Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

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Tang Zhen smiled slightly, and his figure appeared in mid-air. With a slight wave of his hand, the elders of Burning Flame Valley took their leave.

"I got the better deal, Brother Tang!"

Xiao Fan grinned and cupped his hands in greeting to Tang Zhen. Tang Zhen also greatly admired Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan. He looked at Xiao Yan and said with a smile, "You two are outstanding in strength, have monstrous talent, and are also proficient in alchemy. In fact, it will probably be my honor to become sworn brothers with you in a few years."

Xiao Yan and Xiao Fan exchanged a glance, and the relationship between the group became even more harmonious.

"My two brothers, why don't you rest for a while in Burning Flame Valley? It would be good for me to show you some hospitality!"

Tang Zhen looked at Xiao Fan and the other two with a smile on his lips. He really intended to befriend them. Regardless of who could teach such terrifying disciples, their talents alone were terrifying in Tang Zhen's eyes. Moreover, he genuinely admired their personalities; otherwise, he wouldn't have called them brothers.

"No."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan pondered for a moment before declining Tang Zhen's offer. He then said, "To be honest, we both plan to participate in the Pill Gathering organized by the Pill Tower. We need to head to the Pill Tower as soon as possible to make preparations."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhen thought of the two's alchemy skills and nodded slightly. After all, the Alchemy Conference was held only once every thirty years, and at their age, it was indeed worthwhile for them to witness it. Moreover, with their talent, they might even amaze everyone at the conference.

"Since that's the case, I won't keep you any longer. Since you're going to the Pill Gathering, I can't let you go empty-handed. Consider this a token of my appreciation, so please don't refuse."

Tang Zhen took out a storage ring from his pocket, handed it to the two of them, and then his expression became more serious. He looked at the two of them and said, "Also, you two must be careful from now on."

“The Heavenly Phoenix Clan and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion are not the type to let things go easily. You have killed so many of their people, and I'm afraid the Heavenly Phoenix Clan will send out some truly powerful figures next.”

Tang Zhen's expression was very serious as he looked at the two of them and gave them instructions.

Upon hearing Tang Zhen's words, Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan pondered for a moment, and then Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Don't worry, we are both people who value our lives and will not act rashly."

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhen didn't say anything more. After all, he couldn't do anything to the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. He also had the Burning Flame Valley behind him. Being able to befriend Xiao Fan and the other person at this time was already taking a risk.

After all, in reality, the strength of Burning Flame Valley is no match for that of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan...

Watching Xiao Fan and his two companions depart, Tang Zhen's expression turned solemn. He then turned back and instructed, "Pass down the order: the disciples within the valley are not allowed to leak any information!"

With a swift movement, Tang Zhen vanished from the spot.

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Within the lower space, in the raging, foul-smelling pool of blood, only five figures remained of the ones who had been meditating cross-legged...

"This batch of elite disciples from the Dark Palace doesn't seem to be very capable..."

Looking at the five figures in the blood pool below, a dark figure appeared on the rock, speaking indifferently.

"Apart from Mo Shang and Gui Yu from the Eastern Branch Hall, the other trial participants, hmph!"

As the last soft groan fell, the remaining figures on the rock seemed to have suffered a severe blow, their faces turning deathly pale. Their gazes then fell upon the figure in the blood pool below.

Apart from Mo Shang and a man who appeared somewhat indifferent and aloof, the remaining three were all trembling slightly.

As for the other trial participants, they had all merged into the blood pool beneath them, their souls and cultivation levels becoming nourishment for others...

Chapter 141 Fire

Mo Shang felt no worry about the erosion caused by the violent energy in the blood pool; on the contrary, he was quite excited.

Because from the very beginning, he discovered that the violent bloodthirsty energy that had invaded his body could be easily refined and absorbed under the suppression of the Chaos Fire, and ultimately transformed into strength that would not harm him.

In fact, Mo Shang was one of the few trial participants who could carefully sense the state of others. Many geniuses who had entered the blood pool together were also eroded by the energy in their bodies and died under Mo Shang's gaze. Their strength, blood and soul were all integrated into the blood pool.

Although he felt somewhat uncomfortable, Mo Shang had been mentally prepared when he decided to infiltrate the Soul Palace. In addition, he had been in the Soul Palace for a long time and had long been used to its way of doing things.

It must be said that, as the winner of the Soul Palace's main trial, the effects of this blood pool are surprisingly terrifying.

Mo Shang was originally only a four-star Dou Zong, but after only half a month in this blood pool, he actually broke through to the seven-star Dou Zong realm!

