Chapter 99: The Fear of Fast Yet Slow Swordsmanship
The process of refining the sword pellet wasn't difficult.
Two hours later, this thumb-sized sword pellet had completely merged into Shen Mo's Inferno Gold Core.
In his mind, there suddenly appeared many unique understandings of swordsmanship.
These were left by the previous owner of the sword pellet.
Shen Mo, deep in thought, entered a state of enlightenment.
Several hours later, he abruptly stood up, took out the Thunder Sword, and subconsciously performed the Thunder Shadow Sword Technique.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
The sword light was as swift as thunder, like a deadly viper, instantly taking a life.
After several continuous strikes, the sword light suddenly slowed down.
Sometimes fast, sometimes slow, its speed was unpredictable.
Making it difficult for enemies to grasp.
After executing a set of Thunder Shadow Sword Technique, Shen Mo gradually came back to his senses.
A look of joy appeared on his face.
"This fast yet slow sword technique is too lethal; ordinary cultivators can't react at all."
"In the future, I'll rename it to 'Thunder Shadow Fast Yet Slow Sword Technique.'"
He nodded with satisfaction.
With such an enhancement, the grade of the Thunder Shadow Sword Technique could at least reach the top tier of the Profound Grade.
His usual means of dealing with enemies had also made great progress.
In addition, his own realm had also achieved some growth.
Shen Mo estimated that if there was a progress bar, he was about sixty percent there.
With a bit more time or seizing some opportunities, he should be able to advance to the minor accomplishment stage of the Core Formation Realm.
…
At the Thunder Crystal Mine.
Shen Mo returned there and hadn't walked a few steps when a nearby disciple saw him and hurriedly said, "Young Sect Master, the Sect Master has urgent business with you."
Shen Mo raised an eyebrow, "Where is Master?"
The disciple looked around, "Here she comes."
Shen Mo looked up and immediately saw his beautiful master, wearing a blue-purple gradient palace dress.
"Mo'er, let's go to your room," Murong Yue said solemnly.
In Shen Mo's room.
The master and disciple sat facing each other.
Murong Yue sat down gracefully, smoothing her dress.
Her dress was very loose, but as she sat down, it immediately outlined her beautiful curvaceous hips.
"Does Master have urgent business?" Shen Mo asked.
Murong Yue nodded, "The matter of converting sects to halls is almost done, but the hall master of the Heavy Weapon Hall has not been decided. These elders all have their own agendas, you should know this, right?"
Shen Mo nodded.
He hadn't participated in this matter, but he had heard Elder Li mention it.
The so-called converting sects to halls.
It was actually renaming those small sects that had submitted to the Qingxuan Sect and moving them near the Qingxuan Sect.
Iron Fist Sect, Black Tiger Sect, etc., were renamed Iron Fist Hall, Black Tiger Hall.
Each performed their own duties according to their strengths.
For example, Iron Fist Hall was good at selecting disciples and teaching martial arts, suitable for training disciples.
Black Tiger Hall was skilled in hand-to-hand combat and killing, suitable for serving as the Qingxuan Sect's guard force.
But the hall master of the Heavy Weapon Hall was particularly important.
Everyone knew this was a lucrative position and wanted to secure it for themselves or their friends.
"It seems the result is out, but not what Master wanted," Shen Mo said casually.
Murong Yue smiled helplessly, "You're really smart, you saw through it at a glance."
"I originally planned to nominate Song Chaofeng as the hall master of Heavy Weapon Hall. He has calmed down a lot and, with his considerable strength, could handle the position."
"But Liu Yuanfeng won over more elders, and in the end, I lost by one vote."
"He, Liu Yuanfeng, can concurrently serve as the hall master of Heavy Weapon Hall."
Shen Mo was stunned, then clicked his tongue in wonder, "Liu Yuanfeng is clever. If he can be the hall master, he can openly inspect the techniques of refining heavy weapons and crystals, essentially holding the lifeline."
Then he guessed Murong Yue's purpose for coming.
"Master wants me to check Liu Yuanfeng, right?"
Murong Yue nodded repeatedly, "Exactly!"
"I plan to set up a hall master and deputy hall master in Heavy Weapon Hall. Mo'er, while being the Young Sect Master, you will also serve as the deputy hall master of Heavy Weapon Hall."
