"This guy is quite clever."
Qin Jun marveled, the person in the straw coat couldn't defeat the guardian beast protecting the divine beast egg, so he made it public, attracting numerous cultivators to help him get rid of the guardian beast.
There were only a few strong cultivators in the entire Black Dragon Kingdom, so the person in the straw coat was not afraid of being robbed.
His plan was well thought out, but he never expected the variables brought by Qin Jun and his group.
"Next, let's rest nearby for a few days!"
Qin Jun scanned the shore and said with a smile. In the meantime, he sat down in front of a large tree. Since there was nothing else to do, he might as well spend his time on cultivation.
"I'll go find some game to roast."
Sha Wujing said and then turned to leave. With the stronger Red Boy guarding, he didn't have to worry about Qin Jun's safety.
Moreover, this was the Black Dragon Kingdom, not the Southern Zhuo Empire. Qin Jun himself was considered a strong cultivator.
Daji and Xiaoli came to sit beside Qin Jun, while the Bull Demon King and Red Boy went to rest by the lake. Red Boy even jumped into the lake, disappearing without a trace. There was no need to guess; he was probably going to play with that monster.
"Tsk tsk, Red Boy, don't play the monster to death, or else the divine beast egg will be snatched by someone else." Daji chuckled, her face full of cunning and charming smiles.
Qin Jun was not worried about this. He closed his eyes and said with a smile, "If that's the case, let him take on the role of the guardian beast!"
Daji couldn't help but be speechless. If Red Boy were to guard the divine beast egg, how many people would die?
This plan was indeed ruthless!
But even if people died, they were greedy, so it was no wonder Qin Jun did not care.
After the person in the straw coat loudly announced the news of the divine beast egg, more and more cultivators began to pass on the message to their respective forces. They all understood that there was a terrifying crisis hidden at the bottom of the lake and that they needed to request support as soon as possible to prevent other forces from seizing the opportunity.
The news quickly spread to nearby cities and even to the entire Black Dragon Kingdom, throwing the kingdom into turmoil.
...
Black Dragon Kingdom, Imperial Palace!
In the grand hall, the Black Dragon Emperor, dressed in imperial robes, sat high on the dragon throne. His face was grim, and so were the officials and generals standing below him. A black-armored general stood below the Black Dragon Emperor, trembling as he reported the battle report.
But after he finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent, and you could hear a pin drop.
"Are you saying that a white-robed army defeated my million-strong army?" the Black Dragon Emperor asked in a deep voice, his tone unable to suppress his anger, making the black-armored general tremble on the ground.
A 7,000-strong army actually defeated the Black Dragon Kingdom's million-strong army?
The first reaction of the officials and generals upon hearing this news was disbelief.
"Could it be the White Robe Army? The one that dominated the beast tide at the Bronze Gate?" a civil official suddenly exclaimed in horror, causing an uproar in the entire hall.
"The White Robe Army? The White Robe Army under Qin Jun's command?"
"If it really is the White Robe Army, then the battle report might be true..."
"Qin Jun is returning to the Qianyue Kingdom so soon? Didn't he just conquer the Canglan Kingdom?"
"Isn't Qin Jun at odds with the Qian Emperor? He was even demoted. Why would he save the Qianyue Kingdom?"
"I'm afraid he's not saving the Qianyue Kingdom, but rather Guan Yu, the general of Yuguang City!"
Listening to the debates of the officials and generals, the Black Dragon Emperor became increasingly annoyed. He suddenly shouted, "Enough!"
Everyone quickly fell silent; the emperor's authority was not to be trifled with.
"Continue to dispatch troops and wait for orders. Next, I will mobilize strong cultivators to eliminate Guan Yu and the White Robe Army." The Black Dragon Emperor said in a deep voice. Whenever Qin Jun was mentioned, he couldn't help but feel increasingly annoyed.
Qin Jun was now a thorn in the side of the Southern Domain Emperor, especially the kingdom's emperor.
The Black Dragon Emperor's fear of Qin Jun was even stronger than that of the entire court.
"Your Highness, today there is news that the trace of a divine beast has appeared in the Flowing Fire Mountain Range, and it is a divine beast egg. Currently, various forces are sending people to the Flowing Fire Mountain Range." Another official stepped forward to report.
A divine beast?
The Black Dragon Emperor was distracted and indifferent to the divine beast. He was not foolish; he understood that the Black Dragon Kingdom could not keep the divine beast. Keeping the divine beast in their hands was like holding a hot potato.
As for issuing a reward to find the divine beast, it was just to trace the whereabouts of the divine beast and let the forces behind him capture it themselves.
With only the Black Dragon Kingdom, he dared not oppose the Qianyue Kingdom. The power displayed by Qin Jun was something he could not afford to provoke.
"Who among you is willing to go to the Flowing Fire Mountain Range?" the Black Dragon Emperor asked casually. The reason for sending people was just for show; he couldn't let the news of his backing spread, even to the high officials of the Black Dragon Kingdom court.
"I am willing to go!"
A valiant man stepped forward and said in a deep voice. He was clad in silver armor, with a phoenix tail inserted into his helmet, and his resolute appearance gave people a sense of stability.
As soon as he stepped forward, the other civil and military officials began to whisper.
This valiant man was the most famous general in the Black Dragon Kingdom recently, and because Bao Zhen had been killed, he was now the most prominent general in the Black Dragon Kingdom.
Mo Qilin!
"Qilin, I'll leave this matter to you. If you encounter insurmountable resistance, retreat. The kingdom has already lost General Bao; we cannot afford to lose you as well." The Black Dragon Emperor said with a meaningful tone.
He was leaving a psychological suggestion for Mo Qilin. At a critical moment, this psychological suggestion would be infinitely magnified.
There were not many people who could truly face death.
"I understand, Your Highness!"
Mo Qilin half-knelt on the ground and accepted the order, but unfortunately, he could not predict what kind of enemy he would face.
...
Two days passed in a hurry.
The Flowing Fire Mountain Range has seen an increasing number of cultivators around the lakes, and there are often people recklessly diving into the lake, with only those above the mortal realm managing to escape with serious injuries, while the rest end up dead without a complete corpse.
"Tsk tsk, someone else is seeking death again."
Leaning against a tree trunk, Qin Jun smirked and remarked. Following his gaze, a dozen or so cultivators were seen hovering above the lake, exchanging glances before gritting their teeth and jumping into the water.
Daji rolled her eyes and said, "You just enjoy seeing people die, don't you?"
"Come on, I just like seeing people overestimate themselves," Qin Jun shrugged and laughed.
Sha Wujing, Xiao Li, and the Howling Celestial Hound were already used to it. It was rare for Daji and Qin Jun not to bicker.
As for the Red Boy, no one knew where he had gone off to play.
"Let's wait over here!"
Just then, laughter echoed from the woods, followed by four men and women walking out.
Qin Jun turned to look and, well, it was this guy!
The newcomers were none other than Jiang Ming and his companions. They had previously boasted about being sworn brothers with Qin Jun, a fact that Qin Jun had taken to heart.
It's fine to show off, but don't use me to do it!
"Hello, everyone. I'm Jiang Ming!"
Upon seeing Daji and Xiao Li, Jiang Ming's eyes nearly popped out, and he walked over with a serious expression, bowing respectfully.
Qin Jun stared at him mockingly, but said nothing.
Aren't you supposed to be my sworn brother? How come you don't recognize me?
"Hey, my big brother is talking to you. Can't you show some manners!"
The only girl among the four couldn't help but scold, like a protective mother wolf.