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Chapter 301: You Call Yourselves Sword Cultivators? Strategy to Conquer the Second Elder! (Part 2)
Chapter 301: You Call Yourselves Sword Cultivators? Strategy to Conquer the Second Elder! (Part 2)
It would be better to temporarily pretend and collect evidence afterward, rather than staying here and being stuck on this snowy cliff.
He could also reveal Lu Ming's true face...
Thinking of this, the Second Elder lightly nodded.
"Okay, I agree with you!"
"Ah."
"Speaking of which, I might be getting old and confused, or perhaps it's just my prejudice. Elder Lu, let's open up and let our ideas clash and collide."
"Let's see whose idea is more suitable."
"That's great!"
Wen Ruyan was delighted.
Lu Ming smiled slightly, "Okay."
"It's a great improvement to acknowledge your mistakes. It's good that you, Second Elder, can calm down."
After that, the two engaged in a deeper exchange.
It was about their differing understandings of the sect's development and ideals.
In the end...
The Second Elder was a hawkish figure.
A strong hawk.
In his eyes, anyone who wasn't 'hawkish' was problematic.
Lu Ming's question was even more outrageous.
Lu Ming scoffed, "So, if you don't act impulsively and without considering the consequences, there's a problem? Have you ever thought about the sect? Have you ever thought about the many elders and disciples of our sect?"
"Nonsense! Why wouldn't I consider them?" The Second Elder slammed the table and glared.
"You consider them? You're quick to fight and quick to sacrifice. Who is it that fights and sacrifices? Whose lives are at stake? Aren't they the lives of our sect's elders and disciples?"
"Are their lives not worth anything? Do they deserve to die?"
"What do you mean by 'deserve to die'?" The Second Elder was unconvinced. "This is necessary for the sect's development! Someone must sacrifice and pay the price. Even if they die in battle, they die gloriously for the sect!"
"Then why can't it be you?"
"Who says it can't be me? I'm ready to die for the sect, but..."
"But?"
Lu Ming scoffed, "If the people suffer, the country suffers."
"For the sect, ordinary disciples and elders are the 'people'."
"In cultivation, we seek freedom and longevity. Ask them, how many are willing to fight to the death without hesitation?"
"How many are willing to live with their heads on the line, not knowing if they'll see tomorrow?"
"How can you not know if you'll see tomorrow?" The Second Elder was still unconvinced. "The sacrifices now are for a better future..."
Lu Ming interrupted firmly, "That sounds good, but is it worth sacrificing so many lives for a better future?"
"But there are clearly ways to develop without sacrificing so many lives, or at least not sacrificing so many lives. Why insist on using blood to fight?"
"Who isn't afraid of death?"
"Who wants to die?"
"Developing well, and ultimately resolving everything peacefully, isn't that better?"
"Why insist on sacrificing batch after batch of people?"
"Will our sect's Heroic Spirit Monument run out of space?"
"How many more Heroic Spirit Monuments does the Second Elder plan to build?"
Lu Ming's words were like blades, constantly piercing the Second Elder, causing his expression to change repeatedly.
"But... but if someone attacks us, should we hide like cowards?"
"You're wrong!"
Lu Ming's voice deepened, "Be flexible when needed, and firm when needed."
"When it's time to fight, I'll naturally fight, but when it's not, why insist on fighting?"
"If someone attacks us, I'll be the first to step up, and I'd never hide behind others."
"But if it's not the time to fight, but I'd never be impulsive, and I'd never treat the lives of our sect's elders and disciples as a joke, as a sacrifice for so-called 'bravery'!"
Hearing this, Wen Ruyan couldn't help but nod in agreement.
It was too well said!
It resonated deeply with her.
Actually... how many people are willing to risk their lives without hesitation?
But when it's time to risk it all, who would back down?
Doing things should always consider the situation!
Seeing Wen Ruyan's agreement, the Second Elder became even more annoyed, but he also felt a hint of unease. Could it be that he was wrong all these years?
However, he still refused to admit it.
Stubbornly, he said, "So you think you're right?"
"Young people are sharp-tongued and quick to act. Do you have the strength to be the first to step up?"
"What right do you have to be the first? Is it because of your mouth?"
