The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun.

Chapter 773: Jie Feng's Decision

Xie Feng gritted his teeth as he said these words.

During this time, he and a group of elders from the Beggars' Sect had been hiding in various places, constantly worried that Jiang Ning would search for them all over the world. Jie Feng and the others had been living in the open, not daring to appear in public, and could only hide in deserted places.

It can be said that since Jiang Ning broke through to the Innate Realm, the fear of Jiang Ning among Xie Feng and others has reached the depths of their souls. Xie Feng even dreams that Jiang Ning will drag him out and take his life.

Living in constant fear, Jie Feng could no longer bear it, especially after hearing the news of the Mount Hua Sword Tournament spread throughout the martial arts world, he immediately made this decision.

He defected to the Demonic Sect and to Dongfang Bubai.

"Boss."

One elder worriedly said, "We used to be righteous people. If we join the Sun Moon Sect, I'm afraid that righteous people will want to kill us in the future."

"Yes."

Some elders were still deeply worried about Jiefeng's decision.

“We used to have a good relationship with Shaolin, and you, Chief, have a very close personal relationship with Master Fangzheng. I’m afraid that Shaolin will not let us off if they find out.”

Xie Feng said coldly, "Do you think things are going well now? The righteous path? Right now, those righteous people are already looking for us."

Even though Jiang Ning hasn't mentioned the Beggars' Sect or gone down the mountain to look for them, many martial arts practitioners are already actively searching for their whereabouts.

In the past few months, all the ugly deeds committed by some branches of the Beggars' Sect have been exposed, and the Beggars' Sect can now be said to be infamous and beyond saving.

right way?

They can't go back anymore.

"Shaolin?"

Xie Feng's face turned cold at the mention of Shaolin.

"Shaolin Temple has already closed its gates and no longer interferes in worldly affairs. What difference would it make if they knew? Besides, could they even interfere?"

After being rejected by Fang Zheng on the day of the incident, Jie Feng already harbored resentment towards Fang Zheng.

For so many years, our Beggars' Sect has always followed the lead of Shaolin Temple, sending countless donations to Shaolin. But when the time came, we abandoned them without hesitation, hiding like a coward.

How could Jie Feng not resent it?

"In today's martial arts world, the Huashan Sect is at its zenith. Shaolin has chosen to close its mountain to avoid its sharp edge. The Kunlun and other sects have even formed a friendly relationship with the Huashan Sect. Even the imperial court has bestowed upon Jiang Ning the title of Demon-Slaying Heavenly Venerable. In all the world today, where can we find a place to stay?"

"Only the Sun Moon Sect has any chance of survival if we go to Blackwood Cliff."

"At this point, we only have this one way to go; there is no other way."

Jie Feng glanced at the crowd and said coldly, "If any of you do not wish to come along, I will not force you. But you must understand that Jiang Ning will definitely not let us go. If he defeats Dongfang Bubai and wipes out the Demonic Sect, it will be our annihilation."

"Given Jiang Ning's character, do I need to elaborate on who he is? No matter how you hide, he will find you and you will surely die."

Everyone fell silent after Jie Feng's words.

At this point, no one mentioned anything about considering it anymore.

Seeing that everyone had been persuaded, Jie Feng also quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

He was also afraid that after the elders left, he would be the only one going to Blackwood Cliff to express his intention to surrender, and Dongfang Bubai would look down on him.

After all, the Sun Moon Sect has no shortage of experts, and he, a powerless Beggar Clan leader, would have no status there.

Only by bringing their own forces to pledge allegiance and demonstrating their value can they be regarded differently.

No one objected, and they silently followed Jie Feng to Blackwood Cliff.

……

On Blackwood Cliff.

The snow covered the roof.

"Reporting to the Grand Steward, someone claiming to be Xie Feng, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, wants to pay respects to the Sect Leader and join the Divine Sect."

A member of the church reported this to Yang Lianting.

"Jie Feng?"

Yang Lianting was surprised, then remembered this person.

"The leader is too busy to see him."

Yang Lianting instructed, "Bring him up."

"Yes."

The followers withdrew, and then Jie Feng was brought into the hall.

"The Beggars' Sect Leader, Xie Feng, greets the Grand Steward."

