I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 570: Shi Xuan’s Ten-Year Cultivation Enters the Dao Union Realm

Chapter 570: Shi Xuan's Ten-Year Cultivation Enters the Dao Union Realm

"Tell me about it."

Although Shi Xuan’s expression remained stoic, his voice had taken on a much more earnest quality.

"Junior brother, I'd like to ask for your guidance. I wonder if it would be convenient."

Following his request, Shi Yuqi scrutinized Shi Xuan’s face for any reaction. He had already prepared a face-saving excuse in case he was met with a rejection.

Without a moment's hesitation, Shi Xuan answered, "Senior brother, you're being too serious. Between us fellow disciples, it's just mutual sparring, there's no need to talk about 'seeking guidance'. It just so happens that I also want to temper my sword technique."

"Thank you, junior brother."

Shi Yuqi immediately lifted his wine cup to offer a toast to Shi Xuan.

"Cheers!"

Shi Xuan declared with a heroic air.

Shi Yuqi: "Cheers!"

"Two brothers, wait a moment."

The pair was interrupted by Hong Bibo, who spoke up suddenly.

Both men shifted their attention toward Hong Bibo, their eyes filled with curiosity.

With a thick-skinned grin, Hong Bibo asked, "Can you count me in too?"

"No problem."

Believing that sparring with two opponents was essentially the same as one, Shi Xuan remarked, "Then let's drain this cup."

"Straightforward!"

"Good!"

The three of them downed their wine and continued their drinking session in a harmonious atmosphere.

Once the banquet concluded, Shi Xuan returned to his quarters. He immediately took up a pen to draft a message to his master, requesting that his own disciple be sent to the Land of Slaughter for practical experience.

In the past, Shi Xuan lacked the standing to make such a request. But now that he possessed the strength to mentor someone, he felt that leaving the boy to idle on Miaomiao Mountain indefinitely was no longer a viable option.

Meanwhile, on Miaomiao Mountain.

Upon reviewing Shi Xuan’s correspondence, Chu Feng tossed the parchment aside and whispered to himself, "It seems this kid is doing quite well in the Land of Slaughter, huh?"

He deftly folded a paper crane and gave it a light breath. The enchanted bird took flight, heading toward the outer court of the mountain.

At that moment, Liang Yi was busy cultivating alongside his peers. Despite their status as inner court or true inheritance disciples, those who were not direct disciples of the various Chiefs were required to train in the outer court area.

"Where is Liang Yi?"

A booming voice resonated throughout the outer court. Heads turned toward the source, discovering a paper crane hovering in the sky.

Recognizing the messenger, Liang Yi stepped forward and bowed, "Your disciple is present."

"The Chief summons you. Go to the Chief's separate courtyard at once to pay your respects."

The voice emanating from the paper crane remained steeped in authority.

"Your disciple obeys."

As Liang Yi departed for the Chief’s private residence, he was followed by the longing gazes of his fellow disciples.

The newcomers who had recently entered the Miscellaneous Dao Court began to gossip amongst themselves.

"Senior Brother Liang is being summoned by the Chief. Could it be that the Chief is going to accept him as a disciple?"

"How is that possible? The Chief is Liang Yi's grandmaster. If Liang Yi were to become the Chief's disciple, wouldn't he and his own master become brothers?"

"But being able to become a disciple of one of the various Masters is also a good thing for us!"

...

Shortly after, Liang Yi arrived at the entrance of the Chief’s courtyard. He announced himself with profound reverence: "Your disciple, Liang Yi, has come to pay respects to Grandmaster."

Having spent several years at Wen Dao Academy, his respect for his grandmaster had only deepened. He felt a constant sense of gratitude for the choice he had made years ago.

"Come in."

Chu Feng’s voice, as soothing as a warm breeze, drifted out from the courtyard.

"Yes."

Liang Yi acknowledged and stepped slowly into the private grounds.

Upon entering, he found his grandmaster—who looked like a divine immortal descended to earth—seated at a stone table. He bowed quickly and said, "I pay my respects to Grandmaster."

"No need for formalities."

