The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 262: The New Emperor Ascends the Throne

Chapter 262: Chapter 262: The New Emperor Ascends the Throne

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

As they entered the grand doors of the Imperial Palace, the palace guards on both sides knelt and shouted, their faces brimming with fervor.

Qin Jun, leading Li by the hand, walked straight in. Although the great battle five days earlier had destroyed the Vermilion Bird Terrace and one-fourth of the urban district, the Imperial Palace was unaffected. Now that Qin Jun had moved into the palace, those princes and ministers who had betrayed him were imprisoned, to be punished according to their crimes. With respect to the princes, he did not completely eradicate them; even if they had rebelled against him, he merely demoted them to commoners.

He wasn’t afraid of these princes rising up again. If there were a next time, Qin Jun wouldn’t care about blood-related sentiments anymore.

"You as the empress, will Daji agree?" Qin Jun asked with a smile as they walked.

In truth, he had someone in mind for the position of empress from early on.

Upon hearing this, Li’s face fell, looking troubled. Although her cultivation was higher than Daji’s, she was firmly managed by Daji, which Qin Jun could not understand.

While the two of them chatted and laughed, the palace steward Shen Yan hurried over from a shaded path nearby.

"Your Highness, it’s time to have the imperial robe tailored," Shen Yan said urgently.

The coronation was tomorrow, and yet Qin Jun was not in a rush.

It was truly a case of the emperor being less anxious than his eunuchs.

"No need, I already have an imperial robe," Qin Jun said, waving his hand. Such was the tradition in the Qianyue Kingdom, where each emperor would personally have an imperial robe tailored. Perhaps because the Qian Emperor was somewhat rebellious, he didn’t wish to follow in Emperor Taizu’s footsteps.

The robe he referred to was none other than the previously acquired Nine-clawed Supreme Imperial Robe. Although he couldn’t get the Nine-clawed Supreme Imperial Robe to recognize him as its master yet, he could still wear it!

Even the Jade Emperor’s robe couldn’t compare to the one from this realm.

The Nine-clawed Supreme Imperial Robe was an acquired spiritual treasure—above magical instruments. Magical treasures are divided into two main realms: acquired and innate, with smaller realms consisting of magical instruments, spiritual treasures, and supreme treasures.

The Sky Water Jade and the bronze bracelet were both acquired supreme treasures, a level higher than the Nine-clawed Supreme Imperial Robe.

One had to admit, Qin Jun now possessed quite a few treasures.

"By the way, Your Highness, shall we delay the coronation ceremony? There are already over ten kingdoms willing to come and celebrate for Your Highness..." Shen Yan asked cautiously. After several months without seeing him, Shen Yan, who once treated Qin Jun like a child, now regarded him as a sovereign, and dared not act as casually as before.

Qin Jun waved his hand, smiling, "No need to delay. We can accept gifts, but I’m too lazy to meet them. Moreover, we still need to newly assign court officials and soldiers."

Lei Zhenzi and others had achieved extraordinary merits and must be granted titles, but since he had not yet been crowned, everyone thought it could wait a while longer. However, Qin Jun had already distributed power to them; they were only lacking official titles.

As the emperor, he would receive system rewards upon his coronation, and he needed to quickly strengthen the Qianyue Kingdom. He also had to go to the Abyss Sect to rescue the little Torch Dragon.

His vendetta against the Abyss Sect had reached a point where it was a matter of life and death!

Shen Yan wanted to say more but hesitated, feeling that Qin Jun’s approach was somewhat inappropriate, as it might offend other kingdoms. But upon further thought, given the present Qianyue Kingdom’s transformation, it was indeed necessary to assert the proper stance. If Qin Jun had to personally meet representatives from each kingdom, then they would be considered equals with the kingdom, wouldn’t they?

One must know that kingdoms offer tributes to empires, and the emperor never personally receives them. Envoys from the kingdoms don’t even have the right to step foot in the imperial capital.

"By the way, we should also continue with the imperial examinations."

