I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 658 658: News Spreads Back, the Sage Academy Is Shaken

"At last, these two lads are making their breakthrough, and they're achieving it side by side."

With a gaze fixed on the spot where Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian remained in closed-door cultivation, Chu Feng's features softened in contentment. Without warning, memories of his initial encounter with these pair of students surfaced in his thoughts.

Time had flown by in an instant, spanning dozens of years. His cherished pupils were on the verge of ascending to Saint status.

The advancements of Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian proceeded without a single hitch. After a full week, their breakthroughs concluded, showering the Wendao Sect's followers in yet another downpour of spiritual rain.

A prompt from the system echoed within Chu Feng's consciousness: "Host's pair of disciples have advanced to the Saint realm. Host's Dao Flowers rise by 200, instantly transforming into 2 godhead fragments."

The abrupt acquisition of two godhead fragments filled Chu Feng with joy. At this point, he held three godheads in total. It wouldn't be long before he formed the fourth. Upon reaching Divine King level, every ninety-nine Dao Flowers would yield a single godhead fragment.

Nine such fragments were required to forge one godhead. From each godhead sprang a true god totem. Bearing a true god totem guaranteed ascension to God Emperor.

Every true god totem served as an extension of himself, an avatar wielding distinct forces. Thus, nine true god totems would amplify a Divine King's battle strength by a factor of ten.

A Divine King could manifest up to twelve godheads at maximum. Once stepping into God Emperor territory, each extra evolved true god totem granted a marginal edge over peers in the same rank. Per the annals of the Wendao Academy, a God Emperor boasting twelve true god totems possessed the might to challenge an Immortal Emperor beyond their realm.

Yet, the Tianxuan Continent had lacked an Immortal Emperor for ages, leaving Chu Feng without a solid benchmark.

While Chu Feng's mind wandered toward prospects ahead, a duo of voices rang out from beyond the entrance.

"Disciples Xiao Chen/Cao Youqian come to pay respects to Master."

"Enter."

Chu Feng shifted his attention to the pair of students as they stepped leisurely into the yard.

Having attained Saint rank, these two pupils now exuded a touch more ethereal poise. Their presence alone stirred an irresistible impulse to revere them.

"Take a seat."

"Many thanks, Master."

Even after rising to Saints, Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian showed no hint of arrogance toward their Master. Instead, he appeared even more profound and awe-inspiring in their view, radiating greater might and dread than ever.

As Cao Youqian served tea and poured water for his Master, Xiao Chen inquired regarding the cultivation journey beyond the Saint threshold.

The bond between teacher and students stayed unchanged, as harmonious as always.

Before they knew it, night had fallen. With a grin, Chu Feng remarked: "I've gotten carried away chatting with you both; those youngsters out there must be fidgeting in anticipation. Come, let's discover what feast these juniors have whipped up for us."

"Yes."

Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian had also missed their junior siblings for quite some time. They trailed after Chu Feng en route to the divine hall.

Ji Jiuwu and the rest had been lingering outside, eager for their Master's arrival. Spotting the Eldest Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother emerge, they hurried over as Chu Feng and company approached.

"Master, Eldest Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother."

"Stand."

Chu Feng responded with a warm smile.

Over the past decade, Ji Jiuwu and the younger ones hadn't slacked off in the least. Their cultivation bases had surged forward dramatically.

Currently, Ji Jiuwu and Jiang Yan both stood at Nirvana Layer 1. With their grasp of the Great Dao Truth, they were more than ready to lead as heads of the Wendao Academy.

The other students included Lu Ming at Path Union Layer 8, Chu Yan at Path Union Layer 8, Yun He at Path Union Layer 7, Qing Song at Path Union Layer 3, and Mo Yi at Path Union Layer 3. Thanks to their insight into the Great Dao Truth, none fell short of the prodigies nurtured under Chu Feng's guidance.

Once all were settled at the table, Chu Feng lifted his wine goblet first and declared: "On this day, we raise a toast to celebrate Xiao Chen and Da Qian's ascension to Saints. Henceforth, the Wendao Sect boasts two Saints to safeguard it."

Upon hearing this, subtle shifts crossed Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian's faces. Something seemed to dawn on them, though the moment didn't call for voicing it.

Ji Jiuwu queried with a baffled expression: "Master, why leave yourself out? You're the unchallenged Divine King of our realm."

Chu Feng chuckled and replied: "Finish this cup, and then I'll clarify for you all."

No one pressed further, downing the contents of their cups swiftly.

With the wine swallowed, Ji Jiuwu and the others fixed expectant stares on Chu Feng, brimming with intrigue.

Setting aside his goblet, Chu Feng explained: "I have attained Divine King status. By sect regulations, I can't linger here indefinitely. After all, you're aware of a Divine King's potency—a single move from me could shatter the very world."

