The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 596: The Battle is Imminent

Chapter 596: Chapter 596: The Battle is Imminent

Inside the study of Junzheng Hall.

Qin Jun sat on a chair, holding a jade slip in his hands, using his Divine Consciousness to examine the information within, while Liu Bowen, Zhuge Liang, Jiang Ziya, and Evening Star stood before him.

The room was so quiet with just the five of them that one could hear a pin drop.

After an unknowable amount of time, Qin Jun slowly opened his eyes and spoke softly, "I never expected that war would erupt in the Southernmost Sea so quickly."

The Black Dragon King had sent a message, saying that the Green Fox King had led the Demon Clan’s army in a surprise attack on the Dragon Clan, and now, Qingtian was supporting them with his subordinates.

The Black Dragon King was now requesting his support.

The Demon Clan of the Southernmost Sea was very powerful; unless aided by the Eastern Flame Domain, they could hardly be stopped. Qingtian’s followers were limited in number, and it was estimated they would not be able to hold out for long.

"War has broken out in the Southernmost Sea?"

Evening Star furrowed his brow, and Liu Bowen and the others did the same.

They all knew that a saintly empress was temporarily residing in the Southernmost Sea, and given Qin Jun’s character, he would surely offer support.

"The Southern Domain has not been completely subdued yet. Isn’t it inappropriate to start a war with the Southernmost Sea now?" Liu Bowen said tactfully.

The Southernmost Sea’s horrors lay not in the Green Fox King, but in natural disasters, sea accidents, and the terrifying sea monsters lurking in the deep sea.

With the army of the Great Qin Heavenly Court, they would probably be finished before even reaching the battlefield at the Southernmost Sea.

Qin Jun nodded and said, "I have an eighth-grade law ship near the sea that can carry over a hundred thousand people. Just find a God-General to lead the team."

For Li’s sake, Qin Jun had to participate and offer support in the war.

It would be good to cultivate strength through warfare, and he already had an appropriate candidate in mind.

"Jiang Ziya, instruct Tianpeng to make ready, the hundred thousand Navy of the Heavenly River should prepare to set sail at any moment!" Qin Jun spoke with a commanding tone, and Jiang Ziya’s eyes narrowed before he nodded.

Liu Bowen, Zhuge Liang, and Evening Star looked at each other, realizing Qin Jun intended to promote Jiang Ziya.

They were not envious, knowing that Jiang Ziya truly had talent, and with the situation in the Great Qin Heavenly Court, there were plenty of opportunities to make their mark.

"Your Majesty, I estimate that in half a month, the entire Southern Domain will fall into Great Qin’s hands," Liu Bowen spoke up, addressing the efforts to expel the Demon Clan and occupy their territories—an area where Great Qin Heavenly Court had sent not an insignificant number of troops.

Even Red Boy, Li Cunxiao, Lei Zhenzi, and other God and Demons below the Taiyi Realm were involved.

Qin Jun nodded, then instructed, "How well is the Immortal Cultivation Academy being prepared?"

With Qin Jun ascending to the position of Sage Emperor, the Immortal Cultivation Academy he promoted sprang up like bamboo shoots after rain, with at least a thousand such academies established among the Human Clan in the Southern Domain.

But he was asking about the academies within the Heavenly World of the Southern Domain.

He planned to hold contests in the future to select talents from all over the Human Clan, allowing them to enter the highest educational institution in the Heavenly World of the Southern Domain.

"We are still preparing, to implement your plan, Your Majesty, we probably need to wait another half year," Evening Star answered, as he was in charge of the entire affair.

Qin Jun nodded and continued to ask, "Regarding the hundred emperors who deservedly incurred punishment, how many have been captured?"

This matter was related to his task of Slay Hundred Emperors, and it could not be taken lightly.

"They are already imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, just waiting for Your Majesty to deal with them," Zhuge Liang honestly replied, wondering what Qin Jun intended to do, as even with his gift of Ingenious Calculation, he could not deduce Qin Jun’s thoughts.

A light flashed in Qin Jun’s eyes, and he was suddenly filled with pleasant surprise.

This was the power of authority!

