I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 669 669: Dean Kong: Do You Know How Long I've Waited for Today?

"Dean, the Qiankun Divine King has returned!"

A disciple hurried into the courtyard of the dean and reported this message to Dean Kong.

"Oh."

Upon hearing these words, Dean Kong's eyes sparkled with interest. He rose swiftly and headed rapidly toward the entrance.

As he reached the doorway and spotted Chu Feng standing outside, a joyful grin spread across his features: "Chu Feng, you rascal, you've finally come back."

With a grin, Chu Feng replied: "I've made Sir wait too long."

"Not at all, not at all. The moment is perfect."

An thrilled look crossed Dean Kong's face as he spoke. He had anticipated this occasion for ages. Soon, he would ascend to the rank of Divine King.

Chatting amiably, the pair entered the courtyard. Moments later, Dean Kong sent away the servants and gazed at Chu Feng expectantly.

"Dean, here is your Supreme Dao Fruit Pill."

Chu Feng announced while presenting a tiny porcelain vial.

Hoo...

The dean exhaled deeply. He accepted the vial with great care, uncorked it, and peered within.

The sight of the pill's flowing rhyme from the medicine filled his expression with rapturous delight. He stored the vial in his ring and exclaimed in a voice brimming with excitement: "Little Feng, this old fellow really needs to express his gratitude to you this time. Tell me, what would you like?"

Chu Feng dismissed it with a wave: "Sir overstates it. I just whipped up a few pills on a whim."

"You scamp, do you realize that too much humility is just bragging?"

Dean Kong shot Chu Feng an irritated glare. This lad was growing ever more exasperating. Regrettably, now that he was a Divine King, there was no way to discipline him properly.

"Hehe."

Chu Feng let out a light laugh: "I'm only saying this so you won't feel burdened."

"..."

Dean Kong found no flaw in those remarks. With a resigned gesture, he waved and declared: "Never mind, this old man can't win an argument with you. Let me know once you decide on something."

"Incidentally, Sir, there's something I'd like to ask about."

Chu Feng's smile faded as he solemnly clasped his hands in respect.

"Go ahead, what is it?"

Noting the unusual gravity in the young man, Dean Kong prompted.

"The matter stands like this..."

Chu Feng proceeded to describe the happenings at the Holy Court.

Once Dean Kong had heard it all, he remarked: "You rascal have no idea what you've achieved. A single Supreme Dao Fruit Pill matches gathering one piece of Divine Spark during the Saint Realm."

He went on: "The purpose for this old man in advancing to the Divine King Realm with nine hundred and ninety-nine strands of Dao Rhyme is to gain a full Divine Spark at the moment of breakthrough. That additional fragment will also pave the way for a second Divine Spark."

"Within our Wendao Academy, or rather across the Ten Great Holy Lands, reaching the Divine King Realm with nine hundred and ninety-nine strands of Dao Rhyme serves as the fundamental standard."

He elaborated: "Yet, grasping nine hundred and ninety-nine strands of Dao Rhyme proves immensely challenging. Even a genius like this old man devoted endless years to it. Countless Saints fail to attain that level over their lifetimes."

"On the other hand, the Supreme Dao Fruit Pill boosts one's Dao Rhyme by ninety-nine strands instantly. It stands as a top-tier supreme elixir indeed."

He noted further: "This holds true not just for our Wendao Academy, but across other Holy Lands as well, where such a thing is scarce. With your talent in this area, you'll undoubtedly emerge as the fresh darling of Wendao Academy."

"So that's the case."

Chu Feng murmured, then pressed on: "Sir, once one becomes a Divine King, is there truly no method to aid cultivation with pills?"

"Essentially, pills for Divine King Realm cultivation assistance don't exist. Only healing ones are available."

He clarified: "After all, the Divine King Realm and Divine Emperor Realm represent distinct stages, yet no barrier separates the Divine King Realm from the Divine Emperor Realm."

