Why was there a need to work so hard in life? Once one gave up and accepted their fate, they would no longer think about those unattainable dreams. They would still be able to feel happiness.
Recently, Sun Mo felt extremely good being a salted fish.
Given his teaching capabilities, he didn't even need to prepare for his lessons. Every day, after three lessons, he would spend the rest of his time eating, drinking, and playing.
Sun Mo didn't know if he was happy after becoming a saint, but he knew that it was very happy to sleep with girls every day. This was especially so for Gu Xiuxun, who was a little masochistic. Even without Sun Mo taking the initiative, she had already started to unlock new positions.
"Let's find a chance. Ziyu and I will serve you together."
Gu Xiuxun was very clingy to Sun Mo. She was like a little woman, serving him comfortably.
However, Sun Mo's happiness didn't last for a few days before trouble came.
At the beginning of the month, Ji Shiwen publicly announced that Sun Mo would join the Skyraise Academy and take on the position of vice-headmaster.
When the students heard this news, they were first stunned. After that, cheers rang out, praising the headmaster's wisdom.
During this month, Sun Mo had used his lectures to prove his capabilities. His title as the number one great teacher in the Nine Provinces was definitely not in vain.
If such a great teacher joined the school, they would be able to enjoy the benefits of being in a favorable position. It would be more convenient for them to seek guidance from him.
"Using the position of vice-headmaster to poach Grandmaster Sun over is too worth it!"
The students discussed, feeling that the headmaster was too impressive. Their Skyraise Academy would definitely continue to stand at the peak of the Nine Provinces. No one would be able to reach us.
Most great teachers were applauding, agreeing with this decision. In the future, everyone would have more opportunities to seek guidance from Sun Mo.
Moreover, to put it in a more selfish way, it would be easier to get help from colleagues compared to strangers.
Sun Mo's Imperial Sky Spirit Rune, God Hands, all sorts of miraculous medicine packets, spirit rune firearms, and electrical appliances. Any one of them would cause people to flock to them.
Given the status of these great teachers, they would naturally be able to afford them. But the crux was that the demand far exceeded the supply. Now that Sun Mo had become their colleague, things would be easier to deal with.
The higher-ups of the school had heavy expressions on their faces. They had a bad premonition.
Ji Shiwen became the headmaster because of his tyrannical strength. His leadership style was iron and blood, and he didn't care about human emotions. Now that he suddenly promoted Sun Mo to the vice-headmaster's position, could it be that he was making preparations for him to take over the headmaster's position?
The three vice-principals exchanged glances and saw the worry in each other's eyes.
Treating Sun Mo as an esteemed guest, giving him peak-grade secret treasures, peak-grade cultivation arts, and even marrying his daughter to him was fine. However, Sun Mo absolutely couldn't touch the position of headmaster. This was everyone's bottom line.
The big cake that was the Skyraise Academy wasn't to be shared with outsiders.
"Even if it's a piece of rotten meat, it will rot in its own pot!"
Luo Yueman coldly snorted and stood up. "Headmaster, before Great Teacher Sun becomes the vice-headmaster, I have a matter that I wish to consult you on!"
"I'll consult you after the meeting is over!"
Ji Shiwen wasn't someone who was easy to deal with. He knew that Luo Yueman would definitely cause trouble if she spoke up at this time, so he refused.
"This matter concerns our school's ultimate divine art and isn't a small matter. If we don't resolve this publicly as soon as possible, it would have a huge impact on Great Teacher Sun's reputation."
Luo Yueman was 500 years old this year and was a secondary saint. Along the way, he had experienced countless storms and storms and was very experienced. He easily forced Sun Mo into a dead end.
As expected, when they heard that it had something to do with Sun Mo's reputation, everyone immediately started to whisper among themselves.
Ji Shiwen glanced at Sun Mo and roughly guessed what the matter was. He also understood that he couldn't suppress it any longer.
"Secondary Saint Luo, what guidance do you have for me?"
Luo Yueman addressed him as Great Teacher Sun, clearly keeping him at a distance of a thousand miles. Sun Mo naturally wouldn't treat him coldly despite his good intentions and call him a saint.
"I wish to ask Great Teacher Sun, where did you learn your Grand Universe Formless Divine Art from?"
Luo Yueman clasped his hands.
Hua ~
A commotion broke out. Countless gazes stared at Sun Mo in astonishment.
The Grand Universe Formless Divine Art was the ultimate divine art of the Skyraise Academy. In the very beginning, only the headmaster candidates had the qualifications to learn it. Later on, Ji Shiwen stood his ground against the opinions of the masses and changed the rules. He felt that as long as the students of the school had outstanding talent and didn't have any major flaws in their morals, they could learn it.
Later on, the few vice-headmasters added a loyalty rule.
But no matter what, it was very difficult for the students of the school to learn this cultivation art. As an outsider, Sun Mo naturally wouldn't have a chance.
Unless he learned it in secret.
