The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 453: The Secret of the Dao Fruit

Chapter 453: Chapter 453: The Secret of the Dao Fruit

"This guy looks pretty strong,"

Qin Jun said with a twist of his neck, a smile on his face, showing no signs of panic. On the contrary, Qi Xie was extremely nervous. In the previous battle, dozens of people, including him, were no match for Duan Qinglan, which highlighted the vast gap between the two sides.

Duan Qinglan soon arrived in front of the two men. He hovered in the air, looking down at Qin Jun and said indifferently, "You managed to escape from the Underworld Barbarian Pig’s body, which shows some skill. Fight me!"

So direct?

Qin Jun raised an eyebrow, and without ceremony, reached directly for the Seven Star Sword at his waist. As their eyes met, the air between them became charged with the smell of gunpowder, causing Qi Xie to break out in a cold sweat.

He really wanted to urge Qin Jun to reconsider, but seeing Qin Jun’s rebellious face and Duan Qinglan brimming with fighting intent, he knew he couldn’t talk them out of this battle.

"Ding! Side quest triggered—Conquer the Heavenly Convention! Quest details: Defeat all participants from outside the Southern Domain without counting those killed in battle, lasting until the end of the Heavenly Convention. Upon completion, the host will gain one God and Demon summoning opportunity and one skill inheritance opportunity!"

The system prompt suddenly sounded, making Qin Jun’s smile grow even stronger.

It was setting him up against everyone!

But he loved it!

Though millions of people may stand in my way, I shall go forward!

With that thought, Qin Jun beckoned to Duan Qinglan with a smile and said, "Come on!"

With his already devilishly handsome face, his smile seemed full of provocation and disdain, making Duan Qinglan snort coldly and dive down immediately.

Qi Xie hurriedly pushed himself away—the gods fight, the mortals retreat to avoid accidental harm.

...

Below Sacred Emperor Peak, at the Heavenly Platform.

"My God! Another qi movement pillar has dissipated!"

"It hasn’t been long, and already seven geniuses are dead!"

"Is the Heavenly Convention really this brutal?"

"It’s terrifying. I wonder how many will be left by the end of the Heavenly Convention."

"Hey, look, Jin Wuhui’s qi movement pillar is starting to rise!"

The civilians and cultivators were buzzing with discussions, and even the civil and military officials on the high platform were anxiously watching the qi movement pillars of the participants on the hundred-zhang earth wall.

Less than half an hour since the start of the Heavenly Convention, seven people had died already, which was undeniably a blow to the Great Qin Divine Court.

"Alright, the Heavenly Convention isn’t something that can be concluded in a day or two. Don’t forget the task His Majesty assigned,"

Liu Bowen turned to the other officials with a smile. Although the Southern Domain’s celestial world had been occupied by the Great Qin Divine Court, the mortal imperial dynasties had not yet received specific orders. Before Qin Jun left, he had arranged for them to send people to take control of each Imperial Dynasty.

The officials nodded, then all turned and flew away.

Those of the Golden Immortal Realm and above, including God and Demon and Daji’s three ladies, remained, as dispatching True Immortal Realm cultivators could reign unchallenged over the Imperial Dynasties.

"I’m just worried if His Majesty can make it through safely," You Fenghuang said anxiously.

Daji covered her mouth and laughed, "What are you thinking about? With his character, he will surely stir up an uproar!"

Zhu Yanqing’s cool and beautiful face also showed a smile, and You Fenghuang thought about it, indeed finding it to be true.

Qin Jun was never one to play it safe.

Meanwhile, the latest news about the Heavenly Convention was continuously being transmitted to the various flying islands in the Southern Domain’s celestial world.

Within just half an hour, seven geniuses had already perished, leading those who had bet on these geniuses to live to beat their chests in regret, having lost a great deal!

At the same time, the bets on Jin Wuhui were receiving increasingly more attention as people had not expected Jin Wuhui to perform even more sharply than the Qin Emperor.

...

Boom—

Two forces collided in mid-air, and in an instant, a bright light erupted, and the cliff below was crushed.