In that instant, three godheads unleashed their divine aura together. An overwhelming force swept across the entire Hongyuan Continent in a flash.

The myriad beings of the hundred clans quaked beneath this crushing weight. The skies and lands shifted hues, teetering on the brink of ruin.

Even the once-dominant heads of the three clans sensed this might. The Dragon clan leader whispered: "That Dao Ancestor holds such dread—even surpassing our forebears in strength."

Luckily, Chu Feng retracted his aura promptly and pressed on with his account of the Wendao Sect and Wendao Academy to the group.

Every disciple there, absorbing Chu Feng's tale, found their wonder about the broader universe deepening. They hadn't imagined their Master's saga to be quite so extraordinary.

Ji Jiuwu, in particular, stood out—he was the initial soul from the Hongyuan Continent to kneel before his Master's tutelage. Memories of his debut meeting with Master and the two senior brothers welled up unbidden. Back then, they struck him as celestial deities gracing the mortal plane. Looking back, that instinct proved spot on.

The banquet stretched on until the break of day before the assembly parted ways.

Thankfully, every disciple practiced cultivation. One night's revelry posed no threat to their subsequent training.

Chu Feng summoned Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian to his yard, stating: "Soon, I'll relay news of your Saint breakthroughs to the sect. Still, I ask that you shield the Wendao Sect for sixty years. Hold off on any choices to remain or depart until Jiuwu and Jiang Yan mature."

Rising to his feet, Xiao Chen affirmed solemnly: "Master, fear not. We forged this Wendao Sect alongside you—we'd never forsake it."

"Exactly. I look forward to seeing Junior Brother Jiuwu dominate the lands and elevate the human race above the hundred clans."

Cao Youqian added with fervor.

"You rascal, always eager for excitement. Fine, time for me to retire. Off with you." With a casual flick of his hand, Chu Feng dismissed them.

"Yes."

The duo assented and departed as one. Three days onward, Chu Feng dispatched word of his Divine King achievement and his two disciples' Saint ascensions to the Sage Academy.

The moment this intelligence hit the Sage Academy, it erupted in chaos.

Xuan Huo the Great Sage and Old Man Meng reeled the hardest. Clutching the report, they exchanged glances before blurting simultaneously: "Slap me to check if this is a dream?"

Slap!

Scarce had the words escaped when they landed solid smacks on each other. Stunned, they chorused again: "You actually went through with it!"

The Carefree Great Sage nearby grinned and teased: "You pair of old coots—your pupils and grandpupils are Saints and Divine Kings, and here you are playing pranks."

Old Man Meng shot back with a smirk: "Carefree, envy all you like, you geezer. I've got a Divine King under me and two Saint grand-disciples."

"Hehe."

The Carefree Great Sage laughed: "As if you nurtured them. You're barely a figurehead Master and Grandmaster at best. I'd be ashamed to boast about it."

"You!!!"

Old Man Meng flared up at once. Poised to rally supporters for validation, he caught the crowd's nods of agreement, which only fueled his rage further. He itched to lash out at someone now.

Right then, a booming call resounded: "The Divine King Lord calls for Great Sage Xuan Ru and Great Sage Xuan Huo to present themselves."

"We heed the order."

The two elders paused briefly, then trailed the messenger Great Sage toward the Sage Palace.

Within the Sage Palace, the Suppressing Divine King sat stupefied. From what he recalled, Chu Feng's exit coincided with his prior retreat. He hadn't foreseen that a mere brief seclusion would see Chu Feng emerge as a Divine King.

Were he free to depart the Sage Palace, he'd have ventured forth himself to witness young Chu Feng's exploits.

Ere long, Old Man Meng and Xuan Huo the Great Sage entered the Sage Palace. They knelt before the enthroned Suppressing Divine King, intoning deferentially: "We pay homage to the Ancestor."

"Rise."

The Suppressing Divine King instructed: "Have you gotten the message from Chu Feng?"

"Indeed, Ancestor, we have."

The pair answered with respect.

"Your thoughts on this development?"

For ten millennia, the Suppressing Divine King had watched over the Sage Palace, yet this marked his first brush with such an anomaly. A Saint dispatched to blaze trails for under a century had not only founded the premier sect on the continent but ascended to Divine King while mentoring two Saints.

Should this spread, skeptics would abound.

Old Man Meng ventured: "Ancestor, I know that lad Xiao Feng well. For all his odd notions, he'd never fabricate tales. Should the Ancestor doubt, dispatch us two alongside a Saint for confirmation."

His response sealed any gaps—averting offense to Chu Feng while soothing the Suppressing Divine King's concerns.

True to form, the Suppressing Divine King gave a faint nod post-hearing and decreed: "Very well, so it shall be. In three days, Great Saint Ding Hai will accompany you both to the Hongyuan Continent."