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Chapter 307: The Only Way Out - Seeking Refuge in the Moon Holding Sect?! (Part 1)
Chapter 307: The Only Way Out - Seeking Refuge in the Moon Holding Sect?! (Part 1)
Rumble!
Lu Ming charged ahead, leading the charge out of the Sect Protection Array, his awe-inspiring Sword Aura stirring up boundless wind and clouds, causing even the stars in the sky to tremble incessantly.
Except for a small group of elders who remained to guard the array, the other elders also rushed out, following closely behind Lu Ming, ready to fight desperately against the Blazing Sun Divine Palace, Star Sea Alliance, Shadow Demon Palace, and numerous Loose Cultivators.
"They dare to come out?"
"Hahaha, well met!"
"Kill them!"
"Most of the Moonlight Sect's elite are here. If we can slay them, the Moonlight Sect will crumble on its own!"
"Kill!"
The powerful cultivators from the three sects and the Loose Cultivators immediately shifted their target, no longer focusing on attacking the Sect Protection Array. Instead, they directed their full force towards Lu Ming and his group.
A several-fold difference in numbers...
Even though the Moonlight Sect members were all fired up at this moment, this enormous gap was impossible to ignore and difficult to make up for!
"This..."
"What should we do?"
In an instant, everyone's hair stood on end.
It was as if death had descended upon them!
The gap was truly too vast.
Although the quality of both sides was similar, the quantity differed by several times. How could they possibly fight?
Could it be...
that they could only wait for death or immediately turn back, returning to the safety of the formation array and continuing to be cowards?
"Don't panic!"
"We..."
"We haven't lost yet!!!"
"Sword Twenty-Three!"
Lu Ming roared, forcefully using Sword Twenty-Three.
Unfortunately...
Just as he said, the opposing side had too many people, and they were too strong.
Even though Sword Twenty-Three was powerful enough, it could only barely hold them off for a fleeting moment.
It was just...
a mere instant!
But, as Sword Twenty-Three was still in the Eighth Stage, it was not enough. In that instant, it was as if an eternity had passed.
"Pfft!!!"
Lu Ming instantly spewed blood and retreated.
However...
Gu Qingyun and the others seized this opportunity, giving it their all in that fleeting moment.
Rumble!!!
"Ah!!!"
Several Demon Cultivators bled profusely!
The Star Sea Alliance even lost a Deputy Alliance Master, as Gu Qingyun took the chance to strike, causing his soul to scatter!
"Damn it!"
"Junior, don't be so arrogant!"
The cultivators from the three sects were furious, while the Loose Cultivators were especially terrified.
But at the same time, they all realized that Lu Ming was the key.
They must kill Lu Ming first!
In an instant, Lu Ming became the target of everyone's attacks, besieged by the crowd.
"Protect the Sect Master!"
The Second Elder shouted and immediately rushed towards Lu Ming.
Seeing this, the other elders and the Supreme Elder also charged forward, willing to suffer severe injuries themselves to alleviate some of the pressure on Lu Ming.
However...
The gap was still too wide.
In just an instant, everyone was once again in grave danger.
"Damn it, I'll fight you to the death!"
The Second Elder roared and directly took a pill.
The others followed suit.
Damn it, if Elder Lu just gave us the pill, we might as well take it!
After consuming the burst-type pills, their combat power increased significantly.
Combined with various burst-type secret arts, they managed to hold their ground for a short time.
"Taking pills?!"
"We have them too!!!"
The cultivators from the three sects were naturally well-prepared.
All of this was within their 'plan', and they remained calm.
Soon...
The hard-earned breathing space once again disappeared, and everyone in the Moonlight Sect felt a heavy weight on their hearts.
"Again!!!"
Lu Ming roared.
After taking a Heaven-Patching Pill and other pills, he forcefully made another move.
"Sword..."
"Twenty-Three!!!"
Boom!
Everyone was fighting with all their might!
