I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 670 670: The Contest for the Dean Position

Inside the Holy Palace of the Holy Court.

Zhen Divine King, along with Chu Feng, Dean Kong, and numerous Great Saints, gathered around a circular table to deliberate on potential successors for the deanship of the Wendao Academy.

As the Holy Court's dean, Zhen Divine King opened the conversation: "Little Kong has advanced to Divine King status and thus isn't fit anymore to lead the Wendao Academy as dean. Now, let's pick the successor. Any suggestions for strong candidates?"

Once he concluded, the Saints assembled in the grand hall erupted into lively murmurs.

Serving as dean of the Wendao Academy offered a prime role. It granted oversight of the academy's cultivation assets and wielded considerable power.

Even though the Wendao Academy's spiritual energy paled in comparison to the Holy Court's, who wouldn't aspire to such a prestigious office?

Life in the Holy Court was leisurely, yet chances for advancement were scarce. The drawback lay in the tradition that the Wendao Academy's dean must hail from its own Saints.

At present, the viable options boiled down to Bing Yan, Xiao Chen, and Cao Youqian.

A Saint from the Cao family piped up first: "I nominate Da Qian. He's a standout talent of the Wendao Academy and has broadened its domains. In every way, he's worthy of the deanship."

"I back Bing Yan. Hailing from the Heavenly Dao Court, her seniority outranks Cao Youqian and Xiao Chen. By rights, it ought to be her generation's opportunity to claim the position."

This came from a Saint of the Heavenly Dao Court.

Before long, the hall split into rival groups. One championed Cao Youqian, while the other rallied behind Bing Yan.

Xiao Chen's name went utterly ignored by all. The selection process seemed entirely detached from him.

Old Kong directed a glance toward Chu Feng, curious about his stance in this debate.

To his astonishment, Chu Feng appeared utterly indifferent, showing no interest whatsoever in the deanship contest.

Yet Old Kong soon realized the truth. Whichever of the trio ascended to dean, Chu Feng stood to gain the most.

Tsk...

Little Feng's fortune is downright jealous-making. One can only imagine the faces on those scheming elders if they learned the prize they're battling for would ultimately serve Little Feng alone.

After some time, with the arguments dragging on without end, Zhen Divine King interjected: "Quiet down."

His command brought immediate silence to the vast hall. All eyes turned to Zhen Divine King.

"Qiankun, you share close ties with all three of them. What's your opinion?"

Zhen Divine King inquired, a smile playing on his lips.

Chu Feng replied smilingly: "I propose we let the three decide for themselves. No amount of our talk might align with their true wishes regarding the deanship."

"Impossible!"

The Cao family's Saint objected right away. He couldn't fathom Da Qian passing up the chance to honor his lineage.

After all, the Cao family hadn't produced a dean in hundreds of thousands of years. Though their Saints hadn't skipped generations lately, none had claimed the top seat.

Chu Feng responded calmly: "If the Elder doubts it, just inquire with Da Qian. From what I know of him, he's not bound to desire the deanship."

He went on: "Instead, the Hongyuan Continent serves as his true arena. Grant Da Qian additional time to train there, and it's probable he'll outstrip the Elder himself."

"This...no way!"

The Cao family Saint, a veteran of ten thousand years as a Saint with Dao Rhyme surpassing five hundred, figured Cao Youqian would require extraordinary luck to overtake him.

Old Kong chimed in: "Little Feng makes a valid point. Why not consult them directly? If all three desire it, we can proceed with selection."

"Start with Da Qian then."

Insisted the Cao family Saint.

This sparked instant pushback. The Heavenly Dao Court Saint countered: "Why prioritize Da Qian? Bing Yan comes first—she's his senior."

Cao family Saint: "Quit leveraging 'senior' status to bully folks daily. My clan's Da Qian won't buy your ploys."

"Silence!"

Zhen Divine King commanded once more. At last, his eyes settled on Chu Feng and Old Kong.

"You two will manage this affair. One heads to the Hongyuan Continent, the other to the Wendao Academy, to question these candidates."

Chu Feng and Old Kong rose in unison, declaring: "We humbly accept the order."

"Meeting adjourned."

Zhen Divine King gestured dismissively and vanished from sight, evidently done meddling in the issue.

No sooner had Chu Feng and Old Kong stood than they found themselves encircled. Representatives from both sides pressed the pair for details.

"Who's heading to the Hongyuan Continent?"

Chu Feng answered with a grin: "That would be me, naturally. I'm far better acquainted with the Hongyuan Continent, after all."

"I'll join you."

Declared the Cao family Saint.

Chu Feng agreed without hesitation: "Fine by me."

Meanwhile, the Heavenly Dao Court Saint chose to tag along with Dean Kong to the Wendao Academy and meet Bing Yan.

Hoo...

Chu Feng exhaled deeply once free of the throng of Saints. Noticing this, Old Kong beside him teased: "Feeling worn out already? Imagine the exhaustion if you rise to Divine Emperor someday."

"Please spare me the jest, sir. Right now, my head's spinning from it all. I'm relieved I passed on your role earlier."

Chu Feng sighed inwardly. In his prior existence, he'd loathed such social entanglements most. Little did he anticipate facing them again in this life.

Old Kong clapped Chu Feng on the shoulder, assuring: "It's merely a day or two's task. Once I wrap this up, I'll venture into the void to check Blue Pupil Divine Emperor's setups. Leave Lord Zhen Divine King to handle these headaches."

Chu Feng remained silent, merely offering a smile.

The following day, Chu Feng and Dean Kong, each accompanied by Saints from opposing sides, set off separately for the Hongyuan Continent and the Wendao Academy.

In the Wendao Sect, Xiao Chen, Cao Youqian, Ji Jiuxu, and the rest had been anticipating outside the teleportation array. Spotting Chu Feng's entourage emerge, they promptly knelt in reverence, intoning: "We greet Master."

"Stand."

Chu Feng uttered, then presented the accompanying Cao family Saint to the group and outlined the reason for their arrival.

Cao Youqian and Great Sage Jiaoyang—correction, Saint Jiaoyang now—reacted in tandem: "Ancestor, please let this drop."

Upon hearing this, the Cao family Saint shot a fierce look at Great Sage Jiaoyang. He geared up to berate him, only to notice the man had achieved Sainthood.

Shocked, he demanded: "You...how on earth did you ascend to Saint?"

Saint Jiaoyang grinned: "Earlier, a demon race uprising hit the Central Continent. I cheekily requested a Demon God Pill from Da Qian, and in a lapse, my cultivation surged beyond control, leading to the breakthrough. Sigh...age catches up to us all..."

The Cao family Saint then eyed Cao Youqian anew. Sensing his Great Dao power topped one hundred, he mumbled: "Da Qian, why's your progress so swift? You haven't fallen under some demon god's spell, have you?"