Nine Revolutions Star Transformation-Chapter 496 - 510: Continuing the Disguise

At this moment outside the sect, there were three people standing quietly. Upon seeing the newcomers, all three respectfully bowed to a man in black and said: "Greetings, Protector! Everything is ready, just waiting for you and the brothers to take action!"

The Black Night person glanced at the three and said: "You’ve done well. The Master will reward you. Here are this month’s antidotes. As long as you diligently serve the Master, he will not treat you poorly!"

After speaking, he produced three elixirs from his hand and distributed them to the three, who were overjoyed and swallowed them immediately as if fearing someone might snatch them away.

"Since the Crescent Sect members are already poisoned, let’s finish quickly. Our affairs have inflamed the Canglan Ancient Land; after this, we will rest for a while and act once the winds die down. Brothers, drink as much blood as you can!" the man in black said.

The crowd was naturally excited and promptly entered the Crescent Sect. If Chu Linfeng were present at this moment, he would find that the weakest among them was at least at the Eighth Layer of Divine Martial Realm. With the prior poisoning, it’s no wonder they could annihilate a sect overnight.

Though Chu Linfeng and the Crescent Sect Master had seen through the Dark Forces’ plan, to avoid alarming the enemy, they had to sacrifice some disciples. Of course, some were secretly hidden away. These people were actually the main strength of the Crescent Sect, but since they were poisoned and lost combat ability, they were arranged by the sect master in a hidden underground chamber within the sect.

Meanwhile, Chu Linfeng and the Crescent Sect Master were waiting for the arrival of these men. Chu Linfeng had submerged himself into the soil, while the Crescent Sect Master sat above in the main hall, feigning a sickly appearance.

From time to time, cries of agony from disciples reached his ears, piercing him like a blade cutting through his heart, causing immense anguish. The hatred within him grew deeper, and he wished to rush forward and tear apart those killing his disciples.

Although these disciples were weak or mediocre in talent, they were lives nonetheless, and to lose them in such a way was profoundly saddening.

Enduring the pain, a few from the Black Night person’s group eventually reached the main hall, including Lu Yang. Upon seeing the sect master, Lu Yang said to the others: "This is the Crescent Sect Master, at the Fourth Layer of Saint Martial Realm. If one absorbs his blood, their prowess could rise by one or two realms."

"Leave such a person to the Protector to absorb; let’s find other targets," said one of the Black Night people.

Lu Yang frowned and said: "No, I feel like many people are missing in the sect. We’ve absorbed only the weakest; have we been discovered?"

"You’re overly cautious. Even if we’ve been detected, what of it? The Master’s poison is unparalleled; they can be tracked down easily even in hiding," another Black Night person said.

At this time, the Crescent Sect Master stood up from the hall’s chair, glaring at Lu Yang furiously: "Lu Yang, you traitorous wretch, why did you bring these thieves to poison your own sect? These are brothers you’ve lived with for decades.

For personal gain, you’ve thrown the sect into calamity. Can you face me?"

The sect master’s words struck Lu Yang like a bolt from the blue, causing him to kneel before the sect master, choking slightly as he said: "Sect Master, I didn’t want this either, but I’m poisoned. If I don’t comply, death awaits me. I was forced!"

"You dare argue? Everyone in Crescent Sect is poisoned by your hand. Are you pleased now? For your life alone, you’ve doomed this sect entirely; you deserve death! Though I’m poisoned, killing you will not be difficult—prepare to die!" the sect master said before advancing toward Lu Yang, though his steps faltered.

"Old Xiao, you’re poisoned by the Master’s toxin and still trying to kill me? This is beyond foolishness. Considering you’ve nurtured me for years, I’ll ensure you have a proper burial after you’re dead," Lu Yang stood instantly and said.

"Haha! Sect Master Xiao, I never thought this day would come for you—betrayed by your own disciple, surprised? Consider it retribution; when you betrayed your best brother years ago, you couldn’t foresee this outcome!" a Black Night person suddenly said.

"Greetings, Protector!""Greetings, Protector!" others respectfully addressed the man in black.

"Who are you, and why harm my Crescent Sect? Today, I demand answers before you can leave!" the sect master said.

"Had you not been poisoned, you might’ve had such capacity. Unfortunately, you can’t even stand firmly now. Your talk of killing us is futile; thinking of absorbing your blood to enhance my strength excites me greatly," the Black Night person said.

The Crescent Sect Master did not express anger suddenly but continued to feign: "Being betrayed by one’s beloved disciple is the great misfortune in life. But I don’t understand how you know about the events of two hundred years ago. Who are you really?"

"Who I am matters not; what’s important is you must die today. The saying goes that none know unless made by oneself, an expression of inevitable retribution!"

Years ago, you betrayed your best brother for the Celestial Moon Secret Manual and vanished. When you resurfaced, you had already achieved Saint Martial Realm strength, hiding your sins by changing your name and creating a sect here. What you didn’t know was that your brother never died; when he was on the brink, my Master saved him, and destroying your Crescent Sect was his intended revenge," the man in black said.

"No, impossible! You’re lying; I saw him dead. How could he still be alive? You’re framing me—his death held little consequence to me. Even if he were here today, I wouldn’t fear him," stated the sect master.

"Enough, I tire of interacting with you; after I absorb your blood, you shall see him indeed. He endured immense pain waiting for this day!" the Black Night person said.

He then lunged at the Crescent Sect Master with extreme speed. But though quick, the sect master was swifter, instantly releasing a palm strike toward him with a sound of Wind Thunder...

(Three updates at noon, two in the evening) Total of ten updates!