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Chapter 312: Why Did the Elder Master Rebel? Holding Ji Haoyue Hostage (Part 2)
Chapter 312: Why Did the Elder Master Rebel? Holding Ji Haoyue Hostage (Part 2)
..
is truly excellent! It not only provides me with a way out but also allows me to save face. Moreover, it's so considerate, even preparing an excuse for me... no, a reason.
So considerate!
I just need to take this opportunity, and I don't even have to think of a reason.
This...
is the successor I need!
No wonder I had high hopes for Elder Lu.
With this thought, Ji Hao Yue glared at Gu Qingyun and the others before sighing, "Sigh, what you said... truly resonates with me."
"When I heard the terrible news, I indeed wanted to kill all of you and destroy the entire Moon Holding Sect to preserve the reputation of our Moon Embrace Sect, which has stood for hundreds of thousands of years."
"But just as I was about to take action, my heart ached, and I couldn't bring myself to do it."
"Although the Moon Holding Sect and its reputation are important, without people, where is the sect?"
"A sect's foundation lies in its people."
"The disciples are the future of the sect."
"Moreover..."
With another sigh, Ji Hao Yue continued, "Many of the elders here are my fellow disciples, and the Supreme Elders are my seniors. In the past, they took good care of me."
"And how many of the sect's disciples have I watched grow up?"
"Wen Ru Yan, in particular, I raised like my own child."
"How could I bear to hurt them?"
"If it weren't for your extreme actions in this matter, I wouldn't find it so hard to accept..."
"Never mind, never mind."
"Elder Lu's words make sense."
"It's all for the sect, but we've chosen different paths, and everyone has their thoughts. I'll stay for now and observe the development of the Moonlight Lineage..."
"If it's truly as good as you say, I'll set aside personal honor and join the Moon Embrace Sect to continue safeguarding the Moonlight Lineage!"
"But if I find out you've deceived me..."
"Even if I'm reluctant, I'll never show mercy!"
"Yes, Elder Master!"
The elders were overjoyed.
They didn't want to fall out with Ji Hao Yue, but they had no choice.
As for alchemy pills and resources, although they are important, people have emotions, and many value them deeply.
If not in a desperate situation with no other options, who would willingly become enemies? At this moment, although Ji Hao Yue hasn't fully agreed, there's at least a possibility.
Perhaps after some time, everyone... will still be fellow sect members! Just not from the Moon Holding Sect but the Moon Embrace Sect.
Emmmm...
Isn't this also a kind of NTR... ah, no, a beautiful story?
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"Is it half successful?"
"No, it should be said... it's already nine-tenths successful."
Lu Ming smiled slightly.
As long as Ji Haoyue was moved and willing to stay, he had plenty of means to slowly integrate him.
Let's play.
PUA it is.
There are plenty of opportunities, and the means are also diverse.
I'm not afraid of your vigilance, but I am afraid you won't give me a chance.
Seeing that they all showed smiles, Ji Haoyue still cared about his face and coldly snorted, "Hmph!"
"What are you so happy about?"
"If I'm not satisfied, I won't hold back!"
For a moment, the atmosphere became more lively.
Ji Haoyue spoke again, "However, you shouldn't call me Elder Sect Master. Since you've already joined the Moon Holding Sect and made your vow, you should follow the rules."
"Calling me Elder Sect Master is inappropriate."
"If the people from the main lineage hear this, they might think you have other intentions!"
"As for this period of time... I'll stay as a guest, and as your old friend, I'll temporarily reside in the Moonlight Lineage."
"This..."
"That's fine."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Since that's the case, I'll go around and take a look."
"I want to see if joining the Moon Holding Sect is really as beneficial as you say."
"Hmph!"
Ji Haoyue...
Actually, he already believed it to a large extent.
But he couldn't show it!
You have to act! You still need to maintain face.
Moreover, he couldn't make a decision based on speculation; he needed to confirm it personally.
Otherwise, whichever choice he made would have issues, and he wouldn't be able to justify it.
"Please."
Lu Ming smiled slightly and said, "You understand the Moonlight Lineage better than anyone, so we won't accompany you. Otherwise, you might mistakenly think that we have made prior arrangements."
"You can go anywhere within the Moonlight Lineage."
"But there's one thing; strictly speaking, every blade of grass and every tree in the Moonlight Lineage now belongs to the Moon Holding Sect, so..."
"Am I that kind of person?!" Ji Haoyue's face darkened.
He's treating me like a thief!
This is simply outrageous!
Am I that kind of person? Even if I'm poor and have nothing, I wouldn't steal, right?
