The Peerless Emperor

Suddenly, a figure entered the hall from outside, appearing humanoid, but with the head of a dragon, sporting a horse face, deer antlers, and a lengthy beard.

This individual had slate-blue skin, covered in fine scales, with vertical pupils in his eyes.

At the same time, he also paid his respects to Ye Xin, "Your Majesty the Empress, greetings."

Simultaneously, Lin Qian addressed him as well, "Rise!"

"Yes!" Ao Zun responded, then stood up from the ground.

"How is it, are your injuries all healed?" Seeing Ao Zun looking very healthy, Lin Qian still asked with concern.

Ao Zun nodded, his dragon claw emerging from his sleeve to pat his chest, "Your Majesty, rest assured, my injuries have fully recovered, and there is no need for worry."

Seeing Ao Zun assured thus, Lin Qian completely relaxed and turned to Ye Xin at his side, "He is the Azure Dragon, the Great Commander of the War Beasts of the Huaxia Empire. All the War Beasts in the empire are under his jurisdiction."

Ye Xin nodded slightly, already familiar with the War Beasts of the Huaxia Empire. The steeds of the Fiery Flame Cavalry from Coastal State, which she had encountered in the past, were one sort of War Beast.

With their mounts, the power of the lancers had clearly risen a notch.

"Well then, since the introductions have been made, everyone may return to your duties. I'll take Her Majesty for a walk around," Lin Qian said, then took hold of Ye Xin beside him and vanished on the spot.

Before Ye Xin could even react, they had both disappeared, and she then found herself mid-air, being carried by Lin Qian.

Below was a vast city, with no edges visible in any direction.

At the same time, she could clearly see not far off, a complex of palaces and buildings stretching unbroken, with countless scholars bustling about.

"Little Qian, is that complex part of the Heavenly Art Department within the Capital of the Huaxia Empire? There are so many scholars!" Ye Xin exclaimed upon seeing the academic activity within that vast architectural spread.

Lin Qian nodded gently, pointing towards the Heavenly Art Department, "The Heavenly Art Department is spread throughout the Huaxia Empire, and these scholars are engaged not only in research but also in managing affairs across regions. The Cultivation Technique you practice, the Potions you use, all came from their research."

"The Heavenly Art Department is the lifeline that connects all departments within the Huaxia Empire. The resources of the Military Department and even the Fire Department depend on blueprints from the Heavenly Art Department for whatever they create."

"The brain of the Huaxia Empire is the Heavenly Art Department, its other departments are the limbs, and I am the will, the master."

Ye Xin listened to Lin Qian and stared at the Heavenly Art Department below, somewhat in a trance – that was the place that researched her Cultivation Technique.

"The Illusion Star is now exclusive to the Huaxia Empire, with eighteen continents and six great seas, extensive and rich in resources." As he spoke, Lin Qian grabbed Ye Xin, teleporting again, arriving in a palace within the Heavenly Art Department.

The palace had a rather dim light, where six giant Tactical Mirrors floated in mid-air, connected by an Array of runes, casting a glow of Soul Power.

The Soul Power formed a phantom image of Illusion Star, quietly suspended in the center of this great hall, in front of which stood Lin Qian and Ye Xin.

The simulated image of the planet slowly spun, Ye Xin's eyes widened as she carefully observed the eighteen continents and the six vast oceans between them.

"The first continent was where the Huaxia Empire started, somewhat disordered. The Capital is there, and the headquarters of every department are on this continent."

Having said this, Lin Qian stepped forward and waved his hand, enlarging the phantom image of Illusion Star, zooming in on the first continent for Ye Xin to take a closer look.

Seeing this, Ye Xin leaned in, full of curiosity, having Lin Qian teach her how to use the projection. After learning, she tinkered with it excitedly, bombarding him with endless questions.

"That over there is the second continent, and then the third; the second continent is managed by the Heavenly Art Department, and the third is under the Fire Department's operation."

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"That's the Medical Department's fourth continent, responsible for making potions and treating injuries."

"Where's the War Beast Department? The fifth continent and the Central Sea are their turf. After all, War Beasts include land creatures and sea beasts, each with their own differences."

"From the sixth to the eleventh continent, those are the places where the Six Great Armies train and are stationed. Although every continent has some, the main forces are still based in those few."

"The remaining seven continents are more comprehensive, mainly used for various experiments, planting, and material mining. Since there are so many places, I've tinkered with quite a few things the Empire doesn't have, like coffee beans and some additives. One of these days, I'll have Zhuge Ming make some soda for you to try."

"Don't understand? That's only natural. It would be strange if you did."

Ye Xin was like a curious baby, constantly asking her questions, looking forward to Lin Qian's explanations.

For her, the Huaxia Empire was almost like a mysterious new world. Where wouldn't she be curious?

Following that, Ye Xin, under Lin Qian's lead, fully witnessed the scenery of the Huaxia Empire.

There were endless beautiful landscapes, especially on the first continent.

The towering Imperial Palace, almost endless in sight, made Ye Xin wonder why there were so few people in such a huge palace.

Of course, Lin Qian couldn't tell her that in his previous life's game, after dominating, the Huaxia Empire had many materials with nowhere to use, so he, bored out of his mind, simply built buildings everywhere, like the Imperial Palace.

Hence, the first continent seemed exceptionally lively, with even more magnificent and colossal buildings, very prosperous.

After arriving on the second continent, Ye Xin could hear the sound of reading everywhere, see people discussing on the roads, and find schools at every turn.

The air was filled with the scent of paper and ink.

The third continent appeared much hotter, with various workshops visible everywhere, men and women craftsmen busy at work, bustling with activity.

They didn't even notice that their Emperor and Empress were secretly watching them.

After leaving the third continent, the fourth also revealed busy figures, all wearing blue robes, pushing herbs around.

In vast fields of medicine, precious herbs were grown for their use.

Ye Xin also witnessed various War Beasts on the fifth continent and the Central Sea. Even with their aura suppressed, their appearance still frightened her.

She couldn't even imagine how pitiable the enemies would be if these War Beasts were to go out and fight for Lin Qian.

The continents where the Six Great Armies resided scared Ye Xin so much that she collapsed into Lin Qian's arms, her attention slipping, returning to her own body.

At the same time, the Soul Pearl flew out from between her eyebrows, its luster dimmed quite a bit.

Seeing this, Lin Qian took the Soul Pearl and left the Huaxia Empire.

As soon as he returned to his room, the soul power within the Soul Pearl quickly re-entered Ye Xin's body.

When Ye Xin's true self opened her eyes again, her mind was unsettled.

She had imagined the troops that Lin Qian had taken under his command might be numerous, but she had never thought they would be so many.

So many that she couldn't count them all, even beyond her imagination.

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