The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 396: The Aftermath and Developments! Lin Dong at the Moon Holding Sect (Part 2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 396: The Aftermath and Developments! Lin Dong at the Moon Holding Sect (Part 2)

Chapter 396: The Aftermath and Developments! Lin Dong at the Moon Holding Sect (Part 2)

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'Hey.'

As the saying goes, a thief doesn't leave empty-handed, and although Lin Fan wasn't a thief, he wasn't willing to work for nothing without any gain.

As for this time...

The benefits were indeed significant.

Firstly, Lin Fan and YaYa had swallowed a lot. As long as they returned and refined all the Essence Energy they had swallowed, their strength would increase significantly. This was the most direct benefit! As for resources, the Moon Holding Sect wasn't lacking in them.

Even in the future, for a long time, the Moon Holding Sect wouldn't be in need.

However, Lin Fan had also acquired a substantial amount.

In the middle of the battle, when Hinayana Buddhism fully appeared, Lin Fan had already dispatched his scarecrow clone to the 'Treasure Repository'.

Although the Treasure Repository of Hinayana Buddhism was mostly empty, what remained...

was enough to make Lin Fan and the Moon Holding Sect drool.

Most importantly, there were also a large number of Buddhist Sect's secret techniques!

Although Lin Fan didn't like monks, the Buddhist Sect's secret techniques were still quite impressive. At least a portion of them was worth noting!

'Brother Gatlin.'

'The Buddhist Sect's thunderbolt is too shocking. I really can't protect the Buddhist Sect, nor is it possible to do so.'

'So...'

'What I can do is help you pass on the Buddhist Cultivator lineage.'

Lin Fan siged inwardly, "The secret techniques of Hinayana Buddhism are now in my hands. After returning, I'll place them in the Scripture Repository and then figure out a way to establish the Buddhist Cultivator lineage within the Moon Holding Sect."

"This way, it can be considered that the Buddhist Cultivator lineage hasn't been completely severed in the Immortal Martial Continent."

"Otherwise, based on the attitude of the other Holy Lands, the Buddhist Cultivators... are probably going to be truly extinct."

"But there's a small problem."

"I don't like bald heads."

"The Buddhist Cultivators in the Moon Holding Sect... won't shave their heads."

"Brother, you're a time-traveler, so you should understand this point, right?"

"Hmm... I believe you can understand, so let's consider it settled."

With Brother Gatlin Bodhisattva absent, Lin Fan was talking to himself, naturally receiving no response.

But...

Could this stump Lin Fan?

"No response? Then I'll take it as your agreement, Brother."

"It's settled!"

Yep, no problem.

...

The news spread quickly, and even before Lin Fan had 'returned home', countless Cultivators across the Immortal Martial Continent were left stunned and speechless. Not a single person could believe what had happened.

"Could this be true?!"

"Great Vehicle Buddhism, Cloud Peak Palace, Forgetzen Path, and the entire Buddhist Sect should all die!"

"They're already dead!"

"They deserve to die! They are the sinners of the Immortal Martial Continent. If it weren't for the nine Holy Lands and numerous first-rank and super-first-rank forces desperately blocking them, wouldn't the entire Immortal Martial Continent have become the food for the Apocalyptic Black Lotus?"

"How dare the Buddhist Sect do this?!"

"And they still claim to be compassionate? Hmph, where is their compassion?"

"They are shameless to the extreme!"

"..."

The Buddhist Sect didn't even need a night to become the target of everyone's anger, with people calling for their punishment.

Buddhist Cultivators who were out and about, even if they hadn't been 'corrupted', still faced disdain and suspicion, and were thoroughly investigated from head to toe.

After all, they were all Cultivators, and everyone knew each other.

Unless they were newcomers, who had a clean buttocks and could withstand thorough investigations?

You've never taken something that didn't belong to you?

You've never killed anyone?

With this investigation...

It was naturally a dead end for them.

Thus, a massive 'Buddhist Extermination Movement' unfolded across the Immortal Martial Continent.

What? You say you weren't corrupted or blackened? Sorry, but after our investigation, you're not a good person, and you've done bad things, so go meet the Buddha~

What, you've never done anything bad?

Sorry, we just haven't found out yet.

Go meet the Buddha~

It may seem a bit extreme, but... killing ten thousand of them might not be enough.

Because, in terms of karmic relationships, they already owed others more than just one life.

So, it wasn't that extreme after all.

