I was just making up techniques... how did all of you become Emperors?

Chapter 234: Chu Feng – Unfortunately, You Are Not

"Senior, this humble monk is not joking with you. I urge you to consider it seriously. If you could renounce the secular world and enter our order, becoming a Bodhisattva would not be beyond reach."

Du'e Monk wore a sincere expression. Though he was not chanting sutras, the tone of his speech instilled a strange sense of conviction.

Anyone lacking firm willpower would have agreed without hesitation.

"Heh."

The Golden Eagle King chuckled. The so-called "Bodhisattva" in the monk's mouth referred to a Half-Saint. He said, "I am a dignified Demon King—do I need to joke with a little monk who's only lived a few hundred years?

To use your Buddhist phrasing, the karma on me—not to mention your little Nanwu Temple—even the Great Leiyin Temple wouldn't dare to bear it.

Even if the current abbot of the Great Leiyin Temple, the Vajra True Buddha himself, were here, all I'd need to say is four words, and he wouldn't dare to forcibly bring me back."

"Amitabha."

Du'e Monk looked devout. "Senior, the honorific title of the True Buddha is not to be taken lightly. I ask that you speak with caution."

"Speaking the truth is considered irreverent?"

The Golden Eagle King grew increasingly impatient. The pressure radiating from him intensified as he spoke coldly, "When I met that old monk Vajra, your father wasn't even born yet. Get lost now, before I lose my temper!"

Du'e Monk was not one to lack perception. He promptly bowed. "This humble monk takes his leave."

"Hmph!"

The Golden Eagle King gave a cold snort and ignored him.

The surrounding bodyguards, upon witnessing this scene, looked at the Golden Eagle King with even greater reverence.

To them, the abbot of the Great Leiyin Temple was an unfathomable figure, far beyond their reach.

And this man before them dared speak of such a figure so casually—he was clearly someone unfathomably powerful.

Inside the ruined temple, a group of little beggars stared in awe at the imposing Golden Eagle King, their eyes filled with admiration. A strong desire to become powerful ignited in their hearts.

After exchanging glances, they caught up with Chu Feng's group. Only the eldest sister remained dazed where she stood. Soon, the others blocked the path of Chu Feng's carriage.

Before the Golden Eagle King could shout at them to move aside, the little beggars all knelt to the ground.

"We beg senior to accept us as disciples!"

The others present turned their gazes toward the little beggars.

The younger bodyguards looked at the scrawny children with an unexpected hint of envy.

They envied the courage these children had to step forward and beg such a powerful being to take them as disciples. Though the bodyguards also harbored such desires, they couldn't take that step.

The Golden Eagle King paused for a moment, then looked toward Chu Feng and said seriously, "I don't teach disciples. If you wish to be apprenticed, go to my elder brother instead."

The little beggars exchanged glances and then kowtowed toward Chu Feng.

Chu Feng slightly raised his hand, denying them the opportunity to complete their bow. He said calmly, "I only accept disciples who are one-in-a-million peerless geniuses. If you believe you are such a genius, then stand up."

The Golden Eagle King and Bing Yan showed no reaction to this statement. In their eyes, Chu Feng's words were entirely reasonable.

Not to mention becoming a disciple of a Half-Saint like Chu Feng—even gaining admission to Wendao Academy required extraordinary talent.

Neither Du'e Monk nor the bodyguards spoke. They understood the principle that the Dao should not be transmitted lightly. They merely watched to see if any of the little beggars would turn out to be lucky enough.

"I... I am that one-in-a-million genius!"

A thick-lipped boy wearing straw sandals, a hemp vest, and pants torn in the back declared firmly, his eyes full of resolve.

Chu Feng glanced at the boy with the World Ending Eye, and the boy collapsed on the spot.

"Unfortunately, you are not."

The remaining beggars, upon hearing this, didn't even have the courage to stand up.

Chu Feng waved his hand. "All of you, stand down."

