Wei Wushuang's strength had not recovered and could not be of much help to Lin Qian in this matter.
Qin Wushuang, at present, could only balance Lei Heng but couldn't act personally.
Their master, the old Sect Master of Wanxiang Sect, went into seclusion fifteen years ago seeking a breakthrough and had not been heard from since.
Lin Qian refused to bow his head, stubbornly believing he had done nothing wrong, so why apologize?
Wei Wushuang and Qin Wushuang, as senior brothers, could only watch helplessly as Lin Qian went to his death.
Forcing Lin Qian not to go? That wasn't possible either, as violating the life-and-death duel contract would give Lei Heng an excuse to personally intervene.
"Forget it, this kid always manages to create miracles. Maybe, just maybe, he can astonish the world again." Wei Wushuang suddenly said, looking at Lin Qian, who had just walked into his room.
Qin Wushuang nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.
Back when Brother Lin brought Lin Qian to Wanxiang Sect, the test clearly showed no Martial Soul.
Without a Martial Soul, one couldn't communicate with nature's spiritual energy to refine it into soul power for cultivation.
Yet, against all odds, Lin Qian had cultivated to the Shape Origin Realm without a Martial Soul, and his physical body was terrifyingly strong.
Now, others called Lin Qian the "Young Emperor," undefeated in the Shape Origin Realm, but a half-waste with no future.
The life-and-death duel with Lei Qian was nothing but courting death.
"What if this kid... wins?" A sudden thought popped into Qin Wushuang's mind.
Immediately after, Qin Wushuang shook his head, "Impossible, no matter how strong Lin Qian is, he's merely in the Shape Origin Realm and cannot use Elemental Weapon Armament. Lei Qian, on the other hand, is an eight-wheel Nirvana breakthrough, already in the Ninth Layer of the Nirvana Realm!"
After a sigh, Qin Wushuang could only leave helplessly, pondering what other ways he could save his nephew-student.
"Uncle, wait a moment!" Just as Qin Wushuang was about to leave, Lin Qian hurriedly called after him.
Qin Wushuang turned around with a puzzled expression, looking at Lin Qian running out of the room, "What's wrong, is there something you need?"
"Uncle, I have a favor to ask." Lin Qian looked seriously at Qin Wushuang and said, "I need copies of the books from the sect's library."
"Copies?" Qin Wushuang was puzzled by Lin Qian's request, but nonetheless nodded, "No problem, what kind of copies do you need?"
"All of them!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Wushuang nearly fell to the ground in shock, gawking at Lin Qian, "Are you joking with your uncle? The library's collection includes books on cultivation techniques, soul skills, alchemy, artifact refining, arraying, and even strange tales and historical records."
"The library holds a vast and varied collection, numbering over seventy thousand books. Getting so many copies is possible, but what do you need all these copies for?"
Lin Qian's request truly puzzled Qin Wushuang.
If Lin Qian were to read them himself, there were only six days until his life-and-death battle with Lei Qian, life and death were uncertain, where would he find the time to finish them?
If he intended to sell them outside, these copies were sealed by the Wanxiang Sect's Array Masters and couldn't be taken out of the sect's location in the Wanxiang Mountains.
"If I want to defeat Lei Qian, I cannot do without these copies. I ask for your help, Uncle." Lin Qian performed a junior's salute to Qin Wushuang, earnestly requesting.
To this, Qin Wushuang could only nod, agreeing to Lin Qian's request, "I will bring you copies of all the library's books this afternoon."
"Thank you, Uncle." Receiving Qin Wushuang's promise, Lin Qian thanked him with a smile, watching him leave.
At this moment, Wei Wushuang also approached Lin Qian, "Are you really confident in dealing with that Lei Qian?"
"Has this disciple ever disappointed his master?" Lin Qian turned his head, looking at Wei Wushuang, and said with a smile.
Wei Wushuang seriously thought for a moment and shook his head affirmatively, "No, you kid always manage to surprise and turn the impossible into the possible."
"The previous generation of Soul Martial Artists in Coastal State all lay under the shadow of Master War Emperor's name. And now, my title of Young Emperor has gradually become a joke." Lin Qian said resolutely, looking at Wei Wushuang.
