Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2340 - 1071: Divine Thought Cultivator (Part 3)
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Yet, a gnawing fear accompanied him, the dread that any misstep in this critical undertaking could render all previous endeavors utterly in vain.
Should that happen, not only would the malevolent deity remain unvanquished, but the child’s salvation would also be jeopardized, and the profound suffering endured by the Wenren family’s daughter would have been for nothing.
True Man Situ’s brow furrowed, his heart heavy with apprehension.
Thankfully, after a stretch of time that felt eternal, a radiant golden luminescence erupted from the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction Talisman. A bridge of divine thought was finally forged, and a blood-red strand, thicker than water, extended into the abyss of this golden structure, leading toward an unknown dreamscape.
Concurrently, within the mystical confines of the Beidou Seven Star Formation, the core artifact of the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction commenced its luminous display. It spun gently, empowered by the enigmatic force of a primordial beast, ceaselessly solidifying and preserving the integrity of the ‘Dream Attraction Bridge.’
Success!
True Man Situ’s spirits soared with relief. With a subtle flick of his fingers, he channeled a surge of divine thought into the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction. Then, leveraging the artifact’s potent energy, he began to nurture Wenren Wan’s sea of consciousness. He also guided a pill, designed to assuage pain and fortify the spirit, into her waiting mouth.
Wenren Wan’s anguish subsided, and her eyes gently fluttered shut, her consciousness descending into a tranquil slumber.
It was as if she had already stepped into the realm of dreams, embarking on a quest to find her sole child.
"Very well..."
A sigh of profound relief escaped True Man Situ. He then turned his gaze to the thirteen cultivators arrayed behind him. Each possessed a distinct style of dress and demeanor, yet all were marked by sharp, discerning eyes and formidable presences:
"We may now commence our entry into the dream."
Including True Man Situ himself, a total of fourteen individuals comprised the chosen vanguard for this perilous mission to confront the so-called ‘Evil God.’
The Great Dream Heavenly Attraction possessed a limited capacity for channeling individuals.
Furthermore, the ‘consciousness bridges’ originating from Wenren Wan also had a finite threshold.
Consequently, fourteen was the absolute maximum for this ‘god-slaying’ operation.
These selected candidates were, as one might expect, chosen with meticulous care.
Within this group of fourteen, ten had achieved the Feather Transformation stage of cultivation, while the remaining four had reached the Hollow Void realm. All possessed a significant depth of understanding in the esoteric art of divine thought.
Among the ten Feather Transformation cultivators were individuals representing various paths: members of established sects, solitary wandering Taoists, devout monks, a distinguished female adept robed in white, an aged matriarch, a trio of sworn brothers, and a hulking figure adorned with intricate runic markings…
Some of these cultivators were esteemed guest elders from prominent sects within the Qianxue State’s borders, individuals who had dedicated their lives to the mastery of the divine way.
Others were external observers, privy to concealed familial legacies and profound knowledge of the divine way.
And then there were the scattered cultivators who roamed freely, traversing state boundaries as itinerant Taoists. In their formative years, they had experienced extraordinary encounters, and guided by serendipitous fortune, had attained comprehension of certain divine skills. Since then, they had journeyed the world, vanquishing malevolent entities and spirits, thereby accumulating meritorious karma.
As for the four Hollow Void realm cultivators.
One was the esteemed patriarch of the Daluo Sect.
Though his temperament was known to be volatile and his relationship with the Taixu Gate was far from amicable, he harbored an unyielding animosity towards evil. Moreover, he remained intrigued by the Taixu Gate’s legendary Divine Thought Sword Transformation, leading him to independently explore certain aspects of the Divine Thought Sword Dao.
Whether these explorations yielded practical efficacy, he remained uncertain, but it was a viable option nonetheless.
Another was the patriarch of the Little Spirit Sect, a prominent entity among the Qian Learning Hundred Gates.
He possessed a foundational grasp of skills pertinent to divine thought confrontation. Aware that his life’s end was drawing near, his paramount hope was to secure a lasting legacy for his sect.
Should the endeavor falter and his life be extinguished, he harbored no regrets.
However, should it succeed and the Qianxue State boundary be preserved, his contribution, regardless of his personal fate, would be undeniable.
The Little Spirit Sect had been promised a coveted position among the upper echelons of the Qian Learning Hundred Gates, accompanied by a substantial increase in their allocation of spirit stones.
This represented the final, crucial act he could undertake for his beloved sect.
Of the remaining two Hollow Void cultivators, one was the patriarch hailing from the Twelve Streams.
The other was a Hollow Void adept from a mid-tier sect situated within Kun State.
The remaining Hollow Void Ancestors within the Qianxue State boundary, while possessing greater power, were deemed unsuitable for the inherent risks of this mission.
Some among them might have cultivated the Heavenly Mechanism Causality method, but their expertise was limited to mere ‘deduction,’ lacking the practical application of repelling or vanquishing malevolent spirits through the use of divine thought.
Every domain of cultivation possesses its unique specializations.
