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

226: A leading figure among the younger generation!As Gu Yuan’s words fell, the tense atmosphere in the hall eased slightly, but the oppressive feeling of an impending storm still lingered.

Xiao Ze stood in the hall. Although the purple-gold and pitch-black twin flames around him had receded, the Nine-Star Dou Sheng’s foundation still prevented the surrounding Gu Clan Elders from underestimating him. Even the Gu Clan’s Three Immortals looked at him with a hint more approval.

Xun’er rose from her seat and gracefully moved to Xiao Ze’s side, softly saying, ”Brother Xiao Ze, you’ve traveled a long way. Why don’t you come with me to the bamboo house in the back mountain to rest for a while? The Clan Chiefs of the Yan and Lei Clans won’t arrive until three days later, so you can recuperate.”

Xiao Ze nodded in agreement. After bidding farewell to Yao Ling, Gu Dao, and the others, he followed Xun’er out of the hall.

Along the way, the Gu Clan disciples saw Xun’er walking side-by-side with this newly promoted Nine-Star Dou Sheng, their expressions intimate, and they all cast curious and reverent gazes, with whispers ceaselessly echoing.

The back mountain of the Gu Clan was shrouded in mist. A secluded Peak rose from the ground, with dense bamboo groves at its summit. As a gentle breeze swept through, the rustling of bamboo leaves sounded like heavenly music.

The bamboo house was built against the mountain, simple yet elegant. A babbling stream flowed down in front of the house, reflecting the verdant bamboo shadows, creating a unique Concept.

”This is where I usually cultivate in peace. It’s very quiet,” Xun’er pushed open the bamboo house door, and a faint scent of bamboo wafted out. ”Brother Xiao Ze, please rest here for now. I’ll go arrange for food to be sent over.”

Xiao Ze walked into the bamboo house, his gaze sweeping over the interior furnishings. He saw only a bamboo table, a few bamboo chairs, and an ancient bookshelf in the corner, neatly arranged with several ancient texts.

He walked to the window and sat down, looking at the bamboo forest swaying in the wind outside the window, his thoughts drifting towards the Hun Clan.

This fortunate Devouring of the Void Swallowing Flame had allowed his strength to make a Breakthrough to Nine-Star Dou Sheng, just one step away from the legendary Dou Di.

But to truly take that step, he would probably have to make a trip to the Black-Corner Region... As he pondered, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door, accompanied by a slightly anxious shout: ”Young Miss Xun’er! Mr. Xiao Ze!”

Xiao Ze looked up and saw a young man in Black Annihilation Army uniform walking quickly, with an honest Face. It was Gu Hua, the Second Commander of the Black Annihilation Army.

He ran to the bamboo house door, panting heavily, his Face full of frustration.

”Gu Hua, what’s the rush?” Xun’er happened to return with a plate of fresh fruit and couldn’t help but ask curiously when she saw his appearance.

Gu Hua rubbed his hands and said with a bitter Face, ”Don’t even mention it! It’s all those guys from the Lei Clan causing trouble! Their envoys arrived early, and they brought many young generation powerhouses with them. As soon as they arrived, they started provoking everyone, saying that our Gu Clan had no one, and even deliberately sought out our Black Annihilation Army brothers for a fight.”

”Oh?” Xiao Ze’s eyebrows slightly raised. ”The Lei Clan disciples are so arrogant?”

”Exactly!” Gu Hua said indignantly, ”They are all arrogant, relying on the Genius Lei Dong who appeared in their Clan. First, a few young Lei Clan members started trouble, and our Black Annihilation Army brothers couldn’t help but make a move. But they were defeated in just a few rounds, it was truly shameful!”

”When Gu Xing and Gu Yao saw this, we went up to get justice for our brothers. We didn’t expect Lei Dong to suddenly appear, his lightning techniques were exceptionally skilled. The three of us together were not his match, and even when Gu Qingyang made a move, he was defeated!”

”Even Gu Qingyang was defeated? Does this Lei Dong really have such strength?” Xun’er’s delicate brows furrowed slightly, and her expression became solemn.

