46. Moon Worshipper: Fooled You, This Cult Leader Has an Immortal Body! (First update, please vote)

Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader: Stunned, Aren't You? I Have an Immortal Body! (First Update, Please Vote)

Palace Master Lingyue had already secretly prepared her spells and magical treasures, guarding at all times against an attack from the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader. Who could have expected him to suddenly pull something like this?

Palace Master Lingyue had long heard of the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader.

Back when something happened to Lin Qing'er, she had disguised herself and infiltrated the Nanzhao Kingdom to search for Lin Qing'er's whereabouts. She had also looked into the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's deeds.

In Palace Master Lingyue's eyes, Moon-Worshipping was not only capable, but exceptionally intelligent as well.

He was a terrifying man, one who was nearly impossible to match.

It was precisely because she knew how terrifying the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader was that Palace Master Lingyue felt so tense.

Though she considered her cultivation fairly good, it was only fairly good. There was still an immense gap between her and the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader.

But now!

Palace Master Lingyue looked at the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader in disbelief, wondering whether the information she had gathered before had been wrong.

Expressing apologies and guilt to the princess!?

Was this really that ruthless, heartless, even perverted Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader?

Granny was equally unsettled and bewildered.

The Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader in her memory would never say such words, nor would he ever speak of apologies or guilt.

He was a madman, a madman who wanted to destroy the world and wipe out all living beings beneath heaven.

Since when had anyone heard of a madman feeling apology and guilt?

For an instant, Granny even suspected that the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader before her was an impostor.

After a brief pause, the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader explained with a trace of sorrow, "Back then, in my greed for great power, I was beguiled by the Ancient Magic Beast, the Water Demon Beast, and committed an unforgivable crime. Had the Witch Queen not sealed the Water Demon Beast, I would not have been able to break free from its control either."

Palace Master Lingyue and Granny exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with doubt, but also contemplation.

The Water Demon Beast—an ancient object of supreme evil, an undying ferocious beast.

It was not impossible that Moon-Worshipping had once been beguiled by the Water Demon Beast.

For that brief instant, the two of them somewhat believed the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's nonsense.

Yet their brows remained slightly furrowed, and neither spoke.

Regardless of whether Moon-Worshipping had been beguiled by the Water Demon Beast back then, Lin Qing'er had died because of him. That was an undeniable fact.

One was Lin Qing'er's close friend, while the other was Lin Qing'er's nanny and loyal servant. Even if they knew Moon-Worshipping had acted against his will back then, they could not forgive him so easily.

Moon-Worshipping paused briefly before continuing, "I did not come here seeking your forgiveness. I only came to make amends for my past mistakes."

As soon as Moon-Worshipping finished speaking, a Short Blade suddenly appeared in his hand.

Palace Master Lingyue and Granny's pupils contracted. They hurriedly retreated several yards with the still-unconscious Zhao Ling'er, wary that the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader might suddenly attack and injure them.

Squelch!

Moon-Worshipping raised his hand and brought the blade down, plunging the Short Blade into his chest!

His expression shifted slightly as he let out a muffled groan.

Blood slowly trickled down, soaking his clothes.

Palace Master Lingyue and Granny stared in stunned disbelief, their mouths slightly open as they found themselves speechless.

The little girls in the distance were even more frightened by the scene. They cried out in alarm and hurriedly ran away.

Gu Santong's eyes widened as he exclaimed, "Damn, the Cult Leader's a ruthless man. He's even that decisive when cutting himself."

Li Xunhuan said, "Cult Leader, why go this far?"

Little Yan Lingji said, "Brother Moon-Worshipping is so pitiful. It hurts just watching him."

Li Xunhuan said, "Though the Cult Leader means well this time, this is a little... a little... sigh."

Li Xunhuan sighed without speaking further. What happened back then had indeed been the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's fault.

