The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 618: Going Mad

Chapter 618: Chapter 618: Going Mad

The White Bone Life-Controller Emperor retreated, and because it was not due to being repelled by Qin Jun and his men, Qin Jun failed to complete the mission.

He did not feel any regret, but rather was very curious why the White Bone Life-Controller Emperor kept focusing on him, targeting him for the attacks, as there’s no hate without a cause.

"I have no idea—I’m not a prophet who knows everything." Ji Yongsheng said irritably.

Qin Jun’s mouth twitched. That made sense, after all this guy had been dead for who knows how many years.

"Hmph!"

Ji Yongsheng could glimpse into Qin Jun’s thoughts and immediately snorted coldly in displeasure, then kept silent.

Qin Jun turned his head, sweeping his gaze across everyone, and spoke in a deep voice, "Continue moving forward. I can lead you out, while staying here only means waiting for death!"

He could see that many soldiers were panic-stricken, even hardened warriors could despair in the face of such a scene.

Just any White Bone Life-Controller Emperor that randomly appeared could stymie Li Yuanba; what else could be lying in wait for them later on?

Hearing Qin Jun’s words, the officers and soldiers looked at each other, but none of them were ordinary soldiers; their mental fortitude was far stronger than that of the average soldier, and they quickly cast aside their fears, their eyes shining fervently as they looked towards Qin Jun.

Qin Jun smiled with satisfaction, then turned around and continued to fly forward, with Sun Wukong and Li Yuanba at his side.

"Thank you, Great Sage, for your assistance," Qin Jun said with a smile to Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong had not yet pledged his allegiance to him, but Qin Jun was happy that he was willing to lend a hand.

It seemed that the day when Sun Wukong would be overcome was not far off.

But in Sun Wukong’s bones flowed the blood of respecting only the strong; if there was no one under Qin Jun’s command who could suppress him, perhaps even if he was subdued, he would cause trouble later on.

After all, each of Qin Jun’s strong generals was proud and arrogant.

Not to mention Yang Jian, Nine-headed Insect, Li Yuanba, and Sixth Golden Crow, it was doubtful they would ever accept Sun Wukong, let alone elder powerhouses like Nine Spirit Yuan Saint and Kua Fu.

Sun Wukong shook his head with a smile, "Right now, we’re all grasshoppers on the same rope. If you have a way out, naturally I should help you."

Stubborn monkey!

If you love me, don’t hold back, hard-mouthed!

Qin Jun narcissistically thought, then immediately turned his attention to the front.

The sudden appearance of the White Bone Life-Controller Emperor had unsettled him, especially the White Bone Life-Controller Emperor’s words, saying they would all inevitably die, sounding like a curse that sent chills down one’s spine.

The grand army continued to follow Qin Jun in flight.

Three thousand meters!

Five thousand meters!

Ten thousand meters!

Qin Jun’s frown deepened more and more; just how big was the stomach of the Black Sea King Whale?

Why did it feel like they were never reaching the end?

Sun Wukong and Li Yuanba also furrowed their brows tightly, sensing that something was amiss.

"There’s likely a tendency for a small world to form inside this beast," said Chang’e, her voice suddenly ringing out—after all, she was a daughter of the ancient Heavenly Emperor and naturally had extensive knowledge.

Qin Jun involuntarily closed his eyes, once more trying to sense the mysterious thing Ji Yongsheng talked about, which was still ahead of them, no telling how far away.

Thinking it over, the only option Qin Jun had was to grit his teeth and continue to lead the team forward.

They did not encounter any islands like earlier along the way, which meant they couldn’t land directly; the digestive acid of the Black Sea King Whale possessed an absolutely terrifying corrosive capability, and Qin Jun had no desire to test it.

They moved on, and the White Bone Life-Controller Emperor did not reappear.

After an unknown passage of time, the spiritual energy of the soldiers was more than half depleted, and their wills were enduring a torment. Just then, a light appeared ahead of them, bringing joy to everyone.

"Could that be an exit up ahead?"

"An exit? We’re inside a monster’s belly; how could there be any exit?"

"You mean... ah, that’s disgusting!"

"I hope there won’t be stronger enemies waiting for us up front."

"Jinx!"

Qin Jun sped up even more; he could feel that what he was looking for was right ahead.

As they drew closer, Qin Jun and the others could clearly see the source of the light ahead; it was a crystal island, and embedded in the stomach wall above the island was a crystal sphere with a diameter of a hundred meters, emitting a slight crimson light.

Qin Jun began to slow down, knowing that danger often lurked beneath beauty.

"Your Majesty, I’ll go and check it out first!"

Li Yuanba volunteered to go ahead vigorously, then rushed forward.

Qin Jun didn’t even have time to stop him. It seemed the earlier encounter with the White Bone Life-Controller Emperor had dealt a heavy blow to Li Yuanba, leaving him with a need to let off steam.

Golden light flickered in Sun Wukong’s eyes, clearly trying to ascertain the situation ahead with his fiery golden eyes.

Li Yuanba quickly landed on the crystal island which was very large, the surface sprouting clusters of sharp crystal grass, brilliantly colored, devoid of plant and animal life.

"Nothing?"

Li Yuanba muttered to himself, then took about ten steps forward before suddenly stopping.

Qin Jun and others reached the edge of the island’s sky, and Qin Jun looking down at Li Yuanba, asked, "How is it? Are there hidden enemies?"

However, Li Yuanba did not respond. Instead, a pair of golden wings erupted from his back, and an extremely violent aura burst from within him.

The entire army tensed up in alarm at the surge of a Daluo Golden Immortal’s presence, causing the whole crystal island to begin to tremble violently.

"What’s happening?" Qin Jun quickly asked Sun Wukong, since something was obviously wrong with Li Yuanba. His aura was just too violent, and it seemed to be directed at them.

Li Yuanba was completely loyal to Qin Jun and wouldn’t attack him without a reason.

Sun Wukong’s brows were tightly knotted as he said in a deep voice, "This place is very strange!"

As soon as the words fell, Li Yuanba suddenly turned around and attacked them. His face was ferocious, his eyes purple-red as if possessed by a demon, his hands tightly holding the Golden Peng Hammer. The air was compressed around his body due to his extreme speed, forming a protective aura.

Qin Jun’s pupils shrunk, and he had no time to react. Sun Wukong stood before him, raising the golden cudgel high and slamming it with brute force!

Clang—

A metallic clash rang out that deafened everyone present; the golden cudgel and the two Golden Peng Hammers collided, unleashing destructive winds that spread in all directions. Qin Jun was hurled away, and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers as well, fortunately not falling into the sea of gastric fluid.

Sun Wukong gritted his teeth and glared fiercely at Li Yuanba below; he could tell Li Yuanba had fallen into a demonic frenzy, using his full strength from the get-go, nearly causing Sun Wukong to lose his grip.

"Roar—"

Li Yuanba let out a roar like a fierce beast, waving his arms to knock Sun Wukong flying, then swung the Golden Peng Hammer in his left hand, attempting to crush Sun Wukong with it from afar.

But Sun Wukong easily dodged with a somersault, appearing behind Li Yuanba in the next second and bringing his cudgel down on Li Yuanba’s back, causing a collision that made Qin Jun’s heart skip a beat. Li Yuanba plummeted towards the crystal island.

Boom!

Li Yuanba smashed into the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust and crystal fragments that made the scene somewhat dreamy.

Qin Jun was incredibly nervous; Li Yuanba had inexplicably gone berserk and was now fighting Sun Wukong. Both were ruthless fighters, and if it came to a fight to the death, it would be disastrous.