The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 254: Two Ruthless Individuals! Yu Keyue's Defense Crumbles! The Ethereal Realm! (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 254: Two Ruthless Individuals! Yu Keyue's Defense Crumbles! The Ethereal Realm! (Part 1)

Chapter 254: Two Ruthless Individuals! Yu Keyue's Defense Crumbles! The Ethereal Realm! (Part 1)

The unexpected turn of events unfolded at a dizzying pace.

From the moment Ji Haoyue appeared to the time when Yu Keyue's attempt at self-destruction failed and she was captured, it all happened within just a few breaths.

Many of the onlookers hadn't even fully grasped what had transpired before everything came to a sudden end.

As they snapped back to their senses, there was a resounding 'Boom,' akin to an explosion.

"What just happened?"

"Ji Haoyue, Xiao Ling'er, Long Ao Jiao, Lu Ming..."

"No, am I dreaming? Or is there something wrong with my eyes? I can't believe I'm seeing this—the Bright Moon Sect and the Moon Embrace Sect... joining forces?!"

"Deadly enemies, working together?"

"What?"

The situation seemed preposterous to everyone.

No one could have imagined such a scenario, yet here it was, unfolding right before their eyes.

The Bright Moon Sect and the Moon Embrace Sect had formed an alliance!

They had captured the fake Ji Haoyue.

"I understand now!"

Someone slapped their thigh and exclaimed, "It's all fake! Everything is fake!"

"???"

"What do you mean everything is fake? Are both Ji Haoyues imposters? That can't be, right?"

"What you're trying to say is that both Ji Haoyues are fake, and the two sects haven't actually joined forces. This is all a show staged by the Moon Embrace Sect, but why go to such lengths just to put pressure on the Bright Moon Sect?"

"Nonsense! What are you thinking? I'm saying that the Xiao Ling'er who killed Lu Zhicai and the others was fake, and the Ji Haoyue who appeared earlier was also an imposter. Someone is secretly stirring up trouble between the two sects, but they've been found out!"

"That's exactly why they would put aside their enmity and work together for now..."

"Damn! That does make sense."

"Then, who is behind all this?"

"What guts! The person behind this is playing with fire."

"Indeed, they're playing with fire, but I never thought they'd end up burning themselves in the process."

"Playing with fire and getting burned? That's not certain yet, as the dust hasn't settled..."

"You mean the person behind this isn't afraid of the two sects joining forces?!"

"..."

...

"You've got guts."

Ji Haoyue stared at Yu Kuo Yue and spoke in a cold tone, "You killed my sect's Sacred Son, Celestial Pride, and Elders. You even dared to use my entire sect as a pawn, and you truly have guts."

"The force backing you has even more audacity."

Yu Kuo Yue remained silent, her head bowed as if she hadn't heard a word.

'Missions' rarely went smoothly, and she had anticipated such a possibility. Still, she hadn't expected to be exposed so quickly.

At that moment, a sudden realization hit her—Xiao Ling'er's visit to the Bright Moon Sect was clearly suspicious.

Recalling the details...

It was as if she had been a fish biting the bait, oblivious and happy to be hooked.

No!

How...

When did she become so foolish? In that instant, she felt a surge of despair and frustration.

Her despair wasn't due to her capture.

It was more about how she could suddenly act so stupidly.

It was almost unbearable to face!

Slap!

Yu Kuo Yue remained silent, but Long Ao Jiao wasn't one to let it slide. She raised her hand and struck her with two powerful blows, causing Yu Kuo Yue's eyes to see stars.

"You?!"

Yu Kuo Yue lifted her head and glared at Long Ao Jiao.

"A warrior can be killed but not humiliated!"

"Humiliated? I've already humiliated you, and what can you do about it?" Long Ao Jiao chuckled.

Humiliated? You dare to humiliate me after hurting my dear Ling'er earlier?

Long Ao Jiao wasn't afraid of such threats.

Lin Fan also appeared, floating lightly towards Ji Haoyue.

The latter turned to look at him.

They locked eyes, neither speaking, but nodding in understanding.

Despite being enemies, they shared a common foe at this moment, temporarily setting aside their grudges to deal with the immediate issue.

This had been agreed upon beforehand.

