The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 277: The Five Overlords【Nine Updates】

Chapter 277: Chapter 277: The Five Overlords【Nine Updates】

At nightfall, the moon shone brightly, and the stars were sparse.

In the courtyard, Qin Jun sat cross-legged under a tree, practicing energy absorption, while Li Cunxiao and Lei Zhenzi stood guard on either side, so quiet that even the hissing of insects could be heard.

At that moment, a dark shadow suddenly appeared atop the courtyard wall, going unnoticed even by the vigilant Lei Zhenzi.

"Swoosh—"

Suddenly, a whistle startled Qin Jun and his companions, causing them to open their eyes, and they immediately saw the shadow standing on the courtyard wall, backlit by the moonlight.

Lei Zhenzi and Li Cunxiao leaped to their feet, with Lei Zhenzi asking in a deep voice, "Who goes there?"

His heart was a tempest because when he swept his Divine Consciousness over the stranger, he couldn’t discern their cultivation level.

"I am Yuan Hong, here to pledge allegiance to Emperor Qin," the person said.

As Yuan Hong leaped down from the courtyard wall and walked towards Qin Jun and the others, while introducing himself, Qin Jun instantly felt a surge of excitement.

My through-and-through ape!

You’ve finally come!

Yuan Hong was dressed in an animal skin outfit, covered in white fur, with a solemn and resolute face, a straight figure, and carried an iron rod on one shoulder, clearly a monkey demon to any observer.

Unlike the unrestrained and mischievous Sun Wukong, Yuan Hong was very serious and a great general under King Zhou.

"You claim allegiance, but should we just believe you? With an unknown origin, how can we dare to trust?" Lei Zhenzi demanded sternly, feeling an inherent pressure coming from Yuan Hong, and thus, instinctively resisting.

"Haha! Lei Zhenzi, there’s no need to be so tense. I’ve known Yuan Hong for quite some time," Qin Jun laughed heartily. Seeing Yuan Hong’s puzzled expression, he discreetly winked and made faces, making Yuan Hong immediately understand what he meant, and he nodded in agreement.

"Really?"

Lei Zhenzi swept his gaze between Qin Jun and Yuan Hong, puzzled. Then, Qin Jun quickly walked up to Yuan Hong and gave him a bear hug, with Yuan Hong smiling back, a bit awkwardly.

This scene immediately dispelled any doubts in Lei Zhenzi’s mind, as Qin Jun’s ability to recruit powerful allies was already renowned far and wide.

Li Cunxiao did not speak, but his eyes were locked onto Yuan Hong, revealing a hint of combativeness.

This guy was as crazy as Li Yuanba, and had even challenged Lei Zhenzi, Red Boy, and Sha Wujing to duels—only to be instantly defeated, which is why he could only share the hard fate of being Li Yuanba’s sworn brother.

"Haha, Yuan Hong is very strong. Come, tonight we will not rest until we’re drunk!"

Qin Jun slapped Yuan Hong’s shoulder and laughed. He suddenly felt that summoning Yuan Hong was actually a good move—if it had been Sun Wukong, he probably couldn’t have controlled him.

This statement made Lei Zhenzi cast a thoughtful look at Yuan Hong, while Li Cunxiao’s eyes gleamed with excitement. If it weren’t for Qin Jun’s presence, he would have surely sought to learn from Yuan Hong right then and there.

After this night, Qin Jun would have another follower by his side, and a monkey demon at that.

In a land without masters, having a demon king as a follower was not a rare occurrence, nor were there Daoist priests to slay demons and exorcise evils.

...

Two days flitted by.

In the courtyard, while practicing with his spear, Qin Jun asked impatiently, "Is Bone Eroding Tribulation playing us for fools? Why hasn’t anyone from the Abyss Sect made contact yet?"

Liu Bowen, Lei Zhenzi, Li Cunxiao, and Yuan Hong were sitting around a stone table drinking when they heard him. Liu Bowen laughed and said, "That man is lacking in courage now and only thinks about surviving; he shouldn’t deceive us. Besides, such a signal transmission would inevitably take its time."

Qin Jun stabbed his spear into the ground, the sharp force piercing the soil and revealing a small hole of indeterminable depth.

His spear technique had reached a certain realm—energized spear force emanated from his body, which he could retract or unleash at will. Yet, he still fell just a little short of piercing through that thin barrier.

