I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 595 Cao Youqian: If No One Makes a Move, I Will Start Calling Names
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Chapter 595 Cao Youqian: If No One Steps Up, I’ll Start Naming Names
Two days slipped by in an instant. The cultivators arriving on the scene were all top-tier geniuses at the True Intent Great Perfection stage, hailing from the most prominent Sacred Lands.
In the competitions of previous years, such elite talents would have waited until the final day to reveal themselves. However, during this current assembly, the True Intent Great Perfection realm seemed entirely commonplace.
Forget about competing with the Sacred Sons of the great sects; even Harmonization Dao Realm experts like Shi Xuan and Qin Qin found it difficult to dominate them.
To the influential figures watching, this was merely the opening act of the Great Era Struggle. Only through the mass emergence of such prodigies could the Xuantian Continent hope to give birth to a new Immortal Emperor.
As dawn broke on this day, the cultivators from the major Sacred Lands arrived as scheduled. Once the ten Saints had finished their formal greetings, the Grand Competition officially commenced.
Seated with the Asking the Dao Academy, Cao Youqian stood and stretched his limbs. Bowing toward Chu Feng, he said, "Master, this disciple will take the lead."
"Go on," Chu Feng replied. He didn't bother telling Cao Youqian to restrain himself. The young man had grown restless after watching from the sidelines for so long.
Cao Youqian moved forward, appearing in the sky the very next moment. Scanning the assembled cultivators, he announced, "Asking the Dao Academy Sacred Son Cao Youqian is present; who among you dares to face me!"
Arrogant—unbearably arrogant!
That thought crossed everyone's mind simultaneously, yet no one deemed it out of place. Most present had heard rumors of Cao Youqian’s legendary pride, and they were eager to see if his strength matched his reputation.
Silence followed. A heavy, lingering stillness was the only reply to Cao Youqian's challenge.
Noticing the lack of response, a smirk played on Cao Youqian’s lips. "If you refuse to step up voluntarily, then I shall begin calling you out one by one."
It was a blatant show of contempt, treating them as if they were beneath his notice.
The expressions of the geniuses from the various Sacred Lands turned sour. Their hesitation wasn't born of fear toward Cao Youqian.
Rather, they were reluctant to be the first to strike, fearing those waiting in the wings would exploit their exhaustion. After all, the Asking the Dao Academy possessed two Sacred Sons, and Xiao Chen was known to be even more powerful than Cao Youqian.
At that moment, a figure from the Great Thunder Sound Temple approached, gliding through the air atop a golden lotus. His voice arrived before he did.
"Amitabha, this humble monk Mo Ke has arrived to experience the Sacred Son’s profound techniques." Mo Ke pressed his palms together, his face projecting humility.
"Are you that prodigy the Great Thunder Sound Temple recruited from the Heaven Continent?" Cao Youqian asked mockingly, eyeing the sturdy, bald youth with the somber expression.
"Indeed, it is I. It is an honor to be recognized by the Sacred Son," Buddhist Son Mo Ke replied, maintaining his modest air.
His polite demeanor stood in stark contrast to Cao Youqian’s brashness, naturally earning him more favor from the onlookers.
"Make your move," Cao Youqian commanded, crossing his arms with a look of pure disdain.
"I thank the Sacred Son for his indulgence; this monk accepts." After speaking, Mo Ke sat in a meditative posture, his body radiating a blinding Buddhist light.
A massive Vast Sky Buddha Dharma Idol suddenly manifested between the heavens and the earth. The sky was instantly saturated with Buddhist light, its brilliance outshining the sun itself.
The majority of cultivators below the Nirvana Realm found themselves falling to their knees after a single glimpse of the Buddha image. With devout expressions, they began to prostrate themselves.
Even the veteran kings and marquises felt the influence of the light. Their mental fortitude wavered, and a sudden urge to convert to the Buddhist path gripped their hearts.
"The new generation is truly terrifying!"
"This Buddhist Son Mo Ke must be a top-tier powerhouse even in the Heaven Continent. He is destined to become a God King in the future."
Cao Youqian watched the display without moving an inch. He chuckled and said, "Little monk, stop using these parlor tricks on me. Strike quickly; I’m losing my patience."
Mo Ke slowly shut his eyes and chanted four words: "Buddha Light Shines Everywhere."
His speech manifested as law. In an instant, a wave of Buddhist light spanning ten thousand feet surged toward Cao Youqian.
As the light swept across the landscape, the world seemed to shift, and all living things bowed in worship.
In the blink of an eye, the radiant energy completely engulfed Cao Youqian.
Was that it? The spectators were stunned that Cao Youqian hadn't even attempted to defend himself.
This attack carried the fundamental essence of the Buddhist Dao. Even with a deep understanding of Dao True Intent, it should have been impossible to endure such a strike with a naked physical body.
When the light finally faded, all eyes turned to Cao Youqian’s position. Seeing him standing there—arms still crossed and entirely unscathed—a collective gasp filled the air.
Hiss...
"Sacred Son Cao’s physical body is monstrous; it’s practically a Sacred Artifact in human form."
"He truly deserves his rank as the second-best genius of the Xuan Continent; his arrogance is backed by real power!"
Mo Ke was the most shocked person in the arena. Though he had only been testing the waters, he never expected the Sacred Son to be this formidable.
Cao Youqian’s smirk widened as he taunted, "Try a little harder. That didn't even tickle."
Mo Ke realized the man was trying to provoke him into a rage. He gritted his teeth and maintained a forced smile.
"Sacred Son Cao is indeed powerful. This monk was presumptuous. Now, I shall employ an Imperial Technique of the Great Thunder Sound Temple; I ask my Dao friend for his guidance."
"Oh?" Cao Youqian’s interest was piqued. He laughed and said, "Very well. If you can show me an Imperial Technique, then your journey here wasn't a waste of time."
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Mo Ke paused, realizing he was being insulted again. He reminded himself that wrath was a sin and this fight was merely a spiritual trial.
With his palms pressed together, a beam of Immortal Light erupted from his body, fusing with the Dharma Idol. At that moment, Mo Ke appeared like a true Buddha descending to the mortal realm, radiating an aura that felt impossible to challenge.
The experienced cultivators in the crowd immediately recognized the transformation.
"The Indestructible Diamond Immortal Body!"
"To think Buddhist Son Mo Ke has awakened an Immortal Body. This might be the most spectacular duel in ten thousand years."
Seeing the Immortal Light, Cao Youqian’s playful look vanished, replaced by an expression of pure excitement.
"Little monk, I didn't think you could actually surprise me. This is more like it!"
As he yelled, a burst of Immortal Light also exploded from Cao Youqian, his aura surging violently. A Dharma Idol that looked exactly like himself towered into the sky.
Cloaked in Immortal Light, Cao Youqian looked like an invincible Demon God reigning over the world.
"He actually used himself as the basis for his Dharma Idol; his ego knows no bounds!"
"How long has it been since a genius dared to use their own image for a Dharma Idol?"
The crowd erupted into frantic discussion, as it had been ages since such a feat had been witnessed.
The noise of the spectators didn't reach the two combatants. Their auras continued to climb higher and higher.
A crushing pressure blanketed the entire arena as their opposing energies locked into a fierce, invisible stalemate.