After my rebirth, my Martial Sect will surely sweep the martial world in blood.

The battle at Falling Eagle Gorge had come to an end. Lin Mo, carrying Elder Sun whose acupoints were sealed and whose face was ashen, disappeared into the treacherous mountain path in a few leaps. He didn't return directly to the Seven Absolutes Sect's mountain gate, but instead took a detour, ascending the mountain via a more secluded path to avoid potential witnesses. Although Elder Sun had been captured, his accomplices had not yet been eliminated; caution was always the best policy.

The night was deep, and only a few lights shone within the Seven Absolutes Sect. Most disciples had already retired for the night, with only patrolling disciples occasionally passing by, their footsteps echoing in the silent valley. Lin Mo, like a ghost in the darkness, silently slipped back to his guest elder's courtyard. He tossed Elder Sun into an empty side room and reinforced the seals on his acupoints once more, ensuring that he could not break free on his own or make any noise.

After finishing all this, Lin Mo did not rest. Instead, he took out the Cold Jade Box he kept close to his body. The lid opened, revealing the crystal-clear Heavenly Heart Lotus, radiating a faint chill and spiritual light, lying quietly inside. He carefully examined it, confirming that it had not been damaged during the fierce battle and his journey, and that its medicinal properties remained intact. He felt somewhat relieved.

Next, we need to consider how to expose Elder Sun's crimes to the public and successfully save the Grand Elder. Simply carrying Elder Sun into the main hall would be direct, but it would inevitably provoke a fierce backlash from his remaining accomplices, and might even lead them to act rashly, which would be detrimental to the unconscious Grand Elder. We need a more opportune moment and a more suitable method.

He pondered for a moment, then made up his mind. As dawn approached, he quietly left the courtyard and, like a ghost, arrived outside the "Lingyun Hall" where the sect leader resided. With his current lightness skill and familiarity with the Seven Absolutes Sect's terrain, avoiding the guards would not be difficult.

Inside the Lingyun Hall, Yun Qingzi, the leader of the Seven Absolutes Sect, was meditating and regulating his breathing. He was about fifty years old, with a lean face and an elegant yet dignified demeanor. The Grand Elder had been poisoned and was unconscious, and there were undercurrents within the sect. These past few days, he had been exhausted and unable to sleep.

Suddenly, a thought struck him; he sensed a faint presence outside the hall. He didn't make a sound, but slowly opened his eyes and whispered, "Who's outside?"

The palace door opened silently a crack, and Lin Mo's figure flashed in. He bowed to Yun Qingzi and said, "Sect Leader, I apologize for disturbing you."

When Yun Qingzi saw that it was Lin Mo, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "Guest Elder Lin? When did you return? Your trip to the Western Regions..." He noticed that Lin Mo's expression was solemn, and his clothes still had some undried bloodstains and dust on them, so he knew that something important must have happened.

Lin Mo didn't waste any words and said directly, "Sect Leader, the antidote has been obtained. However, the real culprit who poisoned us is not a member of a powerful family in the Western Regions, but someone within our sect."

"What?" Yun Qingzi abruptly stood up, her expression changing drastically. "Who is it?"

Lin Mo said in a deep voice, "Elder Sun."

"Junior Brother Sun? This... how is this possible?" Yun Qingzi's face was full of disbelief. Elder Sun had been in charge of the alchemy room for many years. Although he occasionally had thoughts of vying for power, he had always been diligent and had no obvious conflicts with the Grand Elder.

"We have both witnesses and physical evidence." Lin Mo briefly recounted the ambush at Falling Eagle Gorge, Elder Sun's confession that he had colluded with the Demon Fire Sect, plotted to poison the Grand Elder, and seize power, and mentioned the list of accomplices in the secret compartment of Elder Sun's study.

Yun Qingzi's face grew increasingly grim as he listened, his fists clenching involuntarily. He knew Lin Mo wouldn't speak recklessly on such an important matter, and that his logic was clear and his chain of evidence complete.

"Well done, Junior Brother Sun! Well done, Demon Fire Sect!" Yun Qingzi's eyes burned with anger, but as the sect leader, he quickly calmed down. "Guest Elder Lin, you did very well. This matter is of great importance and must be handled with care to avoid causing internal strife within the sect."

