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Chapter 311: Ji Haoyue: What about the rest of the Moonlight Sect? (Part 1)
Chapter 311: Ji Haoyue: What about the rest of the Moonlight Sect? (Part 1)
May 30, 2024
Without a sense of belonging, why should the main lineage trust us?
After all, we're not just newcomers who have recently surrendered. The main issue is that we were once sworn enemies. How can they possibly improve our treatment if they don't trust us?
Without achievements... why would they like us?
If they don't like us, how can we expect any extra rewards?
Getting the guaranteed minimum is already not bad!
But then again, who would only aim for the minimum when they can get more?
These words...
Lu Ming remained silent.
However, the elders understood everything with crystal clarity.
Clearer than anyone else!
They exchanged glances, each seeing the shrewdness in the other's eyes.
But none of them spoke.
Hmm...
You're not going to say it, are you?
If you don't say it, I won't either.
As long as we understand in our hearts, that's enough.
And so...
A somewhat bizarre competition began.
A competition to see who could appease their own lineage first, and then a competition to see whose lineage had a stronger sense of belonging to the main lineage...
Speaking of a sense of belonging, in reality, it should be a thousand times more difficult to enhance it.
Especially since most of the disciples hadn't even been to the Moon Holding Sect or the main lineage.
But...
The problem was that the main lineage gave too much, and the alchemy pills were too enticing.
Although it didn't instantly fill their sense of belonging, it was enough to immediately soothe any feelings of dislike.
Without dislike, and with their own elders constantly striving to improve this sense of belonging, it was only natural for it to slowly increase.
Not saying how high or how impressive it was.
But there was at least a little bit.
Moreover, it continued to grow with time.
The growth rate wasn't fast, but it was steady.
Especially when the monthly allowance was distributed on time during the second month...
This sense of belonging suddenly soared.
Especially among the disciples.
"To be honest," the outer sect's senior brother, Su Lie, sighed, "Joining the Moon Holding Sect isn't bad either. Although the treatment is slightly less than the main lineage, it's still a world of difference compared to before."
"It's not that bad, is it?"
Someone refuted, "Didn't Elder Lu also refine alchemy pills for us before?"
"That was just for us!"
Su Lie shook his head, "It was only for us outer sect disciples. The inner sect senior brothers and sisters didn't get any, right?"
"Moreover, Elder Lu is just one person. How many can he refine? Even if he worked himself to death, he couldn't possibly supply the entire sect! You don't know, but when I went to see Elder Lu, he was already exhausted."
"Now, with the alchemy lineage taking responsibility for the supply of alchemy pills, distributing them on time, Elder Lu doesn't have to work so hard anymore. Isn't this a good thing?"
At this moment, a cautious female junior disciple spoke up, "That's not wrong, but then again, it was only us outer sect disciples who had alchemy pills. If we had some time, we might not be inferior to the inner sect senior brothers and sisters."
"But now everyone has them, and the inner sect has more and better pills. How can we ever catch up?"
"Isn't this a bad thing?"
"I feel that joining the Moon Holding Sect is worse than before."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone turned to look at her.
Their gazes...
As if looking at an idiot.
Su Lie's expression immediately darkened, and he stepped forward, raising his hand.
Slap!
A loud slap directly knocked the female disciple to the ground, and her face instantly swelled up. Su Lie glared at her, "You good-for-nothing!"
"Can't you understand and sympathize with Elder Lu... who is now the General Overseer?"
"Do you want to exhaust him to death?!"
"Considering that the inner sect has better treatment as a bad thing... is nonsense, and it's even more ridiculous to say that the inner sect disciples have better talent, stronger willpower, and greater strength, so why can't they take alchemy pills?"
"In which sect are the inner sect disciples treated worse than the outer sect disciples?"
"This is simply absurd!"
"Instead of complaining and blaming others here, why don't you work hard on your cultivation and strive to enter the inner sect as soon as possible?"
