The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 629: Power Struggle

Chapter 629: Chapter 629: Power Struggle

"This lamp..."

Bai Ze’s beautiful eyes widened, filled with a look of shock.

Fortunately, Qin Jun and the others did not notice her. She quickly wiped away the bloodstain at the corner of her mouth and acted as if nothing had happened.

The Ten Thousand Demon Lamp was created by the Emperor of God and Demons. Even after one hundred thirty thousand years, it still caused her backlash, indicating just how strong the Emperor of God and Demons was.

Time swiftly passed.

Without accident, Fox King Island quickly fell into the hands of Qin Jun, and even the Demon King of Ormosa Coral Snake did not escape; he was easily caught by Zhu Bajie.

The group walked into the palace.

Dressed in the Supreme Nine Dragons Emperor’s robe, Qin Jun walked while spreading his arms and lightly chuckled, "This will serve as my temporary imperial palace until the Southernmost Sea is completely under the jurisdiction of Great Qin’s Heaven Court!"

Everyone wore a smile; no one dared to object, all holding excitement in their hearts.

"Ding! Your monthly opportunity for the God and Demon sub-instance has arrived!"

The system prompt suddenly sounded but was immediately ignored by Qin Jun.

For now, he didn’t need to use the God and Demon sub-instance.

He now had two unused opportunities for the God and Demon sub-instance, which he would award to meritorious Gods and Demons in the future!

As he thought this, Qin Jun took his seat at the head of the table. Besides Zhu Bajie and others, there were dozens of heavenly river soldiers guarding the front of the hall, while the rest of the troops and the shrimp soldiers and crab generals swept through Fox King Island, subjugating all the creatures on the island.

"Bajie, connect with Great Qin’s Heaven Court later, and tell them to send reinforcements. Dispatch the Jiuli Demon Soldiers and the Great Qin Divine Army!" Qin Jun said with a smile. The Great Qin Divine Army, recruited after the establishment of Great Qin’s Heaven Court, only accepted those in the Transforming Void Realm, numbering two million. They were recruited from the entire Southern Domain and were no less formidable than the army of Gods and Demons.

Although the mythology system could summon troops, Qin Jun also valued the indigenous forces of this world.

Zhu Bajie nodded.

Qin Jun looked at Han Xin and Bai Ze and asked with a smile, "Bai Ze, Han Xin, what do you think about the upcoming campaign in the Southernmost Sea?"

Han Xin was one of the most outstanding military strategists in the history of Huaxia, and Bai Ze was the ancient advisor to Heaven’s Court. Naturally, Qin Jun wanted to hear their opinions.

Although he had already occupied Fox King Island, the Southernmost Sea was so vast that detailed planning was required to take complete control.

Han Xin was stunned, not expecting Qin Jun to ask him. Although he was confident in his role, not less than that of a Golden Immortal, Qin Jun’s side was filled with Taiyi Realm powerhouses.

Han Xin felt moved, hesitantly saying, "The Southernmost Sea is vast. There must be many creatures like the Black Sea King Whale. Even if they are not as powerful as the Black Sea King Whale, they each surely hold their own territory. Although the Green Fox King is the overlord of the Southernmost Sea, the vastness of the sea is unknown to all."

The Southernmost Sea connects to nearly ten realms, one can imagine how vast it is.

Qin Jun nodded; indeed, he needed to remind his armies below to avoid complacency and offending an ironclad force.

"Next, we can march while recruiting demon soldiers to provide a steady stream of troops. I can take charge of recruiting demon soldiers," Bai Ze softly said. She always spoke so calmly, it was hard not to be convinced by her.

Recruit demon soldiers!

Zhu Bajie and Han Xin looked hesitant to speak. It was clear Bai Ze wanted to cultivate her own army. Even if everyone had to obey Qin Jun absolutely, his subordinates still needed to vie for each other’s support.

A general in command of a million soldiers has a very different status from a powerful but solitary warrior.

Especially in terms of voice – it’s important that your suggestions are backed by others. Alone, if one day you make a mistake and fall from grace, it’s likely no one will speak for you.

