I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 604 Ji Wuwu Bows to a Master

"Good morning."

As Chu Feng entered the grand hall, he noticed Ji Wuwu already present, prompting him to extend a prompt greeting without delay.

Yet Ji Wuwu dropped to his knees on the floor and declared with deep respect, "This junior offers his respects to the Great Martial."

"Stand up."

Chu Feng uttered the words while extending his hand to assist Ji Wuwu to his feet, then inquired calmly, "Did something urgent bring you to await this Seat here?"

"This junior desires to take the Great Martial as his master." Ji Wuwu voiced his intention openly without any concealment.

Chu Feng replied, "Taking this Seat as your master isn't out of the question, provided you can successfully complete this Seat's trial."

"Senior, please instruct this young one without hesitation."

Ji Wuwu's face lit up with eagerness as he spoke. Within his family, he had always remained unremarkable; that's why he'd been saddled with the name Wuwu.

With this chance to apprentice under the Great Martial now before him, he was determined not to let it slip away.

"Excellent."

Chu Feng responded deliberately, "Starting from this day, you shall dive into the waters and gather firewood daily, while observing Xiao Chen and Da Qian as they practice cultivation and pursue the Dao."

"Once you discover your personal Dao, then you may formally take this Seat as your master."

Ji Wuwu rubbed his head in confusion and questioned hesitantly, "Senior, what exactly does seeking the Dao entail?"

Chu Feng patiently clarified, "It involves deciding the sort of individual you aspire to be and the path of Dao you intend to follow."

"To rise as a genuine powerhouse, one needs a resolute Dao heart and clarity on one's pursuits. Should your aims prove too mundane, it would simply mean no destined bond with this Seat."

"This junior comprehends."

With that, Ji Wuwu pondered deeply about the type of powerhouse he wished to embody; merely claiming a desire to mirror the Senior's expertise would surely fall short.

"Depart for now. Da Qian will guide you on the spots for diving into the water and chopping wood." Chu Feng instructed while gesturing dismissively.

"As you wish."

Ji Wuwu acknowledged before withdrawing from the hall.

...

Days slipped by quietly amid the peaks; before long, eighty-one days had elapsed since Ji Wuwu's arrival at the Wendao Academy.

Life at the Wendao Academy proved remarkably simple for Ji Wuwu. Unlike his tribal routine of venturing out daily to hunt, clashing with fierce beasts and demons.

His mindset slowly settled into tranquility. From initial awe at the two Great Martials' daily cultivation and duels, he had grown entirely at ease with the sight.

The sole thrill came from hearing the Sect Master Senior expound on the Dao. Though the profound Great Dao eluded his full grasp, each session left him with an enchanting feeling.

His bonds with Great Martial Xiao and Great Martial Cao deepened considerably, leading him to frequently seek their insights on the Great Dao.

Their answers left him profoundly astonished. Great Martial Xiao aspired to ascend as the supreme Ancestor of Ten Thousand Swords across the heavens, earning reverence from all sword cultivators as the ultimate authority.

Great Martial Cao, meanwhile, vowed to dominate every Great Martial and Martial God in existence with his mighty Hegemon Fists.

Inspired by them, Ji Wuwu's ambitions evolved from merely reaching Celestial Being status, progressing to Great Martial, and ultimately aiming for Martial God.

On this particular day, as the Sect Master prepared to assess his pupils once more, Ji Wuwu positioned himself beside the two Great Martials, silently anticipating the Sect Master's arrival.

"We offer our respects to Master and Sect Master."

Upon Chu Feng's entrance, the trio promptly prostrated themselves and intoned.

"Rise."

Chu Feng commanded while seating himself beneath a cluster of golden bamboo, his eyes scanning the assembled three before inquiring, "In your recent cultivation efforts, have any aspects puzzled you?"

Cao You Qian and Xiao Chen chorused, "Our cultivation proceeds without hindrance, leaving us with no queries."

