The Peerless Emperor

Zhuge Ming was eager to complete the puppet body plan, but within the Huaxia Empire, there simply were not suitable materials. This notion still originated from the world Lin Qian currently resided in.

Thus, to successfully complete the puppet body plan, one had to find the key Body Refining Scripture; there was no other way.

Zhuge Ming wanted to come to Lin Qian's side, to personally manage the new territories of the Huaxia Empire, to ensure His Majesty had no concerns for the rear.

The other five legion commanders also very much wanted to stay by Lin Qian's side, to help him dispel worries and conquer in all directions.

The War Beasts' leader felt the same, hoping to fight for Lin Qian to the ends of the earth, bringing everything under the territory of the Huaxia Empire.

"Prime Minister, I believe the days when you will personally assist me are not far off," Lin Qian solemnly told Zhuge Ming. "I will definitely enhance my strength as soon as possible, go to the Central Domain to obtain the Body Refining, and have you come to this world soon."

Lin Qian broke off contact with Zhuge Ming and waved goodbye to Little Jiang.

"Lord, I can't accept this valuable item!" Lin Qian turned to leave, but Little Jiang anxiously shouted and bent his legs, ready to jump up and take down the Soul-saving Lamp.

Just as Little Jiang was about to jump, a gentle force enveloped him, preventing him from jumping and naturally also from taking the Soul-saving Lamp.

"No need, this isn't considered a valuable item. Just keep it," Lin Qian waved to Little Jiang and mentioned offhandedly, "You must have noticed, after taking the Potion, it resolves itself inside the body. If you seek someone to spar with at this time, the effect would be even better."

With that, Lin Qian winked at Little Jiang, smiled, and waved as he left the room.

"Lord, thank you!" Little Jiang suddenly bent down deeply toward Lin Qian's retreating figure and shouted loudly.

Lin Qian did not turn back but raised his hand in acknowledgment.

Leaving Little Jiang's room, Lin Qian continued to walk through the gathering place, curiously observing the lives of the Four Clans.

The children of the Four Clans played and frolicked together or practiced and sparred, getting along very harmoniously. The state of several races living together could be seen even from the children.

Lin Qian leisurely walked through the gathering place. In the distance, two figures hurriedly approached, one of whom he recognized as Barret.

The person coming with Barret toward him, Lin Qian noticed, was a member of the Human Clan, looking somewhat aged. Judging from his aura, he was in the Sky Crossing Stage of the Sky Breaking Realm.

"Lord, this is the leader of our gathering place, Liu Fang's master, Wang Gang!" Once they reached Lin Qian, Barret hastily introduced them.

"Oh?" After Barret finished speaking, Lin Qian's eyes showed a hint of surprise. He had not expected that the leader of this gathering place would be from the Human Clan.

The Human Clan leader called Wang Gang was tall and upright, his temples graying despite his vigorous spirit.

After all, in this world because of cultivation, the lifespan of Soul Martial Artists cannot merely be judged by appearance. Perhaps this Wang Gang was even younger than Barret.

"Lord, thank you for your assistance and for informing us of the reason for the Human Clan's weak strength!" Upon seeing Lin Qian, the leader named Wang Gang excitedly stepped forward and deeply bowed. "May I ask, Lord, if you come from the Central Sect gathering place?"

However, Lin Qian's reply left the two dumbfounded and at a loss for words.

"What is the Central Sect gathering place?"

After some time, Wang Gang finally came back to his senses and cautiously asked Lin Qian, "Lord, could it be that you do not come from the gathering place of the Central Sect?"

"No!"

Lin Qian's definite answer surprised both Wang Gang and Barret.

"Lord, this gathering place of the Central Sect is the largest gathering place for the rebellious members of the Four Clans. The powerful elders of the Four Clans all reside in the Central Sect's gathering place." Barret said, and then added cautiously again, "Then Lord, could it be that you are from the gathering places of the east, west, south, or north?"

Upon mentioning these four gathering places, Wang Gang and Barret thought it very possible.

In their eyes, Lin Qian should be from one of those major gathering places; otherwise, it was improbable for someone so young to possess such formidable strength. The issue of the Human Clan's inability to cultivate probably was also discovered in one of these five largest gathering places.

Lin Qian looked at Wang Gang and Barret and still shook his head, "I am not from the Human Clan of the Ancient Forest World, I am from above!"

Saying this, Lin Qian extended his hand and pointed toward the ceiling, revealing a mysterious smile.

This gesture by Lin Qian completely baffled Barret, who failed to understand the meaning of the action.

"Leader, do we have any gathering places suspended in mid-air in our Ancient Forest World?" Barret asked Wang Gang, which made Lin Qian laugh ruefully.

However, Wang Gang, who was next to Barret, saw Lin Qian pointing upward, and as if struck by lightning, suddenly remembered an old saying.

Wang Gang, with a trembling voice, asked, "Could it be... could it be that the Lord came from above the ground?"

Seeing Wang Gang mention his origin, Lin Qian nodded in confirmation, as there was no real need to keep it secret.

"So it is true!" Seeing Lin Qian's confirmation, a look of astonishment spread across Wang Gang's face, his expression noticeably more excited.

Barret, observing his leader's excitement, was extremely surprised; Wang Gang had always been very calm in handling affairs, managing the gathering place most efficiently, which was why he could be the leader of the gathering place.

It was truly surprising for Barret to see the usually composed Wang Gang excitedly murmuring incoherently.

"What do you mean by 'above the ground'? Aren't we on the ground right now?" Barret was genuinely puzzled by Wang Gang's words.

Seeing Barret like this, Wang Gang repeatedly waved his hands, "It's not what you think. As you know, I am fond of reading ancient texts."

"That's right." Barret nodded; he often saw Wang Gang, during his free time, picking up a volume of ancient texts and reading contentedly.

In Wang Gang's house, the most numerous items were books.

"In many of these ancient texts, it is said that our world is not the real world; instead, it lies underneath the real world." Wang Gang informed Barret solemnly of what he had read from the ancient texts.

Barret listened to Wang Gang's words with disbelief.

This notion completely shattered his understanding—the realization that the world he lived in was just beneath the real world. Such a thought was utterly inconceivable to him.

"According to the ancient texts, the area beneath was a battlefield in ancient times. After the war caused the destruction of the Array and sealed the exits, the species that fought in the underground could no longer leave, and had to live here." Wang Gang's explanation to Barret made Lin Qian's eyes light up, suddenly enlightened.