In the sky, Qin Jun and Duan Qinglan’s figures interweaved. Qin Jun held the Seven Star Sword, while Duan Qinglan wielded a knife. Sword and knife clashed, constantly flashing with cold light.

Qi Xie, who had retreated 500 meters away, watched in amazement, not expecting Qin Jun to fight equally with Duan Qinglan.

"Why is he so strong..."

Qi Xie was filled with mixed emotions. When they first met, Qin Jun’s cultivation was pitifully weak; Qi Xie could have crushed him with one hand. Time had changed, and now Qin Jun was so formidable, it made Qi Xie look up to him.

The Seven Star Sword was wrapped in mysterious thunder, Qin Jun’s eyes flickered. His Divine Power of knowing the future never stopped, allowing him to predict Duan Qinglan’s next attack in advance. Despite this, Duan Qinglan’s attacks were fierce, and even with Qin Jun’s use of his Divine Power, he could barely hold his own.

Compared to his shock, Duan Qinglan was even more astounded in his heart. He hadn’t expected Qin Jun to be so strong.

It should be known that he was considered the top genius in the Luoshui Region, at the eighth level of the Earth Immortal Realm, with combat strength that could even contend with the Immortal Realm. Qin Jun was clearly only at the first level of Earth Immortal Realm cultivation, so why was he so monstrous?

Boom!

A sudden burst of qi erupted from Qin Jun, accompanied by the resounding cry of a dragon. Dragon qi quickly overflowed, resembling a ten-zhang-long Four-clawed Golden Dragon. Qin Jun brandished his sword while the dragon qi also attacked Duan Qinglan, catching him off guard.

"Dragon qi! Is he Emperor Di?"

Duan Qinglan’s eyes widened. Although he had fought cultivators with dragon qi before, he did not panic. However, at that moment, Qin Jun’s skin rapidly turned golden—his indestructible body of the Divine Vajra!

Clang!

With a sword strike, he sent Duan Qinglan flying like a meteor, smashing into the ground and kicking up a dust cloud tens of zhang high.

After using Divine Vajra, Qin Jun’s strength increased by more than just several times. After all, he was a body cultivator who had consumed countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures. Even if Duan Qinglan’s cultivation was higher, he couldn’t withstand Qin Jun’s overwhelming power.

"Hmph! That’s all you’ve got!"

Qin Jun sneered, hoping to break down Duan Qinglan’s mental defenses.

This battle was exhilarating for him; it was the most unrestrained battle he’d fought since breaking through to the Earth Immortal Realm. His previous fight with Xuan Qing had been suppressed due to a wounded Primordial Spirit, diminishing his combat power, but Duan Qinglan was different. It required Qin Jun to exert all sorts of methods to repel him, making the control of Earth Immortal Realm qi much more comfortable for Qin Jun.

Spiritual power converting to qi, the Golden Elixir within him transforming into the Dao Fruit, Qin Jun could see a miniaturized version of the Ziwei Emperor Star within himself when he looked inward. The qi came from the Ziwei Emperor Star, but he couldn’t extend his Divine Consciousness into it. It was as if the Ziwei Emperor Star was a tenant that provided qi as rent, but Qin Jun could not delve deeper into it.

This feeling was very odd. Qin Jun had asked others about it, but they all said that a Dao Fruit was akin to a place that provided qi. If the Divine Consciousness entered, it found nothing but qi.

Qin Jun had just realized that his Ziwei Emperor Star Dao Fruit was extraordinary. Old Man Yi had said it was a second-grade Dao Fruit, with no one aware of how formidable it was.

While he was pondering, the dust below suddenly dispersed, revealing Duan Qinglan with three shadowy knives floating above his head, pointing directly at Qin Jun. In an instant, Qin Jun felt as if locked in by a killing intent, sending chills down his spine.

"What kind of knives are those..."

Qin Jun narrowed his eyes and thought, only to hear Duan Qinglan say with a cold laugh, "You are indeed very powerful, but today, you must die here!"