The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 392: Capturing Lin Dong and the Sorceress! Self-Sacrificing Buddha! (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 392: Capturing Lin Dong and the Sorceress! Self-Sacrificing Buddha! (Part 1)

Chapter 392: Capturing Lin Dong and the Sorceress! Self-Sacrificing Buddha! (Part 1)

After a tirade of curses, the 'old man' finally 'ignited' himself, lighting up the path ahead!

He burned his essence blood to tear open and maintain this long-distance spatial channel, causing blood to gush from his seven apertures, nearly killing him!

Fortunately, the spatial channel stabilized.

It was almost like opening a backdoor, allowing those from the Southwest Domain to directly enter the Western Domain through the spatial channel.

Although they couldn't rush all the way to the Great Vehicle Buddhism's doorstep, it still saved them a significant amount of time, allowing them to arrive sooner.

However...

This still required some time.

In comparison, Xiao Ling'er and the others, being closer, naturally approached faster.

Currently, they all possessed the Thousand Transformations Technique.

At this moment, they transformed into a group of 'junior cultivators' eager to watch the spectacle, their faces filled with excitement, as they cautiously drew near. Meanwhile, Wang Teng was striving to display the Eightfold Mirror Technique.

"Can you do it?"

Long Aojiao scoffed, "I've been watching you try for so long, and you haven't succeeded once."

"If you can do it, then you try."

Wang Teng was speechless. Wasn't he also anxious about this?

A secret technique created by his master, how could it be that easy to learn? If it were that simple, the Artificial Sun Fist wouldn't be known by only one person up to now!

The Eightfold Mirror Technique was kept on the top floor of the Scripture Repository.

Who among our lineage hasn't tried to cultivate it? Who succeeded?

Only Wang Teng, after numerous attempts and with his talent in this area, occasionally succeeded.

But succeeding once didn't mean he had mastered it, right?

My Eightfold Mirror Technique is already temperamental, and you're rushing me?

Wang Teng felt like scolding him.

Didn't he understand that the more he rushed, the more anxious he became?

But Long Aojiao wasn't going to let him off easily. She rolled her eyes, "Hmph, me? I'm not from the Moon Holding Sect, and Lin Fan never passed on this secret technique to me. How can I possibly use it?"

"Then you can't do it."

Wang Teng retorted directly, "This secret technique was created by my master. If you're so capable and claim you can suppress my master, then you should create a similar, no, an even more powerful technique of the same type."

"Why don't you create one then?"

"Huh?"

Long Aojiao's expression froze, and in her anger, she said, "I'll beat you, you dog!"

"Alright!"

Xiao Ling'er quickly tried to defuse the situation, "This isn't the time for internal squabbles."

Long Aojiao: "..."

"Fine, I'll give you this face!"

She suppressed her anger.

After all, he was her chosen Dao companion, and this face was worth giving.

But...

She was still very annoyed!

Fortunately, after numerous attempts, Wang Teng finally succeeded once.

The Eightfold Mirror Technique activated and forcefully locked onto Lin Dong's location.

"This is..."

Wang Teng roughly estimated the distance.

"In the northwest, about twenty or thirty thousand miles away."

"Is that the Sorceress from the Heaven-Splitting Sect beside him?"

"Yes," Ya Ya nodded. "By the way, what's her name? Surely she doesn't go by 'Sorceress'?"

"I don't know."

Everyone indicated their ignorance.

Xu Fenglai pondered, "After Sister's question, we really can't answer. When others mentioned her, they called her the Sorceress, but I've never heard anyone call her by her name."

"Hmph."

Long Aojiao muttered, "What about the Sorceress? Are we bringing her back too?"

"We'll cross that bridge when we come to it," Xiao Ling'er couldn't say for sure either, so she could only take things one step at a time.

"Well said, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it."

Long Aojiao pouted, "I don't know what's wrong with me. How could I have thought of coming with you? What does this have to do with me?"

He was speechless.

~He would never admit that he was afraid of something happening to Xiao Ling'er and Ya Ya, the Dao companions he had chosen.