Qin Jun squinted his eyes; Bai Ze, indeed the top military advisor of the Demon Clan, had great aspirations for power, even though she was a woman.

However, Bai Ze’s loyalty was above ninety, so Qin Jun was quite reassured. No one present was more suitable than Bai Ze to recruit demon soldiers.

Sun Wukong stood by without saying a word, his thoughts inscrutable.

"I give my verbal approval!" Qin Jun nodded and smiled, to which Bai Ze’s lips curved upwards unconsciously. Although she was merely smiling lightly, she was still breathtakingly beautiful.

"Great Sage, do you have any ideas?" Qin Jun looked at Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong snorted coldly, "I’m not one of your subordinates, why should you ask me?"

"Sooner or later you will be," Qin Jun waved his hand and laughed, looking very sure of himself.

"Humph! Wait until you send that monkey general to defeat me before you say that!" Sun Wukong said with disdain.

Monkey General?

Zhu Bajie’s eyes lit up, and he couldn’t resist asking, "Your Majesty, are you suggesting Yuan Hong and Monkey Brother have a sparring match?"

Thinking of Yuan Hong’s cultivation at the ninth level of the Golden Immortal Realm, he couldn’t help shaking his head.

Although Yuan Hong looked very much like Sun Wukong, the gap in their cultivation was too vast. Could Yuan Hong be killed by Sun Wukong in one strike?

"Indeed, if the Great Sage cannot defeat Yuan Hong, he must wholeheartedly pledge his loyalty to me," Qin Jun said, the corners of his mouth turning up in a confident smile.

Liu Ruolai, Chang’e, Bai Ze, Han Xin, and Diting all subconsciously looked at Sun Wukong; the Monkey King’s proud and domineering aura seemed almost solidified. Could such a mighty figure truly submit willingly?

Zhu Bajie was about to speak but stopped, suddenly remembering that Yuan Hong had been secretly arranged by Qin Jun, with no one aware of his whereabouts.

Then, thinking of the rumors about Qin Jun’s supreme Divine Powers, he fell silent.

Perhaps, with Qin Jun’s help, Yuan Hong really could defeat Sun Wukong.

In the past, he might have doubted it, but after witnessing Qin Jun’s beatdown of the White Bone Life-Controller Emperor, Zhu Bajie felt that Qin Jun had always been playing the pig to eat the tiger, and that this young emperor was actually the true power behind the throne.

Just then, Li Yuanba flew in.

"Your Majesty, sorry, I let that damn woman escape!" Li Yuanba swore, clearly in a bad mood.

She escaped?

Qin Jun’s brow furrowed slightly. Seeing his expression, Li Yuanba quickly explained, "But she was badly injured, probably won’t dare to come back again."

"Trash!"

Sun Wukong taunted. If he had made a move, that Nightmare Demon Sovereign would be dead in the Netherworld.

Li Yuanba was on the verge of exploding with anger, glaring at Sun Wukong.

Qin Jun ignored their confrontation and turned to Bai Ze, "Can you divine the whereabouts of this woman?"

"Without her name, without her appearance, it’s very hard to divine," Bai Ze shook her head and paused before adding, "Perhaps that Snake Demon knows something. I can press her for information."

Qin Jun nodded and then gave some instructions, before letting everyone leave.

Only he and Liu Ruolai were left in the palace.

Liu Ruolai had intended to leave with Chang’e, not wishing to disturb Qin Jun, but Qin Jun called her to stay.

"Are your injuries healed?" Qin Jun asked solicitously, though he was asking a rhetorical question, knowing full well the power of the Heavenly Origin Pill.

Liu Ruolai nodded gently, her ears turning rosy, feeling both shy and nervous inside.

She couldn’t recall the memories of when her consciousness was occupied by Shouxin.

It was like after reincarnation, unable to remember anything about the past life.

"I want to take you as my concubine," Qin Jun said suddenly, changing the subject and causing Liu Ruolai to look up in surprise, almost thinking she’d heard wrong.

"What... what did you say?" Liu Ruolai stammered, her expression adorably confused.