I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 606: Cao Youqian: I Want to See the Backlash of Heaven and Earth
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"Who would have thought this realm still harbored a Qilin."
From a distance, Cao Youqian observed the approaching Qilin, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Vermilion Bird, whispering to himself.
Lightning enveloped the entire form of that Qilin, and each exhale produced a subtle rumble of thunder from its nostrils, immediately drawing his gaze.
Cao Youqian had no intention of accepting a Qilin as a disciple, yet claiming it as a mount seemed entirely feasible; parading on its back would exude grandeur and awe.
Midway along their path, the sacred beasts diverged in separate directions, with solely the Qilin heading straight toward Cao Youqian's location.
A faint smile tugged at his lips: "Fate works in truly marvelous ways!"
In short order, the Thunder Qilin stood right in front of Cao Youqian.
With a grin, he extended a hand: "Stop right there."
At the sound of his voice, the Thunder Qilin halted its advance. It lowered its gaze to spot a human obstructing its way, irritation flickering in its eyes as it uttered slowly: "This God holds no blessings for a mere mortal like you. Get out of my way."
Deep frustration gnawed at it inwardly. Just days prior, it had witnessed a beam of fortune descending from the heavens, hoping to harness it for a breakthrough into Demon Emperor status.
To its dismay, it arrived a moment too late, watching helplessly as the beam of fortune faded away midway.
It searched the spot where the fortune had vanished but uncovered no remnants of luck or hidden treasures. Resigned, it turned back toward its lair along the same route.
Upon hearing this, a subtle smirk formed on Cao Youqian's face: "Little Qilin, this Seat isn't seeking an opportunity from you, but rather offering one."
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The Thunder Qilin regarded the human before it as if he were an idiot, then erupted into guffaws: "Hahaha...
This is the most ridiculous jest this King has ever encountered in its life. The Qilin clan stands as the favored child of heaven and earth. What sort of opportunity could a puny human like you possibly offer me? Since you refuse to heed warnings, don't fault this King for rudeness!"
With those words, it unleashed a streak of lightning straight at Cao Youqian.
In response, Cao Youqian simply crossed his arms over his chest and remained still, allowing the lightning to strike him directly.
Not a scratch!
The Thunder Qilin stood petrified. Though the lightning wasn't divine thunder, it instilled terror in all creatures; how had this human emerged utterly unharmed?
"Hehe."
Cao Youqian let out a light chuckle: "That's the extent of your power? No surprise you couldn't gain entry to Wonderful Mountain. Clearly, you're no favored one among the Qilin clan."
These remarks ignited fury in the Thunder Qilin right away. Indeed, it wasn't the heaven's chosen in its clan; that's why it had been stationed here to rule over the mountain.
It fixed a furious glare on Cao Youqian and declared: "You little punk, even if it's the truth, you can't just blurt it out. Today, you'll learn the might of my Qilin clan. Roar!!!"
With that furious cry, lightning fully engulfed the Thunder Qilin. Innumerable arcs of electricity burst from its frame, descending upon Cao Youqian like a storm of rain.
Cao Youqian remained stoic on the spot, merely rolling his neck, as a slight grin appeared on his lips: "Hit harder. Did you even have breakfast?"
"I'll devour you!"
Cao Youqian's taunt pushed the Thunder Qilin beyond its limits. It bared its ferocious maw, aiming to gulp down this infuriating human whole.
"Looks like your wits aren't sharp either; you still fail to grasp the situation even now."
As he said this, Cao Youqian launched a fist straight at the Thunder Qilin.
Boom!
A deafening explosion rang out as Cao Youqian's strike sent the Thunder Qilin crashing to the earth.
Cao Youqian advanced leisurely, leaped onto the Thunder Qilin's skull, and gazed down at the divine beast with a mocking half-smile: "Feeling clear-headed yet?"
The Thunder Qilin wasn't dim-witted; it swiftly realized this human was far from ordinary. It quickly pleaded: "Mighty senior, this lowly beast is unaware of how it slighted you. I beg for your mercy, great one."
"This Seat favors your earlier haughty and defiant demeanor more."
Cao Youqian eyed the Thunder Qilin with a playful expression and continued calmly: "Naturally, this Seat isn't unreasonable. Should you accept a minor request from me, I'll let you live."
"What is it, mighty senior?"
The Thunder Qilin voiced this, yet inwardly it memorized the great one's features. Unable to defeat you alone, surely I can summon reinforcements?
Once my kin arrive, no matter your prowess as a mighty senior, you'll end up as mere sustenance for my Qilin clan.
Cao Youqian spoke leisurely: "This Seat requires a mount still. You get the idea."
"That's all?"
The Thunder Qilin hesitated briefly before inquiring: "I'm unsure what sort of mount the mighty senior desires. Allow me to assist in capturing one."
"Refreshing attitude."
Cao Youqian offered a thumbs-up: "I appreciate a mount just like you. Care to serve this Seat?"
"Willing..."
Before "willing" could fully escape the Thunder Qilin's mouth, it faltered. This insignificant human mighty senior actually sought to make it, a dignified Qilin, into a mount.
It shook its head vehemently: "Out of the question. Absolutely not. Besides, my Qilin clan is heaven and earth's beloved. Dare to form a contract with me, and you'll surely face the backlash of heaven and earth."
"Really?"
Cao Youqian shrugged casually: "My destiny lies in my hands, not the heavens'. I'm quite curious to witness this so-called backlash of heaven and earth."
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The Thunder Qilin stared at the figure before it in utter disbelief, a sudden notion crossing its mind: Has this fellow lost his mind? Or did I fail to explain properly?
Noting the baffled look on the other's face, Cao Youqian smiled: "Doubting me? Then let's proceed with the contract."
With that, he invoked the binding spell. As a Nirvana Realm powerhouse, crafting a Spirit Beast Contract on the spot posed no challenge.
"In your dreams!"
The Thunder Qilin rejected the idea outright.
"Apparently, my earlier discipline fell short."
Cao Youqian remarked as he swung his fist toward the Thunder Qilin's brow.
Boom, boom, boom...
A succession of heavy impacts echoed, burying the Thunder Qilin's head deep in the dirt.
After several blows, the Thunder Qilin caved and cried out: "Enough, stop! I'll sign, alright?"
Unable to win by force, it opted to comply. It figured the impending backlash of heaven and earth would soon allow it to escape the bond.
It might even consume this human mighty senior. Once the human perished, the secret would die with him, leaving it as the exalted Qilin divine beast once more.
"Much better."
Cao Youqian commented while dismounting from the Thunder Qilin's form.
Before long, the human and beast completed the contract binding. The instant it took hold, the skies shifted dramatically.
Gale-force winds swept across dozens of miles, while thunderous clouds gathered overhead.
Rumble!
A strike of heavenly thunder plummeted toward the grounded Cao Youqian.
Witnessing this, a sly grin spread across the Thunder Qilin's face, brimming with anticipation. This human mighty senior was finished.
Yet in moments, its grin turned rigid...
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