The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 413: Celestial Seer: A Deadly Battle, An Ancient Grudge! (Part 2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 413: Celestial Seer: A Deadly Battle, An Ancient Grudge! (Part 2)

Chapter 413: Celestial Seer: A Deadly Battle, An Ancient Grudge! (Part 2)

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"Such a major event is about to unfold within a thousand years..."

"A thousand years? We're in a Golden Age, and it's not impossible for it to happen within a year!"

"Alright, what's the point of discussing this? If we're all doomed in a thousand years, we have no choice."

"Return immediately, take your positions, and proceed as planned... No, we can't just follow the original plan. We must act quickly, the sooner the better."

"Agreed!"

The Penglai Island Master nodded, "In fact, we've all been prepared, but we've been hesitating. Now that there's no need for hesitation, it's better to act sooner rather than later."

"I say we do it tonight!"

"..."

"Agreed!"

"Agreed!"

"I agree too!"

"..."

Soon, everyone was in agreement.

"Then, at midnight tonight, under the cover of the moonless night, all alliances and islands will strike simultaneously, launching a counter-offensive against the continent!"

"Remember, our task is not to fight to the death with the Nine Super Premier Forces and numerous other Super Premier Forces. Instead, we must seize at least one domain with lightning speed, like a thunderclap, and set up various formations to defend it."

"In this process, many will die."

"Even you and I may perish in this battle."

"But we can die, and the mission must be accomplished. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that we must seize!"

"This is not just for us, but also for countless cultivators overseas and for the future of our descendants!"

"So..."

The Penglai Island Master's gaze swept over everyone present, "If anyone messes up, I won't even give face to the Sea God."

"Do you understand?"

Seeing everyone nodding, he said with satisfaction, "Dismissed!"

"..."

A rustling sound filled the air, and soon, figures began to disappear one by one.

Only the Penglai Island Master remained.

He watched the setting sun, his gaze filled with complex emotions.

"Celestial Seer..."

"Are we really doomed in a thousand years?"

"Sigh."

"..."

...

The message was quickly conveyed.

Penglai Alliance, Lavur Island.

When they received the message and took action at midnight, everyone was excited.

"We've finally waited for this day!"

"The counter-offensive against the continent starts tonight!"

"But..."

"Our plan from ten thousand years ago has been ruined by someone."

The Lavur Island High-Ranking Sect Leaders gathered, and the mention of this made everyone's expression turn sour.

"Lu Ming, Bright Moon Sect!!!" One of them clenched his teeth.

If Lu Ming were here, he would surely recognize him as the one who had interfered when the Ximen Family was destroyed. However, only a phantom had appeared back then.

"Let me correct that!"

One of them sighed, "There's no longer a Bright Moon Sect, only the Moon Holding Sect's Bright Moon Branch."

"I never thought that after all these twists and turns, we believed that by destroying the Moon Holding Sect and supporting the Ximen and Zhou Families, we could establish a foothold for our counter-offensive. But after ten thousand years, not only has the Moon Holding Sect not been destroyed, but it has become even stronger than before."

As these words were spoken, everyone's mouths twitched slightly.

This was truly absurd! It sounded like a fictional tale, but it was the truth.

"Hmph!"

The one who had previously tried to help the Ximen Family and was stopped, snorted coldly, "It's just the Moon Holding Sect, after all. To be honest, they're currently just an ordinary Super Premier Force."

"Destroying them is as easy as turning over your palm!"

"Old Zhang is right." One person nodded in agreement, "The Moon Holding Sect, at its strongest, is just an ordinary Super Premier Force. According to our intelligence, they have only two or three Ninth Stage cultivators at most. Moreover, their cultivation levels aren't even that high, and several of them are just allies or retainers."

"So, there's no need to rush."

"No!" Old Zhang raised his hand and coldly said, "I, Zhang Qianfan, can't swallow this humiliation. A mere Lu Ming dares to disrespect me. I've been enduring all this time for the sake of the plan."

"Now that we've decided to take action, if I continue to hold back, wouldn't I become a coward?"

"So..."

"Moreover, I happen to have a connection in the Southwest Domain, not far from the Moon Holding Sect. This time, I'll go there and deal with them. It will not only solve our problem but also avenge my grudge. Why not do it?"