Chu Feng smiled as he evaluated his grand-disciple.

"Thank you, Grandmaster."

Liang Yi inquired further, "May I ask why Grandmaster has summoned this disciple?"

With a gentle smile, Chu Feng explained, "Your master is currently training in the Land of Slaughter and wants to summon you there. However, he is also willing to seek your opinion. You may stay on Miaomiao Mountain or go, both are acceptable."

Surprised by the reason for the summons, Liang Yi didn't pause for a second before answering, "In response to Grandmaster, this disciple is willing to follow and train with Master."

"Good."

Chu Feng reached into his robes, produced his personal token, and sent it gliding forward.

The token drifted through the air, coming to a halt in front of Liang Yi.

"This is this seat's token. Tomorrow, take it to the Outer Affairs Court and find Elder Xiao Bai. Have him arrange this for you."

"Thank you, Grandmaster."

Securing the token, Liang Yi bowed once more. "Then this disciple will take his leave first."

"Go on."

Chu Feng allowed him to depart without further delay.

The following day, Liang Yi left Miaomiao Mountain carrying Chu Feng’s token. With the assistance of the Outer Affairs Court, he began his journey toward the Land of Slaughter.

After several days of travel, Liang Yi finally reunited with Shi Xuan at Wen Dao Pass. His face beamed with happiness as he bowed deeply, "Disciple pays respects to Master."

"No need for formalities."

Shi Xuan observed his disciple, noting he had reached the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. A grin of satisfaction touched his lips. "A'Yi, you don't blame me for calling you from Miaomiao Mountain to this Land of Slaughter, do you?"

"I do not," Liang Yi replied firmly. "Wherever Master is, this disciple will be."

"Why are you getting all sentimental on me?"

Shi Xuan continued, "We cultivators, in addition to growing our cultivation, also need a great deal of real combat, and this Land of Slaughter is the best place to temper ourselves. Believe me, by the time we master and disciple leave this Land of Slaughter, it will be the time our names shake the world."

"This disciple will definitely not disappoint Master," Liang Yi declared, his face alight with excitement.

...

Time flows like water during the process of Cultivation.

A decade passed in what felt like the blink of an eye.

Inside a secluded chamber at Wen Dao Pass, Shi Xuan sat in deep meditation, pushing his limits to reach the Dao Union Realm.

Three days later, the breakthrough was complete. Shi Xuan snapped his eyes open and whispered, "Finally, the Dao Union Realm. Now, as long as I don't meet a cultivator who has comprehended the True Meaning of the Great Dao, no one below the Half-Saint realm can hold me. Fighting across realms to kill a Nirvana realm cultivator will also be easy. It's time to return to Miaomiao Mountain."

With those words, he pushed open the heavy stone door and stepped outside.

He was immediately greeted by the sight of Shi Yuqi, Hong Bibo, Liang Yi, and the others waiting for him.

"Congratulations, junior brother, on breaking through to the Dao Union Realm and becoming an elder of our Wen Dao Academy."

Shi Yuqi moved forward first to offer his praise, though his eyes betrayed a hint of deep envy.

"You flatter me, senior brother. You are only half a step away from the Dao Union Realm yourself. I imagine within three years, I will have to start calling you Elder Shi."

Shi Xuan replied with a light smile.

"Junior brother, stop joking. An elder like me is simply worlds apart from you."

As Shi Yuqi sighed with a mix of emotions, he felt a sense of relief regarding his past decisions. In this brief span of time, he had climbed from the seventh level of the Nurturing God Realm to the half-step Dao Union stage. He now had a genuine chance of reaching the Nirvana realm. Once he achieved that, his duty of guarding the Land of Slaughter would finally come to an end.

Shi Xuan smiled and said, "Let's skip the pleasantries. Let's have a good drink tonight. Tomorrow, I will set off to return to Wen Dao Academy to pay my respects to Master."

Shi Yuqi agreed, "Of course. Let's go!"

The group celebrated until the middle of the night. At dawn the next morning, Shi Xuan mounted his sword and took flight with Liang Yi, leaving Wen Dao Pass behind them...