I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 584 The Ten Saints Grand Competition Is Approaching
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Chapter 584 The Ten Saints Grand Competition Is Approaching
"Xiao Feng, have you come to see me for a specific reason?"
The Dean inquired in a relaxed manner.
With a faint grin, Chu Feng replied, "Replying to the Dean, the disciple wants to ask you for advice on how to cultivate after becoming a Saint."
"I anticipated that you would raise this subject."
Stroking his beard, the Dean spoke with the deliberate pace of a transcendent expert.
Pausing for effect, he continued, "Saint cultivation lies in deducing one's own Dao, thereby increasing Dao Accumulation, which can also be called the Power of Laws.
Once Dao Accumulation reaches a certain threshold, a fundamental transformation occurs, allowing for the casting of a Divinity and the transition from a mortal being into a God.
Upon achieving Godhood, a cultivator gains the ability to tear through space, travel across the Great Thousand Worlds, and ascend toward the heavens."
Confusion flickered across Chu Feng’s face as he processed the Dean's explanation. "I dare ask, Sir, if a Saint cannot roam the Great Thousand Worlds, how do we travel to other Great Worlds?"
Taking a slow sip of his tea, the Dean clarified, "It is not that a Saint lacks the ability to roam the Great Thousand Worlds, but rather that the Power of Great Dao Laws they have mastered cannot endure for long within the Void Sea.
The Void is filled with various Law Powers that relentlessly erode a Saint's own Law Power.
Should a Saint’s Law Power be fully depleted, they will eventually be consumed by the Void.
However, after becoming a God, one gains mastery over their own God Domain.
Equipped with a God Domain, a cultivator can traverse the Void and even reach the Nine Heavens to carry the Heavenly Mandate."
"I see now, I have learned much."
Chu Feng stood and offered a respectful bow to the Dean.
"Enough with the formalities, you brat. Tell me, what have you decided for your next step?"
The Dean shifted the conversation abruptly.
Understanding exactly what the Dean was referring to, Chu Feng answered honestly, "Replying to Sir, the disciple hasn't decided yet.
I intend to wait until the Grand Competition concludes before making a final choice."
The Dean nodded. "That is a reasonable plan.
I shall inform the Holy Academy of your breakthrough into the Saint realm immediately, so those old fogies can check for any openings.
That way, you will have two paths prepared."
Chu Feng replied, "Thank you for your trouble, Sir."
"Off with you then. If there is nothing else, you are dismissed."
The Dean began to usher his guest out.
Without lingering, Chu Feng turned and departed from the Dean's private courtyard.
Word of Great Sage Qiankun reaching the Saint realm radiated outward from Wendao City, sweeping across the Xuan Prefecture before blanketing the entire Xuantian Continent.
The various powers within the Xuan Prefecture were hardly stunned by the revelation of Chu Feng becoming a Saint.
In the eyes of the major figures, this outcome had always been inevitable.
After all, he had already demonstrated the strength to suppress two Saints more than a decade ago.
Following Chu Feng’s ascension to the Saint realm, the prestige of his disciples surged like a rising tide.
The distinction between being the personal disciple of a Saint versus that of a Great Sage was immense.
This news brought immense excitement to the families and organizations connected to his students.
To any sect or clan, establishing a connection with a Saint was a rare stroke of fortune that could only be dreamed of.
The organization housing Great Sage Benlei emerged as one of the primary beneficiaries.
Great Sage Benlei already headed a Half-Saint power, and now he possessed a Master who was a true Saint.
Suddenly, the entrance to Thunder Sound Villa was nearly trampled by the sheer volume of visitors.
A multitude of loose cultivators flocked there seeking entry, hoping to become a grand-disciple of Great Sage Qiankun.
The requirements for entering Wendao Academy were simply too steep for most.
Furthermore, even if one managed to pass the Wendao Academy entrance exams, getting into the Miscellaneous Dao Academy was an even greater challenge.
In contrast, the standards for joining Thunder Sound Villa were much more accessible.
The current disciples of Thunder Sound Villa were overwhelmed with joy.
With a Saint ancestor backing them, they felt no power in the world would dare provoke their villa.
Great Sage Benlei shared in this happiness internally.
Yet, unlike the younger disciples who were acting with newfound arrogance, he did not lose his composure.
After deep reflection, he commanded, "Issue this order in my name.
Starting today, Thunder Sound Villa will enter a period of seclusion.
No disciple is permitted to leave the mountain without a critical reason.
We shall limit our recruitment to only once per year."
The disciples of the villa were baffled by this decree.
A certain King and Marquis questioned, "Ancestor, is this not the perfect moment for our Thunder Sound Villa to project its power?"
Stroking his beard, Great Sage Benlei replied, "I understand your perspective.
However, as the proverb goes: extreme glory leads to decline, and circumstances reverse at their peak.
If Thunder Sound Villa flaunts its influence now, we will surely attract enemies and tarnish our standing.
Should this behavior cause my Master to view me with distaste, wouldn't the consequences far outweigh the benefits?"
"I intend to travel to Wendao Academy to pay my respects to the Master.
During my absence, Thunder Sound Villa must remain beyond reproach."
Hearing his reasoning, the assembly bowed deeply to their patriarch. "The ancestor is wise.
We shall follow your commands to the letter."
Three days later.
Great Sage Benlei arrived at Miaomiao Mountain to visit Chu Feng.
"This disciple pays his respects to Sir."
"You may rise."
Chu Feng observed Great Sage Benlei with a smile. "I had an unexpected realization and didn’t have time to invite you to Wendao Academy to witness my breakthrough.
I hope you don’t feel slighted, old man?"
"This disciple wouldn't dare; it was simply my own lack of fortune," Great Sage Benlei responded quickly.
"Even you have learned to be so formal," Chu Feng remarked with a chuckle. "Since you have made the trip, stay for a while.
It just so happens that the Wendao Academy will be heading to the Ten Saints Grand Competition in a few days.
You shall accompany me."
"Thank you, Sir!"
Great Sage Benlei’s face lit up with pure joy.
He was profoundly moved at that moment.
To attend the Ten Saints Grand Competition alongside his Master was a blessing beyond measure.
Moreover, the chance to receive direct guidance might allow him to grasp more of the Great Dao’s True Meanings.
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Achieving the Saint realm didn't drastically alter Chu Feng’s daily routine.
The only real change was that the world appeared differently to his eyes.
Whether it was the blowing wind or a sudden thunderstorm amidst a heavy downpour,
Chu Feng could now perceive the underlying Power of Great Dao Laws, which occasionally stirred his desire to cultivate.
Despite this, Chu Feng did not become a cultivation fanatic.
Since there was no urgent pressure, why spend all his time in meditation?
While Chu Feng remained relaxed, the rest of Wendao Academy was a hive of activity.
The Ten Saints Grand Competition was fast approaching.
Wendao Academy prepared to send one hundred elite disciples to the event.
The criteria for the competition dictated that all participants must be under a century old.
Any youth who distinguished themselves in this arena would be hailed as a top-tier genius of the Xuan Prefecture.
Even though Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian were expected to dominate the field in this era,
others were still eager for the chance to make a name for themselves.
As the days turned into weeks,
the start of the Ten Saints Grand Competition was only three months away.
At dawn, Chu Feng led a group consisting of ten Elders, dozens of executives, and many disciples toward Wendao City.
Prior to their departure, the Dean gave a final instruction: "Xiao Feng, I am entrusting the management of this Ten Saints Grand Competition entirely to you."