"We never expected our son to be so outstanding."
Zhu Yanqing hugged Xiao Lingming and said with an indulgent smile.
As she rubbed Xiao Lingming's cheek, it was as though she could already see her son's future.
Qin Jun embraced her from behind, pulling both mother and son into his arms. Smiling, he said, "Don't worry. I'll raise him well."
After staying in Zhu Yanqing's chambers for an hour, Qin Jun finally left to prepare for his next plans.
Meanwhile, Zhu Rong reunited with Di Jiang and Qiang Liang. Hou Yi, Kuafu, and Xing Tian had all come to visit, while Di Jun met with Six Golden Crows, Bai Ze, Ying Zhao, and his other subordinates.
Xuan Du was not lonely either. He got along fairly well with the second-generation disciples of the Chan School and the Interception Sect. After all, the Investiture of the Gods War was already a grudge from a past life, nothing more than passing clouds and drifting smoke.
That day, Qin Jun convened court.
There were still more than three months until the Xuan Pool of the Holy Gate opened, enough time for him to accomplish many things.
"I shall announce the two candidates who will accompany me to the Holy Gate!"
Sitting upon the dragon throne, Qin Jun looked down at the civil and military officials and said, "Sun Wukong! Li Yuanba!"
The moment those words fell, the entire court was shocked.
Going to the Holy Gate?
News of the Holy Gate's opening had long spread throughout the universe, but most officials and generals of the Qin Immortal Realm did not know that they had also received an invitation.
Liu Bowen had not expected Qin Jun to reveal the news so directly. He cupped his hands and asked, "Your Majesty, you will not be