The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 423: A Clash of Swords【Third Update】

Chapter 423: Chapter 423: A Clash of Swords【Third Update】

""Sister Zhu, if I’ve helped you vent your anger, couldn’t you give me a smile?"

With a sense of helplessness, Sun Lin whispered to Zhu Yanqing. The female cultivators at their table were sneakily glancing at him, feeling displeased in their hearts when they saw Zhu Yanqing’s cold demeanor towards their male idol.

Indeed, comparing oneself to others can be infuriating.

"Thank you," Zhu Yanqing said softly. She harbored an irreconcilable hatred towards the Divine Power Palace, and despite seeing Yang Shiqi of the Divine Power Palace severely injured by Sun Lin, she didn’t feel the slightest bit of joy.

After all, Yang Shiqi was from a younger generation and had no direct connection to the old grudges.

Ever since her heart had been occupied by Qin Jun, she had no fondness for any other exceptional men, not even for Sun Lin’s various attentions, which she found disdainful instead.

The son of Qilin, praised by all, but Zhu Yanqing could feel the arrogance in his bones; the man was too hypocritical.

"Sister Zhu..."

Just as Sun Lin was about to continue speaking, he was cut short as Zhu Yanqing suddenly stood up, causing the teacup in her hand to fall to the ground as well.

Zhu Yanqing covered her mouth, looking excitedly in one direction, her beautiful eyes even shimmering with tears. This scene caused Sun Lin an inexplicable heartache. He instinctively looked back and saw a handsome young man dressed in golden-threaded white clothes walking over, followed by a woman even more beautiful than Zhu Yanqing and a dwarf. Behind them were a burly man and an old beggar, making for a very strange entourage.

At the first sight of Qin Jun, Sun Lin felt an inexplicable aversion.

It was as if he had encountered his arch-nemesis.

Zhu Yanqing leaped into the air, flying towards Qin Jun. The female cultivators at her table were the only ones paying attention to her, while the other guests were focused on the competition in the night sky.

"Sister Zhu!"

Sun Lin called out softly, careful not to disturb the other guests.

At the sight of Zhu Yanqing’s excited smile, Qin Jun’s previously tense expression melted like an iceberg, and he immediately opened his arms to hug her tightly.

This scene left the female cultivators at Zhu Yanqing’s table with their mouths agape, and Sun Lin’s face instantly turned sour.

"Silly girl, have you been well recently?"

Qin Jun held Zhu Yanqing close, whispering in her ear. Though his body was younger than Zhu Yanqing’s, his mental age far exceeded hers.

"Not good, I’ve been waiting for you," Zhu Yanqing whispered back, her voice choked. She had wanted to say she was fine, but the words changed the moment they passed her lips.

Only in front of Qin Jun could she let down her façade.

Qin Jun gently stroked her hair, smiling, "Good girl, from now on, I’m here for you."

"Cough cough, mind the impact," Old Man Yi said in a strange tone.

Chang’e’s gaze flickered, her lips thin as leaves, slightly pursed, her thoughts inscrutable.

The Earth Traveler Monkey had a face full of envy, admiring the emperor’s good fortune.

The Spiritual Girl glanced towards the Sacred Emperor Peak, her eyes carrying a profound meaning.

At this moment, the Sacred Emperor had lost his composure. He stood up abruptly from the table, roaring, "Qin Emperor, how did they get here?"

The Empress and the Princess were seeing Qin Jun for the first time, and upon hearing the Sacred Emperor, they couldn’t help but examine Qin Jun and his company captured within the crystal ball.

"Your Majesty, please calm yourself. It seems the Qin Emperor is acquainted with the Spiritual Girl," the Princess said, reminding him.

The Empress’s gaze settled on Old Man Yi in the crystal ball’s image.

As if sensing her look, Old Man Yi looked up, his gaze meeting the Empress’s across the space, prompting her to quickly divert her eyes.

Meanwhile, Sun Lin approached Qin Jun and his group with a sullen expression, inquiring with a clasped fist, "Who might this brother be? I haven’t heard Sister Zhu mention you before?"

