NOVPUB"Master has treated me kindly, so if I were to leave with Little Qian without saying goodbye, it would be too heartless," Ye Xin softly explained to Lin Qian. "After we return to the sect, I will inform my master, then I’ll come and find you."
Lin Qian nodded, expressing understanding for Ye Xin’s decision, as after all, the female Sword Saint of Divine Sword Sect had taken care of her for so long. It would be too cruel to leave without saying a word.
Finally, Lin Qian turned and faced the direction of Dead Land, bowing deeply. "Senior Zhang, we will take our leave first."
Zhang Juncheng had sealed Nan Xin’s soul with his physical body, and his own soul had entered the Array to suppress it, causing great damage to his original self. If he didn’t hurry to cultivate and recover, he would likely face a life-threatening crisis.
Fortunately, under Lin Qian’s command, the scholars of the Heavenly Art Department had altered the Array to refine Nan Xin into an essence of flesh and blood, which could replenish his losses, but it would take two years.
Now that two years had passed, Zhang Juncheng had to refine the essence of flesh and blood to restore himself, otherwise, he would become nothing more than a lost soul.
Ye Xin and Lei Qian, like Lin Qian, both bowed toward the direction of Dead Land.
During these two years, they had followed Zhang Juncheng in their cultivation and had benefited immensely, something that would serve them for a lifetime.
Just in terms of practical experience alone, Lin Qian and Ye Xin had already surpassed their respective masters, War Emperor Wei Wushuang and the female Sword Saint of Divine Sword Sect, who were no longer a match for their disciples in this regard.
Dead Land, a second-layer space beneath the surface, was brightly lit by the Array’s light from the dome above.
In the center of the Array, a light column illuminated a pedestal where Zhang Juncheng was sitting with his eyes tightly closed, immersed in cultivation.
Before him floated a wriggling mass of blood containing powerful fluctuations, and it exuded wisps of blood mist that seeped into Zhang Juncheng’s body.
In the first area of the Middle Ages relic Small World when Lin Qian and the others were bidding farewell, Zhang Juncheng slowly opened his eyes, showing a smile. "This time, I really rely on this young friend."
"With him, the Human Clan shall prosper greatly!"
After this remark, Zhang Juncheng closed his eyes once more, immersing himself in cultivation, focused on recovering from his injuries.
Out of the entrance to the Middle Ages relic, a burst of light reappeared but surged out, shooting into the distance, quickly escaping beyond the continuous mountain ranges and landing beside a lake.
After the light burst out, the entry portal to the relic shattered violently, collapsing into a pile of rubble.
Following that, the ground around it completely collapsed and disintegrated.
From now on, the people of Coastal State would no longer be able to enter this Middle Ages relic.
Beside the lake, the light scattered, revealing three figures: two men and one woman.
They were Lin Qian, Ye Xin, and Lei Qian.
Two years had passed, and both Lin Qian and Ye Xin had reached the age of eighteen, both now tall and upright.
"How did we end up here?" Lei Qian looked around, visibly surprised.
"I did it on purpose." Seeing Lei Qian’s puzzlement, Lin Qian looked towards the direction of the Middle Ages relic. "After leaving, the entrance location will completely collapse. If we had stayed there, it could have been slightly troublesome."
After speaking, Lin Qian turned to Ye Xin, "Be extra careful after you return to Divine Sword Sect. I am worried that the Elder might secretly harm you."
"Rest assured, with Master here, she wouldn’t dare to act recklessly," Ye Xin said, holding Lin Qian’s hand to signal that he needn’t worry.
Lin Qian pondered for a moment. With a thought, nine figures suddenly appeared around him, kneeling with concern, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Ye Xin and Lei Qian focused their gaze, only to discover that the suddenly appeared individuals were all different in appearance and were all female.
Among them, one was a female soldier with an exceptionally muscular build and bronze skin, carrying a giant shield.
The other eight female soldiers were divided as follows: two in black soft armor known as Swift Soldiers, two wielding long swords, two armed with long knives, and two carrying long bows.
Moreover, it was surprising that the realm of these female soldiers reached the Peak of the Sky Breaking Realm.
"Little Qian, what is this…?" Ye Xin exclaimed in shock as she glanced at the nine female soldiers.
Ye Xin had understood that Lin Qian could summon soldiers who would bow and obey him.
But she truly hadn’t expected that he could summon soldiers with the power of the Sky Breaking Realm.
You see, the elders of the Divine Sword Sect were merely at the power level of the Sky Breaking Realm, yet Lin Qian had nonchalantly summoned nine of them!
"Protect the empress closely and follow her command. If danger arises, protect her with your lives!" Lin Qian ordered the nine female soldiers.
"Yes!" After accepting the order, the female soldiers got up and moved beside Ye Xin, establishing a protective stance around her.
"Hmm, aren’t nine too few?" After issuing the order, Lin Qian scrutinized the female soldiers around Ye Xin, thought for a moment, and said, "Xinxin, how about I just give you three thousand female soldiers from the Sky Breaking Realm? Then that grand elder probably wouldn’t dare to plot anything, right?"
"Wait a minute! Little Qian, calm down." As Lin Qian’s words fell, Ye Xin hurriedly rushed over and hugged him, "These nine are enough for protection. Besides, my Mater is still here. If you really gave me three thousand Sky Breaking Realm female soldiers, the Sect Master uncle might think I’m trying to destroy the Divine Sword Sect."
"Okay, I’ll listen to you." Seeing Ye Xin say so, Lin Qian nodded in agreement.
Lastly, Lin Qian gave Ye Xin some high-quality recovery potions, urging her to be extremely careful before finally watching her leave.
"As the Swift Soldiers stay alert, shield bearers guard, and swordsmen, knife handlers, and archers engage in combat, they should be able to fully protect Xinxin," Lin Qian murmured to himself after Ye Xin left. Suddenly, he noticed someone tugging at his sleeve. Turning his head, he saw that it was Lei Qian grabbing his sleeve.
"What are you doing?" Seeing Lei Qian looking at him with eager eyes, Lin Qian asked with a frown.
"Boss, why were all the soldiers you summoned before men, but this time they are women?"
"Female soldiers have better agility, but other attributes… their abilities are inferior to male soldiers. If it weren’t for Ye Xin, I wouldn’t bother making them," Lin Qian replied offhandedly.
"Making them? Boss, how many soldiers at the Sky Breaking Realm can you summon? How about the Nirvana Realm?" Lei Qian then carefully asked, "Is three thousand really the limit?"
"Three thousand? These lowest-level soldiers, even thirty million are just a trivial fraction, let alone three thousand…" Lin Qian squinted and said nonchalantly, "Lei Qian, stick with me, think bigger and bolder."
"Three… thirty… million? And that’s just a trivial fraction, boss, are you kidding me? That means, if you wanted to, destroying Shengtian Sect would be effortlessly easy!" Lei Qian screamed, his legs weakening and falling to the ground in shock.
Seeing Lei Qian like this, Lin Qian laughed and pulled him up from the ground, "Destroying Shengtian Sect could indeed be done, but it’s not necessary. It’s a waste of energy. Besides, my current strength isn’t strong enough, it’s better to keep a low profile." 𝘯𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
After saying this, Lin Qian walked slowly towards the Wanxiang Sect, leaving Lei Qian standing there in a daze.
"What kind of boss did I end up following?"
