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Chapter 311: Ji Haoyue: What about the rest of the Moonlight Sect? (Part 2)
Chapter 311: Ji Haoyue: What about the rest of the Moonlight Sect? (Part 2)
"
"It's also time..."
"To return!"
Ji Haoyue stood up, and his entire body instantly crackled with power.
His aura, far surpassing his previous 'Ethereal' state, exuded a celestial and ethereal aura, as if he were a completely different person.
A sense of unparalleled confidence spread within him at this moment.
"Super Premier Sect Moon Embrace Sect, is within reach!"
"And..."
"Shadow Demon Palace, you..."
"Are finished!"
"Hahaha!"
At this moment, Ji Haoyue couldn't hold back his laughter any longer and burst into three hearty laughs, striding down the mountain.
As the saying goes, "Laughing out loud as I leave, are we mere commoners?"
His confidence soared at this moment!
Blind confidence?
What's blind?
Me!
Ji Haoyue,
Ninth Stage of Ascension,
Though not yet an immortal, he had stepped onto the path.
You...
On what grounds do you dare to fight me?!
The journey to the Nine Heavens Immortal Peak was also exceptionally smooth.
Even upon reaching the foot of the mountain, there were no unexpected changes, which made Ji Haoyue even more satisfied: "As expected, when the time comes, heaven and earth will lend their strength, and now it seems..."
"The era of Ji Haoyue has arrived!"
"Although I'm not the peerless Celestial Prodigy of this generation, in this golden age, those who can make a name for themselves are not limited to the young. We old fellows also have great potential!"
"As for me..."
"I'm destined to stir up a storm once more."
"My Moonlight Sect will also bravely climb to new heights and enter a brand-new era."
"The unbelievable smoothness we've experienced in a short time is proof of that."
"Hmmph!"
Ji Haoyue tore through space, rushing forward.
With his current strength, the distance he could teleport was naturally dozens of times further than before.
However, the Immortal Martial Continent was still too vast, and relying solely on teleportation wasn't enough.
He planned the most suitable route for his current situation, teleporting, flying, and using teleportation arrays, finally returning to the Moonlight Sect in the shortest time possible.
At first...
He was extremely nervous.
It wasn't until he neared the Moonlight Sect and scanned with his Divine Consciousness, noticing traces of a major battle around the sect but no significant damage, that he finally relaxed.
"As I suspected, my guess was correct."
"The era belonging to me and the Moonlight Sect has arrived!"
Ji Haoyue straightened his clothes and repeatedly confirmed that his current state was problem-free before appearing before others with a slight smile.
His face was calm, as if he were nonchalantly sketching a landscape.
However...
His eyes, brimming with suppressed joy, slightly betrayed his current mood.
Not far away...
Several Inner Sect Disciples were sparring.
Humming and laughing, they displayed remarkable skills.
Ji Haoyue took a glance and couldn't help but nod.
"Yes, good, very good!"
"Their spirit, energy, and vigor are excellent, not tarnishing the reputation of my Moonlight Sect."
He laughed, unable to contain his laughter any longer.
His mood was already at its peak.
It was simply marvelous!
His successful breakthrough, the safety of the Moonlight Sect, and the disciples' improved conditions, both in strength and spirit, were all good news.
Everything was going well.
How could he not be happy? But...
Just as his laughter began, the two Inner Sect Disciples on the platform paled.
"We dare not speak recklessly."
"What's this about the Moonlight Sect?"
"Who dares to provoke us? If our monthly allowance is reduced next month, will you take responsibility?"
The two disciples immediately stopped their sparring and started blaming each other.
Ji Haoyue's smile froze on his face, "Huh?"
The two Inner Sect Disciples also noticed Ji Haoyue, and their bodies trembled as their scalps went numb, "Huh?"
"Old..."
"Elder Sect Master?!"
The two glanced at each other, momentarily panicking.
They didn't know what to do, even forgetting to flee, and Ji Haoyue caught them, "What nonsense are you spouting?"
"What do you mean by 'the Moonlight Sect'?!"
At this moment, Ji Haoyue was genuinely confused!
