I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 613 Xiao Chen: You Think I Have No One Behind Me?
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"What? The beast tide is approaching?"
The Great Priest of the Wolf Fang Tribe leaped from his seat in utter shock upon hearing this news.
"Yes, it's now less than one li from our position," the Tribe Leader replied. "Great Priest, what do we do next?"
"Hurry, come with me to summon Lord Great Martial right away!" the Great Priest urged quickly.
"Alright."
Without a moment's hesitation, the Tribe Leader trailed after the Great Priest as they soared together toward Sword Peak.
In just one breath's time, they reached the summit of Sword Peak and bowed deeply to Xiao Chen, who sat in meditation, declaring, "We pay our respects to the Great Martial."
"What's the matter?"
Xiao Chen inquired calmly, not bothering to raise his eyelids.
"Great Martial, the beast tide is upon us," came the report.
The Great Priest held nothing back and swiftly detailed the beast tide's approach.
"Don't worry," Xiao Chen responded coolly. "They won't dare to set even half a foot inside the Famed Sword Holy Land."
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Question marks filled the heads of the Great Priest and Tribe Leader as they stared at the figure ahead. They recognized his immense strength, yet without his intervention, how would the beast tide be halted?
Noticing their silence and lack of departure, Xiao Chen went on, "Have you overlooked the power of the stone sword positioned behind This Seat?"
These words instantly recalled yesterday's events in their minds, prompting both to drop to their knees simultaneously and affirm, "We remember."
"Then go now," Xiao Chen instructed. "Should any demon beasts seek an audience with This Seat, escort the mightiest few to the mountain's base."
"As you wish."
With that, the pair spun around and departed Sword Peak, heading swiftly beyond the tribe's borders. By then, the Wolf Fang Tribe's cultivators had armed themselves, ready to face the beast tide's onslaught.
The distant tremors reached their ears, leaving the Wolf Fang Tribe's cultivators drenched in perspiration, their grips on weapons faltering.
A sudden cry erupted from the crowd: "It's the Golden Leopard King—why is he here?"
"The Giant Elephant King too!"
"The Mountain Boar King is joining them; the Wolf Fang Tribe is doomed!"
"..."
As fear gripped the Wolf Fang Tribe's cultivators, the advancing demon horde abruptly halted. Their massive eyes scanned the humans before them.
A single gaze from those eyes terrified some cowardly cultivators into dropping their arms, while others fainted outright.
Thankfully, the Great Priest and Tribe Leader arrived from above just then. Their presence bolstered the tribe's spirits, drawing every eye toward them.
The Great Priest spoke first: "What brings the esteemed Great Kings to our distant lands?"
After exchanging glances, the Giant Elephant King stepped forward: "We come to pay respects to the lord who vanquished the Wolf Emperor. Please, Priest, inform him of our arrival."
The Great Priest inwardly marveled: The Great Martial foresees all like a deity; he anticipated these visitors. Outwardly, he replied, "The Great Martial awaits you within. Which Great Kings will join this old man on the journey?"
"All of us will accompany you."
The three Great Demon Kings declared together.
"Follow me, then."
The Great Priest led the way, ascending into the air and guiding the three Great Demon Kings toward Sword Peak.
Even from afar, the three Great Demon Kings felt the overwhelming aura radiating from that stone sword—an unprecedented force. The new lord must surpass the Wolf Emperor by countless folds.
Soon after, they reached Sword Peak's base with the Great Priest, who bowed and announced, "Great Martial, the Great Kings have come."
"This Seat is aware."
Xiao Chen's commanding voice echoed from the peak.
That human's tone shifted the expressions of the three Great Demon Kings; instinct urged them to escape, but the sword atop the mountain held them in place. If the Moon Inviting Wolf Emperor couldn't evade this one's grasp, neither could they.
"We pay respects to the lord."
The three Demon Kings intoned as one.
"No need for formalities."
Xiao Chen, eyes still shut, questioned flatly, "What pressing matter brings you to This Seat?"
"Lord, are you planning to claim this territory?" the Giant Elephant King ventured boldly.
"Indeed."
Xiao Chen offered no denial. Having chosen to spread the Dao here, he wouldn't abandon it midway.
"Yet the Moon Inviting Wolf Emperor has a true Demon God as his backer—can you stand against that Demon God?"
The Giant Elephant King pressed on. These kings appeared grand, but they paled before Demon Emperors and Demon Gods.
A faint smile crossed Xiao Chen's lips as he said, "Do you believe no one stands behind This Seat?"
Those words confirmed everything for the three Great Demon Kings.
"We implore the Great Martial to grant us a way to survive; we shall vacate the Moon Inviting Wolf Emperor's domain today," the Giant Elephant King stated.
"Very well."
Xiao Chen harbored no desire for slaughter. In this realm, demons vastly outnumbered humans. His goal in teaching was to uplift humanity, so provoking the demon race recklessly wasn't wise.
"Our deepest gratitude to the Great Martial; this humble one departs now."
The Giant Elephant King bowed low.
"Mm."
Xiao Chen remained concise as ever.
The three Great Demon Kings withdrew step by step. Witnessing this, the Great Priest felt profound awe: The Great Martial's might is unmatched; he've driven off the three Great Demon Kings single-handedly.
As for the Demon God the Giant Elephant King mentioned, it troubled him not. With this Great Martial here, no Demon God posed a threat.
With the three Great Demon Kings' departure, their tribes commenced relocation. Such developments couldn't escape the notice of forces great and small within ten thousand li.
Some demon tribes observed cautiously, others fled outright.
The human tribes that had hesitated before now sent their leaders with suitable youths to the Wolf Fang Tribe, seeking audience with that formidable human.
Over seven days, close to a hundred tribes arrived at the Wolf Fang Tribe. Upon beholding the awe-inspiring stone sword atop Sword Peak, radiating dread power, all thought: Our human race has birthed a supreme powerhouse at last. This journey was worthwhile.
Having settled these visitors, the Great Priest promptly led the Tribe Leader to call upon the Great Martial.
They ascended Sword Peak and prostrated before Xiao Chen: "We greet the lord."
"Rise."
Steadfast as ever, Xiao Chen spoke evenly: "Speak your purpose."
"Lord, representatives from the tribes have gathered. When shall you meet them?" the Great Priest inquired deferentially.
Xiao Chen replied: "Tomorrow it is. Bring the Tribe Leaders and Priests to This Seat first. Come morning, This Seat shall assess the talents and lineages of each tribe's youth in turn."
"As you command."
The Great Priest retreated slowly, departing alongside the Tribe Leader.
They hastened back to the tribe's hall and shared this joyous announcement with the visiting Priests and Tribe Leaders.
Joy lit every face at the news. Never had they witnessed a human subduing the Wolf God, and their spirits swelled with longing...
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