Primarily, Ji Mo had just stated that he needed a massive amount of spirit stones. Yet now, not only had he not used a single spirit stone, but he also boasted about breaking the seal without having done anything. Who would believe him?
Everyone felt they had been tricked and were filled with righteous indignation, discussing whether to join forces and eliminate Ji Mo on the spot.
Seeing this.
Sima Hongfeng directly led the more than ten people from the Void Sword Sect into the depths of the pool, arriving beside Ji Mo and proving with facts that there was no longer any danger there.
"Could this be the Seven Stars Array Breaking Technique!"
Feng Kun's pupils suddenly enlarged; he finally saw a clue.
The path Ji Mo had just walked left behind seven deep footprints, arranged in the pattern of the Big Dipper, directly severing the flow of the seal's array patterns.
Feng Kun believed that even if he mastered the Seven Stars Array Breaking Technique, he couldn't have achieved this much in such a short time.
This was because the location was protected by layers of formations, interlinked and superimposed, where a single move affected the whole. Any slight mistake could instantly detonate all the formations.
But Ji Mo had accurately stepped on the seven array eyes, which was simply god-like skill.
"He must have gotten lucky, or that old fox Kongxu left behind a method to break it. This pretty boy could never be a master of divine formations."
Feng Kun looked as if he had seen a ghost, unwilling to believe that such a young junior could far surpass him in array mastery.
Convinced that the seal had truly been broken, all living beings on the scene could no longer hold back and rushed towards the cold pool.
At this moment.
At Ji Mo's signal, Er Lengzi directly activated the Sword Essence Azure Stone, and instantly, sword light surged to the sky, with sharp sword qi filling the bottom of the pool.
"Void Sword Sect, do you intend to monopolize the Void Secret Realm?"
"Your appetite is too big, aren't you afraid of bursting? Do you really think a broken stone can withstand so many of us."
"Once the sword essence of the Azure Stone is depleted, all of you will die without a burial place."
The crowd was stirred up, their killing intent surging. Many immediately drew out various immortal artifacts, intending to fight the Void Sword Sect to the death.
Ji Mo raised his hand and said, "Calm yourselves. The Void Secret Realm will naturally be shared with everyone. However, as this is our Void Sword Sect's sacred land, and you are all respectable figures, you wouldn't shamelessly enter for free, would you?"
"Then what do you want?"
Many people wished they could kill Ji Mo immediately. This pretty boy was truly annoying.
"You need to pay an entrance fee."
Ji Mo knew very well that with only a dozen or so people from the Void Sword Sect, they couldn't guard the secret realm.
Moreover, no one knew what was inside the Void Secret Realm.
Since that was the case, it was better to collect an entrance fee and make a fortune first.
"Yes, you must pay. No payment, no entry."
Sima Hongfeng was about to burst into laughter.
The Ancestral Master was indeed the Ancestral Master! Cunning as ever, he planned to fleece the sheep at this very moment.
"Whoever pays first can enter the secret realm. Those who enter early eat meat, and those who enter late can only drink soup."
Ji Mo whetted everyone's appetite and then left the rest to Sima Hongfeng.
"Void Sword Intent, Sword Control techniques, countless rare treasures, and the astonishing secret of how our Ancestral Master Kongxu rose to prominence in such a short time. Only ten thousand spirit stones per person, and you can take home supreme opportunities."
Sima Hongfeng knew best what was most attractive and painted grand visions.
Indeed, many people's eyes turned green, and their breathing suddenly became heavy.
"Ten thousand spirit stones per person? Are you robbing us? And hundreds of people from our sect have come, how can we possibly have so many spirit stones?"
Someone couldn't help but roar, unwilling to accept such terms. However, due to the deterrence of the Sword Essence Azure Stone, they didn't dare to act rashly.
"If you don't have enough spirit stones, immortal crystals are also acceptable. Flying ships, mounts, immortal artifacts, and various heavenly treasures can also be converted into spirit stones. The more people enter, the greater the opportunity. If you're unwilling to part with small sums, you won't gain great fortune..."
Sima Hongfeng was quite eloquent, speaking smoothly.
He was so glib that he left everyone stunned.
"A mere ten thousand spirit stones, this old man will be the first to enter."
