Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

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"Hmph, you guys from the Soul Palace, we've finally got you!"

Just then, a vast aura swept over from Saint Pill City, and several figures instantly appeared above the Ye family's courtyard. Although their auras were all inferior to that of Elder Mu Gu, who was at the Dou Zun realm, Elder Mu Gu was unable to break through their blockade for the time being.

"Do the people of Danta really want to meddle in other people's business?"

Upon seeing this, Elder Mu Gu frowned, looked up at the sky, and spoke in a cold tone.

"Ah!!"

"Regardless of whether this is your business or not, when we encounter people from the Soul Hall, my Pill Tower will not stand idly by! Moreover, it is during the Pill Gathering, and the Soul Hall has taken the initiative to make a move within my Pill Tower. Do you expect us to greet them with smiles?"

The vast aura gathered above the Ye family courtyard, and a figure slowly emerged. Elder Mu Gu sensed the aura above and dared not linger any longer. There were so many powerful figures from the Pill Tower here, and powerful auras were approaching from afar. It would be dangerous if he stayed any longer.

"Boy, protect my cultivation technique well, I'll come back for it sooner or later!"

The old man Mu Gu gave Xiao Yan a sinister look, then said, "Also, Yao Chen is in the Soul Palace; I will definitely take good care of him..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Mugu took a step back, and a dark crack appeared. He stepped into it and disappeared from the spot.

What did you do to the teacher?!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan hurriedly chased after him, but unfortunately, the figure of Elder Mu Gu had already disappeared from the spot.

He could only stand there, staring blankly into the distance, his expression growing increasingly gloomy.

He never expected that he would learn about Yao Lao again from someone in the Soul Palace. Moreover, the other party seemed to know about the existence of the Burning Technique. Besides his teacher and a few others, who else knew about the existence of the Burning Technique?

Han Feng!!

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan's face darkened again. However, seeing that there were many people around, he did not immediately pursue the matter. Instead, he looked at the old man who had gathered in mid-air.

In mid-air, an old man's figure slowly materialized under the starry sky. The elders of the Pill Tower bowed to him and left. The old man's gaze fell on Xiao Yan, and he said softly, "I'm sorry, my true form cannot come here for the time being, so I can only descend in this form."

"Thank you so much for helping me out!"

Xiao Yan bowed respectfully to the old man and slowly began to speak.

The old man walked up to Xiao Yan's side, his expression somewhat complicated. He shook his head and said, "Hehe, an old friend's disciple, naturally I should take care of him."

"Do you know my teacher?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan spoke with a surprised expression, then, considering his teacher's status, it seemed quite reasonable for him to know such a person.

The old man didn't reply, but looked in the direction where Elder Mu Gu had left and said to Xiao Yan, "The Soul Palace has a grand plan this time. We discovered their presence two months ago. Now that the Pill Gathering is approaching, they have finally made their move again. I just didn't expect them to target you."

The old man spoke softly, then waved his hand, and a jade tablet landed in front of Xiao Yan. He said, "Inside Saint Pill City, as long as you crush this jade tablet, I can appear instantly. Next time the Soul Hall comes, you can call me directly."

Xiao Yan accepted the jade token, its soft texture warm to the touch. A hint of joy appeared on his face. He bowed respectfully to the old man and said, "I still don't know your name, senior!"

"I am... Xuan Kongzi..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xuan Kongzi's figure disappeared into the sky above Ye Courtyard.

"Xuan Kongzi?"

Xiao Yan frowned slightly. "That name sounds familiar..."

He suddenly realized that Xuan Kongzi was one of the three giants of the Pill Tower! With the other party's guarantee, Xiao Yan's face lit up with joy again. At least he no longer had to worry about the Soul Palace's methods in Saint Pill City.

"Xiao Yan, Elder Sheng of the Pill Tower has stayed behind."

Just then, Ye Zhong landed beside Xiao Yan and spoke to him.

He had naturally met Xuan Kongzi before, and upon hearing the conversation between Xuan Kongzi and Xiao Yan, Ye Zhong felt extremely fortunate. As long as the Ye family could get on the good side of Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan, they would definitely be able to overcome the difficulties!

"Elder Sheng?"

Hearing Xiao Yan's question, Ye Zhong said, "Elder Sheng said that the news about the Soul Hall people just now is probably related to the Xuanming Sect today..." (P.S. After the Five Great Families' assessment, Xiao Yan and the Xuanming Sect both wanted the same item at a trade fair. After Xiao Yan obtained it, the Xuanming Sect members held a grudge and leaked the information about him...)

(This is how some of the original plot points are explained; please see if it's acceptable.)

Upon hearing Ye Zhong's words, Xiao Yan's expression changed, and he then followed Ye Zhong into the courtyard.

Elder Sheng.

Xiao Yan looked at the elder of the Pill Tower in front of him. This should be the elder that Ye Zhong mentioned.

"Hehe, young friend Xiao Yan, rest assured, our Pill Tower has already sent people to warn the Xuanming Sect. We know you have been wronged, but we hope that for the sake of our Pill Tower, we will not say anything more after the Pill Gathering!"

Elder Sheng looked at Xiao Yan and spoke directly to him.

"We know that young friend Xiao Yan is unwilling to accept this. Don't worry, before the Pill Gathering, you can go to the Pill Tower to choose a soul skill to study!"

