The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 263: Admired by a Million People

Chapter 263: Chapter 263: Admired by a Million People

Once Qin Jun had donned his nine-dragon Supreme Emperor’s robe, the group finally left the palace.

Outside the palace, a hundred Forbidden Guards were waiting. As soon as Qin Jun emerged, they knelt down in unison and shouted, "We greet Your Majesty!"

Qin Jun smiled with satisfaction, then strolled towards the golden palanquin at the bottom of the stairs. This enthronement ceremony, he had also planned to hold at the Vermilion Bird Platform, to declare to the whole world and display his imperial majesty!

Entering the palanquin, Daji and Li did not follow him, but went to another palanquin behind him. Usually they could share a palanquin with Qin Jun, but because of protocol, they couldn’t today. Although Qin Jun was very enlightened, Daji and Li both agreed with the concept, so he offered no objection.

After all, he didn’t want the whole world to mock him for being preoccupied with female company.

The eight Forbidden Guards lifted the golden palanquin and began to set off, and inside the palanquin, Qin Jun began to look forward with anticipation.

Once he declared himself Emperor, he would complete a main quest and receive five hundred thousand experience points, one God and Demon summoning opportunity, and one random draw chance!

There was originally a side quest to claim the throne before Zhu Yishi, but with Zhu Yishi’s death, that side quest went up in smoke.

"After several months since crossing over, I have finally carved out a foundation!"

Qin Jun felt a strong sense of achievement in his heart, almost to the point of tears, doubting that his parents and friends from his previous life would believe it if they could see him now.

About his former life, all he could do now was reminisce, and perhaps one day when he reached an incredibly high realm he could return to Earth. But who could say what the future would hold?

Maybe by the time he returned, everything would have changed beyond recognition.

As he was lost in his thoughts, the Forbidden Guards escorted Qin Jun out of the imperial palace. The streets in front of the palace had already been sealed off by the one hundred thousand Dragonrise soldiers, and the commoners and cultivators could only stand behind the soldiers, unable to approach.

"King Yue is coming out!"

"Pah! We should call him ’Your Majesty’ from now on!"

"Are these soldiers the legendary Dragonrise Army, huh? To think they all possess cultivation above the Foundation Establishment Realm, terrifying..."

"The Qianyue Kingdom is truly on the rise, just looking at the Dragonrise Army is evidence of that!"

"You frogs in a well, have you ever seen the White-robed Army?"

Sitting in the palanquin, Qin Jun was also distracted by these discussions. He couldn’t help but smile and ponder whether to expand his army or not.

Both Chen Qingzhi and the leaders of the Dragonrise Army had training qualities far surpassing those of the generals of the Qianyue Kingdom. Should the two sides merge, the military strength of the Qianyue Kingdom would only become stronger.

The journey from the imperial palace to the Vermilion Bird Platform was over ten miles, but fortunately, it was unobstructed thanks to the soldiers guarding along the way.

By the time they arrived at the Vermilion Bird Platform, it was noon. The area around the platform was now a sea of people, as a battle six days prior had leveled everything within two kilometers of the platform. For the coronation ceremony, Qin Jun had specifically ordered that no repairs be made to the area, and from this vantage point, it was nothing but heads as far as the eye could see, at least a million people, an extremely magnificent sight.

Officials from the court stood on the Vermilion Bird Platform, arranged in rows in front of the sacrificial altar. In the forefront stood Jia Xun, Evening Star, Li Bai, Red Boy, Lei Zhenzi, Sha Wujing, and others, followed by Xu Guiku, Zhuge Liang, and a host of ministers.

As for the old officials of the court, Qin Jun had not forced them to step down in favor of fresh blood. Of course, those officials and generals who had publicly opposed him had already packed up and left.

"We welcome His Highness King Yue!"

Nan Meng shouted loudly from the Vermilion Bird Platform. By now, he was thoroughly convinced by Qin Jun. Although he was likely to lose his position as Grand General, he still looked forward to the development of the Qianyue Kingdom.

