The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 580: Anticipation

Chapter 580: Chapter 580: Anticipation

"Your Majesty, I feel I’m no longer worthy of you,"

Daji suddenly spoke in a faint voice, her expression a mix of grievance and reluctance.

Once Qin Jun was the little man who needed her protection, but now his cultivation had far surpassed hers, and the power he wielded was preposterously strong. Even she had to look up to him. Although she was the esteemed Saint Empress, the pressure on her was immense.

Qin Jun wrapped his arms around her and said with a gentle laugh, "Your greatest help to me is managing Saint Emperor Peak properly. How could you possibly be unworthy of me?"

"Rest assured! In the future, I have ways to make your cultivation soar rapidly. The least of your concerns should be cultivation. You should think of ways to improve your abilities in other aspects."

Hearing Qin Jun’s comforting words, Daji’s expression softened, and she grew curious about Qin Jun’s apparent methods for enhancing cultivation.

The prospect of Qin Jun’s cultivation leaping excited her no end.

"Your Majesty seems to have many secrets,"

Daji said with a meaningful smile, which made Qin Jun give a slight chuckle, though he said nothing more.

There were things he could not elaborate on; it was better for those around him to know less.

The existence of the system and Ji Yongsheng was Qin Jun’s most significant secret, one he would never reveal.

Soon after, Qin Jun flashed a wicked smile, bent down again, and a vigorous battle ensued, causing the maids waiting outside the palace to blush deeply.

...

That afternoon, the Barefoot Immortal came to pledge allegiance to Qin Jun.

As a strong figure in the Taiyi Realm, even if at the lower levels, Qin Jun personally met with him. Every Taiyi Realm powerhouse deserved a warm welcome from the upper echelons, including Yang Jian, Zhu Bajie, and Tang Sanzang, all of whom were curious about why the Barefoot Immortal would do so.

Qin Jun restored the Barefoot Immortal’s past life memories because the Barefoot Immortal had not particularly distinguished himself in mythology, so he likely wouldn’t betray or question Qin Jun. Plus, his memories might turn out to be a treasure trove.

A banquet not known to outsiders was held on Saint Emperor Peak.

With the presence of Yang Jian and the others, the Barefoot Immortal integrated better into the Court of Great Qin.

The next morning, Fa Hai and the Taming Dragon Arhat arrived in the Imperial Garden. Qin Jun took out an Instant Buddha Elixir and solemnly said to Fa Hai, "This is the Instant Buddha Elixir. If you take it, your cultivation will skyrocket to the Golden Immortal Realm, but the downside is that you can no longer make progress for eternity."

Fa Hai was stunned, his heart racing, and even the Taming Dragon Arhat couldn’t help but have his eyes dazzle with excitement.

If someone else had made that statement, they would not have believed it, but Qin Jun was not one to play with them; the effects he mentioned definitely existed.

"You can consider it," Qin Jun said as he placed the Instant Buddha Elixir inside a teacup on the table, then picked up his teacup, quietly waiting for Fa Hai’s decision.

Fa Hai thought back on many things, from the beginning when he accompanied Qin Jun, to later when he no longer had the qualifications to stay by his side. He hadn’t said much, but it had been as painful as a needle prick in his heart.

Even if he took the Instant Buddha Elixir and still lacked the qualifications to stay by Qin Jun’s side constantly, at least he could keep up with the main troop.

Owing to his relationship with Qin Jun, he had become the abbot of Yehua Temple, but there were many in Yehua Temple stronger than him. The opportunity Qin Jun gave him was for his dignity; how could he not be moved?

"Follow your heart. There’s no shame in taking elixirs. I myself also hope that you become stronger," Qin Jun said with a light laugh. With the activation of the Array Secret Characters, he could glimpse into Fa Hai’s thoughts. The fellow wanted it but felt it was inappropriate.

Upon hearing Qin Jun’s words, Fa Hai felt a burden lifted and reached for the Instant Buddha Elixir with a trembling hand.

Qin Jun turned to the Taming Dragon Arhat and said, "Aren’t you spreading Buddhist teachings? If you have suitable disciples, you can recommend them to me, and they will also enjoy the Instant Buddha Elixir."

