The Peerless Emperor-Chapter 438 - 439: Submit or Resist

Chapter 438 -439: Submit or Resist

As the four elders of the Human Clan in the Ancient Forest World, their realms were profound, their positions influential. In the Ancient Forest World, their word was law.

But in Lin Qian’s presence, none of them postured, resorted to brute force, or tried to use their seniority to their advantage.

What they did was lower their heads, set aside their dignity for the sake of the entire Human Clan of the Ancient Forest World.

Their aim was to improve the lives of the Human Clan.

Moreover, on the way there, they saw a team outside the gathering area hunting Soul Beasts.

This team was composed of four races, similar to other teams from different gathering areas. But upon closer inspection, they noticed a significant difference.

Previously, in other gathering area teams, the Human Clan always had two roles.

One was to serve as cannon fodder, draw the attention of the Soul Beasts, and if lucky, survive; if not, they would die a heroic death.

The other was to assist from the sidelines, help the other three clans in their attack, but often they could only serve to distract, and a moment’s inattention could still lead to a fatal outcome.

Each departure saw the highest number of deaths among the Human Clan, and there were always casualties.

But the Human Clan kept sacrificing themselves, as this was the only way to prove to the other three races that they were not a burden.

Yet this time, they clearly saw that the Human Clan in the team took the offensive while the other three clans played supporting roles.

And more surprisingly, the offensive capabilities of the Human Clan were far superior to the other three clans, something the four elders never dared to dream of before.

Seeing the changes in Lin Qian’s gathering area only solidified the elders’ belief that only he could save the entire Human Clan of the Ancient Forest World.

This Lin Qian was their hope!

Creak…

The sound of the courtyard door opening was heard, and a gentle force helped the elders to their feet, and at this moment, they slowly straightened up and looked forward.

Standing before them was a young man in a white robe, smiling at them.

“Elders, I am Lin Qian, Emperor of the Huaxia Empire from the surface world.”

Lin Qian introduced himself as a form of reciprocity and respect to the four elders.

The four elders looked at Lin Qian, their eyes filled with surprise. Their realm allowed them to sense one’s essence and discern others’ ages.

Focusing their Soul Consciousness on their eyes, the elders could clearly see the robust vitality and a trace of pale aura among the rich red aura on Lin Qian.

This pale aura, unique and symbolizing Lin Qian’s real age.

“At only the age of twenty-six, this Lin Qian is truly terrifying!” The elders exchanged looks and shared a wry smile.

What is a genius? The person before them was the definition.

“Elders, I am aware of the purpose of your visit. Shall we discuss the specifics inside?” Lin Qian said, making a welcoming gesture.

Four clan elders nodded and followed Lin Qian, while Wang Gang left to attend to other matters.

Upon entering the soaring courtyard, the four clan elders noticed that there was already a stone table with some dishes and five neatly arranged jade cups.

“Sit!” Lin Qian gestured with a spread hand to the four clan elders as he approached the stone table.

The clan elders did not hesitate to sit down and instinctively looked into the five jade cups, discovering a seeping black-purple liquid inside…

Except for the one in front of Lin Qian!

Lin Qian also took his seat and looking at the four clan elders, he asked, “Have you come here because your own strength and realm are inadequate and wish to restore them?”

However, after Lin Qian finished speaking, all four elders shook their heads, with Wang Qiongxing speaking first, “Your Majesty, we four have come to ask you to save our people in the Ancient Forest World. Our Human Clan should not perish in vain; even if we perish, we should fight with our true strength and die fighting!”

After the clan elders spoke, Lin Qian scoffed, “Pretty words are easy to say. Since you want my help, you must show some sincerity. My support for this settlement requires them to take potions to help me test their effects.”

At this point, Lin Qian pointed to the four jade cups in front of him, “This contains a poison recently developed by the Huaxia Empire; we need someone to test it. If you’re lucky, you might survive. If not, well, that’s uncertain.”

Saying this, Lin Qian used his Soul Power to flick a drop of liquid from the jade cup towards the nearby Spirit Wood.

In the blink of an eye, the four clan elders clearly saw the Spirit Wood wither and die instantly.

This single example was enough to prove that the potion in the jade cups was indeed extremely poisonous.

A breeze swept by, and the dry yellow leaves fluttered away, drifting through the courtyard but not nearing Lin Qian and the others by an inch.

“Your Majesty, if we four take this potion as part of the so-called research, and if we die, how would you handle your promise?” The four clan elders did not follow Lin Qian’s direction to drink the potion immediately. Wang Qiongxing, looking gravely at Lin Qian, voiced his concern.

Lin Qian smiled at Wang Qiongxing’s question, “I am not one to deceive you. Whether or not the Human Clan of the Ancient Forest World can be saved depends on whether you are truly sincere.”

“Whether or not you wish to proceed is up to you. What obligation do I have to save the entire Human Clan of the Ancient Forest World?” Lin Qian tapped the stone table with his forefinger, gazing at the four clan elders, “To drink or not to drink, the choice is in your hands.”

After Lin Qian spoke, he said no more, quietly waiting for the decision of the four clan elders in front of him.

However, unexpectedly to Lin Qian, the four elders simultaneously lifted their jade cups and drank all the potion, slamming the cups down onto the stone table with a thud.

After the Human Clan’s four clan elders finished drinking, they looked at Lin Qian — Fu Deqing even chuckled and said, “Your Majesty, we hope you won’t back out!”

Having said that, the four elders then closed their eyes, quietly awaiting the arrival of death.

They had already separated themselves from the clan elders of the other three clans; once Lin Qian broke his word, they were determined to eliminate him, their many years of camaraderie surely aiding in accomplishing this.

They felt it natural for Lin Qian to make this request; anyone who could produce such a miraculous potion must certainly be an unconventional alchemist, and for them, powerful beings themselves, to serve as subjects was within reason.

As they closed their eyes, they felt something cold against their skin. They paid it little mind, for the overwhelming power of the potion was already taking effect. freewebnøvel.com

They were still prepared to take their chances; if they could withstand the poison, maybe they could survive.

What they did not know was that Lin Qian had already started to laugh, his shoulders shaking continuously.

The four clan elders of the Ancient Forest World were unaware that what they were taking was not poison but an enhanced version of refining medicine.