I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 639 639 Giant Hand: How are you, kid, as powerful as the Saint Realm of this world?

All beings within the Overlord Fist Sacred Land stood frozen in shock from the lightning tribulation that had raged just days prior.

Lei Qilin, a being who commanded lightning itself, had opted to retreat into his cave dwelling upon witnessing that same terrifying lightning tribulation.

As he watched Brother Qian shatter the bolts with one hand to conquer the ultimate strike, an odd notion flickered in Lei Qilin's thoughts: such overwhelming power must be reserved for the Old Ancestor alone; what sort of legacy had Brother Qian truly acquired to wield such dread?

The massive hand lurking in the Demon Pool couldn't hold back a sigh of wonder after detecting this lightning tribulation; the young one who often toyed with it was on the verge of departure.

How might a Nirvana Realm cultivator endure such a devastating lightning tribulation? It appeared the only choice was to persist in misleading the inhabitants of this mountain.

Having triumphed over the heavenly tribulation, Cao Youqian addressed the gathered beings: "Disciples, why don't you hasten to bathe in the spiritual rain alongside me for your breakthroughs?"

His proclamation boomed loudly, echoing across the full expanse of the Sacred Land; Lei Qilin, Xia Kang, and various cultivators soon materialized before Cao Youqian, chorusing: "Congratulations, Brother Qian/Master, on your breakthrough."

Cao Youqian glanced across the assembly and remarked softly: "No need for such phrases; I now bestow upon you a blessing, though grasping it rests on your own efforts."

With those words, the spiritual rain descended, and the assembled cultivators, feeling its essence, promptly settled into cross-legged positions right there to commence cultivation.

Lei Qilin gazed at Cao Youqian with a thrilled expression and whispered: "Brother Qian, this spiritual rain feels like it could propel me through to the next realm."

"Then I'll await your success."

Once Cao Youqian uttered that, he too immersed himself in the spiritual rain; instantly, the Overlord Fist Sacred Land filled solely with the patter of falling rain.

Deep in the Demon Pool, the Giant Hand caught Cao Youqian's voice and brimmed with unusual joy, yelling inwardly without pause: the youngster's unharmed, the youngster's truly alive, my existence won't grow dull anymore.

Seven days passed before the spiritual rain ceased.

As Cao Youqian's eyes fluttered open, he noted that, save for Lei Qilin and Xia Kang, every other disciple had awakened, each face beaming with contentment; he murmured: "With your cultivation complete, you are dismissed."

"Yes."

The disciples acknowledged in unison before dispersing; they hadn't anticipated that their Master's advancement would yield such abundant gains, allowing them to surge toward yet another realm soon.

Cao Youqian silently stood watch over Lei Qilin and Xia Kang; after a prolonged interval, Xia Kang's eyes snapped open, his aura transforming dramatically; while ascending to the God Nurturing Realm, the Extreme Path Fist Intent gleaming from his gaze also attained Perfection.

Observing this, Cao Youqian promptly declared: "Deliver a punch to this Seat."

Xia Kang froze momentarily at the command, then offered a deep bow to Cao Youqian: "This disciple complies."

As soon as he spoke, his aura surged to its zenith, followed by a sudden explosive punch; boom, the fist's force shattered the air itself.

The fist's momentum faded away before reaching Cao Youqian's form, yet Cao Youqian displayed a pleased look regardless; stepping closer, he clapped Xia Kang's shoulder: "Kang'er, you've done splendidly, honoring the years of your Master's tutelage."

Xia Kang grinned and replied: "This disciple is grateful for Master's teachings; without Master, these accomplishments would remain impossible."

Cao Youqian noted: "You're now strong enough to face those of superior realms; in this world, no cultivator below the Heaven and Human Realm can match you, except..."

Xia Kang's features lit with joy at the initial remarks; he'd figured decades more to reach Spirit Condensation prowess, yet here Master proclaimed his dominance below the Heaven and Human Realm—how could elation not flood him? Still, Master's trailing off left him puzzled.

"Master, you've changed; this isn't like you before."

"Hahaha..."

Cao Youqian burst into laughter: "This Seat merely jested with you; in your realm, only this Master's sect siblings and their pupils could rival you. Yet, my Ask Dao Sect boasts few wandering disciples; should you encounter any, spotting them proves simple."

"Why is that?"

Xia Kang inquired with deference.

"Because solely Ask Dao Sect disciples wield spiritual power in this realm; their aura's release will reveal them instantly. Should you ascend to Nirvana cultivation, this Master shall escort you to the Ask Dao Sect to honor my teacher—your Martial Grandmaster—the Heaven and Earth Great Sage."

As Cao Youqian referenced his own master, all traces of pride vanished from his visage, supplanted by pure reverence.

Noticing this, Xia Kang queried with interest: "Master, could you share tales of the Martial Grandmaster?"