"Once you enter the inner sect, you can enjoy better treatment and obtain more resources. At that time, will you still think it's inappropriate for the inner sect to have resources and even more than the outer sect?"
"No, you definitely won't!"
"If that day ever comes, you'll only curse in your heart, cursing that mere outer sect disciples or even menial disciples have the qualification to enjoy such excellent resources?"
"They shouldn't be given anything; everything should be saved for the inner sect, right?"
Su Lie's words were blunt and sharp, like a knife, pushing the female disciple.
The female disciple's expression changed again and again, but in the end, she stubbornly said, "Anyone can talk about principles, but... but setting aside the facts, am I wrong?"
Everyone: "..."
Ah, you're right, you're right!
Damn, setting aside the facts, am I wrong?
"This kind of selfish and narrow-minded stupidity is hopeless. Give up."
"This kind of person is best expelled from the sect."
"~"
"Yes."
Su Lie's eyes lit up, "Let's go inform the Steward Elder. This good-for-nothing is simply absurd, keeping him here is a disaster, and even if more resources are wasted, he's still a white-eyed wolf that can't be satisfied."
"No!!!"
The female disciple finally became scared, crying out, "No, you can't do this!"
"I'm also a disciple of the Moon Holding Sect. I have the qualification to receive the monthly allowance. I..."
"Whether you have the qualification or not, it's not up to you, humph!"
"..."
Su Lie's heart was as hard as iron, and he wouldn't listen to her complaints.
He immediately went to report the matter to the outer sect's Steward Elder.
This outer sect elder had been looking for opportunities to make his presence known and add achievements to his resume, and upon hearing this, his eyes lit up.
This is quite unfortunate, isn't it?
To remove these troublemakers from the Moon Embrace Sect...
It's not just a great achievement, but at the very least, there should be some credit for it, right?
At that time, wouldn't I be able to obtain more Alchemy Pills?
He hastily said, "Su Lie, you've done well. Now that the Moon Embrace Sect has finally stabilized and has such excellent resources, it's the perfect time for rapid development."
"These troublemakers will only hold us back. They should all be removed!"
"In that case, I'll give you a task."
"After you return, temporarily keep quiet and observe discreetly. See how many more of these troublemakers there are, and after you've figured it out, I'll remove them all at once!"
"We must be careful not to alert them and let them hide."
"This..."
Su Lie hesitated slightly, "That's true, but we've already said we're here to report. If nothing happens after we return, wouldn't that be unreasonable?"
"Why wouldn't it be reasonable? Just say that I, as the General Overseer, am not involved in this matter. We're all disciples of the Moon Embrace Sect, and we have the right to free speech. Also, you should act as if you're very unhappy and angry."
"Only then will those people dare to expose themselves..."
"Mmm, that makes sense!" Su Lie understood, "We'll do it right away."
"..."
...
Su Lie appeared to be a burly man.
In reality, he was also meticulous in his actions.
After some investigation...
He really found over a thousand Outer Sect Disciples with improper thoughts, worthy of being called troublemakers.
Half a month later.
The Outer Gate General Overseer took decisive action, directly expelling them from the sect and stripping them of their cultivation, throwing them out of the sect.
These disciples instantly burst into tears.
But it was too late to regret!
Subsequently, this Outer Gate General Overseer didn't waste any time and immediately reported to Lu Ming, adding, "These troublemakers must not be allowed to remain in our Moon Embrace Sect!"
"However... cough, cough, this was my personal initiative, and I'm not sure what the Main Lineage and the Sect Master think."
"But General Overseer, rest assured. This matter is for one person to handle, and you only need to report it truthfully. If the Sect Master has any punishment, it will be directed at me alone."
"I will never implicate you or any of the Elders!"
He spoke with utmost righteousness.
His words showed his loyalty and dedication to serving the sect.
Lu Ming...
Couldn't help but feel like laughing.
This made him suddenly think of a saying: "Dunking so hard the basket breaks? Full compensation is possible, but it must be announced to everyone!"
