Translator: Lordbluefire

  Not putting on any airs of a saint, Ji Shiwen treated Sun Mo extremely well and arranged everything for him methodically.

  “He probably treats his son just like this, right?”

  Gu Xiuxun felt very astonished. (Sun Mo is indeed very outstanding, but he is after all someone from another academy, right?)

  If it wasn’t for the fact that Gu Xiuxun knew Ji Shiwen had no daughters, she would have suspected that Ji Shiwen was treating Sun Mo like a son-in-law. And just to state it in passing, Ji Shiwen also didn’t have any

  sons.

  Because up until now, he hadn’t married.

  Feeling the sincerity of the host, Sun Mo tactfully told Ji Shiwen that he didn’t need a luxurious mansion, beautiful maids, or delicious food. It was fine even if everything was casual.

  Just like this, for the next half a month, Sun Mo gave three lectures per day in the Skyraise Academy and directly proved his talent. Originally, some doubters had wanted to challenge him, but right now, all of them shut

  their mouths.

  Their young teachers were inferior to Sun Mo, and while the high star-ranking great teachers did have some capabilities, they didn’t dare to challenge Sun Mo directly. After all, they were many times older than Sun

  Mo.

  In this case, it was only normal if they won, but if they lost, their reputation would sweep the ground.

  Hence, Sun Mo’s talented image became fixed in the minds of many people.

  In the Skyraise Academy, Ji Shiwen accompanied Sun Mo to tour the campus.

  “How’s the atmosphere of my academy?”

  Ji Shiwen had both hands behind his back, while he stared at the teachers and students walking by. It was like a farmer watching the growth of the seedlings he planted. He was filled with pride and anticipation.

  “Very good!”

  Sun Mo honestly spoke. The learning atmosphere in the Skyraise Academy was very intense. They didn’t feel complacent because they were a supreme-tier famous school and hence neglected their studies. On the

  contrary, they worked doubly hard and cherished their time more, treating every day like the last day of their lives.

  This sense of pressure for improvement caused Sun Mo to feel self-inferior.

  “May I know how Saint Ji guides them?”

  Sun Mo sincerely consulted because it was said that all these changes were caused by Ji Shiwen.

  “Our lives might seem long, but sleep already takes up one-third of our time. And after we deduct time for meals, relaxation, and miscellaneous tasks, the amount of time we have remaining is less than half. Isn’t it a

  pity just thinking about it?”

  Ji Shiwen stared at the brightly-lit teaching building not far away. “Many people actually fritter their lives away, making their lives meaningless.”

  Sun Mo fell silent.

  “I can only tell them that they must never waste their time and talent!”

  Ji Shiwen was a very busy man, so he hated wasting time.

  However, after Sun Mo arrived here, Ji Shiwen had been accompanying him, and this was the most relaxed period of his life ever since he started going to school at twelve years old. But Sun Mo didn’t know about it.

  Concepts such as playing and relaxing didn’t exist in Ji Shiwen’s mind.

  “Just like how we make fun of the summer bug being ignorant of the winter cold, to the vast and long river of time, aren’t our lives merely a droplet of water in the ocean?”

  Ji Shiwen sighed. “Time will destroy everything. If you want to leave behind a trace that belongs to you, you will have to create something or have a grand undertaking that time cannot erode!”

  Sun Mo started when he heard this.

  Wasn’t this ambition a little too lofty?

  (I’m just a tiny and inconsequential human. I’m not worthy of listening to this, right?)

  Sun Mo did have the thought of becoming a saint. After all, this was the peak of life. But honestly speaking, he didn’t put in all his effort into pursuing this goal. This was especially so after his relationship with Gu

  Xiuxun improved. Now, he felt that leading life as a salted fish was pretty good as well.

  “Teacher Sun, do you want to come and be the headmaster of the Skyraise Academy?”

  Ji Shiwen turned his head and looked at Sun Mo with the light of encouragement in his eyes. There was also a sense of admiration and hope in them.

  “Ah?”

  Sun Mo was stunned.

  “As long as you agree, | will pave the remaining path for you!”

