Chu Feng: King Hengjiang, You Are My Friend Forever!

What explanation?

Chu Feng took a sip of tea and asked in return with a puzzled look.

Mountain-Moving Marquis said, "You didn't present yourself as a mortal before, and you've only been a member of the Dao-Seeking Academy for ten years, with a lifespan of no more than thirty. How did you become Half-Saint?"

Chu Feng continued sipping his tea with an unchanged expression, but in his heart he was pondering: How should I fool these old foxes?

King Hengjiang, standing to the side, spoke up, "It seems that what the Dean and Chief Kong said back then was true."

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The elders all cast curious glances at King Hengjiang.

Chu Feng: King Hengjiang, you are my friend forever!

I hadn't even had a chance to make it up yet, and you've already filled in the gaps for me.

King Hengjiang, "Have you all forgotten that when Chief Chu entered the Dao-Seeking Academy, he was praised by both the Dean and Chief Kong as having the bearing of Great Emperor?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng felt a chill run down his spine and muttered, "Thank goodness I'm not surnamed Wang."

One by one, everyone showed thoughtful expressions and began to recall old stories.

After a long while Mountain-Moving Marquis murmured, "Indeed, back then, Chief Chu was proficient in all arts besides cultivation at the Miscellaneous Dao Institute. Whether it was playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, tea, cooking, or even farming and raising pigs, he could master it after seeing it only once. In just one year, he had surpassed Chief Kong arts."

King Hengjiang continued, "Not only that, Chief Chu also had his own understanding of the cultivation techniques. The same technique, after his interpretation, could bring a refreshing feeling to people."

Chu Feng was a little embarrassed by their praise and smiled politely, "Seniors, you flatter me. I just learn things a tiny bit faster than others."

The elders nodded slightly. They had all heard of Chu Feng's deeds back then, but he was unable to cultivate for a long time. In addition, with the emergence of many geniuses in the Dao-Seeking Academy, Chu Feng's glory was quickly overshadowed by other geniuses.

Gradually, people forgot about the legends Chu Feng had created and only remembered that he couldn't cultivate.

Elder Bing suddenly raised his hand and asked, "Chief Chu, how did you achieve sudden enlightenment and begin your cultivation?"

Chu Feng smiled and explained, "Naturally, it's about reading more books and absorbing Literary Qi from them. Then I wrote a masterpiece that would be remembered for generations before I embarked on the path of cultivation."

Anyway, I'm powerful enough now, so whatever I say is right.

King Hengjiang stroked his beard. "It seems that Chief Kong was right back then. You only need to attain enlightenment once, and you can soar to the heavens. Becoming a saint in a hundred days is not a problem. For this, he even spared no expense to find sacred medicine for Chief Chu to Spirit Awakening enlightenment."

Damn, now I finally understand why all those big shots were targeting me like that. Turns out the old man was exaggerating my abilities back then.

Chu Feng awkwardly took a sip of tea. Luckily, the old man had exaggerated enough back then, otherwise I would have had to rack my brains to fool people.

However, to be fair, my growth has been somewhat disappointing, and I haven't yet reached the heights the old man boasted about.

I need to go back and give my disciples a good talking-to, make them work harder, otherwise how will I brag about myself in the future?

He began by asking, "Esteemed seniors, is there anything else you wish to ask?"

The group exchanged glances, and King Hengjiang said, "It's alright. Seeing that you've already become Half-Saint, I'm relieved."

"Then I'll take my leave."

After Chu Feng finished speaking, he stood up, bowed to everyone, and then turned and left.

Mountain-Moving Marquis then turned his gaze to King Hengjiang: "Senior brother, is there something you're hiding from us?"

"Um."

King Hengjiang readily admitted it, slowly saying, "There was indeed something I didn't say earlier. The Dean and Chief Kong both believed that Chief Chu was the reincarnation of the Literary Saint. In order to protect him, we didn't make this information public before."

Now that Little Feng is Half-Saint, it doesn't matter if everyone knows. The dean agreed to disband the Miscellaneous Dao Institute earlier, with the aim of bringing Little Feng to his side to cultivate.

We never expected this kid to give us so many big surprises.

