The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 149: Total Annihilation, Everyone Transcended! Immortal King's Reincarnation? (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 149: Total Annihilation, Everyone Transcended! Immortal King's Reincarnation? (Part 1)

Chapter 149: Total Annihilation, Everyone Transcended! Immortal King's Reincarnation? (Part 1)

Blood essence soared to the heavens, filling the air with resentment.

Ximen Immortal City had become a ghost town, an eerie place where terrifying roars occasionally echoed.

The gathered resentment howled unconsciously.

The powerful cultivators returned, their bodies enveloped in blood essence.

At this moment, they seemed like incarnations of slaughter gods.

Even so, they still felt 'reluctant,' most of them feeling regretful.

"You guys were a bit too fast in your looting."

"I almost had to use all my strength, but I still couldn't beat you. You guys are really strong!"

"Ahahaha." The shameless old thief laughed and slipped over to Lu Ming, who was currently refining pills, and whispered, "Dad, look, I killed those beasts and came back to you."

"How much money can I get for these heads?"

This old thief had actually beheaded people!

Others were just counting the loot, but he, even when dealing with third and fourth-stage junior cultivators, had beheaded them without a hint of 'guilt.'

At this moment, one of the powerful cultivators exclaimed in surprise, "Is that you?"

"I remember you now."

"Saggybeard!!!"

"Back then, you and a few other slaughter gods enjoyed plucking flowers as a game. The number of flowers you plucked was countless, but I never thought you'd still be alive."

The shameless old thief glanced at him but didn't say a word. Instead, he turned to Lu Ming and asked with concern, "Dad, are you tired?"

"Should I give you a massage?"

The crowd: "..."

Slaughter God?

Is this what a slaughter god is like?

This old man is clearly shameless, and I've never seen anyone as shameless as him.

Moreover, does this behavior fit his name, Saggybeard?

"Has he gone mad?"

One of the powerful cultivators whispered, "When facing death and seeing no hope, many people's personalities change drastically. Perhaps he's one of them."

The cultivator who recognized Saggybeard turned pale and said, "I can't be sure."

"By the way, what does 'plucking flowers' mean?"

"The so-called 'plucking flowers' refers to beheading people!"

"Back then, Saggybeard and a group of slaughter gods plucked so many flowers that they could fill several Spirit Mountains!"

The crowd: "Hiss~!"

Well then.

They fell silent.

This shameless old thief was truly something else.

They might not necessarily lose to Saggybeard in a fight, but none of them wanted to face such a shameless and sinister opponent, especially when he didn't have many years left to live.

Who knew what he might do before his death? And it wasn't just him!

Almost everyone present was nearing the end of their lifespan, and anyone could suddenly go crazy. Therefore, they all remained restrained.

They maintained a distance from each other, neither too close nor too far. The closest to Lu Ming were Huang Quan Zhenjun and Dragon Aojiao.

Huang Quan Zhenjun was the most powerful, and Dragon Aojiao was confident.

Even...

No matter how uncertain she felt inside, she wouldn't back down.

After all, Long Aotian had never backed down, even when beaten to a pulp. He never gave up.

Naturally, she wouldn't be intimidated by Huang Quan Zhenjun's strength and stay away from Lu Ming.

Lu Ming was refining pills.

He was refining Eighth-Rank Void-Breaking Pills.

And they had to be of the Eighth Grade.

Even with Lu Ming's full concentration, the pressure was immense.

Therefore, he needed to focus entirely on the task at hand and didn't pay attention to the crowd.

The crowd wasn't in a hurry either. With the task completed, they didn't feel the need to rush at this moment.

They chatted leisurely, filled with anticipation. Meanwhile, the refining of the Void-Breaking Pills was nearing completion.

Huang Quan Zhenjun's eyes gleamed with intensity.

"Roar!!!"

Suddenly, a fierce roar echoed from Ximen Immortal City.

Liu Laotai looked into the distance and said softly, "The gathered resentment has formed a formidable force. If given more time, it might turn into a powerful vengeful spirit."

