The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 301: You Call Yourselves Sword Cultivators? Strategy to Conquer the Second Elder! (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 301: You Call Yourselves Sword Cultivators? Strategy to Conquer the Second Elder! (Part 1)

Chapter 301: You Call Yourselves Sword Cultivators? Strategy to Conquer the Second Elder! (Part 1)

(PS: After reading everyone's comments, I feel the need to say a few words. What should I say? Well, I'll just say this...)

Ahem, just kidding.

Regarding the issue of the Sword Qi Great Wall's Martial Spirit... It's not like it's a mystery that the Sword Qi Great Wall is in trouble, I thought I made it pretty obvious.

If it wasn't in trouble, I wouldn't have written about it. And the blurry scenes that San Ye saw... The foreshadowing is so obvious it's almost like an outline! If they still doubt that it's not worthy of being called the Sword Qi Great Wall, then I'm speechless.

Lastly, these few words are free.)

"Well done."

At this moment,

'Fu Hongxue' suddenly smiled at Ding Jinlong, revealing a pleasant expression, "You may leave now."

"Go and attempt to break through."

"Your future should not end here."

Ding Jinlong nodded.

But he felt helpless.

My future doesn't end here?

Hmph, do you think I'm stupid?

My path is already severed, even in the Immortal World, it's the same.)

Unless I can obtain a rare Heaven-sent treasure, otherwise, there's no way I can move forward even half a step. I'm clear about this, and you all probably understand it better than I do, right? Otherwise, how could I have survived until now?

How could you let me go without possessing my body?

Just because I'm a 'guide'?

But...

Why is this so?

Why...

Would the countless seniors of my Sword Palace, who praised me countless times, whose souls were entangled and who dreamed of entering the Sword Qi Great Wall, allow it to become like this?

The Sword Qi Great Wall still stands.

But...

Where is the Sword Cultivator's Martial Spirit?

Possessing the body of a lower realm mortal...

Just to avoid gossip and recover faster.

Is this something a Sword Cultivator would do?!

Damn!

Are they even Sword Cultivators?

It sounds good, defending against powerful enemies from foreign realms and guarding the Immortal World. Perhaps it's true.

But...

Can't a remnant soul fight?

If my Sword Palace doesn't comply, then they'll open the Immortal Gate and send a sword to my Sword Palace. What does that mean?

Sigh.

Another long sigh.

Ding Jinlong left with a heavy heart.

...

In the Immortal Martial Continent.

Inside the Great Wilderness Sword Palace, everything was calm.

It seemed as if nothing had happened, and they hadn't proactively told anyone what had occurred. To outsiders, it didn't seem like a big deal.

It's just that someone from the Great Wilderness Sword Palace ascended, right?

For the outside world, this was indeed a huge deal, enough to boast about for a long time. But for the Sacred Lands, it wasn't that significant, at least not worth being too surprised about.

Inside the Moon Holding Sect.

Lin Fan knew quite a few things.

But he only knew half of it, and these things couldn't be publicized, so it was limited to the internal core members.

At the same time, he also chatted with the Ten Thousand Flower Saintess Gu Xinglian about this matter for a moment.

He could feel that Gu Xinglian seemed to know something, but due to some concerns, she didn't tell him.

Or perhaps, she only knew the what but not the why?

In any case, this matter was temporarily concluded.

Lin Fan didn't have the strength or energy to pursue it further.

"Speaking of which, the recent focus should still be on the Moonlight Sect."

"Ji Haoyue..."

"Has already left the sect."

...

Inside the Moonlight Sect.

Lu Ming took a deep breath, gazing at Ji Haoyue's departing figure, his eyes gleaming slightly.

"There are only two possibilities for his departure."

"Success or failure."

"Well, that's obvious."

"But after success, he will enter the Ninth Realm, and the Moonlight Sect will also be promoted to a super-first-class sect. If he fails, it will have some impact on the Moonlight Sect, but it won't be too significant."

"But regardless of his success or failure, in the next period of time, I'm highly likely to become the Sect Master."

Lin Fan had 'heard a little' about his appointment as the next Sect Master.

"But compared to that, it's better if Ji Haoyue fails, I'll feel more at ease."

