The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 100: The Understated Destiny Pavilion

Chapter 100: Chapter 100: The Understated Destiny Pavilion

Defeated Zhuo Junjie!

Selected for the Talent Rankings?

Ye Xuan and his group of five were startled, even Zhu Yanqing stared at Qin Jun’s retreating figure with burning eyes, never expecting him to be so talented.

Qin Jun said indifferently, "What are you? Why should I accept the challenge of any Tom, Dick, or Harry?"

The young soldier in white robes turned red with embarrassment, then hurriedly said, "I am the second-ranked genius of the Canglan Kingdom, Song Yufeng!"

The second genius?

Qin Jun couldn’t help but size up Song Yufeng, who, just like Zhuo Junjie, was at the peak of Foundation Establishment, but with a hint more of a soldier’s iron-blooded aura.

Glancing back at the soldiers on the city wall with mocking smiles, Qin Jun had an idea and leapt off the back of the Cangjun Wolf, his right hand flipping over to produce the imposing Silver Dragon Slaying Soul Spear out of thin air.

"Ding! Side mission triggered—Defeat Song Yufeng! Completing the mission awards 5,000 experience points!"

Wow, to think it could trigger a side mission!

It seems that renowned geniuses are indeed extraordinary.

"Come on, let’s make it quick!"

Having reached the second level of the Golden Elixir Realm, Qin Jun had no reason to fear Song Yufeng. Moreover, watching the expressions of the border soldiers, all brimming with confidence in Song Yufeng, defeating him under their watchful eyes could potentially deal a heavy blow to their morale.

The death of Xiao Beilong filled every soldier of the Canglan Kingdom with bitter hatred for the Qianyue Kingdom, and deep down, there was also a trace of fear they were reluctant to admit.

Their godlike Xiao Beilong had been killed with a single strike, causing them subconsciously to no longer underestimate the Qianyue Kingdom.

Upon hearing Qin Jun agree to the fight, Song Yufeng’s eyes lit up. He forcefully slapped his sword sheath, sending the longsword flying straight out. Flashes of the sword’s radiance shone as he stamped his left foot and burst towards Qin Jun while swiftly catching the longsword falling from midair with his right hand.

"So fast!"

Ye Xuan uttered in a low voice, eyes fixed on Song Yufeng, surprised that the Canglan Kingdom had such a genius.

Yang Lan, Murong Xuan, and Zong Yan were also somewhat surprised, while Zhu Yanqing’s expression remained calm, as if Song Yufeng was unworthy of her attention.

Confronted by the incoming Song Yufeng, Qin Jun brandished the Silver Dragon Slaying Soul Spear and struck, the 5,000-jin spear forged ahead like Mount Tai bearing down, the pressure immense. Although Song Yufeng sensed the spear’s weight, he never imagined it would be as heavy as 5,000 jin.

For a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Realm to wield a 5,000-jin weapon freely was exceedingly difficult, only a select few with an extraordinary physical talent could manage it, and Qin Jun wouldn’t be able to rapidly increase his strength if not for the Innate Breathing method granted by the Roaring Sky Dog.

"Dare to compare strength with me!"

A trace of disdain flashed in Song Yufeng’s eyes, as he was a soldier and naturally stronger than fellow cultivators of the same rank. Therefore, seeing Qin Jun attempting a head-on clash filled him with excitement.

Unfortunately for him, Qin Jun was no ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Clang—"

Silver Dragon Slaying Soul Spear struck the longsword, and the unimaginable force instantly snapped Song Yufeng’s weapon. His face paled as he failed to evade in time.

Crack!

The Silver Dragon Slaying Soul Spear hit his chest, instantly shattering his sternum. He was sent flying backward, spewing a mouthful of blood before falling unconscious on a wooden cart more than twenty meters away. The sequence felt slow in description but happened in the blink of an eye, a visually stunning scene that left all onlookers speechless.

Thump, Song Yufeng crashed on a wooden cart a good twenty meters away, clutching his chest as he violently coughed up blood, then his head tilted as he passed out.

