I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 658 658: News Spreads Back, the Sage Academy Is Shaken
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"These two lads are at last advancing, and they're achieving it side by side."
Chu Feng directed his sight to the spot where Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian remained in closed-door practice, his features radiating contentment. Without warning, recollections of his earliest encounter with these pair of followers drifted into his thoughts.
In a mere instant, dozens of years had flown by. His cherished pair of students were on the verge of ascending to Saint status.
The advancements of Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian proceeded flawlessly, free from any hindrances. After a span of seven days, their ascensions concluded, showering the Wendao Sect's followers once again in a downpour of spiritual essence.
A prompt from the system echoed within Chu Feng's consciousness: "The host's duo of students have ascended to the Saint level. The host's Dao Flowers rise by 200, instantly shifting into 2 godhead fragments."
Acquiring two godhead fragments out of nowhere filled Chu Feng with joy. At present, he held three godheads in total. It wouldn't be long before he formed the fourth one. Upon reaching Divine King status, each batch of ninety-nine Dao Flowers would yield a single godhead fragment.
Nine such godhead fragments could merge to form one godhead. Every godhead had the potential to birth a single authentic divine emblem. Bearing an authentic divine emblem guaranteed elevation to God Emperor rank.
Each authentic divine emblem stood as one of his manifestations, wielding distinct authorities. Put differently, owning nine authentic divine emblems would amplify a Divine King's battle strength by a factor of ten.
A Divine King could forge up to twelve godheads at maximum. Once stepping into the God Emperor domain, every extra refined authentic divine emblem would grant a marginal edge over fellow God Emperors at the same stage. Per the Wendao Academy's archives, a God Emperor bearing twelve authentic divine emblems possessed the might to challenge an Immortal Emperor beyond their level.
That said, no Immortal Emperor had emerged in the Tianxuan Continent for ages, leaving Chu Feng without a solid benchmark.
While Chu Feng's mind wandered toward prospects ahead, a pair of voices rang out from beyond the entrance.
"Your disciples Xiao Chen/Cao Youqian come to offer respects to Master."
"Enter."
Chu Feng shifted his attention to his two students as they stepped leisurely into the yard.
Having attained Saint rank, these two followers now carried a touch more ethereal poise. Their presence alone stirred an irresistible impulse to revere them.
"Take a seat."
"Gratitude, Master."
Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian showed no hint of arrogance toward their Master despite their new Saint status. Instead, in their view, their Master appeared even more profound, more formidable and daunting than ever.
Cao Youqian served tea and refreshments to his Master, as Xiao Chen inquired regarding the road of cultivation beyond the Saint threshold.
The bond between teacher and students stayed unchanged, just as it always had.
Before they knew it, night had fallen. Chu Feng grinned and remarked: 'I've gotten caught up chatting with you pair, and those youngsters out there must be fidgeting in anticipation. Come, let's check out the feast these juniors have whipped up for us.'
"Understood."
Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian had missed their junior siblings for quite some time too. They trailed after Chu Feng en route to the sacred chamber.
Ji Jiuwu and the rest had been lingering outside, eager for their Master's arrival. Spotting the Eldest Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother emerge, they hurried over as Chu Feng and company approached.
"Master, Eldest Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother."
"Stand."
Chu Feng uttered with a grin.
Over these ten years, Ji Jiuwu and the young ones hadn't slacked off in the least. Their progress in cultivation had surged to new heights.
Currently, Ji Jiuwu and Jiang Yan both stood at Nirvana Layer 1. With their grasp of the Great Dao Truth, they were more than ready to lead as heads of the Wendao Academy.
The other students followed: Lu Ming at Path Union Layer 8, Chu Yan at Path Union Layer 8, Yun He at Path Union Layer 7, Qing Song at Path Union Layer 3, and Mo Yi at Path Union Layer 3. Each having seized the Great Dao Truth, they rivaled any prodigy within Chu Feng's bloodline.
Once all had settled at the table, Chu Feng lifted his wine goblet first and declared: "On this day, we all toast to Xiao Chen and Da Qian for reaching Saint rank. Henceforth, my Wendao Sect boasts two Saints to guard it."
Upon hearing this, subtle shifts crossed Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian's faces. Something seemed to dawn on them, though the moment didn't call for voicing it.
Ji Jiuwu queried with a baffled look: "Master, why exclude yourself? You're the unmatched Divine King across this realm."
Chu Feng beamed and replied: "Finish this cup, and then I'll clarify for you."
The group held their tongues no further and downed their cups in a single gulp.
With the wine swallowed, Ji Jiuwu and the others fixed their stares on Chu Feng, brimming with intrigue.
Chu Feng set aside his goblet and explained: "I have attained Divine King status. By the sect's traditions, I can't linger here indefinitely. After all, you're aware of a Divine King's might—should I act, the whole realm could shatter."