Hearing Elder Sheng's words, Xiao Yan pretended to hesitate for a moment before saying, "I know that the Pill Tower is already very busy maintaining order during the Pill Gathering. Since Elder Sheng has spoken, I will definitely not cause trouble for the Xuanming Sect before the Pill Gathering ends!"

Elder Sheng's expression relaxed when he heard Xiao Yan agree.

If Xiao Yan were to actually start a war with the Xuanming Sect, it would cause unrest among other forces in the city. Even the Pill Tower would find it very difficult to handle, given the large number of strange and unruly people in the city. Once chaos ensues, it would be a difficult situation to resolve in a short time.

"Elder Sheng, I don't know about soul skills..."

Xiao Yan looked at Elder Sheng, rubbed his hands together, and spoke.

On the Dou Qi Continent, ordinary cultivation techniques and fighting skills are still circulating, but cultivation techniques or attack methods related to the soul are basically controlled by some powerful forces and rarely spread out. Therefore, even Xiao Yan does not have them now.

If I can successfully master the soul skills within the Pill Tower, I can use them as a trump card!

"Haha, don't worry, young friend. If you wish, you can go to the Pill Tower to study it at any time. However, soul skills are rare, and you only have one chance to study them!"

"Elder Sheng, rest assured, I will prepare well!"

................

Outside the city of Saint Dan.

"Shh!"

As soon as Mu Gu appeared, two figures landed beside him, and a cold voice rang out: "Mu Gu, at this crucial moment, don't alert the enemy!"

Upon hearing the voice, Mu Gu's expression stiffened slightly. He then waved his hand and said, "Hmph! Don't worry, it's just some personal business to settle! It won't interfere with the mission."

After speaking, Mu Gu left the room and ignored him.

"Alright, stop arguing. Let's keep waiting. We still have no news of the target. When the time comes, we must take back what the Palace Master needs from him! Mu Gu, you met Xiao Yan today. Do you think there's a good chance he has that item?"

Another hoarse voice rang out, and upon hearing the words "Palace Master," Mu Gu and the other person dared not say another word.

Upon hearing this, Mu Gu remained silent for a moment before speaking, "If the barrier hadn't broken and Xuan Kongzi hadn't arrived in time, I was confident I could have killed Xiao Yan! If it were truly for safety, the chances of him being killed would be very small."

"I heard that Xiao Fan single-handedly killed one of the three Dou Zun from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. Does that mean the item is on him?"

"Regardless of whether it is him or not, once we find his trail, we must first subdue Xiao Fan. We cannot let either of them get away!"

The hoarse voice rang out again, and Mu Gu and the other person nodded slightly..........

Chapter 180 The Origin of the Three Thousand Burning Flames Appears! (Third Update)

Within the star field.

A terrifying silver dragon lay prostrate in the void, its body engulfed in intense purple-black flames. Space itself distorted under the scorching heat of the flames, and a vast aura swirled within it.

"Buzz!"

Under the illumination of the purplish-black flames, the massive body of the silver dragon seemed to tremble, but it was also as if the purplish-black flames were scorching and distorting space, creating an illusion.

However, whether it's an illusion or not, no one in this deserted space would notice this.

Within the Three Thousand Burning Flames, Xiao Fan had already found the source of the Three Thousand Burning Flames.

A silver fire dragon, large enough to be recognized by an emperor, was surrounded by Xiao Fan's chaotic fire. Its range of movement became smaller and smaller. After two months, Xiao Fan finally forced the source into such a narrow territory.

"It's really not easy!"

Xiao Fan's soul power pierced through the flame seal and landed on the silver dragon shadow in front of him, a smile appearing on his face.

Even though he had reached the Dou Zun level, he couldn't withstand being constantly drained by the Three Thousand Burning Flames for two months!

"Judging by the time, the Pill Gathering should be starting soon. At least I'll be able to make it in time!"

Xiao Fan grinned as he looked at the Three Thousand Burning Flames' source that he had trapped, and walked towards the source fire, grimacing at it as he went: "Run, keep running! Where's the energy you had two months ago?"

As Xiao Fan finished speaking, the primordial fire, which had been exhausted, seemed to be stimulated and suddenly began to churn within the encirclement of the chaotic fire, emitting silent roars.

"No...this shouldn't be happening..."

As Xiao Fan watched the surging source within the Chaos Fire, a bad premonition rose in his heart. He narrowed his eyes and stared warily.

The next moment, within the star field, the three thousand raging flames that had been lying dormant, the massive silver dragon suddenly opened its eyes, and the purplish-black flames burning on its body became even more turbulent!

"boom!"

...........

Meanwhile, outside, in the city of Saint Dan.

The once peaceful sky suddenly darkened, and then a pitch-black, unfamiliar starry sky appeared above Saint Pill City, obscuring the entire sky. Then, under the watchful eyes of many powerful figures, a giant silver dragon stretching across the starry sky appeared in everyone's sight.

"Ang~"

In the starry sky, a silver dragon rolled among the stars, and purplish-black flames fell from its body, which then stained the surrounding stars. Under the burning of the purplish-black flames, the light of the stars gradually dimmed.

Even though it was just a single image, everyone felt as if they had personally experienced the might of this enormous silver dragon, their hearts trembling with fear. They also heard the painful howl contained in the dragon's roar.

"What... what's going on?!"

"Why did it suddenly get dark?!"

"My God, am I seeing things?! What's appearing above my head is... a dragon?"