The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 235: Black Dragon Kingdom Shakes

Chapter 235: Chapter 235: Black Dragon Kingdom Shakes

"This guy is pretty clever,"

Qin Jun clicked his tongue in wonder. The man in the straw raincoat, unable to defeat the beast guarding the Divine Beast egg, had made it public, attracting countless cultivators to compete and help him get rid of the guardian beast.

In the entire Black Dragon Kingdom, there were only a handful of strong practitioners in the Transforming Void Realm, so the man in the straw raincoat naturally wasn’t worried about being overpowered.

His calculations were very shrewd, unfortunately, he hadn’t accounted for the variable that was Qin Jun and his group.

"Let’s rest nearby for a few days then!"

Qin Jun scanned the riverbank and smiled as he spoke, settling down in front of a large tree—he had nothing else to do, so might as well spend his time cultivating.

"I’ll go hunt some game to roast."

Sha Wujing said and turned to leave. With Red Boy, who was even stronger, standing guard, he didn’t have to worry about Qin Jun’s safety.

Besides, they were in the Black Dragon Kingdom, not the Nanzhuo Dynasty; Qin Jun himself was also among the strong.

Daji and Li sat down next to Qin Jun. Roaring Sky Dog and Red Boy went to rest by the lake, with Red Boy even jumping into the water and vanishing from sight—without a doubt, he went to play with that beast.

"Tsk tsk, Red Boy better not play that beast to death, otherwise the Divine Beast egg will be snatched away," Daji said with a giggle, her face brimming with a sly and seductive smile.

To this, Qin Jun wasn’t worried and, with his eyes closed, he laughed, "If that really happens, let him take on the role of the guardian beast!"

Daji couldn’t help but be speechless. If they let Red Boy guard the Divine Beast egg, how many people would die?

This strategy could not be described as anything but venomous!

But even if people died, it would be those consumed by greed—Qin Jun could not be blamed.

After the man in the straw raincoat loudly proclaimed the existence of the Divine Beast egg, more and more cultivators began to send messages to their backing powers, understanding that there were terrifying dangers lurking beneath the lake and that they must request reinforcements.

The sooner the better, lest other forces get the upper hand.

The news quickly spread to the nearby cities, and even throughout the entire Black Dragon Kingdom, plunging it into a state of flux.

...

Black Dragon Kingdom, Imperial Palace!

Atop the great hall, the Black Dragon Emperor, donned in imperial robes, sat high upon his throne. His expression was dark, not just his, but also that of the civil and military officials below him. The one standing beneath the Black Dragon Emperor was a general in black armor, speaking the war report with trepidation.

But after he finished, the entire hall fell silent, a pin drop could be heard.

"You’re saying an army in white robes has defeated our one million strong army?" the Black Dragon Emperor asked in a deep voice, struggling to suppress his anger, causing the black armored general to tremble on his knees.

An army of seven thousand defeated the million-strong army of the Black Dragon Kingdom?

The first reaction of the civil and military court upon hearing the news was disbelief.

"Could it be the White-robed Army? The one that dominated the beast tide at Bronze Pass?"

A civil officer suddenly cried out in alarm, and with his words, the entire hall erupted into a buzz of conversation.

"The White-robed Army? The one that swore allegiance to Qin Jun?"

"If it really is the White-robed Army, then the war report could actually be true..."

"Qin Jun is returning to the Qianyue Kingdom so soon? Didn’t he just conquer the Canglan Kingdom?"

"Isn’t Qin Jun at odds with the Qian Emperor? He was even demoted at one point, so why would he come to the rescue of Qianyue Kingdom?"

"It’s probably not the Qianyue Kingdom he’s saving, but Guan Yu, the great general of Yuguan City!"

Hearing the dispute among the civil and military court, the Black Dragon Emperor grew even more irritable, suddenly shouting, "Enough!"

Everyone hastily fell silent—clearly, the Emperor’s authority was not to be trifled with.

"Continue to dispatch armies and await orders. I will summon strong practitioners to exterminate Guan Yu and the White-robed Army," the Black Dragon Emperor said gravely. The mere mention of Qin Jun irritated him beyond measure.

