The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 226: Mysterious Place

Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Mysterious Place

The territory of the Black Dragon Kingdom was as large as the combined lands of Qianyue Kingdom and Canglan Kingdom. Because of its existence, Qianyue Kingdom and Canglan Kingdom had formed an alliance to counter the Black Dragon Kingdom.

As for the Wuqi Kingdom, it had always kept a low profile but was more powerful than either Canglan Kingdom or Qianyue Kingdom. Of course, it still fell short compared to the Black Dragon Kingdom.

Qin Jun pondered while putting down the jade slip in his hand.

"Summon Chen Qingzhi!"

After thinking for a while, Qin Jun spoke, and Jia Xun’s eyes gleamed with surprise. He bowed respectfully, then quickly left.

He was genuinely concerned about the Qianyue Kingdom. He had already witnessed the strength of the White-robed Army. If they could support the Qianyue Kingdom, they would certainly turn the tide.

Watching his slightly excited figure disappear, Qin Jun shook his head with a smile and then continued to review the documents of Canglan Kingdom.

He had a plan in mind, which was to merge Canglan Kingdom and Qianyue Kingdom. With enlarged territory, a combined use of both nations’ resources, the kingdom could become stronger.

If Canglan Kingdom were kept as a vassal state, it would become a hidden threat sooner or later, just like the relationship between kingdoms and dynasties; seemingly harmonious on the surface but with undercurrents waiting to erupt into war at the first sign of trouble.

Once he ascended the throne, he would inevitably launch a campaign to conquer all the surrounding kingdoms, even the Nanzhuo Dynasty!

He intended to be even crazier than the Qian Emperor!

That very afternoon, Chen Qingzhi led the White-robed Army at top speed towards Yuguan City, ready to aid Guan Yu in the fight against the great army of the Black Dragon Kingdom.

Meanwhile, the remaining unconquered cities of the Canglan Kingdom were swiftly subdued by the Dragonrise army corps; and only one-seventh of the military force was deployed, with the rest awaiting Qin Jun’s orders in the capital.

...

Three days later, Qin Jun called all his confidants to the great hall.

"Who is willing to stay in the Canglan Kingdom?"

Sitting at the head of the hall, Qin Jun scanned the crowd and asked. Li was the first to pout and say, "I’m not staying anyway; I want to always follow Brother Qin Jun."

Daji’s eyes were also tightly fixed on Qin Jun, as if to say if you ask me to stay, we’re going to have a problem.

Qin Jun shook his head with a smile; he had no intention of leaving them behind anyway. It was more interesting to have beauties by his side than to face a bunch of men every day; he feared he would go mad!

"I’ll stay," said Zhang Jue, confident in his voice. "I can swiftly win over the hearts of the people of Canglan Kingdom." He understood his role in battle was insignificant next to Qin Jun, and that staying in Canglan Kingdom was the best option for him, as he could sense that it would play a significant role in the future due to its proximity to the Nanzhuo Dynasty.

Qin Jun nodded. He had indeed planned for Zhang Jue to stay, but he still wanted to hear others’ opinions.

"I’ll stay as well. Canglan Kingdom needs a Transforming Void Realm to be stationed," Fa Hai added. Qin Jun looked at him in surprise. As more powerful figures joined, Fa Hai’s presence had started to fade, but Qin Jun had not expected him to step up at this moment and take on such a responsibility.

With a smile, Fa Hai said, "I haven’t accomplished much following Your Highness anyway. Why not put me where I can be of use?"

In reality, he felt a bit desolate. When he first pledged loyalty to Qin Jun, he was the strongest there. Even though later arrivals like Evening Star overshadowed him, he was still not to be underestimated. However, as time went on and more powerful beings joined—Earth Immortal Realm, Immortal Realm, True Immortal Realm—he felt the world’s most desolate thing was to be replaced before one could shine.

"Since the venerable monk has such a thought, I’ll thank you in advance!" Qin Jun said with a gratified smile. He had anticipated such situations, but he believed that as his power grew, every god and demon he summoned would play a role, regardless of their status.