As he uttered those words, three godheads unleashed their divine aura in unison. An overwhelming force swept across the entire Hongyuan Continent without delay.
The creatures of the myriad races quaked beneath this dread weight. Even the skies and lands shifted hues, on the brink of crumbling in the following instant.
Even the once-dominant heads of the three great clans sensed this burden. The Dragon clan's leader whispered: "That Dao Ancestor holds such terror—far surpassing even our forebears."
Luckily, Chu Feng retracted his aura promptly and pressed on with his account of the Wendao Sect and Wendao Academy to the assembly.
Every student there, absorbing Chu Feng's tale, felt their wonder about the vast world deepen. They hadn't imagined their Master's journey to be so extraordinary.
Ji Jiuwu in particular—he was the initial one in the Hongyuan Continent to kneel before his Master's tutelage. He couldn't help reminiscing about his debut meeting with his Master and the two elder brothers. Back then, his Master and those seniors struck him as celestial beings gracing the mortal plane. Looking back, that first impression rang true.
This banquet stretched till the break of day before the group parted ways.
Thankfully, every disciple practiced cultivation. One evening of revelry posed no threat to their training the following day.
Chu Feng summoned Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian to his yard and stated: "Soon, I'll relay your Saint ascensions to the sect. Yet, I wish for you to safeguard the Wendao Sect over the next sixty years. Hold until Jiuwu and Jiang Yan mature, then choose to remain or depart."
Xiao Chen rose and affirmed with deference: "Master, fear not. This Wendao Sect rose with your efforts—we'll never forsake it."
"Precisely. I yearn to witness Junior Brother Jiuwu dominate the lands and elevate the human race above the hundred clans."
Cao Youqian voiced with fervor.
"You rascal truly relish the spectacle. Fine, time for me to retire. You can all go now." Chu Feng dismissed them with a gesture.
"Yes."
The pair assented and departed as one. Three days onward, Chu Feng dispatched word of his Divine King attainment and his two students' Saint breakthroughs to the Sage Academy.
Upon this intelligence hitting the Sage Academy, the whole institution erupted in commotion.
Xuan Huo the Great Sage and Old Man Meng stood as the most stunned. The duo eyed the report in their grasp, instinctively glancing at one another, and chorused: "How about you smack me to check if we're in a dream?"
Slap!
No sooner had they spoken than they delivered hearty slaps to each other. Then they gawked mutually and echoed: "You actually went through with it!"
The Carefree Great Sage nearby grinned and teased: "You pair of old timers—your students and grandkids are Saints and Divine Kings, and here you are playing pranks."
Old Man Meng scoffed: "Carefree, you geezer, just stew in jealousy. I've got a Divine King under me and two Saint grand-disciples."
"Hehe."
The Carefree Great Sage snickered: "Pretending like you nurtured them. You're barely a figurehead Master and Grandmaster at best. In your shoes, I'd be too ashamed to boast."
"You!!!"
Old Man Meng flared up right away. He moved to rally the crowd for backing when he caught everyone flashing him an "exactly so" expression. This sight outright enraged Old Man Meng. At that point, he itched to lash out at somebody to release his frustration.
Right then, a booming call resounded: "The Divine King Lord calls for Great Sage Xuan Ru and Great Sage Xuan Huo to present themselves."
"We heed the order."
The two elders paused briefly, then tailed the messenger Great Sage toward the Sage Palace.
Within the Sage Palace, the Suppressing Divine King reeled in shock as well. From what he recalled, Chu Feng's exit aligned with his prior retreat into seclusion. He hadn't foreseen that after a simple brief isolation, Chu Feng would emerge as a Divine King.
Were he free to depart the Sage Palace, he'd have ventured personally to witness young Chu Feng's exploits.
Ere long, Old Man Meng and Xuan Huo the Great Sage reached the Sage Palace. They knelt before the Suppressing Divine King upon the seat and intoned with respect: "We offer homage to the Ancestor."
"Rise."
The Suppressing Divine King commanded: "Have you gotten the dispatch from Chu Feng?"
"Indeed, Ancestor, we possess it."
The pair answered with propriety.
"Your views on this affair?"
The Suppressing Divine King had overseen the Sage Palace for ten millennia, and this marked his inaugural brush with such an event. A Saint dispatched to blaze trails for under a century had not just forged the premier sect on the continent, but ascended to Divine King and groomed two Saint pupils.
Should this spread, skeptics would abound.
Old Man Meng ventured: "Ancestor, I know that lad Xiao Feng well. Though his head swims with odd notions, he'd never deceive. Should the Ancestor doubt, dispatch us two alongside a Saint for confirmation."
His response sealed any gaps—avoiding any grudge from Chu Feng or disquiet for the Suppressing Divine King.
True enough, the Suppressing Divine King dipped his head faintly and decreed: "Very well, proceed as suggested. In three days, Great Saint Ding Hai shall accompany you both to the Hongyuan Continent."
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