"I wonder if it will bring disaster to this place."

Bang!

Just then, the Eighth-Grade Void-Breaking Pills were ready.

Three of them.

Lu Ming extended his hand, and the Void-Breaking Pills flew towards Huang Quan Zhenjun.

Huang Quan Zhenjun took them and laughed, "Finally, I can taste such high-quality pills before I die, kid. You're impressive."

"It's just a pity..."

Suddenly, he sighed and said, "I was born too late."

"Otherwise, I might have lived another life."

Huang Quan Zhenjun left.

He didn't speak to anyone else.

The more he walked away, the more his figure stooped, and the dusk aura around him became denser, almost impossible to dispel.

Seeing this, the powerful cultivators fell silent.

Even someone as strong as Huang Quan Zhenjun, an Eighth-Stage cultivator from the previous era, couldn't transcend and ascend to immortality. He had struggled for so many years, but death still awaited him.

Even with three Eighth-Grade Void-Breaking Pills in hand, could he still see hope for breaking through?

"Sigh."

"The path to immortality is difficult," said one of the powerful cultivators. "I wonder if I can take that final step and live for another thousand years."

"Where there's a will, there's a way," said Ming, slightly out of breath.

Refining Eighth-Rank pills had taken a toll on him as well.

"No one can predict the future, but we can make the most of each day and ensure that our future selves won't regret our present actions. That's something we can do."

"Also, I need to rest for a moment. The exhaustion is overwhelming."

"That's only right."

The crowd nodded in agreement, acknowledging Ming's words about the unpredictability of the future and the importance of living without regrets. They also noticed his exhaustion and respectfully agreed that he should take a break.

A pill refinement master capable of crafting Eighth-Grade Void-Breaking Pills was a grandmaster, and no one would want to offend such a person unless they had a death wish.

Otherwise, it would be wise to show respect and maintain good relations.

"However, the resentment in Ximen Immortal City is quite heavy.

Lu Ming took a moment to catch his breath and recover, his brow slightly furrowed. "Why don't I produce another Ninth Rank Fusion Pill? Whoever is skilled in purification can cleanse that area?"

Since they aimed to eradicate the West Gate Family, not a single trace should remain.

What if the accumulated resentment coalesced into a vengeful spirit?

Unacceptable!

Even if it lacked consciousness, and even if it developed sentience, it wouldn't recall its 'past life.' But Lu Ming disliked the idea.

"You West Gate Family, don't even deserve the right to have your resentment linger, forming a vengeful spirit!"

"I'll do it!"

Upon hearing this, the powerful cultivators' eyes lit up.

Can we still obtain more pills?

Let's hurry then!

"You think you can purify? I've studied Buddhist scriptures in the Western Region; I'm the only one suited for this task!"

"Who says only Buddhist methods can purify?"

"Exactly! I may not know Buddhist scriptures, but I have means to kill vengeful spirits!"

"Hmph! I can not only kill vengeful spirits but also blast the entire West Gate Immortal City, leaving no one alive, not even an ant!"

The group began to bicker.

Eventually, they decided to act together, leaving the pill's recipient to fate.

In simple terms...

Rock-Paper-Scissors.

Whoever wins gets it~

This is fair.

Everyone has a chance.

Given no one would concede, this was the only way to gain everyone's agreement.

They set out, and with the combined might of the powerful cultivators, the vengeful spirit was effortlessly dispelled.

A being that could be killed in life wouldn't fear the condensed resentment after death?

Moreover, it had just begun to coalesce and was extremely weak.

Although numerous, requiring some effort and special secret techniques to target vengeful spirits, the group's extensive experience made this manageable.

Before long, West Gate Immortal City was reduced to ruins.

The vengeful spirits and bloody aura were all purified.

Even the land was scorched for hundreds of feet!

Not just ants, but even a dragon would be killed if present.

Lu Ming, still recovering, slightly eased up upon witnessing this.

"Although the process was complicated and fraught with danger, at least the outcome is satisfying."