"Then aren't we doomed? We used to mock Chief Chu all the time!" an elder from the Beast Taming Institute said with a resentful look on his face.

King Hengjiang smiled and said, "Little Feng isn't the type to hold grudges. If you feel bad about it, just go and apologize to him in person."

The group exchanged glances, and then a plan formed in their minds.

Chu Feng returned to his tent, where Xiao Chen and the others were already waiting.

Although they knew their master was very strong, this was the first time he had fought in front of them.

The shock that the power of Half-Saint brought to these low-level cultivators was simply too great.

We pay our respects to our Master.

No need for formalities.

After Chu Feng finished speaking, he sat down in the main seat.

Cao Youqian quickly went behind him and massaged his back.

Chu Feng gave him a disdainful look. "Can't you be serious for once?"

Cao Youqian: "..."

Master, you weren't like this before.

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this, Cao Youqian could only silently step aside.

After everyone finished laughing, Chu Feng said, "You have all satisfied me greatly during this training in the Great Void Secret Realm."

Xiao Chen asked, "Master, how far have you progressed on the path to becoming Half-Saint?"

Chu Feng said, "I have only just grasped more than twenty True Essence of the Great Dao so far. It's still a long way from becoming a Saint."

Of the four disciples before him, Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian each provided him with seven parts of the True Essence of the Great Dao True Essence of the Great Dao, while Little Fatty and Qin Qin each provided him with three parts, even though his cooking and zither skills had reached perfection.

In addition to the three parts of the True Essence of the Great Dao provided by Elder Bing, there are a total of twenty-three parts of the True Essence of the Great Dao.

According to the records in the Miscellaneous Dao Institute's books, one must master the One Hundred True Essence of the Great Dao to perfectly enter the Dao. Saying that becoming a saint is still too early is indeed correct.

He then asked, "What are your plans next?"

Xiao Chen was the first to step forward and say, "This disciple intends to continue traveling the world to cultivate."

Cao Youqian, "Me too."

Qin Qin said respectfully, "I wish to stay by Master's side to cultivate."

"Can."

Chu Feng finally turned his gaze to Wang Baole: "Little Fatty, what about you?"

Wang Baole scratched his head. "I want to go back to the Wang Clan. After all, I've been away for quite some time, and it's time to go back and visit."

Chu Feng said, "Sure, you're a True Fate Realm cultivator now, it wouldn't hurt to go back and take a look."

"Thank you, Master."

As Wang Baole spoke, he bowed deeply to Chu Feng.

"Alright, you may all leave. I'm a little tired." Chu Feng waved his hand, dismissing his disciples.

"Promise."

After everyone responded, they turned and left.

After leaving the tent, Xiao Chen turned his gaze to Wang Baole: "Fourth Junior Brother, how about Daqian, Junior Sister Liu, and I go to the Wang Clan together?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Baole's face immediately lit up with joy. "Thank you, Senior Brother."

Xiao Chen smiled and said, "There's no need for thanks between us. If you go back alone, the Wang Clan might think you have no backing at the Dao-Seeking Academy."

Cao Youqian chimed in from the side, "That's right, that's right."

"With the help of my two senior brothers, I believe this trip to the Wang Clan will go very smoothly."

Wang Baole said with a smile, already looking forward to returning to the Wang Clan.

The following day, all the major forces set off to return to their respective sects.

This trip to the Great Void Secret Realm has astonished the world for the Dao-Seeking Academy.

Before the flying boat even returned to the Dao-Seeking Academy, the academy's high-ranking officials and students received the news.

The entire Dao-Seeking Academy was in an uproar, with all the disciples discussing Chu Feng's ascension to the Half-Saint.

When the eight chief ministers saw the contents of the message delivered by the Xian He, they were all dumbfounded.

Sword Martial King murmured, "Has that kid Chu Feng really become Half-Saint?"

A glint of excitement flashed in the eyes of the Carefree Sword King: "Finally, among all the chief masters, I have a worthy opponent! From today onwards, I will go into seclusion to break through to the Half-Saint!"

The dean chuckled and muttered to himself, "Brother Kong, we were right all along! My Dao-Seeking Academy is finally about to produce another Great Emperor!!!"