In fact, there weren't that many left.

The Buddhist Sect was a 'Western Region specialty', and Buddhist Cultivators rarely left the Western Region because they were highly rejected elsewhere.

As for those in the Western Region...

Those who were corrupted had already self-sacrificed or been killed.

And those who weren't corrupted didn't even have to wait for others to come; those who were corrupted had already killed and fed them to the Apocalyptic Black Lotus.

Therefore, the number of monks left for others to kill was truly small!

Not only that.

The various large and small forces on the Immortal Martial Continent, after being scared like this, became much more cautious.

And...

They discovered many 'inconsistencies'.

For example, a certain sect seemed extremely righteous at first glance, but upon further inspection, it was found that people often entered but never left.

During their disciple recruitment ceremony, they accepted everyone, but most of those who went never showed their faces again.

So, someone felt they were suspicious and led a group to investigate. Lo and behold, even the righteous sect was more demonic than the demonic sects, and inside were all mass graves...

This wasn't an isolated case!

Although their methods differed, they were all evil to the core.

In the midst of this chaotic situation, he had indeed managed to eliminate quite a few of these disturbances.

······

Lin Fan returned to the Moon Holding Sect two and a half days later.

Today was supposed to be the day the Southwest Domain opened its gates to the public.

However, due to the commotion caused by the Apocalyptic Black Lotus, the event was directly postponed, and the Myriad Flowers Holy Land did not ring the Immortal Bell.

Moreover, with the people in a state of panic, for a while, all sects temporarily put this matter aside.

And upon seeing Lin Fan's return,

Gou Sheng, who had been extremely anxious, finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Oh my, Master, you've finally returned. These days have been truly difficult for me."

Lin Fan: "···"

"Yes, yes, it has indeed been tough for you."

"Here, take these gains and put them away in the Scripture Repository. Wait quietly for the right person."

Lin Fan handed over the Buddhist secret techniques to Gou Sheng, and the latter's eyes lit up.

"These things are not bad."

"Well, I'll be going now, Master."

Gou Sheng slipped away.

The elders, upon receiving the news, immediately came to report the situation and inquire about the next steps.

After all...

There have been too many things happening lately!

With the Apocalyptic Black Lotus causing such a ruckus, the Immortal Martial Continent has become too chaotic.

Even the Moon Holding Sect has been affected to some extent, with numerous matters requiring attention and decision-making.

Lin Fan spent half a day sorting through these issues.

Fu Ningna immediately approached him and gently rubbed his temples, saying, "Master, you must be tired. Let me give you a massage."

Then, her chest gently leaned forward and rested on Lin Fan's back.

Her pretty face turned slightly red.

Lin Fan sighed: "You're right, I am indeed a bit tired."

Dealing with these matters is indeed quite tedious and exhausting.

Before the battle with the Apocalyptic Black Lotus, although he was just an assistant, he had more considerations than anyone else! He hadn't realized it until now, but as soon as he relaxed, he felt like he didn't even want to move a finger.

"Comfortable."

Feeling Fu Ningna's soft hands, Lin Fan said, "Where's Diana?"

"Her? This time, the Blood Sea grew too fast, and she said that her realm and the Blood Sea Indestructible Body were both progressing rapidly, so she's in seclusion."

"Even neglecting the master, that dark holy daughter is indeed inherently evil."

"She's nothing like me, with only the master in her eyes and heart."

Lin Fan: "···"

What a character.

Where did Fu Ningna learn this tea ceremony? She's so shameless!

"Cultivation is important."

Lin Fan sighed: "Although I've never rushed you, you should also be aware of the situation."

"Since you want to stay by my side, you must have sufficient strength."

"Otherwise, after some time, if I remain the same while you turn into a pile of yellow dust...

"Wouldn't that be a pity and a cause for sadness?"

Fu Ningna's expression changed: "Master, I understand. I will definitely..."

"You don't need to be too nervous, I was just speaking casually." Lin Fan waved his hand lightly: "Well, I am indeed a bit tired. I'll take a nap first."

"You rest first, Master. I'll give you another massage, and do that thing you mentioned, the... Chicken Slaughter?"

"···"

"Okay."

The night passed without further conversation.

The next day, at dawn.

In the Pill Refining Pavilion.

Lin Dong, with his cultivation sealed, stood in front of Xiao Ling Er's door, motionless.