"West Gate Family likely hasn't been completely annihilated, but at least they won't stir up trouble in the short term, nor can they target Moonseizing Sect!"

"Moreover, it's unlikely anyone will link this incident to Moonseizing Sect."

"Almost perfect."

Lu Ming was inwardly delighted.

West Gate Family was no more.

Zhou Family, having lost three more powerful cultivators, now had around five remaining. This made them less intimidating.

"However, Bright Moon Sect remains a nuisance."

"Indeed, top-tier sects like them have overwhelming auspicious fate; even with Tang God King hindering them, it's challenging to see significant effects in the short term."

"Now that West Gate Family's 'threat' is gone, and Zhou Family's threat is dwindling, but Bright Moon Sect's threat persists. Who knows how many will come to Moonseizing Sect next year?"

In this moment, Lu Ming considered taking out Zhou Family as well!

But upon reconsideration, he thought better of it.

Having a grudge against West Gate Family was understandable, and eliminating them was justifiable.

However, if he were to target Zhou Family immediately, it would be too coincidental.

Given his prior involvement with Moonseizing Sect, taking down Zhou Family would make it easy for others to guess his identity.

Should he change identities again?

Why would another identity warrant Dragon Aotian's protection?

It's unlikely another Pill Refinement Master would emerge out of thin air.

"Better to let Zhou Family linger for a while."

"I'll find another opportunity to deal with them later."

Lu Ming jotted down his plans.

With his recovery nearly complete, he prepared to resume pill crafting.

Just then, someone rushed in, overjoyed to find Lu Ming.

"Lu Ming, Great Master!"

"Ah, you're still here? Wonderful."

"Who are you?"

Lu Ming was curious, unfamiliar with the person.

Earlier, this individual hadn't participated in the battle.

"I'm just a lowly, nameless cultivator."

He was humble, almost servile.

With only Sixth Stage, Eighth Level cultivation, he was relatively weak compared to the others present.

"Ordinarily, I wouldn't have the qualifications to be here."

"However, I discovered West Gate Family secretly relocating a batch of their clan members, a small group, but including their contemporary genius, a seed candidate, and their 'Holy Child'."

"I took the liberty of investigating their location and... "

He opened his storage bag, revealing numerous severed heads.

"A total of 372, all West Gate Family's talented juniors. Perhaps they anticipated this would be perilous and made preparations."

"I also made preparations, leading a team to surround and kill them all."

"They're all here."

He paused, somewhat tense.

"I, I, I..."

His intentions were clear to everyone.

Lu Ming smiled, "I understand."

"Since they're West Gate Family's geniuses, their heads are valuable. How about I give you a Ninth Rank Fusion Pill in exchange?"

"Thank you, Great Master!"

The individual promptly knelt, displaying excessive flattery.

Lao Biao clicked his tongue.

This person...

seems to have learned from me, the old master.

The individual continued, "However, Great Master, as a mere Sixth Stage cultivator, I don't need a Seventh Rank pill. Could I exchange it for a Sixth Rank pill of equivalent value?"

"Even if the quality is slightly lower, it's fine. Ideally, a sixth-rank, fifth or sixth-grade pill..."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at him with newfound respect.

"This man is quite clever."

A sixth-rank, fifth or sixth-grade pill was naturally far less valuable than a ninth-rank Fusion Pill.

But it was the most suitable for him!

"It's not just about suitability." Saggybeard muttered, "With his cultivation level, if he were to flaunt a ninth-rank Fusion Pill, he would likely not survive a single mile before his death and the pill would change hands."

"Even an eighth or ninth-rank Destiny Pill would be beyond his means."

"If it were a fifth or sixth-grade Destiny Pill, although the quantity would be significant, it holds no attraction for us old folks. Perhaps those with backing would still target him?"

"But he clearly isn't alone, so although it's still risky, it's acceptable."

"Not only that."

Old Lady Liu sighed, "This man is clever, bold, and meticulous. He's capable of great things will be limitless!"

"And he's also very cautious!"

