Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2405 Chapter 1093: Taotie (Part 2)

Mo Hua was feeling quite anxious.

This was because Elder Master Xun had cautioned him against overusing his Divine Thought, warning that excessive exertion could lead to exhaustion, depletion of his Sea of Consciousness, and the potential resurgence of a fateful malevolence.

Consequently, Mo Hua refrained from employing his Heavenly Secret Calculation and Tricky Calculation abilities. He also avoided staying up late to pore over the ancient texts.

His progress in deciphering them was understandably slow.

However, with no other recourse, he had to remain patient and proceed methodically.

One day, Mo Hua followed his established routine: he cultivated upon waking, then left the back mountain. Bathed in the bright morning sun, he trod the weathered mountain path, making his way to the Inner Mountain Scripture Pavilion. There, he would patiently consult the texts and examine the Ancient Wilderness Text, endeavoring to unravel the principles behind the Lifebound Taotie Spirit Formation and its associated Formation Diagram.

En route, several Inner Mountain Elders and Inner Sect Disciples offered him friendly greetings.

Mo Hua reciprocated their regards politely, one by one.

Following the recent Formation Competition and the ongoing Sword Discussion Conference, Mo Hua's accomplishments, status, and standing within the Taixu Gate meant that there wasn't a single person he didn't know, yet everyone knew him.

Other disciples typically offered respectful bows when encountering elders.

However, with Mo Hua, it often happened that before he could even react, a Sect Elder would warmly greet him first.

The final rankings from the Sword Discussion Conference were still being debated among the various Sects and had not yet been officially determined.

Nevertheless, the ranking achieved by Taixu Gate was expected to be high, perhaps even reaching an unprecedented level that surpassed the wildest expectations of the elders.

Who was responsible for this remarkable achievement? Everyone at Taixu Gate was well aware.

Not a single elder or disciple failed to acknowledge Mo Hua's significant contributions.

If previously, any suggestion of Mo Hua being the 'Crown Prince' of Taixu Gate might have elicited a defensive response from the Sect Elders,

now, the Taixu Sect Elders couldn't have been more pleased.

They could only lament that this 'Crown Prince' had not graced their Taixu Gate with his presence sooner.

Mo Hua, however, did not dwell on these matters.

He simply operated under the principle of reciprocity: treating those who were kind to him with equal kindness. He responded to the Inner Sect Elders and disciples with politeness, occasionally offering pleasantries.

The Inner Sect Elders couldn't help but feel a sense of delight.

Talented, responsible, polite, eloquent, and handsome – such a figure was bound to be well-liked.

The senior brothers and sisters of the Inner Sect, who were initially unacquainted with Mo Hua, grew familiar with him through these interactions.

When Mo Hua arrived at the Scripture Pavilion, elders had often already secured a place for him.

Should he struggle to find a specific reference, an Inner Sect senior brother would offer guidance.

Some considerate senior sisters even brought him personally brewed tea or offered delicate snacks and fresh fruits.

"Junior Brother Mo, please focus on your studies. If you require anything at all, do not hesitate to ask," a female senior sister, clad in the Inner Sect Taoist Robe of Taixu, said to Mo Hua with a smile.

This kind gesture sparked an idea in Mo Hua's mind.

Mo Hua inquired, "Senior Sister, do you happen to have some time?"

The female senior sister appeared slightly surprised but then smiled, replying, "We do. Is there something you need, Junior Brother?"

"Yes," Mo Hua affirmed, nodding. He then spread out a piece of paper. "I've recently been researching these ancient texts from the Great Wilderness, but the script is incredibly old and difficult to comprehend. My progress is quite slow when I work alone...

"I was wondering if I could perhaps ask all of you seniors to lend your assistance in comparing and verifying these characters."

"Certainly, let me take a look..." The female senior sister accepted the paper, glanced at it, and after a brief moment of thought, beckoned a few other senior sisters over.

These Inner Sect senior sisters, in turn, called over a few senior brothers.

One Inner Sect senior brother studied the texts for a while before remarking, "Ziling has a particular interest in these Tao Cultivation ancient texts. I'll go fetch him."

Shortly thereafter, a tall, scholarly-looking Inner Sect disciple arrived. Upon examining the ancient texts Mo Hua had presented, he appeared uncertain and, after pondering for a moment, stated:

"My master has extensive research in this particular field. I shall invite him to examine it."

Before long, this Inner Sect senior brother, known as Ziling, led an Inner Sect Elder with a youthful countenance and white hair to the group.

"This is my master, Elder Chu," Ziling announced.

"Greetings, Elder Chu," Mo Hua said respectfully.

Upon recognizing Mo Hua, Elder Chu showed a flicker of surprise, nodded, and gestured in greeting, "Hello."

His gaze then shifted downwards, perusing the ancient texts from the Great Wilderness scattered on the paper. Their content immediately sparked his curiosity, prompting him to inquire of Mo Hua:

"Do you intend to decipher these ancient Tao Cultivation texts?"

"That is my intention," Mo Hua affirmed with a nod.

"Is it a matter of great urgency?"

"Indeed, it is extremely urgent."

"Very well," Elder Chu mused thoughtfully, "I happen to have a cadre of Inner Sect disciples who have been diligently studying the exegetics of Tao Cultivation ancient texts from the Nine States under my tutelage. They possess a solid grounding in this area..."

Addressing Mo Hua directly, Elder Chu laid out his proposal concisely:

"Here is how we shall proceed: you will segment your ancient texts into individual lines and passages. Submit these to me piece by piece, and I shall oversee their review and correction, word by word, subsequently returning the deciphered explanations to you."

"This method will ensure both swiftness and accuracy."

The nature of Tao Cultivation texts often involves ancient and esoteric inheritances of the Dao.

As such, their profound secrets are not readily shared.

By dissecting them into smaller components and translating them word by word, Mo Hua could gain understanding without betraying confidentiality.

Elder Chu, being both experienced and considerate, had devised an ingenious solution.

Mo Hua was immensely pleased, his heart filled with gratitude. He clasped his hands together in thanks, "Thank you kindly, Elder Chu."

Stroking his long beard, Elder Chu nodded with evident satisfaction.

Subsequently, Mo Hua found his task significantly simplified. His responsibility now lay in dividing the extensive and intricate Ancient Wilderness Text into smaller lines and segments, which he would then entrust to Elder Chu. Elder Chu, in turn, would delegate the task of checking and translating these fragments to his Inner Sect students.

The thoroughly translated "interpretations" would then be compiled and returned to Mo Hua.

With these explanations in hand, Mo Hua could then synthesize the complete meaning, effectively organizing the entirety of the Ancient Wilderness Text according to its intended context.