Wild Sect Rules

Sect Bylaws:

1) It is forbidden for any disciple to provoke anyone who meets any of the above conditions.

2) It is forbidden for any disciple to randomly provoke others. Our principle is that we will not offend others unless they offend us.

3) If someone offends us, we must eradicate them completely from the root, leaving no one alive, and crushing their bones and spreading the ashes. Their family, sect, closest friends, lovers, and anyone even remotely connected to or with any feelings for, our enemy, leaving no one alive! Afterwards, let the wind spread their ashes across the world.

4) If the third condition cannot be met, we must not become enemies with them. Be patient. It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge in ten years.

5) If, for special reasons, it is necessary to provoke someone who meets the 'enrollment conditions', they must be killed with one strike. Then, destroy their family, especially their lover, in the shortest possible time! If this is not achievable due to any limitations of power, send someone at least three realms higher than the enemy's strongest backer to take action, and never give the opponent any chance to react. If the sect is not strong enough... No matter how special the reason is, don't mess with them! Even if it means apologizing. Even if it means getting cuckolded by the enemy.

6) ...

After reading through the new rules, the Elders were surprised. These new rules for recruiting disciples were fine. Although they are strange and seem to not serve a tangible purpose, they are not too outrageous and are acceptable. But what the hell are these sect prohibitions!?

'Not allowing them to provoke those who meet the disciple requirements was one thing, but if they did, they would have to kill everyone remotely related to the enemy?' All the Elders thought, suddenly nervous. 'Is the Sect Leader crazy? The Sect could be labeled a demonic sect with this kind of behavior!'

"Sect Master, these laws are a tad inappropriate, aren't they?" The Supreme Elder said nervously, sweat pooling on his forehead.

"What's wrong with them?" Lin Fan rolled his eyes and asked.

"If we offend anyone, we should kill everyone. This... is too cruel, it will harm the peace of the world, and we may suffer backlash!" With righteous indignation, the Supreme Elder say.

"What backlash?" Lin Fan asked again "If we killed everyone in their family, killed all their close friends, and crushed their bones and spread their ashes without leaving any trace. Who would know it was us? Even if they knew, they would have no relatives or friends, who could possibly avenge them? Or, Supreme Elder, do you think we would be safe if we just killed the singular person who wronged us. Won't their family, friends, lovers, and backers want to avenge them?"

Supreme Elder Su Xinghai was shocked and just stared at Lin Fan for a moment, not knowing how to refute his logic.

"Sect Master, if that is the case, our Moon Embracing Sect does not have the strength to back up these laws." Second Elder Wu Xingyun said thoughtfully. "Even if all of us Elders went together, we could barely match the combat power of an established third-rate sect."

Lin Fan looked at Second Elder Wu Xingyun meaningfully, before pointing at the scroll. "Aren't the laws clear? If you don't have the strength to back up your actions, be ready to bear the humiliation! If you don't have the strength to destroy a whole family, you still dare to provoke others? Aren't you afraid of being killed? Are you not afraid of death?"

Second Elder Wu Xingyun was stunned, her red lips opened and closed several times, but in the end, she was speechless and remained silent. Naturally she wanted to rebuff Lin Fan, but his words made far too much sense to be rebuffed. So, she kept quite and went into thought.

Lin Fan didn't give her any respect. The truth was, Lin Fan knew what he wanted, and that was to survive. If it took disrespecting the Elders to get them to see reason, he was all for it.

Lin Fan continued. "Especially those who meet our requirements. If we really offend them, we must strike and kill them swiftly." Lin Fan said, his voice raising in intensity. "Everyone related to the enemy must die, from their parents and servants to their dogs and cats, quickly and with no chance to retaliate."

Having said this, Lin Fan looked at them "Any more questions?"

Fifth Elder Duan Qingyao raised his hand lightly "Sect Master, I have a question, what does the cuckolded mean?"

"To get cheated on by your Dao companion. To be betrayed." Lin Fan responded casually.

The five elders suddenly took a breath of cold air. They would even have to endure this kind of betrayal? This?!

"Sect Master, I'm afraid this is inappropriate. If this kind of hatred is suppressed, it could lead to inner demons arising. Cultivation will become impossible, and we might even die!" Fourth Elder Chen Erzhu said quickly.

The other four elders nodded.

Lin Fan crossed his arms and said. "I know what you are thinking, but why don't you think about it the other way around. Is a woman or a Dao Companion who can be snatched away is still worthy of being your Dao Companion?"

The Elders were stunned for a moment, and then shook their heads. They were definitely not worthy.

"Then what are you suppressing?" Lin Fan continued. "If you think about it differently, you spent some free time with a Dao Companion for some else to use. What should be you suppressing? And even if you spent money, why wouldn't you spend it? Doesn't it cost money to go to a brothel? Isn't a good family more comfortable than visiting a brothel? Suppressed? Shouldn't you be happy now? The trash took itself out.