"If Liu Yuanfeng behaves himself, that's fine. But if he still secretly colludes with other sects, betraying the Qingxuan Sect by selling the hammer and crystal refining formulas, he must be exposed immediately!"
Shen Mo's eyes lit up.
Both master and disciple were well aware that Liu Yuanfeng's heart was not with the Qingxuan Sect, and he might have already betrayed them.
This person should have been purged from the sect long ago.
However, Murong Yue had never caught evidence of Liu Yuanfeng's betrayal, so the matter had been delayed.
Shen Mo actually liked this task.
He was now a Core Formation stage cultivator, and while he could take advantage of Xiao Fan, Xiao Fan was still only at the Foundation Establishment stage, and his opportunities might not be what Shen Mo needed.
But now, there was another person he could take advantage of.
That person was Liu Yuanfeng!
"Disciple accepts the task. However, Master needs to assign a Core Formation stage elder to accompany me to the Heavy Weapon Hall," Shen Mo immediately agreed.
Murong Yue nodded, "Of course. You are still at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, and your realm can't compare to Liu Yuanfeng's."
"Let's have Song Chaofeng and Elder Li protect you."
"You can also take the opportunity to see if Song Chaofeng has really settled down and has no ulterior motives."
Shen Mo agreed, "Alright."
That same day.
Shen Mo and his group left the Thunder Crystal Mine and arrived at the Heavy Weapon Hall.
He chose an ordinary courtyard.
On either side were the courtyards of Song Chaofeng and Elder Li.
A bit further away were the courtyards of Liu Yuanfeng and his son Liu Yunxuan.
Additionally, disciples like Zhao Ting and Luo Shengnan had also come to the Heavy Weapon Hall.
Firstly, so Shen Mo would have people to rely on if necessary.
Secondly, to oversee the efficiency of the Heavy Weapon Hall's disciples in manufacturing refined crystal spiritual tools.
Knock, knock, knock.
Just as Shen Mo had prepared his bed, there was a knock on the door.
He opened the courtyard door to find three people outside.
Song Chaofeng, Liu Yuanfeng, and Liu Yunxuan.
The first two greeted him, "Greetings, Young Sect Master."
Liu Yunxuan's gaze was cold, reluctant to address him.
Liu Yuanfeng slapped his son's head, "Hurry and pay your respects!"
Only then did Liu Yunxuan unwillingly bow and greet Shen Mo.
Shen Mo's expression remained unchanged, "What brings you two here?"
Liu Yuanfeng smiled sincerely, "It's nothing much, just a few words to share."
"We are now the hall master and deputy hall master. We should work together to produce more refined crystal spiritual tools, making our Qingxuan Sect stronger."
"I know that my son and I have had some misunderstandings with the Young Sect Master in the past, but we are all members of the Qingxuan Sect, and everything should be prioritized for the benefit of the Qingxuan Sect."
"That's why I brought Yunxuan here today, hoping to set aside past grievances with the Young Sect Master."
"What do you think, Young Sect Master?"
After speaking, he showed a sincere smile.
It didn't seem fake.
Shen Mo responded with a gentle smile, "What are you talking about, Hall Master Liu? I've never held those small misunderstandings against you."
"There's one thing you said right, Hall Master Liu: everything should be prioritized for the benefit of the Qingxuan Sect."
"As long as Hall Master Liu and I are on the same path, there will naturally be no enmity or grudges between us."
Liu Yuanfeng's eyes flashed, but he quickly concealed it, "Good, good. Since the Young Sect Master says so, we will take our leave."
After the two left, Song Chaofeng respectfully bowed to Shen Mo, "Young Sect Master, Liu Yuanfeng is very scheming. His words just now are not to be trusted."
Shen Mo smiled silently.
Seeing this, Song Chaofeng lowered his voice further, "Young Sect Master, on the day we broke through the Heavy Weapon Sect's gate, Wu Gangfei lay in a pool of blood, pointing at Liu Yuanfeng, accusing him of giving false information, only to have Liu Yuanfeng shatter his throat with a burst of spiritual power."
Shen Mo nodded slightly, "Elder Song, thank you for your concern."
Song Chaofeng respectfully replied, "From now on, I will wholeheartedly protect the Young Sect Master and uphold the sect's interests. Please rest assured, Young Sect Master."
"Good, Elder Song, go and rest." Shen Mo nodded.
After Song Chaofeng left, Shen Mo closed the courtyard door, lost in thought.
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