Chapter 77: Establishing Shen Mo as the Young Sect Master
"Mo'er, where were you just now?" Murong Yue asked with a smile.
Shen Mo sheathed his sword. "Master, I went to the Qingcang Mountains to seek out some powerful demonic beasts to fight and hone my Thunder Shadow Sword Technique, hoping to quickly comprehend the third level."
Then, he showed a fearful expression. "Unfortunately, I didn't achieve much and was nearly injured by that suddenly appearing great sun."
"Thankfully, my agility is good, and I managed to escape quickly."
Murong Yue's heart tightened, and she asked with concern, "Where are you hurt?"
Shen Mo revealed his injuries.
Murong Yue looked pained. "Alright, rest well."
Shen Mo nodded, then noticed his beautiful master still frowning. He asked, "Master, do you have something on your mind?"
Murong Yue gave a helpless smile. "You noticed."
Shen Mo smiled. "Master, why not tell me?"
Murong Yue nodded. "It's about the Thunder Crystal Mine."
Murong Yue then recounted Song Chaofeng's experience at the Thunder Crystal Mine.
After finishing, she sighed lightly, clearly troubled.
Shen Mo pondered for a moment.
Murong Yue smiled. "Mo'er, what are your thoughts? Feel free to speak."
Shen Mo nodded.
"I believe this is just a play staged by the Thunderfire Sect and the Heavy Weapon Sect."
"The Thunderfire Sect's outer elder acknowledged the land deed and agreed to hand over the Thunder Crystal Mine to our Qingxuan Sect, while the Heavy Weapon Sect is aligned with the Thunderfire Sect and always follows their lead."
"If the Thunderfire Sect gives an order, the Heavy Weapon Sect will certainly comply."
"But now, not only does the Heavy Weapon Sect not comply, they attacked Elder Song. The intention behind this is obvious."
Shen Mo concluded, "The Thunderfire Sect has no intention of handing over the Thunder Crystal Mine!"
Murong Yue nodded repeatedly.
She had thought of this too.
But Shen Mo's quick and clear analysis surprised her a bit.
"So, what do you suggest?" Murong Yue asked with a smile.
Shen Mo smiled, knowing his beautiful master was testing him.
He asked, "Master, between our Qingxuan Sect and the Heavy Weapon Sect, who is stronger?"
Murong Yue pondered for a moment. "The Heavy Weapon Sect's techniques and martial skills are not geared towards combat, but they have mastered the technology of creating holes and inlays for spiritual weapons, attracting many rogue Core Formation cultivators."
"But these rogue Core Formation cultivators have no loyalty. If things go bad, they will flee faster than anyone."
"In terms of the number of Core Formation cultivators, the Heavy Weapon Sect is stronger. But in terms of the strength of these Core Formation cultivators, our Qingxuan Sect is superior."
Shen Mo nodded. "So, we are roughly equal, neither side having a clear advantage."
"What worries you, Master, are two things: firstly, whether other nearby sects will interfere."
"Secondly, whether the Thunderfire Sect will intervene personally."
Murong Yue's eyes brightened. "Go on!"
Her concerns were easily guessed by Shen Mo.
Shen Mo continued, "I can tell you, Master, no sect will openly intervene in this matter."
"This Thunder Crystal Mine is a reward for the top three in the Hundred Sect Competition, witnessed by countless people and all sects in Xuanjing Prefecture. For the sake of their reputation, the Thunderfire Sect will not openly interfere."
"As for the nearby Lingxi Sect and Feishuang Sect, both are aligned with the Heavenly Water Sect. They would love to see us and the Heavy Weapon Sect fight, hoping we exhaust ourselves."
"The longer the fight, the more manpower and resources we waste, and the happier they will be."
He finished with a smile. "Master, how did I do?"
Murong Yue's frown completely disappeared. "Good! Very well said!"
"Come, join me at the elders' council meeting!"