"However, this Outer Gate General Overseer is also a smart person."
"He wants to draw attention from the Main Lineage and take this opportunity to make achievements and increase his presence."
"I..."
"What if I give you this opportunity?"
The intentions of this Outer Gate General Overseer were too obvious.
By emphasizing this, doesn't he want me to inform 'Lin Fan'? What punishment? No one would punish their own steward for this.
"Don't worry!"
Lu Ming replied, "I will notify the Main Lineage about this matter."
Not only do I need to notify them, but I also want to reward you.
You want to make achievements and gain benefits, and I also want to use you as an example to promote it~ Hey!
"You've troubled me."
The Outer Gate General Overseer left, overjoyed.
Then...
The next month's monthly allowance distribution period arrived.
Lu Ming publicly announced that this Outer Gate General Overseer had made achievements and received rewards from the Main Lineage, doubling his monthly allowance.
"Boom!"
In an instant, everyone was shocked.
Especially the numerous Elders and Stewards, their eyes turned red.
Their gazes towards the Outer Gate General Overseer were filled with annoyance.
Damn it!
Why didn't you tell me about this opportunity?
Are you still one of us?
No way!
I must ask him about this later and find out how he made these achievements. I want to learn from him!
These thoughts kept running through their minds.
After all, this was the first person from the Moonlight Lineage to make achievements, and the rewards were so reliable. How could they not be moved? Let's do it!
Soon...
This Outer Gate General Overseer was 'surrounded'.
He wouldn't be allowed to leave until he spilled the beans!
This made him, who hadn't had time to get excited for long, instantly look bewildered and helpless.
In the end...
He had no choice but to reveal everything.
"Great!"
Other Outer Gate General Overseers and Elders were furious, "You old fellow, why didn't you tell us about this good thing? We're also Outer Gate General Overseer, we are also Outer Gate General Overseers and Elders!"
"You've already driven them out. How can we make achievements now?"
"You're being selfish!"
Unlike the anger of the Outer Gate General Overseers and Elders, the Inner Gate Elders' eyes lit up at this moment.
Of course~!
The Inner Gate...
Also had its share of troublemakers.
Would it be difficult to make achievements like this?
"Well then, I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave first!"
In an instant, more than a dozen Inner Gate Elders simultaneously expressed their desire to leave first. Upon hearing this, they exchanged glances, and each saw the vigilance and caution in the other's eyes.
Damn it, these guys had the same idea.
I must leave quickly!
They transformed into streams of light, each racing to be the first to leave.
...
The following month.
The number of Elders from the Moonlight Lineage who received rewards exceeded ten.
Not only were the troublemakers and disloyal disciples removed, but some even contributed their cherished secret techniques to the sect...
The methods of making achievements were diverse and plentiful.
The Main Lineage also showed its support.
As long as there were achievements, no matter how big or small, there would be rewards.
As a result, the Elders' enthusiasm soared.
The sense of belonging also rose with the tide...
...
Nine Heavens Immortal Peak.
A spatial rift quietly appeared.
Ji Haoyue emerged from the void, his eyes filled with icy coldness.
At this moment, his condition was far from ideal, but...
He had managed to survive.
Trapped within a formation array akin to a small, isolated world, he had fought fiercely against the Shadow Demon Palace for nearly three months, and finally, he had endured until the end, surviving!
He had not been hunted down!
Moreover, he had slain countless elders of the Shadow Demon Palace, leaving only the Palace Master and three Supreme Elders to escape in disarray.
After that, he had to use some means to finally escape from the small world.
Breathing in the fresh air, Ji Haoyue remained silent, having exhausted almost all his resources and trump cards.
He had anticipated encountering such a situation.
But he never imagined that the Shadow Demon Palace would be so well-prepared, as if they were determined to take his life! If he hadn't been strong enough and had enough trump cards, there would have been no chance of survival.
Even with his preparations, he had nearly died.
