The Peerless Emperor

Outside the battlefield, Lin Qian, having witnessed this scene with his own eyes, narrowed his eyes slightly and focused on the direction Lan Shou was leaving. In a soft voice, he said, "It's not that I'm talkative, but don't you think this person is being too presumptuous?"

Lin Qian was quite astonished. Where did the Third Elder get the courage to openly challenge Lan Ning and confront him head-on?

Lan Ning's expression was gloomy and he remained silent. After a while, he finally said, "His father has made outstanding contributions to our clan, even sacrificing his own life for us. Naturally, I cannot simply do something to him. That's why he is so fearless."

Hearing this, Lin Qian suddenly understood.

If Lan Ning acted rashly, it would chill the hearts of the other clanspeople. If the descendants of meritorious servants didn't receive proper recognition, who would be willing to continue contributing their strength to the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan?

The matter ended there, and all the people of the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan had now fully recognized the husband of their princess—a man from a remote and obscure region of the Human Clan.

His personal strength didn't seem as negligible as imagined. The combat power he unleashed was surprisingly strong.

Logically speaking, people from remote regions of the Human Clan, even if they were at the same realm, should absolutely not be comparable in combat power to those dressed in blue.

In fact, Ye Nanxin had thoroughly suppressed the blue-clothed one, even standing still and letting his opponent attack without receiving a scratch.

Impressive indeed!

Lin Qian joined Ye Nanxin and the others and returned with them to the courtyard.

As for Lan Ning and his group, they left with dark expressions on their faces. They still had many matters to deal with, whether it was the Void passage or the cultivation techniques modified by Zhuge Ming. These were all of vital importance to the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan.

If they couldn't handle it well, instead of turning into an opportunity for their clan, it would become a stumbling block to their development.

Back in his own courtyard, Lin Qian also carefully described the previous encounter to Ye Xin. Listening, Lan Fenger took in a sharp breath, "The Netherworld Clan, to think they would do such a thing—if it hadn't been discovered, then..."

Considering the implications, Lan Fenger felt a chill in her heart.

She was well aware that once the expansion of the Void passage succeeded, the Netherworld Clan would be able to launch a massive attack on their clan from the inside.

The Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan, with only their own strength, could not compete against the Netherworld Clan and would surely be defeated.

To think that an attack by the grand army of the Netherworld Clan was expected at the front, and they would never have suspected that the enemy could infiltrate from behind. Once caught between attacks from both sides, their doom was certain.

Fortunately, Lin Qian had discovered this conspiracy; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

All this Lin Qian had not witnessed, so naturally, he was unaware that his unintentional actions had thwarted a monumental conspiracy by the Netherworld Clan.

In a sense, Lin Qian had already earned considerable merit, although he was unaware of it.

Regarding Lin Qian's contribution, Lan Ning and the others had no intention of publicizing it. Tall trees catch much wind, and they had previously fought desperately to kill those from the Netherworld Clan for the very purpose of silencing them.

Lan Ning deeply understood what role Lin Qian might play in a future war that could break out again with the Netherworld Clan.

Once the Netherworld Clan learns of Lin Qian's divine peculiarities beforehand, the latter will undoubtedly be in great danger.

"If the Netherworld Clan finds out about what you did back then, they'll certainly see you as a thorn in their side and will go to any lengths to eliminate you," explained Lan Yi, who had arrived at the yard not long before, to Lin Qian, "We will claim the merits, but as for the rewards, we will request them from the Elder Council and then hand them over to you. Do you have anything in particular you desire?"

It was at this time that Lin Qian realized the gravity of this foreign Void world; there likely existed a vast alliance of powers seeking to resist the Netherworld Clan.

And his own actions had earned him no small merit, from which he could benefit.

"Are the rewards to be requested according to one's own wishes?" Upon hearing Lan Yi's words, Lin Qian pondered before asking for clarification, wanting to be sure.

Lan Yi solemnly nodded in response to Lin Qian's inquiry, "Indeed, you can tell me whatever you desire to have, and it can be requested, though there is a cap on the value. Rest assured, the merit you've earned is not small, so the cap won't be too low."

Hearing this, Lin Qian immediately had an idea and produced a list of materials, presenting them one by one, "I am in great need of these items, as many as possible. I'd like all the reward quotas to be used for these materials."

After receiving the list from Lin Qian's hands, Lan Yi carefully reviewed it and, after pondering for a moment, spoke, "The value of these items is varied, some very cheap and others quite costly. You should be able to get several portions. I will have my father work hard to acquire as many as possible for you."

Lin Qian nodded his gratitude for Lan Yi's words.

These materials were, of course, necessary for the puppet body plan.

Moreover, the materials for the puppet body had been thoroughly researched and upgraded by Zhuge Ming.

Once crafted, the puppet bodies representing several significant figures would be able to exert far greater strength!

"Ha ha, if that's the case, does this mean I can go out and have a good fight again?" Sun Wukong, upon learning the news, approached Zhuge Ming, very excited.

Zhuge Ming looked at the monkey beside him with a visage of utter disinterest.

Ever since the puppet body from the last plan left Xuanhuan Star, Sun Wukong had been incessantly thinking about it.

He simply didn't return to Huaguo Mountain, preferring to stay in the Heavenly Art Department, waiting by Zhuge Ming's side for news, asking daily when the puppet body would be available once more.

"I warn you, monkey, be mindful and control your strength when using the puppet body next time; don't cause it to explode again. These materials are painstakingly collected by His Majesty, how can you squander them like this?" Seeing Sun Wukong in front of him, Zhuge Ming took a deep breath and chided solemnly.

Seeing Zhuge Ming truly angry, Sun Wukong quickly gestured with his hand, "Hey, Prime Minister, rest assured, I've learned this time. I wasn't aware of how much I was exerting, I wasn't familiar enough. Next time, I'll be careful, very careful."

Facing Zhuge Ming's anger, Sun Wukong stepped forward to put an arm around his shoulder, comforting him while earnestly promising, definitely wanting to avoid being denied the use of the puppet body next time.

Zhuge Ming's irritation seemed to subside a bit with Sun Wukong's words.

"I've got work to do now, so go back first, and when the puppet body is ready, I'll naturally call you." After receiving the notice from Lin Qian, Zhuge Ming quickly rid himself of Sun Wukong and left.

Lin Qian had yet another important task to arrange.