He added: "Even with a single Divine Spark, breakthrough to the Divine Emperor Realm remains possible. It's merely that post-ascension to Divine Emperor, generating a second Divine Spark becomes impossible."

"Why so?"

Curiosity filled Chu Feng's question.

Dean Kong shook his head: "This old man doesn't grasp the reason either. Still, I've learned that beyond the Nine Heavens, methods exist for Divine Emperor Realm powerhouses to forge additional Divine Sparks."

He supplemented: "However, a Divine Emperor possessing only one True God Totem lacks the means to rise to the Heavenly Realm."

"Can Divine Emperors ascend to the Heavenly Realm as well?"

Chu Feng inquired.

"Yes, but they require summons from the Upper Realm. One Divine Emperor from our Wendao Sect lost the bid for Heavenly Mandate and received an invitation from the Upper Realm."

He wrapped up: "It's said he ultimately claimed the Heavenly Mandate above the Nine Heavens, rising as a fresh Immortal Emperor."

"Many thanks, Sir, for clearing up my doubts. This disciple bids farewell now."

With that, Chu Feng turned and departed.

Observing Chu Feng's retreating form, Dean Kong pondered: This youth grows ever more enigmatic. One can only wonder how distant a path he'll tread ahead?

Upon exiting the dean's courtyard, Chu Feng made his way back to Miaomiao Mountain. Though he no longer held the position of master there, his personal residence remained intact.

No sooner had he arrived than the young pair, Chu Yuzhi and Chu Yingjin, rushed forward to welcome him.

"Father, you've returned."

"Mm."

Chu Feng acknowledged, observing the hopeful looks on the two girls' faces. They resembled eager children anticipating presents upon his homecoming.

Witnessing their demeanor, he couldn't resist jesting: "You two are no longer little; how come you still expect gifts from Father daily?"

In a playful whine, Chu Yuzhi responded: "No matter our age, we remain Father's daughters forever."

"Gifts there are, but they're not for you just yet. I'll hand them to your mothers first. Once you reach Saint level, fresh ones will come your way."

Smiling, Chu Feng explained.

"Oh."

The girls replied with evident letdown, then spun around and departed.

Next, Chu Feng sought out Bing Yan and presented a Dao Fruit Pill: "Bing Yan, this Supreme Dao Fruit Pill is yours. Consume it when the time feels right. It will elevate your Dao Rhyme by ninety-nine strands."

Astonishment dawned on Bing Yan's features. She whispered: "Husband, you managed it?"

"Yes."

After a brief hesitation, Chu Feng continued: "I'll bring the Dao Fruit Pill to Miaoyu next. We should all come together this evening."

Bing Yan understood perfectly what "come together" implied. Softly, she suggested: "Shall we head there as a pair?"

"Very well."

In short order, the spouses arrived at Yunluo Island. Upon viewing the Dao Fruit Pill in Chu Feng's grasp, Princess Miaoyu's countenance mirrored her surprise.

Grinning, she accepted the pill and directed her attendants to arrange a feast of delicacies.

As darkness fell, the trio embarked on joint cultivation.

...

Time passed swiftly.

Another decade elapsed. With his respite drawing to a close, Chu Feng contemplated prolonging his break.

One crisp morning, major tidings reached Chu Feng: The elder dean had attained Divine King status. Wendao Academy would soon appoint a successor dean.

A transmission from Zhen Divine King invited him to the Holy Court. As Chu Feng readied himself to depart, a prompt echoed in his consciousness.

"Host's disciple Xiao Chen's Dao Rhyme has risen by ninety-nine. Host receives nine hundred and ninety strands of Dao Rhyme as reward."

"Host's disciple Cao Youqian's Dao Rhyme has risen by ninety-nine. Host receives nine hundred and ninety strands of Dao Rhyme as reward."

A subtle upturn touched the edges of Chu Feng's lips at the sound. He murmured: "These pair of youngsters timed their breakthroughs perfectly. Not only do they grant this lord two extra Divine Sparks, but one can even step up as the new dean for Wendao Academy."