The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 99: Passing Through

Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Passing Through

"Hmph! I dare too!"

After planting a quick kiss on Qin Jun like a dragonfly skimming the water, the Dragon Maiden boasted to Daji, infuriating the latter to the brink of eruption.

Both women were powerhouses of the Transforming Void Realm. Should they come to blows, a thousand meters around them would be leveled to the ground. So, Qin Jun braced himself and said, "Alright, from now on we’re all on the same team. Let’s move forward. The Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition selection will start soon."

Jia Xun also sensed the weird tension between the two women and shouted, "Form up and move out!"

The team continued to advance, but the atmosphere was tense due to the Dragon Maiden’s presence. Her father was the Southern Sea Dragon King, and although they didn’t know the full extent of the Southern Sea Dragon Clan’s power, it was undoubtedly far beyond any kingdom’s. Just the Dragon Maiden’s earlier display of draconic majesty made them feel as though the sky were collapsing. They certainly did not dare to offend the whole Dragon Clan.

Even Yang Lan dared not mutter under her breath to criticize Qin Jun, for fear that the Dragon Maiden might hear her.

Indeed, sometimes women intimidate other women more than men do.

"Brother Qin Jun, don’t call me Dragon Maiden, call me Li," the Dragon Maiden, now should be called Li, said while clinging to Qin Jun’s arm with a beaming smile.

Daji could hardly stand her clingy demeanor, and her face never lightened up, which always seemed to send a chill down Qin Jun’s spine.

It was a massive misunderstanding!

She insisted on holding onto me!

Qin Jun mentally explained to Daji, but on the outside, he was all smiles, chatting and laughing with Li.

By now, Qin Jun had under him a Golden Elixir Realm demonic beast, the Cangjun Wolf; four Transforming Void Realm powerhouses, Daji, Guan Yu, Fa Hai, and Li; an Earth Immortal Realm powerhouse, Roaring Sky Dog; and an Immortal Realm powerhouse, Evening Star.

With such a lineup, he even dared to challenge the Netherworld Holy Sect behind You Fenghuang.

Were those twelve elders with Transforming Void Realm strength impressive?

Could they withstand a sweep of Evening Star’s Dust Brush?

Qin Jun was full of high spirits. Added to his own strength now at the second tier of the Golden Elixir Realm, if he made a name for himself in the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition, he would complete the task triggered by You Fenghuang and then receive 200,000 experience points, a random draw, and a God and Demon summon!

By then, his strength and power would rise again, who could stop him?

"Li, how did the Southern Sea Dragon King agree to let you out?" Evening Star, following behind Qin Jun and Li, suddenly asked.

Evening Star had come from overseas and was clearly aware of the Southern Sea Dragon King.

Li pouted, "Of course he didn’t agree. He even said I couldn’t leave unless I broke through to the Earth Immortal Realm, and he specifically set up a restriction to ensure I focused on my cultivation. But last night, the restriction was suddenly broken by a force I couldn’t see, and then I escaped."

The Earth Immortal Realm!

Daji, Fa Hai, and Roaring Sky Dog’s mouths twitched, while others were bewildered, not knowing what the Earth Immortal Realm was.

Evening Star nodded knowingly as if he had expected this. He turned to Qin Jun and said telepathically, "The Southern Sea Dragon King is stronger than me, and he is volatile. If he learns that Your Highness has taken his precious daughter away, I’m afraid he will cause trouble..."

With those words, Qin Jun’s expression changed. If the strongest among them, Evening Star, was not a match for the Southern Sea Dragon King, then even if they all fought together, it would surely be futile.

And would the Dragon King come alone?

Countless shrimp soldiers and crab generals could surge forward and drown them.

However, the Southern Sea Dragon King probably wouldn’t find out for the time being. After all, Qin Jun would be in the Nanzhuo Dynasty for the next while, and he didn’t believe the Southern Sea Dragon King would dare to cause a scene there.

Come what may, they would deal with it as it came!

The Southern Sea Dragon King exerted unprecedented pressure on Qin Jun, but on the surface, he remained as nonchalant as ever.

And Evening Star, too, always wore a smile, their conversation never spreading beyond themselves; none of the others noticed anything unusual about them.

To the outside world, the Southern Sea Dragon King appeared to be a great support for Qin Jun, and if Evening Star were to reveal the truth, it would undoubtedly be like pushing Qin Jun from heaven into hell.

If others knew that the Southern Sea Dragon King might target Qin Jun, their thoughts might turn unpredictable.

Qin Yun was a prince, Jia Xun the Grand Tutor, and Ye Xuan was among the top geniuses from Wuqi Kingdom; they held Qin Jun in reverence, which would only make his ascent to the throne smoother. Conversely, since Qin Jun had not yet ascended, they might start scheming.

One can never predict the human heart, and even if Jia Xun’s attitude seems humble, it doesn’t mean he has fully sided with Qin Jun.

And so, the group quietly progressed.

As noon approached, they arrived at the border of Canglan Kingdom. Crossing directly through it was the quickest route to the Nanzhuo Dynasty, but entry required identity registration, which would no doubt spread the identities of Qin Jun and his companions throughout Canglan Kingdom.

Soon, the group reached the city gates, where the soldiers guarding it gathered in alarm upon seeing the Cangjun Wolf, as if readying for battle.

"I am Jia Xun, the Grand Tutor of Qianyue Kingdom, leading the royal family to attend the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition."

Jia Xun announced loudly. The Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition wasn’t just for the Qianyue royal family; the Crown Prince Zhu Yishi of Canglan Kingdom and some children of officials were also participating. Therefore, the Qian Emperor had made an agreement with Emperor Canglan not to obstruct them.

Stronger than Qianyue Kingdom though Canglan Kingdom might be, the Qian Emperor was like a rabid dog; if provoked too far, he would even dare wager the lives of his entire nation in a desperate battle against Canglan Kingdom.

Moreover, after the loss of Xiao Beilong, Canglan Kingdom, no matter how much they resented Qianyue, dared not openly turn against them, since other kingdoms were lying in wait, ready to pounce.

It was commonly joked around the border territories that every emperor of Qianyue Kingdom was mad, though up to this point, there had only been two emperors.

"Can you control it?"

A soldier asked warily, pointing at the Cangjun Wolf. With its enormous size, what would they do if it went wild and harmed the citizens?

Upon hearing this, Qin Jun leaped directly onto the back of the Cangjun Wolf and laughed, "It’s my mount, rest assured, it’s domesticated, with no wildness in it."

The guards’ mouths twitched, but no one was stupid enough to call him out on it.

"My brother’s skin is getting thicker and thicker, I’m envious..."

Qin Yun thought with a sigh; his biggest flaw was his tendency to tell the truth too easily and his lack of shrewdness.

Seeing this, the soldiers said no more, and Jia Xun stepped forward to the city gates, presenting a letter from the Qian Emperor himself, sealed with the jade seal of Qianyue Kingdom.

It took about the time of one incense stick to burn before the group finally passed through the city gates.

On the other side of the border was a vast grassland; to reach the nearest city would require another half-day’s travel.

"Wait! Which one of you is King Yue, Qin Jun?"

Just then, a voice called from atop the city wall, and a young man in a white robe leapt down with his sword, stepping on the air and quickly landing in front of the group.

Seated on the back of the Cangjun Wolf, Qin Jun raised an eyebrow and asked, "What do you want with me?"

So soon someone was causing trouble?

"Since you defeated Zhuo Junjie, you have now taken his place on the list of renowned warriors. I challenge you!" declared the white-robed youth righteously, his eyes beneath his sword-shaped brows brimming with a desire for battle.