The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 387: No Room for Flags! The Eleven Holy Lands Besiege the City (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 387: No Room for Flags! The Eleven Holy Lands Besiege the City (Part 1)

Chapter 387: No Room for Flags! The Eleven Holy Lands Besiege the City (Part 1)

August 15, 2024

Black Buddha's expression changed abruptly, his face contorting with shock.

"Damn it! How can this kid react so swiftly?"

"He actually..."

"...guessed most of it?"

His heart was filled with dread, but he refused to admit it, let alone reveal more. He forced himself to remain calm and sneered, "Hmph! I have no idea what you're talking about!"

"Oh, so you don't know?"

Lin Fan pretended to realize, "So, talking to you is like playing the lute to a cow?"

Black Buddha's eyebrows furrowed, "What are you trying to say now?"

His heart was filled with caution, and suddenly, he thought to himself, why am I wasting my breath talking to this guy! This kid is as clever as a mouse, always quick on the uptake. If that's the case, why not just keep my mouth shut and act deaf and dumb?

He made up his mind not to speak anymore.

But Lin Fan continued to test him.

He kept spouting confusing statements, and his enigmatic remarks were endless.

Black Buddha's eyelids twitched uncontrollably, and in the end, he had no choice but to block his hearing, choosing to 'ignore and not be bothered'.

"Tsk."

"Getting smart, huh?"

Lin Fan sighed helplessly, "I guess there's nothing I can do."

"But it doesn't matter. Based on the current information, we can almost certainly conclude that the Buddhist Sect is employing a method similar to a 'blood sacrifice'."

"I speculate that they are using the blood, flesh, and divine soul origins of cultivators to nourish the Apocalyptic Black Lotus, forcibly enhancing its strength."

"This is undoubtedly a desperate move."

"But with the final ultimatum, the Buddhist Sect has no choice."

Lin Fan's guess wasn't just a random assumption.

It was based on the Buddhist Sect's various actions, the fact that they showed no grief over their fallen companions, and YaYa's report about something competing with her for qi and blood power...

When all these clues were pieced together, it wasn't difficult to guess their motives and intentions.

"Then..."

"There's no need to keep you around any longer."

"The final ultimatum is almost up, and after killing you, we must rush back immediately."

Lin Fan waved his hand.

Xiao Ling'er and the others immediately understood, and without hesitation, they launched a group attack!

Black Buddha's late-stage Ninth Realm power was indeed formidable. In close combat, none of Xiao Ling'er's group were a match for him, and even with Chen An directly restraining him, they couldn't defeat him in a group attack! But there were no ifs or buts.

Chen An restrained him head-on, while the others attacked from a distance!

Countless invincible techniques and skills were unleashed, and even the lowest-leveled Zu Yu among them had already reached the Seventh Realm, and his elusive illusions had caused Black Buddha no small amount of trouble! The most critical factor was that even though the personal disciples were only at the Seventh or Eighth Realm, their defenses were also at this level, but they were all high-attack entities!

To Black Buddha, Xiao Ling'er and her group were all high-attack, low-defense opponents.

If he were to fight them, he could easily finish them off in a few moves.

But he didn't have that opportunity now.

Moreover, he couldn't ignore Xiao Ling'er and the others' offensive, and he had to treat them with caution!

With this, Black Buddha, who was already at a disadvantage, could only face defeat.

And the speed at which this happened was astonishing!

After just two rounds of group attacks, Black Buddha was completely overwhelmed, leaving behind only a sky full of black qi, which was greedily sucked into the bellies of the two zombies and the four Corpse Puppets.

"Burp~"

In the end, the male and female zombies even burped simultaneously.

The crowd: "..."

"Do zombies like to eat this kind of thing?"

Zhu Rou Rong widened his eyes, "I've been researching zombie feed ratios, but I've been focusing on blood and other things. Now it seems that they can actually 'eat air'!"

"..."

"This isn't just ordinary air." Lin Fan reminded.

"Yeah, I understand. But in the end, isn't it just a matter of ratios? As long as I have this idea, I'll eventually figure it out."

