The Peerless Emperor

(The fifth watch is over!)

"Higher than my position? Ancestor, are you serious?" Yuan Xiang's words had Yuan Supreme widening his eyes in disbelief.

He couldn't understand what kind of person it would take for Yuan Xiang to give such an order.

Yuan Supreme wasn't someone who craved power; what truly mattered at his stage was how to elevate his Realm further, not control over power.

As it stood, he was the spiritual symbol of the Yuan family, which maintained its splendor all thanks to his protection.

Yuan Supreme was very eager to know who was the person that Yuan Xiang arranged: "Ancestor, can you tell your descendant why, who this person who might control the fate of the Yuan family in the future, actually is?"

"He is an extremely young lad, currently only at the Life and Death Realm, but he's a kid who can create miracles." Yuan Xiang knew the character of his descendent and understood he wasn't reluctant to relinquish his lofty power.

His question was merely out of concern for the future of the Yuan family.

"His soul is extremely powerful, and he has the backing of some great fortune that I can't ascertain the origin of, entering this lad's sea of consciousness would even damage my branded body."

Hearing this, Yuan Supreme, who initially frowned upon learning Lin Qian was at the Life and Death Realm, relaxed his brows, showing a look of amazement.

He was very familiar with the level of existence his ancestor was.

Moreover, the external rumors claimed his ancestor had died, whereas only he, some old folks in the clan, and the current Family Head knew that the ancestor was still alive.

Occasionally, the ancestor would secretly return to the Soul Martial Continent and bring something back for the clan.

This was why, even after enduring the great war thirty thousand years ago, the Yuan family still stood strong as one of the top families in the Soul Martial Continent.

"Moreover, this lad's Soul Light is at the twelfth layer, which is a breakthrough of twelve cycles of reincarnation."

With Yuan Xiang saying this, a figure like Yuan Supreme was so shocked that he stuttered, "Ancestor, are... are you sure?"

"What, you think your ancestor would joke about this?" Yuan Xiang said, amused.

Seeing his ancestor speak with such certainty, Yuan Supreme truly believed there existed such an incredible being.

"His name is Lin Qian, and you don't need to purposely seek him out or contact him. Wait for the right time to meet him and then say it was my order."

"Remember, unless it's to send the Yuan family to their demise, you must fulfill all his other orders and requests. When the time comes, little Supreme, you'll go and fetch him yourself."

Yuan Supreme could only nod in agreement to his ancestor's orders, asking, "Ancestor, what does 'when the time comes' mean?"

"When this lad enters your sight, that's when the time has come." Saying so, Yuan Xiang extended his hand forward, and Lin Qian's face appeared in front of him.

Seeing Lin Qian's handsome face, Yuan Supreme suddenly showed a puzzled look: "Strange, why does this young man resemble that Yun family lad?"

Curious in his heart, Yuan Supreme didn't voice it out but just nodded to Yuan Xiang, indicating that he remembered.

"Little Supreme, there's something I need to make clear to you. This lad has a deep connection with me. If you defy my words, and he dies because of the Yuan family, I will personally return to the Soul Martial Continent."

"And furthermore, even if I were to return, the entire Yuan family would likely have to follow him in death, and it would not be by my hand, do you understand?"

Upon hearing how grave Yuan Xiang made the situation sound, Yun Supreme also collected his thoughts and solemnly promised his own ancestor.

Seeing Yuan Supreme swear to himself, Yuan Xiang nodded in satisfaction and, with a flash of light, disappeared from his presence.

After the branded old ancestor had departed, Yuan Supreme finally relaxed and collapsed, sitting down.

Faced with the sudden command of the old ancestor, Yun Supreme still felt somewhat bewildered, but he believed there must be a reason for the old ancestor's actions, especially considering that, according to the old ancestor's description, this young man named Lin Qian possessed an exceptional talent.

Over the long years, the old ancestor often returned secretly to help the family, providing the best Cultivation Techniques, soul skills, Pills, and Soul Devices, showing a deep affection for his own birth family.

The arrangements made by the old ancestor were likely a good thing for the Yuan family!

"Lin Qian, this young man really bears a striking resemblance to that child from the Yun family," Yuan Supreme murmured, stroking his beard while staring at the portrait of Lin Qian.

"Moreover, there has been a setback in the Yun family, with the Yun family's child staying with his daughters, son-in-law, and old family servants, separating from the Yun family. Oh, and it seems that the Yun family's son-in-law also has the surname Lin..."

Thinking of this, Yuan Supreme's eyes brightened and he promptly shouted outside: "Bring me the information about the former family member of the Yun family with the surname Lin, particularly any images, if available."

"Yes!"

After the reply came from outside, within a short time, Yuan Supreme received the items he needed that were brought inside the cabin.

Yuan Supreme opened the documents, particularly focusing on the crystal that contained images of the Lin-surnamed son-in-law from Yun family.

"Lin Di... Indeed, it seems my suspicion was not wrong," Yuan Supreme said, laughing in realization after comparing the records and the faces of Lin Di and Lin Qian.

Afterwards, Yuan Supreme stored the documents and issued an order outside: "Go and secretly assist the new Yun family, provide them with Pills and Soul Devices, and gift them some assets unknown to outsiders."

"Understood!" The person outside from the Yuan family nodded and prepared to leave, a puzzled expression on his face, not understanding why the old ancestor gave such an order.

As he was about to leave, Yuan Supreme's voice rang out again from the cabin: "Also, inform all clan elders and the top ten disciples of the Yuan family from the rankings of Heaven, Earth, and Man that I have something to discuss with them."

Hearing this instruction from Yuan Supreme, the person outside from the Yuan family looked visibly shocked and froze for a moment.

If they were to follow Yuan Supreme's instructions, then it likely meant that there was something significant to discuss!

"Are you not going quickly?"

Yuan Supreme's voice brought the Yuan family member back to his senses, who hastily bowed in apology and hurriedly flew toward Yuan City.

In the Four Directions World, Lin Qian looked puzzled at Yuan Xiang, who had returned with a smiling face.

"Young man, when you are in the Soul Martial Continent, your path is likely to be much smoother, and you should properly repay those who have helped you when the time comes."

Hearing Yuan Xiang's words, Lin Qian was completely confused, gazing at the illusory figure with hands behind his back, feeling utterly baffled.

Lin Qian certainly did not understand that, in this Soul Martial Continent, he had gained a powerful force that he could utilize, all thanks to Yuan Xiang!