The Peerless Emperor

After helping Zhao Long up, Lin Qian hurriedly took out a potion for him to swallow.

As a growing martial general, Zhao Long's realm, as well as his physical strength, meridians, and Dantian resilience, would all weaken alongside his own power—it was truly miraculous.

Even though he was the original person, Zhao Long's body was no longer in its former peak state, which was why, despite being a legion commander-level martial general, he could be summoned by the Huaxia Empire from the beginning.

After taking the potion, Zhao Long sat cross-legged and entered the state of cultivation.

Lin Qian then activated his emperor's pupils and observed the tactical map, finding the red-yellow hue representing the Huaxia Empire had already devoured most of the Southern Domain. Its spread continued unabated, gradually engulfing the territory completely.

The unification of the Southern Domain was within reach.

Bang!

A figure was thrown onto the deck of the Renhuang Martial Emperor, crashing violently at Lin Qian's feet.

"Your Majesty, I have captured Emperor Yuheng for you," Zhang Juncheng, who followed and descended onto the deck, saluted Lin Qian.

"Thank you for your hard work, Emperor Zhang," Lin Qian turned around and glanced at Emperor Yuheng at his feet, slightly raising an eyebrow, "I had not expected this; you actually delivered yourself to us without us coming for you."

"Thinking of killing me? You truly… underestimate me, don't you?"

Emperor Yuheng, who had fallen on the deck of the Renhuang Martial Emperor, twisted his body, trying to struggle. However, around his body, subtle Sword Qi formed a ring, tightly binding him.

No matter how Emperor Yuheng struggled, he couldn't break free from the constraints of the Sword Formation. Any slight flow of his Soul Power would activate the Sword Qi of the formation, piercing into his flesh and causing blood to flow from the wounds.

Constant struggling only deepened and multiplied his wounds, ultimately leading to his own demise.

"Lin Qian, I warn you, my master is Lord Hengshan, a renowned figure in the Central Domain. Even your mother from the Yun family shows great respect to my master," Emperor Yuheng lying on the ground looked up at Lin Qian and threatened, "If I die, a Blood Curse will gather on you and will not be dispelled. Regardless of the ends of the earth, my master will eradicate you."

After listening to Emperor Yuheng, Lin Qian nodded silently, "A truly ingenious threat. I probably really can't just kill you casually; otherwise, I would be inviting disaster, right?"

"But I am curious, this person from the Yun family, knowing of my existence, did not inform the Central Domain but instead came with you to kill me; is he mad?"

Emperor Yuheng twisted his body, rolled over, and stood up. Although his hands were still bound behind him, he stood upright, "In the ancient war, the lands shattered; the Southern Domain only borders the Central Domain. On that side, the Jinhua Commerce and Demon Spirit Sect are in fierce combat. The Central Domain's two top powers are at war; who would dare to wade into that mess?"

"The people on both sides are blinded with rage. Unless you are one of their own, they don't care who you are. This Yun Meng simply cannot return to the Central Domain."

Listening to this, Lin Qian pondered thoughtfully. The Central Domain was extremely alien to him now; he was unclear about exactly what the Jinhua Commerce and Demon Spirit Sect entailed.

However, the fact that both factions were at war and that someone from the Yun family, Yun Meng, dared not traverse that area to return to the Central Domain showed how overpoweringly strong both forces were.

So powerful that no matter who you were, if you were killed, they wouldn't fear retribution from any backing force, supposedly as powerful as the Yun family.

In fact, this was not good news. The blood omen made Lin Qian aware that his father was in danger although it had not resurfaced since then, yet this matter continuously lingered in Lin Qian's mind, unable to be dismissed.

Only by going to the Central Domain early to find his parents could Lin Qian truly be at ease.

However, with the Jinhua Commerce and Demon Spirit Sect at war, how could he travel to the Central Domain?

Unless he started from the Southern Domain, traveled through the chaotic Sea of Starry Skies between the Southern and Western Domains, and reached the Western Domain before heading to the Central Domain.

Circumventing such a distant journey, the time required for the trip was undoubtedly substantial. That was why Yun Meng had decided to let Emperor Yuheng test the strength of the Huaxia Empire. If they could eliminate this hidden danger, they could then quietly await the end of the war between Jinhua Commerce and the Demon Spirit Sect before returning to the Southern Domain.

If Yun Meng had known that Lin Qian's side was so powerfully strong, he definitely wouldn't have taken this action, preferring to take the long detour instead.

Yet even so, the prospects were grim.

The Sea of Starry Skies was immensely vast!

In an ancient battle, the lands of the Human Clan's Eastern, Western, Southern, and Northern Domains had been shattered, existing in name only. Only the Central Domain still retained the power of a domain.

In the aftermath of the ancient battle, the southern part of the Western Domain and the western part of the Southern Domain collapsed, and along with the former Western Sea Domain, they formed what is now known as the Sea of Starry Skies.

The collapsed areas between the Western and Southern Domains also had many remnants of land, which after being washed over by the sea had turned into scattered islands, combined with the original islands of the Western Sea Domain. They were scattered like stars in disarray.

Moreover, this maritime area was a tumultuous mix of the Human Clan, Sea Clan, and various other races surviving together, mostly consisting of fierce outlaws, such as those who had committed faults within their clan, defected, or committed treason. These violent and felonious individuals gathered here, adding to the chaotic nature of the territory.

Hence, the name Sea of Starry Skies.

The war between Jinhua Commerce and the Demon Spirit Sect was inevitably far from over. If Lin Qian wanted to go to the Central Domain, his only choice might be through the Sea of Starry Skies… right?

"Do you want to go to the Central Domain?" Seeing Lin Qian's expression, Emperor Yuheng had already guessed quite a bit.

From Yun Meng's mouth, he had learned of the complications between the current Emperor of the Huaxia Empire and the Yun family.

Clearly, this Lin Qian was determined to finally search for his parents; otherwise, he wouldn't have shown such an interest in the Central Domain.

"Emperor Zhang, kill him, and declare it under the territory of Emperor Yuheng," Lin Qian said, not even bothering to respond to Emperor Yuheng's question and instead waved his hand to instruct Zhang Juncheng.

"Wait!" Lin Qian's words startled Emperor Yuheng, who quickly spoke, "To go to the Central Domain, you must pass through the Sea of Starry Skies. I have some connections there and can lead you through quickly. By killing me, your journey through that maritime area would definitely waste a lot of time, and even in that chaotic place, you could encounter trouble."

Lin Qian turned to look at Emperor Yuheng, frowning, "Who said if I go to the Central Domain, I must pass through the Sea of Starry Skies?"

"Trying to get through the territory now controlled by Jinhua Commerce and the Demon Spirit Sect is simply seeking death. Lin Qian, do you think having Zhang Juncheng kill me will solve everything? The Blood Curse will also gather upon him."

"Zhang Juncheng, the mighty Sword Formation Emperor, has become nothing but the lapdog of a green youth. By killing me, you're helping him to his death—even a legendary figure like you wouldn't recover for a hundred years. You would die by the hands of my master." Emperor Yuheng hadn't finished speaking when Lin Qian grabbed his throat.

"What if your master, through the Blood Curse, finds out that you died by your own hand? How would that be accounted for?"