  Ji Shiwen smiled.

  “Are you not overestimating me a little too much?”

  Sun Mo had a self-mocking smile on his face.

  Although Ji Shiwen spoke in a very relaxed manner, Sun Mo knew that this was very difficult.

  n any circle, there would always be vested interests.

  For example, the Skyraise Academy already had three vice headmasters, and they all had their own backing behind them. If Sun Mo suddenly appeared, it meant that the biggest piece of cake would be given to him, so

  how would they agree?

  n this famous school, there were disciples whose statuses ranked among the highest and most precious in the Nine Provinces. They were the smartest geniuses, the best combatants, and the most talented experts,

  people who could be the controllers of a region when they matured.

  By becoming the headmaster, from a broad perspective, Sun Mo could influence the world view, ideology, and thoughts of these students and make this world develop in line with his ideas.

  From a narrow perspective, how terrifying would Sun Mo’s influence be by becoming a headmaster of so many heaven-chosens? At the very least, he could form a supreme faction that belonged to himself.

  ff Sun Mo was a little bit shameless, he could even ensure that his clan would continue to be in power by using this position.

  “Humans are creatures of emotions. If they have descendants, they will surely nurture them and continue accumulating wealth. These are the basic things in life that will never change.”

  Ji Shiwen gazed at some of the great teachers who were passing by in the distance. “I didn’t request them to contribute impartially, but I don’t want to see powerful great teacher clans lasting over thousands of years.

  “It’s like when a tree exists for too long, worms would infest it, causing it to wither. If a clan exists for too long, similar problems will also occur and it will eventually endanger this world. And those commoners will be

  akin to ants that cannot struggle. They will surely be harmed.”

  Sun Mo rubbed his nose. “Saint, you are overestimating me. I will also marry a wife and give birth to kids. If that happens, I definitely will accumulate wealth and knowledge to pass down to them. I have no wish for

  them to lead lowly lives damned by poverty.”

  Sun Mo knew that Ji Shiwen didn’t have a wife or a kid. (Could it be because of this ambition he has?)

  “I like your honesty!”

  Ji Shiwen chortled and forcefully patted Sun Mo on his shoulders.

  “Hehe!”

  Sun Mo felt a little overwhelmed by a favor from a superior.

  “I’m not asking you to put down everything to make the world become a better place!”

  Ji Shiwen laughed. “I only feel that since we old men have to choose successors sooner or later, we might as well choose a junior with a wider vision, more talents, a heavier sense of righteousness, and bigger dreams.”

  Hearing this, Sun Mo bowed slightly to thank Ji Shiwen for his doting and care.

  “How about it? Do you want to be the headmaster of the Skyraise Academy?” Ji Shiwen asked.

  Sun Mo shook his head. “I can’t uphold such a heavy responsibility!”

  After that, Ji Shiwen seriously surveyed Sun Mo, not looking disappointed. Rather, he began to laugh.

  Sun Mo’s answer indicated that he could see himself clearly and could withstand temptation.

  “No matter what, you still have plenty of time!” Ji Shiwen laughed. “Oh right. Young men have to learn self-control, don’t damage your body.”

  Swish~

  Sun Mo blushed. He knew that his matter with Gu Xiuxun had been seen through by the headmaster.

  However, it was indeed true that he had been too unrestrained recently. Even his powerful back that was supported by his Longevity Realm cultivation base had started to ache.

  At night, they had a good chat and dinner. After that, Sun Mo bade farewell and walked toward the library.

  As Ji Shiwen looked at Sun Mo’s departing back, his expression gradually turned cold and was filled with a hint of desolation. “Sadly, I don’t have much time left!”

  (I have to do my best and quickly find an outstanding leader for the Skyraise Academy.)

  Although the three vice headmasters were not bad, they could at most maintain their current levels and had no hope of advancing. It also meant that it was impossible for them to create miracles……

  Chapter 1302 Promotion and Pay Increase, the Magnanimity of Saints!

  Translator: Lordbluefire

  Why must humans suffer so much when living in the world? Once they gave up and conceded to fate, ignoring those dreams that were so lofty that it was impossible to achieve, they could also feel happiness.

