Chapter 90: Emperor Yanqing of Wuqi Kingdom

Lord Qin stared meaningfully at the Blood Knife King and chuckled, "How can I know if you are sincere? The upcoming journey will be a test period. I will make a decision on this matter after returning to the capital."

The Blood Knife King was immediately delighted and quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your tolerance!"

If it were Qin Yu, he would definitely have eradicated his opponent, but Qin Jun did not. This indicated that Qin Jun was not as ruthless as Qin Yu. However, such a lord made his subordinates feel more at ease.

It's not a good thing to accompany a lord like accompanying a tiger.

After the Blood Knife King left, the team continued to move forward, and this little episode did not cause any waves.

After getting rid of Qin Yu, Qin Jun was in high spirits. There were no annoying flies around him, and his breakthrough to the Golden Core stage gave him great confidence in the upcoming Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition.

During the day, he practiced cultivation in the carriage, and at night, he sought advice from Fahai and Tai Bai Jin Xing on the problems he encountered in cultivating immortality. Facing such diligence from Qin Jun, both Tai Bai Jin Xing and Fahai were pleased and willing to guide him, leading to a steady increase in his strength.

In just five days, Qin Jun was able to freely display his Instant Blossom technique and even penetrate a small mountain cave ten meters high. He was no longer the weak and powerless prince, but could be considered a powerful figure in the region.

On this day, the team arrived in the desert. After crossing the desert, they would enter the territory of the Canglan Kingdom. After passing through the Canglan Kingdom, they would reach the Southern Zhuo Empire, which was equivalent to having two kingdoms blocking the way between the Southern Zhuo Empire and the Qianyue Kingdom. The distance was comparable to traveling from the bottom of Asia on Earth to the edge of Europe, showing how vast the Southern region was, with countless kingdoms within it.

Fortunately, the guards were not ordinary people, and the horses they used were all strong, allowing them to travel much faster than ordinary people.

"This desert is a place where bandits and villains run rampant. Even merchants dare not pass through here," Jia Xun explained as he walked alongside Qin Jun. Meanwhile, Qin Jun practiced his spear techniques as he advanced, making Qin Yun feel ashamed, so he also hid in the carriage to practice.

"Oh? Doesn't the kingdom take any action?" Qin Jun curiously asked.

Jia Xun's face showed a helpless expression, "His Majesty advocates for external conquests, and the military power is firmly controlled by the Southern General. How can there be enough troops to suppress the bandits?"

At present, the Qian Emperor was in a very awkward situation. After decades of external conquests, the national treasury was weak. He wanted to withdraw the troops, but that would undoubtedly mean admitting his mistake. Therefore, he could only grit his teeth and endure, leaving the mess for future generations. After all, he didn't have many years left. So, he wanted to make a desperate attempt in the last few years to leave his name in history. Of course, if he failed, he would be remembered for his infamy for thousands of years.

The Qian Emperor was similar to Emperor Yang of Sui in Chinese history, who advocated for the conquest of Goguryeo, leading to the collapse of the Sui Dynasty and the rise of various warlords. In addition to some of his bad deeds, he became known as a foolish ruler in history. However, his actions during his lifetime had great contributions to future generations, the most famous being the Grand Canal. In terms of achievements, the Qian Emperor was not comparable to Emperor Yang of Sui.

"When I ascend to the throne, I will ensure eternal peace within the borders!" Qin Jun declared confidently, not concealing his ambition. Jia Xun shuddered all over but did not respond. However, Qin Jun's words made him very happy. At least Qin Jun had the awareness to bring peace to the kingdom.

Most importantly, Qin Jun did not avoid suspicion, indicating that he was willing to accept his ideas. How could he not be happy?

The team continued to move forward. After about ten miles, five figures suddenly appeared from the north, and the swirling sand and wind covered their true appearance, but their momentum was alarming.

All of them were at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage!

"There's a situation ahead!" The captain of the guards quickly shouted, but this time they did not panic, even though the other party consisted of five cultivators at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

The reason was simple. In their team, there was a cultivator far beyond the Foundation Establishment stage!

The five cultivators directly approached the team, clearly not intending to just pass by.

At this point, Qin Jun had already returned to the carriage to rest.

"Can the team ahead guide us?" A hearty voice came from one of the five people, a handsome man in blue and white robes with a long sword at his waist, giving off a feeling of a handsome swordsman. The other four were two men and two women, all extraordinary in appearance. Especially the woman in red, with a cold and beautiful face, eyes as bright as the moon, but with pupils like clear water, calm and serene. Her skin was as smooth as jade, and her slender waist made her unforgettable at first sight.

All five of them were very young, clearly either major disciples or scions of prominent families, and they did not belong to the Qianyue Kingdom, as there were very few cultivators at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage among the younger generation of the Qianyue Kingdom.

"Where are you young heroes headed?" The captain of the guards asked politely. The two sides were now less than ten meters apart, but they did not shorten the distance further, both sides remaining cautious of each other.

"The Southern Zhuo Empire. We accidentally lost our map, so we can only ask for directions," the man in blue and white robes said with a smile.

The Southern Zhuo Empire?

The captain of the guards was stunned and subconsciously looked at Jia Xun, who was walking behind him. He saw Jia Xun smiling and bowing, "May I ask if you young heroes are also going to participate in the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition?"

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the five people, except for the woman in red, lit up. The man in blue and white robes smiled, "That's right. Are you also going?"

His gaze naturally fell on the four carriages behind Jia Xun, clearly indicating that the owner was inside the carriage.

"Exactly, why don't we travel together? We can look out for each other," Jia Xun proposed with a smile. With the presence of the powerful figures like Tai Bai Xingjun, Fa Hai, Daji, and Xiong Tianquan, he was not afraid of any tricks from the other side. Moreover, these five individuals had extraordinary backgrounds, so it would be beneficial to build relationships with them.

The five individuals looked at each other and eventually agreed to the proposal. They had no choice, as they couldn't find the way on their own!

If they continued to delay, the assessment of the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition might end before they even reached the Southern Zhuo Dynasty.

"I am Ye Xuan, a senior disciple of the Flame Sect in the Wuqi Kingdom. They are all my junior brothers and sisters. I hope you won't look down on us on the journey ahead," the man in a blue and white robe said with a smile and a bow, which made Jia Xun and the other guards feel favorable towards him. Polite and genuine, this was a true young talent!

At this moment, Qin Yun walked out of the carriage and curiously asked, "Wuqi Kingdom? Is it the kingdom west of our Canglan Kingdom?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan looked at him and replied with a smile, "Exactly."

At the same time, he couldn't help but wonder, a Qi Refining stage cultivator was also participating in the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition?

Among the group, only Qin Yun met the criteria for participating in the competition, the guards were clearly soldiers, and as for Fa Hai, he was just an old monk.

Not knowing that he was being looked down upon, Qin Yun laughed loudly and said, "Although the Wuqi Kingdom and our kingdom have no direct contact, our relationship is not bad. I am Qin Yun, the fourth prince of the Qianyue Kingdom. Nice to meet you all!"