The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 682: Qi Movement Casting Spell

Chapter 682: Chapter 682: Qi Movement Casting Spell

"Hahaha, look, what is this!"

Qin Jun laughed heartily and with a wave of his right hand, the Torch Dragon flew out from his sleeve and then flitted back and forth in front of him.

This little fellow is like the Ruyi Golden Staff, changing size at will.

Upon the appearance of the Torch Dragon, all the former ministers of the Great Qin Kingdom widened their eyes in shock, exclaiming continuously.

As soon as the name Torch Dragon was mentioned, the entire court was thrilled.

An elderly minister said tremblingly, "The Torch Dragon, could it be the legendary creator god?"

The Torch Dragon was not only famous in Huaxia, but also in this world.

Qin Jun said with a light chuckle, "From now on, the Torch Dragon will be the guardian Divine Beast of the Great Qin Heavenly Court!"

At these words, everyone was beyond excited.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Thousands of civil and military officials cried out excitedly, and Red Boy even laughed, "Little Torch Dragon, let’s play together in the future!"

Only then did the True Immortal Ruyi notice that his nephew was also present, but since Demon King of Bull was an enemy of Qin Jun, Red Boy pretended not to recognize him.

The little Torch Dragon still remembered Red Boy and immediately flew towards him, the child and the dragon starting to frolic together.

"Bo Wen, about the matter of qi movement, have you found any clues?" Qin Jun asked Liu Bo Wen with a smile.

In a previous life, there was a legend of Liu Bo Wen cutting the dragon vein.

It is said that during the Tang Dynasty there was a Western Expedition Road, the Heavenly Court still existed, and people could cultivate.

In the early Ming Dynasty, Liu Bo Wen, in order to protect the emperor, severed the dragon vein, and from then on, the land of Shenzhou was devoid of spiritual qi, the path of cultivation came to an end, and mythology also declined. Even after the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty closed the country, scientific civilization rose, leading to the near destruction of Huaxia, all because the dragon vein had been cut, and the qi movement had dissipated.

Of course, this is only a legend.

Even if a legend captures but a shadow, there must be a source, a basis in fact.

At the very least, Liu Bo Wen should know something about the qi movement.

"Your Majesty, I have discovered that our Southern Domain is quite extraordinary, with denser spiritual qi than the surrounding domains, and more abundant natural treasures. There are even numerous forbidden lands that our armies cannot set foot in, and the quality of unearthed magical artifacts is very high. According to ancient texts I’ve consulted, I’ve discovered an earth-shattering secret!"

Liu Bo Wen began to narrate at length, capturing the attention of all present. If this fellow were in the future world, he would surely be an editor, a master of clickbait headlines.

"In the distant ancient times, the universe was ruled by a transcendent force known as the Saint Court, and our Southern Domain was the chief city of the Saint Court, equivalent to the center of the universe!"

As soon as these words came out, the entire congregation was stunned.

No one had expected that the Southern Domain, which was considered a barren land, had such a significant history.

"Yes, in those years how flourishing the Saint Court was, with the Human Clan supreme as kings," Old Man Yi exclaimed from within the crowd. As someone from the Taiyi Scattered Immortal Realm, his status in the Great Qin Heavenly Court was also quite high, considering he was once the top powerhouse of the court.

As soon as he spoke up, he piqued the interest of many.

"Oh, Lord Demon Emperor, do you know about the Saint Court?" Li Yuanba jested with a winking smile, for he and Old Man Yi found each other’s company favorable, always engaging in battles or indulging in food and drink.

"Nonsense, with my current level of cultivation, I owe it all to a smidgeon of the warrior legacy from the Saint Court. Speaking of which, Your Majesty..." Old Man Yi became more animated as he spoke, but when he brought up Qin Jun, he suddenly closed his mouth.

Yet the others began to speculate wildly.

Could it be that His Majesty was related to the Saint Court?

With such a thought, some ministers started to show peculiar expressions, for the background of Qin Jun was the greatest enigma of the entire Great Qin Heavenly Court.

A smile crept onto the corners of Qin Jun’s mouth as he said without much patience, "You’ve been talking for so long yet have said nothing about the matter of qi movement."

Liu Bowen felt awkward. He had just been interrupted by Old Man Yi and was also curious about the relationship between Qin Jun and the royal court.

"Actually, the qi movement of the Great Qin Heavenly Court already has a preliminary form. Now that there is a Divine Beast, all we need is to perform a ritual to request recognition from the Heavenly Dao," said Liu Bowen with a clasped hands and a smile.