Such a terrifying speed of breakthrough is simply unheard of.

"It's a pity that the energy in this blood pool isn't so terrifying; this place would truly be a rare treasure..."

However, Mo Shang knew in his heart that such a place could not be replicated. Leaving aside everything else, just the formation of this blood pool—he had witnessed the countless skeletons scattered throughout the underground space—meant that cultivating such a blood pool would inevitably require sacrificing cultivators and extracting their battle qi through inhumane methods…

Moreover, the violent energy within this blood pool is something that ordinary people cannot withstand.

The seeded players who are selected by the Soul Hall possess talent and strength that would be considered top-tier even among the younger generation of the Soul Hall.

It can be said that any disciple who entered the Blood Pool before would be highly sought after by the top forces in the Central State if placed in the Central State. Even if they could not enter the innermost circle, they would at least be high-ranking members of the sect, above the inner sect level.

However, even with their talents, they couldn't last long in this blood pool. Eventually, they were assimilated by the energy within the blood pool and completely merged into it. This shows how terrifying the blood pool is. Unless one is a true prodigy, ordinary people simply cannot absorb the energy within it.

Mo Shang used the Chaos Fire to suppress the raging energy within his body, then completely absorbed it, while carefully sensing the condition of the people around him.

Now, in the blood pool, including himself, there are five people left. The rest have all turned into blood. Among the remaining few, Mo Shang carefully examines them.

Except for one man who appeared somewhat cold and aloof, the other three were gradually becoming more violent, and their bodies were inexplicably trembling...

Seeing this, Mo Shang knew in his heart that they had probably reached their limit. After all, the people who had been assimilated by the blood pool had the same symptoms as they did now at the beginning.

The fighting spirit within their bodies was gradually assimilated by the energy in the blood pool, becoming extremely violent and beginning to damage their bodies. The intense pain and the agonizing sensation caused by the loss of control over the energy also manifested in their physical bodies, causing muscle spasms and tremors. Randomly, their souls would also be invaded by the energy in the blood pool, gradually losing consciousness and self.

Ultimately, the soul, flesh, and battle aura were all assimilated by the energy within the blood pool, melting into the blood and merging into it. Even the soul became a newly uncontrolled spirit within the blood pool, constantly emitting piercing roars...

Mo Shang glanced at the three of them, pondered for a moment, and ultimately decided not to make a move.

He had originally planned to use the unique properties of this blood pool to control the two prodigies with the Chaos Fire...

However, given the crucial nature of the Chaos Fire, Mo Shang dared not make a move without absolute certainty, and could only let go of this hard-won opportunity.

After all, those who manage to enter this place and emerge alive will undoubtedly become high-ranking members of the Soul Hall. Such an opportunity to control their lives is extremely rare; it's just a pity...

Mo Shang glanced at the several dark figures standing on the distant rock wall, then looked at the filthy blood pool below him. A glint of light flashed in his eyes. He then lowered his head slightly, only glancing at the scene above with his peripheral vision, and carefully controlled the Chaos Fire, extending a wisp from his fingertips immersed in the blood pool.

"It works!"

Sensing that the Chaos Fire did not cause any disturbance in the blood pool, Mo Shang felt a hint of joy in his heart, taking advantage of the Chaos Fire's ability to conceal its aura. He then carefully manipulated the wisp of Chaos Fire, entangling it around one of the three who had begun to tremble.

"laugh!"

The strength of these individuals was not much different from that of Mo Shang. Under normal circumstances, it would have been wishful thinking for this tiny wisp of chaotic fire to invade their bodies. Even if it did invade their bodies, these geniuses could easily eliminate it. However, at this moment, after so many days of consumption in the blood pool...

He was already on the verge of collapse; the cacophony of roars within his soul tormented it constantly, causing it to show signs of exhaustion.

The energy within the blood pool was incredibly violent. After such a long period of erosion, he had gone from feeling pain at the beginning to being numb. He had become somewhat numb to the violent energy being poured into the blood pool.

The Chaos Fire easily invaded the young man's body. Mo Shang suppressed his excitement and controlled the wisp of Chaos Fire, following behind the violent energy in the blood pool. It continuously left the imprint of Chaos Fire's aura in the young man's body, and then disappeared in a flash, invading the young man's flesh.

Using the cover of the violent energy in the blood pool, Mo Shang spent two hours managing to leave the seed of Chaos Fire inside the young man's body.

