The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 440: The Supreme Treasure

Chapter 440: Chapter 440: The Supreme Treasure

"Change the name? I’m afraid that might not be advisable,"

"The Imperial Dynasty has been established for ten thousand years; it has become a tradition. How could a name change be possible?"

"Changing names is a common human desire, but in a short period of time, I’m afraid it won’t be easy to make people accept it."

"Alas, the bloodshed has begun!"

"Keep your voice down, be careful not to anger the Qin Emperor."

The civil and military officials of the original Imperial Dynasty murmured among themselves, buzzing like flies and causing a ruckus in the entire court hall.

"Hmph!"

Yuan Hong snorted coldly. As a ninth-layer Golden Immortal, he was a match for the Sacred Emperor of the original Imperial Dynasty.

With a single cold snort, the officials of the original Imperial Dynasty felt their blood churn and their breathing hastened, silencing the clamor immediately.

"In the future, the Imperial Dynasty shall be renamed the Great Qin Celestial Court; below it, the righteous and demonic paths will be known as the mortal realm!"

Qin Jun said with narrowed eyes and a smile. His words instantly set the entire hall abuzz; even gods and demons like Yuan Hong were startled.

The cultivation world had always been rife with legends that above the mortal realm was a Heavenly Realm where gods and immortals resided.

Qin Jun’s move was clearly meant to mythologize the Imperial Dynasty, or rather, to mythologize the Great Qin Celestial Court. As time passed, they would become immortals and deities spoken of in the mortal realm.

Although it was a great taboo, it was undeniably alluring.

Of course, there were some diehards. An old official suddenly stepped forward and rebuked loudly, "Your Majesty, this move is likely to mislead the people!"

His words found support among a few, but many more looked on with cold indifference, and some even anger in their eyes.

Who didn’t wish to become a god or an immortal?

Qin Jun spoke in a deep voice, "When the Human Clan first arose, there were no gods or immortals, just a group of people who walked ahead. Instead of having the common people believe in the old, illusory gods, why not have them believe in the Great Qin Celestial Court!"

He harbored an ambition, which was to summon Jiang Ziya, wield the ’Investiture of the Gods’ to establish the Celestial Court, creating a prototype for now. Though they could not enjoy the incense offerings of the mortal realm for now, in time, with accrued qi movement, they would become gods!

Old Man Yi looked at Qin Jun in astonishment. He was curious as to what exactly Qin Jun was thinking to come up with such an idea.

"This matter is settled, no further objections will be tolerated, or death awaits!"

Qin Jun declared coldly. You idiots have no idea!

This would increase the cohesion of the Human Clan and of course, make it easier for him to earn fame points.

He felt no guilt whatsoever. The kingdoms and dynasties of this world, much like the societies of Old Earth, were mostly old-fashioned in their thinking. What was wrong with him becoming the Divine Emperor and guiding their beliefs?

In any world, the hierarchy was a pyramid, with room for only one at the top!

The moment he declared such domineering words, the court hall fell instantly silent.

The officials of the original Imperial Dynasty were angered but dared not speak. Then Qin Jun continued, outlining the new rules of the Great Qin Celestial Court for all to hear.

Following Qin Jun’s enumeration, everyone fell deep into thought.

Qin Jun directly dismissed the sacred laws of the former Imperial Dynasty, laying down new ones. The first being a prohibition on killing civilians, high-ranking officials and commoners were subject to the same law; second, the tax system, similar to that of the Great Qin Kingdom, was much more lenient than the original Imperial Dynasty; third, military reform, increasing the benefits and salaries of soldiers; fourth, the re-zoning of various flying islands, and so on. His verbal decrees brought surprised delight to the faces of the officials of the original Imperial Dynasty.

They had thought Qin Jun to be domineering, but they did not expect him to have such a benevolent ruler’s demeanor in governance.

After speaking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Qin Jun finally stopped, his mouth dry and tongue parched. If Daji were here, she could have served him tea and water.

"Oh, and send orders to the Empress and Imperial Consorts, have them come over as well," Qin Jun said with a smile, easing the atmosphere.