According to Yuan Hong, breaking through that barrier would enable him to comprehend his own Spear Intent, reaching the realm where he becomes one with his spear, where a single casual thrust would possess his ultimate strength.

It appeared to be just a step away, but it was causing Qin Jun endless headaches.

"This is bad!"

Just at that moment, You Fenghuang hurriedly stepped into the courtyard. Without her veil, her extremely beautiful face was full of fear.

Qin Jun put away his spear and asked, "What’s wrong?"

"People from the Four Divine Sect have arrived!" You Fenghuang said gravely, prompting Qin Jun to raise an eyebrow.

He had originally thought that the Four Divine Sect would launch a surprise attack, but they had instead come knocking in broad daylight.

"Let’s go and meet the Four Divine Sect," said Qin Jun after he stored the Silver Dragon Soul-Slaying Spear in his mythology space. Lei Zhenzi and the others quickly followed.

Soon, they arrived at the front gate of the mansion. Dan Mingzi’s subordinates stood in a line before the gate. Looking down the street, they saw five figures strolling leisurely toward them. They proceeded unhurriedly, their footsteps thundering like heavy hammers against everyone’s chests, filling the street with a solemn and threatening ambiance.

Qin Jun commented with interest, "Just five people? And they’re walking so slowly. It seems they’re looking to establish their authority by stepping over me."

He had anticipated that the Four Divine Sect would attempt a sudden sneak attack or send a group of cultivators to besiege the mansion; he did not expect a mere five people.

This suggested that these five were very strong—at the very least, the Four Divine Sect believed they could defeat Li Cunxiao!

"It’s the Five Tyrants of the Left Dragon Hall!" Dan Mingzi’s face turned grave as he spoke.

He turned to Qin Jun to explain, "The Four Divine Sect is divided into the Left Dragon Hall, Right Tiger Hall, North Xuanwu Palace, and South Vermilion Palace. Among them, the Left Dragon Hall is the strongest. These five are brothers in arms, all with Earth Immortal Realm cultivation, and the eldest, Xia Li, is said to have surpassed the Earth Immortal Realm! They bully and dominate the lawless lands, known as the Five Tyrants."

After speaking, he quietly observed Qin Jun’s expression and found that Qin Jun showed no signs of panic but instead wore a mocking smile.

Could it be that this Demon General was yet to reveal his true strength?

Dan Mingzi looked toward Li Cunxiao and inevitably his gaze fell on Lei Zhenzi and Yuan Hong. He noticed a detail—whether intentional or not, Li Cunxiao’s position was slightly behind Lei Zhenzi and Yuan Hong.

Meanwhile, atop the roof of a multistory building, an old monk lay on the eaves, enjoying the show; it was none other than Sang Liang, who had earlier tried to deceive Qin Jun.

"Tsk tsk, the Four Divine Sect even sent out the Five Tyrants—pure suicide. They didn’t even bother to understand their enemy," Sang Liang clucked in amazement, as if he already knew Qin Jun’s true identity.

Looking down at Qin Jun below, he couldn’t help but sigh, "The first and second ranks on the people’s leaderboard gathered together. The lawless lands are bound to become even more exciting."

On the other side, as the Five Tyrants strolled closer, Qin Jun got a clear view of their figures. They were all imposing men, dressed in purple brocade robes. Although they seemed to walk slowly, the oppressive aura they emitted made the cultivators on both sides of the street afraid to breathe too loudly.

The fame of the Five Tyrants from the Four Divine Sect was well-known in the lawless lands. Anyone who had spent time there had heard of their reputation.

"Big brother, let me make the first move. It’s been a while since I’ve had some fun," said a man with a ten-centimeter scar on his left face, grinning viciously. He was the third among the Five Tyrants, known as Xia Xu.

As he spoke, a long saber suddenly appeared in his right hand—the blade was pitch black and its edge as white as a fish’s belly, casting an intimidating cold glint in the sunlight.

"Hm," replied Xia Li, who walked in the center, indifferently as though he already considered Qin Jun and his companions dead.

"Ding! Side quest triggered—Slay the Five Tyrants of the Four Divine Sect! Completing the quest will award 1,000,000 experience points and one random draw."

Not surprisingly, the voice of the system sounded in Qin Jun’s mind. The Five Tyrants of the Four Divine Sect were no simple matter; it would have been unjust for a quest not to trigger.