Gu Hua nodded, his Face full of helplessness: ”That Lei Dong is a rare Genius of the Lei Clan in several hundred years. He cultivated bitterly in the Demonic Thunder Pool of the Thunder Realm for five years, one year more than their Clan Chief Lei Ying’s record when he was young. Now his strength has reached the Peak, and he is practically invincible among the younger generation.”

”What’s more infuriating is that he wasn’t satisfied with just winning; he also mocked our Gu Clan for having no one and said that the Black Annihilation Army was merely famous in name.”

At this point, Gu Hua looked at Xiao Ze with burning eyes, his tone pleading: ”Mr. Xiao Ze, you are now a Nine-Star Dou Sheng, with unfathomable strength. Although this Lei Dong is formidable, he is certainly not worth mentioning in front of you.”

”Could you please teach him a lesson and help our Black Annihilation Army regain Face? Otherwise, when the Lei Clan Chief arrives, they will probably mock us even more!”

Upon hearing this, Xun’er couldn’t help but look at Xiao Ze and softly said, ”Brother Xiao Ze, this Lei Dong has a warlike nature, and I also have an old grievance with him. Back then, the Lei Clan once proposed a marriage to the Gu Clan, and the other party was Lei Dong. It was only later put on hold because of the Xiao Clan’s affairs. His arrogance this time is probably also meant to show off to me.”

Xiao Ze’s heart stirred. He hadn’t expected this Lei Dong to not only be a Lei Clan Genius but also to have had an engagement entanglement with Xun’er.

He looked at Gu Hua’s anxious expression and thought of the Lei Clan disciples’ arrogance, a faint smile playing on his lips: ”Oh? Daring to provoke in the Gu Clan’s territory and coveting someone from the Xiao Clan, this Lei Dong certainly has great courage.”

He stood up, his Aura slightly surging. Although he didn’t release his pressure, it made Gu Hua subconsciously hold his breath.

”Since he is so ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, I will go meet him and see what this Lei Clan Genius is truly capable of.”

”Excellent!” Gu Hua immediately beamed with joy and quickly said, ”Mr. Xiao Ze, Gu Qingyang is still holding them off at the training ground. I’ll take you there right away!”

Xun’er looked at Xiao Ze’s retreating figure, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes, which then turned into determination.

She knew Xiao Ze’s strength. Although Lei Dong was strong, he could never be Xiao Ze’s opponent. However, the Lei Clan’s intentions were hard to fathom, and this move might also serve to test the Lei Clan’s true attitude.

The three hurried towards the Gu Clan training ground. Along the way, Gu Clan disciples constantly arrived after hearing the news, wanting to witness this Peak showdown.

The training ground was located in the central area of the Gu Clan, a vast bluestone plaza surrounded by dozens of towering Dragon stone pillars, grand in Aura.

At this moment, the training ground was already packed with people.

In the center of the plaza, a young man in purple-black battle armor stood proudly. His figure was tall and straight, his Face cold and stern, and wisps of purple lightning glowed around him. It was Lei Dong.

Opposite him, Gu Qingyang’s Face was pale, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, clearly severely injured. Gu Xing, Gu Yao, and the others beside him also looked disheveled.

”Gu Qingyang, is this all you’re capable of?” Lei Dong’s lips curled into a sneer, his voice loud, ”They all say the Gu Clan’s Black Annihilation Army is the strongest army among the eight ancient clans. Now it seems, it’s nothing more than that. With such strength, you dare to contend with my Lei Clan?”

Gu Qingyang glared with wide eyes, but due to his severe injuries, he didn’t even have the strength to retort.

The surrounding Gu Clan disciples were all filled with righteous indignation, but no one dared to step forward to challenge him. After all, Lei Dong’s strength was too formidable; even Gu Qingyang had been defeated, so they would only humiliate themselves by going up.

”Presumptuous!”

Just then, a clear and cold voice came from outside the crowd, carrying an undeniable pressure.

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice, only to see Xiao Ze, accompanied by Xun’er and Gu Hua, slowly walking into the training ground.

He wore black clothes, his figure tall and straight, his Face calm and unruffled, yet he exuded an Aura that looked down on the world. The faintly circulating purple-gold and pitch-black glimmers around him made the lightning glow in the air subconsciously recede a few points.