Lin Shuguang was only competing for the Holy Son Position because of the benefits it offered. As for when he became Holy Son, he did not actually care.
Even setting aside the entire Totem Continent, the Baojian Sect in Central Province alone had no shortage of Core Realm experts among the disciples he knew of.
Just as the Peak Master of Fire Sword Peak had said, his mere Grand Perfection in the Profound Connection Realm really was not enough.
Lin Shuguang knew his current strengths and weaknesses.
But it was the Baojian Sect's ancestor who had said, "Whoever holds the Supreme Token is the Holy Son of the Baojian Sect." Anyone who disobeyed was an unworthy descendant!
That alone made Lin Shuguang's ascension to the Holy Son Position of the Baojian Sect a foregone conclusion.
"What did the elders say?" Xu Baiyang could not help asking the messenger first.
Eight swords were embroidered on the messenger's robe, marking considerable seniority, yet his forehead was covered in fine sweat. He stole a glance at Lin Shuguang before speaking. "The elders said they agreed to let Junior Brother Lin... Senior Brother Lin become our Baojian Sect's Holy Son."
This disciple of eight years corrected himself quickly enough.
If Lin Shuguang really became the Baojian Sect's Holy Son, every disciple below the elders, regardless of seniority or cultivation, would have to respectfully address him as "Senior Brother." That was why even this disciple of eight years had to correct himself.
Lin Shuguang showed no reaction, but Xu Baiyang paused in surprise. The elders had changed their tune rather quickly.
Still, recalling Junior Brother Lin's feat of winning six consecutive matches that morning, he could make sense of certain things.
"Congratulations."
He had only just congratulated Lin Shuguang when the junior brother of eight