The Strongest Mythical Emperor

Chapter 55 - 55 55 Dominance

?55: Chapter 55: Dominance 55: Chapter 55: Dominance “This son wouldn’t dare to be presumptuous, please discuss this matter, Father Emperor.”

Qin Jun said respectfully; the Qian Emperor’s previous esteem and generous reward had changed his view of him, hence he also spoke more courteously.

This was good, too.

Since the Emperor had shown him such great affection, he would lay low and establish a good foundation until the day the Emperor kicked the bucket, then he would assertively claim his position.

“Don’t worry, I will give you the opportunity to speak,” the Qian Emperor said, waving his hand.

“Ding!

Side mission triggered—Impressive Negotiator: Perform impressively in the diplomacy meeting between the two nations and earn the praise of the Qian Emperor!

Mission completion reward: 5000 experience points!”

Qin Jun blinked; even this could trigger a mission.

It seemed his adoptive father truly had high hopes for him.

Five thousand experience points were enough for him to level up.

He subconsciously glanced at Qin Yu beside him, noticing the young man looking sullenly at him.

With a twinkle in his eye, he sidled up, looped an arm around Qin Yu’s neck, and laughed, “Fifth Brother, long time no see, I’ve really missed you!”

As he spoke, he purposely applied pressure, nearly choking Qin Yu.

With his sixth-level Foundation Establishment strength, he easily overpowered Qin Yu, who was at the eighth level of the energy refining realm.

“I really want to kill this guy; the rewards are very generous!” Qin Jun inwardly remarked, but he still let go.

The previous hostility toward Qin Yu was deep-seated, so unless he let Qin Yu descend into despair and utter disgrace step by step, the resentment in his bones wouldn’t be satisfied.

After all, with Guan Yu, Daji, and the Roaring Sky Dog around, no one could threaten him!

“How could this guy’s strength be…”

Qin Yu felt a storm of shock rise within him.

Qin Jun was using the same tricks on him that he used to enjoy using on Qin Jun, who was weak back then and played around like a puppet.

Now that the tables had turned, he was so frustrated he wanted to die.

“I must kill him!

Tear him to pieces!”

Qin Yu howled madness inside, but on the surface, he feigned nonchalance, “This foolish brother has also truly missed His Highness.”

“Haha!

Indeed a foolish brother, still so stupid after a month,” Qin Jun laughingly slapped his shoulder.

He laughed uproariously on purpose, drawing odd looks from Zhu Yishi and others, even catching the Qian Emperor off guard.

Damn it!

I’ll endure!

Qin Yu managed a strained smile, with the Emperor present, he did not dare to lash out.

Of course, the greater reason was that Qin Jun’s strength surpassed his, and Guan Yu was waiting in the wings; if he dared to make a move, his end would be utterly miserable.

“What on earth has this kid been through to change so drastically?” the Qian Emperor wondered to himself.

He had long known about Qin Jun assaulting the guards and fleeing because Qin Jun hadn’t reported to the frontier as scheduled, and there was no news from that batch of guards.

But far from anger, he felt somewhat gratified.

Out of many princes, he favored Qin Jun the most, not because Qin Jun resembled him the most, but because his true love was Qin Jun’s late mother, Honored Consort Xu.

“All right, let us head to Qianzhen Hall first.”

The Qian Emperor interrupted the covert struggle between Qin Jun and Qin Yu, saying as he did.

He was aware of the hatred between his sons but chose not to intervene.

Such was life in the imperial family; kinship was frail, and everything relied on schemes.

He actually approved of the princes’ struggles.

Only princes that stood out in such conflicts deserved to be the Crown Prince, even Emperor.

Qin Jun released Qin Yu and went over to Guan Yu.

Together, they followed the Emperor’s steps.

“It seems the struggle for the Crown Prince has taken a new turn.”

Jia Xun, the Grand Preceptor, thought to himself.

The entire court knew of the Emperor’s fondness for Qin Jun.

