Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2370 - 1082: Life Formation (2)

Mo Hua, already akin to a deity, found this bestowal less impactful than one might presume. Yet, it signifies his "amicable" bond with the Pixiu. The horn's increased size serves as an indicator of the Pixiu's contentment. A happy Pixiu, in turn, brings happiness to Mo Hua. Furthermore, the Pixiu's ability to suppress the Evil Embryo is a considerable service rendered to him. This true manifestation of the Evil God possesses immense malice and poses a significant threat that, for the moment, cannot be eradicated. Mo Hua himself lacks the time and resources to maintain a constant vigil over the Evil God. With the Divine Beast Pixiu acting as its jailer, Mo Hua experiences a sense of relief. Thus, the issue of the Evil God is temporarily settled.

"There remains one final task..." Mo Hua uttered softly to himself. He then bid farewell to the large-headed Pixiu. His Divine Sense withdrew into his Sea of Consciousness, and his awareness gradually returned to the waking world...

...At the Qian Learning State Boundary, within the Sword Observation Pavilion.

Positioned upon the Mystic Sky Beidou Seven Star Formation, fourteen Divine Thought Cultivators, their vitality depleted and life force ebbing, watched as the Seven Stars Lamp, one by one, flickered and died out. An incredibly heavy atmosphere permeated the chamber.

All the Heaven Void Ancestors wore looks of profound gravity.

Suddenly, Wenren Wan's eyes snapped open. Before she could utter a word, she felt an agonizing, splitting pain within her Sea of Consciousness. The aftershocks of the Great Dream Heaven Draw violently reverberated, making her yearn for oblivion. Wenren Wan expelled a mouthful of bright red blood, leaving a crimson stain between her brows, before collapsing to the ground, unconscious.

At this precise moment, the Great Dream Heaven Draw began to spin, the Seven Stars Formation blazed with light, and True Man Situ also opened his eyes. His condition was equally perilous. His Divine Thought Power was utterly depleted, his Divine Way Treasure lay shattered, and his Divine Soul had been severely wounded by Mo Hua's Heavenly Demon Sword. Even with his Primordial Spirit rejoined with his physical form, most of his Vital Energy had been lost.

True Man Situ's countenance was deathly pale, and his Divine Sense felt on the verge of disintegration, accompanied by intense agony. Yet, he gritted his teeth and persevered, coaxing the Seven Stars Formation forward. With Mo Hua having purged the wicked taint, he managed to preserve the flickering remnants of the Primordial Spirit belonging to a dozen fellow cultivators. He guided these fragments back into their bodies and sustained them with the Seven Stars Power, keeping them tethered to existence by the barest thread.

There was absolutely no room for delay in this critical undertaking. Even the slightest hesitation could spell the end for these fellow cultivators. Therefore, with immense willpower, True Man Situ stabilized his Taoist Heart, enduring the exhaustion of his Divine Sense and the shattering, excruciating pain in his Sea of Consciousness. He painstakingly guided each individual's dimly glowing Primordial Spirit back to its rightful soul and place.

Having accomplished this monumental task, True Man Situ exhaled a deep, shaky breath. However, he dared not fully relax; the slightest lapse in concentration, the slightest unfinished sentence, could jeopardize everything.

Recalling Mo Hua's explicit instructions, True Man Situ clenched his jaw so tightly that he nearly drew blood. He spoke to everyone, enunciating each word with great effort:

"Have everyone withdraw... from the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation!"

"Brother Situ..." Elder Master Xun supported True Man Situ, his expression fraught with concern, and sought to ask for further details. True Man Situ suddenly grasped Elder Master Xun's arm, his eyes clouded but burning with fierce determination. He understood his own limitations; each word uttered felt like a knife twisting in his Sea of Consciousness, leaving him incapable of further explanation. He could only convey the most vital message to his most trusted confidant, Elder Master Xun, word by agonizing word:

"Quick... retreat!"

After uttering these final words, True Man Situ's already wounded Primordial Spirit could bear no more. His face drained of all color, his consciousness completely receded, and he slowly closed his eyes.

A wave of dread washed over Elder Master Xun. He swiftly channeled a strand of True Qi into True Man Situ, ensuring the continued function of his meridians. Concurrently, he activated the Seven Stars Power to safeguard True Man Situ's Primordial Spirit. He also administered some restorative Pills and ignited Calming Incense to nurture his vital energy.

The other ancestors also hurried to his side, rendering assistance. With various methods employed, although True Man Situ's complexion remained pallid, his life was temporarily stabilized. Only then did a semblance of reassurance settle upon everyone present. Yet, their relief was short-lived as they soon resumed their worried frowns.

"What transpired regarding the matter of slaying the Evil God?"

"Did the endeavor succeed, or did it falter?"

"Is the Evil God... deceased?"

"True Man Situ lacked the time to elaborate..."

"He only managed to mention retreating from the Blood Sacrifice Formation? And, it seemed, the sooner the better?"

All the Heaven Void Ancestors wore somber expressions, their brows furrowed in profound bewilderment.

What could it possibly mean?

Success would mean the Evil God's demise before it could fully awaken, averting disaster unknowingly. It would then be imperative to strike while the iron was hot, to push forward and obliterate the Demon Cultivators and the Blood Sacrifice Formation, thereby eradicating this demonic scourge completely.

However, should the plan falter and the Evil God survive.

Then, more than ever, a resolute advance was necessary. They had to destroy the Blood Sacrifice Formation by any means, dismantle the Evil God's foundation, and cripple its strength, denying it any opportunity to recover.

For if the Evil God were allowed to fester and the Blood Sacrifice Formation to expand, posing a growing menace, the entire Qian Learning State Boundary would indeed face utter despair.

Therefore, no matter the outcome, retreat was simply not an option.

This, however, was the message True Man Situ had managed to extract from the depths of the Evil God's nightmare.

It was also the sole communication True Man Situ conveyed before breathing his last, a clear indication of the profound implications and far-reaching consequences involved.

Should they consider retreating?

The Heaven Void Ancestors turned their collective gaze, their minds in turmoil.

A split emerged, with some advocating for retreat, while others vehemently opposed it.

"The eradication of evil must be absolute; we cannot afford to fall back now."

"True Man Situ held the esteemed position of Chief Elder in Mystery Valley; his final words must hold undeniable truth."

"But how can we be certain it was truly True Man Situ speaking? What if the Evil God's influence had corrupted him, bewitched him? What if, deliberately, he relayed a message for us to withdraw from the Blood Sacrifice Formation, thereby granting these demons a chance to regroup, to multiply, and to grow stronger..."