"Our family's strongest member is definitely Mother. If it weren't for her, we wouldn't have survived the betrayal of the Yun family," said Yun Qingfeng, glancing over at Yun Rong as he spoke.
Lin Qian raised an eyebrow and looked toward his grandmother, Yun Rong. "Grandmother, just how strong are you compared to Grandfather?"
"Hahaha, Qian'er, I'm nowhere near your grandmother's level. She's long surpassed the Transcendent Realm and is one of the strongest warriors in the Human Race, at the Saint Realm," replied Yun Fan with a chuckle.
"If it hadn't been for your grandmother, escaping from that traitor Yun Hu would've been impossible. We owe our lives to her." As Yun Fan spoke, a look of lingering fear passed through his eyes. He glanced at Yun Rong, his gaze filled with deep affection. "Who would've thought that the girl I married from the Yun family's side branch would turn out to be the most talented member in hundreds of years."
"Yun Hu is desperate to hunt us down because he's afraid that I'll also reach the Saint Realm like your grandmother. While my talent isn't as great as hers, it's still enough to reach the Saint Realm eventually," Yun Fan added, pride lacing his voice. "Once both of us are at the Saint Realm, Yun Hu won't be able to do a thing to us."
Lin Qian was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile. "So that's how it is. No wonder Grandmother is so powerful. When she took the Sour Milk Elixir, the medicinal energy was absorbed almost instantly. She even protected Grandfather's body with her blood energy, ensuring that his essence wasn't harmed."
Who would have thought that his gentle, loving grandmother was the strongest in the family and one of the top experts in the entire Human Race? No wonder the people in the valley showed such respect toward her—it all made sense now.
"So, are you still thinking about creating custom techniques for us?" Yun Qingfeng laughed, patting his nephew on the shoulder. "We might be able to handle it, but your grandmother? I doubt even a custom technique could suit her."
"Even if Grandmother is at the Saint Realm, creating a technique tailored to her is not a problem," Lin Qian said casually, as he reached into thin air and pulled out several assessment talismans, which he handed to the five people in front of him. "Just stick these on and circulate your soul power while maintaining a combat stance."
"If possible, it would be best if you sparred with each other for more accurate data," Lin Qian added.
Hearing his words, the family members exchanged resigned glances. Lin Qian had gone to such lengths that they couldn't refuse his request.
"We'll humor him," Yun Rong said with a gentle smile as she accepted the talisman.
Despite her smile, she didn't really expect much from Lin Qian's proposal. Creating a custom technique for someone of her level wasn't a simple task. Even Yuan Zhizun, the Yuan family patriarch, couldn't easily accomplish that.
The techniques they were currently using had been passed down from Human Race pioneers, including techniques created by the legendary Xuanjun Yuanxiang. The Yuan family, the Ling family from the Yuanling Merchant Guild, and many others still practiced these techniques, which contained traces of Yuanxiang's genius.
But after the Great War in ancient times, the number of geniuses capable of creating new techniques had dwindled dramatically.
In fact, Yun Rong had been working on creating her own technique for some time, but progress was slow, and there were many obstacles.
Given how difficult creating techniques was from personal experience, she found it hard to believe Lin Qian could succeed.
What they didn't know was that Lin Qian's Huaxia Empire had an extraordinary department—the Heavenly Works Division—and its head, Zhuge Ming, was a genius of the highest order.
As soon as the assessment talismans were applied, all the necessary data was transmitted back to the Huaxia Empire in the Illusionary Star Realm, where it appeared in the Heavenly Works Division.
"To tailor techniques for the Emperor's family is an immense honor," Zhuge Ming murmured, his face glowing with excitement. As he carefully examined the data, he vowed not to make a single mistake.
Though, for someone like him, creating techniques at this level was hardly a challenge.
Meanwhile, Lin Qian's consciousness swept across the Illusionary Star Realm, selecting suitable generals and war beasts to prepare for the upcoming battle against the traitorous Yun family.
With his grandmother, a Saint Realm expert, on their side, the war was practically a guaranteed victory. Lin Qian planned to leave Yun Hu to his grandmother to deal with.
This war needed to be swift and decisive, with the cleanest possible outcome. Therefore, choosing the right forces to deploy was critical.
In the last battle with the Yun family, the losses had been staggering to outsiders, though Lin Qian found them unacceptable.
Although the fallen generals had been fully revived, the defeat still stung.
"It was a disgrace," Lin Qian muttered, his gaze sharpening as his consciousness moved faster over the Illusionary Star. "The enemies of the Huaxia Empire should be powerless to resist, not able to put up a fight."
"Now that I've reached the Transcendent Realm, such a situation will never happen again."
"Your Majesty, the techniques are ready," Zhuge Ming's voice suddenly rang in Lin Qian's mind.
"Good. What about the analysis of Wanyao Qianmu Valley?" Lin Qian asked. The creation of the techniques had been expected, but his focus was on the valley's research. The accelerated growth of spiritual herbs was of utmost importance to the Huaxia Empire's future.
"We're nearing the end of the research. The valley's terrain creates a self-contained space, and the time distortion affects only the soil and spiritual energy, speeding up the growth of herbs. It's quite remarkable," Zhuge Ming reported. "Hua Sheng has already constructed a model, and it's almost complete."
Lin Qian's interest piqued. "Let me take a look."
His consciousness quickly traveled to the valley. From above, he could see a replica of Wanyao Qianmu Valley being constructed. The Heavenly Works Division scholars were making final adjustments to the formation.
The formation covering the replicated valley glowed brightly as it activated, forcing Lin Qian to squint.
When he opened his eyes again, the cheers of success echoed below, and Zhuge Ming's voice rang in his mind with excitement. "Your Majesty, it's a success! We've done it!"
"Haha, well done…" Lin Qian was about to praise him when his expression suddenly froze. A strange, ethereal voice echoed in his mind repeatedly.
"Time acceleration research complete. Technology achieved. The Chosen One has activated the Mall System!"
"Time acceleration research complete. Technology achieved. The Chosen One has activated…"