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Chapter 306: The Sect's Crisis (Part 2)
Chapter 306: The Sect's Crisis (Part 2)
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Fck, Elder One does have a problem!
Gradually...
Almost everyone felt that Elder One was suspicious.
Even if they didn't dare to speak, but...
Their gazes towards Elder One changed.
Their eyes were filled with complexity.
Elder One was utterly bewildered.
He was worried about the crisis facing the sect and Ji Haoyue's safety.
As if someone had poked him with their eyes, creating ten thousand and eight thousand holes.
What the hell is going on?
He scanned with his Divine Consciousness and discovered that almost all the elders were looking at him with strange and peculiar gazes.
Elder One: "..."
"It's not that."
"Why are you all looking at me like that?"
"Do I have flowers on my face?"
He asked with a frown, feeling confused.
"It's nothing."
"Yes, right, it's nothing!"
"I just wanted to look at you, Elder One."
"Yes, yes, it's nothing. Elder One, don't take it to heart. Let's work together and deal with the current predicament first."
"If we delay any further..."
"Our Haoyue Sect will truly be in danger!"
The elders exchanged glances, but their gazes became even more peculiar, making Elder One's scalp tingle and his body feel uneasy. He couldn't help but want to find out what was going on.
What the hell is happening?
...
"Elder Two is indeed... a great person."
Lu Ming secretly cursed in his heart.
He was truly a rare great person in the world!
It's too good!
This god-like assist, I can't help but give a thumbs up.
So...
"It's time for me to start the third step."
The first step was to merge the Pill Tower, further enhancing the strength and appeal of the Moon Embrace Sect.
The second step was the crisis of the Bright Moon Sect!
Let the Bright Moon Sect feel the crisis, making everyone anxious and fearful, truly shocked and sleepless.
As for the third step...
It was to make the crisis real, letting the Bright Moon Sect 'bleed' and despair, only then... when they are at their wits' end, will they have a chance to turn to the Moon Embrace Sect.
However...
The grand formation of the Bright Moon Sect is very troublesome.
If it's not broken from the inside, it might take several days to break through from the outside.
Several days is too long, and it's not good with the long night and many dreams.
So...
Lu Ming had originally planned to send a straw man to quietly break the formation, but doing so would also increase the risk of exposure.
But now...
He didn't need to worry at all.
Even if everyone knew about the Water Skipping Stone, no one would suspect him.
After all...
The Water Skipping Stone is Elder One, what does it have to do with me, Lu Ming, Elder Lu?
When the sect is in danger and facing a life-and-death crisis, I overruled everyone and personally led the Bright Moon Sect to merge with the Moon Embrace Sect, saving the Moon Embrace Sect from the water and fire, a great hero!
Even if I bear a lifetime of slander, but...
A thousand or ten thousand years later, I will become a hero in people's hearts!
Yes, that's how it is!
"So..."
"Hmm."
Lu Ming took a deep breath.
In the eyes of the elders, he was suppressing his panic and anger, but in reality, Lu Ming was struggling to contain his excitement and laughter.
After all...
At this moment, his mouth corners were too difficult to suppress.
It's much harder to suppress than an AK!
...
Moon Embrace Sect.
Lin Fan took a deep breath, his Divine Consciousness spreading out, contacting many disciples and Long Ao Jiao.
"Let's go, head to the vicinity of the Bright Moon Sect and wait for orders!"
"Yes, Master!"
Although Xiao Ling'er and the other disciples didn't understand, they never questioned Lin Fan's orders.
They immediately set off.
Long Ao Jiao 'floated' into the Moon Embrace Palace, raising her long, slender legs and started picking her nose in front of Lin Fan.
Lin Fan: "..."
"You're at least a woman, and you're so pretty. Is it really good to pick your nose in front of others?"
Dealing with Long Ao Jiao, Lin Fan was too experienced.
This girl was like a docile donkey.
You must stroke her in the right direction; if you stroke against the grain, she'll fight you to the death.
But if you stroke her in the right direction, making her feel good...