His storage bag had even exploded.
The treasures he carried, including his mother's Soul Magic Treasure, had all been shattered!
"Huff..."
He shook his head vigorously, casting aside all distracting thoughts, and muttered, "I can't delay any longer."
"Now that my condition is so poor, I must recover and break through as soon as possible, and then return to the Moon Embrace Sect, or else... something big will definitely happen!"
Ji Haoyue's heart tightened.
He felt a deep sense of unease.
Especially... the members of the Shadow Demon Palace, coming to surround and kill him in such a manner, how could they not know that he was no longer within the Moon Embrace Sect? Demon cultivators were notorious for their extreme methods.
If they managed to contact some of their people and target the Moon Embrace Sect...
"!
This thought made his heart race.
"No, I can't scare myself."
"It's fine, the Moon Embrace Sect has existed for so many years, with its deep foundation, how could it be so easily dealt with?"
"I can't think too much, I must find a place to recover and break through immediately!"
"..."
He completely dismissed all distracting thoughts and carefully searched for a relatively safe place to heal his injuries.
After spending some time, he finally managed to recover, albeit barely. Subsequently, without any hesitation, he ventured out to seek Immortal Qi, preparing for his breakthrough...
It was unclear whether the previous months of being trapped, almost exhausting his bad luck, or the arrival of Ji Haoyue's destiny, that led to the subsequent events being so smooth.
Everything went exceptionally well.
It was so smooth that Ji Haoyue himself found it hard to believe, and his heart even raced with anxiety!
He smoothly found Immortal Qi, encountering no unexpected incidents.
Initially cautious, fearing that problems might arise during the breakthrough process and end up killing him, he was surprised by the exceptional smoothness, with absolutely no issues.
It was as if it was a natural and effortless process.
It was as simple and natural as eating and drinking.
Ji Haoyue...
Successfully broke through.
He had thought that he would be stuck at a bottleneck for a long time, but it simply didn't exist.
When he absorbed the first strand of Immortal Qi into his body, he had expected it to be extremely dangerous.
But...
He barely felt anything as he combined the Immortal Qi with his internal energy, successfully transforming it into his first strand of Celestial Power.
It was too smooth!
After the successful breakthrough, Ji Haoyue opened his eyes, his face filled with bewilderment.
What the heck...
had happened?!
His expression was one of utter confusion, unable to comprehend the situation.
After carefully sensing and discerning...
"Oh!"
"So I've broken through."
"Now, I'm already at the Ninth Stage?"
"It can't be that my Heart Demon erupted, and I entered the Heart Demon Illusion, right? Otherwise, how could it be so smooth?"
"..."
This damn thing...
was too smooth for him to believe!
It took a while before he finally accepted it and calmed down, muttering to himself, "Don't panic, absolutely don't panic!"
"This is a great thing, a heavenly great thing!"
"This is the heavens showing mercy to me, showing mercy to my Moon Embrace Sect!"
"I deserve this smooth breakthrough."
"Next, I must solidify my cultivation, improve as much as possible, pushing myself to the highest level I can reach, and then rush back to the Moon Embrace Sect to take command."
"And then..."
"Sweep away the enemies, deal with the Shadow Demon Palace."
"After that, it's time to promote the Moon Embrace Sect to a Super Premier Sect!"
"Everything..."
"Will go smoothly!"
"With my current strength, I'm confident in this!"
He slowly clenched his fist.
The power far surpassing his previous strength boosted his confidence.
For the next half a month.
Ji Haoyue's luck continued to be exceptionally good.
Whether it was finding Immortal Qi or refining it for his use, there were no issues whatsoever. In the end, he refined over a hundred strands of Immortal Qi, and his cultivation successfully broke through to the middle stage of the first level of the Ninth Stage.
At this point, Ji Haoyue finally felt a sense of being overwhelmed.
"Have I reached my limit?"
"Being able to reach this level immediately after breaking through is already quite good.
(End of Chapter)
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