Chapter 74: Emperor Taizu's Courage

"Someone come! Help Master Zhuo down quickly!" Zhang Lao shouted in a hurry. Four servants quickly went up to carry Zhuo Junjie down. If he was hit by Qin Jun's full force with the Silver Dragon Soul-Slaying Spear, even if he didn't die, he would be disabled. However, in this world, with advanced spells, as long as the body's functions were not completely destroyed, injuries could be healed.

Chang Qianqian ran to support Qin Jun, making the disciples of Xuanling Sect sigh while worrying about Zhuo Junjie. "A woman's heart is unpredictable!"

They were all impressed by the sparring match they had just witnessed. Although Qin Jun's fighting style was too brutal, if he didn't use his full strength, he wouldn't be able to defeat Zhuo Junjie. Therefore, the disciples of Xuanling Sect didn't resent Qin Jun, but rather admired him.

After Zhuo Junjie was carried away for treatment, no one dared to challenge Qin Jun again. If he were an ordinary cultivator, it would be fine, but he was the Prince of Yue. Taking advantage of him now would definitely provoke the royal family's anger.

Moreover, Qin Jun's victory over Zhuo Junjie had already proven himself!

"After today, the reputation of the Prince of Yue will be even greater!"

"Yes, in the future, the number one talent will no longer be Zhuo Junjie!"

"I like the Prince of Yue's fighting style, it's so fierce!"

"I'm curious about the spell the Prince of Yue used just now."

The cultivators discussed eagerly, but now their eyes towards the Prince of Yue were completely different. Previously, they only admired his recent actions, but now his own strength had been proven, leaving them speechless.

"Alright, everyone, continue. I'm afraid I can't fight anymore. Brother Zhuo is too strong. Now I can only be a spectator," Qin Jun, supported by Chang Qianqian, smiled bitterly at the cultivators. The cultivators all let out a kind laughter.

Then the other cultivators couldn't contain their excitement and began to challenge one after another.

Qin Jun found a place to sit down, and Chang Qianqian excitedly chattered non-stop, like a little bird.

Nan Yuxin and Daji also walked over, both staring at Qin Jun with strange looks.

"Can you be quiet for a while? I'm really tired!" Qin Jun helplessly pleaded with Chang Qianqian, making her feel embarrassed.

Nan Yuxin didn't speak, but in her heart, Qin Jun's image had been overturned by his recent performance.

Daji said with deep meaning, "Young Master is indeed a fortunate person, to be able to use such spells."

Even Daji, who was in the Illusionary Realm, didn't have the ability to change her size at will, but she had heard from her elders in the clan that the most powerful transformation technique was the Law of Heaven and Earth, which was said to transcend the category of spells and be called a divine skill!

Little did she know, the technique of changing size was actually the same as the Law of Heaven and Earth, with the power changing according to the body size. It's just that Qin Jun's spiritual power was weak, and at most, he could only grow to a height of ten feet, which was far from the standard of the Law of Heaven and Earth.

In Journey to the West, there is a record: "He reached a joyful place, jumped onto the bridge, walked out of the cave, held the treasure in his hand, used a divine skill of changing size, bowed his waist, and shouted, 'Grow!' He grew to a height of ten thousand feet, with a head like Mount Tai, a waist like a towering mountain, eyes like lightning, a mouth like a blood basin, and teeth like a sword. The staff in his hand reached the thirty-third heaven and descended to the eighteenth level of hell, scaring all the tigers, leopards, wolves, and insects, as well as the seventy-two demon kings, making them bow and worship, trembling with fear, and then he retracted the divine skill, turned the treasure back into a needle, and hid it in his ear, and returned to the cave. The demon kings from all the caves came to congratulate him."

Here, "he" refers to Sun Wukong, who returned from his studies and showed off his might at the Flower Fruit Mountain.

A height of ten thousand feet shows how powerful the Great Sage Sun was. Of course, there are even stronger beings in Journey to the West.

There are people who are stronger than the Great Sage Sun in the Law of Heaven and Earth, such as Gonggong, who struck the Buzhou Mountain. Let's not talk about how high the Buzhou Mountain is. It connects heaven and earth, and it is also the original heaven and earth!

While Qin Jun was lost in thought, Chang Qianqian shook him, waking him up.

"What's wrong?" Qin Jun asked in confusion.

"I'm asking you, what spell did you just use?" Chang Qianqian asked discontentedly.

Nan Yuxin and Daji also looked at him curiously. He smiled mysteriously and said, "It's a secret!"

"Tch!"

The three women rolled their eyes at him, but since Qin Jun didn't want to say, they didn't feel like continuing to ask.

The banquet continued, and those cultivators who hadn't competed began to discuss Qin Jun. Even Lu Xuanfeng came over to congratulate Qin Jun with a drink.

Time passed quickly, and when the banquet ended, Qin Jun was already drunk. Coupled with exhaustion, after being helped into his room by the maids, he fell asleep on the bed.

The news of his victory over Zhuo Junjie began to spread rapidly as if it had grown wings, spreading throughout the capital overnight, and then spreading to the entire country the next day.

The young legend of the kingdom was defeated by the only prince who was crowned in the kingdom!

Zhuo Junjie was over thirty years old, while Qin Jun was only sixteen. Even a pig could understand the gap in talent!

...

Early the next morning, in the court of the imperial palace.

"Haha! Truly my son, glorifying the royal family's might!" Emperor Qian laughed heartily, and the generals in the court all flattered and congratulated him.

Even the Grand Preceptor Jia Xun did the same, but the Grand General Nang Meng's face was full of gloom.

His eyes occasionally glanced at the green-clad general behind him, who was none other than Guan Yu.

"Your Majesty, the people are now spreading the news that the Prince of Yue has the courage of the founding emperor!" Shen Yan chuckled. Eunuchs generally had no say in the court, but his special status, favored by Emperor Qian, made no one dare to criticize him.

"The courage of the founding emperor? Haha, what a wonderful rumor!" Emperor Qian became even more delighted.

The founding emperor of the Qianyue Kingdom was indeed incredibly brave. In times of war, he always led from the front, much like the historical figure Xiang Yu of the Earth's Chinese history. Several decades ago, the strongest in the Qianyue Kingdom was the founding emperor!

After laughing for a while, Emperor Qian turned his gaze downward and finally fixed it on Guan Yu.

"Guan Yu has been promoted to the rank of third-grade general. It just so happens that there is no one guarding Yuguang City. I ask General Guan to go there, and the 100,000 soldiers of Yuguang City will be under his command!"

Boom!

The court trembled. Guan Yu had directly risen from an unknown soldier to a general in command of 100,000 troops. This promotion speed was unprecedented!

"Your Majesty! That is Yuguang City and 100,000 soldiers!" Nan Meng was the first to speak out in protest.

"Oh? General Guan has made great contributions in the confrontation between the two countries. Does Minister Nan want to ignore this merit?" Emperor Qian asked with a smile.

"Hmph!"

Guan Yu snorted coldly, and the imposing manner of the Void Realm made everyone in the court feel the urge to kneel. He was very clever, not directing his pressure towards Emperor Qian, thus asserting his authority while giving the emperor face.

Nan Meng felt as if a heavy hammer had struck his chest, his blood surging, and he dared not speak out again in opposition.

The other officials and generals secretly marveled. It was the first time they had seen someone dominate Nan Meng in the court, and in such a domineering manner!

"Alright! This matter is settled. General Guan will set out for Yuguang City tomorrow!" Emperor Qian declared with finality, and everyone shouted in unison, "Long live the wise Emperor!"