Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

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Chapter 145 Secret

In Tianhuang City, watching the figures of Xiao Fan and his companions gradually disappear into the distance, Liu Qing and Lin Yan stood on the city wall, a satisfied smile of pride on their faces.

"The gap between us is really widening..."

Feeling the gap widening between himself and Xiao Fan's group, Liu Qing's Lin Yan couldn't help but show a hint of helplessness. Recalling the situation on Thunder Mountain, he realized he owed it all to Xiao Fan and the others; otherwise, he would have already died at the hands of the Yellow Springs Pavilion...

"But even now, their personalities haven't changed much from before!"

Liu Qing nodded and smiled at Lin Yan beside him, "Speaking of which, when Xiao Fan was sealed under the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, Xiao Yan kept causing trouble for the Black Alliance. Once, he fell into their trap, and it was only thanks to my timely arrival that he was able to get there! When the two of them shake the continent in the future, can I still use this as a topic of conversation?"

Liu Qing seemed to have actually witnessed this scene, and with a smile on his face, he spoke to Lin Yan.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan showed a hint of disgust on his face, punched Liu Qing lightly, and then said, "Come on, if it weren't for the timely rescue by the Grand Elder and the others, you would have perished inside as well. How dare you even speak now?"

"Ha ha ha ha.............."

With a faint laugh, Liu Qing and Lin Yan disappeared from the spot.

Considering the current enmity between the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and Xiao Fan's group, Lin Yan did not join them. He planned to remain at the Liu family's residence and cultivate for a while longer...

In Tianhuang City, the situation had changed after Xiao Fan and his companions left. After Xiao Fan took the initiative to visit the Cheng family and revealed his identity as a Dou Zun powerhouse to Cheng Yao and the others, the Cheng family dared not provoke the Liu family again after their "close" exchange.

However, Xiao Fan hadn't made all the arrangements; he had merely revealed his identity to intimidate the Cheng family. He believed that after his friendly exchanges, Liu Qing would seize the opportunity, and the Liu family's rise was only a matter of time...

After leaving Tianhuang City, Xiao Fan frowned slightly as he recalled the information he had mentioned to Liu Qing earlier.

"I don't know anything about Han Yue. We've only been in contact briefly twice before. Lin Xiuya mentioned to me when he was traveling in Zhongzhou that he had visited the Han family in the Northern Region. Apart from that, we rarely contact Han Yue..."

Without any news of Han Yue, Xiao Fan was at a loss as to how to find Yue Yao. However, looking at the "Moon's Lament" quest on the quest panel, a bad feeling crept into his heart...

"Very well, after the Pill Gathering concludes, I will make a trip to the Northern Region..."

Xiao Fan had made up his mind that once he helped Xiao Yan participate in the Pill Gathering and obtained the Three Thousand Burning Flames, he would immediately set off for the Northern Region to search for news of Yue Yao...

Since Han Yue claims Yueyao as "Miss," Xiao Fan believes that as long as he finds Yueyao, he will definitely be able to get news about her.

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Within the small world exuding a vast and desolate aura, terrifying energy fluctuations emanated everywhere, and one after another, the Heavenly Phoenixes, transforming into their true forms, danced freely in mid-air.

And this is the territory of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan.

"presumptuous!"

A cold shout suddenly rang out, and the surrounding space seemed to be affected by it. Even in such an environment, the space trembled.

"How dare a mere ant repeatedly try to kill my Heavenly Phoenix Clan? If word gets out, will those humans think that my Heavenly Phoenix Clan is completely wiped out?"

The soft chuckle that had just been emitted rang out again, but immediately afterward, the confined space returned to normal. The demonic beasts that had trembled under the oppressive force, along with the weak Heavenly Demon Phoenix, now cautiously departed into the distance...

"Who would have thought? There was actually a Dou Zun hidden among them."

Another aged voice rang out, and then he continued, "However, the ancient clans promised us that they would not interfere if we were at the Dou Zun level. Since it was their own lack of information that caused us losses, they should naturally pay for it."

"Alright, this time we are in the right, and even Gu Yuan cannot refute it. I have already spoken with the Gu Clan. Since the other side has a Dou Zun, let's send a small team from the execution squad over there. Remember, those two humans don't matter, the main thing is that girl who is suspected to be the Ancient Void Dragon. We must bring her back!"

Another deep voice rang out. The voices that had spoken before seemed to trust this person, and they echoed each other before falling silent.