"In the not-too-distant future, I too will have the title of Young Emperor to suppress this generation!"
Within Wanxiang Sect, the news of Lin Qian returning to the sect spread quickly.
Among the conversations of many disciples was the topic of Lin Qian's life-and-death duel with Lei Qian.
Lei Qian was a genius Inner Sect disciple, and many Inner Sect disciples believed that the outcome of Lin Qian's duel with him was already determined.
Moreover, those Inner Sect disciples also looked down on Lin Qian.
Lei Qian, the grandson of Supreme Elder Lei Heng, was immensely talented with a limitless future.
As for Lin Qian, he just got lucky joining the War Emperor's tutelage; though invincible in the Shape Origin Realm, he was considered a waste without the prospect of breaking into the Nirvana Realm.
Besides, many of them heard that War Emperor Wei Wushuang was terminally ill and had only a few days to live.
"Hmph, what nonsense Young Emperor, he will probably be beaten to his knees and beg for mercy from Brother Lei, right?"
"He meddles too much. Elder Lei's grandson taking a liking to that female disciple is that female disciple's honor. Why meddle so much, does he think he's some righteous envoy?"
"A bunch of one-wheel and two-wheel Nirvana guys, big talkers. At your level, Brother Lin in the Shape Origin Realm could beat you into submission like dead dogs."
"Heaven sees all that is done under it. That Lei Kun completely brought this upon himself. Junior Brother Lin acted righteously, yet you say he meddles?"
Indeed, among the Inner Sect disciples, there were those who disliked and despised Lin Qian, but there were also those who admired and supported him.
As for the Outer Sect disciples and prospective disciples, they almost all supported Lin Qian unanimously.
Because Lin Qian was in the Shape Origin Realm, he attended classes with the Outer Sect disciples and took good care of his senior and junior sisters and brothers, building strong connections.
Standing up for that prospective female disciple made all the prospective disciples recognize this Young Emperor.
Prospective disciples had low status, similar to ants in the eyes of the Inner Sect disciples.
Lin Qian's disregard for his safety made prospective disciples regard him as a hero.
However, despite their support for Lin Qian, they were also very concerned.
Lin Qian was indeed strong, this was undeniable, but compared to Lei Qian, their realms were worlds apart.
Lei Qian could also use Elemental Weapon Armament, granting him a huge advantage.
A Soul Martial Artist in the Ninth Level of the Nirvana Realm after completing eight wheels of Nirvana, the power of the Elemental Weapon Armament he wielded was something Lin Qian's physical body might not withstand.
"Lei Qian, Ninth Level Perfect in the Nirvana Realm!"
The news of Lei Qian's further enhanced strength spread throughout Wanxiang Sect.
At this moment, everyone from Wanxiang Sect's disciples to the elders and instructors of both the Inner and Outer Sects understood one thing.
"Lin Qian is doomed!"
After receiving this news from his master, Lin Qian calmly returned to his room. Having closed the door tightly, his body flashed with white light and vanished from the room.
Simultaneously, the puppet body developed by Zhuge Ming emitted Lin Qian's aura and lay on the bed.
Lin Qian, who returned to the Huaxia Empire, directly appeared in the Heavenly Art Department's great hall.
In the grand hall of the Heavenly Art Department, tens of thousands of scholars held transparent windows condensed from soul power, filled with information.
All this information came from the copies Qin Wushuang gave him.
"Your Majesty, with these data references, the Heavenly Art Department will swiftly master artifact refining techniques to craft the most fitting Elemental Artifact Heart and Components for Your Majesty." Zhuge Ming bowed in reporting to the suddenly appearing Lin Qian.
"Simultaneously, it will also develop soul skills suitable for Your Majesty's current realm, and the Emperor's Decision will be updated."
"Based on the transcribed books on alchemy and herbs, potion research will also see great progress."
Lin Qian nodded in satisfaction, looking at Zhuge Ming, "Prioritize the development of the Elemental Artifact Heart and Components, I am eager to see what two Martial Souls can achieve with Elemental Weapon Armament…"
"Can they possibly slice that Lei Qian into potato chips?"