The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 248: The Death of the Qian Emperor

Chapter 248: Chapter 248: The Death of the Qian Emperor

"Why bother with these empty formalities? I’ve only been gone for a few days."

Qin Jun said to Evening Star with slight irritation, then he flew straight to Guan Yu and gave him a bear hug, laughing heartily, "Second Brother, it’s been a long time since we last saw each other!"

His first significant battle that made him famous was thanks to Guan Yu, so he always held him in high esteem.

Regardless of historical accuracy, which descendant of Huaxia doesn’t praise Guan Yunchang’s loyalty and proud spirit?

"Your Highness, from now on, don’t call me Second Brother anymore, call me Yunchang!" Guan Yu said with a smile as he stroked his beard, looking at Qin Jun who had reached the fifth level of the Ascending Mortal Realm, he couldn’t help but feel a bit dazed.

When they last parted, Qin Jun was merely at the Foundation Establishment stage, and Guan Yu hadn’t expected such a leap in just a few months.

It seems that the descendant of his lord is truly blessed by heaven!

Guan Yu thought with a sigh, while Qin Jun shook his head and smiled, "That doesn’t seem right, I still prefer to call you Second Brother."

"Your Highness, you must not, you will be a king in the future, and it’s inappropriate for you to address me in such a manner," Guan Yu laughed. Now that those in the Transforming Void Realm are no longer considered superior in Qin Jun’s ranks, Guan Yu was well aware of his standing.

Qin Jun pondered for a moment, finding the reasoning sound, and did not persist any further.

An emperor must have dignity and dominance!

After that, the group flew towards the lord’s mansion in Yuguan City, and along the way, many people complimented Qin Jun, most of whom were officers of the Dragonrise Army or generals from Yuguan City.

Upon arriving at the lord’s mansion, maids and servants lined up in two rows inside the mansion, their heads bowed, waiting for Qin Jun.

"Your Highness, you’ve finally returned!"

Jia Xun bowed excitedly and said with a smile, Qin Jun waved his hand and laughed, "Why are you still here? Why haven’t you returned to the capital?"

Jia Xun, as the Grand Tutor of the Nanzhuo Dynasty and carrying heavy responsibilities, should have returned to the capital to report back. Could it be that he had been waiting specifically for him?

With this thought, Qin Jun was somewhat moved.

This old fellow had been taking care of Qin Jun all along in every possible way. Hmm, he’d have to promote him in the future.

"Your Highness, the situation at court is somewhat chaotic right now," Jia Xun suddenly said, finding it difficult to begin.

Qin Jun frowned, sensing he had something to say, and waved his hand, "Let’s talk inside!"

Jia Xun nodded and followed Qin Jun, along with Daji and the others.

"Your Highness, why are you carrying a child on your back? Isn’t that child yours and Daji’s?"

Li Yuanba curiously stared at the little Torch Dragon, his cultivation not high enough to see through the little Torch Dragon’s true nature.

His words caused everyone to suppress their laughter, Daji’s face turned slightly red, and she reprimanded, "You brat, don’t talk nonsense. We’ve only been apart for a few days, how could we have a child!"

Qin Jun, walking ahead, quietly rejoiced; Li Yuanba was truly a divine assistant.

"Then how many days does it take to have a child?" Li Yuanba turned into a curious baby and kept asking, causing Daji to twitch the corner of her mouth, wishing she could slap him away.

"This is the Divine Beast Torch Dragon, which with a single breath can blow away a ninth-level Earth Immortal. Yuanba, show some respect," Sha Wujing reminded, causing everyone to draw in a breath of cold air.

Guan Yu, trailing at the rear, narrowed his eyes and a helpless smile appeared on his face; he truly could no longer keep up with Qin Jun’s core team.

Evening Star and the others were also surprised as they looked towards the little Torch Dragon, having heard that Qin Jun’s divine beast had just been born.

A just-born divine beast with Immortal Realm cultivation?

Without comparison, there’s no harm felt.

Even the conceited Li Bai couldn’t help but smile wryly. More and more freaks were joining Qin Jun’s ranks, and he could no longer maintain even the top three, no, even the top five positions!

Red Boy, Sha Wujing, Evening Star, Little Torch Dragon, Li Yuanba, Roaring Sky Dog, Black and White Impermanence joined forces...