"After all, if he's alive, he'll definitely oppose the Moonlight Sect being taken over by the Moon Holding Sect, and that will be troublesome."

"But on second thought, Ji Haoyue is quite... innocent and adorable. If he dies just like that, it's a pity."

"So, the best choice is for me to firmly control the entire Moonlight Sect, even if Ji Haoyue, as the Sect Master, opposes it, it will be useless, and even..."

"If he opposes, he'll be criticized: Why is the old Sect Master rebelling..."

"So, the best and most wonderful outcome is for him to succeed."

Lu Ming stroked his chin, "I'm not worried about the inner and outer sect disciples, especially the outer sect, which has basically taken my shape. The inner sect is also similar. As long as I find an opportunity to refine a batch of elixirs for them..."

"Next, it's the elders and core disciples."

"But, as for Wen Ruyan and those few sequence disciples..."

Looking at the sequence disciples, Lu Ming thought to himself, "Even if they don't give up and follow me wholeheartedly, they'll probably choose to remain neutral, right?"

"As for the core disciples, although they are important, there are too few of them. If I can win over the elders..."

"Even if Ji Haoyue succeeds, he won't be able to stir up any trouble."

"However, taking over these elders isn't that simple. Relying solely on elixirs and PUA won't be enough, as they are all experienced individuals, not like those youngsters."

"So, I'll have to put more thought into it."

Lu Ming took a deep breath, "Damn it, if necessary, I'll use all three methods."

"Refine elixirs for them!"

"Arrange the PUA!"

"Additionally, I'll show off my strength and abilities by setting up a few traps!"

"Refining elixirs and PUA are easy, that's my specialty."

"But how can I set up traps without leaving my residence?"

Refining elixirs had become second nature to Lu Ming, and he was no less skilled than Xiao Ling'er.

(This chapter is just a small part of the story, please wait for the next update.)

PUA? In the modern world, it may not be much, but in the Immortal Martial Continent, he still has some confidence. While not claiming to be unparalleled, he is absolutely not lacking."

As for showing off...

Especially when it comes to showing off one's strength, it is necessary to plan carefully while remaining within the Moonlight Sect.

"I can't just randomly bring out a few elders to beat them up, can I?"

"..."

"But, it doesn't seem impossible."

Lu Ming suddenly thought of the Second Elder.

This old guy is too 'clear-headed'!

So clear-headed that Lu Ming even wants to kill him, but he has never found the right opportunity, and it's too easy to be suspected! Lu Ming even feels that this old guy might be ready to 'get personally involved' and use his death to 'expose' his plans.

If he were to kill him personally, his identity would likely be exposed.

"Killing him is not appropriate."

"Then I won't kill him, right?"

"He's still at Reflection Cliff, so I can start with him."

"Besides..."

"Besides..."

"I've got it!"

Lu Ming narrowed his eyes.

He had a plan.

"Ruyan."

Lu Ming suddenly stopped and smiled lightly, "Accompany me to Reflection Cliff?"

"Reflection Cliff?"

Wen Ruyan was surprised, "Why is the Elder going to Reflection Cliff?"

"It's better to resolve grudges than to let them fester."

L

Wen Ruyan was pensive and immediately followed.

At the same time.

In the Moon Holding Sect.

Lin Fan looked at Ya Ya and said, "Call your second senior brother and help me with something."

"Remember to always listen to your second senior brother's opinions."

"Yes, Master."

After giving instructions, Ya Ya left.

Looking at Ya Ya's departing figure, Lin Fan couldn't help but chuckle.

It's not that he didn't trust or look down on Ya Ya, but... when it comes to getting things done, no one can match Fan Qiang.

Gou Sheng's name is not undeserved~!

...

Moments later, Fan Qiang and Ya Ya set off.

This guy...

He has 'broken through' again.

Currently at the fourth realm of cultivation, he is considered average within the Moon Holding Sect, belonging to the 'upper-middle' level among the disciples. At least at first glance, he doesn't seem to 'stand out'.

At this moment.

This guy is flipping through intelligence reports, his dead fish eyes slightly turning white.

"Blazing Sun Divine Palace...

Located at the peak of a scorching volcano, it is a sect that cultivates fire-based techniques.