However, it didn't mean their relationship was amicable, nor did it imply they would 'cooperate wholeheartedly.'

It was more like...

They were strangers working towards the same goal.

Moreover, they weren't just strangers; if the opportunity arose to hinder the other, neither would hesitate.

Like what had just happened.

Ji Haoyue clearly had the chance to act, but he hesitated for a moment, allowing Lu Ming to rescue Xiao Ling'er... Although even if he hadn't, Long Ao Jiao and Gou Sheng would have intervened, it still revealed that Ji Haoyue wasn't entirely trustworthy.

The most trust one could place in him was that he wouldn't take the initiative to harm members of the Moon Embrace Sect during this encounter.

It seemed that Ji Haoyue was well aware of this.

This 'understanding' had already been established at this point.

"Speak."

Lin Fan spoke, "Who are you, and who sent you here?"

"What identity?"

"Hmph, the evil deeds committed by your two sects are countless. Those who wish for your destruction are as numerous as the hairs on an ox. One more or less doesn't matter. Can't I seek revenge?"

Yu Kuo Yue responded with a cold laugh, her face filled with 'hatred,' and not a hint of 'deception.'

Hearing this, Lin Fan smiled.

Oh, so you want to play this game with me?

Such a familiar scene...

Lu Ming smiled as well.

Damn.

I used this very excuse to recruit people and destroy the Xi Men family.

"You won't know until you're in the coffin."

Ji Haoyue didn't believe her and was about to use some torturous secret technique to make her 'enjoy' it.

But Lin Fan stopped him.

"Ji Zongzhu, hold on."

"We're all civilized people; let's maintain our dignity."

Ji Haoyue: "???"

What do you mean 'we're civilized'? I'm not some scholar; I'm a cultivator!

He shot Lin Fan a glare but still cast a torturous secret technique. In an instant, Yu Kuo Yue's face contorted, and her entire body began to convulse, but she gritted her teeth and remained silent.

You little...

Are you in your rebellious phase?

Lin Fan smiled, but didn't argue. He used his essence energy to forcefully lift Yu Kuo Yue's head, "You're still maintaining your transformation technique, right?"

"Why don't you revert to your original appearance and let us see?"

Yu Kuo Yue...

Bang!

She released her transformation technique, revealing her true appearance.

An exceptionally beautiful middle-aged woman.

But then again, cultivators, especially those at the Eighth Realm, rarely had ugly appearances, unless they had some special preferences.

However, seeing her true face, Lin Fan rolled his eyes slightly, "You, at this point, are still trying to frame others."

"If my guess is correct, your current appearance is actually the face of your true enemy, right?"

"I don't understand what you're saying," Yu Kuo Yue gritted her teeth in response.

"Oh, right, right, you don't know."

Lin Fan crossed his arms, using his essence energy to draw something in the air.

Seeing this, Ji Haoyue, who had intended to send Yu Kuo Yue's appearance back to the sect to have the elders investigate her identity, paused and frowned as he watched Lin Fan's performance.

A moment later, a woman's face appeared before everyone's eyes.

Yu Kuo Yue took a glance and her expression changed instantly.

Buzz...

In Lin Fan's eyes, stars suddenly appeared and celestial bodies revolved.

However, this guy narrowed his eyes, ensuring that only Yu Kuo Yue was in his line of sight... After all, there were men and disciples around, and it wouldn't be appropriate to look at her freely.

Unfortunately, he couldn't avoid it.

She was being held by Long Ao Jiao! Even if he looked away, he could still see both of them.

Cough!!!

Lin Fan said with a hint of playfulness, "Under my eyes, your transformation technique that you're so proud of is nothing special, and you can't escape my perception."

"They can't see through it, but I can."

Ji Haoyue glanced at Lin Fan.

Feeling slightly displeased, he thought, "This kid is really putting on an act, damn it."

He wanted to act surprised as well, but he didn't know how.

As for his own tormenting methods and secret techniques, they were difficult to endure, but compared to this 'heart-stirring technique', it seemed to be more effective, huh?

"..."

Yu Kuo Yue's expression changed dramatically.

She knew she couldn't hide anymore.

With her true identity exposed, if Lan Yue Sect and Hao Yue Sect wanted to investigate, they would definitely be able to find out.

