The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 320: Huanhuan Sect's Relocation, Revenge Plan! (Part 2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 320: Huanhuan Sect's Relocation, Revenge Plan! (Part 2)

Chapter 320: Huanhuan Sect's Relocation, Revenge Plan! (Part 2)

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"As for the color scheme, let's stick with black and gold as the main theme."

"But..."

"Elder, you can come up with a solution. For instance, can we make the black elements within the sect into a vibrant, colorful black?"

Su Xinghai was taken aback.

...

"Secondly."

"The matter concerning the Ethereal World also needs to be completed as soon as possible."

"How is the progress so far?"

Hu Kunlun immediately stepped forward and said, "Nearly thirty percent of the Southwestern Realm can now access the Ethereal World normally, and the progress is still increasing."

"It's predicted that within two years, the Ethereal World will cover every corner of the Southwestern Realm!"

"Hmm, that's good."

Lin Fan nodded slightly. "In any case, everyone, put in some extra effort and quickly complete these two tasks!"

"After that, I have further arrangements."

"Yes, Sect Master!"

The crowd dispersed.

Soon, the entire Moon Embrace Sect began to operate like a massive yet orderly machine, working frantically.

Everyone's enthusiasm was high!

Especially with the matter of relocating, which affected everyone's personal interests, the sect members were naturally very motivated in their tasks.

Even Fan Jianqiang, the surviving remnant, was not idle.

He personally went to the original Xi family's territory to survey, measure, and select...

Afterward, he came to inform Lin Fan, "Master, in my opinion, we should go all out!"

"Oh? What do you mean by going all out?"

"Currently, the Xi family's Spirit Mountain has around three thousand peaks. Although it's sufficient for now, that's only temporary."

"Why don't we have the Moonlight Lineage contribute another two thousand peaks, making it a total of five thousand two hundred peaks."

"After all, the Moonlight Lineage has been taking over these peaks from our main lineage for over ten thousand years. Now that we are the main lineage, it's only right that we claim some territory. They can't possibly refuse, can they?"

"We're all one big family!"

"Oh?"

Lin Fan nodded slightly. "You're right, but there must be a reason, right?"

"I've been researching a protective sect formation."

"I've conducted an on-site inspection."

"With five thousand two hundred peaks, we can maximize the power of this protective sect formation."

Lin Fan hesitated.

"Then let's do it!"

If Fan Jianqiang thought it was good, then it must be truly good.

Since that's the case...

Let's set up the protective sect formation with these five thousand two hundred peaks!

As for the Moonlight Lineage...

Hmm, they'll understand.

Besides, they don't necessarily need these two thousand peaks, cough cough.

"Your Highness, I'm not trying to pressure you."

"But, hmm... this is all for the sake of the Moon Embrace Sect."

Lin Fan muttered to himself and then turned to look at Fan Jianqiang, his eyes shifting. "Oh, Elder, I have a small question for you."

Fan Jianqiang laughed heartily, "Please ask, Master."

"Well... hmm, do you still remember where your original body is?"

Fan Jianqiang was taken aback. "(⊙o⊙)..."

Lin Fan stared at him intently.

"Ahem."

"Well~ why is Master asking this?"

"Out of pure curiosity."

Believe it or not, Lin Fan was genuinely curious.

After all, in his previous life, the most notorious surviving remnant in the novel world, Li Chang'ge, was often mocked by readers for forgetting where his original body was hidden.

So, did Fan Jianqiang, another surviving remnant, remember?

"Hey."

Fan Jianqiang scratched his head. "Master, don't say that."

"How could I possibly forget where my original body is? This is my original body~"

Lin Fan remained silent, only gazing at him lightly.

Fan Jianqiang immediately felt embarrassed.

He laughed awkwardly, "Master, you're so perceptive!"

"I really forgot~!"

"..."

"This is indeed a difficult problem for me."

"Over two thousand peaks, more than the Moonlight Lineage has, even if I propose this as the General Overseer, it's inevitable that some will oppose it."

Lu Ming sighed inwardly. "But I can use diversionary tactics, surround Wei to save Zhao~!"

"Moreover..."