After a long while, several powerful auras rose up, a spatial rift appeared in mid-air, and several streaks of light flashed past before leaving this world...

Inside the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, Thunder Venerable looked at the message that appeared in his hand, a hint of surprise on his face.

"Danhui?"

Lei Zun Zhe did not expect that Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan's purpose was actually the Pill Tower's Pill Gathering.

If this news hadn't come from the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, Venerable Lei would probably have been more suspicious. However, looking at the small team dispatched by the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, Venerable Lei's eyes narrowed even more.

"They actually sent them all..."

Looking at the message from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan in his hand, Venerable Lei had no objection to the fact that the Wind and Thunder Pavilion would provide all the necessary services to the members of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's execution team. After all, if you want to curry favor with them, you naturally have to give something in return. It was just some resources, and as long as you could get on the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's warship, Venerable Lei believed that it was all worth it!

Moreover, the execution team sent by the Heavenly Phoenix Clan this time is not of simple identity.

One of the executioners had a very special identity; behind him was a powerful expert at the Dou Sheng level!

If he performs well this time and gains the other party's approval, his status and strength can be elevated by a leap with just one word from the other party. All his previous efforts can be rewarded tenfold or a hundredfold!

Previously, Lei Zun Zhe had refrained from taking action because he believed Xiao Fan was also at the Dou Zun realm and their whereabouts were uncertain. Now that he knew Xiao Fan and the others' purpose, and given his confidence in his own strength, Lei Zun Zhe was eager to make some achievements before the arrival of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. With a swift movement, he transformed into a bolt of silver lightning and instantly disappeared into the distance.

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The Spirit Realm, the Spirit Race.

"How is the Holy Maiden doing?"

The figure of "Grandma" appeared beside a pool filled with thick mist. Looking at the emerald green Heavenly Pool beside her, her cloudy eyes gazed at the center of the lake, a hint of worry on her face, and she asked.

"It's nothing serious."

Tianchi shook her head slightly, a hint of heartache flashing in her amber eyes. Her gaze fell on the fair, delicate body that was faintly visible in the center of the lake, and her soft voice echoed gently.

"Her strength has improved dramatically, just as expected, and she has now reached the level of a three-star Dou Zun, but..."

Tianchi hesitated for a moment before continuing, "However, the problem with her soul remains unresolved. Even with the healing power of the Mother Tree of All Things, it can only continuously tear her soul apart and then heal it; there's no way to completely repair it. And in this process, the repeated memories are also eroding her current consciousness..."

Upon hearing this, "Grandma" remained silent for a long time. After an unknown amount of time, her voice trembled slightly as she finally spoke, "There's no time left. The prophecy left by the 'Great Emperor' has reached the point of backlash. Even the Mother Tree of All Things is already overwhelmed. If we cannot succeed by Yueyao's generation, the Spirit Race may be doomed..."

Upon hearing "Grandma's" words, Tianchi showed no expression, only sighed softly, and slowly said, "Actually, we could have stopped when we reached Han Ning's generation. By pouring all our resources into it, we might have been able to help her break through the barrier. There was no need to take such a risk..."

"Just like Xiao Xuan?"

"Grandma" suddenly spoke, a hint of anger on her face. She turned to look at Tianchi beside her and said, "Wasn't Xiao Xuan just as arrogant back then? He always thought he was invincible, but what was the result? The entire Xiao clan was completely ruined because of his decision, and became a dilapidated family that even had difficulty producing a Dou Wang."

"He himself ended up dying and disappearing, and now he is nothing more than a remnant soul, spending his days in the sky."

Tianchi looked at the excited "mother-in-law," sighed, and didn't say anything. In the end, didn't he make the same choice as them back then, which is why he agreed to Han Ning's request?

Xiao Xuan's failure served as a wake-up call for them. Even a prodigy like Xiao Xuan, who gambled everything for the Xiao family, ultimately failed. As a result, the other clans have not dared to take such a gamble in recent years.

After all, even now, they have to admit that if Xiao Xuan were still alive, he would undoubtedly be the number one person on the continent, even surpassing Hun Miesheng and Gu Yuan...

Unfortunately, the deceased are gone, and time cannot be turned back...

The two remained silent, their gazes once again fixed on the naked, white body in the center of the lake. They watched as the dense energy around them flowed into that body, as if someone had borne the weight of their hopes…

Chapter 146 Reencounter with Thunder Venerable

With the Dan Conference, held every thirty years, about to take place, the entire Central Continent is abuzz with discussion about the conference being hosted by the Dan Tower.