  Recently, Sun Mo had been living the life of a salted fish, and he felt that it was extremely satisfying.

  Given his teaching capabilities, he didn’t even need to prepare for his lectures. After the three scheduled lectures per day, he would spend his remaining time relaxing by eating and playing.

  Right now, Sun Mo didn’t know whether he would be happy or not if he became a saint, but he knew that he was very happy to be able to bed a girl every night. This was especially so that Gu Xiuxun had some slight

  inclinations toward being a masochist, so even without needing Sun Mo to take the initiative, she would start exploring new positions.

  “Find an opportunity, me and Ziyu will serve you together.”

  Gu Xiuxun was very clingy like a little woman, making sure Sun Mo was very comfortable.

  However, Sun Mo’s days of happiness only lasted a few days before trouble arrived.

  At the grand school meeting, Ji Shiwen announced publicly that Sun Mo would join the Skyraise Academy as a vice headmaster.

  When the students heard this news, they were initially shocked. But soon after that, they began cheering and praising the headmaster for being brilliant.

  During this one month, Sun Mo had proven his capabilities with his lectures. His title as the Number One Great Teacher of the Nine Provinces was well-deserved.

  If such a great teacher joined the school, it would be far more convenient for them to consult him since he was so near.

  “Using the position of a vice headmaster to recruit Ancestor Sun. This is too worth it!”

  The students discussed and felt that their headmaster was simply too supportive. (Our Skyraise Academy will definitely continue standing at the peak of the Nine Provinces. No other school can match us.)

  The vast majority of great teachers were applauding as they supported this decision. In that case, everyone would have more chances to consult Sun Mo in the future.

  Sun Mo’s Skyward Spirit Rune, God Hands, various magical medicinal packets, spirit rune handgun, and other instruments…any one of them would cause people to feel intense envy.

  The networth of these great teachers was naturally high enough to afford them, but the supply couldn’t meet the demand, so they weren’t able to purchase any. However, now that Sun Mo had become their colleague,

  things could be easily negotiated.

  On the other hand, the upper echelons of the academy had heavy expressions on their faces and an uneasy feeling.

  Ji Shiwen was someone who occupied the headmaster position with his immense strength and capabilities. His leading style was just and strict, and he didn’t care about connections. However, now that he suddenly

  pushed Sun Mo up to a vice headmaster position, many people were wondering if this was his preparation to make Sun Mo his successor.

  Because of this, the three vice headmasters exchanged a look and could see hints of worry in the gazes of each other.

  It was fine if Ji Shiwen wanted to treat Sun Mo like a VIP, giving him top-level secret treasures, top-level cultivation arts, or even marrying a daughter to him. But the position of headmaster must never be touched. This

  was everyone’s bottom line.

  Outsiders had never been permitted to share in this large cake that was the Skyraise Academy.

  “Even if it’s a piece of smelly meat, it has to rot in our pot!”

  Luo Yueman coldly snorted and stood up. “Headmaster, before Great Teacher Sun becomes a vice headmaster, I have a matter that I wish to consult you about!”

  “Consult me after the meeting ends!”

  Ji Shiwen also wasn’t someone easy to deal with. He knew that since Luo Yueman had spoken out at such a moment, he definitely wanted to create chaos. Hence, he rejected the request.

  “This matter concerns the Ultimate Divine Art of our school, it’s a very important matter. If we don’t resolve it quickly, it will be a huge negative influence on Great Teacher Sun’s reputation.”

  Luo Yueman was currently 500 years old and was a secondary saint. It was unknown how many storms had he weathered up until this point. Because of it, he was very experienced and casually forced Sun Mo into a

  death trap with a few words.

  As expected, upon hearing that this matter had something to do with Sun Mo, everyone immediately started whispering to each other as their thirst for gossip rose.

  Ji Shiwen stared at Sun Mo, having roughly guessed what was happening, but he also understood he wasn’t able to suppress this.

  “Secondary Saint Luo, how can I help you?”