Passing Moon Holding Sect disciples pointed at him, but he acted as if he didn't notice.

Finally, the door opened.

Lin Dong immediately took a step forward and said, "Xiao Ling Er, when will you release me from this seal?"

"Huh?"

The person who came out was Huo Yun'er, and she humphed: "You're really rude. Ling Er and the others saved you and gave you pills to help you recover."

"You've just recovered from your injuries, and now you're being so pushy. In my opinion, it would have been better if they hadn't saved you!"

"As for releasing your seal?"

"With your attitude, who dares to release your seal?"

Lin Dong's face turned red.

This...

It was indeed his fault for acting impetuously.

Before he was knocked unconscious, he had genuinely resisted, and he didn't believe that Xiao Ling Er and the others would help him recover. He thought that if they were going to suppress and capture him, they must have had ulterior motives.

What were they plotting?

Most likely, it was for the Cloud Peak Palace's inheritance and treasures!

After all, as the Sacred Son of Cloud Peak Palace, he would know many secrets, and if they could capture him, they could slowly force him to reveal them!

It made sense, right?

But he hadn't expected that after they brought him back, although they sealed his cultivation and restricted his freedom, they didn't do anything else inappropriate.

No one forced or tortured him.

Instead, they even gave him pills to help him recover.

Other aspects were also well-arranged.

Apart from sealing his cultivation and restricting his freedom, it was almost the perfect way to treat a guest.

With this...

"I'm sorry."

Lin Dong was a man who could let go of things, and he immediately apologized with a bow, saying, "I was a bit impatient."

"But both I and the Cloud Peak Palace are facing major changes, and the situation is still unclear. Moreover, I... sigh."

"In any case, at this moment, I don't trust anyone."

"If you, Fellow Daoist Xiao Ling Er, truly have no ill intentions towards me, then I, Lin Dong, will accept this favor from you. Please let me leave, and I, Lin Dong, swear that even if it costs my life, I will repay this favor."

"If you have any ulterior motives, please state them clearly."

"If I can fulfill your wishes, I will do so. If I can't, then let's be decisive and not waste time."

Huo Yun'er frowned: "You..."

"How can you be as cold and hard as a stone?" Xiao Ling Er asked with a smile.

"Fine."

Xiao Ling Er chuckled, "Yun'er, don't get angry."

"He encountered a huge change, and was almost killed by the betrayal of his most respected Master. Just think, if it were you or me, would we give him a good face?"

"That's definitely impossible." Huo Yun'er's expression softened, but then added, "No, our Master would never betray us."

"Of course, our Master is unique."

"Unique?"

Lin Dong shook his head and smiled, "When was it that I thought the same as you?"

"Looking at reality, it's as if the heavens are playing a huge joke on me."

"I say it's different, it's different!" Huo Yun'er emphasized.

Lin Dong didn't dwell on the topic and turned to Xiao Ling Er, "Daoist friend, please give me a definite answer."

"I originally wanted you to stay at the Moon Holding Sect for a while, and in the meantime, I would show you the customs and people of our sect. I didn't expect you to be so impatient." Xiao Ling Er sighed, "Never mind."

"Since you've said so much, if I delay any further, it would indeed be unfair to your sect."

"Actually, there are two reasons why I wanted to bring you back."

"First, you and I are not strangers. I want to be your friend, but at that time, you didn't believe anything I said. Out of desperation, I had to resort to this."

"I'll believe you for now."

Lin Dong nodded, indicating that he would only believe half of it.

As the saying goes, once bitten by a snake, one fears the well rope for ten years. Moreover, he was betrayed by one of his closest people.

"As for the second reason..."

Xiao Ling Er smiled slightly, "It's embarrassing to say, but our Moon Holding Sect is still a third-rate sect, and we desperately need to develop."

"And development is inseparable from talent."

"You, Lin Dong, are a talented individual with exceptional Martial Dao talent. Therefore, I want you to join our Moon Holding Sect. With your strength and talent, as long as you dedicate yourself to the sect, you can become the senior apprentice brother of the Martial Dao lineage!"

"Of course, you've experienced a huge change, and it's understandable that you're resistant to these ideas."

"But I still hope you'll consider it carefully. At least... stay in the Moon Holding Sect for a while, understand it, and then make your decision."

"..."

Lin Dong frowned, "So that's the case."

"But I have my sect's heritage, and Cloud Peak Palace... Although my Master treated me that way, Cloud Peak Palace is still the best. I want to go back!"