"Even if you don't feel happy, you can still work hard, practice, and then go beat the one who stole you Dao Companion and your Dao Companion to a pulp after you're done for betraying you. Work hard just to beat them! Even if you still can't figure it out, this event has made you realize who your Dao Companion truly is. It's better than them betraying you at a critical moment and killing you, right?"

"Ah?!" At this moment, the five Elders were extremely confused. What the hell kind of thinking is this? Completely logical and unthought of before.

Third Elder Li Changshou slapped his thigh wildly and stared at Lin Fan with burning eyes. "Well said!"

In the end, the Elders all agreed to his logical thoughts and reasonings, but they still felt that it was a bit inappropriate.

"What the sect leader said is not unreasonable, but after all, it is a bit unspeakable, right?" Supreme Elder Su Xinghai said, "If these rules were to spread, our Sect would become a laughingstock. It's okay for us Elders to read it. But if the disciples read it, it would be our reputation."

"Inappropriate?" Lin Fan scoffed, "How long has it been since our Moon Embracing Sect been of any importance or had any reputation to withhold, and you still want to save face? Is face more important than the livelihood and wellbeing of the Sect? Supreme Elder, you have been in Moon Embracing Sect much longer than me. In terms of seniority, I have to call you ancestor. Then tell me, our Moon Embracing Sect has received some good disciples from the previous generations, but why is it that I have become the Sect Leader?"

The Supreme Elder's expression turned sour suddenly; he thought back to his youth. His brothers and sisters, his disciples, his nephews, and even... his lover. There were too many. Over the years, none have survived. "Everyone else is dead. Sect Master, you are the best seedling of our Moon Embracing Sect right now." He said with a hoarse voice.

"Then did one of them die of old age?"

"No."

"Don't you understand yet?" Lin Fan sighed. "It's come to this point, and you still can't face reality, talking to me about reputation? Just try to survive. When there's no chance to even survive, then it's truly hopeless. Moreover, I know why you chose me as the sect leader."

He didn't hide it. "When you were speaking that night, I overheard." The Elders looked aghast all of a sudden. "You are unwilling to take this responsibility, so you chose me. I am not afraid of taking it on. But since you have elected me, you have to give me the authority to make the changes this Sect needs to survive. Don't just treat me as a Sect Leader on the surface. In fact, you have rejected me for everything I do, even when you know that there is a certain reason for what I do..."

Lin Fan laughed to himself. "If that's the case, I don't want this sect leader position. Whoever wants the position can have it. Or, we still have some other disciples left. Why not let them be the Sect Leader?"

At this point, Lin Fan let out another long sigh. "The Moon Embracing Sect is slowly dying. You all know that. My changes may not necessarily lead ti success, but staying the same is definitely a dead end. In troubled times, strong measures must be taken to survive, otherwise we will all die out. Whether you agree or not is up to you."

He looked directly at the five Elders, with no trace of remorse in his eyes. At this moment, he was the real Sect Leader, not a puppet, and not a 'scapegoat'! 'If you want me to be responsible, just give me the fucking power and I will be responsible. If you don't let me take the power and authority, you should take it yourself!'

The five Elders were left speachless. They looked at each other, uncertain. Weighing the options. The pros and cons. The drawbacks and consequences. Until finally, the Supreme Elder lowered his sighed and bowed to Lin Fan. "We will do as the Sect Leader has instructed."

"I have no objection." Second Elder Wu Xingyun nodded. Subsequently, the other three elders also expressed their support.

When Lin Fan saw this, he smiled. "Elders, don't blame this junior for not respecting you. It's just that I really had no other choice. After all, you know the current situation of the Moon Embracing Sect better than I. This was my only solution. And don't worry, I'm not just playing around, I've made up my mind to live and die with the Moon Embracing Sect!"

As soon as these words were said, the five Elders were shocked and couldn't help but be particularly moved. Live and die together with the Sect? Isn't that exactly what they were forced to do?

At this moment, the Elders were hopeful. Perhaps, this junior Sect Leader in front of them could really bring the Sect back to its former glory and beyond.

"So, please help me, elders!" Lin Fan said, bowing before the Elders at a right angle.

"Rest assured." Fifth Elder Duan Qingyao smiled and patted Lin Fan on the shoulder. "We have the same purpose, and we will definitely assist you with all our strength."

"Yes! Perhaps, this is our last chance, so we should do our best!" Fourth Elder Chen Erzhu also patted Lin Fan on the shoulder.

Then came the Supreme, Second and Third Elders. They all patted Lin Fan on the shoulder, saying that they would also try their best.

"Then let's go down and get ready."

The five Elders nodded, becoming serious. "Whether something can change, maybe, it will depend on three days later..."

Lin Fan nodded.

Watching their departing figures, Lin Fan secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Fortunately, at least I didn't become enemies with them. As long as they are willing to try their best to help, there is still a chance. As for my senior brothers..."

Thinking of them, Lin Fan scratched his head. They are all outer disciples, and their talents are worse than average. It is basically impossible for them to achieve anything.

"I will try to protect you as much as possible. Even if you don't achieve anything, you can always be mascots and increase our moral."