The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 1597: Heavenly Emperor Challenges the Supreme 9 Palaces

Chapter 1597: Chapter 1597: Heavenly Emperor Challenges the Supreme 9 Palaces

"The Nine Palaces Supreme is the original Demon Ancestor. Even the Fallen Sword Emperor and Heavenly Venerable Xiao have already submitted to him. Who can possibly rival him?"

"The Nine Palaces Supreme has been watching us closely. We cannot act recklessly, or he will shred the covenant of a hundred years."

"Unless the Great Qin Heavenly Empire has a divine general capable of matching the Nine Palaces Supreme."

"Right now, the Great Qin Heavenly Empire lies at the center of the storm in the Ancient Sacred Emperor’s Domain. A single misstep, and we will face eternal ruin!"

"The Nine Palaces Supreme is unlike any foe we’ve encountered before. He is simply too powerful!"

In the grand hall, the ministers were all voicing their concerns, and even some of the divine generals spoke in agreement.

Even figures as powerful as Yang Jian, Ying Zheng, and Donghuang Taiyi remained silent. Their hearts aligned with Qin Jun’s, but they knew that supporting him at this moment would only push both Qin Jun and the Great Qin Heavenly Empire into the abyss of destruction.

Qin Jun’s expression was completely blank as he absorbed every voice below him.

Though he understood that the celestial officials and divine generals had the empire’s interests at heart, he still felt irritated.

How many years had it been since he had been questioned like this?

Twenty trillion years?

Thirty trillion years?

Perhaps even longer!

Had these ministers known of his transmigration, he would have slapped them to their deaths without hesitation.

Regarding his transmigrations, he would never disclose them—not even his exact cultivation level. Qin Jun adhered to one principle: never reveal all of one’s cards.

From the Primordial Era to now, he couldn’t ascertain how much time had passed. Who knows what the Primordial Era had become?

"Are you all done?"

Qin Jun asked, his tone incredibly cold.

In an instant, everyone felt an overwhelming pressure descend upon them—even top-tier Great Qin powerhouses like Yang Jian, Ran Min, Nvwa, and Donghuang Taiyi widened their eyes in shock.

"So strong... even stronger than the Extreme Emperor of old..."

Ran Min was utterly dumbfounded, his expression akin to seeing a ghost.

Ying Zheng was drenched in cold sweat. In such a short amount of time, Qin Jun’s cultivation had surpassed his own?

Meanwhile, somewhere in Six Emperors City, within a residence’s courtyard, Mo Jingcang, who was admiring the flowers, suddenly turned his head toward the Heavenly Emperor’s Palace, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Master’s aura... How can it be so powerful?"

"The early stage of Creation Heavenly Void Sovereign..."

"In merely one month..."

Mo Jingcang stood up, unable to remain composed. The effort he put into breaking through to Creation Heavenly Void Sovereign had been arduous.

Yet Qin Jun had leaped from the Primordial Fusion Realm to Creation Heavenly Void Sovereign in a mere month?

Even if he was rebuilding his cultivation, it was still unfathomable.

"It seems I’ve underestimated Master after all," Mo Jingcang exclaimed with a bitter smile. Ever since he visited the Primordial Era, his worldview had expanded, and he had learned of many existences. This shifted his feelings toward Qin Jun from reliance to a desire to protect him.

Now that Qin Jun’s cultivation had caught up to his own, he could only marvel in awe.

Back in the Heavenly Emperor’s Palace.

Qin Jun lifted the oppressive force, but the majesty of the Heavenly Emperor still left everyone in the hall paralyzed with fear.

"I will rule the Ancient Sacred Emperor’s Domain. You dare defy me now?"

Qin Jun’s voice roared like the explosion of the Primordial Era, leaving everyone dizzy and nearly collapsing.

The divine might of the Heavenly Emperor!

The terror of all living beings!

"Anyone who dares defy me again shall be demoted to commoner status! Never again shall they hold a heavenly official’s rank!"

Qin Jun enunciated each word with chilling authority. This was not the first time the ministers had opposed him. In the past, when he was weaker, he tolerated it. But now, as he stood mighty against all, why should he fear the Nine Palaces Supreme?

"Baili Shouyue!"

"This servant is here!"

Baili Shouyue jolted in fear, his face wrought with unease. Rarely had he seen Qin Jun in such fury.