Being the tail of a phoenix was still better than being the head of a chicken!

"We welcome His Highness King Yue!"

Tens of thousands of soldiers shouted in unison. Apart from the hundred thousand Dragonrise soldiers, the royal capital itself had tens of thousands of soldiers, all burly men who shouted together, shaking the heavens!

Soon, the onlookers also started shouting, causing Taibai Jinxing and others to be moved.

The golden sedan descended in front of the Vermilion Bird platform, and Qin Jun slowly pulled apart the curtain and stepped out, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned in a disdainful smile. An unruly and wild aura of dominance naturally emerged.

Amidst the cheering of over a million people, Qin Jun strode onto the Vermilion Bird platform, closely followed by Daji, Li, and Shen Yan, with the imperial guards stopping in front of the platform.

The newly rebuilt Vermilion Bird platform was square in shape, five hundred meters in length and width, and two meters tall. After stepping onto the platform, Qin Jun paused and swept his gaze around, the clear sky above, a million people shouting passionately, watching him; he couldn’t help but feel agitated despite his efforts to stay calm.

He wasn’t nervous!

He only felt his blood boiling!

Countless people pursue the throne and are aware of its benefits, but how many truly understand the feeling of standing in this position?

"Your Majesty, let’s head this way," Shen Yan reminded, using a voice transmission technique because of the overwhelming noise, otherwise, even if he shouted next to Qin Jun, he might hardly be heard.

What a magnificent scene it must be with over a million people shouting together?

Qin Jun turned and walked towards the sacrificial altar. In the Qianyue Kingdom, the coronation of a new emperor always required the sacrifice of a magical beast to the heavens, praying for the country’s peace and for favorable weather.

The civilian and military officials automatically made way; wherever Qin Jun went, the surrounding officials and soldiers would kneel respectfully, like waves of people.

Walking leisurely, Qin Jun moved slowly, deliberately relishing the moment.

As Li Bai said, one must enjoy life’s triumphs to the fullest!

Why shouldn’t he indulge when it’s his turn to enjoy?

Taibai Jinxing and the others also knelt down one after another. Their loyalty, all above ninety, didn’t resist such formalities, especially since even the strongest, Lei Zhenzi, knelt down first, they naturally did the same.

Moreover, if they simply bowed their heads and bent their waists, wouldn’t it be embarrassing for Qin Jun if word got out?

Although kneeling is highly regarded in this world, the relationship between master and servant is deemed even more significant. To take someone as your lord and not kneel is considered taboo, especially when your lord is Emperor Di.

"Bring up the sacrificial beast!"

Lei Zhenzi’s voice thundered, overpowering the voice of over a million people, and instantly quieted the heavens and the earth.

It was then that someone noticed a dark shadow flying through the sky, growing larger and closer. On a closer inspection, it turned out to be Li Yuanba, who carried a massive beast resembling a mountain, a monstrous pig, by one hand, startling many onlookers.

With a bang!

The monstrous pig landed next to Qin Jun, a pinnacle Golden Elixir realm creature. Finding such an Ascending Mortal beast within Qianyue Kingdom was as rare as phoenix feathers and dragon scales.

"Your Highness, I leave it to you," Li Yuanba said with a chuckle, then stepped aside.

Qin Jun’s smile widened, and dragon qi burst forth from his body with a roar. A three-clawed Golden Dragon coiled around him, complementing his Supreme Nine-Dragon Imperial Robe, creating a strong visual impact.

Whoosh——

The crowd around the Vermilion Bird platform was astounded. It was the first time for the civilians and cultivators of the Qianyue Kingdom to see dragon qi, and they were amazed.

Qin Jun waved his right hand towards the monstrous pig, the dragon qi howled and rushed at the pig, piercing through it, spilling blood all over the ground.

Dragon qi, inherently stronger than spiritual power, was no match for Qin Jun’s higher realm. Yet, the life force of the monstrous pig was incredibly tenacious, and it bore the pain, charging at Qin Jun.