"Ding! Side mission completed—Defeat Song Yufeng! You’ve gained 5,000 experience points!"

Five thousand experience points, that’s equivalent to the experience gained from killing a Golden Elixir Realm fifth-layer cultivator. It seems I should make a point of challenging famous geniuses in the future.

Qin Jun thought gleefully, oblivious to the dumbfounded expressions of all the soldiers on the city wall behind him. Even the Song Xuan and his group of five shared their astonishment. As for the people from Qianyue Kingdom, they were used to such sights; after all, Qin Jun, who could severely wound mythical creatures of the Golden Elixir Realm, would have surprised them more had he lost to Song Yufeng.

"Let’s continue on our way!"

Qin Jun, carrying the Silver Dragon Slaying Soul Spear, turned around and spoke. There was no need to use his Purple Gold Emperor Armor against such a trivial opponent.

Jia Xun quickly snapped back to reality and hustled the Imperial Guards to move forward, while the nearby border soldiers rushed to aid Song Yufeng. They didn’t lose their heads and block Qin Jun, as Song Yufeng had initiated the challenge. Losing only meant he was less skilled, no sense of injustice about it.

"This guy really is a Golden Elixir Realm cultivator!"

Zhu Yanqing murmured as she watched Qin Jun’s back, while next to her, Ye Xuan’s heart sunk. He had long considered Zhu Yanqing his own, and seeing her pay so much attention to another man naturally upset him, but he couldn’t say anything about it. It’s not like he would challenge Qin Jun, right? After all, given Song Yufeng’s recent speed and momentum, which seemed on par with his own, there was no way he’d recklessly step up to be brutally slaughtered by Qin Jun.

Yang Lan and Zong Yan, who were pretty upset with Qin Jun earlier, had now completely shut up and didn’t even dare to comment.

"My goodness, the Prince Yue of the Qianyue Kingdom is so strong, and he’s said to be only sixteen years old!"

"No wonder he defeated Zhuo Junjie; even Song Yufeng got instantly killed by him."

"They say General Xiao was lured into a death oath by this boy. Who would have thought that he himself is a monstrous prodigy? Ah, why couldn’t such a genius appear in our Canglan Kingdom?"

"Indeed, and look at his mount. From my observation, it’s definitely a third-tier mythical creature!"

Mythical creatures are categorized into ten tiers, with nine levels in each tier. A first-tier corresponds to the energy refining realm, the second tier to the Foundation Establishment, the third tier to the Golden Elixir Realm, the fourth tier to the Ascending Mortal Realm, and the fifth tier to the Transforming Void Realm. Once mythical creatures reach the fifth tier, they can transform into human form. Daji and the Roaring Sky Dog are currently equivalent to fifth-tier creatures. As for why the Roaring Sky Dog hasn’t taken human form, Qin Jun once asked, but it gave a vague response and didn’t answer.

So it was, under the border soldiers’ gazes filled with hatred, jealousy, shock, fear, and other mixed emotions, Qin Jun and his companions set off toward the horizon.

And the news of Song Yufeng’s defeat spread through the Canglan Kingdom like a whirlwind.

Although Song Yufeng wasn’t on the Talent Rankings, he was still the second genius; his instant defeat by Qin Jun was enough to prove the legitimacy of Qin Jun’s own ranking on the list.

"By the way, where can I get a copy of the Talent Rankings?" Qin Jun, sitting on the back of the Cangjun Wolf, asked Blood Saber King curiously.

The Blood Saber King, now thoroughly convinced of Qin Jun’s prowess, quickly answered, "It’s available for purchase at the Fate Pavilion in each city."

Almost each city in every kingdom has a Fate Pavilion branch, and no one dares to mess with it. The Fate Pavilion itself is a transcendental power that operates quite discreetly. However, it sells any information cultivators desire—if they can afford gifts of equal value, whether it’s spirit stones, magical weapons, or cultivation methods.

Without mentioning the Talent Rankings, Qin Jun had almost forgotten that the Fate Pavilion was a transcendental power, but it was no wonder, considering how low-profile the Fate Pavilion usually is.