"Strength..."
"You'll see." Lu Ming replied calmly.
"Good!"
The Second Elder coldly humphed, "Then let this old man here test you."
"..."
What to do? I really want to say 'don't even think about it'!
I really want to say 'The Wudang King' greets~
Ahem.
Calm down.
"Then please, I also want to learn from you. I want to see just how strong you are, Second Elder, who is so eager to let people fight to the death."
"Good, good, good!"
"Young people are arrogant and don't know their place. They don't put me in their eyes at all."
"Since that's the case, let's spar!"
The Second Elder smiled.
Originally, he thought he couldn't win the argument, so he had to make up for it in other ways to regain some face.
He didn't think he would agree, but...
He agreed?!
Hey! Then I won't hold back.
"Wait!"
Wen Ruyan was anxious, "Second Elder, you've already reached the peak of the Eighth Realm, and you're well-versed in many secret techniques within the sect. You..."
"No problem."
"Although I'm young and my realm is insufficient, I still believe I have some talent. Moreover, I'm also willing to fight and sacrifice."
Lu Ming declared, "Since the Second Elder wants to fight, then let's fight."
"It's also to let the Second Elder know that I'm not just talking nonsense and I'm not just all talk."
"But..."
"Second Elder, if I win, what then?"
"If you win, what then?"
"Can you believe it?" Lu Ming asked in a low voice.
"Huh?!"
The Second Elder was instantly enraged.
Questioning whether he could be trusted?
This was simply outrageous, even more so than questioning his strength!
"Good, good, good. I'll make a Heavenly Dao Vow here. If I lose this fight, from now on, I'll follow your lead."
"But if you lose..."
"Then I'll also follow your lead." Lu Ming replied.
In his heart, he could barely contain his laughter.
Brilliant!
He had only wanted to prove his strength, but who would've thought that you would give him such an opportunity?
How could he possibly let this slip by?
"Alright, alright, let's make a Heavenly Dao Vow together!"
The Second Elder was overjoyed.
He realized that he truly couldn't argue with Lu Ming.
By the end, he was almost convinced by Lu Ming.
But what about his reputation? How could he admit his mistake? Besides, he still wanted to persist, but he couldn't win the argument. What should he do? This bet suddenly gave him a glimmer of hope. If he defeated Lu Ming, wouldn't everything be perfectly resolved? How brilliant! It would save him from wasting his breath.
Moreover...
He truly couldn't out-talk him.
As for losing?
He hadn't considered that!
The Moonlight Sect wasn't the Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty.
He wasn't one of those Eighth Realm cultivators from the Sun Moon Immortal Dynasty.
As the Second Elder of the Moonlight Sect...
As an existence at the peak of the Eighth Realm...
How could his strength be weak?
Lu Ming had just broken through to the Seventh Realm!
Heaven's Pride?
Hmph! Who wasn't a Heaven's Pride in their youth?
When he was young, did he need to tell you that his name was known throughout the world?
Boom!
The two immediately made a Heavenly Dao Vow, and amidst the rolling thunder, the vow was established.
"Let's fight!"
The Second Elder laughed, elated and unable to contain himself.
"Then I won't hold back!"
Lu Ming drew his sword...
After all, his public identity was that of a Great Master of Alchemy and a Heaven-Talented Swordsman.
At this moment, using Sword Dao to fight was the most suitable choice.
"Come, show me your skills!"
The Second Elder stood with his arms crossed, floating in the sky, "Young man, you're too confident. Today, I'll teach you what it means to respect your elders."
"Is that so?"
Lu Ming smiled.
"Then..."
"Be careful, 'Senior'."
"Sword..."
"Twenty-Three!"
Boom!
A terrifying Sword Intent instantly filled the entire Reflection Cliff.
Everything around them froze!
The snowflakes that were scattered by the wind, the clothes that changed shape from the wind, and even the cold wind itself were all frozen in place, as if they had taken on a solid form.
The Second Elder was no exception!
Moreover, he was the first to be affected!
His eyes widened, filled with shock.
How...
How could this be?!
"Move, move!"
He watched helplessly as Lu Ming's Divine Soul left his body, floating towards him as if it were the only thing capable of movement in this frozen world, and that sword finger was already pointing at him.
