I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 625: Chu Feng: This Master Will Only Demonstrate It Once
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"Master, you're placing too much faith in this disciple; I'm afraid I might not measure up to your great expectations."
Jiang Yan hadn't anticipated that his master would hand him such a weighty responsibility, and suddenly, the burden weighing on his mind intensified.
With a grin, Chu Feng replied: "A-Yan, don't underestimate yourself. To this master, it's merely a question of when for you. Besides, this is simply the journey of familiarizing yourself with a hundred herbs to aid the masses."
"Regarding Spirit Fire and Earth Fire, our sect possesses both. Feel free to utilize them as needed, so there's no need to worry about setbacks. Eventually, success will come to you."
As an instructor, one must not only steer pupils along the path of cultivation but also foster their self-assurance in studies. Chu Feng excelled at this already; he was convinced that his motivational words would propel Jiang Yan to carve out his destiny in the Pill Dao.
Meeting his master's hopeful stare, Jiang Yan nodded firmly: "Master, this disciple will strive diligently and won't let you down in any way."
Chu Feng declared: "This master has faith in you. Come along, I'll guide you to our sect's Fire Spirit Pulse and, while we're at it, impart the art of fire manipulation."
"Yes."
Jiang Yan acknowledged and trailed after Chu Feng toward a peak in the Ask Dao Sect. Ji Jiuwu and Lu Ming exchanged a quick look before hurrying to join them.
Shortly afterward, Chu Feng led the pupils to a desolate summit. Though spiritual energy enveloped this peak, it conveyed a searing, barren sensation to all.
He pivoted to face the trio trailing him and inquired: "Tell me, what sets this mountain apart?"
"This disciple detects an overwhelming fire spiritual power upon this peak." Ji Jiuwu spoke up first.
"It feels devoid of life, and I sense something inside this mountain is on the verge of breaking free." Jiang Yan added.
After hearing his two senior brothers, Lu Ming chimed in: "Master, I perceive that a creature is forming within this mountain."
These remarks prompted Jiang Yan and Ji Jiuwu to shoot puzzled glances at Lu Ming.
Smiling, Chu Feng stated: "All three of you are spot on. Now, allow this master to unveil the truth."
With that, he jabbed a finger lightly, sending sword energy slicing into the mountaintop. In the instant that followed, a thunderous bellow echoed from the peak. Right then, flames soaring dozens of zhang erupted from the stone.
Along with the blaze emerged a fire spirit towering over nine zhang.
The fire spirit scanned its surroundings before locking eyes on Chu Feng. Then, it diminished in size to match the height of Chu Feng and his companions. Dropping to its knees, it prostrated itself before Chu Feng: "Child greets Father."
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Ji Jiuwu, Jiang Yan, and Lu Ming all directed baffled stares at the fire spirit, a single notion flashing through their thoughts. This fellow is utterly brazen, claiming kinship so swiftly.
Chu Feng chuckled: "You gained awareness from attending this seat's discourses. Referring to this seat as father isn't overstepping. Henceforth, address this seat as foster father."
"Child seeks a name from foster father."
The fire spirit expressed with evident delight.
Chu Feng responded: "My family name is Chu, and you arose from flames, thus I'll name you Chu Yan."
"Gratitude to foster father."
Chu Yan replied, his expression brimming with thrill.
In a calm tone, Chu Feng instructed: "From now on, safeguard this mountain. Attend this seat's lectures in your spare moments. Incidentally, does this mountain harbor any Heavenly Flame?"
"Indeed."
Chu Yan affirmed: "I rank among the innate spirit fires of this mountain, yet an acquired Heavenly Flame has spawned in the fire vein, proving quite elusive. Without foster father's Dao scriptures, this child would have been consumed by that Heavenly Flame already."
"Oh."
Chu Feng's interest piqued at the mention of this Heavenly Flame: "Lead this seat to witness the sort of Heavenly Flame that instills such dread in you, an innate entity."
"Yes."
Eager for his foster father to intervene, Chu Yan plunged back into the mountain. Once that threat was subdued, he could reclaim control over the fire spirit pulse.