Upon entering the hall and seeing the burly man standing before him, Xie Feng, having been given prior instructions, knew Yang Lianting's identity and that his status within the sect was second only to Dongfang Bubai. In fact, Yang Lianting was currently in charge of the Sun Moon Sect.

Xie Feng immediately knelt down, showing absolutely no dignity befitting a gang leader.

Yang Lianting laughed.

"What brings Chief Jie to my Blackwood Cliff?"

Jie Feng respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Grand Steward, I wish to join the Divine Cult and serve the Cult Leader."

"Oh?"

Yang Lianting smiled and said, "Isn't Chief Jie a righteous person? Why would he want to join my Divine Cult?"

"Everyone knows that the Eastern Cult Leader is the best in the world. I have long admired the Eastern Cult Leader's reputation and have long wanted to join his ranks."

Yang Lianting said with a half-smile, "I'm afraid it's more than that?"

Everyone knows about the Beggars' Sect's predicament over the past two months. Does Xie Feng really think that the Beggars' Sect knows nothing about this?

"To be honest, Chief Steward..."

Xie Feng gritted his teeth and said, "Jiang Ning is really going too far. He slaughtered one of my Beggars' Sect's branches a few days ago, and now he has broken through to the Innate Realm. The martial arts world wants to hunt us down and beg for mercy from Jiang Ning. Xie Feng and his elders have been forced to have nowhere to go, so we came to Blackwood Cliff to seek the protection of the Divine Sect."

Yang Lianting pondered for a moment.

After a while.

Yang Lianting laughed and said, "Our Divine Sect is planning something big and is indeed short of manpower at the moment, but we don't accept just anyone. It's not that simple for Chief Jie to join our Divine Sect."

Upon hearing this, Xie Feng knelt down and pleaded with Yang Lianting.

"I beg the Grand Steward to show special mercy."

Seeing Xie Feng, one of the former top ten masters of the righteous path and the leader of the Beggars' Sect, kneeling before him without any dignity, Yang Lianting felt exceptionally pleased.

"Chief Jie, if you wish to join my cult, you must present a pledge of allegiance."

Yang Lianting smiled.

"Please enlighten me, Chief Steward."

Jie Feng said respectfully.

"Lift your head up."

Upon hearing Yang Lianting's instructions, Xie Feng looked up and saw a pill lying in Yang Lianting's palm.

"This is?"

Jie Feng hesitated.

"Three Corpse Brain God Pill".

Yang Lianting smiled.

Just as he expected, Xie Feng's heart skipped a beat.

He had long heard how insidious the Three Corpse Brain God Pill was, and how Ren Woxing and his daughter used it to control their followers. Now that Yang Lianting had brought it out, his intentions were quite clear.

"As the leader of the Jie Gang knows, all those in high positions in our Divine Cult, such as elders and hall masters, must take this substance to prove their loyalty."

Yang Lianting said with a smile, "If Chief Jie wants to join my Divine Sect, he must also take this to prove that he has no ulterior motives."

Jie Feng's expression changed slightly at this moment.

He knew that there was no antidote for the Three Corpse Brain God Pill, and that taking it would almost certainly mean handing his life over to Yang Lianting.

But now, does he have any other choice?

If we refuse now, we won't even be able to get down Blackwood Cliff.

With a sigh, Jie Feng took the Three Corpse Brain God Pill from Yang Lianting and swallowed it in one gulp.

Yang Lianting burst into laughter upon seeing this.

"Ha ha ha ha."

Chapter 774: Wudang's Dilemma

"Chief Jie, a wise man knows when to yield."

Yang Lianting was in a good mood and said with a smile, "Your choice to join the Divine Cult is a wise one."

Jie Feng knelt down and said, "It is my honor to serve under the Master and the Grand Steward."

"All right."

Yang Lianting waved his hand and said, "Chief Jie, from now on you will be an elder in my Divine Sect."

"Yes."

Jie Feng said respectfully.

Xie Feng lowered his head deeply, his eyes revealing a deep resentment that Yang Lianting could not see.

He absolutely hated Jiang Ning.

If it weren't for Jiang Ning, how could he have ended up in such a state?