Chapter 737: Head-to-Head Confrontation

When Lin Qian and the others returned, they learned that Ye Nanxin had been challenged. The challenger was none other than Lan Yi, the grandson of the Third Elder, who had once been rejected by Lan Feng'er.

At that time, many members of the Sky Blue Phoenix Clan had gathered around the battle stage to watch the duel between the two.

On the stage, Ye Nanxin and Lan Yi were clashing fiercely, but to everyone’s surprise, Lan Yi was being completely overwhelmed.

By the time Lin Qian arrived at the side of the battle stage, the duel had already begun.

As Lin Qian stood by, Lan Ning and the others quietly appeared amidst the crowd, watching the scene on the stage without drawing attention.

Ye Nanxin stood tall on the stage, looking majestic, his entire body bathed in flames.

The aura emanating from him was pressing down heavily on Lan Yi, leaving the latter unable to fight back.

Fear filled Lan Yi's eyes. He had heard rumors about Lan Feng’er’s husband and had gathered quite a bit of information. It was no secret in the Sky Blue Phoenix Clan that Lan Feng’er’s husband came from a remote and ordinary human clan.

This was precisely why Lan Yi had challenged Ye Nanxin. Even though his own talent was lacking and his cultivation wasn’t particularly strong among his peers, he believed that his opponent could not possibly match him.

But after exchanging blows, he was shocked to discover that Ye Nanxin’s cultivation was on par with his own, and even more terrifying, Ye Nanxin was suppressing him completely in combat.

"Ah!" Lan Yi let out an unwilling roar as the blue starry soul energy around him transformed into burning swords that continuously shot toward Ye Nanxin.

However, Ye Nanxin stood his ground, neither dodging nor evading the oncoming storm of starry sword energy.

Lin Qian, standing below the stage, showed no concern. Instead, he shook his head slightly and muttered, "The gap is too wide."

As Lin Qian spoke, the starry swords made of blue energy struck Ye Nanxin’s body.

At that moment, many of the onlookers from the Sky Blue Phoenix Clan couldn’t bear to watch any longer, expecting the worst.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

However, the scene they imagined — Ye Nanxin being pierced by countless starry swords — did not occur.

Instead, the starry swords that struck Ye Nanxin exploded upon contact, turning into sparks of light and dissipating into the air.

This sight left the gathered crowd of the Sky Blue Phoenix Clan utterly shocked.

Ye Nanxin remained unmoved, effortlessly enduring Lan Yi’s attack without suffering a single injury.

Though both were at the first stage of the Qi Refinement Realm, their strength and abilities were worlds apart.

At this point, the spectators had to discard their initial underestimation of Ye Nanxin, now marveling at his power.

Furthermore, they began to realize that the aura surrounding Ye Nanxin seemed to faintly suppress them as well.

"It seems your son-in-law is no ordinary man," Lan Zhi, who had come to watch the battle, commented in amazement as he watched the scene unfold. He turned to Lan Yi, saying, "Though his cultivation level isn’t that high yet, it’s clear that his future accomplishments will be extraordinary."

"It’s truly remarkable. First, there’s Lin Qian, your grandson-in-law, and now there's this son-in-law. Your family seems to attract exceptional people," Lan Zhi added with a chuckle, finding the situation rather amusing.

Lan Yi couldn’t help but smile subtly, for the truth of the matter was indeed impressive.

On the stage, Ye Nanxin moved with incredible speed, far outpacing Lan Yi. In an instant, he was upon him, delivering a powerful kick that sent Lan Yi tumbling to the ground.

Though it was just a simple kick, it landed with the force of a thousand pounds, leaving Lan Yi clutching his stomach, unable to stand, writhing in pain like a shrimp curled on the ground.

Looking down at Lan Yi, there was no trace of sympathy in Ye Nanxin’s eyes. He knew that if his cultivation hadn’t been elevated, and if his son-in-law hadn’t improved his talents, it would have been him lying on the ground instead.

"It’s clear that I’ve won this match," Ye Nanxin declared calmly, turning to walk off the stage while the flames of his soul energy dissipated.

Below the stage, Lan Feng’er and Ye Xin beamed with pride as Ye Nanxin approached them.

But in an instant, their expressions changed drastically. They noticed that Lan Yi, who had been lying on the ground moments ago, had stood back up. A sharp soul weapon, a long sword, had appeared in his hand, radiating a dangerous aura as he rushed toward Ye Nanxin’s back.

"Shameless!" Ye Nanxin, sensing the movement behind him, swiftly turned. His soul weapon reappeared as his Yuan Qi core and components surfaced, taking the form of a battle stance unique to humans.

The Yuan Weapon Form!

His Yuan core and components instantly coalesced into a blazing red sword, its blade shimmering like molten lava, emitting intense heat.

With one slash, the fiery sword energy surged forward like a volcanic eruption, showering the onrushing Lan Yi in a storm of sparks and flames.

The terrifying heat engulfed Lan Yi like molten lava, and he let out a shrill scream as the sword in his hand fell to the ground.

In his fury, Ye Nanxin unleashed his full power, appearing like the ruler of a fiery inferno. Lan Yi was no match for him.

Just then, a large hand formed from soul energy suddenly appeared, pulling Lan Yi out of the searing flames. At the same time, another palm strike was sent flying toward Ye Nanxin.

The power behind this strike was terrifying, scattering the volcanic flames, though it failed to extinguish the fire surrounding Ye Nanxin.

"Hm?" This outcome clearly surprised the person who had intervened.

Boom!

At that moment, an invisible force erupted, and Lan Ning appeared in front of Ye Nanxin.

"How dare you!" Lan Ning shouted angrily, his expression severe. The palm strike was instantly neutralized, and a figure fell from the sky, landing on the stage next to Lan Yi.

The figure was an elderly man exuding a powerful aura—none other than the Third Elder, Lan Shou, who looked at Lan Ning with a conflicted expression.

"Ye Nanxin is my grandson-in-law. What do you mean by using deadly force against him? Do you have no regard for me?" Lan Ning asked sternly as he stood protectively in front of Ye Nanxin, glaring at Lan Shou.

Lan Shou’s expression fluctuated, but after a moment, he coldly replied, "Lan Ning, the Sky Blue Phoenix Clan has fallen under your leadership. Anyone can become our son-in-law now, it seems. Hmph!"

With that, Lan Shou turned and left with Lan Yi, giving Lan Ning no face at all.

This scene caused an uproar among the onlookers, leaving even Lin Qian, who had been watching from the sidelines, puzzled.

The fact that the Third Elder dared to oppose the Grand Elder of the clan—Lan Ning—was quite intriguing.

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