Lin Qian's words made Liu Shimin nod to himself in agreement.
Being competitive is really nothing; improving one's realm and strength is the true path.
Whether it was himself or others from the Overlord Alliance like Sheng Da, the original intent of entering the Sea Spiral Holy Institute was to contend with their own siblings and others.
Of course, it was to vie for titles and the issue of succession within their power.
However, after spending much time by Lin Qian's side, they were no longer willing to vie for these matters, such as the succession issue.
Actually, within these two years, they experienced things that were eye-opening, far beyond their imagination.
Take Liu Shimin for example, only after following Lin Qian did he understand the meaning of "there's always a higher mountain, and a stronger person."
He was already skilled in the way of Arrays, almost obsessed with it, being the strongest Array Master in the Overlord Alliance in the past.
Later, when he learned that the city's formation was modified by Ye Xin, he was astounded, following behind calling her "Madam" and begged her to teach him.
Liu Shimin even went to Lin Qian, hoping that Ye Xin could teach him about Arrays.
By this time, Liu Shimin was already influenced by Lin Qian's imperial aura and demeanor, speaking with an almost respectful tone, to which Lin Qian advised, "Go learn from my Prime Minister, he's much better than my wife."
Upon hearing this, Liu Shimin was overjoyed; after all, who was Zhuge Ming, this terrifying Spirit Gathering Array was set up by him.
Originally, Liu Shimin didn't say about learning under Zhuge Ming because he was concerned Lin Qian wouldn't approve, and the mysterious Prime Minister wouldn't agree.
Now that he received Lin Qian's approval, Liu Shimin was very pleased and naturally, he often went to Zhuge Ming for lessons.
In fact, it wasn't just Liu Shimin who came to learn from Zhuge Ming, any Array Master from the Huaxia Alliance would often come to audit.
For these people who had slowly started pledging allegiance to his majesty, it was no big deal for them to listen in, in Zhuge Ming's eyes they were his own people, he was training talents for the Huaxia Empire.
After learning, Liu Shimin increasingly felt that Zhuge Ming was unfathomable, even contemplating to see just how formidable this Prime Minister was, constantly bringing broken formations to consult with him.
Liu Shimin obsessed with Arrays, also had an interest in collecting broken formations, the more broken the formation, the better.
Even if these broken formations were fully repaired, they still were useless, but in Liu Shimin's eyes, they were precious wealth, being able to study and repair them was hugely beneficial to improving his understanding of Arrays.
However, some of these broken formations were so severely damaged that Liu Shimin couldn't understand them at all, he even got a formation that was said to be from the legendary Upper Realm.
Of course, many also thought that this so-called formation from the Upper Realm was just a joke, even if it really was, no one in the Lower Realm could repair it, right?
What Liu Shimin didn't expect was, Zhuge Ming took a look at the formation he brought, and effortlessly repaired it, as if he had known the formation all along, leaving Liu Shimin speechless.
Even this formation from the Upper Realm was repaired with ease by Zhuge Ming.
And Zhuge Ming's words to him afterward stunned Liu Shimin for three days and nights: "This formation is not something of this mortal Lower Realm. Even if you research it, it's useless. Learn some basics from me first. You've been aiming too high without solid groundwork."
Zhuge Ming's words made Liu Shimin realize that the formation he got was indeed from the Upper Realm, and Zhuge Ming had really repaired it.
By this time, Liu Shimin couldn't dare to imagine how profound was the Prime Minister's understanding of Arrays under Lin Qian.
If the Prime Minister was so unfathomable, what depth did Lin Qian, with the aura of Human Ancestor, hold?
At this moment, Liu Shimin was wholeheartedly convinced that the position of Great Emperor of the Huaqiong Empire was not so important. Being by Lin Qian's side was true wealth.
Especially after fully pledging allegiance to Lin Qian, deciding to follow him, Zhuge Ming gifted him an array. Upon reviewing it, he was sure this Cultivation Technique was tailored for him, incredibly miraculous.
Apart from Liu Shimin, others from the former Overlord Alliance were also shocked by Lin Qian's wonders, influenced internally, and fully succumbed to his imperial aura and talent.
Sheng Da's first shocking experience was after sparring with Kuang Zhan, he actually lost.
Though during that spar, both used all their strength and trump cards, and Kuang Zhan only won by a narrow margin, but he was indeed the winner.
Sheng Da couldn't accept it at first.
Originally in the Overlord Alliance, Kuang Zhan was ranked tenth, being at the bottom, while Sheng Da was the undisputed overlord, who could stand against him?
But now this Kuang Zhan, who was once at the bottom, was able to defeat him, how could Sheng Da accept that?
Moreover, it was later found out that Kuang Zhan only managed to defeat him because Lin Qian had completed his bloodline, causing his combat strength to soar.
Not long after, in a second spar, Kuang Zhan's combat power skyrocketed again, even though Sheng Da exerted all his strength and fought till death, he still lost to Kuang Zhan.
By this time, Sheng Da not only lost by a tiny margin but was utterly defeated by Kuang Zhan; even with the Saint Rune Fusion, he was no match for him.
In terms of power, speed, and endurance, Sheng Da realized he was no longer in the same league as Kuang Zhan; his opponent was far superior.
All of this was thanks to Lin Qian.
Sheng Da's competitiveness overcame his pride, and he personally approached Lin Qian, hoping he could help him enhance his strength to defeat Kuang Zhan.
Lin Qian was naturally not going to refuse Sheng Da's proactive request, knowing that once he helped Sheng Da, his heart would fully turn to him.
After all, this was a request, not a demand.
In this situation, Lin Qian was more than happy to lend a hand, and besides, once Sheng Da became powerful, he could also motivate others, making the conquest of the whole Huaxia Alliance faster.
Thus began Lin Qian's complete control over the Huaxia Alliance!