The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 342: The Wolf Devours the Land of No Ownership

Chapter 342: Chapter 342: The Wolf Devours the Land of No Ownership

The legend of Death Valley is widely circulated in the Land Without a Lord, and who hasn’t heard that Death Valley once suppressed an ancient demon.

Anything related to the ancient times is sensitive, let alone an ancient demon.

Ancient demons are often synonymous with slaughter, must be even more ferocious than today’s Demonic Dao, after all, with the Imperial Dynasty suppressing them, the Demonic Dao would not dare to act recklessly.

But it was different during the ancient times, it is said that the law of the survival of the fittest was brought to its extreme.

Once the news that Qin Jun was possessed by an ancient demon spread, it surged uncontrollably throughout the Righteous Dao like a forest fire, even reaching inside the Great Qin Kingdom.

Suddenly, all kinds of criticisms filled the air.

When the news reached Guarding Slaughter City, it also caused a sensation.

In the lord’s mansion, You Fenghuang looked at Qin Jun, who was practicing his swordsmanship, with an urgent expression on her face. Since acquiring the Seven Star Sword, Qin Jun began to learn swordsmanship, but due to his low cultivation, he couldn’t make the Seven Star Sword acknowledge him as its master and could only use it as an ordinary weapon.

However, the durability of the Seven Star Sword was far beyond that of ordinary treasures, not to mention mortal weapons.

"You’re still so calm, the whole world outside is going crazy with rumors that you’ve been possessed by a demon, aren’t you worried?"

You Fenghuang asked impatiently, to which Qin Jun, without stopping his sword practice, replied with a smile, "The innocent can cleanse themselves, do I look like someone who has been possessed by a demon?"

He still looked as frivolous as ever; he certainly didn’t seem possessed!

You Fenghuang mocked to herself. From beginning to end, Qin Jun’s personality hadn’t undergone any drastic changes. If it were a possession, maybe the memories would remain, but the character and the entire temperament of the person would change.

"Even if the innocent can cleanse themselves, you need to explain, right now not only Guarding Slaughter City but also the Great Qin Kingdom are filled with rumors, you must speak up and explain."

You Fenghuang grabbed Qin Jun’s wrist, stopping his sword practice. Of course, with Qin Jun’s strength, if he had wanted to continue forcefully, she might have been injured.

Qin Jun shook his head with a smile: "What needs explaining? I am now beyond reproach; we can only implement measures internally."

No matter how he explained, those who besmirched him could always continue doing so.

Any clever person knew that he wasn’t possessed by a demon; the legend of Death Valley was just a myth, its truth uncertain. But the Righteous Dao needed an excuse, a pretext to join forces and eliminate Qin Jun!

"What measures?" You Fenghuang furrowed her brows and asked.

"Of course, reducing the taxes on the common people and merchants," Qin Jun said with a bright-eyed smile, which left You Fenghuang stunned.

It was rare in this world for those in power to care about the hearts of the people or the state of the country, focusing only on military strength.

You Fenghuang followed his line of thought and realized that indeed, the reason for the instability in the Great Qin Kingdom and cities like Guarding Slaughter City was the fear that Qin Jun would turn into a demon and harm them.

"What on earth is going through that head of yours every day?"

You Fenghuang asked curiously, but inside she was full of surprise; no wonder he was so composed, he had already planned ahead.

"One must never panic in adverse situations."

Qin Jun shook his head and said, releasing his hand from You Fenghuang and resuming his practice with the Seven Star Sword.

That very night, Qin Jun issued a decree to lower the taxes which spread through the Great Qin Kingdom and cities of the Land Without a Lord, causing both commoners and cultivators to clap their hands in approval.

"Qin Emperor is a good Emperor indeed!"

"Hmph, how could such an Emperor possibly be a demon?"

"Exactly, those self-righteous leaders of the Righteous Dao never care about the life and death of us at the bottom."

"Is Qin Emperor trying to win over the people’s hearts?"

"Even if he is, we are willing to be won over!"

The debate erupted once more, though this time, more voices were in support of Qin Emperor.

