Roar! Roar! Roar!
As Lin Qian's voice rang out, massive golden dragons soared into the sky around the Valley of Myriad Herbs and Trees. The air was filled with a thunderous howl as a bright yellow barrier formed, enveloping the entire valley and sealing it within the heavens and earth.
With the Huaxia World Formation activated, any being of the Huaxia Empire would see their combat power dramatically increased, far beyond what it normally would be!
Standing behind Lin Qian, Emperor Lin and Yun Yunyan watched in awe at the sight unfolding before them.
In front of Lin Qian, a virtual display powered by the soul force of the formation was projected into the air.
"Father, Mother, I will need your help for what's coming next," Lin Qian said after taking a deep breath, turning to face his parents. "I need you both to channel your soul force."
"Soul force?" Emperor Lin and Yun Yunyan exchanged puzzled looks, unsure of what Lin Qian meant.
"It's simple. Just take this and place it on your foreheads. Then infuse a small amount of your soul force into it. It won't be too taxing," Lin Qian explained, handing two small metal plates to his parents.
Without hesitation, Emperor Lin and Yun Yunyan each placed the metal plates on their foreheads as instructed.
At the same time, Lin Qian placed a similar plate on his own forehead.
Boom!
In an instant, a massive surge of soul force from Emperor Lin and Yun Yunyan flowed into Lin Qian, strengthening his already formidable spirit. His eyes glowed with radiant golden light.
The Emperor's Vision opened!
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
Several translucent system interfaces appeared in front of Lin Qian, displaying tactical maps and information overlays. A virtual battlefield materialized before him.
All of his generals and beast commanders were displayed, along with their exact positions on the tactical map.
Throughout the Valley of Myriad Herbs and Trees, the hidden generals and beast commanders, now bathed in the light of the Huaxia World Formation, saw their combat power instantly double.
They stood alert, facing forward as if sensing the enemy's presence.
Indeed, the tactical map showed the precise locations of the scattered Yun family members throughout the valley.
Both Emperor Lin and Yun Yunyan were astonished at what they saw.
After channeling their soul force to Lin Qian, they now could see the translucent frameworks floating in the air. Strange, angular symbols filled the displays, but neither of them could decipher the unfamiliar characters.
This was the National War Mode.
At this moment, Lin Qian was linked to all the generals and beast commanders deployed around the valley. Though coordinating ten thousand peak-level Awakening Realm warriors would be strenuous, Lin Qian could handle it with the support of his parents' soul force. Their aid allowed him to maneuver his forces without being overwhelmed by the overwhelming presence of the Transcendence Realm enemies.
At the entrance to the Valley of Myriad Herbs and Trees, the dust from the previous explosion cleared. Yun Zhi, Yun Xiang, and Yun Gao stood in place, their faces darkened with frustration.
While the three elders remained unharmed, their surroundings were devastated, leaving a deep crater around them.
The soul force they emitted had protected the remaining Yun family members from the brunt of the Huaxia Empire's Soul Cannon blast. However, the younger members of their group had been obliterated, reduced to ashes.
Despite their frustration, they could no longer sense Lin Di, Yun Yunyan, or Lin Qian. Their soul perception extended in every direction, but the trio was nowhere to be found.
"Find them! Don't let them escape!" Yun Zhi ordered coldly, addressing the surviving Awakening Realm warriors. "Send word to Yun Yuan's group and have them come reinforce us."
"Understood, Elder!" one of the Yun family warriors responded before flying off toward the outskirts of the valley.
Yun Zhi, Yun Xiang, and Yun Gao each flew off in separate directions, followed closely by their subordinates.
All of this had been carefully monitored by Lin Qian's scouts, who had blended into the crowd. Their observations, along with those of hidden reconnaissance beasts, were relayed directly to Lin Qian.
"It's like being in complete control," Yun Yunyan marveled as she stood behind Lin Qian, watching the Yun family elders scatter in search of them.
Emperor Lin nodded in agreement. Whether in the icy caves or now, Lin Qian's tactical display had always provided them with a clear view of the enemy, while their foes remained completely in the dark.
"Qian'er, how exactly are you doing this?" Emperor Lin finally asked after some thought.
"Knowing yourself and knowing your enemy is the key to victory. Before engaging in battle, you need to explore the map and light it up. That's just basic strategy," Lin Qian responded with a calm smile as he continued adjusting the positions of his generals and beast commanders.
Suddenly, the imperial jade seal appeared in Lin Qian's hand, glowing with golden light. The imperial energy surged from his body, channeling into the jade seal and shooting into the heavens before descending into one of his generals, clad in black dragon armor.
"Ready?" Lin Qian asked as he observed the virtual display in front of him.
"Always at your command, Your Majesty!" replied Zhao Long, one of the lead generals, as he drove his spear into the ground and knelt.
"Give the order, Your Majesty!" The rest of the generals and beast commanders, their forms towering and imposing, also knelt in unison, awaiting Lin Qian's command.
Among them, Emperor Lin and Yun Yunyan recognized familiar faces, including Su Qianchen and the massive blue-furred werewolf. These were the same beings who had been summoned to hunt down the Yun family members in the icy plains earlier. They had now been called forth once more, during the distraction of the Soul Cannon blasts.
Ten thousand warriors and beasts knelt in submission, ready for Lin Qian's command.
"Let those old fools experience the true power of teamwork," Lin Qian declared, his face full of confidence as golden light radiated from him.
"Attack!"