"Yes, sir."

The little beggars responded in unison, then carried off the unconscious thick-lipped boy.

Chu Feng swept his World Ending Eye across everyone present. Most were destined to live unremarkable lives. Only Du'e Monk and the reincarnated spiritual child were exceptions.

Hmm...

Just as Chu Feng was about to retract his gaze, he suddenly noticed a towering, blood-red aura of fate.

Looking closely, this aura was laced with intense killing intent. It was precisely this killing intent that caused her destiny to soar.

To be precise, this was a blood fiend destiny. Those who possess it are destined to become great villains in the future.

Moreover, this girl's heart was unlike that of ordinary people—it was not a human heart, but a demon heart.

How interesting.

The corners of Chu Feng's lips curved upward slightly. "Little girl, come over here and let me have a look."

As soon as he said this, all eyes turned toward the little girl.

Du'e's face changed dramatically upon taking a closer look, and he muttered, "This… this girl is ominous."

Hiss...

The nearby bodyguards instinctively drew in a breath of cold air.

To be deemed ominous by an accomplished monk—this girl was clearly trouble.

Upon hearing this, the eldest sister instinctively ran back into the ruined temple.

Xiao Wu quickly stepped in front of Du'e. "Senior, please don't hurt Big Sister."

Du'e seemed to want to say something but ultimately turned his gaze toward Chu Feng.

Though he did not know the origin of the man before him, anyone addressed as elder brother by the Golden Eagle King could not possibly be ordinary.

Chu Feng took one step forward and instantly appeared inside the ruined temple. His ghostlike movement technique caused the bodyguards' hair to stand on end. They thought to themselves: Good thing we didn't offend this lord yesterday.

The eldest sister instinctively took half a step back, staring at the man before her with terror and helplessness in her eyes.

She thought she had hidden herself well—never expecting that her identity would still be seen through by this man.

"Don't be afraid, little girl. I know you're not human."

Thump.

The eldest sister collapsed to the ground in fright.

The group of little beggars cried out at once, "Big Sister!"

They all rushed toward the ruined temple, only to be stopped by Du'e.

He looked at the children and said, "Calm down. Let's wait and see what that lord intends."

Xiao Wu wanted to speak, but no words would come out.

"You… what do you want?"

The eldest sister looked at Chu Feng, backing away instinctively.

Chu Feng smiled. "Don't be nervous. I'm not going to eat children. I just want to ask if you're willing to become my disciple."

The eldest sister: ???

Everyone else: ???

Du'e Monk said, "Senior, you must not—"

The Golden Eagle King immediately interrupted him. "Shut up!"

Du'e Monk: "…"

"R-Really?"

The eldest sister still found it hard to believe what she had just heard and timidly asked, "But someone once told me I'm a natural-born demon seed, destined to bring rivers of blood to the world. So whenever people find out who I am, they always try to kill me immediately."

Chu Feng laughed. "And what does that have to do with me? You're just a little Body Tempering girl right now. Even if you become a great demon in the future, I could still erase you with a flick of my finger."

"Then… then why would you accept me as your disciple?"

Chen Qianqian couldn't understand what this great figure was thinking.

Chu Feng said calmly, "You are a genius. That's all there is to it. I want to take you as a disciple. Besides, your future is in your own hands. If you don't wish to become a demon, then you won't. Or… do you want to become one?"

These words entered Chen Qianqian's ears like a beam of light breaking through darkness.

All her life, she never knew why people said she was a demon. As soon as anyone discovered her identity, they would stop at nothing to kill her.

Yet she had never done anything wrong, nor harmed anyone.

Only this noble man before her, knowing full well she might become a demon, not only refrained from harming her but was even willing to take her as a disciple.

Thinking this, Chen Qianqian couldn't help but shed two silent tears. She then knelt and bowed deeply to Chu Feng.

"Master, please accept your disciple Chen Qianqian's formal greeting!"

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