The Peerless Emperor

Netherworld Clan, the most troublesome thing about clashing with them, was the influence of their Netherworld aura.

Past experiences of other races fighting the Netherworld Clan had left profound impressions, for their Netherworld aura could silently infiltrate one's body, paralyzing the flesh and greatly slowing one's reactions.

For combatants at their level, any slight delay could drastically alter the outcome and possibly change who would emerge victorious.

This was the terror of the Netherworld Clan.

Initially, Lan Ning and the others had prepared themselves before engaging in combat, aiming to resolve the fight before the influence ran too deep.

However, to their surprise, during the battle, they suddenly felt that the force within them could block out the Netherworld Clan's Netherworld aura, preventing the poison from bothering them.

Pleasantly surprised, they naturally relaxed in the fight.

In the past, one way to deal with the Netherworld aura was to deliberately slow the circulation of Soul Energy within the body, which naturally resulted in a significant reduction of combat power.

Now, without this concern, the three persons present were far stronger than the Netherworld Clan, thus handling them with ease.

"This is a Skill Jewel, capable of sealing away special soul skills, which activate upon consumption," Lin Qian explained as he produced a Skill Jewel in his hand, examining it before shaking it at the Netherworld Clan member, "It's called Poison Avoidance, and as the name suggests, it can prevent the invasion of toxins."

Lin Qian's words turned the leading member of the Netherworld Clan's face grim with darkness: the Skill Jewel in the opponent's hand was practically their clan's nemesis.

With this, what advantages could they have in battle?

Taking into account their combat interactions with Lan Ning, Lan Yi, and Lan Zhi, it was clear.

Wait a minute!

The leader of the Netherworld Clan suddenly came to a realization and stared at Lin Qian: "You were clearly poisoned by the Netherworld Poison, so why are you fine? Could it be that you took this thing in advance?"

"I possess a body that is immune to all poisons; your Netherworld Poison has been refined away. Haven't you noticed that my realm has greatly advanced, alien?" Lin Qian fixed his gaze on the opponent, smiling coldly.

The leading Netherworld Clan member was disconsolate, struggling to come to terms with it.

Immune to all poisons?

Even unharmed by the Netherworld Poison?

Impossible!

Lost in disbelief, the leading Netherworld Clan member suddenly felt a sharp pain in his abdomen and saw that a war blade engulfed in Starry Sky Power had pierced through his midsection; the Netherworld power that had been lingering around his body had completely collapsed.

"Die!" Lan Ning commanded coldly, as a deep azure flame of Starry Sky Power suddenly burst out from inside the opponent and spread out to both sides.

In an instant, before Lin Qian's eyes, it was as if stars were exploding, the intense heat of the starry flames devouring the other two Netherworld Clan members, erasing them from this world entirely.

At the same time, Lan Ning raised his hand, where Starry Sky Power gathered and enveloped the Void Channel above.

The nascent small-scale Void Channel, not yet fully expanded, twisted instantly, and then dissipated into the air.

The burning barrier of the Starry Sky Realm had also vanished into nothingness upon the convergence of Lan Ning's Soul Energy. All around, everything returned to normal, as if nothing had ever happened.

"The Netherworld Clan actually infiltrated the Blue Phoenix Star and constructed a virtual passage. What exactly are they trying to do?" After the incident, Lan Ning's expression did not relax but instead became solemn as he stared in the direction where the virtual passage had disappeared. "After being silent for so long, is the Netherworld Clan starting to cause trouble again?"

"This matter, I'm afraid we must notify the Elder Council and also warn the other major clans to be vigilant."

Lan Yi's face was grave as he looked at his father. "I'm afraid the power of the Netherworld Clan has grown stronger. They rarely used Netherworld Poison in the past, but this time they used it twice all at once, which is illogical."

"Ah, Netherworld Poison!" On the other side, Lan Zhi slapped his forehead and hurried over to Lin Qian, asking with concern, "How are you, are you really all right, the Netherworld Poison...?"

"Didn't I say it? I am immune to all poisons, the Netherworld Poison is useless against me," Lin Qian had also returned to his usual state, speaking with a smile while handing over the Array Map to Lan Zhi, "Seventh Elder, I present this to you."

Once Lin Qian confirmed he was alright, Lan Zhi also let go of his worries, but he was startled by what the other did next.

"This... this..." Lan Zhi was suddenly at a loss for words. Such a precious item, and the other party was just giving it to him like that?

Lin Qian looked at the Seventh Elder Lan Zhi in front of him and couldn't help but find it amusing. An Elder of the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix Clan actually resembled an old child, excessively obsessed with Arrays. Since he wanted Lin Qian's Array Map, giving one was no problem.

After all, for the Huaxia Empire, it wasn't precious at all.

"Hehe, then this old man graciously accepts. Lin Qian, rest assured, if you ever have any requests in the future, just tell this old man, I will not shirk," Lan Zhi said as he carefully stored the Array Map and patted his chest towards Lin Qian.

Upon hearing this, Lan Ning couldn't help but speak irritably, "Lan Zhi, you are our Seventh Elder, how does it feel being under someone else's command? Have you no dignity as an Elder?"

"Can dignity be eaten as food? Besides, the Great Elder is your great-granddaughter's husband, we're all family. What's wrong with that?" Lan Zhi said, turning his head to look at Lin Qian with a retort.

A bit amused by Lan Zhi, Lin Qian quickly nodded, "Naturally, we are family, family indeed."

"But speaking of that, Little Qian, this soul skill charm you have is really amazing. If this were to be popularized, then..." Lan Ning mused aloud, looking at Lin Qian inquiringly.

"Why should it be popularized? I offered it as aid to you and the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix Clan because I see you as my own people. What of it to others?" Lan Ning's words chilled Lin Qian's tone as he spoke indifferently, "If others need it in the future, they will have to pay the corresponding price. I am not a pushover."

The stern tone of Lin Qian's voice was extremely grave, causing Lan Ning to pause in his expression.

Following that, Lin Qian turned and left on his own, heading towards the Lan Fengmu.

"Great Elder, your great-grandson-in-law seems to have quite the temper, haha." On the other side, Lan Zhi laughed.

Lan Yi slightly frowned, watching the direction Lin Qian was heading; "This young man, how can his mood change so abruptly?"

"No, he is simply making one thing clear to me," Lan Ning said, looking in the direction Lin Qian had gone, speaking calmly, "He considers us family and thus gives us various benefits, such grand opportunities. The premise is that he gives, not that we demand."

"He owes us nothing, on the contrary, we owe him too much. I was out of line just now."

"Moreover, it's normal for such a talented young man to have some temper. I was worried that he and Little Xin attending the Sea Spiral Holy Institute might put them at a disadvantage, but it seems I was mistaken. He is not of a soft disposition, only gentle with his own kin."

"What will happen once he enters the Sea Spiral Holy Institute? I'm genuinely curious!"