I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 675 675: The Hongyuan Continent Stands Tall

"Your divine might knows no equal, Uncle Master. I stand in admiration."

With a tone full of respect, Dean Meng swiftly praised Chu Feng.

A smile crossed Chu Feng's face as he questioned, "Your family name is Meng. Might you be the grandson of my master?"

"Yes, Uncle Master. My great-grandfather happens to be your own master."

Dean Meng smiled brightly while seeking to build ties with Chu Feng. The Dean's role was never intended for a newly promoted Saint such as him, yet the instant his great-grandfather voiced his opinion, the veterans immediately relented.

The key factor was that this specific Uncle Master had already formed twelve Divine Cores while at the Divine King level—even the Suppressing Divine King kept well clear of his Uncle Master.

"I understand," Chu Feng replied. "Arrange some dishes and drinks. The two of us should share a meal and converse."

"At once!"

Dean Meng promptly directed his underlings to set up the banquet, fetching his prized top-tier Saint wine. He poured it meticulously for his honored Uncle Master.

Noticing the young man's sharp awareness, Chu Feng lightly flung a Dao Fruit Pill his way.

This Dao Fruit Pill wasn't of superior quality. It served as a prize from his alchemy efforts back at the Saint Academy—not due to any shortfall in his abilities, but because the ingredients supplied by those elders weren't suitable for producing top-grade Dao Fruit Pills.

"My gratitude, Uncle Master."

Dean Meng detected the abundant Dao essence packed inside the pill. Consuming it would probably boost his cultivation equivalent to a century's progress.

Following a few rounds of toasting, Chu Feng started asking about the others' circumstances.

"Little Changyu, inform me about Xiuyuan and the rest's whereabouts."

Dean Meng swallowed a mouthful of wine before answering, "Uncle Master, the senior brothers have all headed to the Hongyuan Continent. It seems that around sixty years back, a demon tribe abruptly emerged and started vying with our Wendao Sect for control of the Central Continent. Senior Brothers Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian had risen to Divine Kings and planned to depart, but they learned the demons were backed by a Divine King. Thus, they stayed with the Wendao Sect."

"At present, the war's status in the Hongyuan Continent remains unknown. The last update I got a year prior indicated that Wendao Sect and the Myriad Demons were locked in a deadlock, without any large-scale clashes occurring."

"The emergence of the demon tribe."

Chu Feng's mouth hinted at a smile as he whispered, "This rings a bell. I'm unsure if it's the native demons uprising or if outside powers are aiding them."

During the division of war gains by the Ten Sacred Territories, they merely assigned exclusive claim over the Hongyuan Continent to our Wendao Sect, without ensuring no intruders from other lands would invade.

A fresh continent uncovered by the Divine Kings of the Ten Sacred Territories could likewise be spotted by Divine Kings from elsewhere.

I ponder how Xiao Chen and the others are holding up in the Hongyuan Continent these days. It looks like I'll have to journey to the Hongyuan Continent come morning.

He held no fears that Xiao Chen and company would fall to the demons. In the end, Xiao Chen was shaping up to be a future Sword Emperor, equipped with artifacts granted by him. Barring the arrival of a Divine Emperor, nothing could overcome him.

Over in the Hongyuan Continent, inside the Wendao Sect, the shadows of conflict had hung over the sect for six decades.

Six decades of conflict had transformed the balance of power across the Central Continent. Wendao Sect dominated the regions mainly inhabited by humans, whereas the demons seized the remaining portion.

The Ancient Three Races, on the other hand, observed the fray from afar across their three distant overseas continents.

Even now, the Ancient Three Races harbored grudges from their prior loss. They persisted in thinking that absent Wendao Sect's involvement, they could've claimed the whole Hongyuan Continent.

Wendao Sect paid them no mind. Provided the Ancient Three Races avoided joining forces with the Myriad Demons, the sect was content to allow them a foothold for existence.

Should the Ancient Three Races link up with the Myriad Demons, retribution would surely follow.

Within the Divine Hall, Ji Jiuwu occupied the central throne, flanked by Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian, as the assembly filled the sides.

