The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 215: Righteous and Evil are Incompatible

Chapter 215: Chapter 215: Righteous and Evil are Incompatible

"Soldiers, keep moving forward; our lord awaits us ahead!"

Chen Qingzhi shouted loudly, boosting the morale of the White-robed Army, who immediately spurred their horses towards the Bronze Pass. They quickly reached the gate, where the guards hastened to open it. The soul of the White-robed Army held back the tide of beasts, preventing the monsters from exploiting any openings.

Boom—boom—boom—

The gates closed again, and the relentless monsters crashed against them in an endless stream. The sheer number forced those at the front to be squashed into a bloody pulp, creating an exceedingly bloody scene.

Chen Qingzhi jumped down from his chariot and then, ignoring the admiring gazes from the surrounding guards, he walked up the stairs to the top of the city wall.

"Your Highness, that general has arrived. We could try to win them over. There aren’t many armies capable of conjuring a military soul," Evening Star whispered to Qin Jun with a smile, while the others nodded in agreement. Although the White-robed Army posed no threat to them, their performance was still very impressive and worth including under Qin Jun’s command. After all, Qin Jun was destined to become an emperor one day; how could he possibly lack an army?

Qin Jun shook his head with a smile. Do I even need to speak?

Seeing Qin Jun’s seemingly disdainful expression, Evening Star tensed, wondering if Qin Jun had become somewhat frivolous due to his recent popularity?

At that moment, Chen Qingzhi approached Qin Jun and the others, knelt on one knee, and shouted loudly, "I pay my respects to Your Highness. I, Chen Qingzhi, along with the White-robed Army, humbly seek Your Highness’s protection!"

Silence!

Evening Star and the others widened their eyes in surprise, and even the nearby soldiers who were continuously casting spells turned their heads.

The renowned leader of the army was offering his allegiance to Qin Jun?

Although Qin Jun’s fame had been growing, it was mostly infamous. Why would an army offer to join him?

And such a valiant one at that!

"Haha, Qingzhi, I’ve been waiting for you. Rise quickly!" Qin Jun said, reaching out to help Chen Qingzhi up, swiftly discerning his cultivation level—Ascending Mortal Realm, first layer. Tsk, tsk, somewhat exaggeratedly enhanced!

But then, Chen Qingzhi himself was an exalted legendary general.

Upon hearing this, excitement appeared on Chen Qingzhi’s face. He had been somewhat apprehensive, but now all his doubts had dissipated, replaced by an exhilarating willingness to serve Qin Jun to the utmost.

Unlike creatures such as Daji, who arrived with strength surpassing that of Qin Jun and thus never worried about being rejected, Chen Qingzhi was different—his power was weaker than Qin Jun’s, and considering Qin Jun’s subordinates were one more extraordinary than the other, how could he not feel nervous?

Evening Star forced a smile; Qin Jun hadn’t become frivolous. He had already secured this army.

He noticed something: Qin Jun’s words clearly indicated he had anticipated their arrival. From Chen Qingzhi’s relieved expression, it was evident there had been no prior arrangement with Qin Jun. Could it be that Qin Jun had the ability to foresee the future?

With that thought, Evening Star felt Qin Jun was ever more enshrouded in mystery, impossible to see through.

In the end, he could only attribute it to Qin Jun being a scion of destiny.

"Qingzhi, I have two hundred thousand troops. Would you be willing to help me train them?" Qin Jun said with a laugh, patting Chen Qingzhi on the shoulder, stirring Evening Star and the others once more. Entrusting two hundred thousand troops upon their first meeting?

Chen Qingzhi was stunned for a moment, then knelt halfway to the ground, and said resolutely, "With Your Highness’s great kindness, I shall accomplish this without fail!"

Having received such high regard from Qin Jun on his first allegiance, Chen Qingzhi was deeply moved. If Qin Jun could measure his loyalty, he would find it at its maximum.