The Second Elder panicked!
His heart trembled, wanting to break free from this seal, wanting to counterattack.
But...
He couldn't do anything!
No, it wasn't that his methods were ineffective.
Rather, being completely 'sealed' and 'frozen', he was unable to use any of the techniques he was proud of.
He could only float there like a statue, watching helplessly as the sword finger drew closer to his forehead.
Furthermore...
Even at this moment, he still stood with his arms crossed, a profound and unreadable smile on his face, with a hint of 'unruly defiance'...
But damn it!
Who was this defiance for?
This profound and unreadable demeanor...
Wasn't this a slap in the face?!
Pop~
Lu Ming's sword finger finally landed lightly on the Second Elder's forehead.
A soft sound, as if nothing had happened.
But the Second Elder instantly understood that he had lost.
He had lost completely!
Because Lu Ming had actually sent a weak Sword Intent into his Sea of Consciousness!
And he, couldn't defend against it at all!
In other words, even his Divine Soul had been 'frozen'.
Only his thoughts were still active.
Under these circumstances, if Lu Ming wanted to kill him, he wouldn't be able to stop him. He would definitely be killed!
He had lost, lost completely.
He had lost to the point of despair.
This...
This was the true Heaven's Pride!
Lu Ming's Divine Soul returned, and everything around them resumed.
The Second Elder panted heavily, looking at Lu Ming with a completely changed expression.
To be honest, he was a bit dazed at this moment.
In his daze, he also felt shocked and desperate.
And all of this was due to Lu Ming's incredibly powerful strength.
He...
He really couldn't understand how Lu Ming was so strong.
He was so strong, it was almost abnormal!
In terms of strength, he wasn't weak at all!
If among the Eighth Realm cultivators, Sect Master Ji Haoyue was undoubtedly the first and belonged to the T0 level, then he, at the very least, was part of the second batch, a T1-level existence.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be qualified to be the Second Elder of the Moonlight Sect!
But...
You, a young man who had just entered the Seventh Realm, defeated me in an instant?
Even if I was caught off guard.
Even if I was struck by lightning for showing off, but when you drew your sword, I couldn't even move, let alone resist. This was too absurd and heaven-defying!
This...
This strength!
The Second Elder's expression suddenly changed.
He thought of a problem.
With Lu Ming's strength, if he wanted to deal with him, or even assassinate him, would he have any chance of survival?
None!
Absolutely no chance of survival!
He wouldn't even know who killed him!
What use was sacrificing himself, or using his death to expose Lu Ming? His carefully laid plans, under such absolute strength, were meaningless!
It was all bullshit!
Bullshit within bullshit!
He could think of this, and Lu Ming could definitely think of it too.
But, Lu Ming hadn't taken action against him. Until he suggested a fight or a spar, Lu Ming hadn't even considered attacking. Instead, he wanted to persuade him with reason and emotion, to make him 'change his mind'.
This...
What kind of broad-mindedness was this?
Could it be...
That he had actually wronged Lu Ming?
Elder Lu Ming had no issues; their disagreement was merely a clash of ideals.
Perhaps, it was himself who had the problem?
Could it be because of...
Jealousy?!
At this moment, Elder Two pondered deeply, but couldn't pinpoint any fault in Lu Ming.
If Lu Ming truly had an issue, and he, Elder Two, had been so confrontational, then Lu Ming could have easily assassinated him without a trace, and no one would know how he died.
After all...
If the roles were reversed, Elder Two would have done the same!
With his absolute strength, you dare to confront me repeatedly? You'll see if I decide to kill you or not.
Yet, Lu Ming didn't do that.
Doesn't this prove the problem lies elsewhere?
Therefore...
The one with the issue, the one who is wrong, is truly himself!
I...
I'm not a decent person!
Shameful!
Unparalleled shame.
"Elder Lu."
Looking at Lu Ming, who had already stopped and was standing with a smile, Elder Two felt ashamed and bowed, "I understand."
"It's all my fault."
"All along, I judged you with a petty mind."
"Fortunately, I've realized my mistake and am sincerely convinced. I hope it's not too late, and I only ask that Elder Lu doesn't hold a grudge."