Feng Kun tossed down a storage bag containing ten thousand spirit stones and eagerly rushed into the secret realm.
Compared to the fortunes Sima Hongfeng spoke of, ten thousand spirit stones was nothing.
A small portion of those who were not short of money immediately became anxious and paid the fee readily, following closely behind Feng Kun.
The remaining people could no longer hold back, losing any desire to bicker with Sima Hongfeng. They could only obediently accept Sima Hongfeng's extortion, intending to swallow their pride and suffer in silence, planning to settle the score with the Void Sword Sect later.
"You, Heavenly Origin Sect, must pay double."
Sima Hongfeng seized the opportunity to heavily extort the Heavenly Origin Sect. If it weren't for the fear of causing a disturbance and losing control of the situation, he would have directly used the Sword Essence Azure Stone to kill all these bastards.
"No, it must be triple. Who told you to blabber and ruin my bet with Feng Kun?"
Xia Wan'er still held a grudge.
If the Heavenly Origin Sect hadn't interfered, Feng Kun would have been castrated by now.
"Triple? Are you really treating my Heavenly Origin Sect as a fat sheep to be slaughtered?"
Wu Gongce, the Vice Sect Master of the Heavenly Origin Sect, was so enraged his mouth twitched, almost unable to resist starting a fight.
The Heavenly Origin Sect had always been the one extorting others; they never expected to be on the receiving end today.
And it was from the Void Sword Sect, which he had always looked down upon. He couldn't swallow this insult.
"Quadruple. If you're not satisfied, fight. Let's see if our Azure Stone's sword essence runs out first, or if your Heavenly Origin Sect members die first."
Sima Hongfeng adopted a rogue-like demeanor, unafraid, meeting Wu Gongce's gaze.
He was calm and collected internally. With the Ancestral Master present, what was there to fear?
Wu Gongce's expression flickered. After careful consideration, he still chose to compromise.
"Very well, I'll pay. Sima Hongfeng, be careful you don't live to spend it."
Wu Gongce took out all his belongings and even mortgaged his flying ship to gather the entrance fee, then led over a thousand disciples into the secret realm in anger.
They had brought the largest contingent, and this time it was a huge expenditure.
In the end, the Void Sword Sect made a fortune. The spirit stones and various treasures obtained filled an entire flying ship.
The disciples of the Void Sword Sect were stunned!
Were they dreaming?
They had thought they were facing certain death tonight.
Unexpectedly, not only did they not encounter danger, but they also made such a huge fortune.
Their gazes towards Ji Mo became ardent.
"See? This is the ability of our Ancestral Master! From now on, our Void Sword Sect will no longer have to live frugally. Everyone worked hard tonight, so each person will receive a million spirit stones as pocket money. As long as you follow the Ancestral Master, life will only get better."
Sima Hongfeng was extremely generous, distributing a million spirit stones to each of his disciples.
Since these disciples were willing to share life and death with the sect, he certainly wouldn't be stingy.
Ji Mo looked at the ship full of treasures, his smile stretching from ear to ear.
He had initially thought of charging one or two hundred spirit stones per person as an entrance fee. He hadn't expected Sima Hongfeng to be so bold, asking for such a huge sum.
Spirit stones were tens of thousands of times more valuable than gold. Thinking that he would also receive a million spirit stones, Ji Hanhan was almost too excited to faint.
However, Sima Hongfeng did not share the spoils with him.
Er Lengzi kindly reminded him, "Sect Master, where is the Ancestral Master's share?"
Ji Mo cast a look of approval at him. This young man had potential; he hadn't doted on him in vain.
"How could the Ancestral Master possibly care for such worldly possessions? They would never catch his eye."
Sima Hongfeng said with self-satisfaction, then respectfully asked Ji Mo, "Ancestral Master, don't you agree?"
Ji Mo's face twitched. This old fellow had no foresight; no wonder he almost ruined the Void Sword Sect.
With you saying it like that, and my being so thin-skinned, how could I still ask for it?
He gritted his teeth and nodded, his heart bleeding. Missing out on a million spirit stones like this caused him great pain.
"Let's go, into the secret realm."
Ji Mo spoke, now only hoping that what Great Immortal Kongxu left behind would be useful to him.
Everyone steered their flying ship and rushed into the Void Secret Realm.