The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 642

Chapter 642: 642

"I hereby announce that Fox King Island will be renamed to Emperor Lin Island. In ten days, a banquet for the Ten Realms will be held. Which of My ministers is willing to take charge of this event?"

Qin Jun smiled with his eyes narrowed. The banquet for the Ten Realms sounded quite prestigious, but in reality, it was merely a performance showcase for the Southern Domain.

The martial officials did not rush to take on the task, as it was obvious that this matter should be arranged by the civil officials.

"Your servant is willing!"

Bai Ze stepped forward, cupping one hand in the other before her chest in salute. As soon as she spoke, both the civil and military officials turned their gazes towards her. Everyone who had regained memories from their previous lives as beings of God and Demon had heard of the legend of Bai Ze. Even those who did not know of the name Bai Ze were aware that she was a terrifying existence beyond the Taiyi Realm, her cultivation alone was the pillar supporting the civil officials’ prestige.

In the past, the division between martial and civil officials in the Great Qin celestial court was quite extreme. The martial officials had outrageously high cultivation levels, while the civil officials had pitifully low ones. Bai Ze’s emergence had brought a glimmer of hope to the civil officials.

After all, this was a world where cultivators respected the strong.

Qin Jun nodded with a smile, "Then this task will be entrusted to Minister Bai. Within these ten days, whatever Minister Bai requires, everyone must assist without hindrance. Should I learn of anyone employing schemes, they cannot blame Me for being unkind!"

While speaking, he deliberately scanned the circle of civil and military officials, intimidating them from making eye contact.

Bai Ze had joined not long ago and had already risen to a high position. Moreover, as a woman, it was certain that many were dissatisfied with her in secret, so he had to speak bluntly beforehand.

Sitting just one step below Qin Jun on a phoenix chair, Daji smiled slightly. Qin Jun was becoming increasingly majestic, which pleased her greatly. As she looked at the thousands of civil and military officials below, she couldn’t help but feel a bit dazed.

Her acquaintance with Qin Jun had not yet reached a year, but she had witnessed him build such a magnificent Great Qin celestial court, a feat unmatched in history and likely incomparable in the future.

You Fenghuang stood beside Daji, holding an official position that allowed her to participate in government. Zhu Yanqing and Wang Xue, however, did not have this privilege. Although Qin Jun was also fond of them, he could not possibly bring all of his imperial consorts to the Conference Hall, as that would have made them a laughingstock.

Afterwards, Qin Jun discussed some arrangements for the Southernmost Sea, and only a half-hour later did the meeting come to an end.

As the officials dispersed, Daji rose and asked Qin Jun, "Your Majesty, do you truly intend to have Yuan Hong and Sun Wukong fight one another?"

Sun Wukong’s domineering nature had once shocked the entire Southern Domain celestial world; with a single strike of his staff, he had pierced through the heavens, his peerless strength leaving Daji, of lower cultivation, wondering who could possibly defeat him.

Although many powerful beings had joined recently, Daji could not discern the differences in their cultivation levels—all of them seemed incredibly powerful.

"Rest assured, Yuan Hong has come a long way. Just watch the show when the time comes!"

Qin Jun drew their hands into his own, speaking softly with a laugh. Then he led the two women toward the side doors of the grand hall, followed closely by the palace maids and eunuchs.

Walking along the tree-lined path, they passed by the palace where Liu Ruolai resided. Qin Jun saw her consulting with a woman in a red robe.

The woman was none other than Her Highness Shiji, her black and white hair held up by a fish-tail golden crown, dressed in a bright red Eight Diagrams robe; her face was quite beautiful, yet it radiated a chill air. She was instructing Liu Ruolai in sword practice.

"Your Majesty, this servant pays her respects!"

Upon seeing Qin Jun and the others approaching, Her Highness Shiji quickly knelt to pay her respects, while Liu Ruolai stopped and with proper form, cupped her hands and grinned, "Hehe, Your Majesty, this servant pays her respects."

"Why do you not kneel and pay respects?" Qin Jun asked irritably. Daji and You Fenghuang beside him couldn’t help but cover their mouths and giggle.

Liu Ruolai, upon hearing this, could only pout and start to bend her knees, preparing to kneel, when Qin Jun waved his sleeve and helped her to stand.

"Minister Shi, please rise quickly." Qin Jun glared at Liu Ruolai, then smiled to Her Highness Shiji.