Demoting Qin Jun to the frontier was like slapping the Emperor’s face, which made the Emperor dissatisfied with Qin Yu, but not doing so would be a hidden danger.

Now looking at Qin Jun suppressing Qin Yu, Jia Xun suddenly felt that Qin Jun had previously been feigning foolishness and profligacy.

Gather the superpowerful, kill Xiahou En first, then Xiao Beilong!

Even Jia Xun couldn’t help but click his tongue at such a move, compared with the current Qin Jun, Qin Yu actually fell short.

However, when it came to the position of Crown Prince, even as the Grand Tutor, Jia Xun dared not speak too much, for if it reached the ears of the Qian Emperor, it would definitely sound unpleasant.

I have not yet died, and you all are eyeing the throne?

Which emperor does not wish for immortality, to reign supreme for eternity?

A group of people pondered as they walked toward Qianzhen Hall.

The hall wasn’t large and belonged to the quieter palaces, but at this moment, it was surrounded by imperial guards, encircling the entire palace.

After entering Qianzhen Hall, the Qian Emperor sat at the main seat, then pointed to the first chair on his left and said, “Jun’er, sit here, General Guan, sit beside him.”

This move made all the officials frown, and even Jia Xun felt displeased.

Seating order was akin to ranking one’s status, but none of them contested, as Qin Jun’s contributions were too significant!

As for Guan Yu, they dared not even more, fearing having their heads chopped off with a single strike.

The delegates from Canglan Kingdom took seats on a row of chairs to the right; this was the custom of Qianyue Kingdom, with guests seated on the right side.

“To promote the alliance between our two countries, let’s first discuss the ownership issue of Yuguan City,” Zhu Yishi spoke up first.

Qin Jun listened attentively, as these were matters he would need to consider when he became emperor in the future.

“Yuguan City has belonged to our Qianyue Kingdom since the founding emperor, and it naturally still does,” Jia Xun replied promptly.

“But Yuguan City is a vital link between the two nations.

If your country doesn’t safeguard it well, it may even bring trouble to our country,” Zhu Yishi said with a shake of his head and a smile.

On the map, Qianyue Kingdom and Canglan Kingdom lay parallel to each other, with Yuguan City nestled in the gap to their north, also facing another kingdom, the Black Dragon Kingdom.

The territory of the Black Dragon Kingdom was as large as that of Qianyue Kingdom and Canglan Kingdom combined.

Because of its presence, Qianyue Kingdom and Canglan Kingdom were compelled to form an alliance.

“Yuguan City must be defended by the stronger side.

What puzzles me is that with your nation’s Grand General dead, what capital do you still have to guard it?”

The Qian Emperor suddenly spoke, and as soon as he did, the atmosphere filled with a tense air.

Qin Jun couldn’t help but inwardly sigh.

Although Qianyue Kingdom was weak, the emperor’s stance was not.

Damn!

Rubbing salt into the wound!

Zhu Yishi inwardly cursed nonstop.

If he knew the art of cursing, the Qian Emperor would be a dead man by now.

“Xiao Beilong is dead, but I am here!” Zhenhun suddenly said in a deep voice, believing himself not to be too far behind Xiao Beilong.

“Tsk, are you up to it?”

Just then, Qin Jun couldn’t hold back and spoke up.

As soon as he did, all eyes were focused on him.

Despite his youth, his ostentatious performance today had indeed left a profound impression on the Canglan Kingdom’s delegation.

“Why am I not?” Zhenhun asked, struggling to suppress his anger.

All present were high-ranking officials and powerful figures—what right did a bratty boy have to interject!

“Oh?

Is that so?”

The one questioning him was no longer Qin Jun, but Guan Yu, who half-closed his eyes and stared at Zhenhun, his terrifying intent to kill locking onto Zhenhun.

It made Zhenhun’s spine chill and feel like he was sitting on needles.

Faced with the formidable Guan Yu, Zhenhun dared not speak, his forehead beaded with large drops of cold sweat.

“Useless!”

Zhu Yishi inwardly cursed in anger.

They had come here brimming with arrogance, only to cow so easily.