94: The evidence is conclusive, and the people are won over.

Early the next morning, in the central square of the Star Moon Sect, the Sect Master's drum was struck, its deep, solemn sound spreading across the mountains. All Disciples, whether from the inner or outer Sect, were summoned there, provided they were not hindered by injuries.

After a night of cleanup and repairs, the bloodstains on the square had been washed away, and the damage had been temporarily patched, yet a faint scent of blood and a murderous aura seemed to linger in the air. On the high platform at the front of the square, Lin Yang stood with his hands behind his back. Dressed in dark gold Sect Master robes, he stood tall and straight, his gaze sharp as lightning, sweeping across the dense crowd below. Behind him stood Bai Wanqing, Su Qingyue, Chu Yunxi, Chu Yuning, and several core Elders. Mu Yao remained hidden in the back, slightly disguised.

Tens of thousands of Disciples were silent, everyone's gaze focused on the high platform, on the new Sect Master who was young yet had already displayed thunderous methods and supreme power. The atmosphere was heavy and oppressive, and everyone sensed that a major event was about to be announced.

Lin Yang did not waste any words; he directly picked up the storage ring and activated it with his True Essence. Suddenly, letters composed of light and shadow, along with several tokens exuding the unique aura of the Misty Immortal Palace and the Xuantian Sword Sect, floated in mid-air, clearly displayed before everyone.

"These are items seized from the secret chamber of the former inner Sect Grand Elder and his cohorts!" Lin Yang's voice, infused with True Essence, rang out across the square like a great bell, clearly reaching everyone's ears. "They clearly record how the Grand Elder conspired with Elder Mu of the Misty Immortal Palace and Elder Wu of the Xuantian Sword Sect, how they leaked Sect secrets and my whereabouts, intending to use the Trial of the Heavens to get rid of me! And how, after I left, they colluded with external enemies, acting from within, and launched a despicable sneak attack, severely injuring the former Sect Master and causing his unfortunate passing!"

He listed the Grand Elder's crimes word by word, coldly and clearly. With every sentence, the expressions of the Disciples below grew angrier. The contents of those light-and-shadow letters were even more shocking, exposing the Grand Elder's wild ambitions and his ugly, traitorous face for all to see.

"...There is even evidence of secret dealings with other Sects, promising benefits in exchange for selling out Sect resources!" Lin Yang added at the end, displaying several other secret letters.

The square was silent for a moment, and then, like a volcanic eruption, a wave of angry noise surged into the sky!

"Traitor! He deserves death!"

"It really was him! To think the former Sect Master trusted him so much!"

"Misty Immortal Palace! Xuantian Sword Sect! They go too far!"

"Avenge the Sect Master! Avenge our fallen fellow Disciples!"

Emotions ran high, the anger almost igniting the air. Perhaps a very small number had harbored doubts about the purge, but now, faced with all this ironclad evidence, those doubts vanished instantly, replaced by immense hatred for the traitor and intense fury at the masterminds behind the scenes.

Lin Yang raised his hand, suppressing the boiling noise.

"The former Sect Master possessed the Wisdom Eye and had long sensed the Grand Elder's treacherous intentions, which is why he passed the position of Sect Master to me before he passed away, entrusting me to clean up the Sect and protect it!" Lin Yang's voice carried unquestionable majesty. "Now, the prime culprit has been executed, and his cohorts have been cleared! However, our external enemies have not given up their desire to destroy us! The Misty Immortal Palace, the Xuantian Sword Sect, and even others who have been coveting us from the shadows, will surely pay a painful price for the turmoil they have caused our Sect!"

He swept his gaze across the audience, his voice rising sharply: "From today on, the entire Star Moon Sect must work together with one heart, strictly obey orders, and practice diligently to prepare for strong enemies! I hereby swear that I will lead the Star Moon Sect to trample all enemies, restore the Sect's glory, and even surpass the past, shaking the entire continent with our might!"

"We will obey the Sect Master's orders! We will work together and prepare to fight strong enemies!"

"Avenge the Sect Master! Fight for the Star Moon Sect!"

Below the platform, tens of thousands of Disciples were fired up, their faces flushed with excitement, waving their arms and letting out earth-shaking roars. All hesitation and fear were swept away in this moment, replaced by a shared fighting spirit and unwavering trust and support for the new Sect Master!

Hearts, in this moment, were completely won over.

Lin Yang looked at the scene of unity below and nodded slightly. After being baptized by blood and fire, the Star Moon Sect, although its strength had been damaged, had achieved an unprecedented level of cohesion and centripetal force.

The next step was to consolidate resources and improve overall strength to meet the coming storm.