Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2322 Chapter 1065: Pixiu (Part 4)

Yet, a trace of displeasure marred his face.

This was because the way out stood completely obstructed.

The pixiu's enormous hindquarters sealed off the exit entirely.

Left with no option, Mo Hua hurried over to the pixiu and asked with utmost courtesy:

"Hello, could you please move?"

The pixiu completely disregarded him, letting its massive head sag while sporadically licking its sharp fangs, seeming thoroughly bored.

Mo Hua resorted to stealthily circling behind the pixiu, summoning the Mountain Opening Sword in secret, and prodding its backside.

The pixiu grew irritated and issued a deep growl toward Mo Hua.

Since the prod caused no pain, it didn't take it seriously, yet its massive frame remained utterly immobile.

Mo Hua let out a sigh, a touch of helplessness washing over him.

Should it come down to combat, he knew he stood no chance against this divine beast. Slipping away unnoticed appeared equally improbable.

Furthermore...

Mo Hua furrowed his brows, mulling it over deeply in his thoughts, even employing a heavenly secret for deduction, only to discover this was simply the pixiu's inherent nature?

Pixiu adores wealth, taking in treasures but never releasing them.

With it guarding against evil spirits, none could ever slip free from its grasp.

Though he wasn't an evil spirit himself, it refused to allow his departure all the same.

For this stemmed from the pixiu's "nature," the "Law" it faithfully followed.

To put it bluntly, from the instant he entered the Divine Temple, this pixiu had resolved never to permit his exit.

Mo Hua sighed once more, a wave of respect surging within him.

Earlier, he had sorely underestimated this "Great Wilderness Sacred Object."

Guarded by such a formidable pixiu, alongside the overbearing suppression from the Power of Laws.

Little wonder it earned the title of a "sacred" treasure.

Since brute force failed, cunning would be his path.

Mo Hua pondered briefly, then his eyes sparkled with inspiration. He dashed to the pixiu's intimidating large head and inquired:

"Aren't you hungry?"

"If you let me out, I can fetch you something tasty."

The pixiu showed no interest in Mo Hua.

Mo Hua paused thoughtfully before adding, "Aren't you bored lingering here day after day? With no evil spirits around to suppress..."

The pixiu cast a glance at Mo Hua.

Mo Hua hastily shook his head, "I'm not an evil spirit, so suppressing me holds little purpose."

The pixiu's brows knitted, as though conceding Mo Hua's point had merit.

Mo Hua grasped the moment to convince it further, "Let me go, and I swear, whenever I have time,

I'll snag a powerful evil spirit for you to devour."

The pixiu eyed Mo Hua once more, seemingly questioning, "Really?"

Mo Hua nodded firmly, "Absolutely."

The pixiu stared at Mo Hua in a daze, its enormous head apparently deep in contemplation.

Yet as a divine beast, its thoughts moved sluggishly, no match for Mo Hua's half-human, half-divine cunning akin to a sly fox.

Noticing the shift in the pixiu's demeanor, Mo Hua raised two fingers, "Two! I vow to deliver two mighty evil spirits for you."

The pixiu's eyes gleamed abruptly.

Suppressing evil spirits formed its core instinct, but with the Great Wilderness Sacred Object sealed away for ages, it had long completed its "heavenly duty."

The pixiu's massive head swiveled once again.

By its innate principle, it was indeed "stingy"; no intruder in its domain could depart.

However, releasing one small figure in exchange for two large evil spirits.

Swapping one for two screamed "profit."

Provided this little one honored his word.

The pixiu widened its eyes, inspecting Mo Hua intently, and detected the sincerity in his gaze.

The prior demon-suppressing power hadn't harmed Mo Hua, affirming his "integrity."

The pixiu stretched out its snout, inhaling Mo Hua's scent deeply, and upon sniffing, its eyes sparkled—it detected a familiar aura.

The essence of a Dragon Soul...

And the presence of a "Big White Dog."

The pixiu's bell-like eyes blinked, a warm glow emerging, its demeanor turning instantly affectionate.

Mo Hua's eyes lit up too, sensing the budding trust. Before he could speak, the pixiu crouched low, dipped its

grand head, then stretched forth a claw clad in golden scales, touching its own forehead while gazing at Mo Hua.

Stunned for a moment, Mo Hua grasped the gesture's intent. He advanced and pressed his forehead against the pixiu's vast one. Human and divine beast met brow to brow, a radiant golden light erupting forth. An "agreement" incantation surged from the pixiu's forehead, linking straight to Mo Hua's Sea of Consciousness.

This pact morphed into golden radiance, etching itself upon Mo Hua's forehead.

Dazzling golden radiance fused the pledge straight into his soul.

From Mo Hua's forehead, a horn gradually emerged.

This was a pure gold dragon horn formed by the Power of Laws, serving as the demon-suppressing horn of the divine beast "pixiu."