"I've comprehended it again! Thank you, Ancestor Master, for your guidance and bestowing upon me the supreme sword art."
Er Lengzi, with a snotty nose, kowtowed to Ji Mo again with a "thump thump."
The child was genuinely honest, even cracking the bluestone floor.
"What did you comprehend? I didn't do anything."
Ji Mo blinked innocently, feeling utterly dejected. He was actually inferior to a simpleton.
Er Lengzi always looked rather dim-witted, yet he managed to grasp the supreme sword art, which was incredibly disheartening.
Indeed, one cannot judge a book by its cover. This simpleton might be wise beyond his apparent foolishness, a true prodigy!
Ji Mo seriously sized up Er Lengzi, nodding repeatedly, believing this fellow might be a cultivation genius with extremely high comprehension, much like Wang Wenjian.
"Er Lengzi, you are excellent. Your future is boundless."
Ji Mo praised him repeatedly, intending to proactively build a good relationship with Er Lengzi. If this fellow were to achieve great things in the future, perhaps Ji Mo could also benefit.
Sima Hongfeng was quite envious, feeling blue and disheartened.
Why did Ancestor Master Kongxu look at Er Lengzi with such paternal affection, even bestowing the supreme sword art upon him? Yet, as the sect leader of the Void Sword Sect, he himself received no such honor. He felt utterly displeased.
He then became fearful. If Ancestor Master Kongxu were to impulsively take Er Lengzi as his personal disciple, wouldn't that be the end of everything?
He would have to bow and scrape, respectfully calling Er Lengzi his grand-disciple. The mere thought made him miserable.
Sima Hongfeng, being quick-witted, instantly devised a countermeasure. He said earnestly, "Lengzi, you truly possess great wisdom and have not disappointed my continuous efforts in nurturing you. From today onwards, you are the first successor of the 250th generation sect leader of our Void Sword Sect. When your cultivation reaches a profound level and you can bear great responsibility, I will pass on the position of sect leader to you."
By doing so, no matter Er Lengzi's future seniority, he could use his status as the previous sect leader to keep Er Lengzi one step below him.
"Ah, Sect Leader, that's not right. Didn't you always say I was more foolish than a pig? When did you ever nurture me with such effort..."
Er Lengzi couldn't help but try to expose him.
Sima Hongfeng quickly told Er Lengzi to stop speaking, then respectfully asked Ji Mo for his opinion, "Ancestor Master Kongxu, do you think my arrangement is appropriate?"
Er Lengzi!
The 250th generation sect leader!
Ji Mo pondered it carefully. They were a perfect match!
He couldn't help but calculate with his fingers. It was astonishing! The Void Sword Sect was about to experience a turn of fortune, a resurgence, a great era of revival.
Could it be that this Er Lengzi was a Son of Destiny, blessed with immense luck, capable of leading the nearly bankrupt Void Sword Sect to a comeback and glorious future?
"Yes, I think the position of the 250th generation sect leader is very fitting for Er Lengzi."
Ji Mo made the final decision. His words effectively solidified the matter.
The Ancestor Master's words were as good as gold; who would dare disobey?
"Ancestor Master Kongxu, I can't do it. I'm not cut out to be a sect leader."
Er Lengzi, having some self-awareness, waved his hands repeatedly.
What was his character like?
He had been looked down upon by everyone since childhood. Everyone looked at him with peculiar gazes, filled with mockery and disdain. If he were to become the sect leader in the future, wouldn't that make the Void Sword Sect a laughingstock of the world?
"You can do it. I have high hopes for you."
Ji Mo stepped forward, patted his shoulder, and encouraged him, "Are kings and generals born to their positions? The universe is not yet decided; we are all dark horses. As long as you possess an unyielding heart and the ambition of a soaring eagle, even a sparrow can flap its wings and soar to the heavens."
Er Lengzi's blood boiled upon hearing this. He couldn't help but straighten his back, his eyes shining with a terrifying light.
