Chapter 447: Chapter 448: In a Hurry
Wang Qiongxing, He Baili, Xu Wuwei, and Fu Deqing, four elders of the Human Clan from the Ancient Forest World, stood quietly in front of Lin Qian’s house, waiting.
After their return, Wang Qiongxing had heard his grandson Wang Gang’s account and learned about Lin Qian’s breakthrough, thoroughly understanding the young Human Clan member they had decided to serve as Lord—what kind of existence he truly was.
Initially, they had made a major decision for the sake of a better future for the entire Human Clan of the Ancient Forest World.
They had not chosen to use forceful methods, as it was beneath the dignity of the Ancient Forest World’s Human Clan to act in such a manner.
Therefore, the four elders had chosen this method believing Lin Qian had great potential. With their assistance, he was surely to become a true dominant figure, and after returning to the surface, he would have a glorious future.
They believed that Lin Qian would rely on their power, and his status in the future would certainly be high.
However, when they heard Wang Gang’s description, their thoughts immediately changed.
Having broken through to the Awakening Realm, possessing twin Martial Souls, and twelve layers of Soul Light, these descriptions uttered by Wang Gang filled the four Human Clan elders with fear.
Afraid of Lin Qian’s talent—did such an existence even need their assistance?
In the eyes of the four elders, they would likely need to rely on Lin Qian to survive in the future; instead, it seemed they were reaching far above their station by serving him.
Such talent in Lin Qian was unheard of. If not for Wang Qiongxing knowing his grandson’s character and witnessing it with many others, it would seem impossible.
With such prodigious natural aptitude, their assistance seemed a joke. On matters of strength, he surpassed all four of them in but a fleeting moment—who were they to offer guidance on cultivation?
Moreover, Wang Gang had mentioned to them that the Seventh Prince of the Black Corner Country brought a thirty-thousand-strong army from the Black Corner Clan, which had been annihilated in an instant. He had personally visited the battlefield.
The result was astonishing. The position where Lin Qian had broken through to the trace of the Black Corner Clan’s army encampment spanned hundreds of miles. The obstructing cliffs and Spirit Wood in between had been directly penetrated, with only fresh red soil and newly erected Human Clan tombstones remaining—no sign of the Black Corner Clan.
Clearly, this thirty-thousand army of the Black Corner Clan had indeed been annihilated.
Furthermore, from the traces and findings, it is highly likely that the enemy was killed directly from Lin Qian’s current position.
This shows that Lin Qian likely had capable persons under him, with no small strength.
Additionally, Wang Gang had told them something else—that he had heard Lin Qian’s voice, which contained Soul Power, declaring his intention to start a campaign to annihilate the Black Corner Country.
Since Lin Qian possessed such talents, he was certainly no fool. Having made such a statement, he most likely was absolutely confident in his ability to wage war against the Black Corner Country.
After all, Lin Qian himself had also said he hailed from the surface world and was the Emperor of a powerful Empire.
Since Lin Qian could descend from the surface world, why couldn’t his Empire’s subordinates come to the underground world?
In just a moment, the four elders suddenly realized that Lin Qian in the courtyard was not alone, but rather another colossal being.
Suddenly, they felt very fortunate that they had decided to recognize Lin Qian as their leader, and the four Human Clan elders could faintly see that the hope of the Ancient Forest World’s Human Clan had indeed appeared before them.
The courtyard door opened, and the four elders clearly saw Lin Qian, clad in a white robe, appear before them. Despite his restrained aura, they still sensed danger emanating from him.
Wang Qiongxing and the others even felt that if they were to directly confront Lin Qian, whether they could win remained uncertain.
At their level, their perception of danger was extremely sharp; they could sense it as soon as something was amiss, just like the dangerous aura that Lin Qian now emitted.
The aura leaking was also inevitable for Lin Qian, as he had just broken through to the Awakening Realm. After adapting to this realm more, he would be able to control the aura on his own, not causing the four elders to feel threatened.
“Have the four of you returned?” Seeing the four at the doorway, a smile appeared on Lin Qian’s face as he invited them to sit at the stone table they had used in the past.
Upon sitting down, Wang Qiongxing was the first to bow to Lin Qian: “Lord, we have already informed the gathering places of the Human Clan. Most are heeding our words and are willing to serve you as Lord.”
Lin Qian nodded silently, giving a half-smile as he looked at Wang Qiongxing before him, “So it seems there are still some who are unwilling.”
“Lord, it’s not that they mean to do so, it’s just…” Wang Qiongxing hastily spoke, trying to explain to Lin Qian but was stopped by a wave of his hand.
Lin Qian looked at the somewhat tense Wang Qiongxing, soothingly saying, “Why so tense? It’s reasonable for them to be uncomfortable with a stranger suddenly coming to rule over them.”
“Just like you, if not for the refining Potion, perhaps you wouldn’t have made such a decision.” At this, Lin Qian’s face showed a hint of appreciation, “However, you should feel fortunate that you didn’t choose the path of forceful subjugation, otherwise…”
“I would make you regret being born to this world!”
As Lin Qian said this, a chilling killing intent emerged in his eyes, but this fierce intent faded in an instant.
“Go and check on Little Jiang, see for yourself how his injuries have recovered.” Afterwards, Lin Qian stood up and left the room.
After Lin Qian had disappeared, the bodies of the four elders finally relaxed, able to catch their breath.
They had lived many years and had never seen any First Level Soul Martial Artist in the Awakening Realm exert such immense pressure on them, not even the battle-hardened Black Corner Clan and Red Horn Clan compared to Lin Qian.
The final words from Lin Qian, with both killing intent and imperial authority converging, made the four elders so tensed up that they dared not even breath heavily.
By this point, the four elders were completely convinced of Lin Qian’s extraordinary strength…
No, it was terrifying!
“What exactly did our Lord mean by his previous words?” After Lin Qian had left, He Baili, not understanding, stroked his graying buzz cut and curiously asked Xu Wuwei who was beside him.
Glancing at He Baili, Xu Wuwei explained, “The Lord meant for us to warn those who disagree to submit. It’s alright not to submit, but don’t be foolish enough to try and forcefully take things that are meant to assist the Human Clan.”
Fu Deqing suddenly stood up and strode towards the courtyard gate, walking brusquely, hastening to fly away from the suspended courtyard of Lin Qian.
“Why is he leaving in such a hurry?” In the blink of an eye, Fu Deqing was out of sight, and He Baili asked with a frown.