Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2055 Chapter 981: Ancient Formation (Part 2)

Mo Hua observed the Second Elder, noting how his withered frame was darkening as his limbs began to dissolve into nothingness.

Is his life finally ending?

Mo Hua gave a small shake of his head.

If that were the case, the resentment between them could finally be laid to rest.

Most affairs in this world are a blend of the virtuous and the wicked.

While this Second Elder certainly plotted against me, he also provided me with a taste of power I had never encountered before.

Being a person of magnanimous spirit, I will choose not to hold a grudge.

"You may spend your final moments dying here alone..."

Mo Hua turned his back to depart, yet the Second Elder suddenly called out to stop him:

"Little Divine Venerable..."

Glancing back, Mo Hua inquired, "Is there something else you wish to say?"

A chilling thought crossed his mind. The Second Elder’s expression was grave, his heart clearly torn by internal conflict, until he eventually let out a heavy sigh and spoke slowly:

"I desire to strike a bargain with you..."

"A bargain?" Mo Hua’s eyebrows shot up in curiosity.

The Second Elder gave a nod. "If the opportunity arises, I wish to request that you intervene at a vital moment to safeguard a single thread of my Great Wilderness bloodline..."

Mo Hua was struck by confusion. "Does your Great Wilderness even have a bloodline remaining?"

Prince Ye had perished long ago, his remains interred within the royal sepulcher of Solitary Mountain City.

Shen Tuao was also dead, his skin having been stripped away by Mr. Tu.

What lineage could possibly be left of the Great Wilderness clan?

The Second Elder simply replied in a flat tone, "There is one."

"And where might it be?"

The Second Elder fell silent for a brief period, refusing to provide details. He only remarked, "Little Divine Venerable, you will cross paths with it naturally when the time is right."

"You surely don't expect me to assist the Great Wilderness in reclaiming its former glory, do you?" Mo Hua questioned.

A flicker of hopelessness and sorrow appeared in the Second Elder's gaze as he forced a bitter smile:

"The Great Wilderness... likely cannot be restored."

Mo Hua felt a surge of surprise at this admission.

The Second Elder let out another sigh. "From the very beginning, all of this has been a grand game of chess. Countless powerful Cultivators, ancient malevolent gods, and the patriarchs of Demon Sects have been manipulating the board from the shadows."

"I once believed I was the one deceiving others, yet every action I took was merely a calculation made by those above."

"Everything belonging to the Great Wilderness has long since been reduced to a pawn moved by the whims of others."

"This is a truth I only perceived after my own death..."

"Upon such a celestial chessboard, a grinding mill of life and death, even the smallest error would plunge the Great Wilderness into the abyss of total extinction—the complete annihilation of the clan."

"Thus, my only hope is that you, Little Divine Venerable, might lend your assistance to protect a remnant of the Great Wilderness royal bloodline if the chance appears. Even if they can never reclaim their ancestral legacy or rule as royalty again, it would be enough if they can simply escape being puppets and live out their lives in peace..."

The Second Elder spoke with deep sincerity, his voice carrying a desperate plea.

However, Mo Hua shook his head and replied, "Have you forgotten? I am merely a Foundation Establishment Cultivator; I lack the strength to assist you..."

The Second Elder sighed internally before cupping his hands in a respectful gesture. "Though your Cultivation level is only at Foundation Establishment, your mastery over the Dao of Divine Thought is breathtaking and truly rare in this world."

"In all of history, there has likely never been another Foundation Establishment Cultivator capable of entering the Dragon Hall of the Great Wilderness, slaying the Dragon Emperor, and surviving the consumption of the Dragon Soul without their body exploding."

"Furthermore, all I ask is that this be done at your convenience, Little Divine Venerable..."

"If it falls within your capabilities, I hope you will help. If it proves to be beyond your power, then there is no requirement to force the matter."

Mo Hua gave a slight nod, yet he did not commit himself easily. Instead, he asked a counter-question:

"In that case, what are you offering me in return for this deal?"

Protecting the lineage of the Great Wilderness was a burden of significant weight.

The Second Elder was a man of experience. Since he had the audacity to suggest this to Mo Hua, it implied he possessed some valuable information or item to use as leverage.

The Second Elder fixed his gaze on Mo Hua and spoke with deliberation:

"If my observations are correct, Little Divine Venerable’s physical form has reached the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, yet your personal Magical Treasure has not been forged yet, has it?"

Mo Hua’s eyes narrowed slightly as he nodded in confirmation.

The Second Elder continued, "As you are a master of Formations, do you intend to utilize our Great Wilderness Four Symbols Green Dragon Divine Beast Formation as your Lifebound Formation Map?"

"That is correct," Mo Hua answered, seeing no reason to hide his intentions.

The Second Elder shook his head. "Little Divine Venerable, that Four Symbols Green Dragon Formation is not something you can use..."

"And why is that?" Mo Hua asked.

The Second Elder hesitated to be overly blunt, choosing instead to explain tactfully:

"The Azure Dragon is the Karma Dragon that has been passed down through the generations of the Great Wilderness. Such Divine Beasts recognize only specific bloodlines; if one does not possess the royal descent of the Great Wilderness, it will reject them regardless of their status."

"Furthermore, Little Divine Venerable, you do not practice body-tempering techniques. Your physical vessel is somewhat... fragile, and thus it cannot endure the overwhelming might of the Azure Dragon..."

Mo Hua nodded slowly.

He was already quite aware of the complications regarding bloodline requirements.

He also harbored many doubts concerning his own physical constitution.

The Dragon Power was savage and untamed. Even with his potent Dao-transformed Divine Thought, he had felt as though he were being ripped apart after forcibly absorbing the Dragon Soul.

While his Divine Thought was exceptionally powerful, his physical body remained a weak point.

If he were to engrave the Green Dragon Formation patterns directly onto his skin, forcing his body to carry that violent Azure Dragon Power, he might be shredded to pieces in an instant.

"Go on," Mo Hua urged.

He watched the Second Elder closely, knowing the man wouldn't be wasting his breath on trivialities now.

The Second Elder remained quiet for a moment, struggling with the decision to reveal his secret.

However, his Remnant Soul was already dissolving rapidly.

His legs had crumbled into dust, and the rest of his form was beginning to drift away like grains of sand.

With a final sigh of resignation, the Second Elder accepted his end and spoke softly, "I am aware of a Formation that might... be far more appropriate for you, Little Divine Venerable."

Mo Hua’s pupils contracted. "What sort of Formation?"

The Second Elder sighed. "This particular Formation was discovered in ancient times by a Great Witch of the Great Wilderness within the limitless reaches of the Barbaric Wilderness. It is an archaic formation consisting of truly exotic patterns."

"The patterns of such Ancient Formations are intricate, primitive, and savage. They do not fit within the established Cultivation system of the Great Wilderness."

"In fact, it appears as though this Formation was never intended for human use at all."