Blazing Sun Divine Palace and Moonlight Sect have a long-standing grudge over the competition for cultivation resources, and there have been numerous conflicts between the two sects.

For the past three thousand years, both disciples and elders of the two sects have fought and died. Although it hasn't escalated into a life-and-death rivalry, they wouldn't miss the chance to cause trouble for each other.

Let's make Blazing Sun Divine Palace the first target."

Ya Ya nodded, "Okay."

Since Master told her to listen to her second senior brother, she'll do just that.

She doesn't dislike Fan Qiang.

In her opinion, her second senior brother is actually quite good, but... he lacks drive.

"As for the second one...

Let it be the Starry Sea Alliance."

"The enmity between us is too ancient to trace, but fortunately, we don't need to worry about it. As long as we leak the information to the Starry Sea Alliance, they will naturally find a way to test or cause trouble."

"The third one...

Shadow Demon Palace."

"This Demon Palace is a bit troublesome, and I estimate that their target is not the Moonlight Sect, but Ji Haoyue, the soon-to-be Ninth Realm cultivator."

"..."

Lin Fan's plan is not complicated.

In summary, it's just a few words: the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

To establish his authority, to show off, and to demonstrate his strength, he needs to make the Moonlight Sect submit willingly. Naturally, this involves causing trouble for the Moonlight Sect.

Then, he will step in, resolve the troubles decisively, and put the Moonlight Sect back on track.

Who is the most suitable to cause this trouble? Of course, it's these rival forces of the Moonlight Sect.

Speaking of which, this is also an opportunity to make the Moon Holding Sect a part of the Moonlight Sect, as it has always been~!

So, these enemies will likely shift their focus to the Moon Holding Sect.

Of course, the prerequisite is...

The success of the plan.

However, Lin Fan is cautious, and he fears that Ya Ya might not do it well, so he even asks Gou Sheng to take charge. He believes that Gou Sheng is the professional for such tasks.

Regarding this, he doesn't underestimate himself.

Ya Ya delivers the messages to the various forces without anyone noticing their identities, and even without their personal involvement, the relevant information is delivered.

Even these major forces don't find anything inappropriate.

Instead, they all believe this is the result of their powerful intelligence systems, and naturally, there is no suspicion.

Subsequently, they all begin to strategize.

Inside the Blazing Sun Divine Palace.

The Palace Master looks around and laughs, "What a great opportunity!"

"Ji Haoyue is not in the sect, and the Moonlight Sect is currently leaderless. This time, we will make them understand why the flowers are so red, and let them know the might of our Blazing Sun Divine Palace!"

"Bring everyone, and follow this Palace Master to the Moonlight Sect!"

"Yes, Palace Master!"

Inside the Blazing Sun Divine Palace, everyone is extremely excited.

...

Inside the Starry Sea Alliance.

The Alliance Master coldly smiles, "Ji Haoyue has quite the audacity, not going earlier or later, but choosing this Golden Age to seek a breakthrough."

"This is our chance.

"Quickly make the arrangements!"

"..."

...

Shadow Demon Palace.

"Oh?"

"This information is indeed valuable."

"A Quasi-Ninth Realm cultivator, Ji Haoyue, sounds impressive, but in reality, he's still at the Eighth Realm. As long as we surround and kill him, our sect will obtain an Eighth Realm Great Perfection Corpse Puppet!"

"Moreover, as the Sect Master of the Moon Holding Sect, he must possess many treasures and resources!"

"This time, I, the Palace Master, will personally take action."

"Remember to bring more people!"

"..."

...

Under Lu Ming's arrangements, a hidden undercurrent targeting the Moon Holding Sect began to surge.

However, Lu Ming, at this moment, was unaware of their choice. Accompanying Wen Ruyan, they arrived at Reflection Cliff.

The Moon Holding Sect's Reflection Cliff stood tall in the depths of the sect, surrounded by mountains. The cliff walls were steep, as if piercing through the clouds.

The area was perpetually shrouded in cold mist, and the biting wind blew against the sparse and ice-sealed vegetation on the cliff, creating a rustling sound.

At the top of the cliff, there was only a huge stone standing, with the words "Reflection" carved on it. The characters were powerful and vigorous, exuding a sense of loneliness and heaviness.

