Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2399 Chapter 1091: Great Wilderness Bone Scroll (2)

“Hmm.”

Mo Hua nodded, a clear haze shrouding his divine sense, utterly spent, and closed his eyes once more, drifting into slumber.

Elder Master Xun lingered until Mo Hua succumbed to sleep, then, ensuring all was well, he rose and departed.

Upon leaving, Elder Master Xun summoned an Inner Sect Disciple, issuing a command: “Relay my order to the Sect Leader; convene the Three Mountains Dao Conference for an important discussion.”

“Yes, Patriarch.” The Inner Sect Disciple acknowledged and swiftly left.

Elder Master Xun cast another glance at Mo Hua, a sigh escaping his lips as he mused inwardly:

“Still only in the Foundation Establishment stage, yet already so drained. If he attains the Golden Core realm and causes further commotion, even as his ancestor, I might struggle to contain him...”

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In the ensuing days, Elder Master Xun immersed himself in sect meetings, directing members to strategize and establish operational frameworks across various fronts. He orchestrated a series of “sealing” actions specifically for Mo Hua, managing the fallout.

The aim was to minimize, to the greatest extent possible, any causal ties between Mo Hua and the catastrophe of the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice.

The objective was to ensure Mo Hua’s effective “disappearance” from the incident, thereby averting the wrathful retribution of the Demon Path and thwarting the covert schemes of other covetous forces.

All individuals within Taixu Gate who possessed knowledge of the specifics, irrespective of the depth of their understanding, were thoroughly “silenced.”

Naturally, the most definitive form of “sealing” was personally enacted by Mo Hua.

More precisely, it was an act of “eradication”—the complete annihilation of all demon cultivators who had witnessed him, knew of his actions, or had seen the formations he inscribed.

Even the four Feather Transformations cultivators who accompanied Mr. Tu were not spared.

Indeed, they met a swift and absolute end.

Apart from himself, no one else truly comprehended the extent of his involvement within the Blood Sacrifice Array.

Consequently, this greatly facilitated Elder Master Xun’s “sealing” measures.

All arrangements proceeded without a hitch.

No one would credibly point fingers at Mo Hua, a mere Foundation Establishment disciple, for the demolition of the Quasi-Third Grade Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation.

After all, despite his potent divine sense, formidable attainments in formations, and his role as the Formation Leader for the Qian Learning State Boundary,

Even the combined might of these capabilities and auras paled in significance against the colossal scale of the Evil Path Blood Sacrifice Array, which drained the very essence of the Demon Path and spanned across the Nine States.

Whispers and suspicions about Mo Hua did emerge.

Some speculated that Mo Hua was the mastermind behind the dismantling of the Blood Sacrifice Array, or at the very least, a crucial participant.

However, even those harboring such suspicions found the notions preposterous and laughable.

This was no ordinary formation; it was a Quasi-Third Grade Evil Formation.

Regardless of Mo Hua’s extraordinary talents, as a mere Foundation Establishment disciple, by what right or power could he possibly destroy such a formidable Quasi-Third Grade Great Formation?

Such conjectures, instead of implicating him, served only to embellish Mo Hua’s reputation and contribute positively to Taixu Gate’s standing,

an outcome contrary to the interests of most other sects.

As a result, rumors attributing the shattering of the Blood Sacrifice Array to Mo Hua quickly faded, and the topic soon ceased to be discussed.

Yet, a different kind of rumor began to circulate widely.

“They say… Mo Hua fell into the Blood Sacrifice Array and has long since converted to the Demon Path. Not only is he practicing Demonic Skills, but he also consumes human flesh and drinks human blood, inscribing nefarious formations with their blood and skin.”

“A significant portion of the formations used to revive the Evil God within the Blood Sacrifice Array were crafted by Mo Hua, this Qian Learning Formation Leader.”

This particular rumor was, in truth, not entirely devoid of fact.

At least half of it held some basis in reality.

However, Elder Master Xun would never concede to such claims, and Taixu Gate issued a staunch rebuttal:

“Absurd!” “Laughable!” “Fabrications from nothing!” “Malicious Slander!”

Some voices called for Mo Hua to publicly refute these allegations, to prove he did not practice Demonic Skills, consume human flesh or blood, or inscribe evil formations.

After all, such transgressions were difficult to conceal entirely.

Once one strayed down such a path, stained by wicked, bloody practices, any abnormalities would be readily apparent.

Even if no overt issues existed, subtle signs might still be detected.

Elder Master Xun, having lived for countless years, inherently understood these nuances. He swiftly dismissed such demands, opting instead to keep Mo Hua strictly hidden, ensuring not the slightest clue or trace leaked to the outside world.

When questioned, the official explanation was that Mo Hua was engaged in cultivation, in deep seclusion, or studying formations.

Should any elders or esteemed figures from other sects or prominent families dared to question further, Elder Master Xun’s expression would darken, and he would cold-bloodedly retort:

“What is this? You wish to tarnish the reputation of my Taixu Gate?”

“We at Taixu Gate know full well whether our disciples are innocent or not!”

“You presume to investigate Taixu Gate’s Formation Leader so casually? Forgive my bluntness, but what do you consider yourself to be?”

To Mo Hua, Elder Master Xun seemed like a kindly, venerable elder, but to others, he was an unfathomable 'old monster.'

When he wore a stern expression, no one dared to cross him or risk incurring his displeasure.

Yet, as the saying goes, even when a tree longs for stillness, the wind refuses to cease; these whispers of doubt, though temporarily silenced by Elder Master Xun, secretly proliferated, stirring up trouble.

Mo Hua remained completely oblivious to these developments.

All malicious schemes and rumors were effectively kept outside the Tai Xu Mountain Gate thanks to Elder Master Xun's efforts.

Mo Hua resided in seclusion in the back mountains, recovering, living a life of effortless ease where sustenance and comfort were readily provided, indulging in tranquil and peaceful days.

No external individuals, not even members of the Taixu Gate, were permitted to visit Mo Hua.

The sole exception to this rule was True Man Situ.

As the Chief Elder of Mystery Valley, True Man Situ was recognized as one of the few 'knowledgeable individuals.'

Once Mo Hua's condition showed some improvement, True Man Situ made a personal visit, and the two shared tea in a quiet courtyard.

An elder and a youth, one in the Feather Transformation stage, the other at Foundation Establishment, the Chief Elder of Mystery Valley alongside a junior disciple from Taixu Gate, conversing over tea, radiated an unexpected feeling of 'reunion of old friends,' enveloped in a serene and harmonious ambiance.

True Man Situ, cradling his teacup, observed Mo Hua with profound sentiment.

He had never imagined that the young boy from Li State City all those years ago would mature to such a degree in such a short span of time.