I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 670 670: The Contest for the Dean Position

In the grand Holy Palace of the Holy Court.

Zhen Divine King, alongside Chu Feng, Dean Kong, and several Great Saints, gathered around a circular table to deliberate on potential successors for the Wendao Academy's deanship.

Serving as the Holy Court's dean, Zhen Divine King broke the silence first: "Little Kong has risen to Divine King and can no longer fit the role of Wendao Academy's dean. Now, we must choose his replacement. Any strong suggestions?"

Once his words landed, the Saints assembled in the vast hall erupted into lively chatter.

The deanship at Wendao Academy offered a prime opportunity. It granted command over the academy's cultivation assets and wielded immense influence.

Though Wendao Academy's spiritual energy paled compared to the Holy Court's, who wouldn't aspire to such a lofty role?

Life in the Holy Court brought ease, yet chances for advancement were scarce. The downside remained that Wendao Academy's dean had traditionally come from its own Saints.

Thus, the choices boiled down to Bing Yan, Xiao Chen, and Cao Youqian alone.

A Saint from the Cao lineage voiced his pick early: "This elder nominates Da Qian. As a brilliant talent of Wendao Academy, he's also broadened its domains. He possesses every qualification for the deanship."

"This elder backs Bing Yan. Hailing from the Heavenly Dao Court, her standing outranks Cao Youqian and Xiao Chen. By rights, her era deserves the deanship."

A Heavenly Dao Court Saint declared this.

Before long, the hall split into rival groups. One championed Cao Youqian, the other rallied behind Bing Yan.

Xiao Chen's name went unmentioned entirely. It seemed the selection process sidelined him completely.

Old Kong directed a look at Chu Feng, curious about his stance on the matter.

Unexpectedly, Chu Feng appeared utterly detached, showing no interest in the deanship contest.

Yet Old Kong soon realized the truth. Whichever of the trio claimed the role, this young man stood to gain the most.

Tsk...

Little Feng's fortune is downright jealous-making. Imagine the faces on these scheming veterans if they learned their contested prize would ultimately serve Little Feng best.

After some time, with debates raging on without end, Zhen Divine King commanded: "Silence."

His order dropped, and the hall fell utterly still in an instant. All eyes turned to Zhen Divine King.

"Qiankun, these candidates all share close ties with you. What's your view?"

Zhen Divine King inquired, a grin on his face.

Chu Feng replied smilingly: "I propose we let the three decide for themselves. No matter our discussions, they might not even desire the deanship."

"Impossible!"

The Cao family's Saint objected promptly. He refused to accept that Da Qian would shun honoring his lineage.

After all, the Cao family hadn't produced a dean in hundreds of thousands of years. Though their Saints hadn't skipped generations lately, none had claimed the top seat.

Chu Feng responded calmly: "If the Elder doubts it, just consult Da Qian. From what I know of him, he's unlikely to crave the deanship."

He added: "Instead, the Hongyuan Continent serves as his true arena. Grant Da Qian more time to train there, and he'll probably outstrip the Elder soon."

"This... no way!"

The Cao family Saint, a veteran of ten millennia in sainthood with Dao Rhyme surpassing five hundred, believed Cao Youqian required extraordinary fortune to eclipse him.

Old Kong chimed in: "Little Feng makes a valid point. Why not question them directly? If all three seek it, we can decide then."

"Start with Da Qian."

The Cao family Saint urged.

This sparked instant pushback. The Heavenly Dao Court Saint countered: "Why begin with Da Qian? Bing Yan comes first—she's his senior."

Cao family Saint: "Quit wielding 'senior' to bully folks daily. My clan's Da Qian won't buy your ploys."

"Silence!"

Zhen Divine King interjected once more. At last, his eyes settled on Chu Feng and Old Kong.

"You two handle this. One heads to Hongyuan Continent, the other to Wendao Academy, to poll these three."

Chu Feng and Old Kong rose in unison, declaring: "We obey the decree respectfully."

"Dismissed."

Zhen Divine King gestured dismissively and vanished from sight, signaling his disinterest in further involvement.

No sooner had Chu Feng and Old Kong stood than the crowd encircled them. Saints from opposing sides pressed the pair with questions.

"Who between you will visit the Hongyuan Continent?"

Chu Feng answered with a smile: "This junior, of course. I'm well-acquainted with Hongyuan Continent, after all."

"I'll join you."

The Cao family Saint announced.

Chu Feng accepted without hesitation: "Fine by me."

Meanwhile, the Heavenly Dao Court Saint chose to escort Dean Kong to Wendao Academy for Bing Yan's input.

Hoo...

Chu Feng exhaled deeply once free of the Saints' throng. Spotting this, Old Kong beside him grinned: "Feeling worn out already? Imagine the exhaustion if you ascend to Divine Emperor someday."

"Please spare the jests, sir. Right now, my head's spinning. Good thing I skipped your old role back then."

Chu Feng sighed involuntarily. In his past existence, he'd loathed such social entanglements most. Little did he know this life would drag him into them too.

Old Kong clapped Chu Feng's shoulder, saying: "It's merely a day or two's affair. Once I wrap this up, I'll venture into the void to check Blue Pupil Divine Emperor's setups. Let Lord Zhen Divine King fret over the rest."

Chu Feng stayed quiet, merely offering a smile.

The following day, Chu Feng and Dean Kong parted ways, each guiding faction Saints toward Hongyuan Continent and Wendao Academy.

At Wendao Sect, Xiao Chen, Cao Youqian, Ji Jiuxu, and companions awaited outside the teleportation array. Upon Chu Feng's party's arrival, they bowed deeply and intoned: "We pay respects to Master."

"Rise."

Chu Feng commanded, then presented the accompanying Cao family Saint to the group and outlined their mission.

Cao Youqian and Great Sage Jiaoyang—now Saint Jiaoyang—reacted in tandem: "Ancestor, please drop this issue."

The Cao family Saint, hearing this, shot a fierce glare at Great Sage Jiaoyang. He nearly demanded answers when he noticed the elder's breakthrough to Saint.

Shocked, he demanded: "You... how did you achieve Sainthood?"

Saint Jiaoyang beamed: "Earlier, a demon race uprising hit Central Continent. This old timer boldly requested a Demon God Pill from Da Qian. I couldn't hold back my cultivation and advanced. Sigh... age catches up..."

The Cao family Saint turned his attention back to Cao Youqian. Noticing his Great Dao power topped one hundred, he murmured: "Da Qian, how'd your progress get so swift? You weren't swayed by some demon god, were you?"