"Ji Haoyue has also been 'observing' for quite some time, right?"

"It's time for him to make a choice. He can't keep dragging this on indefinitely."

"Hmm~"

"Just need that final push."

Lu Ming waved his hand. "As you say."

"Vice Head."

Wen Ruyan hurried in and bowed, "What's the matter?"

"Help me notify the elders, we have important matters to discuss."

"Call all the available elders."

"Yes."

After an incense stick's worth of time, dozens of elders and vice heads gathered in the hall.

Ji Haoyue, who had been 'observing' all along, also followed and stood by.

"The old Sect Master is here too?" Lu Ming nodded and greeted him, then said, "Speaking of which, I have some good news for you."

"Regarding the Hongwu Immortal City incident, the main lineage is very satisfied with the Moonlight Lineage's response and results. Therefore, they've sent many good things."

"The old Sect Master, you also have a share."

"..."

"Do I have a share too?"

Ji Haoyue was surprised. "Shouldn't Lin Fan hate me to the bone?"

"Oh~"

"Although Lin Fan is young, he's fair and just. Moreover, he's still young."

"The results are good, so he'll have what he deserves."

At this point, Lu Ming took out a jade bottle and used his Yuan power to levitate it, bringing it before Ji Haoyue's eyes.

As Ji Haoyue took the jade bottle, a tantalizing aroma wafted out the moment he opened it.

"This?"

"A Seventh-Grade Ascending Immortal Pill?"

Ji Haoyue's eyes widened in surprise.

There were nine pills in total!

These pills were not cheap.

"What a grand gesture!" The elders whispered among themselves, expressing their awe.

Lu Ming smiled slightly. "The Sect Master's instructions, and on this trip, the former Sect Master has been of great help. It's only right to return the favor."

Ji Haoyue's face reddened at these words.

Helped a lot? Hmm... Did he mean licking packages and opening things?

If it was about fighting, he seemed to have done nothing but get beaten up and bullied alongside Lu Ming.

Ji Haoyue felt awkward as he said this.

"Ahem, all for the sake of Haoyue... for the Haoyue Sect in my heart."

Ji Haoyue could only respond in this way.

"Of course."

Lu Ming nodded with a smile. "The former Sect Master has just broken through, and it's best to consolidate your cultivation. Now, with these pills, it's the perfect opportunity. Why not...?"

Ji Haoyue nodded, ready to leave, but suddenly paused and turned back.

"That's not right!"

"Are you trying to get rid of me?"

Ji Haoyue frowned. "Why?"

"With my status, what matters could there be that I shouldn't hear or know?"

"This..."

Lu Ming sighed helplessly.

"The former Sect Master is all-seeing."

The Second Elder sighed, "Fellow Daoist Ji, it's not that we don't want you to listen, nor is it that we don't give you face. But now, you are no longer a member of the Moon Holding Sect. This matter, although directly related to the original Moon Holding Sect, is now the business of the Moon Holding Sect."

"Since the Vice Head believes you shouldn't listen, then you truly shouldn't listen."

"After all, this matter is top-secret. If it's leaked, the plan will surely fail."

"So..."

"Fellow Daoist Ji, if you don't want to..."

"Avoid it for a bit?"

Ji Haoyue: "???!"

"What the hell!

"Fine, fine, fine!

"I've become an outsider, huh? Not even letting me listen? And you're saying that if I leak the secret, it'll be my fault? Am I now considered a traitor?"

"This is how you treat me?"

"This is unreasonable!"

Ji Haoyue was furious.

At the same time, he felt deeply wronged.

Could he possibly have ill intentions towards the Moonlight Lineage?

Since taking over as the Sect Master, he had worked tirelessly, pouring his heart and soul into the sect, striving for strength. Even his personal time and life had been affected, all for the sake of the sect.

What was it all for?

Now, they were saying these things right in front of him, wanting to exclude him, and even suspecting him of leaking secrets?

"This..."

The Second Elder sighed. "Former Sect Master, please calm down."

"We're not targeting you on purpose. It's just that this is the Moon Holding Sect's business, and you're from the Haoyue Sect. Strictly speaking, we're mortal enemies..."

