The Peerless Emperor

Following closely, a small courtyard with a unique style appeared instantly in the empty space as Lin Qian waved his hand.

As they entered the small courtyard, the Red Rabbit Army surrounded it, staying alert to the surroundings.

Inside the courtyard, Lin Qian sat casually by a stone table, Ye Xin and Ye Nanxin sat by his side, and Lv Bu stood behind him, guarding him.

At the same time, Lin Qian gestured for Kuang Zhan to sit opposite him.

But Kuang Zhan refused, insisting on standing in front of Lin Qian like Kuang Lian and the others, silent.

"Let's continue with the topic we started, including the top three ranking races," Lin Qian said indifferently, sitting before the stone table and gesturing to Kuang Zhan to proceed.

Kuang Zhan nodded slightly and began to describe: "The third in the ranking is the Bursting Flame Clan. They possess a unique talent for controlling the soul energy of the fire attribute, prone to explosive power with abilities that can be stacked upon each other. They have formidable killing power, and they're adept with soul energy as well as possessing exceptional bodily strength, making them very difficult to deal with."

"Fighting them, whether at a distance using explosive soul energy or up close, enveloped in blazing flames, they are tough opponents. Even now, after receiving His Majesty's gift, having completed my bloodline and transforming myself, a battle with them would still be quite difficult."

Lin Qian felt a lack of confidence in Kuang Zhan's words and shook his head, "It's not like that. You have just completed your bloodline and don't yet have control over your strength, which is why you think this way. Once you are familiar with your power and have gained full control, your combat ability will undergo an earth-shattering change."

"Your strength will change daily until you completely master the bloodline powers of your current body."

Reassured by Lin Qian, Kuang Zhan's expression improved notably, he nodded slightly and continued: "Second in the ranking, like Your Majesty, are the humans from the Huaqiong Empire."

"The rise of the Huaqiong Empire is due to the Sea Spiral Holy Institute. This human power was once very ordinary within the Sea Spiral Star Domain, like a grain of sand in the ocean, overlooked and unnoticed by all."

"It was by chance that the Huaqiong Empire received a spot for the trial, allowing the talented royal descendants of the empire to enter the Trial Land and become students of the Sea Spiral Holy Institute. They utilized various resources gained within the institute to aid their empire and ultimately become a colossal power within the star domain—standing unchallenged to this day."

"As for the talent of the human race, Your Majesty probably knows it better than I do, so there's no need for further explanation."

At this point, Kuang Zhan paused, his pupils reflecting a mix of fear and seriousness: "Next, we come to the first in the ranking. In the past thousand years, their trialists have always secured the top position in each event, unopposed and unshaken."

Lin Qian was greatly interested in Kuang Zhan's words. To achieve such a feat, the innate talent of this race was truly remarkable. And the trialists of each event far exceeded the average in terms of talent.

But this didn't mean that others were weaker than them. The Overlord Alliance, composed of the top ten heirs and disciples of the leading powers, would band together to eliminate any threatening presence, often resorting to overpowering the few with their numbers.

Many powerful geniuses hindered by them had no choice but to temporarily avoid the limelight or ended up seriously injured, causing their ranking in the trials not to be very high.

However, once these talents entered the Sea Spiral Holy Institute, their hard work and accumulation began to show, and they started to reveal their true talent.

Therefore, despite the Overlord Alliance's ten members ranking very high in the trials, they weren't necessarily the ones dominating the various internal rankings and trials within the institute.

To Lin Qian's surprise, the Human Clan was actually ranked second. According to his understanding, the Human Clan also possessed formidable forces in the realms beyond the void, but it was clear that the Sea Spiral Star Domain was not their main stronghold.

Being able to secure the second rank indicated that the Huaqiong Empire was indeed extraordinary.

"The top-ranked race is the Saint Rune Clan, whose members are covered in intricate, mysterious patterns etched into their skin. Whether in cultivation or combat, they have an extraordinary affinity with nature."

"Therefore, the cultivation speed of their clan is incredibly fast, and their strength in battle is also very powerful."

"The presence of these patterns allows them to quickly harness the surrounding spiritual energy to replenish what's lost during fights. Furthermore, the patterns themselves enhance their strength or speed."

"There's a rumor that their saint patterns can harmonize with the laws of nature, which is why they are indeed considered an overlord-level force in the Sea Spiral Star Domain. Fighting against them doesn't inspire much confidence." As Kuang Zhan spoke, he shook his head in denial, contradicting himself, "No, it's impossible to defeat them!"

Seeing Kuang Zhan's reaction, Lin Qian felt helpless and was about to say something when he noticed a fierce battle desire igniting in the other's eyes.

"But, I really do want to try fighting them. In the past, whenever our trialists faced them, they would be defeated in a single move. Now I don't know if my completely transformed bloodline could hold its own against them!"

Kuang Zhan's emotions intensified as he spoke; instead of fear, he felt an urgent desire to confront such powerful adversaries.

Compared to his earlier lack of confidence, there was a distinct difference now. Red skin began to emit white vapor, nearly identical to the state of frenzy he was in at the beginning of the hunt.

"Young Clan Leader, what's happening to you...?" The changes happening to Kuang Zhan alarmed Kuang Lian, who watched with concern, wondering why his young clan leader, who had just managed to fully restore his bloodline, was reverting to his previous state.

"Ah!" At that moment, Kuang Zhan could no longer control the surging power within him, his orifices glowed with a red luster, and his skin seemed as if it were glowing red-hot iron, which was quite alarming.

However, even in such a state, Kuang Zhan did not lose his sanity. Instead, he looked at his hands and exclaimed, "This feeling, it's so powerful!"

"This must be the true power of your bloodline now, as you've entered into the frenzied berserker state. It seems that when your battle intent is high, it activates the power of your bloodline," Lin Qian observed clearly and voiced his assessment of Kuang Zhan's current situation.

At the same time, Lin Qian pondered internally, "If this is the case, it seems that the Huaxia Empire will soon see the emergence of a group of berserkers."