Request recognition from the Heavenly Dao?

Qin Jun’s eyes flickered, and Liu Bowen fell silent. Sensing that something was amiss in the atmosphere, the civil and military officials quieted down.

Now, if he did not speak, his authority was immense, after all, he still had the added title of Emperor of qi movement.

"It’s fine. A ritual is just a ritual. Bending the knee now is for the sake of rising up later," Ji Yongsheng’s voice suddenly rang out, leaving Qin Jun somewhat taken aback.

Ji Yongsheng used to seem so radical, as if he would fight to the death with the heavens, so why had he suddenly chosen to compromise?

"I’ve observed carefully and concluded that the reason the Luoshui Region and the Eastern Flame Domain are developing stronger than your Southern Domain is that your qi movement isn’t as strong as the other domains. I’ve discovered that the qi movement polices implemented by the immortals and deities are indeed good. Competing for qi movement is equivalent to competing for vitality," Ji Yongsheng said, clicking his tongue in wonder, which made Qin Jun roll his eyes.

"The method of qi movement directly bypasses the immortals and deities, allowing the Heavenly Dao to recognize it. It’s convenient for cultivation and allows one to take shortcuts. However, if one wishes to attain detachment from the Heavenly Dao, it’s best to have less involvement with qi movement."

Detachment from the Heavenly Dao?

And to avoid qi movement?

Without qi movement, one would be toyed with by the heavens, capable of experiencing the terror of the Grim Reaper’s arrival at any minute!

"What is this ’Grim Reaper’s arrival’ you speak of?" asked Ji Yongsheng, curious.

"Even if I explained it, you wouldn’t understand," Qin Jun thought to himself, while on the surface he just smiled, dissipating the tense atmosphere.

Just at the right moment, Daji asked with a smile, "Has Your Majesty come to a decision?"

As the Saint Empress, Daji was very intelligent. She was not like the holy women of the previous dynasty who meddled in politics, but instead played a role in helping to alleviate the mood.

"Yes. I’ll leave the matter of the ritual entirely to Bo Wen and hope that the other ministers will cooperate actively," Qin Jun said with a nod and a smile.

In fact, without his word, no one would dare to hinder Liu Bowen, as this was a matter concerning the qi movement of the Great Qin Heavenly Court.

Even though Liu Bowen had low cultivation, he was still the leader of the civil officials and very well-connected, so no one would refuse to help.

Afterwards, Qin Jun discussed some other relevant affairs. He granted the position of a third-rank official title to the pipa, whose strength was apparent, and no one dared to object. The Ruyi True Immortal, on the other hand, didn’t get one. Qin Jun sent him to work under Bai Ze.

Because the Southernmost Sea had been unified, some members of the Demon Clan had begun to appear in the court. These had already been recruited by Bai Ze, and there was bound to be a division into Human and Demon factions in the future. Regarding this, Qin Jun simply turned a blind eye, knowing that competition would incentivize his ministers to work harder.

Of course, if any dubious methods emerged, Qin Jun would show them what it means when an emperor’s wrath is invoked.

...

Night fell.

After a bout of passion, Qin Jun stroked Daji’s jade back while deep in thought.

He had two random draw opportunities, three God and Demon pinnacle chances, and three skill inheritance chances. The one opportunity for searching for worthies he just acquired had been used, forcibly recruiting five eminent talents within the Great Qin Heavenly Court, all civil officials without special attributes or aura, so he did not place much importance on them.

"Kua Fu, Hou Yi, Bai Ze, and Luo Shixin have not reached full loyalty yet. I’d better not give them the opportunity," Qin Jun thought, eyes twinkling as he pondered. Figures like Li Yuanba, the Nine Spirit Yuan Saint, Yuan Hong, Yang Jian, Nine-headed Insect, and Tang Sanzang who had potential had already reached the God and Demon pinnacle.

The Sixth Golden Crow, Lv Yue, and Her Highness Shiji hadn’t.

Chang’e, Zhu Bajie, Evening Star, Giant Spirit God, Nezha, Lei Zhenzi, Li Jing, King Huang Feng, Zhong Kui, Thousand Li Eye and Favorable Wind Ear, Guan Yu, Li Bai, Li Cunxiao, and others, the gods and demons summoned in the early stages, had not experienced the God and Demon pinnacle.

Most of them had limited potential, and the chance of breaking through to the Taiyi Realm was slim.