"It's only because we joined the Moon Holding Sect that we have the right to know and participate in this matter. Otherwise, we wouldn't qualify either."

"So why get angry?"

"We have to follow the rules when doing things. Moreover, these are the rules of the Moon Holding Sect. Even if you're burning with anger, we can't change that, can we?"

Ji Haoyue: "..."

His anger subsided significantly.

Lu Ming's words were undeniably true.

They were all facts!

At the bottom of it all, the Moonlight Lineage was no longer the Haoyue Sect but a branch of the Moon Holding Sect.

Sigh...

He originally wanted to turn around and leave.

But then he thought, Lu Ming had gathered so many people, almost everyone was here, there must be something important! This matter might even be related to the life and death of the Moonlight Lineage.

How could he just turn and leave with such a crucial matter at hand?

What if, what if something went wrong, and he regretted it for the rest of his life?

For a long time, he hesitated.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Ji Haoyue sighed heavily. "I... I..."

"I'm willing to be a Guest Scholar of the Moonlight Lineage!"

"Then I should have the qualifications to be here, right?"

Returning to the Moonlight Lineage was too embarrassing, but becoming a Guest Scholar was slightly better.

Ji Haoyue was pushed to his limits. Suddenly, he felt his thoughts flowing like a gushing spring.

Seeing the crowd's surprised expressions, Ji Haoyue quickly explained, "Don't jump to conclusions!"

"I have an irreconcilable feud with the Moon Holding Sect. How could I join them and become their lackey?"

"The reason I'm doing this is entirely for the Moonlight Lineage! Even if I become a Guest Scholar of the Moonlight Lineage, I'll only listen to the Moonlight Lineage's instructions and not the main sect's orders!"

As he spoke, he sighed. "Even so, I've still lost face."

"But..."

"How can I stand by and watch the Moonlight Lineage fall into crisis?"

"I must set aside personal honor and fight for the Moonlight Lineage!"

What the hell did he care about the Moon Holding Sect?

He was doing all this for the Haoyue Sect in his heart!

Ji Haoyue felt he had made his intentions very clear.

Although the elders' gazes were still sharp, at least he had a reason, and he could bear it.

"The former Sect Master is truly righteous!"

Lu Ming stood up and bowed respectfully. "I'm deeply impressed!"

"But this..."

"According to the rules of the Moon Holding Sect, to become an executive, one must swear a Heavenly Dao Oath..."

Ji Haoyue: "!!!"

"..."

Seeing everyone staring at him expectantly, Ji Haoyue couldn't help but blurt out, "I'll swear!"

Soon after...

The vows were made.

These vows were not difficult, as there were 'templates' for them.

They were nothing more than the standard commitments to the sect, such as not 'shortchanging' or 'targeting' anyone, 'not withholding benefits', and 'not causing trouble'. Under these conditions, the Guest Scholar was bound by constraints to not betray the sect.

As the rolling thunder above the sky dispersed, Ji Haoyue finally had a new identity.

Although he was not officially a member of the Moon Holding Sect, as a Guest Scholar, he could indeed be considered one of their own.

"Guest Scholar Ji!"

The Second Elder was almost in tears, "I've finally waited for this day!"

"I thought there was no hope in this life, but I never expected that we would have the chance to fight side by side again!"

Ji Haoyue: "..."

Alright, alright, the one who called out the loudest and said I was an outsider just now was you, but now you're being so quick to react.

Before he could speak, the other elders' excited and emotional words overwhelmed him.

"This is great news, truly great news!"

"From now on, we will fight side by side once again."

"Finally, we are our own people again."

"I've been dreaming of this day!"

"..."

Ji Haoyue was speechless and could only say, "All for the sake of the Moonlight Lineage."

"As long as we focus on developing the Moonlight Lineage, we are all our own people. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless, hmph!"

Immediately, he forcefully changed the topic, "Alright!"

"Let's not waste words, let's get down to business."

"Today, what are we discussing? Can we finally talk about it now?"

At this moment, Lu Ming's heart was filled with laughter.

