Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2380 Chapter 1085: Seizing the Host (Part 3)

Shangguan Wang, walking ahead, occasionally cast glances backward, his gaze filled with astonishment at the sight before him.

Truly, there were individuals who could approach the Divine Lord with such closeness.

To have earned such profound trust from the Divine Lord...

A tinge of envy began to surface within Shangguan Wang's faithful heart.

Just then, after a period of progression, Mo Hua abruptly addressed Shangguan Wang, stating, "Walk faster."

Shangguan Wang was taken aback.

Mo Hua offered no explanation to him.

He could no longer afford to wait.

No one knew better than this orchestrator himself that the current Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation was an exceedingly perilous locale, one that should not be lingered in for even a moment.

This grand formation indeed lacked an obvious 'Life-gate.'

At the very least, even Mo Hua was unaware of its location.

Shangguan Wang felt perplexed, perceiving Mo Hua as somewhat agitated, yet he didn't dwell on it, assuming Mo Hua was eager to depart from Mr. Tu sooner and lead the Divine Lord to safety.

"Understood."

Consequently, both Shangguan Wang and Mo Hua amplified their movement techniques, hastening their pace, vanishing in an instant, and proceeding ever further away.

Shangguan Wang, who was in the Feather Transformation stage, despite being unable to achieve flight through escape skills at that particular moment, possessed incredibly swift movement.

To his surprise, even though Mo Hua was merely in the Foundation Establishment stage, his movement technique was also remarkably proficient.

However, recalling Mo Hua's prior performance at the Sword Discussion Conference, Shangguan Wang found a sense of ease.

Time gradually elapsed, and the two individuals increased their speed, leaving the Evil God's temple and the Blood Sacrifice Formation far behind them.

After an indeterminate duration, their surroundings suddenly opened up.

Jagged mountain rocks and the ruined Formation Core Hall materialized before them, scenes that Mo Hua recognized with great familiarity.

This was the section of the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation he had first encountered – the Yanluo Mountain Large Formation.

This particular segment of the formation's structure was what Mo Hua comprehended most thoroughly.

In essence, this was also his 'home turf.'

"Follow me," Mo Hua instructed, then, carrying Yu Er, he took the lead.

Shangguan Wang, being unacquainted with this area of the formation and terrain, had no choice but to trail behind Mo Hua.

Along their path lay scattered corpses of Demon Cultivators, appearing to have met their demise recently. Their wounds suggested they had fallen victim to the spells and swordsmanship of the Righteous Dao and Qianxue Cultivators during the recent decisive battle.

Naturally, some Qianxue Cultivator corpses were also present.

These bodies were largely disfigured, their flesh appearing to have been gnawed upon by some demonic beast or monster.

"This is the way of Tao cultivation warfare... signifying ruthless killing and cold death..."

Mo Hua let out a slight sigh inwardly.

He then continued forward, proceeding all the way to the edge of Yanluo Mountain, where an abyss stretched out before them.

Below the chasm, a river of blood surged, thick with demonic Qi, nurturing countless fleshy eggs, and countless demon monsters gnashed their fangs, ravenous for fresh flesh.

This was the demon abyss of Yanluo Mountain.

The bridge spanning the abyss had already collapsed.

Mo Hua held a Copper Coin in his hand, his heart stirring with urgency, sensing that time was short. He pointed towards the abyss and said to Shangguan Wang:

"Find a way to get us across."

Shangguan Wang was startled, his brow furrowing immediately.

The abyss was excessively deep, and beneath it churned a river of flesh and blood teeming with myriad demon monsters.

If he were in the Fourth Grade State Realm, it would pose no issue; he, being in the Feather Transformation stage, could easily fly across the abyss. However, this was the Third Grade Yanluo Mountain, where Feather Transformation cultivators were grounded, rendering the abyss before him a seemingly insurmountable predicament.

"Use a suspension rope," Mo Hua proposed.

Shangguan Wang's mind raced, he turned his head and observed the marks of a suspension rope on the rock face, instantly comprehending Mo Hua's suggestion and nodding in agreement:

"Very well."

Being in the Feather Transformation stage, he possessed numerous Spiritual Artifacts and Treasures. From his Fourth Grade Storage Bag, he retrieved a silver suspension rope. Twisting it in his grasp, he channeled his Spiritual Power and then cast it far into the distance.

The silver suspension rope transformed into a streak of silver light, embedding itself firmly into the opposite cliff face across the abyss.

However, the formidable challenge remained: the abyss's immense width meant the silver suspension rope was somewhat short, forcing it to anchor onto the nearest section of the cliff wall and traverse to the opposing side inch by agonizing inch.

"Go."

Shangguan Wang took the initiative, stepping onto the silver suspension rope as he endeavored to scout the path ahead for Mo Hua.