But no one responded to his words, leaving Long Aojiao feeling uncomfortable.

...

"Indeed, it's right there!"

Behind a large rock, two high-raised bottoms were visible.

Lin Dong and the Sorceress had both used a secret technique to conceal their presence and were crouching behind the rock, peering into the distance.

Actually...

They couldn't see clearly at all.

All they could make out were 'special effects' and the sky constantly tearing open.

To truly observe the battle, they would need to rely on their divine sense.

But as humans with functional eyes, they felt compelled to watch with their eyes, even if they couldn't see clearly.

It wasn't that they were completely oblivious to their surroundings.

Rather...

The intense battle on the other side and their constant attention meant no one had suddenly left the battlefield to find them, so they didn't need to worry too much about their backs.

Moreover, their divine sense wasn't fake; unless someone with far superior strength approached, they would detect it immediately.

For instance, at this moment.

They sensed a group of people approaching.

But these people weren't very strong, and they trembled with fear, clearly not coming for them but, like them, were there to watch the spectacle.

With that, there was nothing to fear.

They didn't pay much attention until this group climbed the mountain they were on and drew closer.

It wasn't until the distance between them narrowed to less than ten miles that the two of them frowned, withdrew their gazes, and turned around.

They exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with caution.

"There are many cultivators watching the battle, with varying levels of strength. There are quite a few like us, but there's an unspoken rule among them—to avoid misunderstandings, they don't get too close to each other."

Lin Dong whispered, "But they..."

"Indeed, these people are suspicious," the Sorceress agreed.

She was also well aware of this unspoken rule. Although they were the Sacred Son and Sacred Daughter, they weren't sheltered flowers, having gained extensive experience from their travels.

As such, these unspoken rules were clear to them.

At this moment, as these people drew closer, they were either 'newbies', unaware of these unspoken rules, who, upon discovering people here, felt it was safe and wanted to 'watch from the sidelines'.

Or...

They were here for the two of them.

"Be careful!"

Lin Dong whispered a warning.

"Of course, but... Lin Dong, you have to protect me. I'm a little girl who needs protection." The witch spoke in a soft, coquettish voice.

Lin Dong's scalp went numb.

"Can you... not be like this?"

"What's wrong with me? I've always been like this." The witch replied in a sticky voice.

Lin Dong: "..."

"Yes, I know you've always been like this, but is there a possibility that I'm currently severely injured and not your match, unable to protect you?"

"How could that be?"

The witch shook her head vigorously, "Even if you're severely injured, you're still much stronger than me."

"Will you definitely protect me?"

Lin Dong: "..."

"Yes."

He responded helplessly, "You and your master saved my life, and it's only right to repay the favor."

"Hehehe."

The witch suddenly laughed.

"What are you laughing at?"

"I'm just teasing you. Why are you so serious?"

Lin Dong: "..."

This fairy!

Hmph, my Qing Zhu is more likable.

If she doesn't want to cut me down...

"They're coming towards us."

A moment later, Lin Dong's brows furrowed, "They're rushing towards us."

They had realized that they weren't 'shaking' anymore, and the 'clarity and foolishness' unique to newbies was gone. It was obvious that they were rushing towards him.

He circulated his blood qi, making himself appear less like a severely injured person, and activated the Profound Primordial Energy within his body, ready for any situation.

"Or, shall we run?"

The witch's eyes spun.

"No need."

But Lin Dong had his own thoughts, "If they're here to kill, they wouldn't need so many people!"

"Even if it's for caution, with so many people, they wouldn't continue approaching after being discovered without taking action. Wouldn't it be better to directly attack and kill me here?"

"So..."

"I'd rather find out who they are and what they're up to."

"Are you saying we should let them get closer?" The witch frowned.

"Of course not."

As the distance between the two sides narrowed to less than ten li, Lin Dong stretched out his hand and transmitted his voice, "Stop right there."

"This place already has people. Everyone, please find another spot!"

"Oh."

At this moment, Xiao Ling'er was also a young woman, but her appearance was average.