  Since the other party addressed him as ‘Great Teacher Sun’, it was clear that Luo Yueman treated him as an outsider. Hence, Sun Mo would naturally not show warm feelings while knowing it would be met with a cold

  rebuke.

  “I wish to ask Great Teacher Sun where did you learn your Grand Universe Formless Divine Art?”

  Luo Yueman clasped his hands.

  Hua~

  The entire scene was in an uproar as countless gazes turned to Sun Mo in astonishment.

  The Grand Universe Formless Divine Art was the ultimate divine art of the Skyraise Academy. During the earliest periods, only headmaster candidates had the qualifications to learn this. However, Ji Shiwen stood

  against the opinion of the masses and changed the rule. He felt that as long as the students had outstanding talents and had no great problems with their morale, the students would be able to learn it.

  After that, all the vice headmasters insisted on adding one more rule – loyalty to the school.

  But no matter what, it was extremely difficult for students of the school to learn this cultivation art. Since Sun Mo was an outsider, he naturally stood no chance.

  Unless he learned it secretly.

  However, secretly learning something was a great taboo in all industries. Once this was confirmed, Sun Mo’s reputation would be finished.

  Since the great teachers had broader horizons compared to these students, when they heard how Luo Yueman was questioning Sun Mo, they immediately knew that Luo Yueman must have acquired some evidence. If

  not, he would have asked ‘did you learn it or not?’ instead of ‘where did you learn’.

  “I learned it from a wooden blade!”

  Sun Mo’s expression was calm.

  However, the teachers and students on the scene took in a breath of cold air and felt that Sun Mo was finished. (Do you know how precious the ultimate divine art of our school is?)

  How could it appear on a wooden blade?

  “In that case, where is that wooden blade?”

  Luo Yueman asked.

  The gazes of everyone subconsciously turned to the wooden blade hanging on Sun Mo’s waist.

  Sun Mo then took it out and passed it to Ji Shiwen.

  He didn’t pass it to Luo Yueman because he was worried Luo Yueman might channel his spirit qi to vibrate and break the wooden blade. At that time, he wouldn’t be able to explain himself even if he was telling the

  truth. “Everyone can come and verify this!”

  Without needing Sun Mo to say, the upper echelons had already crowded over.

  “Old Qian, you are an ancestor-level weaponsmith. Come and identify the origin of this wooden blade!”

  Ji Shiwen passed the wooden blade to an old man.

  Since Ji Shiwen was the headmaster and was also supporting Sun Mo, he naturally had to do things in a fair and aboveboard manner to avoid gossip. Moreover, although he handed the wooden blade over, he was

  confident enough to be able to snatch it back if anyone wanted to destroy it.

  “Mn!”

  Old Qian took out a handkerchief to receive the wooden blade.

  He didn’t doubt Sun Mo’s character. If the Grand Universe Formless Divine Art was truly inscribed on the wooden blade, it would definitely be an object of great origins that had to be protected.

  The wooden blade was two-fingers thick, and the arc of its edge was extremely beautiful.

  “This wooden blade is made from black sandalwood. Its material’s quality is tougher, equal to the hardness of iron. Hence, it isn’t easy if one wants to engrave words on it!”

  Old Qian identified. “This wood also emits a weak fragrance that won’t disperse even after several decades. It has the miraculous effect of dispelling nightmares and calming one’s heart down.”

  “Old Qian, get to the main point!”

  Luo Yueman reminded him.

  “From the wooden blade’s style, it should be a masterpiece created by Grandmaster Zou, Zou Wuye, of the Liang Province. At the very least, he must have spent three years creating this.”

  Sun Mo cast a glance at Old Qian and silently exclaimed in admiration. His judgment wasn’t bad.

  Swish~ Swish~

  Old Qian then held the hilt of the blade and felt an incredible balance, so he involuntarily waved it around. After that, he flipped it and revealed the hilt.

  Over here, there were some small-sized glyphs, with words as majestic as dragons and phoenixes, exuding a sense of gracefulness.

  “Beautiful!” Old Qian praised.

  “These words are clearly from a great calligrapher.”