He was dumbfounded and inexplicably anxious.
What the hell...
What's going on here? I can't understand what they're saying.
I merely mentioned the Moonlight Sect, why are they accusing me of speaking nonsense?
Are they crazy?
I just returned to my own Moonlight Sect, and when I say 'Moonlight Sect,' they accuse me of talking nonsense? The Sect Master must be insane; what's going on here?
And...
What's this nonsense about the 'old Sect Master'?
"Explain yourselves to the Sect Master!!"
Ji Haoyue's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a surge of anger, "What happened during my absence?"
"What did you mean by your earlier words?!"
"This..."
The two Inner Sect Disciples were almost scared speechless, afraid to say more when facing the furious Ji Haoyue.
If they spoke amiss...
They might be killed by him!
"Well, we don't know either."
"Yes, Elder... Elder Sect Master, we're just ordinary Inner Sect Disciples, how could we possibly know so much? We're just repeating what we were told."
"Yes, yes, the Elders must know everything."
Seeing that the two disciples clearly knew something but were evading and reluctant to speak, Ji Haoyue's anger surged.
"You... all of you!"
"Good, very good, indeed!"
"Get out!"
Boom!
The two disciples were struck as if by lightning, their seven apertures bleeding, and their auras weakened.
They were severely injured.
But...
The two didn't dare hesitate and immediately supported each other as they ran away.
As for speaking...
Not a single word dared to escape their lips.
Damn it, I almost died just now!
...
Ji Haoyue withdrew his gaze from the two disciples, but instead of immediately seeking the Elders, he wandered within the Moonlight Sect, observing...
Soon, he discovered a fact that shocked and angered him.
The disciples of the Moonlight Sect had undergone a dramatic transformation in their demeanor!
They had all become positive and enthusiastic!
Their strength had also noticeably improved.
Logically, this should be a good thing, and he should be happy.
But this wasn't normal!
It was obviously abnormal.
How could the Moonlight Sect undergo such a dramatic transformation in such a short time?
There was a problem!
There was definitely a huge problem!
Furthermore...
He scanned with his Divine Consciousness and found that many Elders had also broken through!
Although it was just a minor realm, or even a small step, the number was astonishing!
It was as if they had broken through in waves.
Well then!
The disciples' breakthroughs were understandable, given their lower cultivation realms, but for these old fellows to break through as well?!
What...
What went wrong?
Ji Haoyue could no longer hold back. With a 'Flash Step,' he appeared in the council hall, his divine consciousness sweeping the area as he sent a telepathic message to all the elders: "Hurry to the council hall to see your Sect Master!"
...
Hurry to the council hall to see your Sect Master!
All the elders, including Lu Ming, received Ji Haoyue's divine consciousness message.
Lu Ming's eyes narrowed slightly: "So, the day has finally come."
"It seems Ji Haoyue has successfully broken through."
"Whether we can capture him and make him the first Ninth Stage of our Moon Embrace Sect all depends on today."
"Moreover, it’s time to see if my efforts over this period have paid off~"
...
He rose and slowly made his way to the council hall.
...
Lu Ming...
A bit anxious.
The other elders were even more anxious.
After all, the recent events weren't so much about honor or dishonor, but rather about whether they could accept them.
Although they had no choice at the time and were forced into it.
But...
Since joining the Moon Embrace Sect, especially in the past two months, everyone has been desperately trying to gain the recognition of the main lineage and has been seeking ways to earn merits. Plus, the alchemy pills are truly irresistible...
Therefore, all the elders are now very clear about one thing—they can't go back.
Back to the Moonlight Sect? Even less possible.
Moreover, there are the vows.
What else can be done?
Sigh.
A few elders gathered, their faces grim: "To be honest, I've been deliberately avoiding this topic and trying to suppress my thoughts about it."
"But what has to come, will come."
"The Elder Sect Master is finally back, and it looks like he has successfully broken through."
"He's bound to cause trouble." The others nodded: "We just don't know if we can get through it safely."
"That's for sure. But I... am unsure what to do. What do you think we should do, everyone?"
"Well..."
"What do you think?"
"..."
Everyone exchanged glances, but no one spoke.
