The Peerless Emperor

The Puppet Body Plan was self-evidently significant for Lin Qian. It would enable the truly powerful subordinates of the Huaxia Empire on Xuanhuan Star to make an early appearance in this world.

Compared to the warriors of other realms, even if they appeared utilizing Puppet Bodies and their strength was not even one ten-thousandth of their full power, their battle strength remained unrivaled.

Ordinary warriors standing against them had no chance of victory.

In his previous life's game, ordinary warriors could be obtained through free lotteries, search functions, various dungeon rewards, and siege looting. Only a few special events would offer the chance to acquire extremely valuable warriors or War Beast Generals, and so forth.

Festival events, cooperative events, classical events, etc., lotteries were often the quickest way.

Lin Qian was an upbringing fanatic and a collection maniac. In the game of his previous life, he owned all the warriors, War Beast Generals, and other types of generals!

These were all top-tier beings, of exceptional quality, with superb attributes. Having followed him into this world, they naturally possessed terrifying talents and formidable battle strengths. What's more, each had their own incomprehensible capabilities.

Moreover, the Puppet Body was not limited to being used by only one person. After Sun Wukong used it, the next time, Zhuge Ming could appear through the Puppet Body.

The more Puppet Bodies Lin Qian had, the more hands he could simultaneously summon to aid himself, allowing different beings to appear in different situations.

Having these top-tier beings by his side to support him could cause a qualitative change in the situation.

Just like the previous appearance of Black Demon, if an ordinary warrior faced him, they wouldn't even be enough to get stuck in his teeth. But Sun Wukong, even at one ten-thousandth of his strength through a Puppet Body, could obliterate his opponent with a single strike!

This was the true foundation of the Huaxia Empire, Lin Qian's greatest reliance.

Afterward, upon notification from Lan Yi, a clan member also delivered the rewards. Lin Qian received them and closely examined them, quite surprised.

He had initially thought that one or two would be about right. He had not expected there to be as many as ten!

This meant that, in time, he could have as many as ten people at his side to help him.

Having one Sun Wukong was already extraordinary, and suddenly having ten more to assist was enough to make Lin Qian take a deep breath and his blood boil with excitement.

Lin Qian's facial expression unreservedly conveyed his joy. In response, Lan Ning and Lan Yi nodded to themselves, pleased to have satisfied him.

In their eyes, Lin Qian was a treasure to be cherished. Who knew what benefits a happy Lin Qian could bring to their Starry Sky Blue Phoenix in the future?

"By the way, here's another set of materials we, the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan, have collected for ourselves." Saying that, Lan Yi also handed over the materials his clan had collected to Lin Qian.

Hearing this, Lin Qian was somewhat surprised and looked at them, "Thank you, Grandfather."

"There's no need for such formalities among family. If anyone should be saying thanks, it's actually us," Lan Ning chimed in with a light chuckle. "I imagine these materials are very important to you. Once you arrive at the Sea Spiral Holy Institute, there will be plenty of opportunities to collect such materials."

At this point, Lan Ning paused, then asked curiously, "Little Qian, something just came to mind. I heard that the soldiers of the Huaxia Empire have extreme battle strength, truly wondrous. Is that actually true?"

"Hmm?" After putting away the materials, Lin Qian raised his brows in confusion and deeply nodded after taking a glance at Lan Ning, "Not bad, what is it?"

"Then, do you have a Grotto Heaven Soul Device?" Lan Ning followed up immediately with this question.

Grotto Heaven Soul Devices, as mentioned in the rich literature borrowed by the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix, were well described, and Lin Qian was also familiar with the Soul Device Lan Ning referred to.

In the domain outside the Void, there indeed were such Grotto Heaven Soul Devices, which could accommodate living beings. Many people's servants or followers would reside within their master's Grotto Heaven Soul Device, appearing only when their master needed them.

However, ordinary Grotto Heaven Soul Devices were expensive, and being able to accommodate thousands of people was already quite good. Despite this, only the rich or noble could own a Grotto Heaven Soul Device.

The very existence of the Grotto Heaven Soul Device filled Lin Qian with joy; after all, spontaneously summoning subordinates out of thin air wasn't easy to explain.

Now it was perfect; after arriving in the domain outside the Void, he could fully explain it as the use of a Grotto Heaven Soul Device, which caused this situation.

"Yes, there are some Empire's subordinates inside," Lin Qian nodded and replied.

Hearing this, Lan Ning also felt relieved, "I see, that's good, you won't need to go back now."

This statement left Lin Qian baffled. He didn't have a Grotto Heaven Soul Device, so why would he need to go back?

"If you didn't have a Grotto Heaven Soul Device, we would naturally have given you one and sent you back to bring your subordinates. Otherwise, the Sea Spiral Saint Institute's trial would be too disadvantageous for you." Lan Yi, who had been observing Lin Qian's confusion, promptly explained.

Now, Lin Qian was truly perplexed, what did bringing subordinates have to do with the Sea Spiral Saint Institute's trial, and how could not bringing them be a disadvantage?

Then, he suddenly realized something and frowned as he looked at the person in front of him, "Are you saying that for the Sea Spiral Saint Institute's trial, one can bring one's own subordinates?"

Lan Ning nodded and said to Lin Qian, "Exactly, that's the case. For the Sea Spiral Saint Institute's trial, not only must the participants meet the age requirement and be sufficiently strong themselves, but the strength of their subordinates is also a very important factor."

"The trial of the Sea Spiral Saint Institute is typically an elimination system, where those who have not been defeated and eliminated within the set time can enter the Institute. However, there are also restrictions on the number of spots available."

"Even forming alliances within the trial to defeat others collectively and gain entry to the Institute is allowed, so going early to converse with people from other powers and form pre-trial alliances can greatly help during the trials. That's why we found it strange that you hadn't gone earlier to establish relations with the other powers?"

Lan Ning's words surprised Lin Qian, and the Ye Xin cradled in his arms was also staring with wide eyes in disbelief.

In the Sect trials on the Soul Martial Star, it was all about individual strength and conduct, with no allowance for the assistance of followers. This Sea Spiral Saint Institute allowed, and considered important, the intervention of followers?

"We shouldn't delay, Yi'er, you better take them to the Sea Spiral Saint Institute now. It's good to get familiar with the environment beforehand, don't procrastinate any longer," Lan Ning quickly instructed his son.

Lan Yi nodded, looking at Lin Qian and Ye Xin, "Let's hurry up and prepare to head to the Sea Spiral Saint Institute."

Lin Qian gazed intently, a sharp light flickering in his eyes, pondering unknown thoughts.