I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 604 Ji Wuwu Bows to a Master
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"Good morning."
As Chu Feng stepped into the grand hall, he spotted Ji Wuwu already waiting, prompting him to offer a swift greeting.
Yet Ji Wuwu dropped to his knees right away and declared with deep respect, "This junior offers his respects to the Great Martial."
"Stand up."
Chu Feng uttered the words while extending his hand to assist Ji Wuwu to his feet, then inquired calmly, "Did something urgent bring you here to await this Seat?"
"This junior desires to take the Great Martial as his master." Ji Wuwu voiced his intention without any concealment.
Chu Feng replied, "Taking this Seat as your master isn't out of the question, provided you can pass this Seat's trial."
"Senior, just instruct this kid on what to do."
Ji Wuwu's face lit up with excitement as he spoke. He had always been overlooked in his clan; that's why he'd been saddled with the name Wuwu.
With this chance to become the Great Martial's disciple now in front of him, he was determined not to let it slip away.
"Excellent."
Chu Feng responded deliberately, "Starting from today, you'll dive into the water and gather firewood each day, while watching Xiao Chen and Da Qian as they cultivate and pursue the Dao."
"Once you've discovered your own Dao, then you can take this Seat as your master."
Ji Wuwu rubbed his head in confusion and questioned hesitantly, "Senior, what exactly does seeking the Dao mean?"
Chu Feng patiently clarified, "It's about figuring out the kind of person you aspire to be and the path of Dao you wish to follow."
"To rise as a genuine powerhouse, one needs a steadfast Dao heart and a clear understanding of one's pursuits. If your pursuits are too mundane, it simply means you're not fated to connect with this Seat."
"This junior gets it."
With that, Ji Wuwu started pondering deeply about the type of expert he longed to become; merely claiming he wanted to emulate the Senior wouldn't cut it.
"Head out now. I'll have Da Qian guide you to the spots for diving into the water and chopping firewood." Chu Feng instructed with a wave of his hand.
"As you wish."
Ji Wuwu acknowledged before withdrawing.
...
Days slipped by quietly amid the mountains; before long, eighty-one days had passed since Ji Wuwu joined the Wendao Academy.
Life at the Wendao Academy proved utterly routine for Ji Wuwu. Unlike his tribal days of venturing out daily to hunt, clashing with beasts and demons.
His mindset slowly settled into tranquility. Observing the two Great Martials in their daily cultivation and spars, he shifted from initial awe to complete familiarity.
The sole thrill came from hearing the Sect Master Senior expound on the Dao. Though the profound Great Dao eluded his grasp, each session left him with an enchanting feeling.
He grew quite intimate with Great Martial Xiao and Great Martial Cao, frequently posing questions about the Great Dao to them.
Their answers left him utterly astonished. Great Martial Xiao aspired to be the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Swords across the heavens, earning the supreme reverence of all sword cultivators in the realm.
Great Martial Cao, meanwhile, aimed to dominate every Great Martial and Martial God in the world with his mighty Hegemon Fists.
Inspired by these two, Ji Wuwu's ambitions evolved from merely reaching Celestial Being status, to aspiring as a Great Martial, and now to attaining Martial God.
On this particular day, as the Sect Master prepared to assess his disciples once more, Ji Wuwu sat silently beside the two Great Martials, awaiting the Sect Master's arrival.
"We offer our respects to Master and Sect Master."
The moment Chu Feng appeared, all three bowed deeply and
declared.
"Rise."
Chu Feng commanded while seating himself beneath a golden bamboo, his eyes scanning the trio before he inquired, "Any recent hurdles in your cultivation that puzzle you?"
Cao You Qian and Xiao Chen chorused, "Our cultivation proceeds without issue, and we harbor no questions."
Chu Feng felt at ease regarding these two disciples, so he promptly turned his attention to Ji Wuwu and probed, "And you?"
Ji Wuwu responded, "To the Sect Master, this junior has now discerned his Dao."
"Oh?"
Interest sparked in Chu Feng as he urged, "Share it with me."
Ji Wuwu declared, "Senior, this disciple yearns to ascend as a supreme Martial God, wielding command over the Great Dao."
Chu Feng smiled and commented, "You've got a notion there, but it's insufficient; reflect on it more thoroughly."
Ji Wuwu scratched his head, a flush of embarrassment crossing his features, as he murmured, "Senior, is this junior just too dim-witted?"
"Not at all."
Chu Feng wouldn't dampen a disciple's spirits at such a moment, so his lips curved upward as he added, "Ji Wuwu, your vision is simply too limited."
"In your view, a Martial God stands as the pinnacle of power in this world, yet you fail to realize that Martial God marks merely the dawn of true cultivation."
"Ah?"
Chu Feng's revelation left Ji Wuwu dumbfounded. He had never anticipated the Sect Master uttering something that upended his entire worldview. After a long pause, he recovered and asked deferentially,
"Sect Master, might you reveal what lies beyond the Martial God realm?"
Chu Feng stated softly, "It would be beings who shoulder the Heavenly Mandate and surpass the bounds of this world."
"Do such beings truly exist here?"
Ji Wuwu had never conceived of such entities gracing this world. If they did, wouldn't a Martial God appear as insignificant as an ant in their presence?
"Indeed they do."
Chu Feng pressed further, "Suppose one day you achieve Martial God status—what then would you pursue?"
This time, Ji Wuwu didn't hesitate long before replying, "I intend to forge a serene homeland for the Human Race, shielding them from further subjugation by the Demon Race."
"Well done."
A pleased grin spread across Chu Feng's face: "Should you accomplish that, you would rise as the Human Emperor of this realm."
The term Human Emperor detonated like thunder in Ji Wuwu's mind, erasing all prior doubts and filling him with unshakeable resolve.
He rose gradually and paid solemn obeisance to Chu Feng: "This junior has pondered it fully. Taking a master to hone skills serves only the goal of becoming the Human Emperor."
"I shall found a kingdom of my own in this world, ensuring the Human Race dwells in lasting peace."
"Splendid."
Chu Feng received Ji Wuwu's profound bow and went on, "This Seat masters three thousand Daos. Feel free to select one or more to pursue."
Ji Wuwu responded impulsively, "This disciple chooses to cultivate the Sword Dao."
Chu Feng grinned and affirmed, "That's fine. Wielding the sword to quell the hundred races and amass the Human Race's Qi Luck forms a solid cultivation path."
"That said, this Seat won't impart sword techniques to you directly, only foundational sword forms. Instead, I'll grant you a volume of the Heavenly Book, from which you can derive your personal Sword Dao."
At these words, Ji Wuwu promptly knelt and kowtowed to Chu Feng: "Disciple pays respects to Master."
"Up you go." Chu Feng extended a hand to lift Ji Wuwu and declared, "With the apprenticeship rite complete, you stand as this Seat's disciple."
Cao You Qian, standing nearby, conjured a tea table from his storage ring like a trick of magic. After preparing the brew, he passed a cup to Ji Wuwu.
Though puzzled, Ji Wuwu accepted it. Xiao Chen clarified from the side, "In our Wendao Academy's Slanting Moon Mountain, the apprenticeship rite concludes formally with the offering of tea."
"Thank you, Senior Brother."
Ji Wuwu uttered before kneeling once more, presenting the tea with steady hands. Chu Feng accepted it, sipped briefly, then raised Ji Wuwu while smiling, "Henceforth, you are a disciple of my Wendao Academy and among this Seat's direct pupils." No sooner had he spoken than a celestial marvel unfolded in the skies...
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