That's when it's easy to talk.
Like now.
Being praised for her beauty by Lin Fan, Long Ao Jiao hooked her lips, flicked her snot, and sat up straight: "You have good eyes."
"I came here to tell you something."
"It's about the Bright Moon Sect. Although I don't know what it is yet, I can help you resolve it."
"But after it's done, you have to do something for me."
"Oh?"
Long Ao Jiao stretched her neck, her face full of pride.
Lin Fan wasn't surprised by her attitude at all.
After all, it was Long Ao Jiao, being proud, what's wrong with that?
If she hadn't said, "Lin Fan, kneel down, I want to ask you for a favor," she would already be thanking the heavens and the earth.
"Okay!"
Lin Fan nodded: "But the precondition is that it can't endanger the lives of my sect's disciples!"
"No problem." Long Ao Jiao stood up proudly and said, "This matter does have its dangers, but if it's a life-and-death crisis, I'll let them escape first."
"Then I agree!"
"You're smart."
Long Ao Jiao gave Lin Fan a white look, then twisted her proud body and left, saying, "Just watch, I'll take care of the Bright Moon Sect's problem!"
"..."
What a seductive beauty.
Lin Fan frowned as he watched.
Damn it, this guy is getting more and more feminine!
It's really hard to take.
...
This time, Lin Fan didn't inform Xiao Long Nu.
After all, Ten Thousand Flower Sacred Land is the leader of the Southwestern Domain. This time, it might be a clan annihilation, and it wouldn't be easy to explain if Xiao Long Nu were to get involved.
However...
Lin Fan immediately took out the telepathic jade talisman and said, "Rao Daoist Friend, there's danger in the Moonlight Sect, but don't panic... Take people there, and just follow my orders."
"Qu Sect Master, oh dear, I'm not the type to visit the Three Treasures Hall for no reason. I wonder, can you help me with something small? Rest assured, I won't let you fight to the death, you just need to step up at the critical moment and put on a show..."
"Qian Palace Master, oh yes, yes, it's me, Lin Fan. I wonder, are you interested in working together?"
"Hai Elder, there's a big matter, a great matter~!"
"..."
Lin Fan shook his head vigorously.
He had to do everything possible to ensure nothing went wrong.
After all, he was the mastermind behind this, and he had to try his best to prevent any mishaps. With the three major powers being so supportive this time, if he didn't put in some effort, there might really be a chance of failure.
If it were to fail at this moment, that would truly be a pity.
...
Inside the Moonlight Sect.
Although the series of arrangements had already been activated, but...
The elders' hearts still weighed heavily.
Ji Haoyue's life talisman state showed no signs of improvement, and the situation within the sect was getting worse.
Although the formation could still hold on, everyone knew that without any changes, this was equivalent to a slow death.
"This..."
"But what can we do?"
The First Elder was at a loss.
Especially when he felt the strange gazes of the crowd still directed at him, he was even more perplexed. After some thought, he assumed that everyone wanted to shift the blame and have him take responsibility for this huge mess.
But...
What the hell could I possibly plan or strategize?
At this moment, although it couldn't be called a dead end, it was close enough, right?
And so at this moment...
Lu Ming sighed, "If this continues, things will only get worse."
"We have to do something."
The elders nodded in agreement.
Everyone understood the logic, but... what should they do?
They all looked at Lu Ming.
The Second Elder spoke up, "Sect Master, I believe you already have a plan in mind. Please give the order, and we... will follow you to the death!"
The other elders: "Hmm."
(⊙o⊙) ...
What a guy.
There are so many of us, and at this moment, you represent all of us?
Follow to the death...
I think we should have a say too.
But...
At this moment, they could only complain in their hearts. These words, of course, couldn't be spoken aloud. If they were to say them, it would be a major rebellion, a 'political mistake'.
"I don't have any good ideas either."
Lu Ming sighed, "But for now, we must not let them continue unimpeded and keep attacking the sect protection array. Otherwise, our Moonlight Sect will eventually be completely annihilated, leaving no one behind!"