At most, it would just take some more time to gradually trace back to the Northeastern Domain and the Yu Clan.

But... they would definitely be able to find out!

"Sigh."

Yu Kuo Yue sighed softly and reverted to her original appearance, saying, "Since it's like this, then so be it. Whether it's killing, torture, or any other torment, I'll leave it to you."

"But you won't get a single word from me."

"Just investigate yourself!"

She had been captured and couldn't resist anymore.

The only thing she could do now was to buy some time.

It's better for them to investigate slowly than to tell them everything now.

However, once they find out about the Yu Clan, there might be big trouble.

Fortunately, the young master is now at the peak of his power, and with the young lady's influence within the Shi Clan, the Shi Clan would definitely not ignore this matter. It should be manageable, right?

Thinking of this, Yu Kuo Yue suddenly felt relieved.

As long as the entire Yu Clan is safe, what's a little suffering for herself?

"I believe you're not afraid of any torture or death, otherwise, you wouldn't have been so bold," Lin Fan said with a slight smile. "But sometimes, some tortures might be a little different from what you imagine."

"Ji Zongzhu."

"I heard that your Hao Yue Sect has some business dealings with He Huan Sect?"

Hearing the name He Huan Sect, Yu Kuo Yue's expression changed slightly.

Ji Haoyue also felt a little uncomfortable, "Nonsense! How could our sect have any business dealings with He Huan Sect? We're just familiar with some individuals within it."

Speaking of He Huan Sect, it was also a very powerful and arrogant force.

Its headquarters were in the Central State.

It had branches in all eight domains.

There were He Huan Sect branches and He Huan Lou in almost every immortal city, big or small.

So, even though He Huan Sect seemed easy to bully, it was actually thriving, and few dared to provoke it.

Once, even a super-first-class force tried to mess with He Huan Sect and ended up disappearing.

As for He Huan Sect's business...

It was naturally well-known.

Watching Yu Kuo Yue's changing expressions, Lin Fan said, "It's all the same, all the same."

"Knowing the right people is all that matters."

"I'm saying, a woman as charming and alluring as you, at the peak of the Eighth Realm, should fetch a good price, right?"

"..."

Damn!

This guy... he's ruthless! Killing someone is one thing, but to sell a person like her? For her, this kind of insult was far worse than killing her. Ji Haoyue was secretly shocked.

She must not fall into the hands of such a person.

Otherwise, it would be like signing her death warrant!

"Of course."

"Heroes don't ask for origins, and treasures don't ask for their sources."

"He Huan Sect has a wide range of businesses."

"Such a beauty, a 'good family' joining halfway, is a rare treasure."

"If sold to He Huan Sect, she'll likely be taken to the Central State. The nobles, second-generation immortals, and powerful beings there would surely love her."

"And given her popularity..."

Ji Haoyue stroked his chin, pretending to ponder.

While cursing Lin Fan inwardly, he had to play along at this moment.

"I estimate giving birth once a year, and ten times in eight years shouldn't be a big problem."

"And since her bloodline is strong, the children she bears will likely be talented as well. He Huan Sect will value them, and they might even become top-ranked in the future!"

Damn!

Lin Fan was also shocked by these words.

Well!

You, Ji Haoyue, I thought you were a decent person with your thick eyebrows and big eyes.

As a result, you're going to flip the tables and intensify the situation!

I was merely threatening her with her personal honor, but you even brought her children into this?

Damn!

In the future, one must never fall into his hands, or else, one will suffer a great crime.

As soon as Ji Haoyue spoke, Yu Keyue's expression became noticeably off.

She gritted her teeth and looked at Lin Fan and Ji Haoyue, as if staring at demons emerging from the abyss.

"Are you... still human?" she asked through gritted teeth.

"You... and you dare call yourselves leaders of the righteous sects?" she blurted out.

"When did I ever say I was the leader of some righteous sect?" Lin Fan chuckled. "I've never liked putting up a facade or setting up a persona. It's tiring and too easy to crumble."

"We're just an ordinary sect, focusing on diligent cultivation and striving for progress."

"So, don't try to pressure me with these trivial matters."

