As the Night Emperor was about to take action in a fit of rage,
Qin Jun held the Wanyao Lamp in his hand and wondered, "It's so easy to recognize a master? Why can't the Cat People and the Night Emperor do it?"
If just anyone could become the master, the Wanyao Lamp would have been lost long ago. Qin Jun couldn't believe that in countless ages, no one, no beast, had discovered this place.
"Because the World-Ending Demon Emperor is the ancestor of the Cat People."
Ji Yongsheng's words were so calm that they startled Qin Jun.
The Cat People used to be so powerful?
"Only the purest-blooded Cat People can make the Wanyao Lamp recognize a master." Ji Yongsheng's tone was so calm that it made people want to give him a slap.
Qin Jun was even more puzzled. Was he a pure-blooded Cat Person?
Nonsense!
He doesn't even have a tail.
"Besides, there is one other person who can make the Wanyao Lamp recognize a master."
"Who?"
"Me."
"..."
Qin Jun was speechless. This guy was so pretentious it was suffocating.
He had previously praised the World-Ending Demon Emperor, making Qin Jun think that the World-Ending Demon Emperor was the absolute overlord of that era. But now he realized that the World-Ending Demon Emperor was probably a good friend or subordinate of Ji Yongsheng, at least Ji Yongsheng's status was similar to his.
No wonder Qin Jun could make the Wanyao Lamp recognize a master, it was because of the bloodline of the Extreme Flame Demon God within him.
Everything became clear. Qin Jun directly placed the Wanyao Lamp into the mythical space and then turned and left. As for the mysterious texts on the stone wall, they were probably the heritage of the Cat People, and he, not being a Cat Person, was not interested in them.
Back at the teleportation gate, Wang Xue and the others were already prepared.
"We can go back to the Southern Domain now," Wang Xue said, trying to contain her excitement. These days had been nerve-wracking for her, being trapped in a place so far from home, with powerful demon kings outside, had left her physically and mentally exhausted.
Liu Ruolai opened her mouth, wondering if she should go with Qin Jun and the others to the Southern Domain.
If she didn't go, being left alone here would be a death sentence.
But if she went to the Southern Domain with them, she was also afraid. The Southern Domain was unfamiliar to her, and she didn't want to go.
As she struggled with her inner conflict, Qin Jun suddenly smiled and said, "I don't plan to go back for the time being."
At these words, Wang Xue frowned, while Liu Ruolai's face lit up.
"I need to go find Xiao Li. Wait a few more days, and you can take Zhong Kui back with you," Qin Jun waved his hand and said with a smile.
Pig Bajie should be coming soon. If he didn't, Qin Jun wouldn't recognize him.
Sending Zhong Kui back would at least make the Great Qin Heavenly Court safer.
In the Southern Domain, the only one in the Taiyi Immortal Realm was Old Yi. If the God Temple suddenly made a move, it would probably end up as tragic as the previous Demon Emperor Dynasty.
Qin Jun could also directly teleport back, but he might not be able to be sent back from there. According to Wang Xue, she didn't know why she was sent here.
"Your Majesty, it's safer for me to stay by your side, isn't it?" Zhong Kui frowned.
Compared to the Great Qin Heavenly Court, he was more concerned about protecting Qin Jun.
Qin Jun waved his hand and said with a smile, "Don't worry, soon someone else will come to pay homage to me. But I trust you more than him. I need you to protect my kingdom."
Someone else?
Zhong Kui and Wang Xue widened their eyes, especially Wang Xue, who was deeply shocked.
How did it feel like no matter where Qin Jun went, there were people paying homage to him?
Wasn't this ability to attract powerful people too outrageous?
Liu Ruolai looked at Qin Jun inexplicably. This guy's background was really mysterious.
Could he be the legendary Saint Emperor Qin?
Impossible!
The Heavenly Observation Conference had just ended, and the Saint Emperor Qin couldn't have flown over from the Southern Domain.
The time difference alone was enough to rule out this possibility!
Wang Xue pursed her lips, hesitated, and finally sighed.
She couldn't let her maternal love hinder Qin Jun's footsteps. All she could do was to no longer burden Qin Jun.
"I must work hard to cultivate!"
Wang Xue's eyes burned with determination, especially when she thought of the heritage she had obtained, she became even more confident.
And so, the group stayed in the ancient palace.
Time passed quickly.
In the blink of an eye, two days had passed.
Zhong Kui, who was meditating, suddenly opened his eyes and said in a deep voice, "There's a powerful being outside!"
At these words, everyone else opened their eyes, and Qin Jun quickly asked, "How many?"
"There's only one demon, a pig demon," Zhong Kui said with a strange expression. It was the first time he had encountered such a high-level pig demon in his cultivation.
Qin Jun was overjoyed to hear this and quickly got up and flew out.
Zhong Kui and the others quickly followed.
After flying out of the crack in the ground, Qin Jun immediately spotted the obese figure ahead. He was dressed in a mismatched monk's robe and held a nine-toothed rake, skulking around the edge of the forest.
As he approached, Qin Jun saw the comically large belly and pig-like face of Zhu Bajie, looking quite ridiculous with a silly grin on his face, which was quite amusing.
Qin Jun knew that Zhu Bajie was not as simple-minded as he appeared; this guy had some devious thoughts in his mind.
"Damn it, Nianzha, how come you're not dead from sleeping until now!" Qin Jun cursed loudly, startling Zhu Bajie, who turned around with a pig-like expression, causing Liu Ruo Lai to quickly hide behind Qin Jun, while Wang Xue and the cat girl frowned.
What an ugly monster.
Zhu Bajie hurried over to Qin Jun, scratching his head and saying with a smile, "Old pig, I didn't want to, it's just my nature."
"Nature, hmph, were you like this when you were on the journey to the West?" Qin Jun asked angrily, unsure if Zhu Bajie still retained memories of the journey.
"Times have changed, hehe," Zhu Bajie came to Qin Jun's side and grinned foolishly, but his gaze involuntarily drifted towards Liu Ruo Lai and Wang Xue whenever he saw a beautiful woman, causing Qin Jun to slap him on the back of his head.
"My woman, don't you dare look!"
Zhu Bajie winced and rubbed his head, about to speak when Zhong Kui snorted coldly, exuding his own aura, causing Zhu Bajie to become serious.
It had to be said that Zhu Bajie, when not fooling around, still had an imposing presence. After all, he was once the Marshal Tianpeng and now the Cleansing Envoy.
"Mid-stage of the Taiyi Immortal Realm?" Zhu Bajie was secretly shocked, not expecting Qin Jun to have such a powerful subordinate.
He felt bitter in his heart; back then, he had Sun Wukong suppressing him, and now, after seeking refuge with Qin Jun, he still had someone above him.
"Hmph, Jincan and Sha Wujing have already pledged allegiance to me, you're on your own, and Sun Wukong will come later," Qin Jun said coldly, crossing his arms and asking in his mind, "How does Zhu Bajie have memories of the journey to the West?"
Hearing this, Zhu Bajie trembled in fear and asked, "Master and Sand Monk have pledged allegiance to you? Monkey Brother is coming too?"
In his life, he feared Sun Wukong the most, followed by Tang Sanzang.
"Yes, all the gods and demons who have reached the Taiyi Immortal Realm or above have retained their original memories, and the system has slightly modified them to instill awe and allegiance to the host," the system replied, enlightening Qin Jun.
But it didn't matter; as long as they obeyed, it was fine.
Zhu Bajie's loyalty was at ninety-eight points, and Qin Jun was not worried that he would cause trouble, as he was already close to being completely loyal.
(End of this chapter)