The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 1627: The Grand Wish of the Nine Palaces

Chapter 1627: Chapter 1627: The Grand Wish of the Nine Palaces

"Do you really want it?"

Qin Jun smiled faintly, speaking casually.

He still had one chance to cross the Primordial tribulation, but he didn’t intend to give it to Lv Bu or Ran Min—not for now, at least.

Merit had to be distributed appropriately, and it was also a way to help these two Gods and Demons temper their dispositions.

Besides the opportunity to cross the Primordial tribulation, he also had accumulated seven chances for extreme awakening, six chances for loyal awakening, one God and Demon summoning opportunity, and other rewards.

However, after a moment of contemplation, he felt that perhaps he could promote one of them.

"I do!"

Lv Bu said, suppressing his excitement, nodding fervently like a pecking chick.

Ran Min also nodded in agreement, both yearning to grow stronger.

"Let Lv Bu undergo loyal awakening!"

Qin Jun ordered in his heart. As for Ran Min, he had already experienced extreme awakening; inheriting the Great Dao wouldn’t make him much stronger. Giving him the Primordial tribulation opportunity now didn’t feel appropriate either—Ran Min had not accumulated enough merit.

Within the Great Qin Heavenly Court, there were several Gods and Demons with contributions surpassing his.

At this moment, a black hole appeared above Qin Jun, drawing Lv Bu into its vortex.

"Your Majesty, what about me?"

Ran Min asked eagerly, while the other Gods and Demons and the million mortal beings fixed their gazes on him and Qin Jun.

They were all curious about how powerful Lv Bu would become.

"Wait a little longer."

Qin Jun replied, causing Ran Min to instantly slump in disappointment.

Suddenly, Qin Jun thought of something, curling the corners of his lips into a sly smile. He said, "I’ll give you one year to roam the Primordial realm. One year later, we’ll meet at the Qing Emperor’s banquet. My expectations aren’t high—you only need to establish a modestly renowned faction. That will serve as a stepping stone for the Great Qin Heavenly Court’s entry into the Primordial realm. How about it?"

One year—a brief period by ordinary reckoning, but what did it matter to Ran Min?

Ran Min, as the Martial Energy King, was practically invincible even back in the mortal realm.

He was naturally skilled in the arts of empire-building. Otherwise, how could he claim the title of emperor?

Ran Min hesitated upon hearing this.

Qin Jun was speaking about the Primordial realm—not the ancient imperial path.

"Ding! Lv Bu’s loyal awakening is successful. Would you like to release it?"

"Release him and display the attribute panel!"

Qin Jun instructed inwardly, curious about Lv Bu’s potential strength.

After all, Lv Bu had another identity—Luo Hou. Qin Jun held high expectations for him.

"Lv Bu, originating from mythology!"

"Identity: Dark Heavenly Demon Ancestor! Luo Hou’s reincarnation!"

"Cultivation: Complete Realm of Creation Tai Xu Reverence!"

"Cultivation Method: Great Devil Sky Skill!"

"Divine Powers: Devil Ancestor Slash! Great Demon Dark Sky! Endless Darkness! Heart of Killer Charm!"

"Artifact: Square Sky Halberd!"

"Great Dao Inheritance: Dark Great Dao!"

"Loyalty: 100 (maximum 100)!"

Complete Realm of Creation Tai Xu Reverence!

He became the strongest general in the Great Qin Heavenly Court!

Most importantly, he hadn’t even crossed the Primordial tribulation yet!

Qin Jun felt gratification. At that moment, Lv Bu flew out of the black hole, surrounded by wisps of devilish energy, his aura immeasurable.

Mo Jingcang’s eyes widened instantly. Same as a Demon Ancestor, he had always shared an uneasy silence with Lv Bu. Now feeling Lv Bu’s immense menace, his thoughts inevitably grew conflicted.

Swish—swish—

Lv Bu’s cape billowed furiously as he stood proudly in the clouds, capturing the attention of a million mortal beings. Their expressions were filled with astonishment.

So powerful!

Stronger than the Six-Blade Divine Sovereign!

Their first thought simply echoed this sentiment.

"I am Luo Hou Lv Bu, the Demon Ancestor of Darkness! Today, I will establish Black Demon Qi, command it, and become the Black Demon!"