The relationship between Zhu Yanqing and Qin Jun had become a taboo within the Saint Sect, known only to a few. Even the Sacred Emperor was unaware, as the message’s suppression came from the Empress herself, making her intentions all the more intriguing.

"Get lost!"

Qin Jun said coldly, letting out a word that enraged Sun Lin.

"You!" Sun Lin was immediately enraged; his eyes sparkled with a strange flame, and his entire aura turned dreadfully sinister.

The pressure of the Earth Immortal Realm bore down on Qin Jun, but Qin Jun was no ordinary peak cultivator of the Transforming Void Realm. With his invincible body, the bloodline of the Extreme Flame Demon God, and the secret runes of formations, he felt not the slightest discomfort. Instead, he faced off against Sun Lin squarely.

Their confrontation also drew the attention of many guests.

Bang!

Jin Wuhui suddenly stood up, shattering his stool with the movement. His gaze was as sharp as an eagle’s as he stared fixedly at Qin Jun.

The guests at the same table were startled and looked at him, then turned to Qin Jun.

On the other side, Qi Xie’s expression changed slightly. Although he had guessed Qin Jun would come, he did not expect his arrival so soon. Looking at Sun Lin confronted by Qin Jun, a schadenfreude smile appeared on his face as he muttered to himself, "As expected, you two have clashed."

"It’s him!"

Xu Tianyou, pale-faced, exclaimed, his expression turning into one of grinding teeth in an instant.

Yang Shiqi, likewise looking ghastly, also turned his gaze toward Qin Jun.

Momentarily, more and more guests turned their attention in the direction of Qin Jun and another person.

They quickly noticed the eeriness of Sun Lin. It was the first time they had witnessed Sun Lin bursting forth with such a terrifying demeanor, even more so than during his recent bout with Yang Shiqi.

The two geniuses sparring in the night sky also stopped, and the observing elders were similarly stunned.

"It’s him!"

The Lord of the Divine General Palace and the Left General of Heaven’s Blessing exclaimed from within their respective palaces; though Qin Jun and the others were enshrouded by the demonic wind at that time, they could still see clearly.

Meanwhile, Qin Jun, holding Zhu Yanqing, coldly said, "You all hold back for now, let me deal with him personally!"

"Your Majesty..." Zhu Yanqing panicked. Although Sun Lin’s status didn’t compare to Qin Jun’s, his cultivation was genuinely that of the Earth Immortal Realm.

"No more words. When dealing with a love rival, one ought to fight to the death!"

Qin Jun interrupted her and released Zhu Yanqing, pulling her behind him.

"Your Majesty, this..." the Earth Traveler Monkey began to counsel but was silenced by a gesture from the Nine Spirits Yuan Saint.

Qin Jun might seem to have only the peak cultivation of the Transforming Void Realm, but with various powerful divine powers in his possession, he might actually be able to defeat Sun Lin.

"Who is that kid, daring to spout such arrogance, wanting to fight the Qilin’s son to the death?"

"Tsk tsk, it seems the Qilin’s son can also face a love rival!"

"Look at the Spiritual Girl’s reaction; she obviously likes this Young Master, completely disregarding the Qilin’s son."

"This is going to be good to watch!"

The guests buzzed with comments, and upon hearing them, Sun Lin’s face twisted into a cruel and hideous smile: "Just you?"

As he spoke, his body shook, and flames once again wrapped around him, causing Old Man Yi to exclaim in surprise, "The Qilin’s fire, how impressive."

Sun Lin started off by using the Qilin’s fire, clearly indicating the fury within his heart.

He hadn’t even held Zhu Yanqing’s hand, and seeing Qin Jun’s intimate embrace with her, he nearly went berserk.

I must kill him!

Kill him!

Sun Lin roared crazily in his heart; in almost a hundred years of life, he had never been this angry.

On his face, Qin Jun showed a disdainful smile, "A mere mortal flame dares to show off?"

"Ding! Side quest triggered—Defeat the Son of Qilin! Quest details: The host has generated lethal intentions towards Sun Lin, and Sun Lin has lethal intentions towards the host. If the host defeats Sun Lin, a random reward draw will be granted. If the host kills Sun Lin, a random reward draw and the unlocking of a new feature will be awarded!"