The Peerless Emperor-Chapter 1288 - 1289: An Unexpected Surprise

In the past, in Lin Qian's eyes, any arrays or things, Zhuge Ming could see through them at a glance, effortlessly and leisurely.

But now, facing the array on the shadow robe.

Zhuge Ming, Yuanshi Tianzun, Tongtian Sect Master, and Shen Gongbao, the four strongest of the Huaxia Empire's awakened peak battle power, all made a move, yet couldn't crack it?

It can be seen just how formidable the array on the shadow robe is, beyond Lin Qian's imagination.

"Is it difficult?" After a moment of silence, Lin Qian asked aloud.

Zhuge Ming frowned and nodded in response: "To be honest, Your Majesty, it is indeed very difficult. Over the years, although the progress is promising, breaking through it requires at least a year."

"Moreover, it is merely cracking, finding the solution."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qian felt somewhat comforted.

Having a method to crack it a year later is already enough for now.

With a way to solve it, the hidden Netherworld Clan members in the void will no longer be a secret and will be thoroughly exposed before them.

By then, handling it will not leave them in a passive situation.

Facing the enemy, what Lin Qian dislikes the most is letting the opponent grasp the situation, putting the initiative in others' hands.

Lin Qian was already satisfied with the result and nodded to Zhuge Ming: "You've worked hard. Having a breakthrough in a year is already a big help."

Subsequently, Lin Qian explained some of the current situations slightly.

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Ming and the Yuanshi Tianzun, Tongtian Sect Master, and Shen Gongbao behind him all had a change in their expressions.

Unexpectedly, such a situation existed now.

If that's the case, it means the process of cracking must accelerate. After Lin Qian's image window disappeared, Zhuge Ming turned around, looking at the shadow robe floating in mid-air, pondering silently.

After concluding the communication over there, Lin Qian believed that Zhuge Ming might bring good news within a year, not needing a full year.

Meanwhile, he also knew that Zhuge Ming was extremely demanding in this area.

Cracking the array wasn't his goal; from his perspective, cracking the array was just the first step.

Only after thoroughly understanding and dissecting the array, turning it into their own, learning its essence, and integrating it into the Huaxia Empire's system, could it be considered complete. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

It's been seven years since obtaining the shadow robe, and there's still close to a year until the first step of a successful crack.

Lin Qian could even see that when Zhuge Ming spoke earlier, there was a glimpse of unwillingness and determination in his eyes.

Discovering this point, he was quite pleased because he knew that only this way could people of the Huaxia Empire grow at the fastest speed, breaking through their own existing limits.

Previously, everything was too smooth sailing, posing no challenges at all for the folks on Xuanhuan Star.

But now, a challenge appeared. To Lin Qian, Zhuge Ming and others were probably adrenaline-pumped, quite excited in the process of cracking the shadow robe.

However, after experiencing this, Lin Qian understood a bit more: the Netherworld Clan should not be underestimated, for their skills are remarkable.

At least in terms of skills, theirs is no less than the Huaxia Empire on Xuanhuan Star.

After all, these are skills coming from another civilization, and this civilization is extremely powerful, not at all comparable to the now stagnant Nine Heavens.

Knowing the opponent is not weak, even very strong, is Lin Qian's realization.

In the ancient and prehistoric days, powerful beings paid with their lives, led to the current isolation and sealing, now providing the Huaxia Empire a respite to grow its overall strength.

Lin Qian doesn't want to miss such an opportunity; now it's crucial to seize the time continually elevating the Empire's strength, uniting all available power.

Besides, Lin Qian's heart was also stirred with excitement because he knew that soon he'd face a formidable opponent comparable to the Huaxia Empire.

In the Nine Heavens, Huaxia Empire's position is high, unsurpassed and invincible.

Being in such a position naturally craves a worthy opponent for pushing oneself to an all-out battle, gaining satisfaction from a fair fight.

Such an opponent, moreover, is almost a destined rivalry, stirring up quite an excitement.

As Lin Qian mused in his heart, the previously moving void scene around him also gradually slowed down and halted.

Lin Qian withdrew his thoughts and knew he was about to see what exactly appeared ahead.

As the speed slowed further, Lin Qian could now even see the lineup of an overlord-level force fleet appearing ahead.

From afar, the Void Cloud Boat fleet shimmered with the glow of the array, like a galactic river quietly standing in the dark void.

Seemingly motionless, that's because the distance was still relatively far.

Upon discovering the first overlord-level force on the outer edge, ten scout warships stopped, surrounding this team for observation.

The rest of the scout warships continued flying forward, to search for the other six overlord-level forces.

As for the ten scout warships left behind, they dispersed, moved to various positions, hovered in place, facilitating observation of enemy movements from all angles.

With one of the scout warships fully settled, Lin Qian pulled with both hands, zooming the image until clear, seeing the scout fleet before the overlord-level force confronting another team.

Their Void Cloud Boats were shrouded in a hazy array, as dazzling as a glazed cover.

But seeing the barrier, Lin Qian's expression tightened because under the national war mode, the screen analyzed that this barrier's skills originated from the same source as those once used by the Four-Eyed Spirit Clan.

Upon zooming the image again, Lin Qian could clearly see who stood on those Cloud Boats.

Yet, once he looked closely, his expression changed, quite surprised.

"What is going on here?" Lin Qian frowned, tightly staring at the Cloud Boats, feeling that the situation was somewhat bizarre, beyond imagination.

Other scout warships gradually approached other overlord-level forces; a month later, they were all in position.

Moreover, after Lin Qian changed the screen, he found that the enemy Cloud Boats encountered by the scout fleets ahead were identical to the previously observed scenario, quite surprising.