"Who goes there?"
"Hall of Souls Master, Xiao Yan."
In the northern region of the Dou Qi Continent, this area had little presence in the original plot. Neither powerful experts nor major factions had ever appeared on Central Plains' grand stage.
Yet its overall strength was not weak. Though it was far inferior to the Eight Great Imperial Clans, it still had several hidden Dou Sheng experts.
However, the northern lands were not Human Race territory, but were occupied by another race: the Barbarian Clan.
The Barbarian Clan was born with immense strength and exceptionally powerful bodies. With even a little tempering, their barbarian physiques were no weaker than the bodies of humans who had cultivated body-refining Dou Techniques.
The Barbarian Clan could also merge with beast souls. Once their battle souls were unleashed, they would feel no pain, becoming ferocious, bloodthirsty, and extraordinarily brave in battle.
But every gain came with a loss. The Barbarian Clan excelled in physical cultivation, yet it was difficult for them to produce skilled Alchemists. Once beast souls entered their bodies, their souls would be tainted by beastly nature, making it hard to meet the delicate demands of alchemy.
Xiao Yan had come to Barbarian Clan territory precisely because of an Alchemist.
Looking at the Barbarian Clan tribe below, Xiao Yan's eyes turned cold as he shouted, "Mad Blood Tribe, you have some nerve! You actually dared to slaughter a registered Alchemist of the Firmament Alliance!"
"It's a misunderstanding! There's a misunderstanding here—" A Dou Zun rose into the air from the Mad Blood Tribe, trying to explain.
"This Hall Master has already investigated the matter thoroughly. Don't say the Hall of Souls has wronged you." Xiao Yan flung out the evidence.
The young master of the Mad Blood Tribe had merged with the