However, outside the Great Qin Kingdom and cities like Guarding Slaughter City, the entire Righteous Dao was still berating Qin Emperor, with various powers and Imperial Dynasties even preparing alliances to join forces and exterminate Qin Emperor.

Now, who couldn’t see that Qin Emperor’s rise was unstoppable; if they didn’t join forces to suppress him now, the Righteous Dao would end up under Qin’s name!

...

In the blink of an eye, half a month hurried by, with Li Cunxiao, Bai Qi, and Lei Zhenzi’s heavenly soldiers, along with Red Boy, Sha Wujing, Li Bai, and Zhuge Liang’s Dragonrise legion, plus Yuan Hong and Liu Bowen leading a new recruits legion, three armies continually conquered fortresses, taking down dozens of cities.

Qin Jun also utilized another opportunity to search for wise talents, combined with the first one, ten talented individuals had already begun to shine, all loyally serving at various levels of government.

The reward for expelling the Righteous Alliance included one random draw and a chance to enter the God and Demon instance.

Since Roaring Sky Dog and Li Yuanba had not yet returned, Qin Jun kept the God and Demon instance chance on hold. As for the random draw, he obtained blueprints for the creation of sky-shattering thunderbolts, which he handed to Zhuge Liang to complete. Zhuge Liang was an inventor himself, and with a group of skilled craftsmen, it was believed it wouldn’t take long before it could be used on the battlefield.

In these half a month, Qin Jun’s development was smooth, but the Righteous Dao was still in turmoil. It was said that a large power known as the Exorcism Alliance was growing rapidly; it included not only the Righteous Alliance and several other major powers of the same rank, but also more than ten Imperial Dynasties. They were continuously recruiting and buying horses, not launching an immediate attack on the Land Without a Lord, seemingly waiting for something.

Inside the lord’s mansion of Guarding Slaughter City.

Mo Xuanfeng, Giant Spirit God, Shen Gongbao, Gold Horn, Silver Horn, and Wang Yan were seated on either side of Qin Jun.

"How well is the Xuanfeng legion prepared?" Qin Jun asked Mo Xuanfeng with a smile. The Xuanfeng legion consisted of cultivators from the Xuanfeng Tribe and, after expansion, numbered two hundred thousand.

Mo Xuanfeng hurriedly replied, "Ready to fight at any moment!"

"Good, then you, Giant Spirit God, and Shen Gongbao will lead the Xuanfeng legion to prepare for the expedition!" Qin Jun nodded, his words exciting Mo Xuanfeng, Giant Spirit God, and Shen Gongbao.

Recently, Li Cunxiao, Bai Qi, Lei Zhenzi, Red Boy, Sha Wujing, Li Bai, Zhuge Liang, Yuan Hong, and Liu Bowen had made quite a name for themselves; the whole Land Without a Lord was discussing their grace and military achievements.

Bai Qi, Zhuge Liang, and Liu Bowen, despite their low cultivation, had military strategies that sent chills through the Land Without a Lord, especially Bai Qi, whose every battle resulted in rivers of blood, terrifying everyone.

Mo Xuanfeng and the others had been itching to join the fray upon hearing these rumors in Guarding Slaughter City. Upon receiving Qin Jun’s decree, they quickly stood and knelt to acknowledge the order.

"Wang Yan, how are the Cat People Clan doing?" Qin Jun looked towards an eager Wang Yan with a smile.

If the Cat People Clan were also deployed, it would mean five armies in total. Qin Jun estimated that it wouldn’t take long for the entire Land Without a Lord to fall into his hands.

"We’ve been ready for a long time!"

Wang Yan said, barely containing his excitement. Though the Cat People Clan was small in number, they had been trained into a special force, ready to wreak havoc.

"Gold Horn, Silver Horn, Wang Yan, you will also lead the Cat People army to prepare for the expedition," Qin Jun said with narrowed eyes and a smile.

Wang Yan was not only unbothered by the company of Gold Horn and Silver Horn but was quite pleased; after all, they were two True Immortal Realm powerhouses.

Qin Jun was looking forward to Gold Horn and Silver Horn ushering in the era of magical treasures.