With a sweep of his hand, Chu Feng transported the three pupils into the volcanic depths. Flames parted instinctively wherever he advanced. As they descended nearer to the core, the ambient heat mounted relentlessly.
Soon, Chu Yan halted and announced: "Foster father, the Heavenly Flame lies just beyond."
Chu Feng gave a subtle nod: "Go draw it out."
"Ah?"
Chu Yan faltered; he hadn't foreseen his foster father assigning him this perilous task.
"Are you scared, little one, or do you doubt this father?"
Chu Feng prodded with an amused smirk.
"This child fears nothing. This child will provoke that fellow immediately; his reign of chaos ends soon." Chu Yan's tone amplified, yet it seemed like he was bolstering his own resolve.
All onlookers struggled to suppress their amusement at his demeanor, stifling any outbursts of laughter.
Once Chu Yan departed, Ji Jiuwu remarked: "Who knew this junior brother could be so entertaining."
Before his words concluded, Chu Feng and the others caught Chu Yan's booming challenge from the depths.
"You puny thing, your grandpa's back to thrash you. If you're bold enough, face grandpa in battle!"
Rumble!
With a massive clamor, the mountain's flames surged wildly, racing toward the summit.
Amid the turbulent inferno, Chu Yan fled in disarray. Trailing him was a mesmerizing dark crimson blaze, manifesting as a lotus form.
Chu Feng identified this Heavenly Flame instantly as the Red Lotus Karma Fire. He addressed Jiang Yan nearby: "A-Yan, fortune favors you."
As he spoke, the desperate Chu Yan cried out: "Foster father, rescue me!"
Chu Feng couldn't help but find it humorous. He extended his hand and seized the Red Lotus Karma Fire outright. Overwhelmed by the immense aura radiating from Chu Feng, the Red Lotus Karma Fire resisted briefly before going still in his grasp.
Quickly, Chu Feng detected the plea emanating from the Red Lotus Karma Fire. He merely smiled in silence. Though this Heavenly Flame possessed rudimentary sentience, it remained limited. Turning, he gestured, lifting the sentient beings back to the mountaintop.
Observing the subdued Red Lotus Karma Fire clutched by his foster father, Chu Yan felt profound relief for his earlier choice. Had he acted as impulsively as the Red Lotus Karma Fire, his outcome might have mirrored its own.
Directing his attention to Jiang Yan, Chu Feng announced: "A-Yan, this master shall now instruct you in subduing a Heavenly Flame. Watch closely; this demonstration occurs but once."
"Please guide me, Master."
Jiang Yan responded, fixing his gaze intently on his master.
To the Red Lotus Karma Fire in his hold, Chu Feng declared: "Little one, this seat offers you two paths. Submit to this seat, or perish. For the former, quiver slightly. For the latter, remain still."
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Jiang Yan stared at his master, bewildered, his jaw agape. Is this truly how one subdues a Heavenly Flame?
Ji Jiuwu and Lu Ming stood equally stunned nearby. Chu Yan alone nodded approvingly. To him, dominating a Heavenly Flame involved pummeling it into obedience. His foster father showed undue mercy.
The Heavenly Flame trembled faintly in Chu Feng's grasp. A pleased grin crossed Chu Feng's features as he queried: "A-Yan, did you grasp it?"
"This disciple comprehends, though I'm unsure of the execution."
Jiang Yan admitted candidly. His master's approach lacked any finesse; it relied purely on overwhelming might.
How could Chu Feng miss the uncertainty in his pupil's mind? Smiling, he clarified: "It appears your daily reading falls short. From tomorrow, each of you adds one book to your routine."
"Yes."
Ji Jiuwu, Jiang Yan, and Lu Ming chorused together.
Chu Yan grinned vacantly off to the side. Yet his joy evaporated in moments as Chu Feng rapped his head. Clutching it, he gazed at Chu Feng with a wronged expression, inquiring: "Foster father, what misdeed did this child commit?"
Sternly, Chu Feng retorted: "Do you believe silence exempts you from reading?"
"Ah?"
Chu Yan's visage darkened at once.
Ignoring the youth, Chu Feng turned to Jiang Yan: "Very well, approach and bind the Heavenly Flame via contract. This master will convey the contracting technique."
Jiang Yan: "My thanks, Master."
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