Ji Mo's words were like a great bell, and the hand patting his shoulder seemed to contain unimaginable supreme power, enlightening him as if his entire being had been greatly elevated.
"Hiss..."
Sikong Hongfeng and his two disciples' eyes widened, and they couldn't help but gasp.
They stared intently at Er Lengzi, their expressions as if they had seen a ghost.
The spiritual energy of the heavens and earth surged towards them, pouring madly into Er Lengzi's body, and his realm was rapidly increasing.
Mortal Immortal Realm Eighth Layer!
Mortal Immortal Realm Ninth Layer!
Peak Mortal Immortal Realm Ninth Layer!
Early Earth Immortal Realm!
...
Peak Earth Immortal Realm!
In just a few breaths, Er Lengzi transcended the mortal realm and truly entered the ranks of immortals.
Since Er Lengzi was already a being from the Immortal Spirit Realm, there were no immortal tribulation barriers, making his ascension extremely smooth.
The Immortal Spirit Realm was vast and boundless, and not everyone was an immortal. Cultivation realms, in addition to the nine realms of the lower realm, included the Earth Immortal Realm, Upper Immortal Realm, True Immortal Realm, Saint Immortal Realm, Golden Immortal Realm, Profound Immortal Realm, Supreme Immortal Realm, Emperor Immortal Realm, and Immortal God Realm.
Although becoming an immortal was thousands of times easier than in the lower realm, it still depended on one's innate talent, physique, bloodline, and comprehension.
Given Er Lengzi's cultivation aptitude, although his physique was decent, his comprehension was as his name suggested, utterly lacking. According to Sima Hongfeng's estimation, Er Lengzi would never be able to reach the Earth Immortal Realm in this lifetime.
Yet, an unbelievable scene was unfolding before their eyes, causing Sima Hongfeng's eyeballs to nearly pop out.
Ancestor Master Kongxu's skills were truly divine!
A simple encouraging pat, a word of encouragement, and such astonishing results!
Sima Hongfeng also hurried to Ji Mo's side, his eyes fixed on him, his old face contorted into an expression of seeking encouragement and favor.
As the sect leader, he was currently only at the mid-True Immortal Realm. If he could receive guidance from Ancestor Master Kongxu, perhaps his strength would greatly increase, allowing him to break through to the Saint Immortal Realm in one fell swoop.
Ji Mo felt a chill and quickly retreated. He didn't understand Sima Hongfeng's intentions, only thinking that this old fellow was acting strangely, staring at him like a pervert, which was creepy.
"Stay away from me from now on."
He looked wary, remembering that boys needed to protect themselves when they were out.
Sima Hongfeng was full of resentment, feeling that Ji Mo was biased.
If Er Lengzi weren't so unsightly, he would have thought Er Lengzi was Ji Mo's biological son. Otherwise, why would their attitudes be so different?
Ji Mo settled down comfortably in the Void Sword Sect, awaiting the opening of the secret realm.
For the next period, Sima Hongfeng familiarized him with the situation of the Void Sword Sect and explained some of the geography and customs of the Immortal Spirit Realm.
It had to be said that the current state of the Void Sword Sect was indeed very dire.
Including the sweepers and cooks, there were only thirty-seven people in the entire Void Sword Sect.
In terms of overall strength, they couldn't even be considered a ninth-rate sect.
Moreover, they were desperately poor. If it weren't for a few mountains where they could hunt and farm, they probably wouldn't even have food to eat.
"Ancestor Master Kongxu, why don't you go back to your old profession?"
Sikong Hongfeng repeatedly urged Ji Mo to become a human trafficker to acquire resources for the sect.
As everyone knew, cultivation required a massive amount of resources. For a sect to rise, it was inseparable from resources and wealth.
Ji Mo naturally disagreed. The main reason was his fear that he wouldn't be able to catch any fairies and would end up being captured and sold himself.
He pondered whether he should start a black silk industry; perhaps it could make a lot of money.