The atmosphere became incredibly tense, as if swords were drawn and bows were strung.
Ji Mo's black pot grew by one.
Zhen Zhen forcibly labeled him a demon, intending to eliminate him on the spot.
"Who dares to touch my Saintess?"
How could the Grand Elder of the Moon Sect allow Zhen Zhen to act recklessly? She immediately led a group of Moon Sect disciples to surround and protect Ji Mo, directly confronting Zhen Zhen.
This was the first time Ji Hanhan had experienced such treatment, being surrounded by thousands of fair-skinned and beautiful young women, each cherishing him like a precious gem. The feeling was simply wonderful.
It felt as though he had reached the pinnacle of his life.
Zhen Zhen commanded her subordinates to confront the Moon Sect, her face ashen, and she coldly shouted, "Moon Sect, are you intending to betray the faith? Hand over the demon Ji Mo. Those who dare to resist will be killed without mercy."
"Zhen Zhen, stop making baseless accusations and trying to scare us."
The Grand Elder of the Moon Sect seemed unfazed and questioned, "Our Saint Ji is righteous and pure. How dare you slander her."
"She created a demonic creature that corrupted my Dao heart. The evidence is conclusive. How can you deny it?"
Zhen Zhen glared at Ji Mo, her eyes spewing raging flames, her killing intent boundless.
She had made a fool of herself earlier, and so many people had witnessed it. It was a complete social disaster.
To cover it up, she could only feign innocence, play the victim, and shift the blame onto Ji Mo.
"This is not a demonic creature, but a sacred object. With the Azure Sea as a dream and the bright moon as a mirror, the benevolent can gain enlightenment, while the wicked lose their minds."
Elder Rose spoke up, stating the facts and offering a fair opinion.
In her eyes, Ji Mo's "Azure Sea Rising Bright Moon" was a priceless treasure, its true value immeasurable.
"That's right. The bright moon is a mirror, reflecting one's truest inner self. It's your heart that is dirty and filthy."
The Grand Elder of the Moon Sect retorted without mercy, then asked other elders and deacons who had interacted with the "Azure Sea Rising Bright Moon" painting to provide corroboration.
Those who had gained great benefits by visualizing the "Azure Sea Rising Bright Moon" painting spoke up one after another to prove its efficacy.
A small number chose to remain silent, hesitant and unwilling to offend Zhen Zhen.
As for those with dark hearts, who not only failed to gain opportunities but also exposed their ugliness, they decisively sided with Zhen Zhen, adamantly claiming it was a demonic creature.
The character of these individuals was fully revealed at this moment.
"I support the Moon Sect."
Bai Jingjing immediately declared her stance, firmly choosing to stand with Ji Mo.
Her influence within the Snow Sect was significant. Her statement meant that the Snow Sect would support Ji Mo.
Ying did not speak, choosing to observe, unwilling to get involved in this messy affair.
The Wind Sect had a vested interest with Zhen Zhen, so Ling Lan had no choice but to side with Zhen Zhen.
"Look at this scene. Something big is about to happen. We came to watch the four Saintesses tear each other apart, but unexpectedly, it's the elders tearing each other apart, or even the various sects clashing and vying for power."
"The air is thick with tension. If a major battle erupts, the Wind Flower Snow Moon Sect might fall into internal strife and ultimately disintegrate."
"What is so special about the moon embroidered by Miss Ji that it has caused such an incident?"
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Onlookers chattered amongst themselves, offering their opinions and speculations.
At the same time, almost everyone was filled with curiosity: was Ji Mo's "Azure Sea Rising Bright Moon" truly as magical as they were debating?
With both sides confronting each other, the situation almost spiraled out of control.
Zhen Zhen's face was ashen. She had expected to easily handle Ji Mo but found the situation becoming more troublesome.
She couldn't understand why the entire Moon Sect would protect a man so fiercely.
And Bai Jingjing, why did she have to meddle in this? She dared to openly oppose her. Unforgivable.
Zhen Zhen gritted her teeth, wishing she could kill everyone who dared to oppose her.
However, reason told her that it was not yet time to completely fall out, and she needed to plan carefully.
"I will convene an Elder Council to make a final ruling on this matter. You just wait."
Zhen Zhen uttered a harsh threat and left in anger.
"We'll wait. We're not afraid of you."
The Grand Elder of the Moon Sect remained defiant. With Mr. Ji around, she had nothing to worry about.
Elder Rose reluctantly handed the blue cloth back to the Grand Elder of the Moon Sect and exclaimed sincerely, "Your Saint is truly unfathomable. The Moon Sect is fortunate to have such a Saint. Your future is boundless. However, you must be extremely careful of Zhen Zhen. With her vindictive nature, she will surely cause trouble."
She expressed her worry about the current situation.
The main issue was that the selection of the Sect Leader had been forcibly interrupted, and the new Sect Leader had not yet been determined. This meant that the Wind Flower Snow Moon Sect was still leaderless, and various internal affairs were still decided by the Supreme Elders.
If these old women acted recklessly, it could lead to great chaos.
"It's alright. Even if the sky falls, our Saint can hold it up."
The Grand Elder of the Moon Sect said with composure.
Seeing the Grand Elder of the Moon Sect's nonchalant attitude, Elder Rose couldn't help but sigh, not understanding why she was so confident.
The atmosphere in the entire Shallow Sun Forest had been off lately, with a sense of impending storm.
She felt a growing sense of unease and crisis, and once again advised the Grand Elder of the Moon Sect to be extremely cautious.
In the following days.
The entire Shallow Sun Forest became turbulent.
More and more cultivators rushed to the area, some to watch the spectacle, others smelling blood and hoping to profit from the situation.
Meanwhile, some factions with ulterior motives began to secretly form alliances and make various arrangements.
Zhen Zhen also made a series of major moves.
It was unclear what methods she used, but the previously neutral Flower Sect chose to side with her.
The Snow Sect, which had leaned towards the Moon Sect, also quietly changed its stance, remaining neutral and not taking sides.
If not for Bai Jingjing's firm attitude, the Snow Sect might have completely defected and leaned entirely towards Zhen Zhen.
The Moon Sect was suddenly isolated.
Subsequently, rumors began to spread.
The Supreme Elders intended to completely abolish the Moon Sect. If the Moon Sect dared to resist and not comply, their fate would be extremely grim.
"Grand Elder, rumors are spreading outside that the Supreme Elders are targeting us. What should we do?"
Yan Zhi was in a state of panic upon hearing these rumors.
The main reason was that Ji Mo had not left his residence for days, seemingly unconcerned with external affairs, and might remain indifferent, disregarding the fate of the Moon Sect.
The Grand Elder of the Moon Sect had also lost her composure. She had hinted to Ji Mo, asking for advice on what to do.
However, Ji Hanhan had shown no reaction, appearing to truly choose to stand by and watch.
"At this point, we can only trust Mr. Ji."
The Grand Elder of the Moon Sect sighed lightly.
Ji Hanhan was unaware of the outside events, but Xuan Yang was extremely anxious.
As a student, he naturally had to share his teacher's worries.
He believed that Ji Mo's inaction was because he didn't take these insignificant clowns seriously.
But he couldn't just stand by and watch these grasshoppers jump around and challenge Ji Mo's authority.
After careful consideration, Xuan Yang decided to seek external help, intending to resolve these minor issues for Ji Mo through his own means.
Xuan Yang baby, took the initiative to attack.