The Peerless Emperor

"Senior Yuan Xiang?" After the infant in front of him had called out towards the crystal in his hands, Lin Qian was somewhat astonished, and the imperial intent and majestic presence he emitted also somewhat diminished.

The crystal held by the tiny infant began to flicker with a slight radiance which eventually spread out.

The glowing light on the crystal gradually condensed into a familiar figure for Lin Qian, none other than Lord Xuan, Yuan Xiang himself.

Yuan Xiang's appearance was known to all of the Human Clan, his portraits could be seen everywhere, and when Yun Yunyan saw the shape that had condensed, her breathing seemed to stop.

For the people of the Soul Martial Continent, Lord Xuan Yuan Xiang had always been an absolute legend, well-known and familiar to everyone.

Yun Yunyan herself greatly admired Yuan Xiang; as a child, she read his autobiography.

To see the idol she had worshipped appear in front of her was overwhelmingly exciting. She had already been excited to learn that her son had had contact with Yuan Xiang.

But as Yuan Xiang's figure became more substantial, Yun Yunyan suddenly grew apprehensive.

How could this infant, who had condensed from her husband, know Yuan Xiang? Why seek help from the legendary figure, Lord Xuan, under the coercion of her own son? Could it be that her husband had some connection with Lord Xuan Yuan Xiang?

The glowing specks that filled the air eventually condensed into the shape of Lord Xuan Yuan Xiang and landed steadily on the ground.

Although this body was still in an ethereal, transparent state, in Lin Qian's eyes, it seemed to be faring much better than in the state of the Four Directions World.

"I really didn't expect you to recover so quickly," said Yuan Xiang as he took form, looking at the baby sitting on the bed with astonishment.

The baby propped his little face with his hands, replying grumpily, "This is thanks to the master's son here, who has given him a special Cultivation Technique that seems tailored for the master and also provided him with extraordinary medicine. With nearly the best conditions for cultivation, it's not surprising that he could awaken ahead of time."

"Hurry up and explain properly, otherwise if the young master really starts something, I'm afraid it could get troublesome."

Seeing this, Yuan Xiang couldn't help but laugh, looking at the infant he said, "Lin Qing, it really is rare to see you like this. Even if the little master wants to make a move, he couldn't possibly break through your defenses, right?"

Hearing Yuan Xiang's words, the infant known as Lin Qing stood up in a flip, pointing at Lin Qian, "I thought so too, but his pressure actually managed to suppress me. With that in mind, I can't guarantee that he won't be able to break through my defenses. Besides, you know that I am not in my peak state."

After Lin Qing had finished speaking, Yuan Xiang's face showed a grave expression, and when he looked towards Lin Qian, there was great surprise in his appearance.

Lin Qian, watching Yuan Xiang, said nothing, just quietly staring at him.

After a long moment of contemplation, Yuan Xiang finally smiled and waved to Lin Qian, "Long time no see."

"..." After a long silence, Lin Qian let out a sigh, looking at Yuan Xiang in front of him, "Senior, shouldn't you give me a proper explanation about this situation?"

At this point, Lin Qian's tone carried a hint of eeriness.

Now that his father was in a coma, Lin Qian didn't care whether the other party was Lord Xuan Yuan Xiang or not. If he couldn't provide a satisfactory answer, Lin Qian wouldn't mind taking action.

He cherished the affection of his parents in this life very much and Lin Qian would definitely not tolerate any threats to his parents.

"What if I tell you the truth right now? You, your father and mother, and everyone around you would die immediately. Do you believe that?" After a long pause, Yuan Xiang suddenly spoke to Lin Qian with a grave expression.

Lin Qian looked at Yuan Xiang, silent and frowning deeply.

He had never expected that Yuan Xiang would say such a thing. Could revealing the truth of the matter really lead to such dire consequences?

"To tell you the truth about the matter will certainly involve those connected to it. Once they are mentioned, your father will be found immediately." Yuan Xiang continued, looking solemnly at Lin Qian and then glanced at Yun Yunyan, "Lin Di has already died once. Do you really want him to die a second time?"

Boom!

Yuan Xiang's words struck like a bolt from the blue, exploding in the minds of Lin Qian and Yun Yunyan.

"Senior, what do you mean by that?" Yun Yunyan, after hearing Yuan Xiang's words, showed an urgent look in her eyes and stepped forward to ask.

However, Yuan Xiang just shook his head and looked at Yun Yunyan: "I can only say, he won't come to any harm. Stay with him, you were the first person he fell in love with. Grow stronger together, until you can protect yourself."

"Lin Qing is the Artifact Spirit of your father's Primordial Weapon, a guardian spirit, a comrade-in-arms through life and death. He wouldn't harm his own master." Following this, Yuan Xiang turned to look at Lin Qian, his tone slowing down as he spoke.

Lin Qian remained silent. In fact, he had great respect for Yuan Xiang. For the Soul Martial Continent, he was a great venerable of the Human Clan; there was no need for him to lie to Lin Qian.

"Reincarnation of the strong…" The thought surfaced in his mind, and Lin Qian rubbed his forehead with a wry smile, "I never would have thought that such an event would happen to my own father."

Lin Qian even knew about his father's past: "Dad was killed in an accident, but he didn't truly die. He was reborn in the Soul Martial Continent, discovered and secretly protected by you, hidden from enemies until he grew into a powerful individual, capable of protecting himself without fear of his enemies. Only then would you recognize each other. This also explains why Dad's origins were unclear, why he seemed foolish and senseless before—probably because his spirit was still muddled and not yet awakened."

As Lin Qian spoke, Yuan Xiang and Lin Qing exchanged glances, both startled and puzzled. Yuan Xiang then looked at him and said, "How do you know?"

"Because I am a genius." Seeing the genuine shock from the two, Lin Qian spread his hands and said with a sneer, "I will not pursue the matter further. I will definitely help Dad regain his peak strength and become a power in his own right, making that bastard who killed him once regret coming to this world."

With that, Lin Qian reached out and grabbed Lin Qing's head: "Since you are Dad's Artifact Spirit, that's fine. If there's something you can tell me, then speak clearly. Don't play any mysteries."

"Couldn't you have just said from the beginning you were Dad's Artifact Spirit?"

Lin Qing, with plump little hands folded in front of his chest, said to Lin Qian: "Even if I told you, you might not believe it. It's much easier to have Yuan Xiang tell you."

"Senior, then who exactly is my husband?" Yun Yunyan, standing on the side, looked at Yuan Xiang and asked softly.

Yuan Xiang shook his head slowly and said to Yun Yunyan: "This matter cannot be spoken of openly; you will have to discover it yourselves in the future. The less you know, the safer you will be."