  Everyone nodded. These words were indeed beautiful, and they would delight the eyes and hearts of those seeing them. Someone couldn’t help but read the words out.

  “It’s night now with dark clouds hanging low. I fought against my good friend in a battle of chess for three months and had yet to suffer a single defeat. Under my euphoria, I engraved the Grand Universe Formless

  Divine Art on this wooden blade. Let this be a gift to someone fated.”

  Everyone exchanged glances.

  From the looks of things, it truly didn’t look like Sun Mo had learned this secretly. After all, no ordinary person would be able to write with such great calligraphy skills.

  Luo Yueman became somewhat unhappy when he saw everyone’s expression. Sun Mo’s fame was simply too great and in addition to the fact that everyone wanted to forge a good relationship with him, these people

  would instinctively try to find reasons to help Sun Mo get out of this.

  As expected, Old Qian helped to speak out for him.

  “Ordinary people won’t be able to write so beautifully. Also, this wooden blade is quite ancient.”

  “Hmph!”

  Luo Yueman reminded them. “Everyone, don’t forget that Sun Mo has the title ‘Dual-Sage in Calligraphy and Painting’. Also, he himself is skilled in archeology. It won’t be difficult for him if he wants to create a fake ‘old

  wooden blade’.”

  Everyone was shocked.

  There was indeed such a possibility.

  After that, they started to sigh in admiration and shock.

  This Sun Mo was truly overflowing with talent.

  “Secondary Saint Luo, what do you mean by this?”

  Sun Mo frowned. “Before the results are conclusive, don’t you find it very lacking in morals to publicly sully an 8-stars great teacher?”

  The other great teachers didn’t interrupt, but their hearts shuddered as they sensed Sun Mo’s tyranny and unyieldingness.

  “An 8-stars against a secondary saint. Their statuses actually don’t differ by that much!”

  “Based on fame, Sun Mo’s fame is much greater compared to Secondary Saint Luo.”

  “Why is he doing this?”

  Everyone started whispering, feeling that there was no need to have a conflict over this matter. In any case, Sun Mo had learned the cultivation art, so rather than blaming him, they might as well use this to negotiate

  for some benefits.

  For example, the Skyward Spirit Rune or the Great Dream Heart Sutra in exchange.

  Secondary Saint Luo stared at Sun Mo’s outrageously young face and felt a little dumbfounded.

  Secondary saints had esteemed statuses. Hence, it was unknown how many people he had scolded before, and no one had ever dared to rebut. This was especially so for young people. Even if they were unconvinced,

  they had to bear it. But today, Sun Mo actually shot back.

  “Everyone, the number of people who knows the divine art isn’t a lot, right?”

  Sun Mo spoke, “Not anyone can write so beautifully. Besides, from these words, someone who could be so happy to the point where they engraved such a valuable cultivation art on a wooden blade just because they

  won at chess probably had an opponent who was exceedingly skilled at it. Only then would they feel extremely proud of themselves after they won.”

  From this, one could deduce that the person who had engraved the words had exceedingly strong chess skill.

  “That’s right!”

  Everyone nodded. Through these three conditions, everyone already had a person in mind.

  And it was none other than Ji Shiwen’s personal teacher, the previous headmaster of the Skyraise Academy. His greatest hobby was collecting chess manuals.

  “Teacher Luo, I actually knew about this matter long ago!”

  Ji Shiwen explained. “When I got Bai Shang to go to the Central Province Academy, it was precisely to investigate this matter. We discovered later on that the wooden blade belonged to my teacher. Hence, I gave up on

  pursuing it.”

  This could already be considered as helping Sun Mo.

  “Why didn’t you take the wooden blade back?”

  Luo Yueman was unhappy as he understood that he could no longer blame Sun Mo for this matter.

  “My teacher already said to let this be a gift for someone fated. How can I go against his wishes? Besides, given the talent and potential Sun Mo has displayed, why would I need to make things difficult for him?”

  Ji Shiwen counter-asked.