Just as he was about to explode, Lu Ming spoke again, "If you're still not satisfied or feel that you can't see the 'truth' within the Moonlight Lineage, I can also request the Sect Master to let you visit the main lineage and witness everything with your own eyes."
"What... do you think?"
Ji Haoyue: "..."
You want me to go to the Moon Holding Sect to 'see'? Do I not care about my face? This is outrageous!
"No need!"
Ji Haoyue disappeared from the conference hall with a 'Flash'.
"Phew."
Lu Ming let out a sigh of relief and said to the elders, "You can all be slightly relieved. Although this huge rock hasn't completely landed, at least half of it has, right?"
The elders all nodded.
Only then did they feel a bit more relaxed.
"You scared me to death!"
"I thought... we'd have to fight."
"Fortunately, we had a mutual understanding, and our attitudes were unprecedentedly unified. Elder... cough, Ji Daoist, was also quite calm." The elder originally wanted to say that there was nothing Ji Haoyue could do.
But when the words reached his mouth, he changed it to a slightly more pleasant phrasing.
"Fortunately, from what I can see, everyone is happy. If he's willing to stay in the end, it will truly be a perfect ending."
"This matter... is difficult, but not impossible." Gu Qingyun pondered, "Based on my understanding of him, he has dedicated himself to the sect these years, and he doesn't have any place to go or close friends outside."
"If he really wants to leave us, he'll be alone, with almost no attachments. But the path he cultivates is not the emotionless path, so it's unlikely."
"Unless we disappoint him, but with the current state of the Moonlight Lineage, it's unlikely that we'll disappoint him, right?"
"Indeed."
Everyone laughed.
However, the Second Elder suddenly spoke up, "But speaking of which, Elder Master, you're truly brave. You dared to advise Ji Daoist to join the Moon Holding Sect, and you're not afraid of him losing his temper."
"Well, cough cough." Gu Qingyun stroked his beard and sighed, "As the saying goes, 'Eat the lord's food and share his worries.' Now that we're all part of the Moon Holding Sect, it's natural to think for the sect's benefit."
"Moreover, if he's willing to stay, it will be a tremendous benefit for our Moonlight Lineage!"
"That's true..." Everyone agreed without suspicion.
But at this moment, the Elder Master laughed, "Nonsense about 'Eat the lord's food and share his worries.' It's just seeking fortune in danger. If Ji Daoist agrees, this merit..."
"A set of Invincible Techniques or an Undefeated Technique should be enough, right?"
Everyone was shocked.
"Damn!!!"
So that's how it is!!!
"!!!"
"You're so bold, Elder Master. We thought you were honest and straightforward, but who knew you'd be such a scheming person?!"
"This is simply outrageous."
"You almost stole all the credit for yourself!"
"No way, in the future, I also need to show my face more in front of Ji Daoist and advise him more. If he joins the Moon Holding Sect in the future, I'll also have a share of the credit!"
"Elder Wu, you should keep these thoughts to yourself. Why say them out loud? This is just adding more competitors for no reason!" Someone regretted it.
Elder Wu was stunned.
But when he looked closely, he indeed saw that everyone's eyes were shining, obviously moved by the idea! Damn it!
He had let his guard down!
He slapped his chest in frustration.
It was at this moment that the Elder Master laughed, "You're not wrong either.
(End of Chapter)"The Supreme Elder sure is an honest man, but he doesn't talk much!"
"He's old, but he doesn't talk much."
The crowd: "Huh?!"
Wow! That's actually quite reasonable!!!
...
"This year's crisis, even if we manage to get through it..."
The hour of the rat approached.
As the second day drew near, Lin Fan breathed a slight sigh of relief, "In that case, we can indeed make more preparations and nip this crisis in the bud."
"Speaking of which..."
"This small crisis is already quite insane!"
It was supposed to be an annual minor crisis, but it turned out to be a potential freakish Ninth Stage.
Even for someone who had just entered the Ninth Stage, it was incredibly 'astonishing' and insane.
Although it seemed like Lin Fan was prepared, and Hai Dongpo was nearby to support, the problem wasn't as simple as that.
In essence, it was just an annual minor crisis, but now a Ninth Stage cultivator had appeared, which was indeed insane.
However...
From the strength and connections he currently possessed, a 'foe' who had just entered the Ninth Stage wasn't considered a major crisis.
"..."
"If that's the case..."
"In a few years or a decade, will we have to deal with the Holy Land every year during the minor crisis?!"
"!"
This thought was far-fetched, but it wasn't impossible.
After all, the strongest cultivator in the minor crisis eleven years ago was only at the Fifth Stage, but now, wow... In another decade, it wouldn't be impossible for the minor crisis to involve the Holy Land.