The Taming Dragon Arhat was instantly shocked. Did Qin Jun have more than one such heaven-defying elixir?

"Your Majesty, why not let the Saint Empress and the concubines use it?" Fa Hai asked with suspicion. In his view, the aptitude of Daji and the others was unlikely to break through to the Golden Immortal Realm. It would be better to take the elixir.

"Taking this elixir commits one to a lifetime of Buddhism," Qin Jun said, waving his hand, and Fa Hai immediately realized the reason Qin Jun only approached them.

The Instant Buddha Elixir’s name indeed matched its effect.

Afterward, Fa Hai left with the Instant Buddha Elixir. Breaking through to the Golden Immortal Realm would bring about divine tribulation, and of course, he could not cross tribulation on Saint Emperor Peak, while the Taming Dragon Arhat hurried back excited to choose disciples.

Qin Jun didn’t specify a quantity, merely saying to pick as many good-natured prospects as possible.

He planned to exchange one hundred billion fame points for Instant Buddha Elixirs, that is, twenty pieces, making twenty new Golden Immortal Realm powerhouses!

Once, the Golden Immortal Realm seemed incredibly powerful to Qin Jun. Now, in his eyes, it was merely a slightly stronger existence.

Not long after Fa Hai and the Taming Dragon Arhat left, Li Yuanba and the Nine Spirit Yuan Saint came to the Imperial Garden.

"Your Majesty, what do you need us for?" Li Yuanba asked in his straightforward manner, his nature remaining as unrestrained as it was even after spending decades in the Investiture of the Gods saga.

The Nine Spirit Yuan Saint respectfully bowed, both of them curiously looking at Qin Jun.

Qin Jun chuckled and said, "I’m going to give you a chance to become stronger. Do you want it?"

"Is it another major Divine Power like before?" Li Yuanba’s eyes lit up, thinking Qin Jun was referring to the God and Demon subsidiary.

Perhaps another session with Kong Xuan could boost his cultivation.

The Nine Spirit Yuan Saint had also heard rumors of such capability, that Qin Jun seemed to have a way to make one’s cultivation soar.

"Yes! Of course!" Li Yuanba nodded vigorously like a pecking chicken.

Seeing the number of strong figures increasing by Qin Jun’s side, and as a battle fanatic himself, he was naturally not content to be left behind.

But he found that those who could now easily defeat him exceeded the number of fingers on both hands, which was quite frustrating for him.

"System, restore Li Yuanba and the Nine Spirit Yuan Saint to the pinnacle of God and Demon!"

Qin Jun suppressed his excitement as he commanded inwardly, regarding these two as some of the most potential-filled beings under his banner. He eagerly anticipated the heights they would reach.

Two Daluo?

At the thought, Qin Jun was thrilled, feeling the day he’d overturn the God Temple wasn’t far off.

"Ding! Preparing to restore Li Yuanba and the Nine Spirit Yuan Saint to the pinnacle of God and Demon!"

The system’s prompt resounded, and in the next second, a black hole appeared above Qin Jun’s head, rudely sucking in Li Yuanba and the Nine Spirit Yuan Saint. Li Yuanba didn’t even have time to speak before he vanished.

The black hole came quickly and left just as swiftly.

The Imperial Garden quieted once more.

Qin Jun sipped his tea, enjoying the breeze, the garden filled with peach trees, and the petals dancing in the wind, composing an ethereal scene of breathtaking beauty.

Gazing at such splendor, Qin Jun’s heart settled. With the rise in his cultivation, he often found his thoughts drifting back to the ordinary life on that azure planet.

Earth probably didn’t have such scenery.

About the time it took to brew a cup of tea, Old Man Yi’s voice pulled Qin Jun back from his homesickness.

"Qin Jun, I just knew I’d find you here. Let’s have a chat about the God Temple,"

Old Man Yi, dressed like a beggar, came down the shaded path with a grin. Seeing his playful, smiling face, Qin Jun couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Nowadays, Old Man Yi held a high post, but he still preferred to wear his tattered robe, confounding everyone.