But in reality...
They already had a sense of what to do.
Even if most of the elders hadn't communicated or discussed in advance, they had a certain level of tacit understanding.
Or rather...
A consensus.
The situation has reached this point.
The raw rice has already been cooked into a meal.
Even the fiancees are his...
What else can be done?
Moreover, now, we feel pretty good...
Ahem.
Choice?
There is no choice, only one path to the end!
As for how to face the Elder Sect Master, or how to deal with it if he gets angry...
Well...
Naturally, we will face it together.
They said no more and hurried to the council hall.
...
Before long, everyone gathered.
Lu Ming thought for a moment and sat in the main seat.
The elders saw this but remained silent, as they were already used to it.
But Ji Haoyue's brows furrowed immediately: "Well, well, well, well, no wonder the disciples now call me the Elder Sect Master... Elder Lu, why don't you explain this to me, your Sect Master?"
"Even though you are one of the candidates for the Sect Master position, and that position will eventually be yours, you don't need to be so eager, do you?"
"Do you think I'm dead?"
"I dare not."
Lu Ming looked innocent and sighed: "In fact, I have no desire for the Sect Master position. The reason I sit here, and the reason I took this position, is purely out of necessity."
"It was all out of necessity."
"Out of necessity?" Ji Haoyue was bewildered, his head buzzing: "Who forced you?"
"Who could force you, who would force you?!"
"What a joke."
"Could it be that our sect elders forced you?"
Ji Haoyue was almost laughing in anger.
He really believed in Lu Ming and truly wanted him to be the next Sect Master, but this... was really going too far!
It's like the imperial throne succession...
Yes, I will indeed pass the throne to you, but if I step out for a moment, and you immediately make me the Supreme Emperor... that's going too far, right?
And you say it's out of necessity!
The elders are like my consorts.
My consorts could betray me and force you to be the Sect Master?
What a joke!
Taking me for a fool, are you!
However.
In response to his questioning, Lu Ming hadn't even opened his mouth when Supreme Elder Gu Qingyun said solemnly: "Sect Master, this... this matter was indeed forced upon us by the elders."
Ji Haoyue was stunned.
He abruptly turned his head, his head full of questions: "(O_O)???"
He was incredibly shocked: "You... forced it?"
The Second Elder nodded: "Indeed, we forced it."
"This matter... has nothing to do with the General Overseer."
"At the time, the situation was dire, and the sect could not be without a leader for a single day. We had no other choice but to have the General Overseer temporarily assume the position of Sect Master to lead our sect through the crisis of extinction."
"!"
"Wait!"
Ji Haoyue's face changed abruptly: "Crisis of extinction?"
"What happened!"
"This matter..."
Lu Ming sighed: "It's a long story, starting from when the Elder Sect Master left the Moonlight Sect to seek a breakthrough at the Nine Heavens Immortal Peak."
"..."
While explaining, Lu Ming suddenly thought of something.
The annual minor tribulation is today~
So...
It should fall on Ji Haoyue?
If not handled well, this won't be a 'minor tribulation' anymore.
"Three sects attacked us, and our sect was in grave danger."
"At the time, we couldn't contact the Elder Sect Master, and your Life Talisman showed cracks, indicating your own peril."
"We had no other choice but to take a desperate gamble..."
The First Elder took over the narrative: "It was then that we asked the General Overseer to take the position of Sect Master. The General Overseer tried to refuse, but under our persistence, he had no choice but to agree."
"Then..."
"..."
Ji Hao Yue was stunned.
Embarrassed, he scratched his head and said, "In that case, it's understandable."
"Ahem."
"Lu..."
"Lu Zongzhu, I was too hasty earlier and wrongly blamed you. I apologize."
At this moment, Ji Hao Yue was genuinely embarrassed, but he was even more concerned about the crisis, so he asked anxiously, "And after that?"
"After Lu Ming took over as the Sect Leader, he successfully resolved the crisis?"
"It wasn't that simple."
Lu Ming sighed heavily, "The elite forces of the Three Sects were all deployed, and they brought a large number of Loose Cultivators. There were already over three hundred Eighth Stage Cultivators, several times more than us."