She said, "Are you Lin Dong, the friend from Cloud Top Palace?"

"They're indeed here for you." The witch narrowed her eyes slightly.

Lin Dong frowned, "Yes, I am. What's the matter?"

"Good news."

Xiao Ling'er sighed, "I'm a disciple of Moon Holding Sect. Hearing that Cloud Top Palace underwent a huge change and you're severely injured, my senior sister specifically sent us to come and help."

"Senior sister?"

Lin Dong's mind flashed with Xiao Ling'er's breathtaking appearance, and he couldn't help but recall their initial battle.

That battle...

He had exhausted all his means, yet he still lost to Xiao Ling'er.

That woman, like the master of a million fires, left a deep impression on him.

"Xiao Ling'er?"

"I'm inviting you to Moon Holding Sect as a guest."

"Master sister personally refined this Ninth Rank Heaven Repair Pill. Considering the major changes in Cloud Top Palace and your severe injuries, it might be inconvenient in the short term. It's better to follow us to Moon Holding Sect."

"Rest assured, our sect has no ill intentions towards you."

"Moreover, master sister instructed us to personally refine suitable healing pills for you if the Ninth Rank Heaven Repair Pill isn't effective."

A jade bottle appeared in her palm.

"Inside is the Ninth Rank Heaven Repair Pill, personally refined by master sister. It should greatly benefit your injuries. If it's not effective, you can ask my master sister to investigate and refine suitable healing pills for you."

Hearing this, Lin Dong was somewhat tempted.

But...

He quickly shook his head, "I appreciate the kindness of all of you and Xiao Ling'er."

"But I have other matters to attend to, so..."

As the saying goes, once bitten by a snake, a decade of fear for well ropes.

Not to mention an unfamiliar sect like Moon Holding Sect, even his own Cloud Top Palace, and even his master, whom he respected like a father, could turn against him and even want his life!

At the same time, he had understood a principle since he was young.

No benefit, no action!

They wanted to refine pills specifically for him...

Why?

If they didn't have ulterior motives, Lin Dong would cut off his head and use it as a chamber pot!

Therefore, he decisively refused, unwilling to go.

Xiao Ling'er and the others exchanged glances.

Alright.

It's just as I thought.

If that incident hadn't happened, inviting Lin Dong to Moon Holding Sect as a guest, he would have gladly accepted. Unfortunately, there are no ifs.

Xiao Ling'er thought for a moment and said, "Master sister's sincerity, considering the difficulty of fellow Heavenly Talents' cultivation, and your injuries being quite troublesome..."

"No need to say more."

"I appreciate your good intentions."

Lin Dong still refused, not giving Xiao Ling'er a chance to finish her sentence.

Xiao Ling'er looked helplessly at the others, "Then...

"We can only report after the fact."

"Understood."

The others nodded, and in an instant, they flashed and surrounded Lin Dong.

As for the witch...

When they had expressed their intentions earlier, she had already moved away from Lin Dong, so at this moment, she wasn't within the encirclement.

Lin Dong couldn't help but let out a cold harrumph upon seeing this. "As expected, you have ill intentions!"

Xiao Ling Er shook her head. "It's not that we have ill intentions. In fact, we genuinely mean well, but you're just too sensitive."

"Good intentions?"

"Good intentions, yet you surround and attack me?"

Xiao Ling Er could only respond, "It's hard to explain, but if you come with us, you'll understand that what I say is true. We truly have good intentions."

"I don't believe you!"

Lin Dong shook his head. "Even my master, who is like a father to me, would attack me. What more can I expect from you?"

"If you want to fight, then fight!"

"Although I'm injured, Lin Dong said, "I'm not one to be easily bullied!"

Xiao Ling Er was helpless.

She wanted to explain everything, but then she thought, if she did, and he still refused to go, what then?

So, instead of wasting words, she decided to knock him out and carry him back.

"Once we reach the Moon Holding Sect's territory, there will be ways to make him comply. Moreover, this place isn't safe. The battle over there will soon 'escalate,' and the longer we delay, the more troublesome it will be."

