Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2400 - 1091: Great Wilderness Bone Scroll (3)
Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...
A Formation Master, unparalleled in the Dao.
His Sword Transformation slays gods, devouring nascent evil embryos whole.
Whenever the memory surfaces, True Man Situ feels a chill seep into his heart, yet he is also profoundly bewildered.
In a mere decade, what trials has this youth endured?
From where did he acquire such astonishing skills?
True Man Situ yearns to question Mo Hua, but refrains from speaking.
"Illness enters through the mouth; disaster issues from the mouth."
To speak is to reveal heavenly secrets.
Mo Hua, too, harbors a question he desperately wishes to pose to True Man Situ. After a moment of hesitation, he finally cannot help but softly inquire:
"Senior Situ, my master..."
True Man Situ immediately clasped Mo Hua's arm, his lips pressed together, and he shook his head with grave intensity.
This karmic entanglement surpasses Mo Hua's own, involving far more and attracting the covetous gazes of countless ancient beings lurking in the shadows, drawn by the scent of blood.
Although the vitality of that individual has seemingly been severed, and the Back Ruins Heaven Burial has fallen into Gui Tao's possession, the presence of unseen watchers remains uncertain, necessitating utmost vigilance.
Witnessing Mo Hua's downcast eyes and solitary demeanor, True Man Situ felt a surge of empathy and sighed, "Whether you inquire or not, nothing will change."
"Knowing certain truths in advance may prove detrimental to you."
"As it stands now..." True Man Situ paused briefly before continuing in a measured tone, "while your abilities are extraordinary, against such monumental, heavenly karma, you remain far too weak. You have not yet reached the stage where you can truly preside over the grand chessboard, contending with the innumerable righteous and demonic powerhouses, both manifest and hidden, from ages past and present."
"Your paramount objective presently is diligent cultivation and the enhancement of your realm. Only when your cultivation base is sufficiently elevated, granting you the genuine capacity to grasp the entirety of the situation and alter fate's course, should you make your move."
"You must not act rashly..."
True Man Situ's voice grew somewhat stern, "Such impetuousness, acting without foresight or thorough preparation, at best renders one a mere puppet. At worst, it leads to death, the annihilation of one's Dao, and the eternal failure to achieve one's aspirations..."
"The cultivation of the Dao cannot be achieved overnight. Truly monumental accomplishments demand an unshakeable Dao Heart and unwavering perseverance."
Mo Hua remained still for a moment, then his eyes cleared, the inner turmoil subsiding as he nodded earnestly.
Observing this, True Man Situ felt a sense of relief and expressed his sentiments with a sigh.
Most individuals would dismiss his words as mere platitudes, scoffing at their lofty nature.
Only those possessing a far-reaching vision can truly comprehend the world's principles and strive to embody them with sincerity.
Such perspective and insight into the Dao Heart are exceedingly rare in this world.
Perhaps, only an individual of this caliber can shoulder the burdens of heaven and earth, subduing the profoundly malevolent fate of the Dao Demon and the Evil Embryo through their own destined path...
True Man Situ sighed with reflection, then his brow furrowed slightly as a thought crossed his mind: "I can only hope he does not misjudge the situation..."
Subsequently, the two shared some tea and engaged in conversation regarding trivial matters. Mo Hua sought clarification on certain aspects of Heavenly Mechanism Causality. As the hour grew late, True Man Situ took his leave.
"I shall not impose further; take good care of yourself."
"Yes, farewell, Senior Situ."
After escorting True Man Situ out, Mo Hua felt a profound weariness descend upon him, his head heavy and clouded. He returned to his bed, intending to rest.
However, after lying down for some time, sleep remained elusive.
He found himself restless, unable to achieve true repose whether standing or lying down.
Mo Hua opened his eyes, gazing blankly at the ceiling, replaying True Man Situ's words incessantly in his mind, a knot of worry tightening in his heart:
How fares Master now...
Ten years have already passed; can the Qiankun Clear Light Lamp still stabilize Master's karmic ties of life and death? Will its power eventually wane...
Will Senior Sister's mother, my own martial aunt, truly care for Master adequately?
As Mo Hua's thoughts spiraled, his mind grew increasingly clouded. He shook his head, dispelling the distracting thoughts and settling his resolve:
"True Man Situ speaks the truth; contemplating matters beyond my capacity and control is ultimately futile."
"It is wiser to calm my mind and diligently focus on what is within my power."
What he can and must accomplish at this juncture are but two objectives:
Firstly, to grow stronger.
Secondly, to become even stronger.
This, he realized, encapsulates the essence of Qianxue's Dao, the true purpose of cultivation and learning.
"Heaven's movement is filled with vigor; thus, the sage makes himself strong and ceaseless."
In life, the path to constant self-strengthening is the sole means to perceive the Heavenly Dao, to achieve self-reliance, and to remain indomitable.
Mo Hua’s spirit soared, his eyes gleaming with increasing brilliance.
"I cannot rescue Master because my own strength is insufficient."
"As soon as I am powerful enough, I will undoubtedly be able to save Master!"
"I have now reached the Foundation Establishment stage. The next objective is Core Formation, and to achieve Core Formation..."
With this thought, Mo Hua gently rubbed his thumb, retrieving a bone fragment from his storage ring.
This was precisely the Great Wilderness bone piece he had unearthed from the skull of the human-faced, ram-horned white bone Evil God statue worshipped by Mr. Tu.
To be more precise, this should be classified as a "Bone Scroll," much like a Jade Slip.
And within this Bone Scroll, a formation of immense significance to him was believed to be concealed.
Previously, the circumstances were dire, leaving Mo Hua no time for examination. Later, due to excessive killing, he bore a burden on his life chart that he shouldn't have, confining him to bed for a period, without the leisure to contemplate anything else.
Only now did he bring out this Bone Scroll, prepared to study it thoroughly.
Mo Hua initially inspected the Bone Scroll and ascertained that, despite being made of bone, the material was unlikely to be human and contained no malevolent aura, which put his mind at ease.
Placing the Bone Scroll against his forehead and concentrating for a moment, Mo Hua was taken aback, his expression one of bewilderment:
"I cannot comprehend it?"
"Is it not inscribed in... Ancient Wilderness Script?"
The Great Wilderness generally denotes the Wildland situated south of Li State. Its customs are vastly different from those of the Daoist Court Nine Provinces, possessing a lengthy history and unique Tao cultivation traditions, naturally leading to the preservation of certain ancient scripts passed down through generations.
Ordinary inheritances would not typically employ these archaic texts.
Furthermore, anything recorded in ancient scripts is invariably significant.
Mo Hua gazed at the Great Wilderness ancient characters adorning the Bone Scroll, his brow slowly furrowing.
"What if I am unable to decipher it?"
"Could it be... that I must learn it now?"