Damn!

I’ve actually fallen so far behind...

Li Bai felt his heart turn as cold as water in this moment, almost bursting into poetic fervor in his anger and sadness.

Soon, a group of people entered the main hall. Chen Qingzhi, who had been promoted to Great General, accompanied by several soldiers of the White-robed Army, barred those of insufficient rank from entry. Only Qin Jun’s confidants could enter the hall, including the city lord of Yuguan City who wasn’t qualified to intervene.

"Speak, what’s the matter?"

Qin Jun sat down at the head seat and asked, looking at his subordinates with pride in his heart.

A True Immortal Realm powerhouse, Red Boy.

Three Immortal Realm powerhouses, Evening Star, Sha Wujing, Little Torch Dragon.

Six Earth Immortal Realm powerhouses, Li Yuanba, Xu Guiku, Li Bai, Roaring Sky Dog, Black and White Impermanence.

Four Transforming Void Realm powerhouses, Guan Yu, Daji, Fa Hai, Li.

There were many Ascending Mortal Realm powerhouses, who Qin Jun no longer regarded with importance.

"The emperor is dead..." Jia Xun said through clenched teeth, not even daring to look into Qin Jun’s eyes. He was well aware of the relationship between the Qian Emperor and Qin Jun, and feared Qin Jun’s wrath.

But Qin Jun merely frowned and asked, "What exactly happened?"

In the depths of his heart, Qin Jun still felt a tremor of rage, but his fondness for the Qian Emperor was limited. After all, it was the Qian Emperor himself who had decreed his demotion, even having him transported out of the city in front of the common folk. That humiliation and disgrace made him instinctively angry even now.

Perhaps the Qian Emperor had once cherished Qin Jun, but due to his former self’s ignorance and carelessness, that affection had turned into heartache, leading to Qin Jun’s expulsion. Although it was meant to protect him, it was a one-sided wish that didn’t consider Qin Jun’s own feelings. The Qin Jun who had crossed over didn’t feel grateful; in a sense, Qin Jun wasn’t just a traveler between worlds, but a reincarnation, awakening only after his former self had died.

Being a prince and demoted to the borderlands was something no self-respecting person could accept!

However, when Qin Jun later returned to the capital, the Qian Emperor treated him fairly well, which was one of the reasons why Qin Jun had not usurped the throne before.

"The incident occurred four days ago, a mysterious powerhouse infiltrated the imperial palace and assassinated His Majesty..." Jia Xun said cautiously, instinctively glancing towards Qin Jun, and sure enough, Qin Jun’s expression was very grim.

A vengeance for a father’s murder cannot be shared under the same heavens!

Although Qin Jun had long planned to claim the throne upon his return, he had never thought of killing the Qian Emperor. Patricide, a heinous act, was something he could never commit.

"Have you found out which kingdom or power the murderer comes from?" Qin Jun asked with a heavy voice.

"We haven’t been able to determine that yet, but I was with Brother Li at the imperial palace prior to the incident. Even Brother Li couldn’t stop the assailant, who was at least at the Earth Immortal Realm level. Considering our enemies, only the Nanzhuo Dynasty and the Abyss Sect have the resources to dispatch such a powerful individual," Jia Xun pondered.

Brother Li?

Qin Jun looked at Li Bai and Li Yuanba with confusion, to which Li Bai replied with a face full of guilt, "It is my negligence. The speed of the attacker was simply too fast, and they were highly skilled in the art of concealment..."

Li Bai wasn’t flustered inside. Who didn’t know the past between Qin Jun and the Qian Emperor?

"Abyss Sect!"

Qin Jun muttered to himself, his eyes cold as ice, causing Jia Xun to break into a cold sweat.

The Nanzhuo Dynasty would not send someone to kill the Qian Emperor, having no motive. Ao Wujian would certainly know of Qin Jun’s intention to become emperor, so there was no reason to help him achieve that.

Only the Abyss Sect would have a motive to strike, intending to give Qin Jun a wakeup call!

"Your Highness, you must not act rashly. The Abyss Sect is too far from us, we must plan for the long term. The priority is to strengthen ourselves," Evening Star advised in a gentle voice.