It was no surprise that Emperor Lin and Yun Yunyan couldn't understand what had just happened.
After all, Lin Qian couldn't exactly tell his parents that the fallen generals and beast commanders could all be resurrected in the Hua Xia Empire's altar on Xuanhuan Star.
Yes, that's right!
As long as Lin Qian had acquired the generals and beast commanders in his past life's game, they could be resurrected in the Hua Xia Empire's altar after they died.
However, resurrection required various resources. Thankfully, the resources and time needed to revive Awakening Realm generals and beast commanders were negligible for Xuanhuan Star, practically a drop in the ocean.
That was why, while Emperor Lin and Yun Yunyan felt saddened by the losses of the generals and beast commanders, Lin Qian—though also pained—didn't feel overwhelming grief.
Because they could be revived!
So, when his parents offered to step in during the battle, Lin Qian had refused. This was a battle for the honor of the Hua Xia Empire, and his warriors needed to win on their own.
His goal was for his forces to claim victory using their own strength, thus upholding the glory of the Hua Xia Empire.
After the battle concluded, Lin Qian let out a deep breath of relief.
While directing the fight, he had felt immense pressure. After all, he was up against two extremely powerful Transcendence Realm soul cultivators, ancient beings with centuries of combat experience.
But Lin Qian took pride in the fact that his meticulous strategy—honed through countless battles in his previous life's game, where he commanded various types of generals and beast commanders—had led to victory, even over much stronger foes.
The sense of accomplishment and exhilaration after overcoming such a challenge was unparalleled.
Finally, the battle was won. Lin Qian stood up, turning to face his parents with a bright smile. "So, Father, Mother, what do you think of the Hua Xia Empire's way of fighting?"
"It's unique. This style of combat is unlike anything I've ever seen," Emperor Lin replied without hesitation. "To be more precise, it feels as though it was specifically designed to overcome stronger opponents."
"Even though every warrior was only at the peak of the Awakening Realm, they each specialized in one area and honed that ability to the extreme."
"And when all of those strengths were combined, they produced a level of power far beyond what should be possible."
As he spoke, Emperor Lin placed a hand on Lin Qian's shoulder, his voice filled with pride. "But what amazes me most is your ability to understand each person's strengths so precisely and orchestrate such intricate strategies. In the end, you led them to victory against an impossible foe."
"Qian'er, your father is truly proud of you."
Lin Qian smiled in response, but soon turned his gaze back to the virtual display in front of him. "The hidden threats have finally surfaced, but they should already be taken care of."
By now, the soul energy boost Lin Qian had received from Emperor Lin and Yun Yunyan had faded, meaning they could no longer see the system interface, including the tactical map.
At that moment, the tactical map was dotted with red blips representing the Yun family members converging from all directions.
However, a single green dot was racing through the surroundings of the Wan Yao Qian Mu Valley at an incredible speed. Wherever the green dot passed, the red ones disappeared one after another.
It was terrifying!
Far above the valley, Yun Yuan watched the approaching man with a look of terror on his face. "Impossible! How are you still unharmed? The family head clearly..."
"Clearly injected the Huà Líng Fruit's medicinal power into me and placed a bloodline curse on me, correct?" Yun Fan asked calmly, tightening his grip and snapping the neck of another Yun family member. He tossed the body aside without a second thought. "Foster father... no, that old bastard Yun Hu probably didn't expect that I'd have an exceptionally talented grandson."
"He not only resolved the Huà Líng Fruit's issue but also effortlessly removed the bloodline curse."
"And he even greatly enhanced my strength. I've never felt so powerful!" Yun Fan clenched his fists, relishing the overwhelming energy coursing through his body. He looked coldly at Yun Yuan. "In the past, I still harbored some delusions about the Yun family, but now I see those were nothing but foolish dreams."
"The Yun family and I... are done."
With that, Yun Fan reached out, grabbing Yun Yuan by the throat and slowly increasing his grip. Scorching soul energy poured into Yun Yuan's body, the temperature rising rapidly.
"No!" Yun Yuan's last conscious thought faded as his entire body turned to charcoal. Yun Fan tossed him aside like garbage.
Even a Transcendence Realm soul cultivator, a Yun family elder, was utterly powerless before Yun Fan.
Far off in the distance, several figures floated in the air, drawn by the spectacle.
"That's Yun Sovereign!"
"After all these years, Yun Sovereign has finally emerged again?"
"And who is Lin Qian, this mysterious grandson of his, who's caused such chaos in the Wan Yao Qian Mu Valley?"
"It seems none of the Yun family members who went after him in the Extreme Cold Zone made it out alive."
Every whispered word reached Yun Fan's ears, but his attention was focused on one crucial point: "They're still in the Wan Yao Qian Mu Valley?"
"Father!" A joyful shout came from behind him.
Yun Fan turned slowly to see his daughter, Yun Yunyan, rushing over with a bright smile.
It had been years since Yun Yunyan had seen her father looking so young and full of vitality, and she couldn't contain her happiness.
"Yan'er, I've worried you," Yun Fan said, his voice tinged with guilt as he embraced his daughter.
Emperor Lin also stepped forward with a smile. "Father-in-law."
Yun Fan nodded with a grin. "It's good to see that both of you are safe. Where's Qian'er?"
Boom!
Before Yun Fan's question could be answered, a powerful imperial aura surged from the distance. Golden dragons roared through the sky, forming a majestic Nine Dragon Throne.
Bathed in radiant golden light, Lin Qian appeared, wearing the black-and-gold imperial robes, his expression dignified as he sat atop the throne.
"I, Lin Qian, am the successor of the Hua Xia Empire, a legacy that has endured for five trillion years since the primordial era!"