The Peerless Emperor (TPE)

Leaving the Wanxiang Sect!

Emperor of the Huaxia Empire?

Lin Qian's declaration left the entire area in stunned silence. Everyone stared at him in shock.

For those who had anticipated this decision, like Ye Xin, Lei Qian, Wei Wushuang, and Wei Qingqing, there was no surprise. They understood that Lin Qian's immense power and resources made it impossible for a small sect like Wanxiang to contain him.

After all, Lin Qian had only joined the sect because of Wei Wushuang.

"You have some nerve! Do you think you can just leave the Wanxiang Sect whenever you please? What do you think the sect is, a place you can abandon at will?" The first to react was Peng Jiangtian, who pointed at Lin Qian and scolded him.

"If you want to leave the sect, you can, but you must leave the warships behind and hand over all the resources you secretly traded with the Sea Tribe! Otherwise, the Wanxiang Sect will issue a kill order, and you won't escape!"

After Peng Jiangtian's words, Lin Qian couldn't help but laugh, finding the situation absurd. "You're dreaming. Betraying the sect? The Wanxiang Sect's survival is because of me, and your current shelter is provided by me. I owe nothing to the sect, and I can leave whenever I want. Who do you think you are?"

"That's nonsense! As a disciple of the Wanxiang Sect, everything you have belongs to the sect!" Peng Jiangtian started again, but Lin Qian stepped forward, grabbing him by the collar and staring him down.

"Listen carefully, old man. These warships are mine, and my dealings with the Sea Tribe are the Huaxia Empire's business, not the Wanxiang Sect's. My master is the War Emperor Wei Wushuang, my uncle is Sect Master Qin Wushuang, and my senior brother is the former sect master's grandson. You think the Wanxiang Sect will issue a kill order? Don't be ridiculous. Who do you think you are?"

With that, Lin Qian pushed Peng Jiangtian back forcefully. Without using any soul power, Peng Jiangtian couldn't resist the strength and stumbled, falling onto the deck.

"You and all those who follow you—get off my warship. I'll give you half an hour to pack up. If you're still on board after that, I'll kill you without hesitation."

Lin Qian turned to leave, ignoring Peng Jiangtian's livid expression.

"Hahaha, really?" Peng Jiangtian got up from the ground, laughing. "I'm a Supreme Elder of the Sheng Tian Sect! If you kill me, you'll force the Wanxiang Sect to stand against you. How will your master and uncle see you then?"

"Besides, I've already contacted the Sheng Tian Sect. Even though you've moved the warship, if you don't obey me, I'll reveal your location again!"

Before he could finish his sentence, Lin Qian's figure blurred, and a black broad sword with crimson-gold lightning patterns appeared in his hand, its tip piercing Peng Jiangtian's chest.

Blood splattered as Peng Jiangtian looked down at the sword that had pierced his heart, disbelief written all over his face. He couldn't comprehend how Lin Qian had moved so fast, or how he had dared to actually kill him.

"Even if you inform the Sheng Tian Sect, I don't care. They'll only be marching to their deaths. But you... you jeopardized the lives of everyone on this warship for your own selfish gain. Did you even consider that if I weren't strong enough, the Sheng Tian Sect would come, and many Wanxiang Sect disciples would die in the ensuing battle?"

"You're just a self-serving old fool. Since you wanted to die, I'll grant your wish." Lin Qian pulled out his sword, deactivated his weapon form, and turned to leave, his voice drifting back as he walked away.

"Anyone who supported him—get off my ship!"

After Lin Qian left, everyone stood in stunned silence, including Qin Wushuang.

"Senior Brother, this..." Qin Wushuang turned to Wei Wushuang, at a loss for words.

"What are you looking at me for? Isn't this a good outcome?" Wei Wushuang chuckled. "Parasites and scum like him—what use do they have in the Wanxiang Sect? Killing him is a favor."

"Indeed!" Wei Qingqing agreed with a nod. "I was worried this kid might be too soft-hearted, but it turns out he has a spine. He'll be able to protect Xin'er just fine."

Wei Wushuang looked at Lin Qian's retreating figure and nodded slightly. "Sometimes, the harshest lessons come from the darkest places. The prison island was where he truly grew up."

After leaving, Lin Qian headed straight for the command center, with Ye Xin following close behind.

"Xiao Qian, are you okay?" Ye Xin asked gently as she caught up with him.

Lin Qian shook his head, indicating he was fine. "Dealing with scum like that is a good thing."

"Besides, I was already thinking about how to announce my departure from the Wanxiang Sect. This gave me the perfect opportunity." Lin Qian shrugged as he stood in the center of the command room, gazing at the tactical screens.

Ye Xin had been worried that Lin Qian, with his kind heart, might be troubled by the situation. After all, he'd done so much for the Wanxiang Sect, only to be treated this way by some of its members.

But seeing Lin Qian so composed, with no sign of regret, she realized his resolve was far stronger than she had imagined. She let out a sigh of relief and turned her attention to the tactical map.

Thanks to her studies under Zhuge Ming, Ye Xin had mastered the use of the tactical screens, particularly the simulated battle maps that had once left her in awe.

"Is that the Sheng Tian Sect's team? It seems Peng Jiangtian really did notify them—they've sent people already." Ye Xin frowned as she observed the red dots on the map, marking the enemy's location.

Upon receiving news that Peng Jiangtian had contacted the Sheng Tian Sect, the command center had immediately moved the warship to a new location. They were now far from their original position.

"Your Majesty, according to the scouts, only two individuals from the Sheng Tian Sect have been sent, both at the Void Piercing level. They seem to be scouts and are already returning to Linhai Prefecture," a watchman reported to Lin Qian.

Lin Qian nodded and issued his command, "Let them go for now. When the Sheng Tian Sect's greed drives them to the brink of destruction, that will be the time for the Huaxia Empire to march on Linhai Prefecture!"