Little did they know, Qin Jun dared to take such a risk because Chen Qingzhi had been summoned by the mythology system. If an unfamiliar general were to offer his allegiance, Qin Jun would naturally have to scrutinize him first.

This event would soon spread far and wide, and Qin Jun’s open-mindedness in accepting others would be well-known, eventually attracting more and more talented individuals to his side. But of course, that’s a story for another time.

Just as Qin Jun was about to continue sweet-talking Chen Qingzhi, Li Yuanba and Red Boy landed, with the former carrying Lin Suchou of the Abyss Sect and followed by a miserable and dishevelled Xu Guiku.

"Hmph! I told you to let me do it, but you wouldn’t listen!" Red Boy jumped onto Qin Jun’s shoulder and huffed, while everyone saw the bruise on Li Yuanba’s right cheek and his look of wanting to devour Red Boy, quickly guessing that the two must have fought over the opportunity to battle, with Li Yuanba getting the worse of it.

Xu Guiku’s face was bloody, but his eyes couldn’t hide a trace of terror, not towards Lin Suchou but towards Red Boy.

Lin Suchou, carried by Li Yuanba, sat limply on the ground like a dead dog, with an expression similar to Xu Guiku’s, though filled with even more fear.

"Who are you?"

Qin Jun drew the Silver Dragon Soul-Seizing Spear, pointing its tip at Lin Suchou’s throat and asked in an indifferent tone, making it impossible to gauge his emotions.

Looking at Qin Jun, Lin Suchou gritted his teeth and asked, "Are you the infamous Overlord Qin Jun?"

Overlord?

A fine title, I like it!

Qin Jun lifted an eyebrow noncommittally. Lin Suchou instinctively glanced at the surrounding Evening Star and others, his body trembling, knowing there was no chance of escape with the likes of Evening Star, Sha Wujing, Li Bai around, not to mention Li Yuanba and Red Boy.

"The symbol on his back should belong to the Abyss Sect," Fa Hai suddenly said, making everyone turn to look at him.

Qin Jun realized Fa Hai had been in this world for some time and must know much.

"Indeed, he is from the Abyss Sect!" Xu Guiku said through clenched teeth, his voice barely concealing a tremor.

Is the Abyss Sect that terrifying?

Qin Jun frowned slightly. He had known Xu Guiku for a while but had never seen him so disturbed before.

With surprise, Lin Suchou looked at Fa Hai and asked, "Are you the monk from Yehua Temple?"

Fa Hai did not respond directly but said with a solemn expression to Qin Jun, "Your Highness, the Abyss Sect is formidable. It’s best if we don’t provoke them right now."

Having witnessed the abilities of Red Boy and Sha Wujing, and Fa Hai still advised caution, the Abyss Sect must be unimaginably powerful.

"That’s right, Qin Jun. We of the Abyss Sect harbor no ill will towards you. Our target is only the Nanzhuo Dynasty. I hope you won’t get involved," Lin Suchou said gravely. His words contained a veiled threat but weren’t aggressive, as if he were conversing between friends.

Truly powerful individuals from large factions were no fools; ridiculing Qin Jun at this point would backfire.

Qin Jun sighed inwardly; the man was so composed that no excuse to attack was provided.

This wasn’t following the usual pattern!

Shouldn’t the antagonist be shouting threats right now?

"How about this: give me some consideration, and after I leave, you can launch your attack?" Qin Jun asked with a smile, causing Xu Guiku to turn pale with shock.

"Qin Jun, you can’t do this. They are of the Demonic Dao, and we must stand united against them!" Xu Guiku quickly urged, the notion of the righteous against the demonic deeply ingrained.

Qin Jun ignored him and kept his gaze fixed on Lin Suchou.

As for the concept of the Righteous vs. Demonic Dao, Qin Jun didn’t share the deeply rooted beliefs of the local Human Clan. The Righteous could be more vicious than the Demonic, and those of the Demonic Dao were not necessarily evil.