Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2397 Chapter 1090: Fateful Evilness of Karma, A Thought Between Immortal and Demon (Part 3)
Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...
Even those who had witnessed and personally experienced countless causes and effects of the world stood in stunned silence, holding their breath as they fixed their gaze on Mo Hua.
It was only when Mo Hua's aura stabilized, his breathing evened out, and the immediate danger passed that the two finally let out a collective sigh of relief.
Elder Master Xun cautiously took Mo Hua's pulse and felt a profound sense of ease.
He then produced a translucent golden pill, administered it to Mo Hua, and ignited another Calming Incense. Once the soothing fragrance filled the air, he and True Man Situ departed the cave.
Outside the cave, with the entrance sealed and the Formation activated, the pair dared not venture far. They simply set up a table in the courtyard, brewed some tea, and took a brief respite.
True Man Situ took a sip of tea, feeling revitalized. He sighed deeply, suddenly realizing his entire Daoist Robe was drenched in cold sweat, and a wry smile touched his lips.
"Truly, in this world, there exists someone with such a..."
True Man Situ struggled to find the words, only managing another sigh, "Such an 'astounding fate that moves heaven and earth, making Ghost Gods weep'..."
"Today, it can certainly be said that we have truly 'seen the world'..."
Elder Master Xun remained silent for a moment before also sighing, "I never expected..."
He believed he understood this child, Mo Hua, yet the more he learned, the more he was convinced of his ignorance.
Corpse Mountain, Daoist Demon, Evil Embryo, fated malevolence... With such terrifying causalities, an ordinary cultivator entangled with even one would meet a grim end.
Yet, Mo Hua's being harbored a multitude of them.
If it wasn't something profoundly terrifying, it seemed unworthy to even touch him...
Elder Master Xun's expression had become somewhat vacant.
True Man Situ also sipped his hot tea, attempting to suppress his profound shock.
A quiet settled over the yard for a time.
After an indeterminate period, True Man Situ frowned once more and stated, "This matter... is far from concluded..."
Elder Master Xun was slightly taken aback, understanding True Man Situ's implication, and likewise knitted his brows.
True Man Situ's voice deepened with solemnity, "His fate surpasses description, even by the term 'great ominous'."
The omen of 'great ominousness' refers to the destiny of an individual.
Currently, this fate could scarcely be considered 'human'.
"None of these malevolent spirits are easily managed, and with all of them converging, it not only signifies extreme ill omen but creates an incredibly terrifying 'breeding venom' situation."
Ultimately, what kind of 'venom' would be bred remained unknown.
But to breed 'venom' with the essences of Corpse Mountain, Daoist Demon, Evil Embryo, and the deadly malevolence of heaven and earth... It required no great thought to comprehend the sheer terror involved.
True Man Situ felt a prickling sensation on his scalp.
"At present..." True Man Situ took a shallow breath, "Now, with the Earth Dao Meaning acting as his protection and Qian Path fortune providing balance, Mo Hua's fate is temporarily stable. However, these malevolent spirits are merely 'balanced' for the moment, fundamentally incapable of being eliminated. Once..."
True Man Situ's voice trembled slightly, "Once subjected to external disturbance or if his internal Daoist Heart falters, thus breaking this delicate balance, these ominous Evil Spirits within his fate will undoubtedly 'rise again from the ashes'."
"Mo Hua will then face an even more ferocious backlash... Today's 'demonization' will likely reoccur, perhaps with even greater intensity..."
"When that time arrives..."
True Man Situ's face was ashen, unwilling to continue the grim prognosis.
A deep shadow also fell over Elder Master Xun's countenance.
Both salvation and destruction on the grand cosmic scale converged within a single individual.
A single thought held the potential to save the world.
Another single thought possessed the power to annihilate all existence.
Causes and effects were unpredictable, heavenly secrets difficult to discern, fortune fluctuated wildly; how Mo Hua's destiny would ultimately unfold truly... lay beyond anyone's forecast.
"There is another critical issue..."
True Man Situ spoke again, his tone now resolute, "Even if this fate, bolstered by the fortune of heaven and earth, can achieve stability and cease its regression, it may still subtly corrupt the child's temperament."
"Specifically, that inherent deadly malevolence will invisibly sculpt him into someone brutal, fierce, bloodthirsty, and quick to resort to violence at the slightest provocation..."
"Given enough time, he will inevitably transform into... a Great Demon responsible for widespread slaughter..."
True Man Situ's voice grew chillingly cold.
Elder Master Xun's brow furrowed deeply, and he directed a question to True Man Situ:
"What is the standard procedure, according to the Law of Heavenly Mechanism Causality, for cultivators bearing such a fate?"
True Man Situ fell silent for a moment, then slowly responded:
"Records from Mystery Valley indicate that cultivators possessing such fated evilness tend to have volatile temperaments. The variables in their lives are too great, the dangers too high, and nine times out of ten, they succumb to Evil Qi, transforming into bloodthirsty Demon Heads."
"Following the established convention, it is..."
True Man Situ paused momentarily, then declared with a cold tone, "We must prevent matters before they arise, eradicating these nascent dangers of Evil Spirits in their infancy."
Elder Master Xun's eyelids fluttered.
True Man Situ let out another sigh: "However, these principles... do not quite align with Mo Hua's situation. Mo Hua's fate is significantly more brutal than many others, and with the Qian Path fortune bestowed upon him, the circumstances are even more intricate. It isn't a simple matter, and he cannot simply be eradicated like that."
Even if he were truly acting out...
True Man Situ found himself utterly incapable of making the decision.
Mo Hua had once saved his life; he could not repay such kindness with enmity.
Elder Master Xun felt an even stronger reluctance.
Mo Hua was cherished by him more than his own grandson.
Unless Mo Hua were to irrevocably transform into an unparalleled villainous demon, neither True Man Situ nor Elder Master Xun could ever bring themselves to hunt him down.
Elder Master Xun contemplated for a moment before sighing deeply: "Discussing this now is premature. Let us wait until Mo Hua awakens before we deliberate further."
True Man Situ inclined his head in agreement.
The two men fell silent, sipping their tea, yet their minds were clearly elsewhere, a shadow of worry clouding their brows.
Meanwhile, beyond their secluded space, the winds and clouds churned dramatically.
The Blood Sacrifice Array was dismantled, and the Demon Cultivators were utterly annihilated, sparking a maelstrom of tremors, suspicions, disputes, and numerous ensuing complications.
Yet, all of this transpired without affecting Taixu Gate.
Acting upon Elder Master Xun's directive, Taixu Gate resolutely kept its mountain gates sealed, severing all external disturbances and karmic entanglements.
While tumultuous undercurrents roiled on the outside.
Within the confines of Taixu Gate, from the most venerable ancestors down to the newest disciples, every single individual was solely concerned with Mo Hua's well-being.
Finally, after seven full days had elapsed, within the ancestral cave nestled in Taixu's rear mountains, Mo Hua, who had been in a deep slumber, slowly opened his eyes.
His profound fate was mirrored in his gaze.
The deadly essence of evil and the immense Qian Path fortune merged, intertwining like threads of black and white, flowing with a slow, deliberate rhythm...