Even though Lu Ming had taken pills, he could still only hold them off for a fleeting moment.
Moreover...
This time, the backlash he suffered was even more terrifying.
In just an instant, blood flowed from his seven orifices, and he spewed blood from his mouth, looking extremely terrifying and horrifying. His entire aura was weak, and he was on the verge of passing out.
Gu Qingyun and the others seized the opportunity to strike back, killing a few more.
But...
It was still like a drop in the ocean.
They were all injured, and their condition was dire.
If not for the pills prepared by Lu Ming, they might have suffered heavy casualties.
"Kill Lu Ming!"
"Whoever kills Lu Ming..."
Yan Lie and the others were seething with anger.
Damn it, this was supposed to be a sure victory, almost without any casualties, but because of you, Lu Ming, we've suffered losses one after another...
How can we let you live?!
For a moment, they were tempted to kill Lu Ming, whom they had planned to 'take away'.
On the Moonlight Sect's side, they were doing their utmost to protect him!
One after another, they suffered severe injuries.
The battlefield was continuously suppressed.
The Moonlight Sect kept retreating...
They protected Lu Ming, who looked almost on the brink of death, and forced a Heaven-Patching Pill down his throat, barely managing to retreat...
Fortunately, they were not far from the Sect Protection Array. With no other options and the enemy's relentless assault like a tidal wave, they had no choice but to retreat back into the safety of the formation array.
Rumble!
The endless onslaught continued.
The Sect Protection Array, right before their eyes, buzzed and trembled...
The Moonlight Sect members...
Fell silent.
The disciples also remained quiet.
Lu Ming's strength and determination were evident to all.
But...
The enemy's numbers were simply overwhelming.
Was there truly no hope left?
Lu Ming, having taken the Heaven-Patching Pill, regained some of his spirit. At this moment, he clenched his teeth, struggled to his feet, and stood within the formation array, gazing at the 'flood' outside...
But that was no ordinary flood.
It was a convergence of terrifying attacks, forming a 'Rule'!
And within that 'flood' were terrifying existences.
That was their magic treasure!!!
"Damn it!"
Thud!
Lu Ming slammed into the Sect Protection Array: "Is there really no other way?"
The elders fell silent.
They all silently smiled bitterly.
A solution?
How they wished there was one.
But...
Where else could they find a solution?
They had already exhausted all their efforts, and even then, it was only through Lu Ming's near-death struggle that they managed to kill a dozen of the enemy.
At this moment, almost everyone on their side was severely injured...
Even with the Heaven-Patching Pills, they couldn't recover in time. How could they continue fighting?
If they didn't fight...
Wouldn't that be a slow death?
Fight and die, don't fight and still die.
Perhaps, the only difference was that continuing the fight would lead to a quicker death.
They smiled bitterly in silence.
Helplessness and despair hung over everyone's hearts.
"Damn it."
"Damn it!"
Lu Ming couldn't help but mutter, "Why is there no other way?"
"If there was a way..."
"If there was a way to save the Moonlight Sect from this crisis, to help them through this tribulation, I'd do anything!"
"Even if it meant my soul flying away and my spirit scattering, even if it meant being humiliated by our enemies for tens of thousands of years, I'd do it without hesitation."
"But why is there no other way?"
Everyone's hearts trembled as they listened.
But...
They could only feel helplessness.
Everyone felt Lu Ming's determination.
But...
What else could they do?
There was truly no other way!
But...
The Second Elder, upon hearing Lu Ming's words, couldn't help but recall the conversation they had at the Cliff of Reflection.
For the sake of the sect...
Even if it meant becoming a slave to their enemies, he was willing!
To the enemy...
Become a slave?
He began to consider the idea.
If the Moonlight Sect surrendered and begged for mercy now, would they have a chance to live? After a moment of thought, the Second Elder's heart sank.
There was no way out!
There was no hope.
