Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...
Mr. Tu initiated a blood sacrifice ritual using Yu Er as a "Divine Fetus" to birth an Evil God. As the ritual progressed and the God's consciousness began to descend, a "Mystic Sky Beidou Seven Star Formation" intervened, disrupting the ceremony. Mr. Tu discovered this was part of a plan to link mother and son, but resolved to continue, preparing to send his soul out of his body to complete the ritual.
"Protect my body, safeguard my soul lamp from external interference."
"Yes."
"As you command."
The Golden Core Demon offered a salute, and the flesh demon monster flicked its tongue. Subsequently, these ten powerful demons and flesh demon monsters dispersed, forming a perimeter around Mr. Tu, guarding him with utmost vigilance. A crimson light ignited upon the soul lamp, enclosing Mr. Tu within its glow. The Great Wilderness Blood Sacrifice Witchcraft commenced its operation; the sea of blood churned violently, and crimson threads ascended, intertwining with the starlight emanating from the Seven Stars Formation. These blood threads began to corrupt the starlight, even as the starlight attempted to strangle the blood threads. Despite the formidable nature of the Beidou Seven Stars Formation, it proved insufficient against the combined might of the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation and the Great Wilderness Blood Sacrifice Witchcraft. The Seven Stars Formation's power gradually waned, and malevolent qi surged once more on the horizon. Upon the altar, Yu Er's countenance grew increasingly grim and livid. The Azure Dragon human skin began to meld with him, and the Evil God initiated its hatching from his Divine Soul, progressively seizing control of his physical form...
...Meanwhile, beyond the confines of the Blood Sacrifice Array, the final, decisive battle was imminent. The Taoist Court, various noble families, sects, and cultivators at the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core stages from across the Nine States converged like an overwhelming tide at the periphery of the Blood Sacrifice Array, poised to launch a full-scale assault against the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation. Many familiar visages to Mo Hua were among the assembled ranks: Gu Changhuai and other Supervisors from the Taoist Court, numerous Enforcement Leaders, Zhang Lan of the esteemed Zhang Family, many elders from the Taixu Gate, various Golden Core Elders, disciples representing the Gu Family, and cultivators from diverse Great Sects. Sect Leaders from each sect within the Feather Transformation Realm, and even some Chief Elders holding that same cultivation level, were strategically positioned. Within the third-grade state boundary, cultivators in the Feather Transformation Realm could not unleash their full capabilities, yet their inherent strength still surpassed that of Golden Core cultivators. On the opposing side, affiliated with the Demon Path, the Feather Transformation Demon from Yin Corpse Valley and the ancient Sword Slave of the Demon Sword Sect were also positioned above. Below them, Demon Cultivators from various sects were present, accompanied by countless Walking Corpses, Iron Corpses, and Copper Corpses meticulously refined over the preceding days, as well as blood slaves, sword slaves, and color slaves whom they had subjugated. Furthermore, within the blood-saturated earth veins, an immense horde of flesh demon monsters lurked. The righteous and demonic factions stood diametrically opposed. With a single command, the two sides erupted into a fierce engagement almost instantaneously, resembling two colossal waves colliding and merging into a vortex of carnage. Resonant sounds of spiritual streams filled the air. The cacophony of clashing Taoist Skills and Demon Skills, as well as Spiritual Artifacts and Evil Artifacts, rose and fell in succession. Although the ensuing slaughter would amplify the formation's malevolent thoughts, at this critical juncture, such concerns were secondary. Moreover, the objective of the Qianxue Cultivators was not to annihilate every Demon Cultivator present. The sheer number of Demon Cultivators made their complete eradication within a short timeframe an arduous task. Their primary goal was to dismantle the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation and decisively halt the rebirth process of the Evil God. Upon breaching the encirclement and storming into the formation, all Qianxue Cultivators were prepared to immediately deploy self-destructing Spiritual Artifacts or Explosive Flame Talismans, initiating a relentless bombardment upon the very foundation of the Blood Sacrifice Array. The intensity of the battle was extreme. Nevertheless, the Sect Leaders and Feathered Transformation Elders stationed there understood with clarity that despite the ferocity of the current engagement, it was not the most pivotal confrontation. The truly decisive battle was unfolding in unseen arenas. The ultimate victory or defeat within the Divine Thought World held the key to this entire "war."
...Within the Qianxue State Boundary, inside a magnificent hall of the Sword Observation Tower, a mystical Seven Stars Formation was inscribed upon the ground, casting brilliant azure starlight that pierced the heavens, penetrating the pervading crimson hue and illuminating the profound depths of an earth vein. True Man Situ carefully placed a treasure, resembling a ground instrument compass, at the very center of the Mystic Sky Beidou Seven Stars Formation. This artifact, known as the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction, was an ancient heirloom originating from Mystery Valley, rumored to possess a lineage tracing back to the long-lost "Marsh of Yunmeng." At the heart of the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction lay the skull of a white, unknown Divine Beast.
This artifact possessed the ability to manifest a person’s Divine Sense, enabling the tracing and connection to dreams.
True Man Situ then produced a golden talisman, shaped like a three-petaled otherworldly flower, and presented it to Wenren Wan.
"This is the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction Talisman," he explained. "When affixed to the Heavenly Gate, it will establish a link to your Sea of Consciousness, facilitating communication with the dreamscapes of those bound to you by flesh and heart."
"This procedure,” he cautioned, “will inflict extreme agony upon the Sea of Consciousness, leading to irreparable damage."
Wenren Wan’s gaze was resolute, and she gave a slight nod.
Despite his evident hesitation, True Man Situ placed the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction Talisman upon Wenren Wan’s forehead.
Blood immediately welled forth from the point of contact.
The talisman absorbed the blood, commencing to radiate a golden light that flickered with imagery of dreamlike realms.
What followed was an onslaught of excruciating pain.
It felt as though her very Sea of Consciousness was being ripped asunder.
Wenren Wan’s complexion became ashen within moments, the torment escalating relentlessly, akin to a blade meticulously carving away at her Sea of Consciousness, each gouge a source of profound agony.
Her entire body shuddered, cold sweat beading on her brow, yet she fought valiantly, her teeth clenched.
On several occasions, when her endurance threatened to falter, she would silently whisper the name "Yu Er" in her heart. Picturing Yu Er’s innocent and endearing face, recalling him calling her 'mother' with unwavering reliance, she found that all worldly suffering seemed to diminish, no longer a burden.
This unwavering resolve deeply moved every cultivator in attendance.
Minutes crawled by.
The "Consciousness Bridge," intended to connect to the dreamland, slowly but surely extended and formed from Wenren Wan’s mind.
This entire undertaking was both agonizing and arduously prolonged.
True Man Situ's eyes were clouded with concern; he had anticipated a difficult process, but the sheer level of excruciating pain was beyond his expectation.