"I..."
"I don't have any strategies in mind right now, but I can't just sit and wait to die, or surrender without a fight."
"We must take the initiative and try to find that glimmer of hope."
Take the initiative?
The crowd's expressions changed slightly.
The gap in strength between the two sides was too great. If they took the initiative now, wouldn't that be seeking death?
The Second Elder anxiously said, "Sect Master, you just said..."
"Indeed."
Lu Ming nodded, "I did say that I'm not their match, but... I can't just sit and wait to die, surrender without a fight, or give up like this, right?"
Lu Ming looked lost.
"As cultivators, we defy the heavens."
"We struggle against the heavens, the earth, and ourselves, all for the sake of longevity."
"But... in life, there are things we should do, and things we shouldn't. There are some things more important than life itself."
"I am an elder of the Moonlight Sect, and even, I've been called Sect Master by all of you."
"But..."
"I'm also willing to fight for the Moonlight Sect."
"Even if it means death..."
"Even if it's like pouring a cup of water on a cartload of firewood, and nothing can be changed, I hope that at least, I can walk ahead of the Moonlight Sect, and not have to witness its annihilation, leaving no one behind."
"That would be too cruel and hopeless."
"I can't accept that."
"If it must be so..."
"Then let me be the first, and take the first step!"
Lu Ming looked around at the crowd, and then laughed, "If there is reincarnation, let me be the first to open up new territories for the sect in the cycle of rebirth!"
"Moreover, what if there's still a chance?"
"I can delay for a moment, and that's a moment gained."
"..."
When these words came out, everyone was moved.
Such righteousness!!!
These words were like a wake-up call, shocking them, and also making them feel ashamed.
I...
How long have I been in the Moonlight Sect?
It's been too long to count, and it seems that everything in my memory is related to the sect, and everything I have is because of the sect.
But when faced with such a crisis, I hesitated.
Even...
Because the opponent was too strong, I lost the courage to fight with my life.
But Elder Lu...
"Sect Master!"
The Second Elder's eyes welled up with tears, "Time is not on our side, time is not on our side!"
"I thought that under your leadership, our Moonlight Sect would reach new heights and become even stronger. I never imagined that before you could truly succeed as the Sect Master, we would encounter such a life-or-death crisis."
"This..."
"It's our Moonlight Sect that has wronged you!"
Lu Ming waved his hand, his face filled with displeasure, "Hey~! Second Elder, how can you talk such nonsense?
"What's the harm in that?"
"This is my own choice!"
"I'm willing to give my life for the Moonlight Sect and devote everything to the sect!"
"Plop!"
The Second Elder was deeply moved by these words and immediately knelt down with a loud thud, bowing deeply to Lu Ming, "Sect Master!"
"Everyone!"
He refused Lu Ming's offer to help him up and turned to face the elders, his eyes reddened with emotion, "I have a proposal!"
"As the saying goes, a family cannot be without a head for even a day, and a country cannot be without a ruler for even a day."
"A sect, too, cannot be without a Sect Master for even a day!"
"Right now, Sect Master Ji is facing a crisis, and his situation is unclear. Our Moonlight Sect is in such a crisis, and no one knows if there will even be a 'tomorrow'."
"Under these circumstances, without a true leader at the core, it's not good for the entire sect."
"I propose that Lu Ming, Elder Lu, succeed as the Sect Master."
"With Elder Lu leading us..."
"We'll fight with our backs against the wall!"
"Regardless of victory or defeat, win or lose, life or death, at least we will have tried, and we won't regret it!"
The elders fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.
Then... they all nodded in agreement.
The Supreme Elders also found it reasonable.
Supreme Elder Gu Qingyun) spoke up directly, "Elder Lu... no, Sect Master Lu, you are exceptionally talented and possess unwavering loyalty and a soft heart."
"This position of Sect Master belongs to none other than you."
"With the current heavy crisis, everything is urgent!"
"Keep it simple."
