But in the end, he got rid of that thought.
However, he merely stabilized his breathing. His injuries did not improve at all.
The elder bowed down to Ling Xian and his tone was full of pleading.
"Not in a short period of time."
Whether it was Mei Yan Rou or Chi Liao Yuan, they were not suitable candidates. Their identities were sensitive. If anything goes wrong, it could cause a war between different forces.
Though Ling Xian's tone was light, his determination was felt by the elder.
Just as he marched forward, a snicker arose from the Temple of the Moon.
"In other words, it was your last pupil who told you?" Ling Xian asked coldly.
"I was just worried that I couldn't find a helper. You delivered yourself to me." Ling Xian smiled.
Ling Xian's expression turned cold, "Tell me everything that happened from beginning to end."
Immediately, his silhouette flashed and he appeared in a bamboo forest.
Sensing Ling Xian's Qi, the elder opened his eyes with difficulty. There was some happiness and some guilt.
"Listen up, everyone from the Temple of the Moon. Hand over the Mark of the Moon. Or else I will level this place."
"There is no need to say anything else. Just imprison this person."
"Luckily, the Mark of the Moon has almost merged with Cheng Long. Even if I kill him, I cannot take it out."
The elder begged but was interrupted by Ling Xian.
Ling Xian's expression turned cold, making the elder shudder.
"The Temple of the Moon that once ruled over the Northern Dipper has fallen to this state? I don't even need to sneak around. I can just rob him. "
The elder sighed. There was anger, self-blame, and heartache.
This made Ling Xian's heart drop. He didn't think Zhang Cheng Long would be captured by the Temple of Stars.
His injuries were far too severe. Plus, his lifespan was near its end and he was on the verge of death. Wanting him to recover to his original state was not something that could be done with a single healing pill.
"Oh well, I will enter the dragon pond alone."
"Your highness …"
The elder bitterly chuckled, "Before Cheng Long appeared, he was the most talented pupil of the Temple of the Moon. He had the chance to become the next Supreme Headmaster."
Ling Xian glared at the elder. Then, he frowned and fell into deep thought.
Ling Xian said softly, "After I save Cheng Long, I will end this traitor."
"Other than the three elders, only my last disciple knows."
Although the Star Hall was no longer as powerful as it was in the past, it was still one of the top forces in the Central Region.
The space between Ling Xian's brows shone. His Qi engulfed the entire Palace of the Moon and searched for Zhang Chenglong.
"I can keep you alive, but I won't let him go."
It was as if Zhang Chenglong had evaporated from the face of the earth, without the slightest trace of aura.
Ling Xian's gaze was deep as he decided to head towards the Hall of Stars.
The old man's face was full of guilt as he said, "It's my fault for not being able to protect Cheng Long."
Ling Xian spoke softly, "Since you chose to betray, then you have to pay the price."
Hearing this, Ling Xian smiled. His smile was cold.
Therefore, he knew that no matter what he said, he would not be able to shake Ling Xian's determination.
In the end, there was nothing.
Hearing this, Ling Xian frowned. He felt like this voice was familiar.
In the past, when he participated in the Stone Evaluation Convention held by the Mei, Wen, Qiu, and Mo families, the black-robed man suddenly appeared and tried to steal the precious stones of the four families.
"But before that, I have to settle something first."
Ling Xian's gaze was cold and sharp like a sword.
"The people from the Hall of Stars."
"Cheng Long and I are fated. You don't need to beg me. I will try my best."
"That's right. For the Mark of the Moon, the Hall of Stars will not kill Cheng Long."
Ling Xian's brows were tightly locked together as he analyzed calmly.
"Who took him?"
Ling Xian mumbled. He thought of Mei Yan Rou and Chi Liao Yuan.
The Supreme Headmaster's face was pale white and his breathing was weak. He didn't have much time left.
"If I don't see him when I return, you know what will happen."
"It's impossible for the three elders. They all want the Hall of Moon to rise. They won't tell anyone." The elder was very certain.
"Who did you tell about Cheng Long having the Mark of the Moon?"
It was because he made a move that the man didn't get what he wanted. Because the man was a descendant of the Steal Clan, he let him go and let him escape.
"I wonder who leaked the information and let the Hall of Stars know that Cheng Long has the Mark of the Moon."
"Aye, Cheng Long … was taken away." The elder sighed deeply.
The elder bitterly smiled, "If there was, then Cheng Long wouldn't have been taken away."
The Sun hung high in the sky, hot and bright.
"Even though you are partially responsible for this, you can't be blamed entirely. After all, you tried your best."
"But the Hall of Moon doesn't have that capability."
Ling Xian shook his head, "This period of time is our chance to save him."
The elder softly sighed and told him everything that happened.
"I didn't teach him well and made him walk down the wrong path."
There stood a man in black. Though he was standing with his hands behind his back, he didn't look like he was out of the world. Instead, he looked like a bandit.
"It's all my fault. If I was stronger, Cheng Long wouldn't have been taken away." The elder's fists tightened, hating himself for being useless.
Therefore, he looked at Ling Xian with a pleading look, "Mister, can you spare his life for my sake?"
"The powerhouses of the Hall of Stars can see that for sure. In other words, Cheng Long's life won't be in danger."
This startled Ling Xian. He recognized this person.
Hearing this, the elder fell into silence and no longer spoke.
The elder lowered his head. Other than bitterness, there was guilt.
"Therefore, the Hall of Stars sent out a seventh leveled cultivator to heavily injure me and capture Cheng Long."
The elder's eyes brightened. But in the next second, they dimmed, "But if the Hall of Stars finds a way, Cheng Long will die for sure."
As long as the Hall of Stars sees through Zhang Chenglong's condition, they won't kill him. Because if they do, the mark of the moon will completely disappear and there will be no more chances of getting it.
"I need a helper. But who should I find …"
In a flash, he appeared above the Hall of Moon.
"Out of these four, who do you think will tell me?" Ling Xian glared at the elder.
The fact that Zhang Chenglong had the mark of the moon was something only he, the mushroom, and the elder knew. There was no way the three of them would tell him. The only possibility was that the elder told the fourth person.
"Then I will have to trouble you. Please, you have to save Cheng Long."
Glancing at the weak elder, Ling Xian sighed. He knew that this person had tried his best. Or else he wouldn't be so heavily injured.
"What happened?"
"Aye, it's all my fault."
If the mushroom was here, with the two of them working together, there might be a chance. But if he was alone, the hope would be minuscule. He might even lose his life.
It was obvious that the secret teller was the elder's apprentice. To protect his position, he chose to betray the Hall.
"Though I don't want to admit it, he is the most likely."
"It's you?" The sturdy man was startled as well. He didn't think he would see Ling Xian here.
"Okay, now is not the time to find out who's responsible. The most important thing now is to save Cheng Long."
The Hall of Stars was a powerful force. To save Zhang Chenglong was without a doubt, difficult.
However, Ling Xian had locked onto the Supreme Headmaster's position.
"Just because the Hall of Moon doesn't have one doesn't mean I don't have one."
Ling Xian frowned. Flicking his finger, a healing Dan entered the elder's body and made him feel better.
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