Chapter 731: Netherworld Poison

Yuan Zhizun carried the Huaxia Red No. 1 satellite into the sky. As the altitude increased, the satellite collided with the Huaxia Boundary Array's barrier, causing it to expand rapidly.

The bright yellow barrier expanded as it absorbed the aura emitted by Huaxia Red No. 1, linking the satellite and the array together in an inseparable bond.

From the live broadcast on the SoulVision screen, the Huaxia Boundary Array's curtain was pulled open, showing its incredible flexibility as it stretched without breaking—a truly miraculous sight.

Far away on Blue Phoenix Star, Lin Qian and Ye Xin were tense, while on Xuanhuan Star, Zhuge Ming also watched the scene nervously.

Successfully launching the satellite was no easy feat. It wasn’t just about having a Soul Martial Artist carry the satellite into space; making it function effectively was far more complex.

If the satellite left Hunwu Star and orbited the planet, it wouldn’t be able to maintain contact with the Huaxia Boundary Array.

As Zhuge Ming had explained, Hunwu Star's gravity would pull the Huaxia Boundary Array’s power back. If the array were deployed in the outer void, its amplification and effects on the people of Hunwu Star would be significantly reduced.

However, the Huaxia Boundary Array wasn’t merely a defensive formation; it had incredible flexibility.

Zhuge Ming’s plan was to have a Soul Martial Artist rapidly ascend with the satellite, using an engraved array of gravitational forces to pull the Huaxia Boundary Array into space. At the same time, the array would increase its soul power output to prevent it from breaking during the pull.

At this moment, under the watchful eyes of the entire Huaxia Empire, Yuan Zhizun had flown into the outer void, and the Huaxia Boundary Array had been successfully drawn out into space.

Following the predetermined height set by the Ministry of Engineering, Yuan Zhizun suddenly stopped and released Huaxia Red No. 1, letting it begin its orbit.

Everyone held their breath, watching as Huaxia Red No. 1 began to orbit Hunwu Star, carrying the Huaxia Boundary Array’s power with it.

The expanded Huaxia Boundary Array followed the satellite's orbit, gradually covering the entire planet like a dual-layered shield. The two layers were intricately connected, impossible to separate.

“It worked!” After a brief moment of silence, Zhang Juncheng shouted excitedly from the command center, his voice echoing across the SoulVision broadcast.

The next instant, all of Hunwu Star erupted in celebration, with cheers resounding everywhere.

Far away on Blue Phoenix Star, Lin Qian let out a sigh of relief. “Finally, it’s a success. From now on, we can have Saints—well, actually Body Refinement Realm Soul Martial Artists at the ninth level—carry satellites into the outer void without needing to carry them up like this. The Huaxia Boundary Array has now fully expanded, so we won’t need to launch them manually anymore.”

Watching the scene on the small SoulVision screen, Ye Xin nodded gently and looked up at her husband. “With this, life in the Huaxia Empire will only get better.”

“Indeed, now that Huaxia Red No. 1 has successfully expanded the array, we can begin setting up void stations in outer space, equipped with soul cannons for defense. The satellites will also enhance the quality of life for the people,” Lin Qian replied.

Ye Xin, lying in Lin Qian’s arms, thought for a moment before suggesting, “Since the matter is resolved, why don’t we go out for a look? These tree-based cities are quite fascinating. It would be a shame not to explore them.”

“Let’s wait for Father and Mother to return. We don’t know this place well, and wandering around on our own might not be a good idea,” Lin Qian replied after some consideration.

Ye Xin nodded in agreement. “You’re right. Let’s wait for them, then.”

“By the way, when we open the next silver treasure box, you should also take the aptitude potion,” Lin Qian said seriously, looking at his wife. “Since Father has already awakened his bloodline, it doesn’t make sense that you wouldn’t have one too, so…”

Just as Lin Qian was about to continue, the door to their room was suddenly flung open. Ye Nanxin rushed in, carrying Lan Feng'er in his arms, his face filled with panic. “Qian’er, please save your mother-in-law. You must have a way, right?”

The sight made Lin Qian and Ye Xin jump off the bed in alarm.

“Mother, what’s wrong?” Ye Xin hurried to her father’s side, panicked as she looked at her unconscious mother.

Ye Nanxin quickly laid Lan Feng'er down on the bed, allowing her to rest properly.

Lin Qian focused on Lan Feng'er, noticing that her face had turned black, and a strange, eerie green aura was emanating from her body. Her starry blue power was unconsciously flaring up, burning as if trying to resist the invasive force.

Without hesitation, Lin Qian took out a sharp blade and pricked Lan Feng'er's fingertip, collecting a drop of her blood in a small crystal vial, which shimmered slightly.

He immediately sent the vial into Xuanhuan Star, placing it into the hands of Hua Sheng for analysis.

At the same time, Lin Qian retrieved several diagnostic talismans and handed them to Ye Xin.

Understanding immediately, Ye Xin placed the talismans all over her mother’s body. In an instant, the talismans emitted rippling waves of energy.

Whoosh!

At that moment, two figures appeared beside the bed—Lan Ning and Lan Yi.

Both of their faces changed drastically when they saw Lan Feng'er lying on the bed. Lan Ning, in particular, stared at the eerie green aura in horror, feeling dizzy and almost fainting.

“Netherworld Poison? How did Feng'er get poisoned with Netherworld Poison?” Lan Yi’s eyes turned bloodshot as he whipped around to face Ye Nanxin. “What happened? You went out with Feng'er, and now she’s poisoned with Netherworld Poison?”

Ye Nanxin clenched his fists and replied gravely, “Feng'er and I left the Giant Wutong Tree and went to Blue Cloud Mountain nearby. Suddenly, we were attacked by people in black robes. Feng'er couldn’t fend them off, so we escaped. But before we reached the Giant Wutong Tree, she was struck by them, and then…”

“Blaming him won’t help. It’s not his fault,” Lan Ning interjected, his body radiating a dangerous aura. “What’s shocking is that people from the Netherworld Clan have appeared on Blue Phoenix Star. How could this be?”

“Mother, hang on! You’ll be fine soon,” Ye Xin wiped the sweat from her mother’s forehead, then turned to Lin Qian. “Husband, do we have the antidote?”

“Netherworld Poison is incredibly rare, and finding an antidote is even more difficult. Unless the Grand Elder of the Fire Phoenix Clan intervenes, there’s no way to neutralize it,” Lan Ning said with a bitter smile. “Right now, on Blue Phoenix Star, anyone poisoned by this is doomed.”

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