"Naturally."

Cao Youqian proceeded to recount to young Xia Kang the epic of his master single-handedly battling two saints in bygone days, a clash that rattled the heavens; just as Xia Kang hung on every word in rapture, a celestial sign emerged overhead, with a radiant beam gradually seeping into Cao Youqian's frame.

This sight left Xia Kang dumbfounded; could this be the Martial Grandmaster's peerless prowess? Merely invoking the Grandmaster summoned a heavenly event for Master.

A booming voice resounded in Cao Youqian's consciousness: You mentored a disciple and pioneered the fist path here; awarded 99 Fist Path True Essences as reward.

Such fortune exists; Cao Youqian shut his eyes to assimilate the Fist Path True Essences, only to sense irregularity shortly after; this Heavenly Dao seeks to sabotage me, Cao Youqian, by offering a mere 99 Great Dao True Essences for Saint Realm breakthrough—isn't that sabotage?

As Tianxuan Continent's premier prodigy and bearer of Great Emperor potential, how could I advance with just 99 Great Dao True Essences? Without hesitation, Cao Youqian deployed his spiritual sense to demolish the forming Great Dao Laws.

Phew...

Days afterward, with matters resolved, Cao Youqian exhaled deeply; fortunate this Seat acted swiftly, or returning to the Ask Dao Academy would bring shame.

"Master, are you okay?" Xia Kang had observed Master's expressions shifting wildly before, and now with normalcy restored, he posed the question out of curiosity.

"I'm well; descend for now—this Master must continue safeguarding your Martial Uncle." Cao Youqian instructed his pupil.

"Master, this disciple harbors a bold plea."

Having voiced that, Xia Kang bowed toward Cao Youqian.

"What mischief now, boy?" Cao Youqian responded with mild irritation; he currently sensed boundless might within, yearning to plunge lakeward and clash with the Giant Hand for endless bouts.

Xia Kang stated: "This disciple wishes to visit home."

Cao Youqian replied with some annoyance: "For such a trivial thing, why seek this Seat's permission? If you wish to return, do so. But seek me out prior to departing; I'll furnish protective treasures, preventing you from falling prey to some beast unwittingly."

"Yes."

Xia Kang had grown used to Master's disposition, so the sharp tone held no surprise.

After seeing Xia Kang off, Cao Youqian eyed Lei Qilin before soaring toward the Demon Pool.

Splash!

Upon plunging into the Demon Pool, Cao Youqian first approached the Giant Hand, grinning as he said: "Senior, after days apart, did you long for me?"

The Giant Hand flared with instant bitterness at those words, snarling through clenched jaws: "Brat, seeking a thrashing? Don't assume Half-Saint Realm lets you trifle with this Seat. Hold on—why does your presence rival this world's Saint Realm? You broke through to Half-Saint just days back."

"Hehe."

Cao Youqian chuckled: "Back when Senior clashed with foreign continent powerhouses for this realm, wasn't it to forge a Great Dao here and boost your cultivation?"

"Who claimed that? This Seat aimed to refine this world, only to face several God Kings who pummeled this Seat..."

Before "pummeled" fully escaped, the Giant Hand hastily amended: "...cowardly ambushed me and confined me here. Else, how dare you act so bold? Incidentally, you've yet to explain this Seat why your progress accelerates so wondrously."

Cao Youqian shrugged: "Evidently, Senior remains unaware: guiding this world's natives onto a fresh cultivation route earns Heavenly Dao acknowledgment and bounties. Thus, your sealing here feels hardly unfair."

"What?"

The Giant Hand grew frantic, bellowing in futile fury: "Such advantages exist? So this Demon God was duped by those scoundrels; they claimed refining this continent's origin leads to Emperor ascension. Turns out they knew nothing."

"Senior, you're worked up."

Cao Youqian pressed further on the sore spot.

"Brat, curb your glee; this Seat shall break free someday. Then, you—Saint or even God King—won't assuredly best this God." The Giant Hand menaced.

Cao Youqian laughed: "Is that true? Yet I harbor no desire to battle you; with my Master present, your escape success might still fall short against him."

"You possess a Master?"

The Giant Hand reeled; the youth before it was freakish enough, yet a superior Master loomed too; finished, eternal sealing on this continent awaited.

"Indeed, my Teacher stands invincible; I suggest Senior stay coiled here indefinitely."

With that, Cao Youqian wheeled away from the Demon Pool; the routine taunting concluded, time to resume vigilance over Big Lei. As he exited, his Master's voice inevitably echoed in his thoughts.

Simultaneously, a known alert chimed in Chu Feng's mind: "Host's disciple Cao Youqian mentored a pupil to forge the fist path; granting Host 990 Great Dao True Essences..."

It's arrived once more!

Chu Feng's lips curved upward faintly: This proves utterly marvelous!

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