This was particularly true given that their adversary on this occasion was the formidable ‘Evil God.’
Deploying Hollow Void cultivators who lacked proficiency in the divine way against the Evil God would prove to be an even more perilous gamble.
The outcome of such a confrontation would be profoundly uncertain, leaving it ambiguous whether they would emerge as adversaries or unexpected allies.
Furthermore, these Hollow Void Ancestors within the Qianxue State domain primarily held significant influence, bearing the weight of entire clans or sects upon their shoulders, making it truly difficult for them to undertake such perilous actions. The ten Feather Transformation cultivators possessed remarkably acute divine sense and had honed one or two sophisticated divine thought abilities. While the four Hollow Void cultivators exhibited slightly less refined divine thought skills, their Hollow Void divine sense was exceptionally potent. Consequently, these fourteen individuals constituted the most formidable assembly of divine thought cultivators available in the Qianxue State domain at that particular juncture. In essence, this divine path collective was already staggeringly powerful, even regarded as virtually unbeatable. However, True Man Situ’s heart remained heavy. After all, their adversary this time was no common malevolent spirit... With all arrangements meticulously completed, True Man Situ was on the verge of departure when Elder Master Xun halted him. Elder Master Xun regarded True Man Situ, pondered for a moment, and then slowly proposed, "Allow me to undertake the mission instead." He was a fifth-grade Formation Master, having dedicated his life to the study of formations and in his later years, concentrated his efforts on the Heavenly Mechanism Causality technique. While his combat prowess might be lacking, his Hollow Void divine sense foundation would undoubtedly prove beneficial if he were to go. Moreover, he felt uneasy leaving Mo Hua unattended. True Man Situ shook his head, replying, "I require your presence to oversee the Beidou Seven Stars Formation, Elder Xun, and also..." True Man Situ lowered his voice, adding, "With the unification of Taixu Gate’s Three Mountains, the sect is vast and cannot function smoothly without your guidance..." True Man Situ and Elder Master Xun shared a deep understanding. They had previously engaged in discussions concerning Heavenly Mechanism Causality and exchanged profound insights on Taoist cultivation. While they treated each other as equals in their daily interactions, acting as both mentor and companion, a certain level of formality was observed in their address. Elder Master Xun let out a soft sigh and did not press the matter further. True Man Situ paused briefly, deep in thought, and eventually inquired softly, "Elder Dugu, regarding him..." Elder Master Xun’s gaze became clouded with sorrow, and he shook his head. True Man Situ felt a pang of regret deep within. After considerable deliberation, he concluded that the sole divine thought technique offering a genuine assurance of successfully vanquishing the evil god was the ancient, potent, and formidable Divine Thought Sword Technique of Taixu Gate—the Tai Xu Mind Transforming Sword True Jue. Furthermore, it was imperative that it be cultivated to its zenith, with the entirety of the sword intent condensed into a singular, ultimate strike: the Divine Thought Sword Move. The Godslaying Sword. If executed with Hollow Void divine thought, or even Feather Transformation divine thought, the Tai Xu God-Slaying Sword Technique would indeed present a substantial possibility of completely annihilating the nascent, undeveloped Evil God True Embryo while it still resided within its embryonic state. But alas... The only individual capable of elevating the Divine Thought Sword Transformation to the "God-slaying" realm was Elder Dugu, who was now confined within the Sword Tomb, his life tenuously hanging on like a flickering candle. This potent sword technique had been sealed, destined never to resurface. And within Taixu Gate, above the Feather Transformation stage, there existed no one who could still perform the Divine Thought Sword Transformation. True Man Situ's heart was heavy with emotion as he contemplated the current fate of the once-renowned and unparalleled Patriarch Dugu of Taixu Gate, feeling a profound sense of empathy for the misfortunes of others, his spirit submerged in sorrow. Those who ventured onto the path of divine thought had become ensnared in karmic entanglements they should have avoided, ultimately finding it exceedingly difficult to meet a favorable end, and even the hope for a peaceful conclusion seemed like an unattainable luxury. True Man Situ sighed, uttering no further words, but solemnly clasped his hands together in a gesture of respect towards Elder Master Xun. This parting might very well be one where the outcome of life or death remained unknown. If death were to claim them, then so be it. If they survived, they might not truly be considered living. Elder Master Xun also observed with a grave expression, returning the solemn bow. The other numerous Hollow Void Ancestors rose in unison, bowing respectfully towards True Man Situ and the remaining thirteen Feather Transformation and Hollow Void cultivators. True Man Situ and his group reciprocated the gesture. Subsequently, all actions proceeded according to the established plan. Thirteen divine thought cultivators, accompanying True Man Situ, entered the Mystic Sky Beidou Seven Star Formation. With the assistance of the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction, linked by the profound maternal bond, they established a conduit with their divine senses, collectively projecting their primordial spirits beyond their physical forms, invading the nascent nightmare of the evil god, with the intent to terminate this world-threatening embryo before it could fully mature...
