The Strongest Mythical Emperor-Chapter 185 Luo Emperor

Throughout the journey, Qin Jun always felt a chilling killing intent, but fortunately, with Li Yuanba shielding him, the adversary did not dare to act.

About an hour later, Fei Yushu finally led them to the base of Imperial Palace Peak.

It is said that Imperial Palace Peak towers a thousand feet high, its age stretching back countless millennia. The power center of the Nanzhuo Dynasty was established atop Imperial Palace Peak. From below, looking upward, one could see the plethora of palaces, splendid and magnificent buildings, all incredibly spectacular. Standing in front of it, one could not help but feel reverence.

In front of Imperial Palace Peak was an immensely wide square, which was already packed with people at this moment—all cultivators participating in the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition, creating an uproar.

"I’ll take you only this far."

Fei Yushu stopped walking and spoke; everyone seemed very excited and, without paying him any mind, headed towards the square. With fame and achievement right in front of them, who cared whether he followed or not?

Qin Jun and the others did the same, but without meaning to, Qin Jun caught Fei Yushu giving him a look of pity, which frustrated him.

Damn it, you think I don’t know the Nanzhuo Emperor has sent people to kill me?

You have no idea what a "system" is!

Qin Jun sneered inwardly, but that intermittent killing intent still locked onto him, which annoyed him greatly.

Soon, the group entered the square and blended into the sea of people.

Evening Star and others who stood on the edge of the square found a street-side inn to sit down for tea. Evening Star laughed and said, "This is the Nanzhuo Dynasty. Just think, if all the talents in the square were to pledge allegiance to the Nanzhuo Dynasty and they were to grow... tsk tsk!"

Li Bai, Daji, and others couldn’t help but nod; the foundation of the Nanzhuo Dynasty was built up just like this, accumulating over time.

How could the kingdom’s top geniuses surpass the dynasty when they were absorbed into it?

Time passed quickly, and everyone was waiting for the Nanzhuo Emperor to appear, to announce the start of the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition.

About a half-hour later, when Qin Jun was almost losing his patience, the sound of a bell came from Imperial Palace Peak, echoing soul-stirringly, quieting down the hundreds of thousands of competitors.

Everyone looked up to find that above Imperial Palace Peak, shrouded in mists, the summit was not visible, but one could vaguely see a towering figure gradually coalescing into existence, like a giant overlooking the world, bathed in a golden light.

"Who’s trying to show off, that light is so blinding..."

Qin Jun squinted and murmured, while Qin Yun, You Fenghuang, and Zhu Yanqing beside him were already staring with wide eyes.

Soon that towering figure took shape, full of dignity, wearing the Emperor’s crown, with a pair of authoritative eyes that made it hard for anyone to meet his gaze. From below, this phantom appeared at least a thousand feet tall, and in front of it, the tens of thousands of competitors all seemed tiny.

The Nanzhuo Emperor!

A powerhouse at the Immortal Realm!

"The Luo Emperor has appeared!"

"The Luo Emperor? Is he the Nanzhuo Emperor?"

"Yes, we call him ’His Highness,’ and his imperial title is Luo Emperor."

"My God, how powerful is His Highness? Is that a phantom?"

The cultivators on the square discussed animatedly, and feeling the terrifying pressure from the Luo Emperor, Qin Jun couldn’t help but feel apprehensive. Could Wujing really suppress him?

There was no way around it. Even though Qin Jun had seen Wujing’s attributes, cultivation levels couldn’t represent absolute domination, and as for Wujing’s strength, Qin Jun had never witnessed it himself, having only seen him toss Zhou Liang aside with a flick of his hand.

"This guy is strong, I really want to fight him!"

Li Yuanba murmured, causing Qin Jun’s mouth to twitch. He didn’t know if Li Yuanba, transformed into a Giant Bird, could fight the Luo Emperor.

No, that’s not right. The Nanzhuo Dynasty also has a Vermilion Bird!

