The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 595: A Greater Sky

Chapter 595: Chapter 595: A Greater Sky

Qin Jun walked down the shaded path, followed by Zhong Kui and a young scholar—the very first youth with saintly aura he had encountered in this world.

Chen Shuli participated in the Great Qin Kingdom’s imperial examination and emerged as the top scholar. Without any patronage from Qin Jun, he quickly became one of the talents recommended by the Great Qin Imperial Dynasty to the Heavenly World of the Southern Domain.

"Shuli, where is your sister?"

As they walked, Qin Jun struck up a casual conversation. Chen Shuli had previously been studying under Evening Star and had only started following Qin Jun four days ago.

Suppressing his uneasy yet excited heart, Chen Shuli replied softly, "My little sister has joined the sect at North Snow Peak, in pursuit of the path to immortality."

The path to immortality?

Qin Jun shook his head and smiled. He said nothing more, for the higher one stands, the farther one sees.

To become immortal, one must have the approval of the Heavenly Dao.

And what monks truly seek is not immortality but eternal life.

Yet no matter how advanced one’s cultivation is, there comes a day when it ends. At best, one’s lifespan is elongated, but eternal life remains a myth.

Soon, the trio arrived in the Imperial Garden.

The Imperial Garden on Saint Emperor Peak was vast, with a labyrinth of paths. Without orders from Qin Jun, not even the Imperial Consorts were allowed to enter—it was Qin Jun’s private place for discussing serious matters.

If someone entered without permission, those of status would be captured, while others would be killed by the soldiers hidden within the Imperial Garden.

Qin Jun sat down at a stone table, and Chen Shuli quickly poured him a drink. The soldiers lurking in the Imperial Garden would always prepare fine wine and pastries timely upon sensing Qin Jun’s arrival.

The gap between Chen Shuli and Qin Jun was widening, but he held no other thoughts, only boundless admiration for Qin Jun.

The moment Qin Jun annihilated the Cheng Family in Qingtan City was when Chen Shuli resolved to follow him for life.

"Zhong Kui, guess why I asked you here?"

Qin Jun gestured for Zhong Kui to sit and smiled.

Glancing at Chen Shuli, Zhong Kui replied softly, "How could I possibly guess Your Majesty’s thoughts."

Qin Jun said, smiling, "I need you to build up our influence in the Netherworld!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Kui’s brow furrowed, Chen Shuli trembled, quickly lowering his head.

The Netherworld!

He had not anticipated Qin Jun’s ambition to be so grand!

"Your Majesty, although the Nether Emperor of the Southern Domain is not strong, gods likely back him. The Netherworld is not like the mortal realm; one cannot simply seize it at will," Zhong Kui hesitated.

The Netherworld is the land of reincarnation, controlled by gods and immortals.

Qin Jun naturally didn’t believe that killing the Nether Emperor would allow him to dominate the Netherworld. He shook his head and smiled, "I need you to render the Nether Emperor powerless!"

If the Nether Emperor were powerless, with no actual authority, would he have the face to seek help from the gods above?

And if indeed he were rendered powerless, the process would take a long time, time enough for Qin Jun to leap forward once again.

Zhong Kui furrowed his brows, pondering the task Qin Jun had spoken of.

Chen Shuli took a deep breath. Hearing the conversation between Qin Jun and Zhong Kui, he felt dizzy.

How terrifying would it be if the Great Qin Celestial Court controlled the Netherworld of the Southern Domain?

He had never heard of an emperor of the mortal realm also controlling the Netherworld.

In this moment, as he looked at Qin Jun with a slight smile curving his lips, Chen Shuli felt as if in a daze. He had thought Qin Jun’s ambition was great, but now, he realized he had underestimated its vastness.

He not only wanted to be a Saint Emperor.

He wanted to be the Divine Emperor!

"I have already placed agents in the Netherworld; when the time comes, you can join them," Qin Jun said with a smile.

Zhong Kui was shaken, looking incredulously at Qin Jun.

He had thought Qin Jun’s idea was a whim, but it was evident preparations had been made.

