The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 810: Just for a Promise

Chapter 810: Chapter 810: Just for a Promise

Reincarnation!

As soon as Young Master You spoke those words, heavy breathing sounds emanated from within the Tower of the King of Resentment, as if suppressing a towering inferno of rage.

"Isn’t the Nether Emperor the ruler of the nether world? Why couldn’t he save your mother!" Xia Yanye’s voice became furious, causing the entire crimson earth to tremble.

Young Master You’s color changed, feeling as if his body was crushed by an immense weight, nearly causing him to explode.

Sweat covered his forehead. Bearing the pressure, he clenched his teeth and said, "My mother was born without innate talent and was supposed to die five thousand years ago. My father defied the heavens to grant her another five thousand years of life, which was already a miracle. But just before her life ended, she gave birth to me, allowing me to live on in her name. Since then, I have been known as Young Master You."

Once he said this, Xia Yanye’s killing intent slowly receded, causing the backs of Young Master You and the others to sweat profusely.

A super powerful being who once stood shoulder to shoulder with the Nether Emperor could crush them with just a flip of his hand.

"Netherworld... you vowed to protect her for a lifetime..."

Xia Yanye’s voice turned venomous, which startled Young Master You. Could the thing he feared the most actually be happening?

Boom——

The iron gate at the base of the Tower of the King of Resentment suddenly opened, stirring up billowing dust.

A figure slowly emerged from the darkness, his hair a mess, the worn black robe emitting a stench. He appeared slightly emaciated, but his spine was straight, giving off a sense that he could bear the weight of the heavens should they fall.

The King of Resentment, Xia Yanye!

In his prime, he ranked fifth on the Dominance Leaderboard, and it was only after his retirement that Xu Chongsheng managed to squeeze into the ranking.

The top ten names on the Dominance Leaderboard rarely change even over tens of thousands of years, which shows just how significant the gap between each rank is.

Xia Yanye slowly lifted his head, revealing a thin face that was practically skin over bone, deep eye sockets adding a murky ominousness to his eyes and an immense pressure to anyone who met his gaze.

"What brings you to seek me? Is it because of the promise from the past?" Xia Yanye asked, his voice deadly dull, devoid of any emotion.

After tens of thousands of years, he still remembered the old promise.

Young Master You felt somewhat relieved, and through gritted teeth, he asked, "Yes, my mother once mentioned that you promised her you would help her with anything she asked, even if it meant going through fire and brimstone."

He could only gamble on Xia Yanye’s deep feelings for Li Lianyou, otherwise, he feared he might meet his end here today.

Four guards stood in front of him, cautiously on guard as Xia Yanye approached.

"So similar... you look exactly like your mother," Xia Yanye stared at Young Master You, his eyes seemingly glowing, which caused a chill in Young Master You’s heart.

"Are you willing to honor the promise from the past?" Young Master You asked in a deep voice.

He didn’t want to reminisce with Xia Yanye; he also held some disdain for him, considering him a man of strong cultivation but too consumed by his romantic attachments.

"Speak, who do you want me to deal with?" Xia Yanye suddenly appeared right in front of Young Master You and asked.

As their eyes met, Young Master You and the others hastily retreated in fright.

"Come with me. I need you to annihilate a power," Young Master You said, suppressing his excitement.

If the King of Resentment took action, the King Yan Palace was doomed!

Xia Yanye was silent for a moment, then uttered a single word: "Good!"

...

In King Yan City, five days had passed since Zhenwu Emperor returned to the peak of the God and Demon.

Qin Jun shuttled back and forth between King Yan City and the Heavenly Court of Great Qin, while Bai Ze returned to continue presiding over the Heavenly Court of Great Qin. Tathāgata stayed in King Yan City.

"Tathāgata, how do you find King Yan City?"

Qin Jun and Tathāgata stood atop a building overlooking the bustling King Yan City. Over these days, he often chatted with Tathāgata, aiming to increase his loyalty.

No one in King Yan City recognized Tathāgata, allowing Qin Jun to boldly stroll around with him.

Without his golden body, it was hard for anyone to associate him with the Tathāgata.