"Then, forgive me."

"Once you reach our place, you'll naturally understand that we don't mean you harm."

Xiao Ling Er waved her hand. "Attack."

Lin Dong's expression turned cold.

"How dare you!"

He immediately took action, and although he was severely injured, he was still a dignified Sacred Son and possessed the main character template. How could he be weak? Even with his combat power reduced by over fifty percent, he was still not a tiger trapped in a flatland, nor was he someone anyone could bully.

This wasn't arrogance on Lin Dong's part; it was a fact.

However...

As soon as they engaged in combat, Lin Dong was stunned.

These people, who were not well-known, were each stronger than the last.

At the very least, every one of them was stronger than him at that moment.

Wanting to defeat that woman head-on?

He was struck back with a single blow!

Helpless, he tried to break through from the side... but the opponent's punch almost shattered him.

Finally, seeing a little kid, he thought that such a small child wouldn't be so abnormal, right? But the terrifying strength of his flesh and blood energy was even more powerful than his own as a martial artist! Even if Lin Dong wasn't injured and was in his prime, he might not be able to defeat this kid!

In desperation, Lin Dong could only charge left and right, searching for a 'weak point' to break through and escape first.

However...

He tried everyone in a circle, only to find that each one was incredibly strong, and he couldn't handle any of them!

Each person was stronger than him.

Not only were they stronger than him in his current heavily injured state, but even in his prime, he wouldn't dare say he could confidently defeat any one of them!

What the hell...

These people were all freaks!

After a round of fighting, Lin Dong's injuries worsened, and he had never felt so frustrated and wanted to curse so much.

It was simply too absurd!

Had the world changed, or had he been living in a well, ignorant of the heavens?

Was he...

That weak?

Wow!

He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. His Dao Heart, which had almost been damaged due to his master's betrayal and the Cloud Peak Palace's actions, was now trembling wildly, as if it might shatter at any moment.

How could they be so strong!

It was too unreasonable.

"That's enough. Stop toying with him."

The man transformed by Long Aojiao looked up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, disdainfully saying, "If we continue fighting, he might have a mental breakdown, and his injuries... if they worsen, it might affect his foundation. That's when it'll get troublesome."

"Since you want him, it's better to bring him back intact."

Wanting... me?!

Could it be?!

Did they take a liking to my looks?

Lin Dong's mind was in chaos, and for some reason, he had such a strange thought.

But...

He didn't realize that his idea was odd and believed it to be true, angrily saying, "Don't even think about it!"

"I'd rather die than comply!"

Long Aojiao couldn't be bothered to argue, "Then let's see how loud your voice is~"

Lin Dong: "?"

Long Aojiao couldn't explain.

She had learned this phrase from Lin Fan, and she didn't know what it meant.

"In any case..."

"..."

"Let's go."

Xiao Ling Er decisively waved her hand.

The group set off on their return journey.

However, before they had gone far, Shi Hao clutched his stomach and cried out, "Ouch, my stomach hurts. I might have eaten something bad."

"Senior Sister, you all go ahead. I'll find a place to relieve myself for a moment and catch up with you soon."

Xiao Ling Er gave him a suspicious look.

She knew this junior brother of hers very well.

A certified troublemaker and a foodie.

It was quite unbelievable that he had eaten something bad, given his strong flesh, but from the perspective of his willingness to eat anything, it was within reason.

Perfectly understandable!

"Who will accompany Shi Hao?" She still decided to leave one or two people with him, just in case something unexpected happened.

"No!"

Shi Hao quickly waved his hands. "It's just a quick relief. I'll be back soon, very soon."

"Moreover, my smell is particularly strong, so... I'd be embarrassed."

"Senior Sister, you all go ahead first."

With that, Shi Hao clutched his stomach and turned to run, not even giving Xiao Ling Er a chance to refuse.

"This brat." Long Aojiao was speechless.

Everyone covered their mouths and chuckled.

To say there were few people who could deal with Long Aojiao, but Shi Hao was definitely one of them.

(End of Chapter)

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