"Oh?!"

"Yes... that family..." The Lavur Island Master vaguely remembered something.

"The Zhou Family!" Zhang Qianfan smiled slightly.

"The Zhou Family..."

The Lavur Island Master's mouth twitched, and he said, "According to the latest intelligence, the Zhou Family... happens to be in trouble."

"They're in trouble?"

Zhang Qianfan was taken aback, "After the Ximen Family's destruction, the Zhou Family immediately closed its doors, cutting off all external contact. How could they still have trouble? Are their enemies so relentless?"

"Two days ago, I received a message from my subordinates."

"The Zhou Family is indeed seeking help."

"But at this point, the situation between us overseas and the continent is very delicate, so we didn't respond."

"Now, two days have passed, and we don't know if the Zhou Family still exists."

The Island Master wasn't worried.

The Zhou Family was insignificant. They were merely a force that, at their peak, barely reached the threshold of a first-rate force. In contrast, Lavur Island was considered one of the top Super Premier Forces by the continent's standards.

The Zhou Family's existence or non-existence made no difference.

There was no expectation that they could provide any significant assistance, so why risk rescuing them at this critical moment?

However, upon hearing that there was a way to the Zhou Family...

The Lavur Island Master's thoughts became more active.

So, it seems the Zhou Family still holds some value.

"First, confirm if the Zhou Family is still there!" He spoke, then quickly changed his mind, "No, there's no need to confirm. It doesn't matter if the Zhou Family is there or not, as long as that path is still intact."

"Yes."

Zhang Qianfan immediately took out a large piece of jade, upon which intricate formation patterns were carved.

With a quick hand seal, the formation lit up almost instantly.

"It's still there!"

Zhang Qianfan quickly dispelled the technique, his eyes gleaming, "As long as the path remains, it's fine."

"The Zhou Family, gone is gone!"

"Yeah, not bad!"

The Lavur Island Lord laughed, "In that case, I'll give you two guardians. Take them with you and set off at midnight, resolving the matter as quickly as possible."

"Yes!"

They all smiled.

Whether the Zhou Family was still there or not, it didn't matter.

Moreover, the fact that the path was still intact meant that the Zhou Family had endured for at least two days, or they had already been annihilated, but the path remained undiscovered.

Regardless of the possibility, the path was temporarily safe.

Since the path was secure, there was no need to worry about anything else.

······

"Huh?!"

Outside the Zhou Family, Lu Ming was somewhat surprised.

"I've been surrounding and attacking the Zhou Family for two days, why is there still no movement?"

"Initially, the Ximen Family and the Zhou Family both betrayed their allegiances. Logically, there should be a connection to Lavur Island behind this. When the Ximen Family faced destruction, they could call upon Lavur Island for assistance, but the Zhou Family received no help?"

"Could it be... "

"Recently, the situation has been tense, and Lavur Island dare not act?"

"If that's the case..."

"Then this Zhou Family is really pathetic, being a dog for others, and not even a valued one. Despite this crisis, their allies didn't come to their rescue."

After two days, he gradually came to understand.

"Forget it."

"Let's wait one more day."

"If there's still no movement after a day, then..."

"Just destroy them."

Lu Ming stretched lazily.

He was indeed alone... no, he had Wen Ruyan with him.

However, the one surrounding the Zhou Family was Lu Ming himself.

With Three Thousand Thunder Illusory Bodies, he directly created hundreds of illusory bodies, completely surrounding the Zhou Family.

Moreover, the reason he hadn't attacked yet was that he had been holding back from the start.

In the past, the Zhou Family was a formidable force that Lu Ming had to look up to. But now, in Lu Ming's eyes, they were an insignificant existence.

If he truly wanted to annihilate them...

He could do it in an instant.

At this moment, he felt like an old man playing with a naughty child.

With just one person, he surrounded the entire Zhou Family, creating immense pressure.

Inside the Zhou Family, everyone was terrified, scared half to death.

The formation was on the verge of collapse...

But they still couldn't break through.

They shivered, not daring to relax for a moment.

"You..."