"Transmit an edict across the Ancient Sacred Emperor’s Domain. Challenge the Nine Palaces Supreme, and invite him to Six Emperors City. Should he defeat me, I shall hand over the Great Qin Heavenly Empire!"

Qin Jun announced with steel conviction, his gaze piercing through the crowd.

These words sent shivers down Baili Shouyue’s spine and left the hall in uproar. Everyone believed Qin Jun to have lost his mind.

Though Qin Jun showcased immense power just moments earlier, how could he wager the entire empire?

"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

Bai Ze cried urgently, but Qin Jun simply cast her a glance and remained silent.

Evening Star stepped forward with tears in his eyes and pleaded, "Your Majesty, please think carefully!"

"We beseech Your Majesty..."

The ministers knelt en masse, ready to persuade Qin Jun together, but before they could utter another word, an invisible force gripped their throats, choking off their protests.

At that moment, everyone looked at Qin Jun with utter dread, as though gazing upon a tyrant.

Qin Jun was displeased with their expressions. He had to prove himself—how could the Heavenly Emperor tolerate doubt?

"Baili Shouyue! Did you hear me?"

Qin Jun bellowed again, pushing Baili Shouyue into a shiver. He instantly nodded, "Understood!"

Gazing at Qin Jun, Bai Ze sighed inwardly. In just one month, how had Qin Jun changed so dramatically?

By the end of that day’s court session, the Great Qin Heavenly Empire issued a proclamation across the Ancient Sacred Emperor’s Domain: the Heavenly Emperor would challenge the Nine Palaces Supreme.

The news shocked countless universes.

"Has the Heavenly Emperor gone mad?"

"His reputation is grand, yes, but the Nine Palaces Supreme is the Demon Ancestor of the original planes! The Heavenly Emperor’s domain is like a child before an adult compared to the original planes."

"It’s over. The Great Qin Heavenly Empire is doomed!"

"The Heavenly Emperor has lost his mind, humiliated by the Nine Palaces Supreme—he simply couldn’t bear the insult."

"Poor Great Qin Heavenly Empire, facing obliteration."

Nearly every sentient being who heard the news believed that Qin Jun had gone insane. The Nine Palaces Supreme was universally acknowledged as the strongest entity in the Ancient Sacred Emperor’s Domain, even surpassing the former glory of Ao Shenjun.

Among the universe realms governed by the Great Qin Heavenly Empire, civil unrest broke out. Certain clans and races even began migrating away from the empire.

Six Emperors City was rife with panic. Yet under strict martial law, the empire prohibited all missions of outsiders—only entry was allowed. However, no beings dared enter the city.

In the courtyard of a mansion within the city, Mo Jingcang, Yuanchu Emperor, Guo Jia, Xiling Empress, Guan Zhong, and Emperor Gouchen—former allies of the Heavenly Emperor’s Stone Hall—all gathered grim-faced.

"How strong is the Nine Palaces Supreme, really?" Guo Jia inquired, staring at Mo Jingcang.

Mo Jingcang was the only one present who understood the Nine Palaces Supreme best.

The others turned their eyes towards Mo Jingcang, whose brow had remained furrowed as he held a wine bowl.

"The Nine Palaces Supreme is incredibly powerful. Since stepping into the Primordial Era, I’ve heard of his legend. Like me, he is also a Demon Ancestor, but he was the first Demon Ancestor from the Chaos Era. In terms of experience and strength, I cannot compare. However, I am confident I could hold him off for a while." Mo Jingcang explained.

In his heart, the Nine Palaces Supreme posed a far greater threat than the Golden Shaking Cult or the Blood Bat Clan.

Xiling Empress suddenly spoke, "I believe in His Majesty. His Majesty never fights battles he cannot win."

"How many times has His Majesty risked himself?" Guo Jia chuckled bitterly. If any other ruler were so reckless, he’d have left them long ago. But Qin Jun was different—for him, no matter how insane, Guo Jia would defend him.

"If necessary, I shall seek the help of the Devil Cult’s leader," Mo Jingcang declared with clenched teeth. Even he couldn’t comprehend why Qin Jun, after disappearing for one month, suddenly chose to challenge the Nine Palaces Supreme.

Relying merely on the early stage of Creation Heavenly Void Sovereign cultivation to defeat the Nine Palaces Supreme—it was far too impulsive!