I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 622: Xia Kang: Martial Uncle, Can I Ask You for a Favor?

"Brother Qian."

"Disciple greets Master."

Lei Qilin and Xia Kang quickly carried out the greeting ceremonies, and upon witnessing this, the three humans and three demons following them also lowered their heads in respect.

"We greet the Lord."

"No need for formalities."

Cao Youqian cast his eyes across the three humans and three demons; each one shuddered under his stare. Noticing their reactions, a faint smile tugged at his lips: "Fine, relax a bit; this Seat doesn't devour people. Go ahead and introduce yourselves."

After sharing looks, a silver-feathered eagle demon advanced first: "Junior Eagle Li greets Senior."

Right away, a black bear demon chimed in: "Junior Bear Da greets Senior."

The tiger demon added: "Junior Hu Da Zhuang greets Senior."

Once the three demons had spoken, the three human cultivators moved forward as one: "Juniors Tian Qi, Yao Xin, and Ying Si greet Senior."

"All of you are excused from formalities."

Cao Youqian hesitated briefly before going on: "Have you approached this Seat to take on discipleship, or is there another reason?"

At the mention of "become disciples," excitement sparked in the eyes of the three humans and three demons; the idea of studying under this figure hadn't crossed their minds earlier. After all, the being in front of them wielded overwhelming power. They declared together:

"We originally came to pay respects to Senior, but having now seen Senior's peerless divine might, we wish to enter Senior's school."

A slight curve formed at the edges of Cao Youqian's mouth, and he replied with a grin: "Very well, no matter what intentions brought you here before, since you all now desire to join my school, this Seat will grant you the chance."

As soon as he finished speaking, he pointed lightly, sending seven beams of light into their seas of consciousness; a cultivation technique gradually appeared in their thoughts.

This display left the three humans and three demons in awe; to them, only a Witch God could perform such wonders. Deciding to follow this Witch God was truly the right choice.

Cao Youqian went on: "From tomorrow onward, start practicing the technique this Seat has given you. When you've stepped into cultivation, return to this Seat; the first to succeed will become the Second Senior Brother, with the rest ordered by arrival. Understood?"

The group responded as one: "We respectfully obey the Master's command."

"You may practice on any peak of the Five Elements Mountain, but stay away from this Demon Lake. If the Demon God in the lake tempts you, even this Seat can't rescue you."

Cao Youqian stopped for a beat and added: "Alright, if there's nothing else, go back and begin your cultivation."

At that moment, Xia Kang emerged from the group and spoke deferentially: "Master, the Hundred Races once led by that Poison Dragon all seek to align with you; might you consider governing this region?"

"Naturally, that is possible."

Cao Youqian consented right away without hesitation; after pondering briefly, he added: "Keep everything as it was, but stop offering humans to this Seat. One more thing: each year on this day, my Tyrant Fist Holy Land accepts disciples; send anyone eager to join my school to the trials."

Xia Kang replied deferentially: "Master is wise."

Cao Youqian dismissed with a wave: "Going forward, for any issues, seek your Martial Uncle Lei Qilin; if he can't handle it, this Seat will step in."

With those words, he bounded forward and dove toward the lake's depths, leaving the cultivators frozen in shock.

Lei Qilin announced: "Enough staring; your Master's power is beyond what you young ones can grasp. For now, pick a spot to set up."

"Yes."

The cultivators acknowledged and scattered one by one, though Eagle Li's eyes fixed on the lake a bit longer.

Pa!

Lei Qilin smacked its head firmly and scolded: "What's with the gawking, kid? That fearsome being below terrifies even a Half-Step Demon Emperor like this King. If you dive in, forget meeting the Demon God—the lake's poisonous waters alone would erase you completely."

These words wiped away every trace of greed from Eagle Li's mind; its future held promise, and it couldn't end up dying here.

On the following day, Xia Kang and Lei Qilin stood beyond the Five Elements Mountain, relaying Cao Youqian's directives to the gathered beings.

Upon learning the mighty entity would protect them, joy spread across their features.

A human elder inquired: "Young sir, what is that Lord's title? We wish to build a statue for worship."

The Hundred Races' beings nodded in agreement, gazing at Xia Kang hopefully, but the query left Xia Kang at a loss; he didn't know his Master's title yet.

Lei Qilin, standing nearby, declared: "Commit this to memory: the ruler of this Tyrant Fist Holy Land is the Ancestor of Body Cultivation. Use that title when paying respects later."

Ancestor!

The term shocked the Hundred Races' cultivators deeply; they hadn't anticipated the new powerhouse's stature. Yet, the greater the Lord's strength, the safer they felt. With such a guardian who demanded no sacrifices, security washed over them.

Once the Hundred Races' beings dispersed, Xia Kang bowed to Lei Qilin and requested politely: "Martial Uncle, can you help disciple with a matter?"

"Speak up."

Lei Qilin liked this young Xia Kang and was ready to assist with whatever he could.

Xia Kang explained: "Martial Uncle, I'm the only one from our Great Xia Tribe here. I intend to carry the Master's orders back to the Great Xia Tribe, and I ask Martial Uncle to guard the Dao for me."

His path to the Five Elements Mountain had brimmed with perils, nearly claiming his life; even as a disciple now, he couldn't guarantee a safe return.

"No problem."

Lei Qilin responded while parting his jaws: "Will you climb in on your own, or should this King scoop you up?"

"I'll jump up myself."

Facing his Martial Uncle's enormous, blood-red maw, Xia Kang couldn't deny his fear. Still, he trusted his senior wouldn't harm a junior, so he sprang aboard into Lei Qilin's mouth.

Lei Qilin kept his mouth open and instructed: "Direct this Seat along the route. I can cover ten thousand miles in one breath."

"Good."

Xia Kang gestured southwest: "Martial Uncle, our Great Xia Tribe lies southwest; cross that long river, and the tribe appears."

"Understood."

With that, Lei Qilin shot off like lightning, disappearing instantly. In a single breath, he reached the southwest riverbank, where a modest city appeared.

As he materialized, alarms blared across the city, and humans outside dashed inward. The man and qilin distinctly heard cries from within.

"A demon beast is coming!"

"A demon beast is coming!"

"..."

Xia Kang shot Lei Qilin a sheepish look: "Martial Uncle, please don't mind; our Great Xia Tribe has never encountered someone like you."

Lei Qilin set Xia Kang down and stated: "Kid, this Seat won't quarrel with these insects. I'll fling you over the river first so you can clarify to them."

"Good."

Xia Kang consented immediately, only to regret it moments later. He watched as Martial Uncle Lei snatched him up and tossed him gently, sending his body soaring across the river...

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