Chapter 684: Chapter 685: Everyone is Shocked

Seeing the astonished look on Tong Zixuan’s face, Lin Qian gently nodded, “Indeed, I am the Emperor of the Huaxia Empire, the one you refer to as the Human Emperor Martial Emperor.”

“Therefore, in private, we may simply address each other as mentor and disciple, but from now on, you must assist me in managing the Empire. Thus, in public and during the National Assembly, you must address me as ‘Your Majesty.’ Do you understand?”

Lin Qian’s admission of his identity left Tong Zixuan dumbfounded for a while, scarcely able to believe that it was all real.

The reputation of the Human Emperor Martial Emperor had long been renowned to him; he had even dealt with the Sea Clan living within the Huaxia Empire, and hearing from them about life in the Huaxia Empire filled him with yearning.

To Tong Zixuan, the Huaxia Empire seemed like the perfect place he had dreamed of living in.

He very much wanted to join the Huaxia Empire, but he was leading a large group of people, and he feared that joining the Empire suddenly might not be welcomed.

Therefore, Tong Zixuan thought of developing Ren Island, making the island vibrant and colorful before merging it into the Huaxia Empire.

Because of his longing for the life in the Huaxia Empire, Tong Zixuan also emulated the empire by being benevolent and extremely gentle with the common folk.

According to Tong Zixuan’s thoughts, once the Huaxia Empire learned of this, it would greatly increase their chances of Ren Island joining the Huaxia Empire.

However, he had never imagined that the Human Emperor Martial Emperor of the Huaxia Empire, the figure he admired, would turn out to be the teacher he revered deeply.

Respecting and admiring the same person gave Tong Zixuan a surge of excitement, feeling incredibly fortunate.

Such a wonderful occurrence had come his way.

Not just Tong Zixuan, the other Soul Martial Artists of Ren Island standing beside him also changed their gaze towards Lin Qian, filled with a mix of awe and anxiety.

They had not expected that their island master’s respected teacher would be such a significant figure, no wonder his prowess was so formidable.

“Let’s start with healing your injuries,” Lin Qian said with concern as he looked at the injuries on Tong Zixuan’s body.

Hearing his master care about him warmed Tong Zixuan’s heart, and he nodded in agreement.

Afterward, Tong Zixuan entered the secret chamber he usually used for cultivation and began to heal his injuries. With Lin Qian’s healing potion, recovering from his injuries was not difficult.

At this time, Lin Qian, with nothing else pressing, remained on Ren Island and used his Soul Power next to him, aiding in treating his injuries.

The results were remarkable!

When Tong Zixuan’s injuries were fully healed, he then led Lin Qian on a tour around Ren Island.

At that moment, Lin Qian also noticed that the atmosphere of Ren Island was somewhat similar to that of the Huaxia Empire. Tong Zixuan took great care of the common people, focusing on their daily lives.

Later, Lin Qian learned about Tong Zixuan’s intentions to join the Huaxia Empire, which he found both funny and ironic.

Originally, when he received reports from Night Cat and God-like, there was a message stating that Tong Zixuan had a secret plan, very well-guarded, and impossible to probe.

At that time, Lin Qian knew already that the capabilities of his future disciple exceeded his imagination and he was also curious about what the plan might be.

I had never expected it to be this.

“If I had known earlier it was this plan, you might have already become my disciple,” Lin Qian said as he walked through the dense forests of Ren Island, leading the way.

On the other side, Tong Zixuan followed respectfully, only now realizing that his master had not abandoned him but had secretly arranged for someone to protect his safety.

It was only now that Tong Zixuan recalled several dangerous situations that had miraculously resolved themselves, wondering what had really caused them.

However, Tong Zixuan’s face showed a look of guilt, “Master, if only my strength had been greater, those two generals wouldn’t have had to self-destruct to protect Ren Island.”

“No need to blame yourself, do you really think they self-destructed? They are still alive and well,” Lin Qian said as he noticed Tong Zixuan’s despondent look, nodded silently, and smiled teasingly. With a sudden wave of his hand, two figures appeared in front of him.

Seeing the two people who suddenly appeared before him, Tong Zixuan was startled. He clearly remembered that they were the ones who had self-destructed, yet now they mysteriously appeared before him, leaving him somewhat unable to react to the situation.

Watching the bewildered expression on Tong Zixuan’s face, Lin Qian found it very amusing but did not explain.

He had no intention of explaining that the generals, scholars, or War Beast Generals of the Huaxia Empire, once dead, could be resurrected at an altar on Xuanhuan Star.

The cost was just some Soul Crystals and materials.

This bizarre and magical ability was something Lin Qian couldn’t quite fathom, but he didn’t bother to dwell on it; as long as it was useful, that was all that mattered.

It wasn’t until he returned to his room that evening that Tong Zixuan still felt confused, frowning and unable to enter into a state of cultivation, “It’s so strange, I clearly saw them self-destruct with my own eyes.”

Thinking about it all night and still unable to understand, Tong Zixuan simply decided not to think too much about it. After all, it wasn’t a bad thing that the two were still alive.

In the following days, the entire Ren Island was immersed in immense joy, with almost everyone living there ecstatic.

Because they had learned that their Island Master’s mentor was none other than the Renhuang Martial Emperor of the Huaxia Empire and that they would soon head to the Huaxia Empire to become part of it.

However, Lin Qian had his own considerations, “In fact, after carefully observing Ren Island, I’ve realized that everyone’s life here is already quite stable; there really is no need to relocate to the Eastern Continent.”

Inside the main hall of the village, Lin Qian sat naturally in the seat of honor, with Tong Zixuan and the strongest and most powerful Soul Martial Artists of Ren Island seated in the hall.

Lin Qian’s words also made Tong Zixuan nod slightly. Everyone had been living on Ren Island for over two years, and their houses were built; if they all moved to the Eastern Continent, all the sweat they had shed together would have been in vain.

Moreover, Tong Zixuan’s original plan had been to manage Ren Island for thirty to forty years before considering joining the Huaxia Empire.

But, things had developed beyond his expectations.

“Master, what are your plans?” Tong Zixuan, having descended to the mortal world and hearing Lin Qian’s words, stepped forward and bowed to ask.

“Tong Zixuan!” At this moment, Lin Qian looked at him seriously, “I will appoint you as the Governor of Star Sea State and send the Imperial Army and the War Beast Army to assist you in conquering the entire Chaotic Star Sea!”

At this declaration, the entire assembly was shocked.