Lin Qian couldn't help but be amazed at the unique rules of the Sea Spiral Holy Institute's trial.
These rules greatly piqued Lin Qian's interest. If followers were allowed, it would entail skirmishes among multiple people, similar to small-scale wars.
Moreover, the process of the trial would be more complicated and unpredictable.
One must remember that there were already so many participants in the Sea Spiral Holy Institute's trial, and with followers added, the number was not small.
Under such circumstances, upon engaging in combat, it would turn into a large-scale melee.
Even for the powerful, if they did not manage their positions well, they could easily be overwhelmed like waves in the tumult of battle.
Thinking this, Lin Qian looked at the Array barrier curtain above, carefully observing each rule and falling deep into thought.
He was also considering whom he should bring once he joined the trial.
With each person allowed three thousand followers, himself, Ye Xin, and his father-in-law Ye Nanxin could bring in a total of nine thousand people.
His father-in-law naturally did not have any followers, so it would suffice to allocate some over when the time came. Coordination was not a concern, as all followers would obey his commands.
His wife, Ye Xin, could only use units from the Huaxia Empire and would rely on him.
With about a month left until the trial, Lin Qian pondered for a moment and then asked Zhuge Ming, "Prime Minister, can you make a puppet body within a month?"
The words of his majesty suddenly rang out, making Zhuge Ming quickly look up and rise respectfully, answering, "Your Majesty, within a month's time, we can only make one puppet body."
"After all, the materials obtained this time are much better than before, and the process is also much more complex. That's why it will take so long; I'm afraid I've disappointed Your Majesty."
After Zhuge Ming finished speaking, Lin Qian's tone was not one of disappointment. "Prime Minister, do not blame yourself. Just do your best; besides, one puppet body is enough."
"Your Majesty, is there another matter requiring me and others to take action? This time, should Sun Wukong be deployed?" Lin Qian's lack of blame allowed Zhuge Ming to relax, now curious instead.
After Zhuge Ming spoke, Lin Qian quickly shook his head, "Not so. In this situation, having Sun Wukong take action is not so beneficial. I already have a candidate in mind, don't worry. Prime Minister, in a month, I want to see a fully functional puppet body."
Following that, Lin Qian also sent a message to another person: "Quickly allocate nine thousand people, train your troops to come out, their realm cannot exceed the Third Level of Qi Refining Realm, understood?"
"Your servant obeys the command!" On Xuanhuan Star, the valiant man received Lin Qian's order, promptly nodded in agreement, and assured, "I will definitely not disappoint Your Majesty."
Once he received an affirmative response, Lin Qian felt relieved and stopped worrying.
After seeing the trial square, Lin Qian then turned to leave with Ye Xin, letting Lan Yi lead them back to the residence.
When they returned to the residence, Ye Nanxin and Lan Fenger had also just returned from their outing.
As expected, Lan Fenger was reprimanded by her father, Lan Yi: "Even being a mother, how could you be so irresponsible, running off on your own first?"
"Dad, Xinxin is not little anymore. Plus, Little Qian is looking after her, and didn't you come to send us off anyway?" Facing this, Lan Fenger appeared embarrassed and quickly defended herself.
Seeing his daughter's unyielding attitude, Lan Yi was helpless and shook his head, after a long sigh, turned and walked away with his hands behind his back: "This young lady, I just can't handle you."
Waving at her father's retreating figure, Lan Fenger then turned around, "Did you guys see the rules of the trial? What do you think, did you bring any subordinates from the Huaxia Empire?"
"Mom, we didn't go back, Little Qian has always had the Grotto Heaven Soul Device, and there have always been subordinates from the Huaxia Empire staying there," Ye Xin quickly spoke up and then looked at Lin Qian beside her, "Husband, right?"
To this, Lin Qian nodded, "Exactly so."
Lan Fenger's face lit up with joy, and then she felt somewhat embarrassed as she looked at Lin Qian, wanting to say something but hesitating.
Seeing this, Lin Qian naturally knew what his mother-in-law was thinking about, and he couldn't help but laugh, "Mother-in-law, don't worry, your son-in-law will take care of father-in-law's followers. However, once the trial begins, father-in-law must keep up closely. The three of us together will have nine thousand followers. With such a number, our combat power won't be weak."
Lin Qian was confident he could solve the issues with Ye Nanxin's followers, which greatly relieved Lan Fenger, "Thank goodness. That would be best."
"It's hard on you, Qianer," on the other side, Ye Nanxin also looked at Lin Qian with remorse, "You have always had to come to me."
"One family, no need for two sets of talk," Lin Qian waved his hand, looking towards the distant trial ground, "By that time, we will just wait for the trial to start."
Time flew by, and a month went by in a blink.
Within the residence, Lin Qian and others had returned from the outside; they had just come back from the trial ground. Lin Qian had already clearly seen the rules of the barriers and curtains on the square.
The venue for the trial was on the same planet they were on, just located on another continent.
Now, all those who were participating in the trial needed to go back to their residences, get their followers in order, and then head directly to the trial location.
The Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan's mansion in the trial city was not small, capable enough to accommodate more than a hundred thousand people with ease.
In the Sea Spiral Holy Institute's trial city, every inch of land was incredibly precious; owning such a vast mansion was a skill in itself.
Among the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan, the other nine had already prepared. Around them were numerous clan members of the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix, all in the Qi Refinement Realm, with varying levels of rank. There were also some individuals from other races whom they had subdued during their travels.
Meanwhile, in the mansion's square, others had already gathered, merely waiting for Lin Qian and his group to arrive.
After all, they were people from the same clan and naturally had to help each other and move together.
Suddenly, there was a movement at the entrance of the courtyard; Lin Qian walked over directly and arrived at the front of the central courtyard square of the mansion, with Ye Xin and Ye Nanxin following beside him.
Lan Yi and Lan Fenger stood aside, curious to see Lin Qian, eager to know what the followers from the Huaxia Empire looked like.
Intrigued, Lan Yi particularly wanted to see what the followers under Lin Qian's command were like.
Suddenly, Lin Qian raised his hand, pretending as if he was really wielding a Grotto Heaven Soul Device.
The sound of hooves clattered, and a majestic general riding a red warhorse abruptly burst forth from mid-air, landing in front of Lin Qian.
Following him, a troop of heavy cavalry clad in red armor, and riding dark red warhorses, also appeared out of nowhere.
Clatter, clatter, clatter!
The sound of hooves tapped on the ground, and before long, it quieted down. The cavalry dismounted, their armor clanking with the sound of metal.
The valiant leader knelt down on one knee in front of Lin Qian, bowing his head in salute, "Lv Bu leading the Red Rabbit Army, greets Your Majesty!"
Nine thousand Red Rabbit soldiers also fiercely knelt down, their metal knee guards clashing against the ground as they called out in unison,
"Blood of Yan and Huang, soul of Huaxia!"
"His Majesty is benevolent and martial, unrivalled in this world!"