Chapter 76: Nanzhuo Dynasty

Guan Yu left the capital city with a group of imperial guards, and the news spread quickly. Everyone knew that the god-like general who had swiftly defeated Xiao Beilong was going to guard the Yuguang City and command a hundred thousand soldiers.

Among the generals, there were fewer than five who commanded more troops than Guan Yu.

Because the total military strength of the Qianyue Kingdom was not even a million.

As long as Guan Yu did not perform too poorly at Yuguang City, he would definitely be able to compete with Nanmeng in the future. However, with Guan Yu's strength, it was unlikely that he would make any major mistakes. He alone was equivalent to a million-strong army.

After Guan Yu left, Qin Jun remained secluded, immersed in the killing technique that Guan Yu had imparted to him on his last day, called "Instant Splendor."

The so-called "Instant Splendor" was actually a straight thrust, but at the moment of thrusting, it would burst into a spiritual light, and then deliver a fatal blow to the enemy at a speed that surpassed the limit.

It sounded simple, but it was difficult to practice.

Compressing spiritual power to the extreme, causing an explosion of strong light, and at the same time propelling the body at a sprint speed. It seemed easy to break down, but in battle, everything had to be completed within half a second, a difficulty that ordinary cultivators could hardly imagine.

After the Genius Banquet came to an end, all the forces left the capital city. Before leaving, Chang Qianqian and a group of people from the Xuanling Sect came to bid farewell to Qin Jun. Qin Jun's attitude was also very friendly, even in the face of the severely shaken confidence of Zhuo Junjie, he did not kick him when he was down, which made the people from the Xuanling Sect have a favorable impression of him.

On the third day after Guan Yu left, Shen Yan came to the Prince Yue's Palace.

"Your Highness, in more than twenty days, the Southern Zhuo Empire will hold the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament. The Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament is held every three years and is a great opportunity for cultivators from various kingdoms to join the Southern Zhuo Empire's sects. If they perform well during the tournament, they may be recruited by one of the seven strongest sects of the empire!"

Shen Yan said meaningfully, and although Qin Jun appeared calm on the surface, he was actually very excited.

This was a rare opportunity for a carp to leap over the dragon's gate. He could imagine that the foundation of the empire's sects must be terrifying.

Dozens of kingdoms combined could barely compete with the empire's territory and strength.

In addition to the mission triggered by You Fenghuang, Qin Jun naturally had to participate. If he performed well, he could gain 200,000 experience points, a chance to summon a divine beast, and a random draw!

"Shen Gonggong, is there any threshold for the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament?" Qin Jun asked curiously.

"Hardly any, as long as you can enter the Southern Zhuo Empire, you can sign up," Shen Yan smiled, but Qin Jun could sense a trace of a clue.

As long as!

As a prince of the kingdom, Qin Jun could naturally enter the Southern Zhuo Empire, but it was different for ordinary cultivators. There must be many troubles.

But what did that have to do with Qin Jun?

Putting aside distractions, Qin Jun continued to ask, "When do we depart?"

"In ten days, Your Highness, along with the Fifth Prince and the Fourth Prince, will depart together, escorted by the Imperial Guards, and guided by Grand Tutor Jia," Shen Yan replied. As a representative of a kingdom entering the empire, they had to send a high-ranking official to pay respects, otherwise it would be disrespectful.

"Can I bring my subordinates?"

"Of course, but they can only wait outside during the tournament."

"That's good!"

Qin Jun nodded. With Daji and the Howling Celestial Hound accompanying him, he felt more confident.

He was not stupid. On the way, Qin Yu would definitely send someone to assassinate him. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Fortunately, Qin Yu did not know his true strength.

After chatting for a while, Shen Yan took his leave, and Qin Jun immediately began to practice his spear, determined to master the "Instant Splendor" before the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament!

At that time, he would not be competing with his subordinates, but with his true abilities!

"Boom!"

