The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 981: The Domain Era

Chapter 981: Chapter 981: The Domain Era

"Donghuang Taiyi has gone beyond the heavens?"

Qin Jun asked with a peculiar expression as Liu Bowen nodded in front of him, "Yes, and he disbanded all his subordinates too."

The civil and military officials in the Junzheng Hall looked at each other in disbelief, not expecting the Demon Emperor to choose such a path.

Other powerhouses wouldn’t rashly venture beyond the heavens, for that signified unknown dangers, of course, within the Xuandang Great World, only a handful have the strength to break through the heavens and leave on their own.

According to legend, the realm beyond the heavens seemed even more dangerous than the Xuandang Great World, and one might be a peerless powerhouse here, but that may not be the case out there.

No powerhouse would accept such a disparity.

But they couldn’t help admiring Donghuang Taiyi’s courage, preferring to venture out rather than live under someone else.

"In that case, am I not invincible?"

Qin Jun said with a strange look, provoking laughter from all the beings in the hall.

Even he hadn’t anticipated unifying the Xuandang Great World so quickly.

Now that Donghuang Taiyi had left the Xuandang Great World, and with the Emperor of Heavenly Destiny’s fate unclear, unification was within reach.

"Your Majesty, next we can issue a decree to the world, stating that the domains that voluntarily submit to the Great Qin Celestial Court will have a higher status than those defeated, and in the future, we can also implement a ranking system for the hundreds of domains..." Bai Ze said softly, his voice clearly reaching the ears of every being present.

As these words were spoken, the civil and military officials were visibly moved.

If a ranking system were applied to the domains, the world’s landscape would undergo a complete transformation.

The domains would strive for better rankings to gain development opportunities, and high-ranked domains would be envied by the lower ranks, their mutual jealousies solidifying the Great Qin Celestial Court as impregnable while also limiting the growth of forces and sects.

This strategy was undeniably ruthless!

Upon hearing this, Qin Jun’s eyes narrowed immediately, his gaze towards Bai Ze filled with admiration; the Demon Clan’s strategist was indeed perceptive and cunning.

"I approve!"

Qin Jun said with a smile, the faster he unified the Xuandang Great World, the better, as he still needed to head to the Ancient Immortal Realm to inscribe the name of the Black Butterfly Fairy in the Book of Heaven.

Bai Ze smiled faintly as the officials became agitated, surprised by Qin Jun’s quick trust in Bai Ze’s decision, which showed Bai Ze’s standing in his heart.

That day, the Great Qin Celestial Court announced to the domains that they would be classified from first to ninth rank, from low to high. The higher the level of the domain, the more benefits and resources it would enjoy, and the lesser the taxes and levies.

When this news was released, the whole world shook, and every being sensed the breath of an era changing.

In the future, it wouldn’t be about the Six Halls and Three Lands, or the Nine Emperors ruling the world, but the Great Qin Celestial Court dominating alone, with hundreds of domains competing!

"This move is too cunning; those domains that are still reluctant to submit will surely rush to surrender now!"

"If they don’t surrender quickly, they will end up being the bottom-dwellers!"

"What is our domain lord doing? Is he planning to challenge the Great Qin Celestial Court all by himself? Surrender quickly!"

"This strategy is simply outrageous!"

"From now on, the world will bear the name Qin!"

Hundreds of domains were in an uproar, with beings worried and eager to see what rank their domains would receive.

The Southern Domain was undoubtedly ranked ninth, and after the implementation of the domain ranking system, it would quickly surpass other domains because the tilt in resources would break the previous balance and disparity.

Before long, more and more domains sent letters of allegiance to the Great Qin Celestial Court.

In just five short days, Saint Emperor Peak received over fifty jade slips from different domains.

The momentum was with them; the legions of the Great Qin Celestial Court no longer needed to continue their campaigns as domain lords couldn’t bear the psychological pressure and surrendered one after another.

Inside the Holy City, it was a time of jubilation as citizens eagerly discussed how many more domains had surrendered that day.