Chu Feng felt assured regarding these two devoted pupils, so his attention swiftly shifted to Ji Wuwu as he probed, "And you?"

Ji Wuwu responded, "To the Sect Master, this junior has now discerned his Dao."

"Oh."

Chu Feng queried with mild curiosity, "Share it with me."

Ji Wuwu declared, "Senior, this disciple yearns to rise as the paramount Martial God, wielding command over the Great Dao."

Chu Feng smiled and remarked, "You've grasped a notion, yet it falls short; reflect on it more thoroughly."

Ji Wuwu scratched his head, a flush of embarrassment coloring his features, as he murmured softly, "Senior, is this junior simply too dim-witted?"

"Not at all."

Chu Feng refrained from dampening a prospective disciple's spirits at such a moment, his lips curving upward as he continued, "Ji Wuwu, your vision remains far too limited."

"In your understanding, a Martial God stands as the pinnacle of power in this realm, unaware that it merely marks the dawn of true cultivation."

"Ah?"

Chu Feng's revelation left Ji Wuwu dumbfounded. He had never anticipated the Sect Master uttering something that upended his entire worldview. After a long pause, he recovered and inquired deferentially,

"Sect Master, might you reveal what realms surpass the Martial God?"

Chu Feng stated softly, "Undoubtedly, beings capable of bearing the Heavenly Mandate and surpassing this mortal plane."

"Do such beings truly grace this world?"

Ji Wuwu had never conceived of entities like these manifesting here. If they did exist, wouldn't a Martial God appear as insignificant as an insect in their presence?

"They most certainly do."

Chu Feng pressed further, "Should you one day attain Martial God status, what course would you pursue?"

This time, Ji Wuwu answered without overthinking, promptly voicing, "I aim to forge a serene homeland for the Human Race, shielding them from further subjugation by the Demon Race."

"Well done."

A pleased grin spread across Chu Feng's face: "Achieving that would crown you as this world's Human Emperor."

The term Human Emperor detonated like thunder in Ji Wuwu's thoughts. All prior doubts and misconceptions vanished from his mind, supplanted by an unyielding purpose.

He rose gradually and paid solemn obeisance to Chu Feng: "This junior has pondered it fully. Taking a master to hone skills serves solely to ascend as the Human Emperor."

"I shall found a realm of my own in this world, ensuring the Human Race dwells in harmony."

"Splendid."

Chu Feng received Ji Wuwu's profound bow and added, "This Seat commands mastery over three thousand Daos. Select one or more to pursue in your cultivation."

Ji Wuwu responded instinctively, "This disciple chooses to cultivate the Sword Dao."

Chu Feng grinned and affirmed, "That works fine. Wielding the sword to quell the myriad races and amass the Human Race's Qi Luck forms a viable cultivation avenue."

"That said, this Seat won't impart advanced sword techniques to you, only foundational strikes. Instead, I'll grant you a volume of the Heavenly Book, from which you can derive your unique Sword Dao."

At these words, Ji Wuwu promptly knelt and kowtowed to Chu Feng: "Disciple honors his Master."

"Up you go." Chu Feng extended a hand to lift Ji Wuwu and declared, "With the apprenticeship rite concluded, you stand as this Seat's disciple."

From the sidelines, Cao You Qian conjured a tea set from his storage ring like a trick of magic. After preparing the brew, he passed a cup to Ji Wuwu.

Though puzzled, the newcomer accepted it. Xiao Chen clarified nearby, "At our Wendao Academy's Slanting Moon Mountain, the apprenticeship formalizes only after presenting tea."

"My gratitude, Senior Brother."

Ji Wuwu expressed thanks before kneeling once more, proffering the tea with steady hands. Chu Feng accepted it, sipped lightly, then raised Ji Wuwu while smiling, "Henceforth, you belong to my Wendao Academy as one of this Seat's direct disciples." No sooner had he spoken than a celestial sign manifested overhead...

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