Chapter 736: Future Days at the Sacred Academy

When fighting the Netherworld Clan, the most troublesome thing is the effect of their Netherworld aura.

From past experiences, other races who have fought against the Netherworld Clan know that their Netherworld aura can silently invade one’s body, causing paralysis and slowing down reflexes.

At their level, even a slight delay in reaction can change the course of a battle, and this is the terrifying aspect of the Netherworld Clan.

Originally, before Lan Ning and the others started fighting, they had already prepared themselves to resolve the battle quickly before being too affected.

However, during the fight, they suddenly realized that the power in their bodies was isolating them from the Netherworld Clan’s aura, preventing the poison from affecting them.

With this pleasant surprise, they fought more freely.

Previously, the only way to deal with the Netherworld aura was to slow down the circulation of their soul energy, which severely reduced their combat effectiveness.

Now, without that concern, the three of them, being much stronger than the Netherworld Clan members, found it easy to handle the fight.

"This item is a Skill Jade, capable of sealing a special soul technique within. Once consumed, it activates its effect," Lin Qian said as he pulled out a Skill Jade, examining it before showing it to the Netherworld Clan. "This one is called Anti-Poison. As the name suggests, it prevents toxins from invading the body."

Lin Qian’s words made the leader of the Netherworld Clan’s face darken. The item in Lin Qian’s hand was practically a nemesis for their entire clan.

With this, their advantage in battle would be nonexistent.

Just from their skirmish with Lan Ning, Lan Yi, and Lan Zhi, it was clear how effective the Skill Jade was.

Wait!

The Netherworld Clan leader suddenly realized something, glaring at Lin Qian. "You were clearly hit by our Netherworld Poison. Why are you unharmed? Did you take this item in advance?"

"I have a constitution immune to all poisons. Your Netherworld Poison has already been refined. Didn't you notice that my cultivation has improved?" Lin Qian coldly smirked as he stared down the leader. "Foolish alien!"

The leader of the Netherworld Clan looked stunned, unable to comprehend.

Immune to all poisons?

Even the Netherworld Poison could do nothing?

How is that possible?

As the Netherworld Clan leader was lost in thought, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his abdomen. Looking down, he saw a sword of burning starlight had pierced through his stomach, and the Netherworld energy around his body had completely disintegrated.

"Die!" Lan Ning shouted coldly. The starlight within the leader’s body erupted into blue flames, spreading rapidly.

In an instant, it was as if a star had exploded in front of Lin Qian’s eyes. The scorching stellar flames engulfed the remaining two members of the Netherworld Clan, erasing them completely from existence.

At the same time, Lan Ning raised his hand, gathering his power over the void passage that had been partially opened.

The small void passage, which had not yet fully formed, twisted and collapsed, vanishing into thin air.

The burning starlight barrier also dissipated as Lan Ning withdrew his soul energy, leaving the surroundings as if nothing had happened.

"The Netherworld Clan... they've infiltrated Blue Phoenix Star and set up a void passage. What are they planning?" Lan Ning muttered, his expression grim as he looked at where the passage had been. "After being quiet for so long, is the Netherworld Clan plotting again?"

"This matter must be reported to the Elder Council. We also need to warn the other clans to be cautious."

Lan Yi’s face was equally serious. "It seems the Netherworld Clan’s power has grown. They rarely used Netherworld Poison in the past, but now they've used it twice. It doesn’t add up."

"Speaking of Netherworld Poison!" Lan Zhi suddenly remembered and hurried over to Lin Qian. "How are you feeling? Are you sure you’re okay? The Netherworld Poison..."

"I already told you, I have a constitution immune to all poisons. The Netherworld Poison won’t harm me," Lin Qian said, returning to his usual calm demeanor. He then handed the array map to Lan Zhi. "Seventh Elder, this is for you."

Relieved to see that Lin Qian was fine, Lan Zhi was shocked when Lin Qian handed him the precious array map.

"Th-this..." Lan Zhi stammered, unsure of what to do. Such a valuable item, and Lin Qian was simply giving it to him?

Watching Lan Zhi's reaction, Lin Qian couldn’t help but chuckle. Despite being a respected elder of the Sky Blue Phoenix Clan, Lan Zhi was like a child when it came to arrays. Since he wanted the array map so much, there was no harm in giving it to him.

After all, this item wasn’t particularly valuable to the Hua Xia Empire.

"Hehe, in that case, I won’t refuse. If you ever need anything, Lin Qian, just say the word, and I’ll do my best to help!" Lan Zhi said happily, carefully putting away the array map.

Hearing this, Lan Ning scolded with mock irritation, "Lan Zhi, you're the Seventh Elder of our clan. It sounds like you're pledging loyalty to someone else! Don’t you have any pride as an elder?"

"Can you eat pride? Besides, isn’t he your great-grandson-in-law? We’re all family anyway, right?" Lan Zhi replied, turning to Lin Qian for confirmation.

Amused, Lin Qian nodded. "That’s right. We’re family."

"Speaking of which, Lin Qian, this Skill Jade is really something. If it were to be distributed widely, then..." Lan Ning trailed off, looking at Lin Qian with curiosity.

"Why should it be widely distributed? I gave it to you and the Sky Blue Phoenix Clan because I consider you family. What do the others have to do with it?" Lin Qian’s voice turned cold. "If others want it in the future, they’ll have to pay the appropriate price. I am no benevolent fool."

Lin Qian’s firm tone silenced Lan Ning.

Without another word, Lin Qian turned and began walking back toward Blue Phoenix Wood.

"Haha, your great-grandson-in-law sure has a bit of a temper," Lan Zhi chuckled.

Lan Yi frowned slightly as he watched Lin Qian walk away. "He sure changes his attitude quickly."

"No, he was simply making something clear to me," Lan Ning said calmly. "He sees us as family, which is why he’s given us so many benefits and opportunities. But those are gifts, not things we can demand."

"We owe him, not the other way around. I was the one who overstepped just now."

"Besides, a young talent like him should have some temper. I had been worried that he and Xiao Xin would suffer when they enter the Sacred Academy, but I see now I was mistaken. He is not soft-hearted. He only shows kindness to his own."

"I wonder what will happen when he enters the Sacred Academy. I can’t wait to find out!"

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