The deep abyss below seemed to swallow all sounds, making this place even more solitary and cold.

Beneath the abyss, there was the 'Weak Water Three Thousand'.

This was a special 'Heavy Water'.

If a cultivator fell into it, even with insufficient strength, they would sink to the bottom in an instant, or even be 'dissolved', turning into a pile of white bones! Moreover, above the Weak Water, there were special 'Runes' that prohibited flight!

There was only a single iron cable, which was the only way to reach the Reflection Cliff.

Stepping over the iron cable, they landed on the Reflection Cliff.

Lu Ming and Wen Ruyan immediately saw the already snow-covered... snowman.

"Second Elder."

Wen Ruyan spoke softly, "Elder Lu has come to see you."

"Lu Ming?"

The snowman slowly opened his eyes, and the Second Elder's eyes were filled with vigilance, "Why are you here?"

"I don't need your fake concern!"

"One day, I will expose your true face."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ming shook his head and sighed, "Ah, Second Elder, I truly don't understand why you harbor such deep resentment towards me."

"But today, I've come to have an open conversation with you."

"Not talking about turning swords into plowshares, but rather, I want to lay everything out and have an open discussion to make things clear."

"This way, it's better than you constantly targeting me, only to be punished by the Sect Master again, right?"

"Moreover, you and I are both doing this for the development of the Moon Holding Sect. In the end, at most, it's just a difference in our ideas. In a sect, there isn't only one path to development!"

"We can completely have an open conversation."

"Let's have an open talk!"

"If you have any questions, let's solve them here on the Reflection Cliff."

"If you convince me, from now on, I'll listen to you."

"But if you can't convince me, from now on, please help me and lend your strength for the development of the sect."

"Help you? That's a joke!" The Second Elder coldly chuckled and stood up.

Crack, crack, crack!

Pfft...

The snow on his body fell, and a powerful aura spread.

"Having an open conversation with you is fine!"

"But you want me to help you?"

"No!"

Lu Ming hadn't even spoken yet, but as the Holy Maiden and Taoist Apprentice, Wen Ruyan was already dissatisfied. She said, "Second Elder, do you have to go this far?"

"We've all witnessed Elder Lu's actions."

"For the development of the sect, Elder Lu has even..."

She mentioned how Elder Lu had been working hard for the sect's development, almost to the point of 'working himself to death'. The Second Elder's expression changed slightly as he listened.

"Moreover, before this, you've always been targeting Elder Lu, while Elder Lu has repeatedly tolerated you."

"Furthermore, Elder Lu has personally come this time, wanting to have an open conversation with you and work together for the sect's development, but you act like this, it's too disheartening!"

At this point, Wen Ruyan took a deep breath and said, "If you still insist on targeting him like this, then... I can only truthfully inform the Sect Master!"

"I believe that with the Sect Master's temper, once he knows what you've done, this Reflection Cliff, you probably won't be able to leave for a long time."

The Second Elder frowned, "You're threatening me?!"

"I'm just speaking the truth."

Wen Ruyan was speechless.

How is this a threat?

"Speaking the truth?"

"You little brat, I've watched you grow up since you were young. Do you remember when you used to follow me around, calling me 'Second Grandpa'?

"But now you treat me like this..."

"How long have you known Lu Ming?"

"So you're not distant?"

"Distant?" Wen Ruyan shook her head, "I call this helping the unjust! Second Elder, you're too biased and unreasonable. Why not relax a little, put down your prejudice, and have a sincere conversation?"

Second Elder: "..."

He was so angry that his veins were popping, and his whole body was throbbing.

So infuriating!

He clearly felt that Lu Ming was suspicious, and there were many doubts about him. It's just that he didn't have any concrete evidence yet, so why was he being accused of targeting Lu Ming?

Shouldn't he be the one being targeted?

In the end, it's the other way around? Everyone is blaming him?

What is this? So infuriating! The Second Elder covered his heart, feeling like he was about to be infuriated to death. His heart ached, and the pain was extremely intense!

But...

He wasn't stupid either.

If he continued to go against the flow, what use would there be in being punished to 'guard' the Reflection Cliff for a long time?

(End of Chapter)

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