The moment Shangguan Wang's foot landed on the suspension rope, his expression shifted dramatically; simultaneously, a streak of jet-black Demon Eye Sword Qi descended upon him.

Shangguan Wang narrowly evaded the attack, but the silver rope supporting him was severed into two, plummeting into the vast abyss below.

Before Shangguan Wang could recover, a flash of golden light materialized behind him. A zombie, its body gleaming like golden bronze, extended its sharp claws, impaling his shoulder. Golden corpse poison began to seep into his meridians.

Greatly alarmed, Shangguan Wang retaliated with a backward stab, his sharp Sword Qi repelling the Golden Corpse, yet it proved incapable of piercing the enemy's tough hide.

The formidable defense of the Golden Corpse's skin was immediately apparent.

Shangguan Wang twisted his head, glancing behind him.

Two figures slowly emerged from the shadows. One, exuding potent corpse Qi, was identified as Feather Transformation from the Yin Corpse Valley. The other, wielding a colossal sword crackling with demonic Qi, was an Elder from the Demon Sword Sect.

Shangguan Wang's pupils contracted. "You've been waiting here, haven't you?"

The Elder from the Demon Sword Sect let out a cold sneer. "You, a traitor, abandoned by your sect and clan, unable to safeguard the Divine Lord."

"The Divine Lord rightfully belongs to our Demon Sword Sect."

Feather Transformation from the Yin Corpse Valley fixed his gaze on Mo Hua, his eyes gleaming with avarice. "If I am not mistaken, boy, you carry the aura of a 'Corpse King,' and it's a low-level one..."

"A Corpse King reigns supreme among corpses, blessed by the Death Dao, commanding countless others. It is a treasure long sought but seldom found. To think the destiny I've pursued my entire life would fall upon this youth..."

Within Feather Transformation of the Yin Corpse Valley, devoid of warmth, his eyes mirrored a chilling, bloodthirsty excitement:

"Should my Golden Corpse ascend to become a 'Corpse King,' I would be utterly invincible within the Yin Corpse Valley! The position of Valley Master would undoubtedly be mine!"

Under the grim scrutiny of the Feather Transformation Demon Head from the Yin Corpse Valley, Mo Hua, despite carrying Yu Er, turned a shade paler.

Unable to contain his desire any longer, Feather Transformation from the Yin Corpse Valley immediately commanded the Golden Corpse to lunge at Mo Hua.

Shangguan Wang roared in fury, "You dare lay claim to the Divine Lord!"

The Divine Lord's gift was his to claim alone!

Shangguan Wang unleashed his sword, engaging the Feather Transformation from the Yin Corpse Valley in a fierce duel.

Meanwhile, the Elder from the Demon Sword Sect flashed a sinister grin, dissolving into a swirl of demonic Qi, and surged towards Mo Hua, his target primarily Yu Er on Mo Hua's back.

The demonic Qi was overwhelming, accompanied by a surging black wind. Just as it neared Mo Hua, the ground abruptly convulsed, and flesh contorted, taking human form.

Mr. Tu, emerging from the transformed flesh in a grotesque demonic guise, spewed a cloud of blood, dispersing the demonic Qi.

He then shaped his hand into a blade, plunging it into the swirling black mist.

Black and crimson light clashed violently as Mr. Tu's flesh blade met a pitch-black demonic sword.

The Elder from the Demon Sword Sect's face soured. "The Divine Lord belongs to our Demon Sword Sect! He is the master of the Ancient Demon Sword!"

Mr. Tu merely let out a cold, contemptuous sneer. "A mere Sword Slave, deluded by your futile wishes."

With those words, he morphed back into an amorphous mass of flesh, entangling the Elder from the Demon Sword Sect.

The Elder from the Demon Sword Sect, wielding the sentient demon sword, also engaged Mr. Tu in a desperate battle.

Shangguan Wang and the Feather Transformation wielding the Golden Corpse from Yin Corpse Valley were locked in an equally perilous struggle, their Sword Qi and the Golden Corpse clashing with brutal intensity.

Before the abyss of Yanluo Mountain, the clashes of these four Feather Transformations raged, neither side gaining a clear advantage.

The object of their intense battles was none other than the Divine Lord's nascent flesh and Mo Hua, who bore the connection to the Corpse King.

Mo Hua stood at the precipice of the abyss. Observing the four Feather Transformations locked in their fierce combat, he made a decision. With a mere thought, while cradling Yu Er, he let his feet slip, plunging into the abyss. He leaped towards the blood-soaked earth veins, heading for the Demon's Cave teeming with countless bloodthirsty demon monsters.

The four combatants, utterly absorbed in their fight, including Mr. Tu, only registered Mo Hua's action. At that moment, they were instantly shocked to their very cores, their expressions twisting in disbelief and alarm.