I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 639 639 Giant Hand: How are you, kid, as powerful as the Saint Realm of this world?
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Within the Overlord Fist Sacred Land, every being stood frozen in shock from the lightning tribulation that had raged just days before.
Lei Qilin, a being who commanded lightning itself, had opted to retreat into his cave dwelling upon witnessing that same terrifying tribulation.
As he watched Brother Qian shatter the lightning with one hand to conquer the ultimate strike, an odd notion flickered in his thoughts: such overwhelming power must be reserved for the Old Ancestor alone; what sort of legacy had Brother Qian truly acquired to wield such fearsome strength?
The massive hand lurking in the Demon Pool couldn't hold back a sigh of reluctance after detecting this tribulation; the young one who often toyed with it was about to depart forever.
How could anyone at the Nirvana Realm endure such a ferocious lightning trial? It appeared the hand would need to keep fooling the inhabitants of this mountain range.
Having triumphed over the heavenly tribulation, Cao Youqian addressed the gathered beings: "Disciples, why delay? Join me in absorbing this spiritual rain to gear up for your breakthroughs."
His proclamation boomed loudly, echoing across the whole Sacred Land; Lei Qilin, Xia Kang, and various cultivators materialized before Cao Youqian in succession, chorusing: "Congratulations, Brother Qian/Master, on your breakthrough."
Cao Youqian glanced across the assembly and remarked softly: "Spare the formalities; I now bestow upon you this opportunity, yet grasping it rests on your own efforts."
With those words, the spiritual rain descended, and the assembled cultivators, feeling its vital essence, dropped into cross-legged positions right there to commence their cultivation.
Lei Qilin's face lit up with thrill as he gazed at Cao Youqian and whispered: "Brother Qian, this spiritual rain feels like it could propel me through to the next realm."
"Then I'll await your success."
Once Cao Youqian uttered that, he too immersed himself in the spiritual rain; instantly, the Overlord Fist Sacred Land fell silent save for the patter of falling droplets.
Deep in the Demon Pool, the Giant Hand caught Cao Youqian's voice and brimmed with unexpected joy, yelling inwardly without cease: the boy survived, he's truly still kicking, my existence here won't turn dull after all.
After seven days, the spiritual rain finally ceased.
As Cao Youqian's eyes fluttered open, he noted that everyone except Lei Qilin and Xia Kang had already awakened, each face beaming with contentment; he intoned calmly: "With your sessions complete, you are dismissed."
"Yes."
The disciples acknowledged in unison before scattering; none had anticipated that their Master's advancement would shower them with such gains, paving the way for their own imminent realm ascensions.
Cao Youqian stood vigil over Lei Qilin and Xia Kang in quiet protection; after a prolonged interval, Xia Kang's eyes snapped open, his aura transforming dramatically; as he surged into the God Nurturing Realm, the Extreme Path Fist Intent gleaming in his gaze achieved flawless completion.
Observing this, Cao Youqian promptly declared: "Deliver a punch to this Seat."
Xia Kang froze momentarily at the command, then offered a deep bow to Cao Youqian: "This disciple complies."
His aura surged to its zenith with those words, and he unleashed a sudden strike; boom—the fist's force ripped through the air itself.
The punch's energy faded away short of reaching Cao Youqian's form, yet Cao Youqian's features softened with approval; stepping closer, he clapped Xia Kang on the shoulder: "Kang'er, you've done well; these years under your Master's tutelage haven't gone to waste."
Xia Kang grinned and replied: "This disciple is grateful for Master's teachings; without you, such accomplishments would elude me entirely."
Cao Youqian noted: "You're now strong enough to defy those of superior realms; in this world, no one below the Heaven and Human Realm can match you, except..."
Excitement flooded Xia Kang's expression at the initial remarks; he'd figured decades more toil to reach Spirit Condensation might, yet here was Master proclaiming his dominance below Heaven and Human—how could joy not surge? Still, the trailing pause left him baffled.
"Master, you've changed; this isn't like you at all."
"Hahaha..."
Cao Youqian burst into hearty laughter: "This Seat merely jested; in your realm, only my Ask Dao Sect brethren and their pupils could rival you. Yet few from my Ask Dao Sect roam these lands; spot them easily if they appear."
"Why so?"
Xia Kang inquired with deference.
"Because solely my Ask Dao Sect disciples wield spiritual power here; their aura reveals them at once. Should you ascend to Nirvana, this Master will escort you to the Ask Dao Sect to honor my teacher—your Martial Grandmaster—the Heaven and Earth Great Sage."
As Cao Youqian invoked his own master, any trace of pride vanished from his visage, supplanted by pure reverence.