Lv Bu proclaimed loudly. Although his voice didn’t resound throughout the Primordial realm, it nonetheless rallied the million mortal beings around him.

Black Demon Qi!

Black Demon!

Mo Jingcang’s face turned ever darker. Lv Bu’s breakthrough closely resembled his—a transformative process enabling beings to become demons like him.

"Your Majesty, see you in a year!"

Ran Min said solemnly. Bowing to Qin Jun, he then turned resolutely and flew off toward the depths of the Primordial realm.

He felt no jealousy towards Lv Bu. After all, Lv Bu had more seniority and had earned his merit.

Still, Lv Bu’s strength provoked him, triggering an oath deep within—he would complete the task bestowed upon him by Qin Jun within the year.

Watching his departure, the Gods and Demons exchanged doubtful glances, uncertain whether Ran Min could succeed.

Even though Ran Min possessed early-stage cultivation in the Great Detachment Realm within the Primordial realm, founding a renowned faction there required far greater power.

"Ah, when will we have such fortune?"

Wuyun Immortal sighed quietly. Ever since his summoning by Qin Jun, his presence had been minimal, akin to Jieyin’s. There was no helping it—his cultivation at mid-stage Manifesting Saint Realm made earning merit for Qin Jun exceedingly challenging.

Beside him, Jieyin maintained a stern expression, saying nothing. Of course not—he was a Saint at least, unlike Wuyun Immortal!

Dragons do not swim with snakes!

Thus, the group continued onward.

Li Yuanba, Lv Bu, and Sun Wukong began sparring, engaging in battles as they accompanied the ensemble, terrifying the million mortal beings along the way.

...

Across the Primordial cosmos, purple energy wafted.

Nine Palaces Supreme and the Fallen Sword Emperor traversed carefully, their every move infused with caution.

At present, the Nine Palaces Supreme was reduced to only his Primordial Spirit, while the Fallen Sword Emperor had cultivation no higher than Wují. Within the Primordial realm, they were akin to ants. How could they afford not to tread carefully?

"How much farther?"

The Fallen Sword Emperor couldn’t resist asking. The journey so far had kept him on edge, and every time a powerful aura swept past, his heart felt poised to leap from his chest.

Nine Palaces Supreme’s expression tightened as he gravely replied, "Not far! If you’re anxious, know that I am too!"

"What kind of divine entity are they?"

The Fallen Sword Emperor pursued further. The divine entity so venerated by the Nine Palaces Supreme had to be power incarnate.

"Primordial Deities, six in total, the strongest. One among them birthed Chaos itself; the one we seek created the Nine Palaces order, forging the trajectory for the Primordial Chaos."

Nine Palaces Supreme answered, awe illuminating his face as he spoke.

"Can they... defeat the Heavenly Emperor?"

The Fallen Sword Emperor asked hesitantly.

Throughout their travels, they had heard numerous tales about Qin Jun.

Vanquishing the Blood Bat Clan, shattering the Golden Shake Divine Sect, slaying Emperor Qiutian!

Each achievement reshaped the Fallen Sword Emperor’s view of Qin Jun.

"Perhaps they can..." Even Nine Palaces Supreme wavered.

As an original Demon Ancestor, Nine Palaces Supreme had once encountered Qin Jun. Back then, he was but a minor figure beneath the Nine Palaces First Emperor, entirely inconspicuous. He had been fortunate enough to glimpse Qin Jun briefly, yet he hadn’t realized that Qin Jun created the Primordial Deities; he assumed Qin Jun was one of them instead.

At his peak, the Heavenly Emperor might have rivaled a Primordial Deity, but in his reincarnated form? Certainly not.

His status as an original Great Dao Demon Ancestor was enabled by the Nine Palaces First Emperor’s interventions. When Taiyi Chaos sought to birth Chaos, the Nine Palaces First Emperor perceived trouble arising and covertly facilitated his reincarnation as an original Demon Ancestor. The Demon Ancestor, fueled by dao-driven qi movement, became the first protagonist of the Great Dao yet embarked on ventures contrary to the Great Dao itself—a reputation tied to him alone.

Upon attaining the Complete Realm of Creation Tai Xu, he vowed eternal antagonism between demons and the Great Dao, only to face judgment and have his cultivation scattered by the original Great Dao.

It was only following Taiyi Chaos’s departure from the Primordial realm that he dared reclaim his original surname, Nine Palaces.