Although this wasn't a particularly 'perfect' situation, sooner or later, he would become a true 'insider'!

He didn't believe in Ji Haoyue, but in himself.

At the same time, the Moon Holding Sect finally had its own Ninth Stage cultivator, and Ji Haoyue had great potential, with a high ceiling for future growth!

However...

Ahem, it was just a matter of not showing it.

"That's natural."

Lu Ming quickly said, "Please don't blame me, after all, everything has its rules."

Ji Haoyue: "..."

"The situation is like this."

Lu Ming narrowed his eyes, and his murderous intent was evident on his face, "The main lineage has instructed us to first eradicate the Flaming Sun Palace, the Star Sea Alliance, and the Shadow Demon Palace..."

"After all, the Moonlight Lineage's current situation is entirely due to them!"

"Moreover, both sides have reached a stalemate, and they are definitely thinking of ways to protect themselves. The best way to protect themselves is to take the initiative and destroy us, the Moonlight Lineage, and even the entire Moon Holding Sect."

"As the saying goes, there's no point in being vigilant against a thief a thousand days after the theft."

"Let's not drag this out any longer!"

"Instead of giving them time to plot various conspiracies and schemes against us, it's better for us to take the initiative and eliminate these security risks."

"After all, with the strength of our Moon Holding Sect, and with the addition of the former Sect Master, we will have two Ninth Stage battle powers. Dealing with their three factions won't be a problem."

"Moreover..."

Lu Ming paused before continuing, "Previously, we didn't plan for the former Sect Master to be involved, but now that you're willing to participate, perhaps I can make a suggestion to the Sect Master."

"To invite another Ninth Stage cultivator!"

"At that time, with three Ninth Stage cultivators taking action simultaneously, along with the experts within our Moon Holding Sect, we can divide into three groups and simultaneously attack the Flaming Sun Palace, the Star Sea Alliance, and the Shadow Demon Palace."

"With the speed of lightning, we can destroy them all at once!"

"In this way..."

"That's the best plan!"

"What about the Hai Family's representative?" Ji Haoyue suddenly realized, and immediately, his eyes flashed with a murderous intent, "That's naturally the best choice!"

"How should we arrange this, and when should we take action?!"

In the end, his hatred for these three factions was deeper than anyone else present!

At the Nine Heavens Immortal Mountain, he was almost surrounded and killed by the Shadow Demon Palace's people.

After a hard-fought escape and successful breakthrough, he returned to find that the Moon Holding Sect was gone!

Who could tolerate such a thing?! Who knows how he, Ji Haoyue, had endured during this period!

In the past, he had been busy examining the Moonlight Lineage and understanding the situation of his disciples after they joined the Moon Holding Sect.

Now?

Hmph! He had confirmed that his disciples were doing well, even better than during the Moonlight Sect's time, and he had also barely joined the Moon Holding Sect. Yet, they were initiating a plan to eradicate the sect...

This was exactly what he wanted!

Moreover, everything was ready, except for the final push.

How could he not respond?

Ji Haoyue asked questions like a string of firecrackers, and finally, he said, "I'm willing to be the vanguard and eradicate these three demonic sects, it's my duty!"

"The former Sect Master's righteousness!"

Lu Ming immediately flattered him, making Ji Haoyue's face glow with pride.

"We'll do this and that, and then this and that."

"At that time, we won't ask for anything else, only for a swift and decisive victory. In the shortest time, we'll simultaneously destroy the three sects, leaving them no time to react."

"But..."

"We can't be careless, they will definitely be prepared, knowing that the Moonlight Lineage won't let things go. So, before that, they will most likely be on their guard."

"It's better to be cautious."

Ji Haoyue nodded slightly, "Since we're dividing into three groups, then... the Shadow Demon Palace will be left to me!"

"I'll take twelve elders with me, and if we can't destroy them, I'll accept the punishment."

"Aye~!"

"You're being too harsh on yourself, former Sect Master."

"We're all doing this for the Moonlight Lineage, why talk about punishment?" Lu Ming stepped forward, holding his hand, and said solemnly, "We'll do our best."

"Doing our best is enough."

(End of Chapter)

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