"Sect Master Lu, please don't refuse. Also... please forgive me for the current state of our sect. Even if you take on the role of Sect Master, it won't bring any benefits, but instead, it represents an even greater responsibility."
"It's even possible that you might only hold the position for a day, or even half a day, before facing life-threatening consequences..."
"All I ask is..."
"May Heaven bless our Moonlight Sect!"
Everyone nodded in agreement, "We pray for Heaven's blessing upon the Moonlight Sect."
But Lu Ming repeatedly waved his hands, "No, no! Sect Master Ji's situation is still unknown. As long as he's alive, how can I take his place as Sect Master? To contribute to the sect, there's no need for the title of Sect Master!"
"It's different!" Gu Qingyun sighed, "With a Sect Master, everyone will have a leader to look up to, and the disciples will also be calmer."
"And..."
"If the Sect Master is fighting for us, how can we retreat?"
"Don't underestimate the power of battle intent!"
"When everyone's battle intent is ignited, our chances of victory will be higher."
"Old me... I'm begging you."
Gu Qingyun smiled bitterly, "It's not that I'm trying to morally bind you, but... at this moment, only you, Elder Lu, can shoulder this heavy responsibility and gain everyone's trust."
"This..."
The First Elder immediately spoke up, "Supreme Elder Gu is right, Elder Lu, don't hesitate anymore."
"Sect Master!" The Second Elder refused to stand up, "If you don't agree, I'll kneel here until I die."
"Sect Master!"
The other elders also pleaded.
Seeing this, Lu Ming could only sigh helplessly, "Alas."
"Fine, fine, I agree with all of you, but this decision might not be fair to Sect Master Ji."
The Second Elder instantly stood up and said, "Elder Ji is also dedicated to the sect, and even if he finds out, he'll understand."
"If he doesn't understand..."
"We'll do everything we can to convince him."
Boom~
The attack from the outside continued, becoming even more intense.
Lu Ming's face turned solemn, "Then it's settled. With the crisis upon us, we can't afford to hesitate."
"As long as it's simple..."
Gu Qingyun was delighted, "First Elder, immediately announce to the entire sect that Lu Ming will succeed as the Sect Master."
"As for the ceremony... although we're keeping it simple, the most basic procedures are still necessary."
"Sect Master, please forgive me."
"I understand."
Lu Ming sighed lightly.
~
The news spread throughout the entire sect.
Lu Ming entered the Ancestor Hall and succeeded as the Sect Master of the Moonlight Sect!
Upon hearing that Lu Ming had become the new Sect Master, the previously panicked disciples mostly calmed down.
The chaos subsided, and they even felt a hint of anticipation and excitement!
Wen Ruyan, along with the other rank and direct disciples, gathered, and their eyes were filled with burning anticipation, "Elder Lu... has finally become the Sect Master?"
"With the Sect Master's strength and talent, he'll surely turn the tide!"
"Apart from Sect Master Lu, I recognize no one else!"
"..."
The other disciples were incredibly excited.
"Ahhhhhh!"
"Sect Master Lu is invincible!"
"Sect Master Lu will surely turn the tide and even annihilate all enemies!"
"..."
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
When Lu Ming walked out of the Ancestor Hall, the elders, including the Supreme Elders, all bowed in respect.
"No need for such formality."
Lu Ming waved his hand, "Let's go to battle immediately!"
"Everyone... I'll go first!"
"Wait!"
The Second Elder grabbed Lu Ming and spoke solemnly, "The sect doesn't belong to the Sect Master alone; it belongs to all of us!"
"How can we let the Sect Master go to his death alone?"
"Brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunts, let's go together."
"Let's fight for a future, and let's fight for our lives!"
"Yes, let's go together!"
The elders were filled with fighting spirit.
"Everyone..."
Lu Ming was deeply moved, and then he burst into laughter, "Hahaha, good! Then... let's fight side by side, sharing life and death."
"Fight!"
Boom!
At that moment, they all burst out of the sect protection array, fighting with all their might!
(End of Chapter)
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