Shen Mo smiled lightly. "Master, according to the sect rules, even true disciples can only accompany the meeting, not listen in on everything. Once the matter is discussed, we have to leave the council hall."
Murong Yue's eyes were filled with gratification. "You will no longer be just a true disciple. This time, I will establish you as the Young Sect Master!"
"When the time comes, repeat what you just said, along with your achievements in the Hundred Sect Competition, and Elder Liu Yuanfeng and the others won't be able to say a word against it!"
Shen Mo's heart stirred slightly.
Young Sect Master.
This was an extremely prestigious position within the sect.
Barring any accidents, it was a guaranteed step to becoming the Sect Master.
Even if the sect faced life-and-death crises, everyone must protect the Young Sect Master.
Even if everyone else died, the Young Sect Master could not.
Otherwise, it would be against the sect rules!
Shen Mo knew he would be established as the Young Sect Master eventually.
He just didn't expect it to happen so soon.
"Yes, Master, I obey!" Shen Mo nodded.
Murong Yue's expression was filled with satisfaction as she extended her jade hand to take Shen Mo's.
The two quickly flew out of the Zao Tree Court and arrived at the entrance of the council hall.
Many elders were already waiting there.
As Murong Yue and Shen Mo entered the hall and took their seats, the heavy doors slowly closed.
Bang!
The muffled sound awakened the disciples outside as if from a dream.
"Senior Brother Shen... actually entered the council hall. Did you see that? He even took a seat! Isn't it said that only elders can enter for discussions?"
"Isn't it obvious? What is Senior Brother Shen's status? He is the Sect Master's disciple! The Flame Prince! The first place in the Hundred Sect Competition! What's wrong with him participating in the council discussions?"
"Indeed, with Senior Brother Shen's potential, strength, and the Sect Master's favor, I believe he is definitely the next Sect Master. The Sect Master allowing him to participate in the discussions clearly indicates she is grooming him as the Young Sect Master!"
"No matter what, this is the first time in our Qingxuan Sect's history that a disciple has participated in the elders' council."
"Hehe, it's also the first time our Qingxuan Sect's disciple won first place in the Hundred Sect Competition! Even when we were part of the Xuanjing Five Sects, we never achieved such a feat!"
The disciples chattered away, their words full of admiration and respect for Shen Mo.
In their eyes, Shen Mo was no longer just a true disciple.
He was the Young Sect Master!
Zhao Ting, Luo Shengnan, and Zhao Rou were also in the crowd.
Zhao Ting sighed for a long time, then whispered, "Xiaorou, we must remember to be respectful when interacting with Senior Brother Shen in the future."
"Luo Shengnan, you too."
Luo Shengnan scratched her head, "I think Shen Mo is pretty easygoing. Is it really necessary?"
Zhao Rou also nodded.
Zhao Ting shook his head, "Some disciples are right. Shen Mo is already being groomed by the Sect Master as her successor."
"We can be casual with him in private, but in public, we must respect him and never undermine his authority. Otherwise, it would be damaging the prestige of the Young Sect Master."
Zhao Rou's eyes were complicated. "Big Brother, I understand."
Inside the council hall.
Shen Mo's seat was arranged right next to Murong Yue.
It should be noted that the seats next to the Sect Master were reserved only for the Deputy Sect Master, the Great Elder, and the Young Sect Master.
Since Song Chaofeng was ordered to reflect on his mistakes, the position of the Great Elder in Qingxuan Sect had been vacant.
As for the Young Sect Master, none had been officially appointed yet.
In this context, Shen Mo being given such a seat made Murong Yue's intentions clear.
"Sect Master, Shen Mo is just a true disciple. Even if he is your disciple, he shouldn't participate in the elders' council," Liu Yuanfeng suddenly said.
Murong Yue calmly replied, "This is precisely what I want to address."
"Shen Mo, at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, recently won first place in the Hundred Sect Competition, bringing glory to our Qingxuan Sect."
"I propose to establish him as the Young Sect Master today!"
She looked around the hall. "Elders, who agrees and who opposes?"
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