"If you want to deal with the Zhou Family, why not bring more people?" Wen Ruyan asked, confused. "With your identity and status, all the elders of the Bright Moon Sect would obey your commands. Destroying the Zhou Family should be easy."

"Moreover, the Zhou Family was once an affiliated family of the Moon Holding Sect, but they suddenly betrayed and turned against the Moon Holding Sect. If we report this to the main sect..."

"The Zhou Family would likely face instant destruction."

"Why bother taking action yourself and surrounding them like this?"

"I have my reasons."

Lu Ming nodded, "Have you heard of a certain term?"

"Please elaborate."

"-——Surround and Wait for Reinforcements."

"Oh?!"

Wen Ruyan seemed to understand but not quite, sensing that Lu Ming's target wasn't the Zhou Family, but... those who might come to their aid?

But after two days, no one had come to the Zhou Family's rescue. However, she dared not ask.

······

As night deepened, midnight approached.

In the sky, thick clouds seemed to block the Taiyin Star.

The once bright moonlight dimmed, turning the night pitch black.

"Now!"

"Boom!"

The long-prepared offensive of the overseas immortal islands erupted in an instant.

The great battle, commence!

"The overseas barbarians have made their move!"

"Fight, fight, fight!"

"Kill, drive them back to their homeland!"

"Kill, invade the continent, and secure a bright future for our descendants!"

"Invade the continent!"

Both sides' cultivators roared.

There was no hesitation.

Both sides' determination was as hard as steel.

"Kill!"

Amidst the battle cries, both sides clashed like surging rivers.

Countless magical treasures shone, illuminating the dark night like daylight.

Boom!

The earth shook!

Huge waves rose, reaching millions of feet high, as if about to engulf the entire world.

The raging waves carried countless beasts roaring!

The eight coastal regions of the Immortal Martial Continent simultaneously faced attacks from overseas cultivators, turning the area into a living hell.

Ordinary people dared not venture into this place.

Even cultivators below the Sixth Stage were instantly killed, unable to withstand the aftermath of the battle.

······

"The great battle has begun!"

Wen Ruyan's face turned solemn as she informed Lu Ming, "The latest news is that the overseas barbarians have launched a full-scale war. Currently, all eight coastal regions are engaged in fierce battles, with heavy casualties."

"They are fighting with their lives on the line, willing to suffer tenfold casualties to advance the battle lines. The Western and Northwest Domains are facing the most intense battles."

"The overseas cultivators in the Northwest Domain, for some reason, can control ice sea beasts. Plus, without the presence of the Cloud Heaven Temple, the Northwest Domain's strength is already weakened, and they are on the verge of retreat..."

"We..."

"There's no need to rush.

Lu Ming waved his hand lightly, "The Northwest and Western Domains currently have no Holy Lands to guard them. Although their territories have been divided by other Holy Lands, their headquarters are not here, making their defenses the weakest."

"As long as those overseas cultivators aren't fools, they will undoubtedly choose to launch a fierce assault on these two areas!"

"It seems like they are mainly targeting the Northwest Domain?"

"But we can't rule out the possibility that it's a feint. However, the Nine Great Holy Lands will definitely have a response, so in the short term, we shouldn't be the ones feeling anxious."

His true body stood up, looking at the still-precarious Zhou family, and sighed, "Even now, no reinforcements have arrived. It seems I've overestimated this Zhou family."

"Since that's the case, there's no need to waste more time."

"This Zhou family..."

"Should be destroyed."

Wen Ruyan nodded and drew her sword...

Lu Ming: "???"

"What are you doing?"

Wen Ruyan was taken aback, "Didn't you say to annihilate the Zhou family? I'm just helping out?"

"..."

Lu Ming scratched his head, "I didn't ask you to take action."

As his words fell—

Boom!!!

The Zhou family's grand formation, which had been barely holding on, suddenly exploded, shattering into countless fragments that dissipated into the night sky.

"Pfft!!!"

The sound of blood being spat out merged into one.

Within the Zhou family's territory, the powerful cultivators of the Zhou family all had their faces drained of color, looking ashen.

"Not good, the formation is broken!"

"Strong enemies are about to attack!"

"Damn it! Even though our Zhou family has secluded itself and stayed out of worldly affairs, they still won't let us off?!"