"..."

"Alright, take your time researching."

"Great Demon God and Sea Elder, please help look after the Moon Holding Sect. At this moment, the final ultimatum from the Eleven Holy Lands to the Buddhist Sect is almost up. It seems that the Buddhist Sect is determined to stick to their path to the end."

Lin Fan sighed, "The Moon Holding Sect should also contribute to the peace of the world, and by the way..."

"Supervise them to ensure the Great Vehicle Buddhism and the Apocalyptic Black Lotus are completely eliminated, leaving no fish that slip through the net!"

"Rest assured, Lin Zongzhu."

The Great Demon God immediately patted his chest, "As long as I'm here, the Moon Holding Sect will be safe!"

"But please take good care of my grandson, Shi Hao. He is your disciple, and I trust you to take care of him."

"You can be at ease," Lin Fan said solemnly. "Shi Hao is my disciple, and I will do my best to look after him. This time, I'm fulfilling a past cause. Additionally, I want him to gain more experience so that when he encounters such grand occasions in the future, he can handle them more calmly."

"Then I can rest easy."

The Great Demon God nodded in agreement.

But Lin Fan spoke again, "Elder, I have a small suggestion."

"Lin Zongzhu, please speak."

"It's just... let's try not to set flags."

"Flag? What's that? Some kind of talisman?"

"Cough, it's just... let's not say things like 'When I come back, I'll marry you' or 'When I return, I'll do this and that with you' or 'As long as I'm alive, I will definitely not...' every time we part ways."

"It's not auspicious."

Lin Fan truly believed that setting such flags was inauspicious.

Although it was a 'cliche', weren't they all 'template characters'?

If possible, such flags should be avoided!

After all, too many people, too many plots, and too many characters have died under the weight of these flags. It's truly inauspicious.

Even...

Not just in novels or TV shows, but in the real world, such flags should not be set.

In the beginning, the renowned figure of the Eagle made a bold statement, vowing that as long as he lived, the Little White Rabbit would never succeed in creating a mushroom egg.

Hmm...

Indeed, he kept his word.

The flag he raised was well-founded.

As long as he was alive, the Little White Rabbit truly couldn't create a mushroom egg.

Until his 'wild imagination' took over, within two months, the rabbit succeeded.

It can be said that this imaginative figure made an outstanding contribution to the Little White Rabbit's development.

Everything was due to the flag he raised! Understanding this, Lin Fan became extremely cautious about flags, as they were truly metaphysical and best avoided whenever possible.

To prevent regret in the face of unforeseen circumstances.

However, the Great Demon God saw no issue with these words.

Out of respect for his grandson's teacher, he nodded and said, "I am enlightened."

"Although I don't know the reason for this, since it's spoken by Lin Zongzhu, there must be a reason. In the future, this old man will pay attention."

"Thank you for your trust, Elder."

Lin Fan heaved a sigh of relief and then turned to his personal disciples, his expression solemn. "You must also remember this and avoid similar situations from happening!"

"Hmm..."

"Yes, Master."

Seeing Lin Fan's seriousness, Hai Dongpo, Ji Haoyue, Li Chunge, Deng Tai'a, and even Chen An felt that this matter seemed quite important.

Perhaps...

They should also pay attention to this in the future? It's not that they lack brains, but they have heard of Lin Fan's actions, even if they haven't witnessed them firsthand.

He's very reliable!

Moreover, Lin Fan, in just a short decade, managed to revive the nearly annihilated Moon-Holding Sect, not only averting disaster but also restoring it to its peak and beyond...

How could such a remarkable person make baseless claims? There must be a reason for his words.

"Emmmmm..."

After some contemplation, they realized that they indeed had this 'problem'! But it's not their fault.

Whenever facing farewells, one should say something to those they care about.

And the words to be spoken are more or less the same—to comfort those who care about them and put their minds at ease.

But comforting words are limited.

Compared to the older generation, Xiao Ling'er was more direct. She first agreed wholeheartedly and promised to follow through, then couldn't help but ask, "Master, I've remembered your words."

