The Elder appeared helpless.
The Chongxu Ancestor frowned a little. "This child, what is his background?"
"I made some inquiries... It seems he is highly valued by Taixu’s Ancestor Xun. His aptitude is lacking, but he has learned Formation quite well," the Elder replied.
"Proficient in Formation?"
The Chongxu Ancestor pondered briefly and then nodded, saying, "This is no issue either..."
"Being skilled in Formation can complement Xiaoer."
"Though Xiaoer is emotionally reserved, he possesses the talent of Sword Heart Clarity. He is far from foolish and cannot be manipulated easily."
"Moreover, Formation, no matter how excellent, ultimately serves others. It cannot compare to Swordsmanship, where all power lies within oneself."
"Thus, it is inevitable that Xiaoer will take the lead in the future."
"And this generation of Taixu disciples can serve as a stepping stone to support Xiaoer!"
The Elder nodded in praise, saying, "The Ancestor is truly wise!"
Yet despite these words, the Elder retained some subtle unease in his heart.
The Ancestor’s reasoning was impeccable, but it seemed to differ ever so slightly from the reality of the situation.
Especially since the Ancestor had not personally met that Mo Hua disciple. He had no idea just how "clever" that child truly was.
But even if he wanted to explain, he couldn’t articulate it clearly.
After all, no matter how clever, what harm could it cause?
Besides, the Ancestor was preoccupied with sect affairs.
With impending changes to the sect system, the various Great Sects were rife with hidden tensions, leaving many concerns to deal with. It wasn’t worth taking up the Ancestor’s time over a mere Taixu Sect disciple.
Thus, the Elder said no more, bowed deeply, and took his leave.
The Chongxu Ancestor, his thoughts occupied with other matters, did not dwell further.
...
Meanwhile, at the Taixu Sect, Mo Hua found himself troubled.
He had already arranged Ling Huxiao’s affairs.
But his own strength seemed to have hit a plateau.
With the fourth year approaching its end, his cultivation, Divine Sense, Sword Control, and Formation were all stuck in a bottleneck.