"I said I would never cry, but the tears still couldn't be hidden."
Xuan Yang beat his chest and stamped his feet, crystalline tears shimmering in his eyes.
If life were only as it was at first meeting, why would the autumn wind bring sorrow to the painted fan!
At this moment, he finally understood through his tears that some people, once missed, are gone forever.
Regret, regret, oh, the regret.
If only he hadn't judged by appearance, if only he hadn't been so superficial, perhaps…
The more he thought, the more his heart ached.
His entire body was enveloped in a radiant treasure glow, his blood surging and resonating with the surrounding environment, triggering lightning and thunder.
His special bloodline boiled, rising steadily, reaching the Minor Accomplishment realm.
Simultaneously, an incredibly sorrowful Dao rhythm emerged from him.
Xuan Yang seemed to gain insight. He straddled his horse, his palms moving slowly with a special rhythm, forming his own moves.
At first, it was somewhat stiff, but soon it became smoother, flowing like water.
A terrifying palm intent filled the forest. Green grass withered, flowers died, and lush trees rapidly decayed, leaving a desolate scene.
Heaven and earth seemed to be assimilated by his emotions, sinking into a somber melancholy.
"Could this kid have comprehended some kind of 'Sorrowful Soul Palm'!"
Ji Mo gazed at the commotion in the forest, unable to help but sigh at his student's exceptional talent.
Three students, each more monstrous than the last, made him feel immense pressure.
"Perhaps I should also taste the bitterness of love and see if I can comprehend something too?"
Ji Mo murmured, his thoughts drifting.
Mu Yao, as if reborn, rushed over with light steps, her face filled with gratitude as she took his hand and thanked him profusely, "Mr. Ji, thank you so much. Your kindness in remaking me is beyond words. From now on, I will go through fire and water for you without hesitation."
Only a fat person could truly understand Mu Yao's feelings at this moment.
A fat girl transforming into a stunner was something she had always dreamed of.
Thus, she was filled with gratitude towards Ji Mo, almost wanting to pledge herself to him.
"As expected of Mr. Ji, killing two birds with one stone. Not only did Xuan Yang achieve a breakthrough, but he also conquered Mu Yao. Our Void Sword Sect will have another Immortal Emperor!"
Fan Jingxing exclaimed, his face filled with fervor.
Mr. Ji is indeed Mr. Ji; subduing an Immortal Emperor is as simple as drinking water. Amazing!
"Old Fan, your perspective is too narrow. The Ancestor is far-sighted; his goals are not just a mere Immortal Emperor, but the entire Tyrant Tiger clan, and even… the entire Tyrant State."
Sima Hongfeng beside him showed a wise expression, as if he had seen through everything. "Think about it, who doesn't love beauty? Especially the tigresses of the Tyrant Tigers, they are all notoriously picky about looks. Once Mu Yao's transformation spreads, how could the other tigresses resist? They would flock to seek out the Ancestor."
"And the male Tyrant Tigers are almost all henpecked. In this way, the Tyrant Tiger clan will likely fall under the Ancestor's control before long. The Tyrant Tiger is the leader of Tyrant State, which means Tyrant State will become the Ancestor's possession."
Sima Hongfeng spoke eloquently, revealing his conjecture.
He believed that all of this was Ji Mo's astonishing scheme.
"Heavens, I was superficial. I never imagined Mr. Ji's schemes were so profound; with a mere gesture, he can take over a state without a sound."
Fan Jingxing had been with Ji Mo for quite some time and thought he understood him well, only to realize now that Ji Mo possessed wisdom beyond the ordinary, incomprehensible to outsiders.
Such a simple operation to acquire a state in the Immortal Spirit Realm was simply unbelievable!
"Of course, who is the Ancestor!"
Sima Hongfeng said with immense pride.
With the Ancestor here, the Void Sword Sect soaring to prominence was a given.
Before, he had thought about letting the sect disciples be self-reliant and strive for success, not always relying on others.
Now, he realized that relying on others was indeed wonderful, and he decided to stop striving, content to live a life of ease.
"Holy cow, this guy Ji is terrifyingly powerful, is he this cunning?!"
Immortal Emperor Qing Jin pricked up his ears and heard the conversation between Sima Hongfeng and Fan Jingxing, and he was utterly shocked.
To scheme for an entire state with every move, and to have the divine beast Ni Tie recognize him as master, Ji Mo's methods were simply unimaginable.
The more he thought, the more alarmed he became, and he immediately begged for mercy, "I want to confess and atone for my sins."
He then hastily revealed the purpose of his visit, including the backgrounds of those other Immortal Emperors, all in one go.
Furthermore, he identified Feng Kun as the mastermind, claiming he was merely a pitiable victim misled by a villain, and now wished to reform and pledge allegiance.
"I never thought I was superficial too. The Ancestor is far more insidious than I imagined… cough, more wise and brilliant! I won't hide it from you, that Feng Kun was cheated out of a lot of immortal crystals by the Ancestor in the Void Secret Realm back then, and left filled with resentment."
Sima Hongfeng marveled, "It seems the Ancestor began his plan long ago, and everything is within his calculations."
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned into silence, increasingly feeling that Ji Mo was unfathomably deep.
Then, Sima Hongfeng suddenly became excited.
In the future, when those tigresses came, they would all undergo a magnificent transformation, becoming as beautiful as Mu Yao. Wouldn't that be incredibly satisfying?
This way, his days as a virgin would finally come to an end.
"Old Fan, our spring is coming. Hot-bodied tigresses, tsk tsk tsk… and those adorable fox spirits from Qing Qiu Tu Shan, both fish and bear's paws, it's so difficult to choose."
Sima Hongfeng was filled with fantasies, believing that days of having beauties on both sides were not far off.
Fan Jingxing was startled and sternly rebuked, "Sect Leader Sima, I am a married man. I will never betray Miss Duan."
This fellow was also henpecked. Although he had the desire, he lacked the courage and dared not do anything to betray Miss Duan.
Even though both the tigresses and the cute foxes were incredibly attractive, he couldn't withstand Miss Duan's little punches to his chest.
"Why are you old lecher only thinking about women? Quickly report to Mr. Ji and see how to deal with those Immortal Emperors."
Immortal Emperor Qing Jin was eager to show his loyalty, to abandon the darkness and embrace the light, and to help the Void Sword Sect resist external enemies.
There were several Immortal Emperors, after all, eyeing them covetously, ready to attack at any moment. Weren't they afraid at all?
"With the Ancestor here, why should we be afraid?"
Sima Hongfeng said nonchalantly, believing everything was within Ji Mo's grasp and all worries were superfluous.
"They are just small fries. Mr. Ji doesn't need to make a move; we should start sharing his worries."
A cold glint appeared in Fan Jingxing's eyes. This was a good opportunity to test the results of his recent formation studies.
Meanwhile, the Immortal Emperors outside could no longer hold back.
They had discovered the commotion emanating from the Void Sword Sect and sensed that something was amiss, beginning their attack.