After all, at each Danhui (a prestigious academic conference), many influential figures come into the public eye, and what everyone likes to see most are those previously unknown nobodys who rise to the top of their lives. When people hear these stories of ordinary people, they can't help but put themselves in their shoes.

As for the most popular figures in Zhongzhou recently, they are naturally Xiao Yan and Xiao Fan, who are being chased by the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan!

On Mount Lei, he confronted the Venerable One directly and became enemies with the Yellow Springs Pavilion. After the Four Directions Pavilion Conference, he killed Feng Qing'er, the pride of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and the personal disciple of the Thunder Venerable One. Later, under the siege of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, he killed Feng Leizi, the elder of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, and the execution team of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan was completely wiped out.

According to the description of the escaped Fenglei Pavilion disciples, Xiao Fan's strength had already reached the Venerable Realm!

The once peaceful Central Plains was suddenly struck by so many major events, and the names of Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan spread throughout the Central Plains immediately, becoming the subject of everyone's conversation.

As time slowly passed and the Pill Gathering was about to begin, everyone finally shifted their attention and the topic of conversation changed from Xiao Fan and his companion to the dark horse that might emerge at the Pill Gathering.

As for Xiao Fan, a prominent figure in the industry today, everyone is wondering whether he will miss such a grand event as the Pill Gathering.

Swish!

The city closest to Saint Dan City is Pearl City.

Having concealed their faces, Xiao Fan and his two companions stepped out of the spatial passage with some reluctance. Looking at the noisy and crowded people around them, Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan exchanged a helpless glance before leading Zi Yan out of Pearl City.

It wasn't that they wanted to transit here, but rather that the spatial passage from their previous city to Saint Pill City had, for some unknown reason, caused the spatial passage imprint in Saint Pill City to become somewhat illusory and was still under emergency repair, the duration of which was unknown.

Left with no other choice, Xiao Fan and his group had to use the spatial passage to reach Pearl City, the closest city to Saint Pill City.

In fact, Xiao Fan and his companions had no idea that the so-called weakened spatial passage mark was a scheme orchestrated by the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan. Because the newly arrived execution team couldn't immediately reach Xiao Fan and his group's location, they used the power of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan to have the family managing the spatial wormhole switch the exit of the spatial passage, leading Xiao Fan and his group into Pearl City.

The moment Xiao Fan and his group appeared in Pearl City, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, who were secretly lurking, had already received the news.

Moreover, in order to prevent Xiao Fan, who was at the Dou Zun realm, from detecting it, even these pawns who were watching the spatial passage were manipulated by the Tian Yao Huang clan.

However, although Pearl City is not a holy land for alchemists like Saint Pill City, the Pill Domain is actually just a general term for the region centered on Saint Pill City, representing the power of this area.

Strictly speaking, when Xiao Fan and his group appeared in Pearl City, they had already entered the territory of the Pill Domain.

However, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan did not want to take action in Saint Pill City, which would provoke the Pill Tower or attract the attention of hidden experts. Therefore, they used this method to transfer Xiao Fan and his group to Pearl City. In this way, even if they fought here, they could act more freely.

Of course, the ideal scenario in the mind of the current leader of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan is to completely eliminate Xiao Fan and his group in a deserted place.

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"My lord, our men have discovered that someone has been identified who can trigger a reaction in the Soul Jade. As expected, it should be Xiao Fan and his group!"

Inside the lavish room, a young man dressed in a blood-red executioner's robe knelt on one knee and respectfully addressed a figure in front of him wearing an ornate mask.

Within the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, there exists a special ice crystal ore called Soul-Giving Jade. Because this ore is a specialty of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan's territory, it has, over a long period of time, become imbued with the aura of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan.

As long as there is bloodline of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan within a certain range of the Soul Jade, it can emit a faint glow.

Later, through its own improvements, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan transformed it into a tool for tracking down enemies.

As long as someone from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan kills someone within the area of ​​the Soul Jade, which has been specially refined by the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, the Soul Jade will emit a faint glow and heat.

"Ah."

A steady voice rang out from the figure wearing an ornate mask. He waved his hand slightly, his gaze sweeping over the few people standing around him, and his indifferent voice slowly rose.

"Tell Fenglei Pavilion that if they want to put it on the ship, they need to show me its value."