"Brothers in the Dao, we can verify now that powers from other continents have slipped into the Myriad Demons' ranks, including multiple Divine Kings. Two choices lie ahead: clash until mutual ruin, or parley with them, hold the line, and await a prime moment to assault. What's your view?"

Ji Jiuwu had beheld the Three Races War firsthand, aware that if his two senior brothers fully unleashed against the Myriad Demons' Divine Kings, the Central Continent would fracture. The fortune Wendao Sect had laboriously amassed would dissipate, a fate he refused to accept.

Cao Youqian grinned and remarked, "Ninth Brother Ji, I grasp your worries, but Senior Brother and I aren't mere Divine Kings bound solely to the Hongyuan Continent. When needed, we can drag the Myriad Demons' Divine Kings into void combat. I suspect they'd hardly desire a broken Central Continent themselves."

At these words, Ji Jiuwu's gaze brightened. He stood mere moments from reaching 999 Dao essences. Were it not for the relentless wars denying him cultivation time, he'd have ascended to Divine King already.

Should his two senior brothers best the Myriad Demons' Divine Kings in the void and halt their advance for a spell, then once he attained Divine King status, their prospects for retaliation would surge.

He rose promptly and declared, "I request Senior Brother Xiao and Senior Brother Cao to act and curb the Myriad Demons' Divine Kings."

Cao Youqian and Xiao Chen shared a look and grinned. "Certainly."

By now, both were Divine Kings bearing two Divine Cores, utterly unafraid of any foe. Even against a Divine King with greater Divine Cores, they could wield the sword jade from their master to overpower them.

"Splendid. Tomorrow, I'll dispatch a messenger with the challenge."

Ji Jiuwu stated, his expression brimming with eagerness.

Cao Youqian dismissed it with a wave. "No requirement for that. I'll deliver the challenge in person tomorrow. The Myriad Demons' Divine Kings have been eager to measure themselves against me for ages."

Ji Jiuwu inclined his head. "We'll follow Senior Brother Cao's plan then."

The following day.

Cao Youqian materialized high above the Myriad Demons' domain. Merely unleashing a sliver of Divine King aura made the myriad demons beneath quiver in terror.

Shortly, a booming voice echoed from the Myriad Demons' depths: "Daoist friend, what provocation is this?"

"None intended."

Cao Youqian smiled and announced, "I've come today to issue a challenge."

"Is that so?"

With a questioning tone, a lion-headed demon Divine King with wings emerged before Cao Youqian. Gazing at him, it inquired, "What, has Wendao Sect tired of this endless war and opted to face me in single combat?"

"Far from it. I merely think dragging this on wastes effort. How about we clash in the void? The winner claims rule over this land, the loser departs. Dare you accept the fight?"

"Hmph!" The demon Divine King scoffed. "Why duel you to settle this continent's destiny?"

Cao Youqian shrugged indifferently. "You wouldn't prefer a demolished Hongyuan Continent over one mostly preserved. Should we annihilate one another, no one claims this continent's fortune."

Upon this, the demon Divine King's features twisted in hesitation, but soon he clenched his jaws and consented. "Very well. As proposed, in seven days, we'll fight in the void and settle the outcome!"

"Agreed!"

"Agreed!"

Having spoken, Cao Youqian spun around and departed.

The lion-headed Divine King eyed Cao Youqian's retreating form with a trace of disdain, before wheeling back to his base.

Upon arrival, three demon Divine Kings encircled him. A two-headed tiger Divine King questioned, "Mad Lion, why accept his provocation?"

The Mad Lion Divine King smirked. "Twin-headed King, had I refused, would he cower indefinitely? I mentioned battling to decide the victor, not a solo matchup."

At that, the other two Divine Kings raised thumbs toward the Mad Lion Divine King.

"Mad Lion, who'd have guessed bedding a fox demon sharpened your wits."

"Nine-headed Bird, if words escape you properly, scram. What talk of bedding a fox demon? My mind's always been keen." The Mad Lion Divine King grumbled irritably.

The remaining Golden Ape Divine King added, "With our ambush on the human Divine King set, let's plan our combat tactics and share of the gains first."

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