With just one command, he could complete tasks that once seemed more difficult than ascending to heaven!

...

Seas of clouds rolled continuously, peaks emerged, and the setting sun cast a tragic beauty across the scene.

Atop one of these peaks stood a palace; deep within the palace, Divine Wuji sat crossed-legged on a mat, though his expression looked somewhat unwell.

As the master of the God Temple, the man who controlled dozens of domains, his anger meant that something serious had occurred.

"Damn it! I should have crushed him from the beginning!"

Divine Wuji thought with grinding teeth, recalling the timeline he had set with Ding Qi. If Ding Qi had not returned, it meant he had encountered misfortune.

He was not worried about Ding Qi intentionally fleeing since Ding Qi had offended many and only the God Temple would offer him protection.

Not long after, a stream of black smoke flew into the main hall, quickly swirling and solidifying into the Black Butterfly Fairy.

"Master, what is the matter?"

The Black Butterfly Fairy still wore her veil; her cold and indifferent eyes revealed no hint of emotion.

"Ding Qi is dead!" Divine Wuji spoke coldly, his gaze toward the Black Butterfly Fairy as if looking at a stranger, unlike any other day.

There was no helping it, Ding Qi was an Elder of the God Temple, and one of the top five powerhouses. His death signified that the Southern Domain had grown stronger beyond his expectation.

Most crucially, the Black Butterfly Fairy was very protective of Qin Jun, and Divine Wuji couldn’t help but feel cuckolded.

Although he had no substantial relationship with the Black Butterfly Fairy, he had long regarded her as his forbidden fruit.

Thus, with old grudges and new hatreds, combined with the flames of emotion, Qin Jun was now on Divine Wuji’s list of those who must be killed.

"Oh? Who killed him?"

The Black Butterfly Fairy asked in surprise, although she detested Ding Qi, she had to acknowledge that he was strong, especially with his poison, which was notoriously difficult to defend against.

"He went to the Southern Domain, what do you think?" Divine Wuji narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with killing intent.

Upon hearing this, the Black Butterfly Fairy’s heart stirred with tumultuous waves.

Someone under Qin Jun was capable of killing Ding Qi?

It was at this moment that she realized she had underestimated Qin Jun.

"I shall personally head to the Southern Domain, surely you won’t stop me now, will you?" Divine Wuji said indifferently, his words dripping with sarcasm, making the Black Butterfly Fairy uncomfortable.

"Must you oppose him so?" the Black Butterfly Fairy asked softly, returning to her previous calm demeanor.

"It is not I who oppose him; it is he who opposes me. How many strong individuals from the God Temple has he killed? Are we to just let that go?"

Divine Wuji suddenly stood up, his tone chilling as he asked aggressively, exuding an imposing aura.

The Black Butterfly Fairy was silent, and the atmosphere in the hall instantly tensed.

Subsequently, the Black Butterfly Fairy turned and walked toward the exit of the hall, speaking softly as she went, "From this day forth, I, Black Butterfly, am no longer a Star Officer of the God Temple!"

Divine Wuji’s pupils constricted, the fury within nearly driving him to madness. He clenched his fists and demanded in a furious voice, "Who is he? Are you going to oppose me for his sake?"

Boom—

The whole palace trembled due to his aura.

The Black Butterfly Fairy did not halt her steps; despite rocks falling around her and the murderous intent closing in, she remained composed.

"He is the one I’ve chosen for life."

"For him, I would shatter to dust, I regret nothing, even in death."

"Anyone who dares harm him, I will make them rue the day!"

The words of the Black Butterfly Fairy pierced Divine Wuji’s heart like a series of swords. The enraged Divine Wuji raised his right hand, wishing to eradicate the Black Butterfly Fairy, but he never conjured any magical power.

Only after the Black Butterfly Fairy disappeared from his line of sight did he gradually calm his emotions.

His expression, however, was incredibly fierce.

Having founded the God Temple for twenty thousand years, he could have whatever he desired, and the Black Butterfly Fairy was someone he held dearly in his palm. He never imagined that she would turn against him one day for another man, and with such decisiveness.

"Since he is your most beloved, then I will make sure he suffers a fate worse than death!"