"What the sect leader says is absolutely right." Lin Mo nodded. "The most urgent task is to save the Grand Elder. Once the Grand Elder wakes up, many things will be resolved. As for cleaning up the sect, we need to use swift and decisive methods, but we also need to avoid spreading the problem too widely."

Yun Qingzi gave Lin Mo an appreciative look. This young man was not only exceptionally strong, but also incredibly meticulous; truly a blessing to the Seven Absolutes Sect. "We will follow Elder Lin's advice. We will immediately proceed to the 'Hundred Herbs Garden' to detoxify the Grand Elder. At the same time, I will secretly dispatch absolutely reliable enforcement disciples to control Elder Sun and his known accomplices. Once the Grand Elder awakens, we will deal with them publicly!"

With the plan settled, the two didn't delay any longer. Yun Qingzi immediately used the sect leader's token to secretly mobilize the elite members of his direct subordinate Enforcement Hall, led by a trusted elder, to go and arrest the people according to the list and location provided by Lin Mo. Meanwhile, Yun Qingzi and Lin Mo quickly headed to the Hundred Herbs Garden where the Grand Elder was recuperating.

The air in the Hundred Herbs Garden was filled with the fragrance of herbs. The Grand Elder lay on his bed, his face ashen and his breath weak. Had it not been for his profound inner strength keeping him alive, he would likely have already succumbed to the poison. Several core disciples responsible for his care saw the Sect Leader and Guest Elder Lin arrive together, their expressions grave, and they quickly bowed in respect.

"You may all leave now. No one is to approach without my order." Yun Qingzi waved his disciples away and closed the door.

Lin Mo took out the Cold Jade Box and presented the Heavenly Heart Lotus. Yun Qingzi took it, examined it carefully, and confirmed that it was indeed the real Heavenly Heart Lotus. A hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

"How should this be used?" Yun Qingzi asked. Although he was also knowledgeable in medicine, his understanding of this rare poison from the Western Regions and its antidote was not as profound as Lin Mo's.

Based on previous research and information extracted from the medicine guardian of the Demon Fire Cult, Lin Mo said, "The lotus heart needs to be opened with internal energy to extract its essence, supplemented with rootless water, and then fed to the Grand Elder. During this time, someone needs to use pure internal energy to protect his heart meridian and guide the medicinal power to neutralize the Soul-Eating Incense toxicity accumulated in his body."

"Alright! I'll protect your heart meridian. Guest Elder Lin, your internal energy is pure and unique. I'll leave the task of neutralizing the medicinal power and guiding the expulsion of poison to you!" Yun Qingzi made a decisive decision.

Without another word, the two immediately took action. Yun Qingzi sat cross-legged behind the Grand Elder, his palms pressed against the elder's back, slowly channeling his pure and gentle Seven Absolutes internal energy to protect the elder's vital points. Lin Mo, meanwhile, gathered true energy at his fingertips, carefully dissolving the lotus heart of the Heavenly Heart Lotus. Drops of crystal-clear, jade-like liquid, radiating a rich vitality and chilling aura, fell into a pre-prepared cup of rootless water (collected rainwater).

He then helped the Grand Elder to his feet and slowly fed him the medicinal liquid mixed with the essence of the Heavenly Heart Lotus. As soon as the liquid entered his throat, Lin Mo immediately placed one palm on the Grand Elder's dantian, circulating the unique true energy within his body that combined the experience of two lifetimes. He guided the medicinal power of the Heavenly Heart Lotus, like a gentle stream, to cleanse and dissolve the cold and strange poison entrenched in his meridians and internal organs.

This process was extremely mentally and physically demanding. Fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on Lin Mo's forehead, but his eyes were focused, and his control of his true energy was exquisite. He could neither be too violent and damage the Grand Elder's already fragile meridians, nor could he ensure that the medicine could completely eliminate the toxins.

Yun Qingzi, protecting the elder from behind, could clearly sense that the stubborn poison of the Soul-Eating Incense within the elder's body was being gradually neutralized and dissipated by a cool and vibrant power. His evaluation of Lin Mo rose once again; this young man's use of internal energy was unlike that of a young man, but rather like that of a grandmaster who had immersed himself in this path for decades.

Time passed slowly, and the sky outside the window was already bright.

Suddenly, the elder on the bed trembled slightly, a very faint groan escaped his throat, and a trace of color began to appear on his ashen face.

Lin Mo and Yun Qingzi exchanged a glance, both seeing the joy in each other's eyes. It worked!

