solemn and handed over a scroll, ”According to our investigation, Hall of Souls powerhouses are mixed in with the chaotic forces in every attack, and their targets are very clear.”

”Destroying our strongholds and abducting our Alchemists is to sever our arms and deter neutral forces!”

Yun Yun, the Sect Master of the Flower Sect, added, ”Our patrol teams simply cannot keep up with their speed. Often, as soon as we arrive at one place, they have already attacked the next, leaving us exhausted from chasing.”

Xiao Ze sat in the main seat, his fingertips gently tapping the armrest, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall, ”The Hall of Souls wants to delay and wear down our morale. Since they dare to reach out, we will cut off that hand.”

He paused, his voice suddenly sharpening, ”Pass on my order: the target is the Hall of Souls’ Human Hall of the Heavenly Gang Hall!”

”Take out this hub of theirs in the southwest, and let everyone see that the Alliance is not a soft persimmon to be kneaded by anyone!”

”Human Hall of the Heavenly Gang Hall?”

Everyone was startled, and Fire Cloud Old Ancestor quickly asked.

”That is an important branch hall of the Hall of Souls, guarded by a Great Heavenly Venerate. Its defenses must not be weak. If we send out all our forces, and the Xiao Clan is empty, what if the Hall of Souls takes the Opportunity to invade?”

”No need for all forces.” Xiao Ze looked at Zi Yan beside him.

”This time, Zi Yan and I will go. Unless Soul Heavenly Emperor personally arrives, a small Human Hall cannot threaten us.”

The Hall of Souls has gone too far in bullying us. If we don’t teach them a lesson, do they really think our Alliance has no one?

”Dragon Emperor?”

Fire Cloud Old Ancestor and the Grand Elder of the Pill Tower exchanged glances, both seeing shock in each other’s eyes.

The Dragon Emperor of the Void Ancient Dragon Clan, a being on the same level as the Clan Chiefs of the Ancient Clan and Hun Clan, was actually willing to go on an expedition with Xiao Ze?

Zi Yan felt everyone’s gaze and simply nodded faintly. The Dragon’s might subtly permeated her surroundings, making even the Dou Zun powerhouses in the hall involuntarily hold their breath.

At this moment, Xiao Yan walked in from outside the hall. He had just returned from patrolling the border and immediately rushed over upon hearing about the discussion.

Seeing him, Xiao Ze took out a jade bottle from his Pregnant and stood up to hand it over, ”Fourth Brother, this is the essence blood of the Yellow Spring Demon Saint. You are now a high-level Half-Saint. Refining this essence blood is enough for you to Breakthrough to a One-Star Dou Sheng. The Alliance is in a troubled time. The stronger you are, the more stable the Xiao Clan’s defense will be.”

Xiao Yan took the jade bottle, feeling the vast energy contained within the essence blood through his fingertips. His eyes were slightly warm, ”Third Brother, this Opportunity is too precious, you...”

”I have already refined part of it; further use would not be very effective.” Xiao Ze patted his shoulder, his tone firm and unyielding, ”You are the future of the Xiao Clan. Protecting the Xiao Clan is protecting the Foundation of the Alliance. When I return, I want to see you enter the Dou Sheng realm!”

Xiao Yan nodded heavily, clutching the jade bottle tightly in his hand, ”Big Brother, rest assured, with me in the Xiao Clan, absolutely nothing will go wrong!”

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