Qin Jun reminded them coldly. He had never forgotten Chen Shuli, a man brimming with great moral integrity. The wondrous use of sacred qi was no simple matter; such a promising talent must be cultivated.

"I will speak to Grandmaster Jia and Lord Jin Xing," Shen Yan said, nodding. Then he stopped walking and no longer followed Qin Jun and his companion.

Watching their departing figures, Shen Yan couldn’t help but sigh, "Heaven bless our Qianyue Kingdom, for bestowing upon us such a sovereign."

...

The news of Qin Jun’s imminent ascension to the throne spread like a typhoon across the country. Even before the rumors of the great battle with the Abyss Sect had died down, Qin Jun swiftly declared his intention to ascend the throne, to the jubilation of the entire Qianyue Kingdom.

"If His Highness Yue crowns himself king, our store will offer free food and drink for one day – help yourselves!"

"His Highness Yue has saved us from disaster time and again. If he doesn’t become emperor, I won’t accept it!"

"Indeed, even the former emperor never possessed the presence of His Highness Yue."

"Haha, I’m going to the capital to watch!"

"I heard His Highness Yue intends to change the national title. What do you think? I find it good. It’s about time the Qianyue Kingdom underwent a complete makeover!"

Every city was abuzz with the topic, and everyone who heard it smiled. Qin Jun had only been back for five days, and even though the capital had not yet recovered, he had already issued an order to reduce taxes, elevating public morale even higher.

It had to be said, after all, the world thrives on interests; the tax cut meant an increase in the income of the common people, who naturally were pleased with the idea of Qin Jun becoming their emperor. Crude talk, but logical reasoning.

Various cultivation factions and clans also began to prepare gifts.

When the news reached the Nanzhuo Dynasty, Ao Wujian, who had been crowned as the emperor, frowned upon hearing it.

"The lad is rushing to the throne right after a big battle; he must have his own plans," Ao Wujian murmured to himself. The civil and military officials below in the hall looked at each other, their fear of Qin Jun even greater than their fear of Ao Wujian.

After all, it was with Qin Jun’s help that Ao Wujian could become emperor.

"Your Majesty, should we send a gift?" a minister asked gravely.

The mention of sending a gift changed the officials’ expressions – clearly, no one wanted to deal with Qin Jun.

"Of course, we must!" Ao Wujian said with a smile. After a moment’s thought, he added, "I will personally deliver the gift!"

These words shocked the entire court.

"Your Majesty, it is hardly proper for you to go in person..." a general immediately stood up to persuade, concerned about the embarrassment it would cause the dynasty if the emperor personally delivered a gift to the new king of a kingdom.

Ao Wujian stood up and waved his hand dismissively, "If even the Abyss Sect could not handle Qin Jun, do you think our Nanzhuo Dynasty can stop the rise of the Qianyue Kingdom?"

No one answered. The answer was obviously no.

"Tomorrow is the day of Qin Jun’s coronation. I will set off now!" Ao Wujian declared decisively.

...

As the moon set and the sun rose, Qin Jun got up early with the first light of dawn.

He took out the Nine-clawed Supreme Imperial Robe, asking the maids to help dress him in it.

"Your Highness, this imperial robe really is majestic," Shen Yan said, covering his mouth with a snickering laugh at the side, the unmistakable gesture of a eunuch.

Qin Jun chuckled, "That’s right, and from today onwards, you can’t call me Your Highness anymore."

Shen Yan paused, then smiled, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

That title, ’Your Majesty,’ made Qin Jun feel light as air.

He was finally about to ascend the throne and become emperor!

At that moment, Daji and Li entered the palace, and when they saw Qin Jun dressed in the Nine-clawed Supreme Imperial Robe, their eyes lit up.

The magnificent robe was embroidered with Nine-clawed Golden Dragons, and the jewels on it sparkled, emitting an invisible majesty that would make anyone facing a stern Qin Jun tremble in fear.

The Nine-clawed Supreme Imperial Robe, after all, was an acquired spiritual treasure, inherently impressive, instilling a sense of dread and reverence in people’s souls.