"Damn, what a headache!"
"But it's good that we got through it."
Lin Fan began planning for the next stage.
First, Hai Dongpo was recalled.
Since he was a partner rather than a subordinate, Lin Fan wouldn't inquire about Hai Dongpo's future actions, nor was it his place to arrange them.
"As for my personal 'work focus' from now on, it's to completely assimilate the Moonlight Lineage."
"This matter will require more effort and time to gradually achieve."
"Once I've absorbed Ji Haoyue, the Moonlight Sect will truly and completely become the Moonlight Lineage, and I won't have to worry about their disloyalty anymore."
"As for the disciples..."
"Hey."
"They all have their own paths to walk, and it's best for them to grow quickly."
"But this year's Grand Opening of the Mountain Gate..."
"Is in three days."
"We need to settle this matter first."
"Speaking of which, the Hongwu Immortal Alliance established by that Loose Immortal Hongwu in Hongwu Immortal City is causing trouble again this year, and we might not be able to recruit many disciples."
Lin Fan's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Last year, the Hongwu Immortal Alliance had caused trouble.
As a result, the Moon Holding Sect was left out in the cold. Although there were still some who came to pay respects, compared to previous years, the number had decreased significantly.
This wasn't good news!
"However..."
"It's worth mentioning that I, as I am now..."
"Shouldn't be afraid."
Lin Fan narrowed his eyes slightly, "If a conflict does arise, even if I can't win, I should still be able to protect myself or escape."
The Moonlight Lineage joins the Moon Holding Sect!
With over a million disciples and so many elders...
There were numerous talented individuals!
Especially those elders, almost all of them had A-grade or higher talents.
In other words, the number of people Lin Fan could share his combat power and talents with directly... skyrocketed! With his current abilities and the Three Flowers Summit, he had confidence in dealing with one or two lower-tier Ninth Stage cultivators, but whether he could defeat the Loose Immortal Hongwu was another question.
"After all, I don't know how many tribulations he's gone through as a Loose Immortal."
Lin Fan sighed lightly.
"So... If we can avoid a direct confrontation, for now, it's best to avoid conflict."
"Fortunately, even if the main lineage doesn't recruit many disciples, the Moonlight Lineage should still be able to recruit some."
"But compared to previous years... it will likely be less."
"It's good news that everything is proceeding as expected, so there's no need to worry too much."
Lin Fan had mentally prepared for these situations.
On the day the Moonlight Lineage held its Grand Opening of the Mountain Gate, it was bound to be affected.
Over the years, the Moonlight Sect's fortune seemed to be on a downward spiral, with few Celestial Prodigies to begin with, and now, after such a major change, being annexed by the Moon Holding Sect, those who wanted to pay respects would definitely think twice.
So, the number of disciples would decrease again.
But as long as it wasn't a significant decrease, it was still acceptable.
Compared to the additional disciples gained within a year, it wasn't worth risking a confrontation with the Hongwu Immortal Alliance and the Loose Immortal Hongwu!
"The Loose Immortal Tribulation has twelve tribulations, and with each tribulation, one ascends closer to immortality."
Lin Fan sighed.
After reaching the ninth level of the Ascending to Immortality Realm, one had to undergo tribulations. If they successfully passed, they would ascend and become immortals.
If they failed, they would be struck by the tribulation and their souls would disperse.
If one was lucky or sufficiently prepared, there was still a chance to undergo Body Dissolution and become a Loose Immortal.
Loose Immortals undergo tribulations once every five hundred years.
With each tribulation passed, they become a One-Tribulation Loose Immortal, two tribulations make them a Two-Tribulation, and so on.
A newly-transformed Loose Immortal's combat power is roughly equivalent to an ordinary first-stage Ninth Stage cultivator.
But with each tribulation passed, their combat power skyrockets!
One tribulation is roughly equivalent to the fourth level of the Ninth Stage, and two tribulations to the fifth level.
A Six-Tribulation Loose Immortal already has combat power equivalent to a Ninth Stage Full-stage cultivator.
And a Seven-Tribulation Loose Immortal...
Is a true earthly immortal, capable of fighting against immortals!
Upon reaching twelve tribulations, one can ascend instantly, and after ascending, they directly become a True Immortal!
Immortal, True Immortal, Heavenly Immortal...
The vast gap in power and strength is evident.
But...
Loose Immortals seem powerful, but in reality, they are far from perfect.
The Loose Immortal Tribulation is incredibly difficult.
So difficult that it leaves one in despair, and even a peerless genius wouldn't be able to pass it, Lin Fan estimates that only a 'Heavenly Dao's favorite son' would have a chance.
(Chapter End)
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