"But..."

"Can you tell me why there's such a taboo?"

Lin Fan chuckled.

In his heart, he felt a sense of an elder facing his child's question about an ancient custom, wondering why it had to be so.

"This matter... it's a long story."

He sighed lightly, "But if I must explain, this matter... is related to the Dao of Karma!"

"The Dao of Karma?"

Everyone's expressions changed.

It is often said that there are three thousand paths in the Dao, and each path can lead to the divine.

However, the Dao of Karma is undoubtedly the greatest among all paths! It even surpasses the Dao of Space and the Dao of Time.

Karma, just two simple words, yet it holds too much uncertainty and 'mystery'. Not to mention in the Immortal Martial Continent, even in the Upper Realm, probably no one dares to claim they have comprehended the Dao of Karma, right?

These words...

Are related to the Dao of Karma? They couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

"In that case, we must pay attention to this matter and not casually raise flags or something."

"Yes!"

Lin Fan nodded, "In general, everyone should be cautious."

"Because according to my 'understanding', whenever a flag is raised too strongly..."

"Most of the time, there's no turning back."

"Or to put it another way, under certain specific conditions, not raising a flag might not guarantee a return, but raising a flag ensures no return!"

"So, unless you've lived enough, everyone..."

Lin Fan sighed, "We must be cautious."

"Of course, of course."

Everyone hurriedly nodded.

However, the fellow time-traveling disciples couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh.

They understood the logic.

But it must be said that Lin Fan's words were spot on.

This is not an exaggeration.

After a brief chat, Lin Fan waved his hand, "Okay, enough idle talk."

"Time is precious, let's set off immediately."

"As for the sect, it's up to you elders."

Lin Fan cupped his hands.

"By the way."

"I almost forgot."

"Ling'er."

"Yes, Master."

Xiao Ling'er smiled and stepped forward, then took out a pile of jade bottles, "Thank you, elders, for your help. Our Moon-Holding Sect has 'no valuable possessions', and we have nothing to offer in return. These pills are the best we can provide..."

Chen An was taken aback.

"Huh?"

Li Chunge glanced at him, "Old Chen, why aren't you saying anything?"

"Shut up, old man.

Chen An gave him a sidelong glance before heaving a sigh, "I'm thinking."

"About what?"

"As a sword cultivator, I've always been upright and honest. Unlike you, who borrow without returning and have questionable character. After much deliberation, I still believe that it's not right to take a job and receive double the monthly stipend!"

"How can I be so greedy?"

"We sword cultivators should uphold the dignity of our path!"

Li Chunge was taken aback.

Even Deng Tai'a couldn't help but widen his eyes, feeling deep admiration.

Hiss!!!

Could it be that this is the true demeanor of a sword cultivator?

Unmoved by wealth, unbent by power...

Even with the generous benefits offered by the Moon Holding Sect, he still couldn't bring himself to accept it?

The two exchanged a glance, suddenly feeling ashamed.

Such self-reproach made them almost unable to lift their heads.

However...

Before they could voice their praise, Chen An continued, "So, I've decided to only take one monthly stipend!"

"Now..."

"Since I'm working for the Moon Holding Sect and teaching their disciples, and with the graciousness of Lin Zongzhu, it's only right for me to follow his lead."

"Therefore, I won't be taking the stipend from the Sword Palace."

"When Lin Zongzhu and the Moon Holding Sect no longer need me, and I return to the Sword Palace to contribute there, then I'll collect the Sword Palace's stipend."

"Hmm..."

"Only then can I maintain the dignity of a sword cultivator!"

L

Deng Tai'a: " ⊙_⊙…”

Damn!

I'm truly impressed.

You can't be swayed by wealth or power, yet you've already submitted so thoroughly, and now you're lecturing us about the dignity of sword cultivators.

It's simply...

Li Chunge turned and spat, "Pfft!"

Deng Tai'a followed closely behind, "Shameless!"

Chen An frowned, "Who are you calling shameless?"

"Of course, I'm talking about the shameless old fellow. Is that you?" Li Chunge smirked.

