Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2378 Chapter 1085: Seizing the Master

Shangguan Wang, a being consumed by insatiable greed and a lust for power, harbors a profound terror of death and a desperate longing for everlasting life.

Among all those present, barring Mr. Tu, he is the Feathered Immortal Cultivator whose inner thoughts are most transparent to Mo Hua.

The Shangguan Family, the Evil God, and the conflict between the Righteous Dao and the Demon Path hold no significance for Shangguan Wang; his sole obsession is achieving eternal life.

Upon hearing Mo Hua's hushed words, Shangguan Wang's heart hammered as he abruptly shifted his gaze to Mo Hua.

He discerned a fierce resolve gleaming in Mo Hua's clear eyes.

Mo Hua, in turn, perceived the deep yearning and apprehension reflected in Shangguan Wang's gaze.

Mo Hua's tone softened:

"To snatch the Divine Fetus from its mother's womb, severing the bond between mother and child, is a transgression of immense gravity."

"Now, the Divine Fetus is on the verge of a complete fusion with the Divine Lord, linking mother and son through their hearts. This agony will forever echo within the Divine Lord's soul, effectively mirroring the act of separating mother and child. Consequently, the Divine Lord will assuredly exact punishment upon your Divine Soul."

"Mr. Tu neglected to inform you of this crucial detail."

"He is, in fact, betraying you; his intention is for you to perish. This is why he compelled you to engage in matters of causality, acting in opposition to the Divine Lord... and you remain utterly oblivious..."

Shangguan Wang's countenance drained of color upon hearing this revelation, a profound chill coursing through his veins.

Whether these words held truth or falsehood was uncertain, yet even the slightest possibility of their veracity condemned him beyond any hope of redemption.

Mo Hua observed Shangguan Wang's escalating fear and continued in a gentle tone: "However, every action carries both its drawbacks and its merits..."

"Though you have committed a grievous sin, without your intervention, Yu Er would never have ascended to become the Divine Lord."

"Should you now cast aside all selfish desires and dedicate yourself entirely, demonstrating unwavering loyalty to Yu Er and the Divine Lord, I shall intercede on your behalf, ensuring your sins are absolved and the most profound grace is bestowed upon you..."

Mo Hua's voice resonated with a sacred solemnity, yet it also carried the alluring, spectral allure of Ghosts and Specters.

He skillfully exploited Shangguan Wang's dread of the Evil God to cultivate his fear, subsequently offering a glimmer of hope amidst that very terror.

Shangguan Wang's emotions see-sawed wildly with Mo Hua's pronouncements, oscillating between abject fear and ecstatic joy.

In that moment, an overwhelming urge compelled him to follow his instincts and submit unconditionally to Mo Hua's will.

Yet, his ingrained suspicion compelled him to meticulously weigh the potential benefits against the inherent risks.

Mo Hua's gaze turned frigid: "I have instructed you to relinquish all selfish considerations and commit yourself fully; only then can the Divine Lord perceive the sincerity of your devotion."

"Your lingering selfishness betrays a weakness in your faith."

"With such feeble faith, your transgressions are insufficient to warrant forgiveness, and the Divine Lord will find no reason to spare you..."

Struck by these words, a shiver coursed through Shangguan Wang's entire being, and he immediately complied, abandoning all distractions of body and mind, transforming into a uniquely devoted follower of the Divine Lord.

Indeed, once true faith took root, his heart ceased its wavering, its fear, and its timidity.

A potent wave of conviction surged through his entire physical form.

Shangguan Wang's gaze became steady and unwavering:

"The Divine Lord is my sovereign."

"Yu Er is also my sovereign."

"I shall dedicate my entire being to serving my sovereign and executing my sovereign's commands without question."

Mo Hua inclined his head, "Your sovereign now commands you to escort us from this place."

Leave?

Shangguan Wang’s mind instinctively flickered with nascent thoughts of hesitation, but as he raised his head and met Mo Hua's dignified, profound gaze—a gaze that seemed to pierce through the very essence of a person's soul—his resolve solidified, and he dared not entertain any lingering selfish intentions or thoughts of disloyalty towards the Divine Lord.

"Yes..."

All directives from the Divine Lord must be meticulously followed.

The Divine Lord resides within Yu Er's vessel, therefore, all commands issued by Yu Er must similarly be obeyed.

And Mo Hua, acting as Yu Er's designated "proxy," naturally commands the same unquestioning obedience.

Shangguan Wang grasped the entirety of this intricate hierarchy and promptly bowed, proclaiming:

"I heed the Divine Lord's command."

In the vicinity, several Demon Cultivators from the Yin Corpse Valley and the Demon Sword Sect, who had initially entered the hall alongside the venerable Old Demon Heads of their respective sects, observed Shangguan Wang's inexplicably devout and peculiar behavior with visible consternation. Frowning, they attempted to intervene, stating:

"Elder Shangguan, you must not..."

Without a moment's hesitation, Shangguan Wang drew a blood-red Longsword and severed the heads of these Demon Cultivators, extinguishing their lives. He then let out a sneer:

"You dare to impede my devotion to the Divine Lord? Your lives are forfeit."

Mo Hua's gaze held a spark of satisfaction, and he quickly affirmed: "Elder Shangguan, the Divine Lord acknowledges your profound devotion."

Having spoken these words, he gently placed a hand on Yu Er's shoulder.

Yu Er's eyes were vacant, yet she gave a gentle nod to Shangguan Wang.

Shangguan Wang was overjoyed at receiving confirmation from the Divine Lord. His devotion intensified, and any lingering dissent vanished as he bowed, leading the way for Mo Hua and Yu Er.

This unfolding scene also drew the attention of Mr. Tu, the Feathered Immortal Cultivators from Yin Corpse Valley, and the Old Demons from the Demon Sword Sect, who were presently embroiled in a fierce slaughter.

Upon witnessing the demise of fellow Demon Cultivators, the Feathered Immortal Cultivators of Yin Corpse Valley and the Old Demons of the Demon Sword Sect erupted in fury.

Mr. Tu, however, was even more incensed.

As the Divine Lord's sole servant, he had dedicated himself with unwavering loyalty.

Yet, this Shangguan Wang now dared to attempt supplanting him.

What was truly outrageous was that Mo Hua, that treacherous vessel of the Fierce God, had already usurped his position. He had seized the opportunity while the Divine Lord was in the midst of merging and his consciousness had not yet fully awakened, becoming the one closest to the Divine Lord.

Utterly outrageous!

Mr. Tu let out a protracted roar, his flesh grotesquely contorting into the form of a four-clawed Demon Monster, preparing to charge at Mo Hua and Yu Er.

However, in the subsequent moment, a Golden Corpse abruptly obstructed his path.

The turbulent Demon Eye Sword Qi continued to relentlessly seal his aura.

Fury surged within Mr. Tu's heart, his gaze turning crimson. He then let out a cold laugh, "You... you wish to allow the Divine Lord to emerge?"

The Golden Corpse Feather Transformation from Yin Corpse Valley responded with a cold chuckle, "Our Yin Corpse Valley has long prepared the throne of ten thousand corpses to welcome the Divine Lord."

An Old Demon from the Demon Sword Sect declared with devotion, "Our Demon Sword Sect's ancient true demon sword craves a true master."

It wasn't only Mr. Tu; these Demon Sects harbored their own covetous ambitions regarding the Evil God.

They yearned for the slaughter and transgressions that the Evil God would bring, as well as the nearly invincible Divine Power that the Evil God commanded at the level of Divine Thought.