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Lin Mo slowly finished his practice, letting out a long sigh. His face was slightly pale, clearly indicating that he had exhausted himself. Yun Qingzi also withdrew his palm.

Almost simultaneously, the Grand Elder's eyelids twitched a few times, and he slowly opened his eyes. At first, his gaze was somewhat confused and unfocused, but it quickly returned to clarity, though it was filled with deep weariness and weakness.

"I...this is..." The elder's voice was hoarse and dry as he tried to prop himself up.

"Senior brother, you're finally awake!" Yun Qingzi rushed forward to support him, his voice filled with excitement and relief. "You were poisoned by the Soul-Eating Incense and were unconscious for many days. It was Guest Elder Lin Mo who traveled thousands of miles to the Western Regions to find the Heavenly Heart Lotus and revive you!"

The elder turned his gaze to Lin Mo, who was standing by the bed. Seeing the exhaustion on his face and the not-yet-fully-recovered color, and feeling the residual pure medicinal power within his body being slowly dissolved by his internal energy, he understood. He struggled to solemnly clasp his hands in a fist salute to Lin Mo. Although he did not speak, his gratitude was overflowing.

"The Grand Elder has just woken up and still needs to rest," Lin Mo said, bowing in return, his tone calm.

Just then, a soft knock came from the door, followed by the voice of the trusted elder who had led the secret mission: "Sect Leader, the matter has been settled. All those involved have been brought under control, and no major disturbance has occurred."

Yun Qingzi perked up and briefly explained to the newly awakened and still somewhat confused Elder Sun how Elder Sun colluded with the Demon Fire Sect to poison the medicine, and how Lin Mo uncovered the conspiracy, seized the medicine, and captured the real culprit.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder was first shocked, then anger surged across his face, but quickly turned into a long sigh: "Alas... Junior Brother Sun... blinded by greed!" His gaze towards Lin Mo held not only gratitude, but also admiration and trust. "Guest Elder Lin, we owe you a great debt this time. Not only did you save my life, but you also eliminated an internal threat to the Seven Absolutes Sect. This kindness will be forever etched in the hearts of everyone in the Seven Absolutes Sect!"

Soon after, the bell of the Seven Absolutes Sect rang out, summoning all elders, deacons, and core disciples to the council hall.

Inside the main hall, the atmosphere was solemn. Sect Leader Yun Qingzi sat in the main seat, with the Grand Elder, who, though still weak, insisted on attending, sitting beside him. Lin Mo stood slightly below the Sect Leader on the other side.

Below, Elder Sun and several of his core accomplices, stripped of their martial arts, were bound and kneeling in the hall, their faces ashen. Surrounding them were members of the Seven Absolutes Sect, their expressions a mixture of shock, anger, and disbelief.

Yun Qingzi publicly announced Elder Sun's crimes, the evidence was conclusive, and there was no room for him to deny it. Seeing the usually dignified Elder Sun now kneeling on the ground in a sorry state, and recalling that the Grand Elder had almost been killed by him, the crowd was immediately outraged.

"According to the sect rules, for colluding with evil cults and harming fellow disciples, one shall be stripped of martial arts and imprisoned for life in the Cold Prison of the Back Mountain!" Yun Qingzi announced the verdict in an icy voice. No one objected.

After dealing with the traitor, Yun Qingzi's gaze swept across the entire room, finally settling on Lin Mo. Her voice softened and became more solemn: "This crisis in the sect was entirely due to the heroic efforts of Guest Elder Lin Mo. He is not only exceptionally talented but also deeply devoted to the sect, possessing both wisdom and courage. After discussions with the Grand Elder, from today onwards, Lin Mo is promoted to the position of Sect Elder, with a status equal to that of an Elder. He can freely access all the books in the Scripture Pavilion, mobilize some sect resources, and participate in core decision-making!"

Upon hearing this, the audience fell silent for a moment, then erupted in chorus of agreement. This incident elevated Lin Mo's prestige within the Seven Absolutes Sect to a whole new level, earning him the genuine recognition and trust of the vast majority from top to bottom. He was no longer merely an outsider, but had truly integrated into the Seven Absolutes Sect, becoming a core member of its leadership.

Lin Mo remained calm and bowed in thanks. He knew that his foundation within the Seven Absolutes Sect was now truly secure.