  Everyone felt a lingering fear. Back then, if Ji Shiwen wanted to act against Sun Mo, he would have thoroughly offended Sun Mo. If that happened, how would there be an exchange with a harmonious atmosphere like

  now?

  Luo Yueman was speechless to counter this.

  “Actually, I’ve long since felt unhappy with the way we handle the ultimate divine art of our school. No matter how high the tier and grade of a cultivation art is, it is something dead. It can only unleash its greatest value

  when it lands in the hands of humans. However, you guys are too selfish and want to monopolize it.”

  Ji Shiwen reproached them. “If you all really want to let the Grand Universe Divine Formless Art shake the Nine Provinces with its name, we should allow more people to learn it and use it to conquer the Darkness

  Continent, using it to defeat formidable enemies. That would be its most perfect belonging.

  “| hope everyone can understand that the strength of our Skyraise Academy isn’t built solely upon a single cultivation art. So what if people learn it?

  “I hope that in the future, the cultivation art created by the teachers and students of our school will be qualified enough to contend against the ultimate divine art of other famous schools and become a family

  heirloom!

  “Everyone, a cultivation art is like a sharp blade, only by holding it in your hand can you kill your enemies. Keeping it inside a vault is actually the greatest blasphemy to it.

  “| hereby, represent the teachers and students of the entire school to plead with everyone here. Let us openly teach the school’s ultimate divine art!”

  As Ji Shiwen spoke, he dipped into a 90-degree bow to Luo Yueman.

  Luo Yueman’s countenance immediately grew unsightly.

  He knew that he got played.

  Ji Shiwen had been intentionally allowing him to make trouble for Sun Mo. After that, Ji Shiwen would use this opportunity to abolish the iron rule that only headmaster candidates of the Skyraise Academy could learn

  the Grand Universe Formless Divine Art.

  After all, Ji Shiwen had been trying to push this notion through for many years.

  As a result, the three vice headmasters on the scene no longer dared to speak.

  if they rejected it right now, they would be hated to death by all the teachers and students of the Skyraise Academy. And if that was the case, they would never have a chance to sit in the headmaster’s position in the

  future.

  Because of this display, Sun Mo began to look at Ji Shiwen in a new light.

  (Isn’t his magnanimity a little too great?)

  Honestly, Sun Mo would at most teach the peerless-grade saint-tier cultivation arts to his closest personal students. He would surely feel reluctant to openly teach them to all the teachers and students in the Central

  rovince Academy.

  if not, what would be the difference between him and a wastrel?

  ff that was the case, his ancestors would surely be so angry that they would jump out of their graves and use the coffin board to smash his head.

  Although Sun Mo had become a vice headmaster, as a newbie, he still wasn’t qualified to participate in the authority struggle between members of the upper echelons.

  Even Ji Shiwen understood that it was not realistic to teach everyone such a divine art. So in the end, they negotiated, and it was fixed that during the end of every year, students who achieved the top ten rankings

  would have the qualifications to learn this ultimate divine art.

  Once this news circulated out, an uproar shook the entire school, and everyone started focusing and giving their utmost in learning. They wanted nothing more than to score high and become one of the top ten at the

  end of the year.

  Sun Mo’s popularity surged further because he possessed God Hands that could allow people to break through. Hence, he was surrounded by students every day, wanting to receive his guidance.

  “Why do I feel like I’m busier now?”

  After Sun Mo got off from Gu Xiuxun’s body, he sighed. Ji Shiwen truly didn’t treat him as an outsider and had started arranging work for him.

  This was clearly nurturing him to become the next headmaster.

  “This is a chance that others would dream about even in their sleep!”

  Gu Xiuxun rolled her eyes and only felt how miraculous fate was. The old headmaster had ‘abandoned’ Sun Mo, but a short while later, the Skyraise Academy had sent an olive branch over. No…an olive tree instead.

  “Sun Mo. Tell me honestly, are you the illegitimate son of Saint Ji?”

  Sun Mo directly pointed a middle finger.

  In the following days, Sun Mo almost died from being overly busy, and this made him feel very unhappy. However, just when he was trying to find an excuse to relax and hide somewhere, a major incident occurred……