As an existence at the pinnacle of the Mysterious Immortal Realm, Her Highness Shiji ranked within the top ten in the Great Qin celestial court.

The only ones stronger than her were Li Yuanba, Hou Yi, Kua Fu, Nine Spirits Yuan Saint, Yang Jian, Nine-headed Insect, Yuan Hong, Sixth Golden Crow, and Bai Ze.

The Great Qin Heavenly Court now counts more than just a handful of powerful beings who have reached the Taiyi Realm, exhibiting overwhelming strength. Even compared to the neighboring Western Domain, it stands unflinching.

So what if Tathāgata is powerful? Could he defeat so many Daluo Golden Immortals?

Qin Jun, while looking at Her Highness Shiji, couldn’t help but feel smug, thinking about this. Daji and You Fenghuang approached Liu Ruolai and started chatting about everyday matters.

Afterward, Qin Jun called Her Highness Shiji aside, and asked softly, "I wonder what thoughts Your Excellency Shiji might have, and if there is any particular official position you desire?"

Her Highness Shiji was startled at first, then she respectfully replied, "Whatever Your Majesty wishes for this servant to do, I shall do."

Since arriving at the Great Qin Heavenly Court, she realized that her complete cultivation at the Mysterious Immortal Taiyi Realm meant little, so she put away her pride. However, having not been assigned any tasks by Qin Jun for half a month, only to teach Liu Ruolai, she still felt some resentment.

"Fox King Island will be renamed to Dilin Island today. I bestow upon you the title of Guardian Goddess of the Island, charging you with the management of Dilin Island. You will have the authority of the Island Master, with the power to command all the forces there," said Qin Jun gently.

His confidence in Her Highness Shiji, whose loyalty exceeded eighty, made her trustworthy. Dilin Island needed a powerful guardian, and as the others did not wish to guard the island, it seemed fitting to entrust her with the task.

Upon hearing this, Her Highness Shiji was instantly delighted. Fox King Island was the central island of the Southernmost Sea, and for Qin Jun to give her the authority of the Island Master was undoubtedly elevating her to the heavens.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Her Highness Shiji immediately knelt down, and Qin Jun smiled as he helped her to rise.

Meanwhile, news about the Ten-Region Banquet swiftly spread, further fueled by the Mingji Pavilion’s deliberate promotion stating that Erlang Shen fought unmatched across the Nine Domains. This compelled the domains to compromise and come to the Great Qin Heavenly Court to take part in the banquet.

Once this news was released, the Southern Domain and the Southernmost Sea immediately buzzed with excitement.

"Erlang Shen is so powerful! Saint Emperor is even more formidable, capable of enlisting such strong beings!"

"Bah, Erlang Shen can’t even make it into the top five in the Great Qin Heavenly Court!"

"Really? Who else is stronger than Erlang Shen? All I know about is General Li Yuanba..."

"Once you’re qualified to enter the Great Qin Heavenly Court, you’ll know. It has grown exceedingly powerful nowadays, and our Southern Domain is no longer a land of barbarous poverty!"

"Haha, our Southern Domain is going to soar to the heavens!"

In the Southern Domain and the Southernmost Sea, wherever there were Human Clan cultivators, such discussions abounded. Now, in the Southern Domain, whoever dared to speak a bad word about the Saint Emperor surely wouldn’t live to see another day.

The merit of the Saint Emperor already surpassed all the emperors of the Southern Domain’s history, unmatched by any predecessor!

As the Southern Domain rejoiced, Qin Jun cultivated atop the Saint Emperor Peak. Even having broken through to the True Immortal Realm, he did not relax his efforts, earning admiration from all.

Within the Holy City, civil and military officials used the diligence of the Saint Emperor to inspire their descendants.

The Ten-Region Banquet was approaching, with only five days left.

However, an uninvited guest burst into the Southern Domain Heavenly World. This was a monkey demon clad in silver-white armor, carrying an iron rod on his shoulder, and most peculiarly, he had six ears.

It was none other than the Six-Eared Macaque.

"Tsk tsk, so this is the Great Qin Heavenly Court, the force that even the Demon Ancestor couldn’t contend with?" the Six-Eared Macaque mused as he looked into the distance. As his words trailed off, he leaped into the air, heading towards the center of the Southern Domain Heavenly World at an incredible speed.