"No matter who it is, we'll fight to the death!"

The Zhou family had been tormented to the brink of collapse.

Now, seeing that there was no hope for survival, some of the more spirited clan members charged out, determined to fight to the death with those besieging the Zhou family.

But soon, they realized something was amiss.

"How... how is this possible?!"

"Why do these people look exactly the same?!"

"One... is it just one person?!"

"Our Zhou family... is surrounded by just one person?!"

"He... he's...!"

"Lu Ming, it's Lu Ming!"

"What? Lu Ming?!"

The Zhou family members' scalps went numb, their expressions even uglier than if they had seen a ghost, "Is this the Lu Ming who annihilated the Ximen family?!"

"It's him! Damn him!"

Everyone in the Zhou family's hearts sank.

Damn it!

They were all too aware of the Ximen family's tragic fate.

Under Lu Ming's guidance, the entire Ximen family was completely wiped out. Not only was their bloodline inheritance destroyed, but not a single hair was left behind. Even their souls after death were thoroughly eliminated and purified!

So, now it's our turn?!"

"Ahhhh!"

A Zhou family elder couldn't help but roar, "Lu Ming, what grudge does my Zhou family have with you that you target us so specifically? Even if our clan has secluded itself, you would still exterminate us all?!"

However, there was no response.

What awaited them was an endless barrage of sword energy!

All around, hundreds of Lu Ming's clones simultaneously attacked, unleashing a dense web of sword energy. Each strand of sword energy was enough to easily annihilate ordinary Seventh Stage 'Great Beings'!

And the Zhou family...

Their strongest 'Ancestor' was only at the Near-Eighth Stage.

In other words, this wave of attacks could instantly kill over ninety-nine percent of the Zhou family's members!

"My Zhou family..."

"Is doomed."

"Lu Ming, you won't have a good death!!!"

The Zhou family members were all filled with despair.

But just as they awaited their deaths, a bright light suddenly appeared and burst forth.

After the light, the endless sword energy vanished without a trace!

At the same time, four figures emerged from the deepest part of the Zhou family's territory and flew towards them.

"Lu Ming?!"

"What about Lu Ming?"

Zhang Qianfan was astonished.

At midnight, he had immediately traveled through 'that path', the long-distance teleportation array, to reach this place. However, due to the great distance, it still required some time.

He never expected that the Zhou family would still be there.

What he didn't expect even more was that as soon as he arrived, he heard them shouting that Lu Ming wouldn't have a good death.

This left Zhang Qianfan somewhat dazed.

He had come here to deal with Lu Ming and the Moon Holding Sect.

But as soon as he arrived, they were shouting for Lu Ming's demise?

So...

Lu Ming had come to them?

Zhang Qianfan was confused, and the Zhou family members were even more so.

But soon, the Zhou family's Ancestor reacted and immediately knelt down, "We humbly welcome the Immortal!"

"We thank the Immortal for saving our Zhou family. From now on, our Zhou family will be your loyal servants, willing to bear any hardships without a single complaint."

Zhang Qianfan waved his hand.

His divine sense swept the area, and he had already discovered the presence of Lu Ming and Wen Ruyan.

As for saving the Zhou family, it was merely a convenient side task.

After all, as soon as he teleported over, he felt the dense attacks surrounding him. Although they weren't too strong, a normal person would instinctively erase these attacks.

And now, since the Zhou family had already been saved... he might as well keep them around.

They could be useful as dogs.

In this Southwest Domain, they were newcomers, and there were always some trivial matters that needed attention. These people could be useful servants.

"Get lost."

Zhang Qianfan stepped forward, facing Lu Ming's true body, and grinned viciously, "You chose the path to hell instead of the road to heaven."

"I never expected you to appear here."

"It saved me a lot of effort."

"Then shouldn't you thank me?" Lu Ming smiled.

It seemed that his guess was correct.

The reason they hadn't shown themselves was that they were waiting for the right moment.

With the outbreak of the great war, these rats had also emerged at the first opportunity.

"Thank you, of course, I should thank you."

Zhang Qianfan took action, unleashing a barrage of attacks, "But it will be after I've killed you!"

(End of Chapter)

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