Chen Shuli was even more thunderstruck, realizing he knew very little about the Great Qin Celestial Court.

"Go and prepare. The specific task will require further design by me. Now, I’m just giving you prior notice."

Qin Jun waved a dismissive hand with a smile, and Zhong Kui took a deep breath before getting to his feet and departing. After a few steps, he vanished into thin air.

Now only Qin Jun and Chen Shuli remained within the small pavilion.

Qin Jun picked up his wine cup and began to drink leisurely, his enjoyment evident, while Chen Shuli was still in a state of shock.

"Shuli."

About the time it took for half an incense stick to burn, Qin Jun finally spoke slowly.

Chen Shuli snapped to attention and quickly asked, "Your Majesty, what is it?"

"Take a look at this sky. How do you feel about it?" Qin Jun asked with a light chuckle, growing ever fonder of this supreme power in controlling everything.

Chen Shuli subconsciously turned his head to gaze at the vast, boundless blue sky. From here, he could see the floating islands around the Holy City, which made one invariably feel one’s own insignificance as well as the vastness of the world.

"Magnificent," Chen Shuli uttered softly, finding this the only word in his heart that could describe this sky.

"Magnificent? Interesting, indeed it’s vast, but in my eyes, quite small," Qin Jun said softly, his words profoundly stirring Chen Shuli’s heart.

How vast was the sky he still yearned for?

...

Two days later, Zhong Kui quietly left Saint Emperor Peak, and no one knew where he went.

"Fairy Chang’e, what do you think of my swordplay?"

Qin Jun ceased his sword movements and smiled at Chang’e, who was sitting not far away at a stone table.

This was Saint Sect Peak, and in order to have someone assist Zhu Yanqing, Qin Jun had arranged for Chang’e to come to the Saint Sect. In the court, Chang’e’s role was diminishing, so it was better for her to continue being a goddess.

"Not bad," Chang’e responded lightly, still seeming cool and aloof.

Just as Qin Jun was about to strike up more conversation, an inappropriate voice came, "You’re really here!"

Qin Jun didn’t need to turn to know who it was.

A figure in plain green clothes, Liu Ruolai, hurried over, her face brimming with joy.

Qin Jun said helplessly, "What are you doing here!"

He had finally found some time to bond with Chang’e, and this girl had turned up, driving him crazy.

Can’t you see that I’m fostering a relationship with the goddess?

A sly look flashed in Liu Ruolai’s eyes as she pouted, "I’ve encountered a little trouble with my cultivation and wanted to ask for your advice."

Her gaze shifted to Chang’e, and she was instantly dazzled. Among Qin Jun’s women, she estimated that only Daji could match Chang’e’s beauty—one enchanting and alluring, the other cool and detached, each with their own merits.

No wonder this guy came running here—it was for this beauty.

Hmph!

Liu Ruolai immediately felt displeased.

"The Holy City is so large, can’t you find a teacher? Or should I find one for you?" Qin Jun’s mouth twitched as he spoke, but considering Liu Ruolai’s connection with Shouxin, he couldn’t bring himself to anger.

"No, I trust only you," Liu Ruolai feigned pitifully.

This only made Qin Jun’s headache worse.

"I’ll take you as my disciple then," Chang’e suddenly said.

"No way!"

Qin Jun and Liu Ruolai exclaimed in unison, while Chang’e seemed indifferent, as if she had never said those words.

At that moment, a member of the Emperor’s Guard appeared beside Qin Jun like a shadow, knelt halfway on the ground, and spoke solemnly, "Your Majesty! News has come from the Southernmost Sea. Lord Liu urgently requests your return to Saint Emperor Peak for inspection."

Southernmost Sea?

Qin Jun frowned. Had the Black Dragon King run into trouble?

The Southernmost Sea was related to him only through the Dragon Clan. The Demon Clan was his sworn enemy.

With that thought, he leapt up and flew towards Saint Emperor Peak, followed closely by the member of the Emperor’s Guard, leaving Liu Ruolai and Chang’e exchanging puzzled looks.