I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 603 I Want to Stay

"Master, I've escorted the individual here."

In the grand hall of the Wen Dao Sect, Cao Youqian addressed Chu Feng with deep reverence on his features.

Upon hearing this, Ji Jiuwu promptly bent low before Chu Feng, seated upon the high seat.

"Ji Jiuwu offers his respects to the esteemed senior."

"Jiuwu?"

At the sound of that name, a mischievous grin surfaced on Chu Feng's countenance.

"Senior, does my name pose any issue?"

Ji Jiuwu gazed at the extraordinary senior in front of him with confusion and inquired.

The moment he heard Jiuwu, Xiao Chen, standing nearby, instantly recalled the moniker of the Supreme Ruler in his thoughts.

He couldn't resist glancing once more at the young man ahead, since those two characters weren't for just anybody to bear.

"Nothing wrong at all."

Chu Feng questioned: "How come your family chose this name for you?"

Ji Jiuwu rubbed his head sheepishly and replied: "I'm my grandfather's ninety-fifth descendant, so that's the name he picked."

Xiao Chen: "..."

Cao Youqian: "..."

Chu Feng chuckled and remarked: "Fascinating, I never thought your grandfather would be quite so whimsical. Youqian, handle that oversized feline."

"Understood."

The instant Cao Youqian finished speaking, the Sabertooth Tiger he held abruptly widened its eyes and pleaded desperately.

"Mighty Great Martial, spare my life, I swear I'll never devour humans again."

These words caused Ji Jiuwu's expression to shift dramatically; his knees buckled, and he dropped to the floor.

He prostrated himself toward Chu Feng and the rest: "Jiuwu pays respects to the three Great Martials."

Chu Feng lifted his hand lightly and stated: "Rise, no need for such formalities."

Yet Cao Youqian eyed the Sabertooth Tiger in front of him curiously and inquired: "Big cat, what makes you certain I'm a Great Martial?"

The Sabertooth Tiger quickly responded: "I trailed Nanshan once to overrun a human settlement that housed a Great Martial."

"That Great Martial overpowered King Nanshan with a single strike, and the presence emanating from him matches yours precisely."

"Thus, this lowly one ventured to assume you're a Great Martial."

"Your discernment is decent, though limited; death still awaits you."

Cao Youqian declared before delivering a strike that rendered the Sabertooth Tiger demon senseless with one blow.

He proceeded to haul the creature off.

Xiao Chen clasped his hands and saluted Chu Feng: "Master, I'll accompany Youqian to sort out that small feline too."

"Proceed."

Chu Feng gestured dismissively.

Shortly after, just Chu Feng and Ji Jiuwu lingered in the grand hall.

Being quite the conversationalist, Chu Feng engaged the young fellow in casual banter.

Once a pot of tea had been shared, Ji Jiuwu had disclosed his entire history.

He hailed from a clan beneath the Water God Gonggong, where his grandfather served as the chieftain and held the rank of Celestial Being.

In this realm, human cultivators progress through these stages from lowest to highest: Skin Training, Bone Tempering, Tendon Forging, Organ Tempering, True Blood, Spirit Condensation, Celestial Being, Great Martial, and Martial God.

The Gonggong mentioned is a Martial God who wields the might of water.

Chu Feng probed the young man called Ji Jiuwu with his divine sense.

No spiritual energy flowed within his frame, but his vital blood surged robustly.

This resembled the body refiners from the Xuantian Continent, though not quite identical.

Body refiners on the Xuantian Continent drew in spiritual energy from heaven and earth for their practice.

They possessed vast reserves of spiritual power inside them.

By contrast, the path of cultivation for humans here seemed overly basic.

During Skin Training, they might rival the body temperers of the Xuantian Continent.

However, in advanced stages, the two paths diverged vastly.

Ji Jiuwu, at the level of these initial three stages, fell short of even Dao Foundation Realm experts from the Xuantian Continent.

As their discussion continued, Cao Youqian's call echoed from beyond the entrance.

"Master, the tiger's meat is grilled; come swiftly for the late-night meal."

"Alright."

Chu Feng turned to the youth nearby: "Come on, tonight we'll sample this big cat's flesh."

"My deepest gratitude, Great Martial."

Ji Jiuwu expressed with utmost deference.

They exited the grand hall and spotted Cao Youqian and Xiao Chen focused intently on the roasting.

Chu Feng guided Ji Jiuwu to settle amid the pair and savored the feast laid out.

The aroma of the succulent meat wafting before him nearly made Ji Jiuwu salivate.

But with Great Martials present, he refrained from devouring it ravenously, opting to nibble delicately instead.

Once the barbecue concluded, Chu Feng retired to his quarters for repose.

At dawn the following day, upon awakening, Ji Jiuwu still sensed an otherworldly haze.

He surveyed the opulent chamber surrounding him, then tweaked his arm with his fingers.

Hiss...

Ji Jiuwu inhaled sharply and whispered: "This isn't a dream after all."

With that, he cautiously stepped out of the chamber.

After wandering through the full expanse of the Divine Palace, he encountered the Great Martial who had fetched him the day prior.

He hastened to bow: "Jiuwu pays respects to the Great Martial."

"No need for such formalities."

Cao Youqian grinned and added: "Follow me; as I vowed last night, I'll escort you out today."

At these words, Ji Jiuwu froze in shock.

He had zero desire to depart this place, yet he wouldn't dare challenge a Great Martial's decree.

How could Cao Youqian overlook this youth's inner turmoil?

He merely aimed to prod the boy a bit, prompting him to beg entry into the Wen Dao Sect himself.

If the lad gained admission too effortlessly, he might slack in his training later, tarnishing the master's reputation.

"Yes."

Though his heart rebelled, Ji Jiuwu uttered the word.

"Trail me."

Rather than soaring through the skies, Cao Youqian guided Ji Jiuwu down the slope at a leisurely pace.

Ji Jiuwu trailed the Great Martial, his mind churning with worry and distress.

As the stone stairs multiplied beneath his feet, he at last blurted out.

"Great Martial, might I remain?"

Cao Youqian, leading ahead, caught the plea and let a subtle smile curl his lips.

This lad's restraint proved solid; most who beheld the master would have already prostrated to beg discipleship.

He halted then, pivoted, and demanded: "Provide a justification."

"I wish to become your disciple."

Upon voicing this, Ji Jiuwu eyed the Great Martial warily, dreading a rejection.

Yet fears often manifest as reality.

Cao Youqian replied: "Discipleship under me isn't feasible; I don't take pupils lightly."

"That said, I can offer you an opportunity to linger; success hinges on passing the trial."

The opening words plunged Ji Jiuwu into despair.

But the latter part revived his spirits, and he queried eagerly: "Is that so?"

Cao Youqian beamed: "Of course it's genuine; why would I trick someone as minor as you?"

With that, he swept his hand broadly, and the duo vanished from the spot.

Before Ji Jiuwu could grasp the occurrence, he realized they stood once more in yesterday's grand hall.

Cao Youqian clapped his shoulder and instructed: "Master hasn't risen yet; linger here until he does."

"He'll assign your quarters in due time."

"Yes."

Ji Jiuwu acknowledged, then stood silently in anticipation.

Moments ticked by steadily, until midday sun blazed overhead, when that well-known silhouette appeared...

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