"Alright, prepare the army, for we are setting off for the Qianyue Kingdom tomorrow!" Qin Jun stood up and announced with a smile.

Evening Star, Li Bai, Sha Wujing, Li Yuanba, Red Boy, Roaring Sky Dog, Daji, and Li all showed smiles; what lay ahead was their time to make waves.

...

Half an hour later, Qin Jun visited Zhu Yanqing’s residence.

Both of them sat in the small pavilion and began to drink tea, while a gentle breeze rustled the poplar trees, creating a unique ambiance.

Zhu Yanqing glanced at Qin Jun, who was all smiles, and asked, "Spill it, what do you want? If it were nothing, I doubt you’d come to see me alone."

Her voice remained cold, yet Qin Jun detected a hint of grievance in it.

"Hehe, I’ve just been busy, you know? I didn’t even have time to bother with Daji and Li," Qin Jun said shamelessly with a grin, and that was indeed the case. Having Li and Daji around was bliss—they’d actively keep him company, serving tea, massaging his shoulders, and making him feel on top of the world.

Zhu Yanqing rolled her eyes, clearly disbelieving.

Qin Jun coughed awkwardly and then spoke earnestly, "The Wuqi Kingdom is attacking our Qianyue Kingdom."

As soon as these words came out, the corners of Zhu Yanqing’s mouth lifted slightly. She understood what Qin Jun meant—he wasn’t there to complain, but to let her know he wanted to subjugate the Wuqi Kingdom.

"Do whatever you want to do, don’t consider me. Even though I am a disciple of the Yan Qing Sect, I’m not from the Wuqi Kingdom; I come from elsewhere," Zhu Yanqing said indifferently. She had no attachments to the Wuqi Kingdom, and felt a bit pleased by Qin Jun bearing her feelings in mind when he spoke.

Not from the Wuqi Kingdom?

Qin Jun was stunned; he realized he knew very little about Zhu Yanqing, almost nothing at all.

"Where do you come from?" Qin Jun asked curiously.

"A place you don’t know about," Zhu Yanqing replied mysteriously.

Dammit!

Qin Jun’s eyes widened. I didn’t just stumble into some clichéd scenario, did I?

Could it be that Zhu Yanqing hails from some secretive and powerful sect, and in order to marry her, he’d have to endure a lengthy struggle with that force in the future?

It’s like an upgraded version of the poor boy meets rich girl story!

"What are you thinking about?" Zhu Yanqing asked suspiciously, her beautiful and cool eyes fixing on Qin Jun. A fleeting tenderness flashed through her gaze, one that even Qin Jun failed to capture.

"I feel like I’m seeing fate," Qin Jun said with a forced smile.

Fate?

Zhu Yanqing blinked. Qin Jun was different from the other disciples she met at the Yan Qing Sect—he was witty and humorous, sometimes petty, sometimes imperiously magnetic. She often wondered which side of him was the real him. As they spent time together, she gradually became infatuated with him, a feeling she found beautiful and addictive.

"Out with it. Where are you really from?" Qin Jun suddenly darted his hand towards Zhu Yanqing’s underarm, startling her into losing composure and hastily getting up.

"You..."

Zhu Yanqing trembled with indignation, and it was then Qin Jun realized that the women of this world were very conservative—touching skin was against etiquette.

If that’s the case, then more training is needed!

With that thought, Qin Jun swiftly stood up and pulled her into his embrace. How could Zhu Yanqing, at the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm, resist him, who was at the fourth level of the Ascending Mortal Realm?

"You... let go of me..." Zhu Yanqing’s ears turned red with embarrassment. Qin Jun refused to release her, but he also made no further moves; moderation was key, as being too aggressive could backfire.

The old driver’s skills were pure and refined!

"Tell me, where do you come from?" Qin Jun whispered right next to Zhu Yanqing’s ear, his breath warm and making her get goosebumps.