If it was only the Blazing Sun Divine Palace and the Star Sea Alliance, they might still have a chance, but with the addition of the Shadow Demon Palace, loose cultivators, and demon heads, it was absolutely impossible.
They...
Would be completely annihilated.
In other words...
Not even a chance to surrender or 'defect'?
This was too hopeless.
The Second Elder broke into a cold sweat.
"Ha."
He silently laughed bitterly, "So... the seemingly unattainable and invincible Moonlight Sect is actually this fragile."
"Even if they were to surrender..."
Hmm?
His entire body trembled.
"If we're talking about surrender, actually..."
"The Moonlight Sect's greatest enemy before today wasn't them, but the Moon Holding Sect?"
"!!!"
In that instant, a terrifying thought emerged in the Second Elder's mind.
If...
The Moonlight Sect surrendered, or even directly defected to the Moon Holding Sect?
With the Moon Holding Sect's strength...
Since they had the power to annihilate the Sun and Moon Immortal Sect, it meant they had the strength of at least a mid-upper-tier sect!
And after that, they had developed for several years!
Most importantly, they gained the attention of the Black White Academy and befriended top-tier sects like the Spirit Sword Sect, Beast Taming Sect, and Taihe Palace!
If the Moon Holding Sect were willing to accept their surrender, the Moonlight Sect might very well be able to resolve the current crisis.
"No, we also have to consider the Pill Tower!!!"
"A few days ago, the Pill Tower merged with the Moon Holding Sect, further enhancing their strength, and not just in combat power, but also in influence!"
"With the Pill Tower, the Moon Holding Sect's appeal and influence are unprecedentedly powerful!"
"If they are willing..."
"The Moonlight Sect's crisis can be resolved instantly!"
The Second Elder sucked in a breath of cold air.
He...
Seemed to have found a way to break the stalemate!
It was a pain in the ass, but... saying it out loud might make people think he was crazy. For a moment, the Second Elder hesitated.
But looking at Lu Ming's desperate and powerless gaze, recalling everything Lu Ming had done for the sect, and considering the life and death of the entire sect and its future...
Either be annihilated by these three sects, leaving no one alive.
Or...
Gamble on that sliver of hope?
No, it wasn't just a sliver of hope!
He suddenly realized.
If the Moonlight Sect sincerely surrendered, for example, if everyone swore an oath, how could the Moon Holding Sect refuse?
After all, for the Moon Holding Sect, absorbing and controlling the entire Moonlight Sect would be much easier and more enjoyable than directly annihilating them.
Moreover, if they refused...
The Moon Holding Sect wouldn't have the chance to take revenge personally.
So, they couldn't refuse.
So...
This was the only way to break the stalemate.
And it was the only way at the moment!
Stand and die.
Or... kneel and live?
"..."
The Second Elder asked himself, he would rather stand and die than kneel and live in humiliation.
But...
Looking at Lu Ming, desperate for the sect's survival.
Looking at those disciples, their eyes filled with aspiration, terrified but trying to remain calm, their eyes clear and foolish...
The Second Elder clenched his teeth.
How many disciples were there in the Moonlight Sect? Millions, including the servants and 'outer disciples'!
Should they all...
'Stand and die' together?
It seemed quite tragic, but it would also leave behind a legend of unwavering loyalty, which seemed not bad.
Action: In the Northeast Domain, the Hai Family's Second Elder took a deep breath and clenched his teeth. He opened his mouth to speak, but hesitated.
"Actually..."
"It's not that there's no chance, there's still a glimmer of hope."
Whoosh! The crowd turned their heads in unison, all eyes on him.
Lu Ming quickly appeared in front of the Second Elder, grabbing his shoulders tightly and shaking him. "What other chance is there?"
"Speak, tell us quickly!"
"As long as it can save the Moonlight Sect, no matter the cost, I'm willing!"
"As long as..."
"It can be done!"
The other elders also stared intently at him, filled with anticipation.