"From now on, I'm willing to follow Elder Lu, to open up territories and expand our Sect!"
"Please, Elder Lu..."
"Forget my past foolishness."
He bowed.
Sincerely convinced.
Lu Ming smiled slightly and nodded, then helped him up, "Elder Two, your words are too kind."
"In the end, we just have differing ideals."
"We're all doing it for the Sect, who's to say who's right or wrong?"
"It's good to clear the air."
"In the future, let's work together to develop the Sect."
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Elder Two nodded repeatedly, his face filled with a smile, "Together, let's develop the Sect!"
"That's how it should be, that's how it should be."
At this moment, Wen Ruyan, who had been worried about Lu Ming and was even considering contacting Elder One and others for help, was now left dumbfounded.
She was also captivated.
Her beautiful eyes fixed on Lu Ming, giggling foolishly.
So strong!
Is this the Elder Lu she admired?
Having just entered the Seventh Realm, he decisively defeated Elder Two, who was at the peak of the Eighth Realm, and did so effortlessly, using just one move!
A true one-hit KO.
Even Master might not be able to do this, right?
Even if Master used all his tricks, he might be able to defeat Elder Two in one move, but it's absolutely impossible for him to do it so effortlessly, and it's even more impossible for Elder Two to not have a hint of resistance before being taken down.
Moreover...
His ability to handle Sect matters and resolve conflicts with Elders is truly admirable.
Indeed!
Following Elder Lu, one can learn so much more.
That Martial Dao...
So powerful!
She narrowed her eyes, especially pleased.
Lu Ming also felt like laughing.
It could only be...
A pleasant surprise.
He hadn't expected to so easily win over Elder Two.
He had only intended to demonstrate his strength, letting the Elders know his capabilities.
As it turned out, Elder Two was so cooperative and even took the Heavenly Dao Vow.
If he didn't take this opportunity, that would truly be a waste of talent.
He'd better watch out for divine retribution!
As for strength...
In fact, Lu Ming had quietly used his Immortal Qi.
Using Immortal Qi to activate Sword Twenty-Three, that's why he was so formidable.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to achieve this level.
Moreover, this move consumed a lot of energy.
It was worth it.
"Elder Two, now that the misunderstanding is cleared, there's no need to stay at the Reflection Cliff."
Lu Ming chuckled, "Let's go down together."
"Now, with the Sect Master absent, the Sect needs people, Elder Two, you can't hide here and slack off!"
"I won't slack off, but this..."
Elder Two hesitated slightly, "My stay at the Reflection Cliff was the Sect Master's punishment. If the Sect Master doesn't give the order, it might be inappropriate for me to leave the Reflection Cliff, right?"
"What's inappropriate?"
"I'm the one involved, and I've already forgiven you. How could the Sect Master continue to make things difficult for you?"
"Or do you think the Sect Master dislikes you and has a grudge against you?"
Lu Ming's smile was like a spring breeze to Elder Two, who scratched his head, "That's natural, how could the Sect Master target me?"
"The Sect Master is fair and impartial, how could he target me?"
"But the Sect Master's face should be considered."
"After all..."
"Aye!"
"No, no!"
Lu Ming began to subtly influence and brainwash him.
"As the saying goes, those who achieve great things don't get caught up in trivialities. With the Sect in need of people, how can we waste time on these formalities?"
"If we delay the Sect's grand plan over these small matters, that would be terrible."
"Elder Two!!!"
"If I were you, as long as it benefits the Sect, even if it means sacrificing myself, or even if it means serving an opposing Sect, I would never frown."
"Don't worry about the Sect Master, when he returns, I'll personally explain everything."
"Let's go down."
"Aye... Elder Lu's words are wise, so I thank you for your magnanimity."
Elder Two felt something was amiss.
But looking at Lu Ming's determined and 'selfless' expression...
Hmm, it must be his imagination.
Soon after, they both descended from the Reflection Cliff.
After they returned, before they could even get comfortable, a challenge shook the heavens and echoed throughout the entire Hao Yue Sect.
"You scums of Hao Yue Sect."
"Hao Yue Sect's scums."
(End of Chapter)
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