Time flew, and another month passed, with Qin Jun’s God and Demon instance opportunities accumulating to five.

Beyond that, he also had one chance of God and Demon summoning and one designated God and Demon summoning opportunity!

His cultivation also broke through to the eighth level of the Golden Immortal Realm with the momentum!

At the same time, the territories that had surrendered to the Great Qin Heavenly Court exceeded three hundred in number!

The unification was getting closer and closer!

That day, Qin Jun was in the Black Butterfly Fairy’s sleeping palace, where despite the support of elixirs, her condition had become increasingly unstable, often falling into a faint.

"I shall set out for the heavens beyond tomorrow!"

Qin Jun said softly, holding the Black Butterfly Fairy’s hand, with Zhu Yanqing and Daji seated beside them. It was estimated that in two or three months, Zhu Yanqing would give birth to the sacred child.

Though moved, the Black Butterfly Fairy, with her face veiled, couldn’t help but say, "Your Majesty should first unify the Xuandang Great World. Besides, Saint Consort Zhu is about to give birth soon."

Zhu Yanqing shook her head with a smile, considerately saying, "It’s alright, Black Butterfly, you have helped His Majesty so much. If you were to die of old age, His Majesty would feel guilt for the rest of his life."

Daji nodded, adding comfortingly, "Unification is already set in stone. Sister Zhu might even delay the birth, so you don’t need to worry too much."

Zhu Yanqing saw the affection that the Black Butterfly Fairy had for Qin Jun and couldn’t bear the thought of her dying, while Daji was thinking more pragmatically, after all, as a Daluo powerhouse who had once established the God Temple, the Black Butterfly Fairy’s abilities and skills were valuable assets.

"My mind is made up, you two chat for a while, I’m going to make some preparations," Qin Jun said with a smile, and then stood up to leave.

He planned to summon two God and Demon figures; should they be supremely strong, it would put his mind at ease.

What concerned him the most was the mysterious powerhouse who had rescued the Emperor of Heavenly Destiny.

What if that mysterious figure were to attack the Great Qin Heavenly Court while he was away?

With such worries in his heart, Qin Jun quickly went to the stone pavilion in the Imperial Garden and sat down.

This place was where he usually practiced his cultivation in solitude, undisturbed, enjoying the tranquility.

"System, commence the God and Demon summoning!"

Qin Jun commanded inwardly after sitting down.

Pipa, holding a wine pot and pastries, came to the table, set them down, and then vanished from the spot; this was an unspoken understanding between the two.

"Ding! Commencing the random summoning of God and Demon!"

The system’s prompt sounded, and Qin Jun prayed inwardly, "I’m heading to the heavens beyond tomorrow, don’t fail me now!"

It took five pinnacle God and Demon opportunities to exchange for a single unwavering loyalty at the peak, and currently, he couldn’t obtain two more pinnacle God and Demon opportunities, so he had to bring along Patriarch Bodhi.

But if the Great Qin Heavenly Court were left without a Manifesting Saint to oversee it, he truly wouldn’t be at ease.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for summoning the Taming Tiger Arhat, from mythology. Would you like to summon again?"

"Yes!"

Qin Jun responded without hesitation, for now, the Taming Tiger Arhat did not catch his eye.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for summoning the Hairy Head Official, from Journey to the West. Would you like to summon again?"

The Hairy Head Official?

How could he possibly summon the natural enemy of Pipa, the scorpion spirit, who was so kind to him?

"Resummon, I dislike chickens!"

Qin Jun decisively decided, for the third attempt, he had to accept whoever was summoned, no matter what.

Recently my qi movement has been at its peak, it shouldn’t be too bad!

It must not be a weakling!

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for summoning the Nether River Ancestral Patriarch, from mythology!"

"Ding! Since the Nether River Ancestral Patriarch’s power far exceeds the host’s ability to subdue, he will be cast away!"

Two consecutive system prompts echoed in Qin Jun’s mind, causing his right hand, which was poised to lift his wine, to stop mid-air.