Seeing Lu Ming's urgency, the Second Elder sighed and said, "If I speak, you might think I'm a Watermelon Rind."
"But..."
"This is the only way I can think of."
He looked around at the crowd and said slowly, "That is..."
"Study at the Pill Tower."
"Study at the Pill Tower?"
The crowd was taken aback): "What do you mean?"
"Study at the Pill Tower," the Second Elder said slowly. "And merge with the Moon Holding Sect."
The crowd: "..."
"???"
Lu Ming's heart leaped with joy, almost laughing out loud.
Finally, you've said it!
All this acting was for this moment!
But...
No, I can't show it.
Lu Ming pushed the Second Elder away, his face filled with disbelief. "Second Elder, do you know what you're saying? Our Moonlight Sect and the Moon Holding Sect..."
"Yes, Second Elder, what nonsense are you spouting?"
"How can you give such advice?"
"Are you just messing around?!"
"..."
Facing the crowd's doubts, accusations, and even curses, the Second Elder remained calm. Before speaking, he had already prepared himself mentally and for the worst-case scenario.
At this moment, he was only speaking, not taking action... which was somewhat unexpected.
"I know what I'm saying, and I understand your concerns."
"But... please give me some time, and listen to my analysis."
The Second Elder's face was filled with sincerity.
Gu Qingyun scoffed, "Hmph, fine. Then we'll give you this chance. But if you can't explain it clearly..."
"I'll kill you myself!"
"Yes."
The Second Elder smiled with ease.
He... had come to terms with it.
The Sect Master was willing to sacrifice everything for the sect, no matter the cost. Why should he be any different?
Die... then die.
But first, he had to make everything clear, so everyone would know there was still a way out. As for whether they chose to take it or not, that was up to them.
The Second Elder took a deep breath and began, "First, these three sects have joined forces, so they definitely didn't come here to give us a way out."
"Therefore, surrendering and losing half our strength is absolutely not an option."
The crowd nodded in agreement.
"Besides... even if we had a chance to seek help, it's almost impossible to succeed. Our situation is too dire, and even the relatively friendly powers wouldn't risk their lives to help us."
"They might even kick us while we're down, because when the wall falls, everyone pushes. And after pushing, they might pick up a few bricks to take back."
"Do you all agree with this?"
The crowd fell silent, then nodded in succession.
They understood the logic, and that's why they were so desperate.
"But that's not a reason to surrender to the Moon Holding Sect!" Lu Ming scolded.
"The Sect Master's words are true."
The Second Elder wasn't annoyed and continued, "Then, let's continue our analysis. Imagine if our sect members were to swear allegiance to the Moon Holding Sect. Would they agree?"
The crowd was speechless.
"They'd definitely agree!"
"Nonsense!"
"With this opportunity, how could the Moon Holding Sect refuse?"
"If I were the Moon Holding Sect, I'd agree, and then humiliate them..."
"That's it." The Second Elder said softly. "They'd definitely agree!"
"Then, think about it. Does the Moon Holding Sect have the strength and ability to save our sect from this crisis?"
"Where do they get their strength from?!" The First Elder frowned and said angrily, "They're nothing!"
"Our sect is helpless, but they..."
But there were those who understood. At this moment, their eyes lit up.
Lu Ming seemed deep in thought, furrowing his brows. "Second Elder, please continue."
"Yes."
The Second Elder clasped his hands. "I believe they have the ability."
"Years ago, they destroyed the Sun and Moon Immortal Sect, which is proof enough."
"Secondly, the Sky Watching Mirror is in the Moon Holding Sect!"
"Also, the Moon Holding Sect has connections with the Black White Academy."
"Furthermore... the Spirit Sword Sect, Beast Taming Sect, Taihe Palace, and others. If the Moon Holding Sect calls, I believe they wouldn't mind selling this face to the Moon Holding Sect.
(End of Chapter)
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