Soul Hall Attacks (Seeking Reads)

At the same time, high above the Misty Cloud Sect, ten Dou Zong powerhouses remained concealed within the void.

Their auras were completely suppressed, like hunters lurking in the darkness.

"We have scouted it clearly; this Misty Cloud Sect is the most suitable choice."

A Soul Hall Dou Zong spoke in a low voice, his tone laced with a chilling coldness.

"The Dou Huang from the Ancient Clan once visited the Xiao Clan."

"The disciple of the current Misty Cloud Sect leader once had contact with a member of the Xiao Clan."

Another Dou Zong added.

"And this small sect actually happens to be the hegemon of the Gama Empire."

"In other words, as long as we control the Misty Cloud Sect, we can easily monitor the Ancient Clan."

The lead Dou Zong's eyes flashed with a sinister glint as he spoke coldly.

"Hehehehe! That female sect leader is quite beautiful; perhaps I could..."

One Dou Zong let out an evil, grotesque laugh, his face twisted with a greedy expression.

Just like that, in a few short sentences, they ruthlessly decided the future of the Misty Cloud Sect...

On this day, sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, scattering in fragments across the path Xiao Yan was traveling.

He moved with the speed of the wind, and before he knew it, he had arrived in the vicinity of the Misty Cloud Sect.

At this moment, he was already a three-star Dou Shi, an aura of confidence radiating from his entire being.

After all, in just a few short months, he had successfully broken through from a Dou Zhe to a Dou Shi.

Such rapid cultivation speed made him increasingly convinced that his talent was extraordinary.

Hmm... these fortuitous encounters are just the icing on the cake; what I truly rely on is my own superior talent!

"Teacher, do you think with my cultivation speed, I have a chance to catch up to him?"

Xiao Yan looked at Yao Lao beside him with a grin.

In his heart, his own progress was already heaven-defying, and perhaps there really would come a day when he could surpass the person who had always left him out of reach.

Yao Lao shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Kid, don't let your ambitions outstrip your reality. Forget about that boy; right now, you couldn't even catch up to the maid by his side..."

His words carried a hint of helplessness.

Over these past few months, they had indeed experienced quite a few fortuitous encounters.

In a deep cave within the Magical Beast Mountain Range, they had been lucky enough to obtain the Purple Cloud Wings, which had significantly increased Xiao Yan's travel speed.

They had also acquired a Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Fragment Map; although it was only a fragment, the clues to the Heavenly Flame contained within were of considerable value.

However, even so, compared to that person, there was still a world of difference.

That person's growth speed was simply too astonishing—so astonishing that even Yao Lao, once the continent's greatest alchemist, had never heard of such a thing.

"That maid? Are you talking about Little Doctor Fairy?"

Xiao Yan frowned slightly, the image of Little Doctor Fairy appearing in his mind. In his impression, she had always been a delicate woman.

"Isn't she only a Dou Zhe? Even if her cultivation speed is fast, it shouldn't be better than mine..."

Xiao Yan was still somewhat unconvinced, and he often saw Little Doctor Fairy popping medicinal pills.

There was one more thing Xiao Yan didn't say out loud: every time she finished taking a pill, Little Doctor Fairy's complexion would turn deathly pale, and she would look extremely weak. He felt... she must be the type who was frail and sickly, right?

Therefore, he thought to himself that he must have surpassed her by now.

"You brat... today, this master will teach you one thing: do not judge a book by its cover..."

Yao Lao rubbed his forehead in frustration, seemingly never expecting his disciple to be so dense in this regard.

"The appearance you see is merely a performance put on for those who don't understand."

Yao Lao explained patiently, hoping Xiao Yan would grasp the underlying logic.

"Do you really think someone who can stay by that youth's side could be an ordinary person?" Yao Lao continued to guide Xiao Yan's thinking.

"If I am not mistaken, that girl should possess the legendary Woeful Poison Body..."

After all, having refined pills for Little Doctor Fairy so many times, Yao Lao had roughly sensed it, relying on his rich experience and keen insight.

"Woeful Poison Body? What kind of constitution is that?"

Xiao Yan scratched his head, his face full of confusion.

This was the first time he had ever heard of such a special constitution.

"It is a constitution that allows one to advance rapidly simply by absorbing poisons..."

Yao Lao explained slowly.

"When we left, she was already a Dou Ling; now that several months have passed, she should be a Dou Wang by now."

Yao Lao sighed, feeling a sense of inner lament.

Of course, there was one thing Yao Lao did not say out loud: the Woeful Poison Body carried the risk of an eruption, and once it erupted, the consequences would be unimaginable.

But that youth had managed to neutralize it using some unknown method.

Therefore, a Woeful Poison Body that no longer feared the risk of eruption would have an incredibly fast cultivation speed, one that Xiao Yan truly could not catch up with for the time being.

"No way! You've got to be kidding me! Does this mean after cultivating for the better part of the day, I'm still the weakest one here!"

Xiao Yan's wail echoed across the sky, and he felt his Dao heart shatter in an instant.

He had originally thought his progress was already significant, yet he had not expected that in front of others, it was still not worth mentioning.

Yao Lao glanced at him and said, "Enough. We have reached the territory of the Misty Cloud Sect. Let's go to a nearby town to refine some medicinal pills, and then we shall continue on our way..."

As Yao Lao said this, he looked up at the sky once more.

For some reason, a strong sense of foreboding welled up in his heart.

This region seemed to hide some kind of danger; it would be best to leave as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, at the Misty Cloud Sect, which towered into the clouds and was wreathed in mist.

Amidst the peace and tranquility, a strange ripple suddenly stirred in the space above.

Ten black shadows appeared instantly like ghosts, appearing arrogantly in the sky above the Misty Cloud Sect.

These ten newcomers radiated a sinister aura, and the leader was a figure in a black robe.

The black robe fluttered violently in the wind, as if to declare that their intentions were far from kind.

Just as they intended to barge into the Misty Cloud Sect without any restraint, the eyes of the black-robed leader suddenly narrowed, as if he had sensed something.

"Oh? A formation?"

He could not help but let out a soft exclamation, his voice echoing leisurely through the silent sky.

Immediately after, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a sneer of disdain.

"I didn't expect such a remote place to have a formation."

In his understanding, the location of the Misty Cloud Sect was nothing more than a backwater corner, so this formation was surely nothing to fear.

He subconsciously assumed it was something left over from the ancient era, long since dilapidated and not worth their effort.

"I had intended to sneak in quietly, but it seems we have no choice but to force our way in."

The figure who spoke stood steadily in the void; he was tall and burly, resembling a towering mountain.

At this moment, his aura as a nine-star Dou Zong surged forth majestically, and the surrounding air seemed to be suppressed by this powerful presence.

It emitted a "humming" sound, as if declaring their might to the entire Misty Cloud Sect.

"Be quick about it..."

A Soul Protector stepped forward, his expression somewhat solemn as he urged.

He knew clearly in his heart that although the Soul Hall was powerful, if they caused too much of a commotion here at the Misty Cloud Sect and accidentally alerted the Ancient Clan, it would be a huge problem.

The Ancient Clan had a deep foundation, and even the Soul Hall was unwilling to clash with them head-on lightly...