The Peerless Emperor (TPE)

"You four are supposed to be the top disciples of the Inner Sect, yet you're acting so shamelessly?" Lin Qian shook his head in disbelief as he looked at the four people before him. "No way, calling me 'Boss' isn't going to work."

This was no joke. Lin Qian had many reasons for training Lei Qian. First, in his previous life, Lin Qian had built the Hua Xia Game Empire, dominating the server for over two years. During that time, he had focused on further developing his empire rather than getting bored, investing all the server's resources into it. As a result, the Hua Xia Empire had no weak generals, as even the soldiers of the imperial army were as strong as low-level generals.

But now, even the weakest generals couldn't cross through the Sky Mark without causing too much of a disturbance, which Lin Qian still couldn't handle. The puppet bodies that would allow his legion commanders to possess them hadn't been fully developed by Zhuge Ming yet, so Lin Qian only had Zhao Long at his disposal. Training someone like Lei Qian would at least ensure that he wasn't left without anyone to rely on.

Second, Lei Qian had been able to come out of the shadow of his defeat in the life-or-death battle, admit his mistakes, and willingly follow Lin Qian. With Lin Qian's imperial aura, Lei Qian's loyalty was unquestionable. But as for the four people standing behind Qin Wushuang, Lin Qian had no reason to train them.

Standing nearby, Wei Wushuang also shook his head at his junior brother. "You know, if you're going to ask Lin Qian for help, you should at least offer something in return. You're the elder here, and you're trying to take advantage of a junior?"

Qin Wushuang, realizing his mistake, turned back to Lin Qian with a more serious tone. "Lin Qian, if there's anything you need, just ask. Consider it compensation for helping me out."

"But I don't really need anything," Lin Qian replied after thinking for a moment, shaking his head.

When it came to treasures, the Hua Xia Empire had everything Lin Qian could ever want. For cultivation, he had a master who was a battle emperor and the massive Tian Gong Division serving as his think tank. In truth, there wasn't much he needed.

Qin Wushuang, seeing Lin Qian's response, couldn't help but laugh and scold him. "You brat! I helped you get all those copies of the ancient texts, and now you're saying you can't even train these four for five days?"

"Do you really believe that five days with me will make such a difference?" Lin Qian asked with a grin.

"Originally, I wasn't sure, but after seeing Lei Qian's progress, I believe that even a small improvement in these four could impact the outcome in the Ancient Relic," Qin Wushuang said, his expression becoming serious.

Lei Qian had undergone an astonishing transformation in just a month under Lin Qian's tutelage. With such rapid progress, Qin Wushuang believed that even if Ding Zhirong and the others could only make a slight improvement, it would still be valuable.

Qin Wushuang then shared more about the strength of the Sheng Tian Sect, which was sending exceptionally talented disciples to the Ancient Relic. Based on the information he had, each of the six disciples from the Sheng Tian Sect possessed the ability to kill Soul Martialists of the Breaking Void Realm while still in the Nirvana Realm. Even the slightest increase in strength for Ding Zhirong and the others could make a significant difference.

"Fine, I'll train them for five days," Lin Qian finally agreed. "But in return, I need access to the Spirit Gathering Hall for those five days."

Qin Wushuang's smile faltered, and his face turned pale. "What? The Spirit Gathering Hall? Are you crazy?"

Everyone else was equally stunned, their faces filled with shock.

"You may be in the Nirvana Realm, but with your talents, entering the Spirit Gathering Hall could be dangerous," Lei Heng cautioned. "You won't be able to cultivate properly there, and if you try to force it, you could risk your life."

The Spirit Gathering Hall was located on the Five Spirit Peaks and wasn't just one hall but many. These halls were crafted by master blacksmiths and array masters, containing powerful Spirit Gathering Formations that created a highly concentrated spiritual energy environment. The pressure within the halls was so intense that only disciples at the Breaking Void Realm could withstand it. For most Nirvana Realm Soul Martialists, the Spirit Gathering Hall was too overwhelming, and attempting to cultivate there could result in their bodies exploding from the strain.

"Uncle, if we don't push ourselves, how can we improve quickly?" Lin Qian spread his hands and smiled. "You entrusted me with this, so trust me."

Qin Wushuang exchanged a glance with Wei Wushuang, who nodded slightly. After a moment of contemplation, Qin Wushuang gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, I'll take you to the Spirit Gathering Hall. But be careful! Don't push yourself too hard, or I won't be able to explain this to your master."

Lin Qian waved off the concern and turned his attention to the four disciples. Ding Zhirong and Zhao Haiming were the strongest after Lin Qian and Lei Qian. The issue of spots in the Ancient Relic had already been resolved, with Ding Zhirong and Zhao Haiming both earning their places by defeating the fifth and sixth-ranked Inner Sect disciples. The other two, a man and a woman, were originally ranked third and fourth within the Inner Sect. The man, Li Letian, and the woman, Wang Lanxin, had a childhood engagement and were known for their playful bickering, which eventually turned into a deep affection for each other.

Lin Qian pulled out a set of small paper talismans, each no larger than a fingernail and covered in intricate symbols.

"Each of you, take ten of these and stick them on your forehead, shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles," Lin Qian instructed.

Although the request was strange, the four disciples complied, rolling up their sleeves and pants to apply the talismans as instructed. Once they were done, they looked at Lin Qian curiously, wondering what the talismans were for. Qin Wushuang and Lei Heng also watched with interest.

"Now, use all your strength and attack me together," Lin Qian said with a grin.