Vermilion Bird fighting the Giant Bird?

Huh?

That seems rather interesting.

While Qin Jun was lost in his thoughts, the Luo Emperor, high above the clouds, spoke, "The triennial Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition is about to begin, and all of you present are Hidden Dragons. I hope that this time, you can soar to the heavens after the competition!"

The Luo Emperor’s voice seemed to come from the Primordial Chaos, subconsciously instilling an urge to submit in those who heard it.

"Now, I shall announce the rules for this session’s Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition!"

The crowd fell silent, hundreds of thousands of people quiet as mice, even the streets around the plaza shared the stillness; everyone looked up at the Luo Emperor as if gazing at a god.

For some reason, Qin Jun had the persistent feeling that the Luo Emperor was looking down at him, or maybe everyone felt this way.

"The Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition will be divided into three rounds, the first round, a contest for a thousand names; the second round, to determine the top one hundred; the third round, to decide the top ten!"

"The top ten may enter the Bathing Thunder Pool for a month’s cultivation. The top hundred will be awarded different grades of spirit stones, cultivation methods, and magical instruments, and can choose to join any sect among the Seven Major Sects. Those within the thousand can choose to serve as officials or join the military in the Imperial Dynasty."

As the Luo Emperor spoke, most of the crowd began to breathe more rapidly.

The Bathing Thunder Pool?

A hint of doubt flashed across Qin Jun’s eyes; as a reward for the top ten, it surely wouldn’t be simple. Evening Star had previously mentioned that the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition would be greatly beneficial to him—could he be referring to the Bathing Thunder Pool?

The Luo Emperor then continued with a flurry of motivating words that made most of the competitors’ blood boil with excitement, but Qin Jun always felt like he was brainwashing the competitors—how sinister!

"Master, can you beat him?"

While drinking, Li Bai asked Evening Star teasingly, and Daji, Bai Menghu, Zhang Jiao, as well as You Fenghuang’s maidservant couldn’t help but turn their gaze towards Evening Star.

Evening Star stroked his beard and smiled, not responding, but his smile was clearly very confident.

"The Luo Emperor is not the strongest in the Nanzhuo Dynasty; there is an old fella hidden on the Imperial Palace Peak," Evening Star said, squinting towards the Imperial Palace Peak.

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The Luo Emperor had already given them such a terrifying aura that it was hard to imagine someone even stronger resided on the Imperial Palace Peak.

"There’s no need to worry; we also have Brother Sha," Evening Star said jokingly, glancing at Sha Wujing who had been quiet throughout, prompting everyone else to look at Wujing.

Sha Wujing shook his head with a smile, not saying much.

Zhang Jiao was inwardly amazed, not having expected Qin Jun to have so many powerful people in hiding, and by the sound of their voices, they clearly were not afraid to make an enemy of the Luo Emperor.

Upon that thought, Zhang Jiao suddenly stood up, cupped his hands to Evening Star and the others, and said, "I must leave to prepare for His Highness in advance."

Li Bai and Daji couldn’t help but frown—had he just decided to flee after pledging allegiance to Qin Jun?

"Go ahead," Evening Star nodded with a profound meaning, and then Zhang Jiao turned and left.

Watching his departing figure, Wujing stroked his chin and fell into contemplation.

"Master, are we just letting him go?" Li Bai asked, puzzled.

"Don’t look down on his low cultivation; he has his own unique abilities," Evening Star said with a mysterious smile, leaving Li Bai and the others confused.

Wujing murmured to himself, "Saintly aura, eh? This man has quite the fortune."

Saintly aura?

Roaring Sky Dog, lying on the ground, suddenly opened its eyes wide, and Daji also showed a look of surprise. Qin Jun had once introduced them to Chen Shuli’s saintly aura, so they had kept it in mind. They had not expected Zhang Jiao to also possess the incredible saintly aura.

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