"Speak up, and I'll give you a quick death. Otherwise, you'll spend the rest of your life in the Joyful Union Sect."

Ji Haoyue frowned.

His words made it sound like he was a leader of a righteous sect, and now he was being shameless and unqualified as the sect leader.

Damn it!

He followed up immediately, "Don't you dare threaten me, the sect leader of Bright Moon Sect. How can you judge us?"

"Speak, or not?"

"..."

"..."

Yu Keyue was afraid.

She wasn't afraid of death.

Facing various torturous secret techniques, she wouldn't be too terrified, and she had even specifically trained for such 'resistance' before.

But the thought of being sold to the Joyful Union Sect, being treated cheaply every day, with no ability to refuse...

A jade pillow for a thousand people, a pair of lips for ten thousand people!

Regardless of height, weight, or even having sores on the head and flowing mucus on the feet, she couldn't refuse.

And they wanted her to give birth to ten children in eight years! The most terrifying part was that they even planned to... just thinking about it made her shudder!

"Go ahead."

She suddenly sneered, "You want to know who sent me? I'll tell you, it's the Shi Clan from the Northeastern Domain!"

"I'm from the Shi Clan!"

"If you have the guts, go and exterminate the Shi Clan! Haha!"

Even at this moment, she still played a little trick.

She didn't mention the Yu Clan but claimed to be from the Shi Clan.

Strictly speaking, it wasn't wrong. She was like her young miss's 'dowry,' and currently, she was considered half a member of the Shi Clan.

But her heart ultimately belonged to the Yu Clan.

Although it would be easy to trace back to the Yu Clan through the Shi Clan, at least... it was better than directly mentioning the Yu Clan.

"Swear an oath."

Ji Haoyue solemnly spoke.

Yu Keyue didn't hesitate and immediately swore a Heavenly Oath, stating that she came from the Shi Clan.

She did indeed come directly from the Shi Clan, so there was no fault in that.

"The Shi Clan..."

Lin Fan's eyes narrowed.

Then, he signaled to Long Ao Jiao.

Boom! Long Ao Jiao instantly burst into action, directly killing Yu Keyue, who had been subdued.

"Hmm?"

Ji Haoyue stared coldly, "You killed her before the interrogation was over?"

"Hmm?"

Lin Fan feigned confusion, "The interrogation wasn't over?"

"You didn't ask about the mastermind behind this!"

"Oh, I forgot. But it doesn't matter. It must be the Shi Clan or a force related to them. Let's just do it."

"Ji Sect Leader, what are your thoughts?"

"Or perhaps, Ji Sect Leader, you still suspect our Bright Moon Sect?"

Ji Haoyue: "..."

Damn it, you've said everything. What else can I say?

"Hmph!"

He brushed his sleeves and left.

Lu Ming also followed behind him, remaining silent from start to finish.

Avoiding suspicion!

"Don't leave."

But Lin Fan shouted, "How can we deal with them without a plan? Your Bright Moon Sect can't just let it go, can you?"

"Should we swallow this humiliation?"

"But it's true, the Shi Clan is one of the three strongest ancient clans in the Northeastern Domain..."

Ji Haoyue suddenly stopped and turned back, saying coldly, "What does our sect have to do with you?"

"This grudge, our sect will avenge!"

"But how we avenge it is none of your concern, and there's no need to report to you."

"Just make sure you don't get in our way when the time comes!"

After saying this, Ji Haoyue left with a swagger.

He...

Upon hearing that they were from the Shi Clan, he felt a chill run down his spine.

For a moment, he wanted to back down.

But this matter had already caused a huge stir. If he backed down now, it would be a loss of face for the Bright Moon Sect!

As soon as Lin Fan spoke up, it was as if he had become a loudspeaker, making it impossible for Ji Haoyue to back down.

Their Sacred Son had been killed because the opponent was strong. Should they act like cowards now?

But if the opponent wasn't strong, they wouldn't dare to play this game of driving away the tiger to devour the wolf!

Wasn't it obvious?

Once they started investigating, how could they give up after finding the true culprit?

If he gave up, wouldn't he become a laughingstock?

"Damn it."

Ji Haoyue rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on. "This matter requires a long-term plan."

"Elder Lu, do you have any ideas?

(End of Chapter)

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