But seeing the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader willing to mutilate himself to atone for his sins still made him unable to bear it. Li Xunhuan had never been a ruthless person, especially when it came to his friends.

Li Hao remained silent, quietly watching the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's performance.

He was rather curious how far the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader could take this!

At some point, the Little Dragon Maiden had appeared. She leisurely remarked, "After the Indestructible Golden Body advances to the Fourth Layer, all bodily functions improve dramatically. Upon reaching the Fifth Layer, even regenerating severed limbs is no great difficulty."

The Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader said, "I have yet to congratulate Miss Little Dragon Maiden on advancing the Indestructible Golden Body to the Sixth Layer. Congratulations."

Little Dragon Maiden said, "It should be I who congratulates the Cult Leader. Advancing the Indestructible Golden Body to the Sixth Layer without relying on points—that is truly impressive."

The Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader said, "I cannot compare to the group leader."

Everyone was stunned.

Wait, the Indestructible Golden Body!

The Cult Leader had already reached the Sixth Layer of the Indestructible Golden Body?

Then!

Everyone watched the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader endure his pain in the livestream, then looked at the leisurely exchange between him and the Little Dragon Maiden in the Chat Group. How could they not understand what was going on?

It was as if a million grassland beasts were stampeding through their hearts.

Damn!

That bastard Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader had been playing with everyone's feelings all along.

The corners of their mouths twitched slightly as the complicated emotions and sighs in their hearts instantly vanished.

Everyone felt powerless to criticize him. Looking at the stunned and bewildered Palace Master Lingyue and Granny, they could not help but feel sorry for them.

Poor things. They had been deceived by that scheming bastard Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader without even realizing it.

In truth, Palace Master Lingyue and Granny were genuinely shocked by Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's actions.

Their faces were filled with confusion and disbelief.

Th-This was really the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader?

Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader said nothing. Another Short Blade suddenly appeared in his hand.

Splat!

The Short Blade pierced through his body, blood trickling down.

Palace Master Lingyue's and Granny's hearts clenched. Their doubts and suspicions were instantly shattered by the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's actions.

If he were merely putting on an act, why would he treat himself like this?

But... but...

Thinking of Lin Qing'er's tragic death, neither of them could bring themselves to speak words of forgiveness.

For a moment, the atmosphere fell silent.

At some point, Zhao Ling'er slowly woke up.

She first looked blankly at Granny and Palace Master Lingyue, then turned to the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader with two blades embedded in his chest. She instantly sobered up.

This was...!

Zhao Ling'er's little face went pale with fright. She hid behind Granny, not daring to say a word.

After a brief silence, Palace Master Lingyue asked, "What does the Cult Leader mean by this?"

Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader looked somewhat grief-stricken as he said, "Although the Witch Queen's death was not my intention, it was nonetheless caused by me. Today, I know that I committed a monstrous sin. I do not ask for the Princess's forgiveness; I only seek peace within my own heart.

"This first blade is for the irreparable mistakes I made in the past, and for the people of Nanzhao who suffered disaster because of them. The second blade is for the Witch Queen's death."

As Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader spoke, his voice gradually weakened, as though his injuries had made him feeble.

With a flip of his hand, another Short Blade appeared in his grasp.

Splat!

The Short Blade passed through his body. Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader gritted his teeth, his face twisted in pain.

This time, he was not pretending. The Indestructible Golden Body might have made him unafraid of swords and blades, but that did not mean he could not feel pain!

It hurt straight to the core!

"This blade is for the harm I once caused the Princess." As Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader spoke, his body swayed slightly. With a face full of agony, he dropped to one knee.

Blood dripped from between his fingers, more bewitchingly beautiful than scattered peach blossoms.

Seeing this, Palace Master Lingyue and Granny were finally moved.

Three blades, six wounds!

This was no joke!

Even with the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's extraordinary cultivation, three blades would severely damage his cultivation.

Could it be that the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader had truly changed? That he bore no ill intent this time and had come to apologize sincerely!?