"Even though I almost died from the backlash, I could only join forces with the elders to kill a few of them."
"After that, we were forced to retreat into the Formation Array and not venture out."
"I originally wanted to hold on until Elder Sect Master returned..."
Lu Ming glanced at Ji Hao Yue.
The latter became even more embarrassed.
"I..."
"Ahem, I also encountered danger. The people from Shadow Demon Palace were well-prepared. Their Palace Master led a group of elites and used a bizarre Formation Array to surround and attack me. I couldn't even ensure my own safety..."
"I don't blame Elder Sect Master." Lu Ming sighed, "But..."
"At that time, we were truly desperate."
The First Elder nodded, "Indeed, we were at our wit's end. The most frustrating part was that there was a damn Watermelon Rind causing trouble, repeatedly sabotaging the Array Core of our Sect Protection Array, weakening our defenses."
"At that time, we were truly on the brink of destruction."
The elders blinked in unison, all eyes turning to the First Elder.
This...
Is this a case of the thief shouting 'Thief!' to divert suspicion from himself?
"Watermelon Rind?!"
Ji Hao Yue's expression changed, and he suddenly realized, "That's right, if not for the Watermelon Rind, how could Shadow Demon Palace have been so clear about my trail..."
"And what happened after that?!"
"Later, how did you resolve the crisis?"
Thinking of that situation, Ji Hao Yue's heart tightened.
Outside, there were wolves surrounding them, and tigers eyeing them with malicious intent.
And inside, there was trouble with the Watermelon Rind... Internal and external troubles!"
"I'll explain what happened next."
The Second Elder sighed and stood up, "One person does the deed, one person takes responsibility. Since I made the suggestion, I should bear the consequences."
"If Elder Sect Master has any grievances or wants to take action, come at me."
"You..."
Ji Hao Yue's face changed repeatedly. Although he didn't know the specifics, this tone and these words were problematic!
His heart raced with unease, "What did you do?"
"It's not much."
The Second Elder remained calm, "I merely found a way for the Moonlight Sect to survive."
"And it was..."
"The only way to survive."
"At that time, we had no other choice. Our sect could only choose to seek refuge and merge with the Moonlight Sect, becoming a part of it, seeking their protection to overcome the immediate tribulation."
"???"
Ji Hao Yue was completely dumbfounded.
His eyes widened, and his head buzzed.
He...
Couldn't believe what he was hearing and seeing at this moment. His mind had only one thought.
Damn it...
I must be trapped in a Heart Demon Illusion!
How else could I hear such news?
"Elder Sect Master, don't be hasty."
But the Second Elder sighed again, "I know this is hard to accept and sounds absurd, but given the situation at the time, it was indeed the only way out."
"Let me explain..."
He carefully explained his analysis from back then, speaking clearly.
Then he continued, "And Lin Fan also made a vow to preserve our sovereignty, dignity, and power, but it was only after that we learned that people from the Moonlight Sect had already arrived."
"And it's not just the Moonlight Sect!"
"They called upon their friends, bringing even more people than the Three Sects."
"But before that, they weren't thinking of helping or saving us. They were preparing to take advantage of our weakness and take our lives."
"If we hadn't stumbled upon this solution, our Moonlight Sect would have had no chance of survival."
"Wait, let me process this."
"So..."
"My Moonlight Sect... merged with the Moonlight Sect?!?!"
Ji Hao Yue stared at the crowd, completely stunned.
His head buzzed.
My Moonlight Sect...
I was away for a few months, and now it's gone?
Could it be so straightforward?
Could it be so absurd?
"And it's not just being annihilated, but..."
"We sought refuge with our enemy and became a branch of the Moonlight Sect??"
"This?!"
Reason?
Bullshit reason!
No reason could justify this!
How can I face our ancestors?
How can I show my face to people in the future?
It would've been better if we all died together!
Ji Hao Yue immediately flew into a rage, "You bastards!"
"You're doing great!"
"I was only gone for a short while, and you destroyed the Moonlight Sect. If I had returned later, I might not even recognize myself, right?"
(End of Chapter)
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