"I'm not!"

"Then who are you calling a shameless old fellow?"

"Me!!!"

"..."

......

"Witch!"

"You!!! You're the witch?!"

"No, even the witch of the Heaven-Splitting Sect doesn't have your level of strength. And your methods are so sinister and evil, who exactly are you?!"

Several bald monks were overwhelmed.

Their innate gifts, their roots, and all their origins were being frantically 'stripped' away.

This terrified them beyond measure, and none of them could remain calm.

They couldn't fathom who this woman before them was. They were originally following orders from above, acting according to a 'hit list' to annihilate one force after another. Logically, this process should have been extremely easy.

The previous forces were exactly like that; they didn't have a shred of resistance, and were easily dealt with.

But at this moment, they were being forcefully suppressed by a woman.

Even if they fought with all their might, it was useless.

Their years of cultivation in the golden body were all in vain, and they were tossed aside like soft-shelled shrimp.

Just as they were astonished and unsure of the woman's intentions, they discovered that she was using special means to devour their very origins! Feeling their bodies growing weaker, their cultivation declining, and their innate gifts and roots being stripped away, they were filled with unparalleled despair.

But at the same time, they also wanted to understand who this woman was and why she was so powerful and bizarre.

Unfortunately, there was no response.

The woman's expression remained unchanged as she said, "Time's almost up."

"My master is already on his way to pick me up."

"You..."

"Forget it, let's go."

"I don't want my fellow disciples and sisters to see me 'eating' people."

She flipped her hand, blasting all the bald monks into fragments. She then condensed a treasure bottle of the Dao, swiftly absorbing the essence of their blood and flesh into it for refinement.

At the same time, her face showed a hint of excitement.

"Now..."

"...I'm already strong enough."

"Even if I wanted to, I could break through to the Ninth Stage at any time!"

"As expected, the Heaven Devouring Black Lotus technique still requires 'eating' people to quickly enhance oneself."

"Then..."

She cleaned up the traces and quickly left.

Not long after, she met up with Lin Fan and the others.

"Master, Senior Sister, Senior Brother..."

Yaya returned to her original state, her smile sweet as she greeted Lin Fan and the others.

"How are you?"

Lin Fan asked with a smile.

"Thanks to Master's concern, I'm doing well."

"That's good."

"Let's go and pick up He Andown and Ti'ana. We're off to the Western Region!"

"..."

......

The final ultimatum's time had arrived!

The Eleven Holy Lands kept their word, without hesitation, directly 'invading with a massive army'! In just a few days, they had already mobilized their elite forces.

Moreover, before this, they had already entered a wartime state, and in such a state, everything must give way to 'the great war'. The efficiency of related events was directly maxed out!

Under such circumstances, there was naturally no problem!

The Eleven Holy Lands each sent a hundred Ninth Stage experts, led by their own Supreme Sovereigns or Holy Mothers, forcefully entering the Western Region!

Boom!

The 'Heaven' of the Western Region trembled!

Over a hundred and ten Ninth Stage experts descended, among them, there were even some at the 'apex'. When they gathered, unreservedly displaying their aura and strength, even the 'Heavenly Might' had to temporarily retreat.

As they passed by, the clouds, whether white or dark, all dispersed!

The raging winds and pouring rain, all made way for them.

Even the heavens seemed to shatter, as a celestial river cut across the Western Domain!

"Oh my, this..."

"What is happening?!"

"Why is this happening?!"

"Is it the end of the world?!"

The people of the Western Domain witnessed this terrifying celestial phenomenon, their scalps tingling with fear.

Most of them being followers and disciples of the Buddhist Sect, they were even more terrified upon seeing this, and many knelt down, praying fervently, hoping to seek forgiveness from the heavens.

But...

This was just the beginning! The apocalyptic scene became increasingly terrifying.

The powerful cultivators from the eleven sacred lands passed by, causing the heavens to collapse and mountains to shatter, directly carving out a path!

Even without intentionally controlling their aura, the scene was already this terrifying.

(End of Chapter)

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