The Peerless Emperor (TPE)

"Your Majesty, what exactly are 'potato chips'?" Zhuge Ming asked, searching his mind for the term but finding no answer, prompting him to inquire further from Lin Qian.

"They're a snack made from potatoes. Let me explain, and maybe we can figure out how to create them here," Lin Qian replied, suddenly struck by the thought as he spoke.

In his previous life, the game "Fantasy Empire" offered a high degree of freedom in certain areas. For example, players could input real-world data into the game.

Lin Qian had once inputted data on real-world fruits, vegetables, and herbs into the game, allowing them to be cultivated. When items created from real-world data interacted with in-game items, unexpected outcomes could occur.

For instance, a player once combined cola with an energy potion, resulting in a potion with effects enhanced by thirty percent.

Leaving the Huaxia Empire, Lin Qian returned to his room in the residence he shared with his master.

As he reappeared, the puppet that had been standing in for him reverted back to the Huaxia Empire.

Back in his room, Lin Qian sat cross-legged on his bed, drank an experience potion, and resumed his cultivation.

The vast spiritual energy controlled by Tianhen (Heaven's Mark) surged forth, enhancing the effects of the experience potion.

With only five days left until his life-and-death duel with Lei Qian, the time left for Lin Qian to prepare was running out. He had to seize every moment, every bit of time.

After all, Lei Qian was the strongest opponent Lin Qian had ever faced, and he couldn't afford to be careless.

But Lin Qian was confident. In just five days, he would undergo a tremendous transformation.

Lei Qian would be nothing to worry about.

Within Wanxiang Sect, the training and education of disciples had been completely overhauled according to Lin Qian's suggestions, now following an Earth-like classroom system.

During the breaks between classes, the most talked-about topic among the Wanxiang Sect disciples was the upcoming life-and-death duel involving Lin Qian.

In the teaching area for outer disciples, Bai Ren had just stepped out of his classroom when he heard someone call out to him.

"Ye Lin, Ye Long, Ye Feng, what are you doing here?" Bai Ren asked in surprise when he saw the three of them running over.

"Brother Bai, is Lin Qian's opponent really that strong?" Ye Lin asked anxiously as she reached Bai Ren.

Bai Ren hesitated for a moment before nodding lightly at Ye Lin. "Indeed, Lei Qian is one of the top talents in the inner sect. He's also quite renowned among the young disciples across the entire Linhai Prefecture."

"But isn't Brother Lin the Young Emperor? Does that mean even he doesn't stand a chance?" Ye Long asked, his expression filled with concern.

Ye Feng, standing beside them, shook her head in frustration. "How could it come to this?"

During their journey to Wanxiang Sect, over the course of nearly half a month, Lin Qian's personal charm and strength had completely won over the young boys and girls from Bashan City, including the previously proud and arrogant siblings Ye Long and Ye Feng.

After entering Wanxiang Sect, they quickly realized that Lin Qian had an incredible reputation and popularity among the outer disciples and registered disciples, which only deepened their admiration for him.

However, they soon learned about the upcoming life-and-death duel between Lin Qian and Lei Qian and the reasons behind it.

While they admired Lin Qian's actions, they couldn't help but worry that the outcome might be as everyone predicted—Lin Qian might end up losing his life in the duel.

"On the surface, it does seem like Senior Brother Lin is facing a life-and-death situation against Lei Qian," Bai Ren said, his eyes suddenly flashing with determination, "but I believe that Senior Brother Lin will win."

"I remember when Senior Brother Lin led us on a mission and we found ourselves in a similar desperate situation. We encountered a soul beast at the Nirvana Realm."

"Just when we thought we were doomed, Senior Brother Lin, despite being only at the Soul Shaping Stage, used nothing but his bare hands to beat that Nirvana Realm soul beast to death!"

Ye Lin, Ye Long, and Ye Feng were all taken aback, their mouths agape with surprise. They hadn't expected that Bai Ren had shared such an experience with Lin Qian.

Soul beasts had a natural advantage in physical strength, making them much stronger than soul warriors. Yet, Lin Qian had managed to kill a Nirvana Realm soul beast with his physical strength alone while still at the Soul Shaping Stage.

"No wonder you admire Brother Lin so much, Brother Bai," Ye Long remarked, finally understanding why Bashan City's golden child held Lin Qian in such high regard.

"Indeed. He saved my life, after all. That's why I have complete faith in him. Senior Brother Lin will definitely defeat Lei Qian," Bai Ren declared, his voice filled with unwavering conviction.

"Really? But as far as I know, the so-called Young Emperor is nothing but a coward, hiding in his room and too scared to show his face." Just then, a mocking voice interrupted them.

Bai Ren and the others turned toward the voice to see a boy with a sharp face and a mocking sneer, followed by a few others.

When Bai Ren saw who it was, he sneered. "So it's you, Yuan Hou, and your lackeys—nothing but Lei Kun's lapdogs."

"Humph, and aren't you Lin Qian's lackey, pretending to be so righteous?" Yuan Hou scoffed, glaring at Bai Ren.

"Senior Brother Lin treats us like his junior brothers, helping us through difficulties and treating us like family. But Lei Kun? He only orders you around. Has he ever looked at you with anything other than disdain? To him, you're nothing but a bunch of obedient dogs."

"Bai Ren!" Yuan Hou shouted, jabbing a finger at Bai Ren's face. "You're arrogant now, but when Lin Qian dies, will you still dare to act like this?"

"Senior Brother Lin will not die!"

"A waste who can't break through to the Nirvana Realm and can't perform Yuan-Weapon Armament. He's nothing but brute strength. When Senior Brother Lei Qian crushes him to dust, you'll realize that pseudo-talents like Lin Qian, who rely on shortcuts, are nothing compared to true geniuses!"

After his tirade, Yuan Hou stormed off with his followers in tow.

"A pseudo-talent?" Ye Lin glared after Yuan Hou, fuming. "That damned monkey! How dare he say that?"

"Senior Brother Lin's soul power is deep, and his physical strength is terrifying. Some of the weaker inner disciples at the Nirvana Realm claim that he relies on pills and external forces to achieve his strength," Bai Ren explained, shaking his head. "But I know better. Senior Brother doesn't waste a single moment. Whenever he has free time, he's always cultivating."

"His strength comes not just from talent, but from relentless effort. I have faith that Senior Brother Lin will create another miracle."

Ye Long, standing silently by, furrowed his brows in deep thought.

"Brother, what are you thinking?" Ye Feng asked, noticing her brother's contemplative expression.

Ye Long shook his head, recalling the night when they were traveling to Wanxiang Sect, when he had stayed up late to keep watch with Lin Qian.

At the time, Ye Long had asked Lin Qian for guidance and suggested a brief sparring match.

He vividly remembered that when Lin Qian first unleashed his soul power, it had two distinct colors.

One half was a purple-gold hue, crackling with thunder.

The other half was white and blue, exuding a bone-chilling cold.

This phenomenon had lasted only for a brief moment, vanishing as Lin Qian suppressed his power.

"They all say Brother Lin is doomed, but I doubt it," Ye Long thought to himself, recalling that fleeting but striking image. "Brother Lin is far more complex than he appears."