The Peerless Emperor

Lin Qian was best known for his terrifyingly strong physique and extraordinary strength. Back when he was in the Wanxiang Sect, his body was already incredibly powerful.

Over the years, when Lin Qian fought his enemies, the reason they couldn't withstand his attack was not just due to his overwhelming Soul Power or his formidable Martial Soul. More importantly, his physique was too strong and his strength too immense for them to bear.

"Ha!" Kuang Zhan let out an angry shout, his skin turning red as he emitted a high temperature, staring at Lin Qian in front of him, ready for battle.

His towering stature and tight muscles were oppressive to behold. Compared to him, Lin Qian seemed very frail, as if a gust of wind could knock him over.

Crack!

The red-gold Thunder Soul Energy within Lin Qian burst forth, circulating throughout his body.

His Talent enhancement instantly activated to its strongest amplification, pushing his body's strength to fifty times its normal capacity!

"I advise you to be careful. If we're really comparing strength, you might end up getting hurt," Kuang Zhan said genuinely, hoping Lin Qian would hold back a little.

To this, Lin Qian simply chuckled softly, "The one who should be worried is yourself."

"It looks like we'll have to let the facts do the talking." Kuang Zhan took a deep breath, limbering up his muscles slightly, and said to Lin Qian, "Next, no escaping with speed, only head-on fighting."

"Don't worry, I promised to compete in strength with you, and I won't dodge."

Hearing Lin Qian's confirmation, Kuang Zhan let his guard down, looking at Lin Qian with a sympathetic expression. He thought it incredibly foolish for Lin Qian to agree to a head-on confrontation without dodging.

But what Kuang Zhan didn't realize was what kind of monster he was actually facing.

Whoosh!

Punches roared through the air as Kuang Zhan's fist came barreling towards Lin Qian, the strong wind fluttering Lin Qian's long hair.

In Kuang Zhan's mind, his full-strength strike should be hard for Lin Qian to withstand, this being his most powerful attack in a peak state—completely different from the probing attacks he started with.

Snap!

A crisp sound echoed as Kuang Zhan's fist collided head-on with the palm of Lin Qian's outstretched right hand. The Qi Force spread out, lifting the dirt from the ground.

The rebounding force caused Kuang Zhan to wince in pain.

However, Lin Qian stood his ground, unmoved.

Surprised by this, Kuang Zhan hastily tried to withdraw his punch but was caught by Lin Qian's grip on his wrist.

Instantly, there was a sound of bones breaking in Kuang Zhan's wrist, causing agonizing pain. Yet, Lin Qian's hand remained clamped tightly on his wrist, and no amount of force could break free.

"It seems your strength isn't enough," Lin Qian mocked. Suddenly, Kuang Zhan felt his body lifted off the ground.

He, a man of considerable size and build, was being swung around by Lin Qian.

In front of his imposing figure, Lin Qian might have been small, but it was as if an ancient behemoth was hidden within that small body, against which he had no chance of prevailing!

Swoosh!

Immediately following that, Kuang Zhan felt as if his body was beyond his control, flying off into the distance and crashing heavily onto the ground.

With pain surging through him, Kuang Zhan stood up from the ground, only to find his right arm limply hanging down, the bones within shattered from the swinging motion he had made earlier.

When he lifted his head to look at Lin Qian, he saw the other man leisurely walking towards him.

However, at this moment, Lin Qian no longer appeared to be a frail member of the Human Clan. Instead, he was a terrifying humanoid tyrannosaur, baring its massive jaws, coming menacingly towards him.

Kuang Zhan couldn't believe that he had been thrown by his opponent, and Lin Qian's strength was terrifyingly excessive.

"I concede!" Kuang Zhan hurriedly shouted at Lin Qian, fearful that his other arm would be rendered useless or that he'd be thrown again.

He was no masochist; it was clear Lin Qian was an adversary he couldn't handle, and there was no sense in seeking out further humiliation.

Kuang Zhan looked at Lin Qian with a complex expression, completely unable to fathom the young man from the Human Clan before him.

Initially, he had thought this human had the strength to contend with him.

But Lin Qian had displayed his ability to summon all his followers with terrifying speed and awe-inspiring ability.

The power of his followers was shockingly fearsome, and his own strength was outrageously otherworldly.

"A bet is a bet, I, Kuang Zhan, swear an oath to the heart demons, willing to become your follower; should I rebel, may I die a terrible death," Kuang Zhan stated firmly, and right there and then, he took the heart demon oath to fulfill the pledge he had made.

Kuang Zhan's decisiveness surprisingly caught Lin Qian off guard. His opponent had just sworn a heart demon oath to follow him? That was too easy.

"Actually, there was no need to rush..." Lin Qian said unexpectedly to Kuang Zhan, who was now his follower, unsure of what else to say in the moment.

Kuang Zhan looked at Lin Qian with earnest seriousness. "My father always said one must take responsibility for their decisions. Since I had a wager with you, I'll accept the loss. If I can't stand by my own words, how can I ever reach greater heights?"

His noble words made Lin Qian respect him even more.

Such character, coupled with his talent, truly made him a valuable asset.

"I am the Emperor of the Huaxia Empire. Since you follow me now, you are a member of the Huaxia Empire. I have always been generous to my people. Take these and apply them to your body," Lin Qian said as he handed several detection cards to Kuang Zhan and instructed, "Operate your Soul Energy to its fullest, then consume a healing potion to recover from your injuries. Afterwards, provide me with a drop of your essence blood and regular blood."

Kuang Zhan was confused by Lin Qian's words, but since he had become a follower, there must be some reason. He simply did as told.

After these efforts, Lin Qian managed to acquire Kuang Zhan's essence blood and blood, which were sent back to the Heavenly Art Department on Xuanhuan Star. "Prime Minister, see what's going on with the Fierce Hunting Clan and if there's a solution," Lin Qian requested.

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment, and I will certainly find out the reason as quickly as possible," Zhuge Ming promptly responded.

Meanwhile, Kuang Zhan also got acquainted with Ye Xin and Ye Nanxin, and only after learning their identities did he understand why they participated in the trial under the quota of the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan.

"This... Your Majesty, what's the significance of what you're doing?" Ultimately, Kuang Zhan couldn't contain his curiosity and asked.

"To see if I can resolve the flaws of your Fierce Hunting Clan," Lin Qian answered casually, leaving Kuang Zhan as dumbstruck as a wooden chicken.