But something like learning in secret was a great taboo in any industry. With just a bit of evidence, one's life would be over.
The great teachers were more knowledgeable than these students. When they heard Luo Yueman's question, they knew that this fellow had evidence. Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked if you learned it and not where you learned it from.
"I learned it from a wooden blade!"
Sun Mo's expression was magnanimous.
However, the teachers and students present drew in a cold gasp, feeling that Sun Mo was finished. (Do you know how precious our school's ultimate divine art is?
How could it appear on a wooden blade?)
"In that case, may I ask where that wooden blade is?"
Luo Yueman asked.
Everyone's gazes subconsciously landed on Sun Mo's waist. There was a wooden blade there.
Sun Mo took out the wooden blade and passed it to Ji Shiwen.
He didn't dare to pass it to Luo Yueman. If Luo Yueman used his strength to shatter the wooden blade, he wouldn't be able to explain himself. "Everyone can come and appraise it!"
There was no need for Sun Mo to say anything. The upper echelons had already gathered over.
"Old Qian, you are a weaponsmithing ancestor. Come and appraise the origins of this wooden blade!"
Ji Shiwen passed the wooden blade to an old man.
He was the headmaster and supported Sun Mo, so he naturally had to avoid arousing suspicion. Moreover, although he had handed the wooden blade over, he had the confidence to snatch it back if anyone wanted to destroy it.
"Mn!"
Old Qian took out a handkerchief and touched the wooden blade.
He didn't doubt Sun Mo's character. Therefore, if the Grand Universe Formless Divine Art was inscribed on the wooden blade, then it would definitely be a precious item with a great origin. He mustn't damage it.
The wooden blade was two fingers wide, and its blade was curved. Its design was very beautiful.
"This wooden blade is made from black sandalwood. This wood is tough and comparable to steel. It isn't easy to carve words on it!"
Old Qian appraised. "This kind of wood will emit a faint sandalwood fragrance that won't dissipate even after tens of years. It has the miraculous effect of dispelling nightmares and calming one's mind."
"Old Qian, get to the point!"
Luo Yueman reminded.
"Looking at the style of the wooden blade, it should be the work of Liangzhou's grandmaster blacksmith, Zou Wuye. This craftsmanship took at least three years."
Sun Mo glanced at Old Qian and silently praised him. His judgment wasn't bad.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
Qian Lai held the handle of the blade, feeling the good sensation. He couldn't help but wave it a few times. After that, he turned his fingers and clamped the blade, revealing the handle.
Here, there were some small characters with dragons and phoenixes dancing in the air, looking elegant and carefree.
"Beautiful!"
Old Qian praised.
"These words must have come from a great calligrapher."
Everyone nodded. These words were truly indescribably beautiful and pleasing to the eye. Someone couldn't help but read them out.
"Night, dark clouds hang low. I have played chess with my good friend for over three months and have never tasted defeat. Feeling carefree, I carved the Grand Universe Formless Divine Art on the wooden blade, gifting it to a fated person."
Everyone exchanged glances.
It seemed that Sun Mo really didn't learn it secretly. After all, ordinary people wouldn't be able to write such calligraphy.
Luo Yueman felt a little unhappy when she saw everyone's expressions. Sun Mo's fame was too great, and everyone wanted to have a good relationship with him. Therefore, these people instinctively wanted to find an excuse for Sun Mo.
As expected, Old Qian spoke up for him.
"Ordinary people wouldn't be able to write such words. Moreover, this wooden blade is quite old."
"Hmph!"
Luo Yueman reminded, "Everyone, don't forget that Sun Mo has the reputation of being an expert in both calligraphy and painting. Moreover, he himself is proficient in archeology. It wouldn't be difficult for him to make an old wooden blade."
Everyone was shocked.
There was indeed such a possibility.
After that, they started to exclaim in admiration.
This Sun Mo was truly brimming with talent.
"Secondary Saint Luo, what do you mean by this?"
Sun Mo frowned. "Don't you feel that it's very tasteless to publicly slander an 8-star great teacher before there's an outcome?"
The great teachers didn't interrupt, but their hearts trembled. They could sense Sun Mo's domineeringness and unyieldingness.
"There's not much difference between an 8-star and a secondary saint!"
"In terms of fame, Sun Mo is much more famous than Secondary Saint Luo."
"Why is there a need for this?"
Everyone mumbled, feeling that there was no need to argue over such a matter. In any case, Sun Mo had already learned the cultivation art. Rather than criticizing him, they might as well use this as a threat and ask for some benefits.
For example, the Imperial Sky Spirit Rune or the Great Dream Heart Sutra.
Secondary Saint Luo looked at Sun Mo's ridiculously young face and was a little speechless.
As a secondary saint, he had an esteemed status. It was unknown how many people he had scolded, but no one had ever dared to rebut him. This was especially so for the younger generation. Even if they were unhappy, they had to hold it in. But today, Sun Mo rebutted back.
"Everyone, I believe there aren't many people who know the ultimate divine art of your school, right?"