Qin Jun had become a thorn in the side of all the emperors in the Southern Domain, particularly those of the kingdoms.

In regards to Qin Jun, the Black Dragon Emperor’s wariness was even stronger than that of the entire civil and military court.

"Your Highness, news from today speaks of traces of a Divine Beast sighted at the Flowing Fire mountain range, even a Divine Beast egg. Currently, all sorts of forces are sending people in haste toward the Flowing Fire mountain range." Another official stepped forward to report.

A Divine Beast?

The Black Dragon Emperor’s mind was in turmoil. He didn’t care about Divine Beasts; he wasn’t foolish and understood that the Black Dragon Kingdom simply could not protect a Divine Beast. Having the Divine Beast in their possession was like a hot potato.

As for issuing a reward notice to find the Divine Beast, it was only meant to probe for the creature’s whereabouts and then let the forces behind him do the actual capturing.

Just by relying on the Black Dragon Kingdom, he wouldn’t dare to oppose the Qianyue Kingdom. The power displayed by Qin Jun was something he couldn’t afford to offend at all costs.

"Who among you is willing to take a trip to the Flowing Fire mountain range?"

The Black Dragon Emperor asked nonchalantly. The reason he was sending someone was merely for show; he couldn’t let the message that they had backing reach the ears of even the high-ranking officials of the Black Dragon Kingdom’s court.

"This subordinate is willing to go!"

A valiant man stepped forward and spoke with a deep voice. He was dressed in silver iron armor, with a phoenix tail plume inserted into his helmet, and his resolute face gave a sense of steady assurance.

As soon as he appeared, other civil and military officials began to whisper amongst themselves.

This valiant man was none other than the Black Dragon Kingdom’s recently famous general. With Bao Zhendan killed, he had now become the Kingdom’s most significant general.

Mo Qilin!

"Qilin, I’ll leave this matter to you. If you encounter insurmountable resistance, withdraw immediately. The Kingdom has already lost General Bao; we cannot afford to lose you as well," said the Black Dragon Emperor with a profound implication.

This was him planting a psychological suggestion in Mo Qilin, a suggestion that would be magnified infinitely at a critical moment.

People who truly face death squarely are few.

"Your subordinate understands!"

Mo Qilin knelt on one knee as he received his orders, unaware of the kind of enemy he would be facing.

...

Two days hurried past.

At the Flowing Fire mountain range, the number of cultivators around the lake was increasing, with people often foolishly plunging into the lake bed. Cultivators above the Ascending Mortal Realm could barely escape heavily wounded, while the rest died without a whole corpse.

"Tsk, tsk, another one with a death wish."

Leaning against the trunk of a tree, Qin Jun jeered with a playful smile, looking in the direction of about a dozen cultivators floating above the lake surface who, after exchanging glances, all clenched their teeth and leapt into the lake.

Daji rolled her eyes and said, "You just like seeing people die, don’t you?"

"Not at all, I just like watching people overestimate their own capabilities," Qin Jun replied, shrugging his shoulders with a smile.

Sha Wujing, Li, and the Roaring Sky Dog had already grown accustomed to it; a day without bickering between Daji and Qin Jun would actually be strange.

As for the Red Boy, who knew where he had run off to play.

"Let’s wait over here!"

Just then, laughter came from the woods, and immediately afterward four men and women emerged.

Turing his head to look, Qin Jun remarked in surprise, well, it’s this lad!

The newcomer was none other than Jiang Ming’s group, who had previously boasted about being sworn brothers with Qin Jun, something that Qin Jun remembered very well.

Show off all you want, just don’t use my name to do it!

"Greetings to the gentlemen and lady, I am Jiang Ming!"

The moment Jiang Ming saw Daji and Li, his eyes nearly popped out, as he walked over and greeted them with a bow and a smile, while maintaining an air of seriousness.

Qin Jun stared at him with a teasing gaze, remaining silent.

Am I not your sworn brother? How come you don’t recognize me?

"Hey, my elder brother is speaking to you. Could you show a little courtesy?"

The only girl among the four couldn’t help but scold, like a mother wolf protecting her cubs.