I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 613 Xiao Chen: You Think I Have No One Behind Me?
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"What? The beast tide is approaching?"
Hearing this report, the Great Priest of the Wolf Fang Tribe leaped to his feet in astonishment from his seat.
The Tribe Leader responded, "That's right; the beast tide is now within one li of our position. Great Priest, what actions should we take?"
The Great Priest quickly urged, "Hurry, come with me to summon Lord Great Martial right away!"
"Understood."
Without a moment's hesitation, the Tribe Leader trailed after the Great Priest as they soared together towards Sword Peak.
Just one breath later, they landed on the summit of Sword Peak and offered a deep bow to the meditating Xiao Chen, declaring, "We pay our respects to the Great Martial."
"What brings you here?"
Xiao Chen inquired calmly, not bothering to raise his eyes.
"Great Martial, the beast tide is upon us."
The Great Priest held nothing back and swiftly detailed the beast tide's approach.
Xiao Chen replied coolly, "Have no fears; they won't dare to set foot inside the Famed Sword Holy Land even by half a step."
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Question marks filled the heads of the Great Priest and Tribe Leader as they gazed at the figure ahead. They recognized his immense strength, yet without his intervention, how would the beast tide be halted?
Noticing their silence and reluctance to depart, Xiao Chen went on, "Have you overlooked the formidable presence of the stone sword positioned behind This Seat?"
At these words, yesterday's events flashed through their thoughts, prompting both to drop to their knees simultaneously and state, "We have not forgotten."
Xiao Chen instructed, "Very well then, you can step back. Should any demon beasts desire to meet This Seat, escort the mightiest few to the mountain's base."
"As you wish."
With that, the pair spun around and departed Sword Peak, heading swiftly beyond the tribe's borders. By now, the Wolf Fang Tribe's cultivators had armed themselves and stood ready to fend off the beast tide's onslaught.
The distant tremors reached their ears, causing sweat to drench the Wolf Fang Tribe's cultivators, their grips on weapons nearly slipping away.
A sudden cry erupted from the ranks, "Look, it's the Golden Leopard King—why is he showing up?"
"And there's the Giant Elephant King too!"
"The Mountain Boar King is here as well; we're finished, Wolf Fang Tribe!"
"..."
While the Wolf Fang Tribe's cultivators quivered in terror, the advancing demon horde abruptly halted. Numerous massive eyes scanned the assembled humans.
A few faint-hearted cultivators among the humans merely caught in those gazes and promptly let their weapons clatter to the ground. Others collapsed in outright fear-induced unconsciousness.
Thankfully, the Great Priest and Tribe Leader then descended from above. Their arrival bolstered the tribe's spirits, drawing all eyes toward them.
The Great Priest spoke first, "What purpose draws the esteemed Great Kings to journey here from distant lands?"
After exchanging glances, the three Great Demon Kings had the Giant Elephant King voice their intent, "We seek an audience with the lord who vanquished the Wolf Emperor. Kindly inform him of our arrival, Priest."
At this, the Great Priest inwardly marveled: The Great Martial foresees events with divine accuracy; he anticipated these visitors. Outwardly, he announced, "The Great Martial awaits you within. Which Great Kings will join this old man in proceeding there?"
"All of us will accompany you."
The three Great Demon Kings declared together.
"Follow me, then."
The Great Priest led the way, ascending into the air and guiding the three Great Demon Kings toward Sword Peak.
From afar, the three Great Demon Kings detected the overwhelming aura radiating from that stone sword—an unprecedented force. The newcomer lord must surpass the Wolf Emperor by countless folds in power.
Soon after, the trio trailed the Great Priest to Sword Peak's base. The Great Priest bowed deeply and reported, "Great Martial, the Great Kings have come as requested."
"This Seat is aware."
Xiao Chen's commanding tone echoed from the peak.
Upon hearing the human's voice, the three Great Demon Kings' faces paled involuntarily. Instinct urged them to bolt, but the sight of the mountaintop sword held them in place. If the Moon Inviting Wolf Emperor couldn't evade this man's grasp, neither could they.
"We pay respects to the lord."
The three Demon Kings intoned as one.
"No need for formalities."
Without so much as opening his eyes, Xiao Chen questioned flatly, "What pressing matter prompts you to seek This Seat?"
"Lord, do you plan to claim this domain?" the Giant Elephant King ventured boldly.
"Indeed."
Xiao Chen offered no denial. His aim to spread the Dao here meant he wouldn't abandon the effort midway.
"Yet the Moon Inviting Wolf Emperor is backed by a genuine Demon God; can you stand against such a being?"
The Giant Elephant King pressed on. These Great Demon Kings projected grandeur in daily life, but they paled into insignificance before Demon Emperors or Demon Gods.
A faint smile crossed Xiao Chen's lips as he remarked, "You think there is no one backing This Seat?"
These words instantly clarified the truth for the three Great Demon Kings.
The Giant Elephant King pleaded, "We implore the Great Martial to grant us a chance at survival; we'll vacate the Moon Inviting Wolf Emperor's lands today."
"That works."
Xiao Chen harbored no desire for needless slaughter. In this realm, demons vastly outnumbered and outpowered humans. His mission to teach aimed at uplifting humanity, so provoking all-out conflict with demons at this stage would be unwise.
"Our deepest gratitude to the Great Martial; this humble one departs now."
The Giant Elephant King bowed low in deference.
"Mm."
Xiao Chen's responses stayed as concise as ever.
The three Great Demon Kings withdrew step by step. Witnessing this, the Great Priest felt a surge of awe: The Great Martial's prowess is unmatched; he has driven off the three Great Demon Kings without a fight.
Regarding the Demon God the Giant Elephant King referenced, he felt no concern. With the Great Martial here, no Demon God posed a threat.
As the three Great Demon Kings departed, their respective demon tribes commenced relocation. This development, of course, escaped notice from the myriad forces scattered across ten thousand li.
Certain demon tribes opted to observe cautiously, while others fled outright.
The human tribes that had hesitated before now dispatched their leaders with suitable youths to the Wolf Fang Tribe, eager to meet that formidable human powerhouse.
Over the span of seven days, close to a hundred tribes had flocked to the Wolf Fang Tribe. The sight of that awe-inspiring stone sword, pulsing with dread aura from Sword Peak's heights, sparked the same thought: Our human race has at last birthed a supreme powerhouse. This journey proves worthwhile.
Once these arrivals were settled, the Great Priest promptly led the Tribe Leader to pay homage to the Great Martial.
They ascended Sword Peak and prostrated before Xiao Chen, intoning, "We pay respects to the lord."
"Rise."
Steadfast like an unyielding peak, Xiao Chen responded evenly, "What is your purpose?"
"Lord, representatives from the various human tribes have gathered. When might you deign to meet them?" the Great Priest inquired with utmost respect.
Xiao Chen declared: "Tomorrow it shall be. For now, summon the Tribe Leaders and Priests to This Seat's presence. Come morning, This Seat will assess the talents and lineages of each tribe's younger members individually."
"As you decree."
The Great Priest then retreated deliberately and exited alongside the Tribe Leader.
Back at the tribe's welcoming hall without delay, they shared this promising update with the visiting Priests and Tribe Leaders.
Excitement lit up every face at the news. None had beheld a human capable of subduing the Wolf God, and an irresistible longing stirred within their hearts...
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