A spear thrust, a bright light flashed, and the air was pierced by the Silver Dragon Slaying Spear, creating a piercing and deafening roar.

...

Ten days passed in a hurry. Qin Jun did not leave the Prince Yue's Palace, practicing his spear all day, which made Daji and the Howling Celestial Hound couldn't help but admire his diligence.

As agreed, Qin Jun packed his luggage and left the Prince Yue's Palace with Daji and the Howling Celestial Hound, gathering in front of the Imperial Palace.

After ten days of hard training in spear techniques, coupled with the innate breathing technique taught by the Howling Celestial Hound, Qin Jun's strength doubled directly. His whole person seemed to undergo a transformation, with a radiant spirit and eyes that seemed to contain a vast starry sky.

"Daji, do you have any knowledge about the Southern Zhuo Empire?"

As they walked, Qin Jun asked Daji, although Daji and the Howling Celestial Hound were summoned by the mythological system, they also had memories belonging to this world, equivalent to indigenous people, but with their character settings replaced.

Daji replied, "It is said that the Southern Zhuo Empire is home to many strong individuals, and experts in the Void Realm are not considered legends there. It is said that there are even stronger individuals beyond the Void Realm within the Southern Zhuo Empire."

The Howling Celestial Hound, standing beside them, couldn't help but raise its head proudly. It had never revealed its true strength to Daji, not because it was low-key, but because it was disdainful.

"Oh? What is the Void Realm?" Qin Jun asked with feigned curiosity, cooperating with the Howling Celestial Hound's low-key showing off.

"Earthly Immortal Realm," Daji said with a look of longing on her face.

"Four Kingdoms to..."

Qin Jun exaggeratedly said a classic phrase from a certain bird country in his previous life, leaving Daji puzzled. She felt that Qin Jun seemed to be mocking her.

"Hmph, the last time you stole from me... isn't over yet!" Daji snorted coldly.

The smile on Qin Jun's face was immediately replaced by embarrassment. Damn, why couldn't she let it go!

He hadn't expected to draw such a thing from the lottery, but the mythological system said it was a random draw!

Yeah! Random!

Damn system!

This was definitely a stain on his life, but then again, the warmth of that bellyband was unforgettable, and there was a intoxicating fragrance.

Damn pervert!

Qin Jun couldn't stop complaining about the mythological system in his heart, but when faced with the teasing Daji, he suddenly changed his expression. Compared to his previous poker face, Daji's ability to joke about this matter now indicated that there was something going on!

"Hehe, how about you give that thing back to me?" Qin Jun pretended to ask, and the Xiong Tian dog beside him couldn't help but shake his head. Can you pay attention to the single dog next to you when you're showing affection?

"Young master is obsessed with that thing, I'm afraid you can't handle it," Daji said with a coquettish smile, using her right index finger to lift Qin Jun's chin. The soft and sweet voice made Qin Jun feel a surge of heat in his abdomen.

This sentence is so ambiguous...

Stay calm!

Don't lose your momentum!

Qin Jun said firmly, "Alright, stop messing around, we're about to reach the palace!"

Indeed, ahead was the gate of the palace, where a group of guards were waiting in line. Jia Xun, Qin Yu, and the fourth prince, Qin Yun, were in conversation. Their respective attendants were also standing nearby, and Qin Yu even brought the Blood Blade King with him.

Although the appearance of the fourth prince, Qin Yun, was not as handsome as Qin Jun and Qin Yu, he was tall and sturdy. It was said that he had recently broken through to the eighth level of the Qi Refining Realm, and Qin Yu had also broken through to the Foundation Building Realm. In just over a month, the amount of spiritual medicine they had consumed was unimaginable to ordinary people.

"Third brother!"

Qin Yun waved and called out as soon as he saw Qin Jun. The two had a good relationship when they were young, and they used to be inseparable due to their similar ages. However, their relationship had become distant since they started cultivating Qi.

How could an eagle soar with the company of sparrows?