Moon Worshipper

Moon Worship (Second Update, Please Vote)

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Palace Master Lingyue and Granny were both utterly bewildered, with a touch of confusion.

At first, they had indeed suspected Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's motives, but after witnessing him take three blades and six wounds, they were genuinely somewhat moved.

First of all, Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's cultivation far surpassed theirs.

If he harbored ill intentions, he could have simply taken Zhao Ling'er by force. There was no need for such an act.

But for Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader to have suddenly become a good person was equally difficult for them to accept.

As for Zhao Ling'er, she had been completely stunned by everything before her.

She had no idea what exactly Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader had to do with the Witch Queen's death. Hearing his explanation and seeing his actions now, she could not help but feel shaken and at a loss.

As everyone stood there in confusion, another Short Blade appeared in Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's hand.

But before he could stab it down, Zhao Ling'er struggled briefly before finally blurting out, "Uncle Moon-Worshipping, don't."

Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader paused and looked at Zhao Ling'er with a complicated expression. Two faint tear tracks ran down his face. Then he lowered his head in shame, his voice choked with emotion. "It was Uncle Moon-Worshipping's fault. It was Uncle Moon-Worshipping's fault. If... if it weren't for me, I..."

Zhao Ling'er was still young. How could she withstand such a scene?

Clutching Granny's sleeve, she wailed as she comforted Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader, "It wasn't Uncle Moon-Worshipping. It was the Water Demon Beast, it was the Water Demon Beast."

Palace Master Lingyue and Granny remained silent.

By now, even they could not help but somewhat believe Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's explanation.

Of course, they were not as easily fooled as Zhao Ling'er.

Even if they believed him, they would not forgive him so easily.

Chat Group.

Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader: "Perfect. Many thanks to the group leader for the Indestructible Golden Body divine art."

Everyone was speechless and could not help rolling their eyes.

Cult Leader, you really have gone bad!

Their faces twitched slightly as they could not help feeling sorry for Zhao Ling'er and the others.

A flock of ignorant little sheep—you've been tricked by the big bad wolf!

Little Yan Lingji: "Brother Moon-Worshipping has gone bad, hasn't he?"

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "No, he hasn't gone bad. He's completely gone dark. Sure enough, even when the Cult Leader is cut open, he's black inside. But then again, why do I feel like the Cult Leader turning dark is entirely the group leader's doing?"

Omniscient Li: "I didn't do anything. You're lying. Don't slander my good name."

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "Hah, Group Leader, you still have a good name? Are you trying to make us laugh to death?"

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong has been muted by the group leader for one minute.

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong has been unmuted by the group leader.

"Sob... I was wrong. I was really wrong. The Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's descent into darkness had absolutely nothing to do with the group leader."

Omniscient Li: "You can still be taught."

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "It's all thanks to the group leader's excellent guidance. Flattery.JPG"

Little Yan Lingji: "Where's your shame?"

Li Xunhuan: "Where's your shame?"

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "Why talk about shame when it comes to things in the group?"

Everyone was speechless and collectively rolled their eyes at Invincible Urchin Gu Santong.

Ip Man: "Actually, I think this is not bad either. Although the Cult Leader put on something of an act, Miss Ling'er will at least no longer have to live in hatred, nor will she have to live in worry and fear. She can even return to Nanzhao and be its princess.

"Moreover, Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader has abandoned the idea of destroying the world and even developed the intention to enlighten the people. This should already count as the most perfect outcome, shouldn't it?"

Everyone recovered from Gu Santong's shamelessness and could not help falling into thought.

Although Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's hypocritical performance made them feel rather uncomfortable, they had to admit that Ip Man had a point.

Compared to the original outcome, this could absolutely be called perfect.

Over there, Palace Master Lingyue hesitated for a moment before slowly walking up to Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader.

"The Buddha said, 'Lay down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot.' That the Cult Leader can now turn back from the brink and comprehend the fruits of goodness is also a blessing for the world."

As Palace Master Lingyue spoke, she slightly raised her delicate hand. Several gusts of force struck several major acupoints on Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's chest. Then, with a flick of her sleeve, the three blades flew out one after another as though pulled by invisible chains. Most miraculous of all, not a single drop of blood splashed from the wounds.

Palace Master Lingyue assumed a solemn Guanyin posture. A thread of azure light entered Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's body wherever her finger pointed.

The wounds healed at a visible rate, and soon not the slightest scar remained. If not for Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader's blood-soaked robes, everything that had just happened would have seemed like an illusion.

Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader froze for a moment before hurriedly thanking Palace Master Lingyue.

He forced himself to support his weakened body and feigned shame as he said, "Thank you, Palace Master. This time, Moon-Worshipping is unworthy of receiving such kindness."

In order to resolve years of enmity this time, Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader had not only thought things through carefully, but had also gained a profound understanding of The Actor's Self-Cultivation.

Palace Master Lingyue's lips moved soundlessly before she finally let out a sigh.

Emotionally, she had no desire to forgive the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader.

But rationally, she understood that this was already the best possible outcome.

Lingyue had long sensed that her fatal tribulation was approaching. Yet this was a great calamity decreed by fate; though she could perceive the disaster, she had no power to avert it.

While Lingyue was still alive, she was confident she could keep Ling'er safe.

But once she fell, no one on Immortal Spirit Island would be able to stand against the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader any longer.

Though this was not a perfect ending, it had resolved Zhao Ling'er's lingering worries and spared her from living beneath the fearful shadow of pursuit and assassination.

After a brief silence, Palace Master Lingyue said, "You are too courteous, Cult Leader."

On the other side, Granny remained silent. The look she gave the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader had not changed in the slightest, still filled with disgust and coldness.

Zhao Ling'er's expression was complicated, tears streaking her delicate little face.

Although she had said she forgave the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader, she truly could not remain calm when facing the man indirectly responsible for her mother's death.

Chat Group.

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "Heh, it seems the Cult Leader's little trick is completely useless. They're only saying it aloud—they don't truly mean to forgive him."

Ip Man: "Actually, the Cult Leader has already done very well. But this is still the hatred of a mother's murder. Cult Leader, don't take it too much to heart."

Li Xunhuan: "You underestimate the Cult Leader too much. I feel that he still has methods he has not used. Don't forget, the Cult Leader has always planned before acting and never does anything he is not confident about."

Hearing this, everyone looked toward the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader in astonishment.

Did this old schemer really still have another move?

But Granny had personally raised the Witch Queen, practically treating her as her own daughter, while Zhao Ling'er was the Witch Queen's biological daughter. The hatred of a mother's murder and the pain of slaughtering one's child—no matter how one looked at it, could such things really be resolved so easily?

Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader: "Li Xunhuan knows me best."

Seeing this, everyone was even more stunned.

Damn, this old schemer really had another method he had not used!?

No way!

No matter how foolish they might be, this was still the hatred of murdering one's mother and slaughtering one's child. How could it possibly be so easily resolved?

Everyone was doubtful, yet increasingly curious about what other method the Moon-Worshipping Cult Leader had yet to use that made him so confident he could settle this matter.