If his loyalty were slightly higher, once his injuries healed, Tathāgata, at the midpoint of the Daluo Immortal Realm, would definitely allow Qin Jun to move unhindered across the world, unafraid of even the Nether Emperor and the Emperor of Heavenly Destiny.

"Amitabha, this prosperity is unprecedented in the Western Regions," Tathāgata sighed.

After all, the King Yan Palace is a newly rising major power, far from what the Western Regions could compare to.

"I can heal you in a short time," Qin Jun’s words took a turn, leaving Tathāgata stunned.

"Really?" Tathāgata asked, barely containing his excitement. Healing was extremely difficult for him after Patriarch Bodhi had destroyed his cultivation.

Patriarch Bodhi is immensely powerful, and Tathāgata has no idea how to cultivate anew for the time being. If all else fails, he can only consume the Nirvana Bodhi.

So upon hearing Qin Jun’s words, he couldn’t help but be be overjoyed.

"Would you dare swear an oath in the Buddha’s name that you will not betray me?"

Qin Jun asked softly. Tathāgata’s loyalty, seen through their interactions over these days, had already risen above seventy.

Through the days of their interaction, Tathāgata began to appreciate Qin Jun, and Qin Jun had changed his view of Tathāgata as well.

In fact, Tathāgata still harbored great aspirations, and his understanding of Buddhist principles was profound. It was a pity that upon coming to this world, because people rejected Buddhism, he ended up taking a crooked path.

"I, Tathāgata, swear in the name of the Buddha never to betray Your Majesty!" Tathāgata declared solemnly.

The reason he agreed so readily was that he had heard that Buddhism was also being promoted within the court of Great Qin.

With the Taming Dragon Arhat at the forefront, Buddhist temples were being widely built, and Tang Sanzang had also mentioned it.

Not only did Qin Jun allow Buddhism to exist, but he would also permit other sects in the future. In his eyes, it was only good when all schools thrived; holding exclusive power would inevitably lead to a dead end.

"Here is a Daluo Restoration Pill, it can heal you within an hour!" Qin Jun produced a pill with a flip of his hand.

Patriarch Bodhi only destroyed Tathāgata’s enlightenment and elixir field but did not use sealing methods; the Daluo Restoration Pill was more than enough for Tathāgata’s recovery.

That morning, Qin Jun had asked the system about the likelihood of Tathāgata betraying him if he returned to the peak of God and Demon.

The system replied, "The likelihood is very low. Although Tathāgata is somewhat sanctimonious and hypocritical, he hasn’t yet reached the deplorable level of completely turning his back on recognition."

Therefore, Qin Jun dared to take out the Daluo Restoration Pill. The prior request for an oath was simply another confirmation.

"Also, if you recover, you must not create too big a commotion; I don’t want the world to become aware of the relationship between King Yan Palace and the court of Great Qin."

Qin Jun advised. If Tathāgata revealed his golden body, the whole city would see it, and the truth would surely come to light.

Who in the world doesn’t know that Tathāgata was captured by the Holy Emperor of Qin?

"Amitabha, Your Majesty, rest assured, I will be discreet," Tathāgata said as he took the Daluo Restoration Pill and replied with a soft smile.

Qin Jun waved his hand smilingly. "Go, find a place to heal."

"Amitabha."

Tathāgata nodded and turned to leave.

Watching his retreating figure, Qin Jun’s gaze grew profound.

Tathāgata, oh Tathāgata, I hope you truly are not a petty person.

"Ding! A side quest triggered — Hold The Fort For Ten Days! Quest details: Young Master You has invited a peerless powerhouse, aiming to obliterate King Yan City. If the host can hold the fort for ten days without relocating King Yan City, a God and Demon summon opportunity and a God and Demon instance opportunity will be rewarded!"

The system’s notification sound suddenly rang out, interrupting Qin Jun’s train of thought.

A peerless powerhouse?

Could it be the Nether Emperor?

It shouldn’t be, right?

Qin Jun’s brow furrowed tightly; the activation of the quest indicated that Young Master You was set on destroying King Yan City, and it also suggested that this peerless powerhouse was no ordinary figure.