Although the other party was somewhat numb, they weren't stupid. Once the matter of the Chaos Fire Seed was exposed, they would definitely realize it was someone else's doing. To prevent any accidents, Mo Shang was being so cautious. Now, the Chaos Fire Seed within the young man's body had been completely buried, but Mo Shang hadn't activated it yet. After all, once activated, both sides would be able to detect the existence of the Chaos Fire Seed...

Mo Shang wasn't in a hurry to activate it; all he needed to do now was leave a chaotic spark within the opponent's body, and wait for the right moment...

Having mastered the technique used on the first youth, Mo Shang became even more skilled, once again manipulating the Chaos Fire to coil around the other youth from the blood pool.

Feeling the violent energy of the Chaos Fire receding from the surrounding area, Mo Shang couldn't help but sigh, "This place is simply tailor-made for me!"

The Chaos Fire's properties inherently allow it to isolate the soul's perception. In this murky, foul-smelling pool of blood, without using supernatural powers, one would not be able to detect the Chaos Fire hidden within. That is why Mo Shang dared to be so bold.

With practiced ease, he entered the body of the second youth, spending an hour and a half to leave his seed inside. Mo Shang revealed a satisfied smile, then withdrew from the youth's body. Feeling his already empty (crossed out) soul power, Mo Shang suppressed his excitement and decided to first recover his soul power.

He absorbed energy from the surrounding blood pool once more, using the Chaos Fire to suppress the violent factors within, and then absorbed it into his own body, continuously replenishing the energy he had lost on the two youths and silently recovering his strength...

After about half an hour, Mo Shang felt that he had recovered and released the Chaos Fire again, probing towards the location of the last young man among the other three.

The Chaos Fire, like a small black snake, swam effortlessly through the blood pool, approaching the young man in the black robe.

At this moment, the young man in the black robe had a furrowed brow and was trembling all over, looking extremely unwell.

Seeing the young man's appearance, Mo Shang dared not hesitate any longer, fearing that if he delayed any longer, the young man would become nourishment for the blood pool.

Before, Mo Shang wouldn't have cared so much about their lives. He would have preferred all the prodigies of the Soul Palace to be dead. However, after realizing that the blood pool had become his accomplice, he saw each of these prodigies as potential supporters of the Soul Palace's future leadership. He couldn't bear to see them perish here like this.

Mo Shang even felt a pang of regret. If he had discovered this method earlier, he felt that most of the Soul Hall's high-ranking members who walked out of here would have fallen into his hands.

Unfortunately............

With a sigh, Mo Shang didn't hesitate to control the Chaos Fire once again, sending it into the body of the young man in front of him.

"laugh!"

As the chaotic fire pierced the youth's skin, a look of surprise appeared on Mo Shang's face.

In Mo Shang's perception, the young man's internal condition was not as dangerous as it appeared from the outside. Although his body was still filled with violent blood pool energy, it was firmly sealed in every part of his body, ensuring that although he looked like he was about to burst, everything was still under control.

Moreover, even if someone tries to probe his internal condition, the blood pool energy, which is now under his control, can be instantly detonated by him, turning his feigned serious injury into reality.

"Hehe, interesting............"

Looking at the condition inside the young man's body, Mo Shang lowered his head, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He then carefully controlled the Chaos Fire, following behind the blood pool energy to "pick up the scraps".

Chapter 142 Nine Dragons Thunderfire

The condition inside the young man's body was indeed beyond Mo Shang's expectations.

He hadn't expected that among the remaining five people, besides himself, this person was actually hiding his strength.

Judging from the fact that the other party was able to easily suppress the crimson and violent energy that had invaded his body, this young man's identity is probably not simple.

After all, more than ten prodigies had entered this blood pool, but now, apart from these few, everyone else had become nourishment for the pool. In fact, the other two, if it weren't for Mo Shang secretly leaving a Chaos Fire Seed within them, giving them some resistance to the violent energy, would probably not have survived by now...

However, it was precisely because of this that Mo Shang felt a little curious about this person.

"Could this person be a spy from another force who infiltrated the Soul Palace?"

Mo Shang sensed the suppressed, violent energy within the young man's body, and a thought surfaced in his mind. This thought, as if taking root, gave Mo Shang a fresh perspective, and he began to speculate about the young man's identity. However, there were no clues whatsoever that allowed him to make any guesses...

Just then, Mo Shang suddenly realized that the energy within the young man's body was beginning to gather towards the location of the wisp of chaotic fire. Upon noticing this, Mo Shang felt a sense of vigilance and immediately hid his mind within the chaotic fire, concealing its aura and disguising it as an invisible energy wisp, mixing it into the energy of the blood pool.