Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2382 Chapter 1086: Miracle (Part 2)
Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...
In this manner, Mo Hua found himself enclosed by an unending throng of Demon Monsters, their numbers escalating until he stood at the precipice of a vast abyss.
Clutching Yu Er, Mo Hua retreated from the monstrous tide, positioning himself on the cliff's edge. He cast a final, soft command over his shoulder before departing without a backward glance.
Behind him, the relentless Demon Monsters clawed at the earth and stone, causing the very cliff face to crumble bit by bit.
The entrance to Yanluo Mountain was utterly sealed by the avalanche of fallen rock...
Emerging from Yanluo Mountain, the world unfurled before them.
At long last, Mo Hua had successfully liberated Yu Er, the Divine Fetus, from the clutches of the Evil God's nightmare, from the heart of the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation, escaping the combined might of four Feather Transformation cultivators, hundreds of Golden Core Demon cultivators, and countless Sect Demon Cultivators, managing to flee with his life.
After days of confinement, he once again basked in the open air.
Mo Hua tilted his head back to gaze at the heavens.
Yet, the sky remained a sickly red, shrouded by clouds of Evil Qi, a blood-red sea blotting out the sun, utterly devoid of any light.
Mo Hua interlaced his fingers, checking the passage of time, and mused internally:
"It won't be long now..."
Yu Er had fallen unconscious temporarily after their descent into the Abyss.
Without further hesitation, Mo Hua hoisted the fainted Yu Er onto his back. He then began his arduous trek, step by painstaking step, away from Yanluo Mountain and the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation, heading towards the Qian Learning State Boundary.
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Within Yanluo Mountain's Abyss.
Demon Monsters ran rampant, their Demonic Qi surging furiously.
An indeterminate amount of time elapsed after Mo Hua's departure before the chaotic surge began to subside.
Suddenly, a dark golden radiance pierced the gloom, and a Golden Corpse materialized, proceeding to annihilate all nearby Demon Monsters.
Following this, the malevolent energy of a Demon sword erupted, accompanied by an astonishing surge of Blood Qi.
The Feather Transformation expert from Yin Corpse Valley, the Elder from the Demon Sword Sect, Shangguan Wang, and Mr. Tu—these four Feather Transformation cultivators clawed their way out of the Abyss, one after another.
Though submerged by the tide of Demon Monsters and having their flesh rent by gnashing mouths, these four were not truly felled.
However, their bodies were a tapestry of wounds, their flesh mottled and torn; it was evident they had sustained severe injuries.
The Feather Transformation realm, the True Man Realm, was not so easily extinguished.
In most standard state boundaries, a cultivator at the Feather Transformation stage was already an exalted figure.
Within affluent Great Families and established Sects, one might hold the position of patriarch at this level.
In lesser state boundaries, a cultivator reaching the Feather Transformation Realm was enough to establish their own Sect.
Yet, here these four Feather Transformation cultivators were, battered and barely standing, their hearts burning with fury.
They had set their sights on Yu Er.
The desire to wield the Divine Fetus and command the Demon Path was a unanimous ambition amongst them.
But in their conflict, like the clam and the snipe, a third party had profited—they were unexpectedly thwarted by a mysterious and unfathomable youngster at the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Still, beyond their rage, a distinct chill permeated their hearts.
Particularly, the final moments, when Mo Hua held the Evil Embryo and commanded the Demon Monsters, were seared into the minds of all the present Feather Transformation cultivators.
The Elder of the Demon Sword Sect, his gaze sharp, fixed upon Mr. Tu, demanding:
"Mr. Tu, are you certain you revealed the entirety of this brat's origins?"
"Typically, a cultivator of this age, regardless of their talent or innate gift, simply cannot possess such capabilities."
"Holding deities hostage, perceiving the depths of human hearts, and commanding legions of Demon Monsters..."
"Such feats are nothing short of 'miracles'."
"This brat... who truly is he?"
Mr. Tu remained silent for a beat, then slowly replied, "He... is not human."
The Elder of the Demon Sword Sect's eyes flickered. "What do you mean by that?"
Mr. Tu no longer bothered to conceal his knowledge, stating indifferently:
"This boy called 'Mo Hua', he is also a deity—no, to be precise, a terrifying 'Fierce God' resides within him. He is merely a puppet flesh vessel for the Fierce God."
The countenance of the Demon Sword Sect Elder shifted dramatically.
A spark ignited in the muddy eyes of the Feather Transformation cultivator from Yin Corpse Valley.
Shangguan Wang was equally astonished.
As an Elder of the Shangguan Family, he had known of Mo Hua for some time. Initially, he had surmised Mo Hua to be a fortuitously gifted Loose Cultivator, an eccentric prodigy specializing in Formations. Yet, it now transpired that Mo Hua was also a 'Divine Fetus'.
A fetus born of a Fierce God.
It was no wonder Mr. Tu harbored such fear, no wonder the Divine Lord placed such trust in him.
No wonder his every word and deed seemed like 'miracles'...
The Feather Transformation expert from Yin Corpse Valley spoke with a chilling tone, "Why did Mr. Tu not apprise us of such a critical development earlier?"
Had foreknowledge been granted, he would have undoubtedly employed every conceivable method, no matter the cost, to secure this Mo Hua.
Mr. Tu, clearly perceptive of his unspoken desires, offered only a cold, derisive smile.
The oppressive atmosphere lingered, and after a pause, an elder from the Demon Sword Sect voiced,
"Our foremost priority must be to retrieve the Divine Lord. We absolutely cannot permit him to fall into the hands of Qianxue's faction. Moreover, his continued association with the Divine Fetus Mo Hua poses a significant peril..."
"At this juncture, we must cast aside past animosities. We of the Demon Path shall unite as one."
All present maintained composed visages, their minds occupied with individual calculations, yet none voiced dissent.
Those assembled, be they Feather Transformation Elder Demons or formerly influential elders of Great Families, were solely driven by the pursuit of 'gain,' unconcerned with fleeting resentments or disputes.
Even moments prior, locked in fierce contention for the Divine Lord, the shifting circumstances now compelled them to forge an alliance, disregarding prior grudges.
"Very well," Mr. Tu acknowledged with a nod.
The Feather Transformation expert from Yin Corpse Valley inquired, "Mr. Tu, what are your intentions moving forward?"
Mr. Tu responded with indifference, "We are the Demon Path; in matters of the Demon Path, there is but a single principle: kill!"
"Despite unforeseen occurrences that have disrupted our meticulously laid plans, the fact remains that the Divine Lord has indeed manifested. This is beyond question."
"Our course of action is clear: we must simply advance the original scheme..."
Mr. Tu's gaze intensified, turning sharp. "We shall pour all our efforts into expanding the Blood Sacrifice Array, coordinate our movements strategically, solidify the blockade, and then launch an assault upon the Qianxue State Boundary, unleashing a wave of indiscriminate slaughter."
"The greater the number of lives extinguished, the deeper the sins of killing, and consequently, the more potent the formation will become."