Most were still in shock; Qin Jun’s rules were beyond their wildest imagination. Although they were not yet detailed, they were beneficial to the common people and even promoted the development of the cultivation world, especially the proposal for cultivation academies.

Qin Jun suggested establishing cultivation academies across the land, holding competitions at intervals to select talents and draw the top geniuses to the Great Qin Celestial Court as much as possible.

Such rules were not unheard of in other dynasties, but they had not become a trend, and they were certainly not present within the Imperial Dynasty. All the major forces and sects held onto their talents tightly. If Qin Jun were to vigorously promote the cultivation academies, it would inevitably have a major impact on the influence of the sects, maybe even overturning them.

"Alright, tomorrow I shall begin seclusion to break through to the Earth Immortal Realm, during which time Liu Bowen will act on my behalf, and no one is to counter him!"

Qin Jun declared solemnly. Liu Bowen’s loyalty had reached the maximum value, staunchly devoted. Qin Jun could completely trust him. Although Liu Bowen’s cultivation was not outstanding, his political acumen was unmatched at the moment.

The crowd was speechless.

To break through to the Earth Immortal Realm?

Damn it, the lord of the Southern Domain’s Human Clan hasn’t even broken through to the Earth Immortal Realm...

Although they complained internally, no one dared voice their thoughts.

...

That night, Qin Jun and Zhu Yanqing indulged in passions, enjoyed music, and rejoiced through the night.

Afterward, Qin Jun held Zhu Yanqing and said with a smile, "My Imperial Consort, from now on, you will be the Empress Consort. I decree that from now on, you will be the head of the Saint Sect, and you need not worry about the succession of the Spiritual Girl."

Zhu Yanqing listened with a heart full of sweetness, nodded lightly, then lay on Qin Jun’s chest, listening to the beating of his heart in silence.

"Ding! The Silver Dragon Soul Extinguishing Spear has successfully absorbed the soul of an early-stage Taiyi Scattered Immortal Realm cultivator, transforming into an acquired spiritual treasure!"

The system’s notification sound suddenly rang out, catching Qin Jun off guard. It’s already an acquired spiritual treasure?

Above magical instruments come magical treasures, spiritual treasures, and supreme treasures, each grade subdivided into acquired and innate.

The Silver Dragon Soul Extinguishing Spear had ascended three levels!

His Nine Dragons Supreme Emperor Robe was also only an acquired spiritual treasure, while the Seven Star Sword was an innate spiritual treasure.

It’s worth mentioning that among his possessions was an acquired supreme treasure, higher in grade than both the Silver Dragon Soul Extinguishing Spear and the Nine Dragons Supreme Emperor Robe. It was none other than the Sky Water Jade obtained from the Abyss Sect, capable of restraining fire-attribute cultivators. An Yansha had nearly destroyed Red Boy with it.

Qin Jun had always kept the Sky Water Jade in his mythological space, rarely encountering fire-attribute cultivators stronger than himself.

Similarly, the Abyss Bracelet obtained from An Yansha of the Abyss Sect was another acquired supreme treasure—one of the sect’s treasures, a pity that it had fallen into his hands. Nangong Lietian could only admit defeat.

According to the system, the Abyss Bracelet had not exhibited even one-tenth of its potential in An Yansha’s hands. To unleash half of its power, one needed to reach the Taiyi Realm, and to claim ownership, one must have reached the Earth Immortal Realm. Thus, this supreme treasure was also left unused.

Qin Jun had always been curious about how the Abyss Sect came to possess two supreme treasures.

Perhaps they were obtained from the God Temple, but was the God Temple that generous? It’s estimated that not even the third acquired supreme treasure could be found throughout the entire Imperial Dynasty.

Even spiritual treasures were rare.

It seems that in the future, it might be worth having a talk with Nangong Lietian.

"You should sleep first; I’m going out to practice with my spear,"

Qin Jun said with a smile, getting up. He could no longer contain his eagerness to test the strength of the Silver Dragon Soul Extinguishing Spear, now an acquired spiritual treasure.

Zhu Yanqing looked at him with puzzlement. Practicing with the spear in the dead of night?

Could it be an overflow of vigor?

At that thought, Zhu Yanqing’s cheeks blushed once more.