Sun Mo spoke in a clear voice, "Also, this kind of calligraphy isn't something that just anyone can write. In addition to one's chess prowess, a person who was so happy that he carved such a precious cultivation art on a wooden blade because he won must be someone with outstanding chess prowess. Only then would he feel proud and arrogant after winning."
From this, it could be inferred that the person who carved the words had extremely strong chess prowess.
"That's right!"
Everyone nodded. Through these three conditions, everyone had already locked onto their target.
That person was Ji Shiwen's personal teacher, the previous headmaster of the Skyraise Academy. His greatest hobby was to collect chess records.
"Teacher Luo, I've known about this matter since a long time ago!"
Ji Shiwen explained, "Back then, I asked Bai Shuang to go to the Central Province Academy to investigate this matter. In the end, I discovered that the wooden blade belonged to my teacher, so I dropped the matter."
This could be considered as him endorsing Sun Mo.
"Why didn't you keep the wooden blade?"
Luo Yue was very unhappy. She knew that she couldn't use this matter to criticize Sun Mo anymore.
"Teacher said to give it to a fated person. How would I dare to go against his words? Moreover, given the talent and potential that Sun Mo displayed back then, why should I make things difficult for him? "
Ji Shiwen counter-asked.
Everyone felt some lingering fear. If Ji Shiwen had criticized them back then, they would've offended Sun Mo to death. How could there still be such a harmonious atmosphere?
Luo Yue was speechless.
"Actually, I've long been dissatisfied with the ultimate divine art of the school. No matter how top-notch a cultivation art is, it's dead. Only when it lands in the hands of others would it be able to unleash its greatest value. However, you guys always keep it to yourselves."
Ji Shiwen criticized, "If you wish for the Grand Universe Formless Divine Art's name to resound through the nine provinces, you have to let more people learn it, use it to conquer the Darkness Continent, and defeat strong enemies. This is the most perfect home for it."
"I hope that everyone can understand that the might and greatness of our Skyraise Academy isn't established on a single cultivation art. So what if everyone learns it?
"I hope that in the future, the cultivation arts created by our teachers and students will have the qualifications to become the ultimate divine art of other famous schools, becoming their family heirlooms!
"Everyone, cultivation arts are sharp blades. Only by holding them in your hands will you be able to capture enemies and kill generals. Treating them like a sacred object is the greatest blasphemy to them.
"Right here, I'm representing all the teachers and students in the school to earnestly request everyone to open up the ultimate divine art."
As Ji Shiwen spoke, he gave Luo Yue a full 90-degree bow and bent his waist.
Luo Yue's countenance immediately turned unsightly.
He knew that he had been tricked.
Ji Shiwen had intentionally made him find trouble for Sun Mo and then made use of this chance to openly abolish the ultimate attribute of the Grand Universe Formless Divine Art, allowing everyone to learn it.
After all, this fellow had been thinking about this for many years.
The three vice-headmasters present didn't dare to say anything.
If they were to reject now, they'd be hated to death by all the teachers and students in the school. In the future, they'd definitely not have the chance to sit on the throne of the headmaster.
Sun Mo had a whole new level of respect for Ji Shiwen.
Wasn't his breadth of mind a little too broad?
Honestly, Sun Mo would at most only impart peerless-grade saint-tier cultivation arts to students who were close to him. He'd definitely not bear to open them up to all the teachers and students in the Central Province Academy.
If not, what difference would there be between him and a prodigal son?
The old ancestor would be so angry that he'd jump out from his grave and use the coffin lid to smash his head.
...
Although Sun Mo had become a vice-headmaster, as a newbie, he didn't have the qualifications to participate in the fight for authority in the upper echelons.
Even Ji Shiwen knew that it wasn't realistic to let all the teachers and students in the school learn the Grand Universe Formless Divine Art. Therefore, what he fought for was for the top ten students at the end of each year to have the qualifications to learn this ultimate divine art.
Once this news spread out, the entire school was in a commotion and a learning frenzy was immediately set off. Everyone yearned to come out on top in the end-of-year examination.
Sun Mo's popularity grew even higher because he had God Hands that could allow others to level up. Therefore, students would chase after him every day, wanting to get his guidance.
"Why do I feel that I'm even busier?"
After Sun Mo got down from Gu Xiuxun's body, he sighed. Ji Shiwen really didn't treat him as an outsider and started to arrange work for him.
It was as though he was a headmaster nurturing him.
"This is an opportunity that others can only dream of!"
Gu Xiuxun rolled her eyes, feeling that fate was really strange. The old headmaster had given up on Sun Mo, but there was always a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel. The Skyraise Academy had sent him an olive branch. No, it was an olive tree.
"Sun Mo, tell me honestly. Are you Saint Ji's illegitimate son?"
Sun Mo directly stuck out his middle finger.
In the following days, Sun Mo was extremely busy, and this made him very unhappy. Just when he was pondering what excuse he should find to avoid this, something big happened.
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