Over the past few days, Lin Dong had thought a lot.

He had considered leaving Cloud Peak Palace and establishing his own power.

He had also thought of other options.

In the end, he decided to return!

To return and inherit Cloud Peak Palace as its Sacred Son!

If he could manage it, he would turn Cloud Peak Palace into a power that belonged solely to him. Wouldn't that be the best 'starting point'? And if he could truly accomplish this, he wouldn't have to worry about those messy things.

"Cloud Peak Palace..."

Xiao Ling Er was a little surprised by Lin Dong's answer, "Your Master treated you that way, and you still want to go back?"

"From the moment he attacked me, he could only represent himself and not the entire Cloud Peak Palace. I don't believe that the entire Cloud Peak Palace has been 'corrupted'!"

"You can't go back."

Huo Yun'er was a little displeased and told Lin Dong a cruel fact, "It's true that not all the cultivators in Cloud Peak Palace have been corrupted. In fact, the younger generation has never been corrupted and are still 'normal people'."

"But it's a pity..."

"When the Apocalyptic Black Lotus appeared, the old fellows who stayed in Cloud Peak Palace suddenly attacked and slaughtered all the younger generation. Then, they performed self-sacrifice."

"In other words..."

"Cloud Peak Palace, oh, and also the Forgetzen Path, are now left with no one."

"And because they previously activated the wartime state and recalled all the disciples, if nothing unexpected happens, Cloud Peak Palace is currently left with only you."

"But the prerequisite is that you still acknowledge yourself as a member of Cloud Peak Palace."

"Perhaps you want to go back to inherit the legacy?"

"But you should also realize that when you return, what will be left?"

"Cloud Peak Palace has become history."

"The same goes for the Forgetzen Path. However, according to the Forgetzen Path, perhaps some of them are still alive in the world, but there won't be many."

"So, your idea of going back is just a dream."

Lin Dong's expression changed instantly, "You..."

"Is what you said true?"

"Why would I lie to you?"

Huo Yun'er spread her hands, "Moreover, this matter has already spread far and wide, and everyone knows about it. You can ask anyone."

"What's more, just think, if Cloud Peak Palace still existed, how could we have brought you here?"

"And after bringing you here, wouldn't Cloud Peak Palace come to take you back?"

"!!!"

Lin Dong's expression changed repeatedly.

Xiao Ling Er sighed, "Grieve."

"But there's no eternal feast in this world, and as for Cloud Peak Palace... you can't go back."

"Listen to me, just stay at our Moon Holding Sect for a while. I won't force you to stay, but at least, please approach it with a calm heart. Understand the Moon Holding Sect, and then make your decision."

"And if you're willing to stay and still have feelings for Cloud Peak Palace, I'm confident I can convince the Master to let you establish and lead the 'Cloud Peak Palace'."

"It's also a way to preserve the heritage of Cloud Peak Palace."

Lin Dong remained silent.

At this moment, his mind was in turmoil.

The Return to Cloud Peak Palace:

"I can't go back?" Lin Dong's expression changed as he processed this information. He had always believed that his Master's actions were an isolated incident, but now, he learned that the entire Cloud Peak Palace had been affected, and the younger generation had been slaughtered. The remaining elders had even performed self-sacrifice, leaving no one behind. Even the Forgetzen Path, a related sect, had met a similar fate.

2. The Invitation to Join the Moon Holding Sect:

Xiao Ling Er, sensing Lin Dong's turmoil, offered him a temporary stay at the Moon Holding Sect. She didn't force him to join but asked him to approach the decision with an open mind. She also proposed that if he stayed and still had feelings for Cloud Peak Palace, she could convince her Master to let him establish a new Cloud Peak Palace, preserving its heritage.

3. Lin Dong's Dilemma:

Lin Dong was torn. On one hand, he wanted to return to Cloud Peak Palace and reclaim his position as the Sacred Son. On the other, he was aware of the sect's tragic fate and the challenges he would face if he returned. He considered the offer to stay at the Moon Holding Sect, but he was unsure how to proceed.

4. The Promise and Seal:

Lin Dong asked Xiao Ling Er if she would unseal him if he refused her offer. She responded in the negative, and Lin Dong, after a moment of hesitation, agreed to her proposal. He would stay at the Moon Holding Sect for a while, but his heart was heavy with uncertainty.

(End of Chapter)

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