Noticing this, Xia Kang probed with interest: "Master, share tales of the Martial Grandmaster?"
"Certainly."
Cao Youqian proceeded to recount to young Xia Kang the epic clash where his master single-handedly faced two saints, a duel that rattled the cosmos; Xia Kang hung on every word in rapture when suddenly a celestial sign appeared overhead, a radiant beam drifting into Cao Youqian's frame.
This sight left Xia Kang dumbfounded; could this be the Martial Grandmaster's peerless prowess? Merely naming him summoned such a marvel for the Master.
A booming voice resonated in Cao Youqian's consciousness: You mentored a disciple and forged the fist path in this realm; awarded 99 Fist Path True Essences as special boon.
What fortune! Cao Youqian shut his eyes to assimilate the Fist Path True Essences, but soon sensed foul play; this Heavenly Dao sought to sabotage him, doling out a mere 99 Great Dao True Essences to thrust him toward Saint Realm—pure sabotage?
As Tianxuan Continent's premier prodigy, bearer of Great Emperor potential, how could 99 Great Dao True Essences suffice for his breakthrough? Without hesitation, Cao Youqian deployed his spiritual sense to demolish the forming Great Dao Laws.
Phew...
Days onward, once Cao Youqian wrapped up matters, he exhaled deeply; good thing this Seat moved swiftly, or returning to the Ask Dao Academy would bring eternal shame.
"Master, are you okay?" Xia Kang, having seen the Master's expressions shift wildly before steadying, voiced his concern.
"I'm well; head down now—this Master must continue safeguarding your Martial Uncle." Cao Youqian instructed his pupil.
"Master, this disciple harbors a bold plea."
Xia Kang bowed to Cao Youqian after speaking.
"What's this scheme now, boy?" Cao Youqian grumbled irritably; surging with unmatched might, he itched to dive lakeward and clash with the Magic Hand for endless bouts.
Xia Kang stated: "This disciple wishes to visit home."
Cao Youqian huffed in mild anger: "For something so trivial, why bother this Seat? If you wish to return, then do so. But seek me out before departing; I'll furnish protective artifacts, so you don't fall prey to some beast unwittingly."
"Yes."
Xia Kang, well-versed in his Master's gruff demeanor, took the words in stride without surprise.
After seeing Xia Kang off, Cao Youqian eyed Lei Qilin briefly before soaring toward the Demon Pool.
Splash!
Plunging into the Demon Pool, Cao Youqian first approached the Giant Hand, grinning as he said: "Senior, after days apart, did you long for my company?"
The Giant Hand flared with instant bitterness at the quip, snarling through clenched intent: "Brat, seeking a thrashing? Don't assume your Half-Saint Realm lets you trifle with this Seat. Hold on—your presence rivals this world's Saint Realm? You just entered Half-Saint days back."
"Hehe."
Cao Youqian chuckled lightly: "Back when Senior battled invading powerhouses for this realm, wasn't it to carve a new Great Dao here and boost your cultivation?"
"Nonsense! This Seat aimed to devour this world, only to clash with God Kings who pummeled me..."
The phrase "pummeled" nearly escaped before the Giant Hand backpedaled: "...cowardly ambushed and trapped me here. Else, how dare you act so bold? Anyway, explain your freakish cultivation speed to this Seat."
Cao Youqian shrugged: "Evidently Senior's unaware: guiding this world's locals onto a fresh cultivation route earns Heavenly Dao approval and rewards. No wonder your sealing feels deserved."
"What?"
The Giant Hand erupted in frantic fury, bellowing: "Such perks exist? So this Demon God was duped by those scum; they claimed refining the continent's origin leads to Emperor ascension. Turns out they were clueless."
"Senior, no need to fret."
Cao Youqian kept prodding the sore spot.
"Smug little pest, curb your glee; this Seat will break free someday. Then, Saint or even God King, you won't best this God." The Giant Hand menaced.
Cao Youqian laughed: "Really? Yet I harbor no desire to clash; with my Master present, your escape wouldn't guarantee victory over him."
"You have a Master too?"
The Giant Hand reeled; this youth was freakish enough, but a superior mentor? Doom—eternal imprisonment on this forsaken land.
"Indeed, my Teacher stands unrivaled; best Senior stay coiled up here."
Cao Youqian departed the Demon Pool after that; the routine taunt concluded, time to resume watch over Big Lei. As he exited, recollections of his Master's voice echoed in his mind.
Simultaneously, a well-known chime rang in Chu Feng's thoughts: "Host's disciple Cao Youqian mentored a pupil to birth the fist path; granting Host 990 Great Dao True Essences..."
It's back!
Chu Feng's lips curved upward: This is pure bliss!
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