"Otherwise, he wouldn't have revealed himself until now."

"He must have had people keeping an eye out from a distance, and only after confirming the West Gate Family's demise did he make his move on their geniuses!"

"He's very clever, cautious, and smart, but all I can think now is, why didn't I think of this? I also have quite a few unaccomplished juniors. If I had thought of this earlier, wouldn't I have gained another ninth-rank Fusion Pill?"

"He beat me to it!"

Someone grumbled, filled with regret.

The newcomer, hearing their conversation, couldn't help but shiver.

You're saying these things right in front of me, and it's quite scary, right? Lu Ming, however, didn't mean to make things difficult for them. He smiled and said, "Okay."

"I'll exchange it for an equivalent Destiny Pill for you."

"But you'll have to wait, first come, first served."

"Of course, of course." He immediately smiled, also heaving a sigh of relief.

Even before coming, he had prepared a backup plan.

If Lu Ming disagreed, he wouldn't dare take the pill! Instead, he would choose to find someone to exchange resources or treasures for it and then immediately flee.

Fortunately, Lu Ming agreed.

This was naturally the best outcome.

Witnessing this, Dragon Aojiao sighed, her thoughts becoming more active.

"This Lu Ming..."

"He's really mysterious."

"From what I've seen, he wanted to spar with me, clearly he's confident in his abilities, perhaps he's not much weaker than me?"

"His Artifact Crafting skills are hard to discern, after all, he's only crafting ordinary Spirit Artifacts."

"But his Pill Refinement skills are ridiculously strong, worthy of a Grand Alchemy Grandmaster."

"A Grand Alchemy Grandmaster in his twenties, capable of crafting eighth-rank, eighth-grade pills... His future accomplishments will be limitless. I thought Xiao Ling'er's Pill Refinement talent was the best in the world, but I never expected this previously inconspicuous Lu Ming to be the true number one!"

Dragon Aojiao observed Lu Ming, thinking to herself, "If I want to restore my male body, Lu Ming is more reliable than Xiao Ling'er."

"No way."

"After getting the pill, I can't leave immediately."

"I need to find an opportunity to ask him for help, to find a way to turn me back into a man. Even if I owe him ten favors, what does it matter?"

At this moment, Dragon Aojiao, although more accepting of her female body, was still a man at heart. Seeing a beautiful woman would make his eyes go straight.

Naturally, he still wanted to restore his male body.

Not wanting to miss any opportunity.

Even the slightest chance.

Not far away, the ruins of West Gate Immortal City stood.

Here, it was quite lively.

Pill after pill was crafted.

Those who obtained the pills were all grateful, bidding farewell with utmost courtesy.

Lu Ming didn't say much, nor did he stop them. He simply said, "I wish you all good fortune in your cultivation and longevity."

"Hopefully, we'll meet again in the future."

"Of course!"

Hearing this, everyone was delighted.

Obtaining high-quality pills might not guarantee a breakthrough or extended life, but the most important thing was that Lu Ming's words had already established a connection and causality with them.

Calling someone a fellow cultivator implied a lot.

In other words, they might have the opportunity to seek Lu Ming's pill crafting services in the future. This step is crucial to ensure the pill's effectiveness and safety. It involves testing the pill on a lower-level cultivator to gauge its effects.

"I'll do it!"

Someone volunteered, their voice filled with determination.

"Thank you, Lu Ming."

Lu Ming nodded, his expression softening slightly.

"You're welcome."

Not just him. In fact, any Pill Refinement Master willing to step forward and express their desire to take on several seventh-level disciples as adopted sons and daughters...

Within three days, their threshold would be trampled! Everyone wants to suck up.

However, someone like Saggybeard, shameless and unconcerned with his image, was indeed rare.

~

Pill crafting required time.

Everyone remained patient as Lu Ming maintained his state while crafting the pills in order.

As for West Gate Phoenix's body, it was placed in Lu Ming's storage bag, prepared to deal with it after finishing his tasks.

(End of Chapter)

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