The Quest for Immortality Chapter 2327: Ambition (part 2)

"Yes."

"Since you possess the ability to draw formations using the ground, you should readily grasp this concept..." Mr. Tu articulated with deliberation:

"Standard formation mediums are commonplace, making it quite simple to inscribe formations upon them;"

"However, certain secret formations necessitate specialized mediums. Attempting to etch formation patterns onto these unique materials presents a significant challenge."

Mo Hua offered a slight nod in understanding.

The art of drawing formations from the earth, utilizing 'earth' as a medium, demands communion with the Earth Dao Meaning, a skill not easily acquired.

Mr. Tu directed his gaze towards the colossal skeleton before them and continued:

"This Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation operates under similar principles. Without the specific secret technique passed down by the Great Wilderness Witch, your formation patterns will not adhere to this ancient beast's skeleton."

"Within the Great Wilderness inheritance system, this ancient beast skeleton transcends a mere 'formation medium'; it is an intrinsic component of the formation itself, seamlessly integrated with the formation eye, the formation pivot, and indeed, the entire network of formation patterns."

Mo Hua's brow furrowed as he inquired, "Then how am I to draw it correctly?"

Mr. Tu remained silent for a beat before slowly divulging, "This is precisely what I will impart to you next: the Great Wilderness Bone Carving Technique."

"Great Wilderness Bone Carving?" Mo Hua expressed surprise.

"It is a technique originating from the Great Wilderness Witch, designed to etch formations directly onto bone, thereby enabling the formations to achieve complete unification with the skeletal structure."

Mr. Tu fixed his gaze upon Mo Hua, stating coldly, "I will offer no superfluous explanations, nor is there a need for you to pose further inquiries. Simply absorb the method and execute the formation with precision."

Possessing a new skill to learn was a welcome prospect, and Mo Hua ceased his questioning, offering a simple nod.

Mr. Tu ascended, proceeding along the osseous spine to climb the immense skeleton of the ancient beast, expounding as he moved:

"This Great Wilderness Bone Carving Technique eschews the traditional formation pen in favor of a knife pen. Employing the blade's keen edge, you shall inscribe formation patterns upon the skeletal bone, achieving a fusion of formation patterns and bone, an amalgamation of ink and medium, rendering the pattern and bone inseparable."

"During the inscription process, it is imperative to utilize the blood of the ancient beast, to engrave upon the ancient beast's bone, to commune with the ancient beast's soul, and to employ your own divine thought as the medium; only through the complete integration of these three elements can a formation be successfully established."

"Furthermore, numerous taboos must be observed..."

...

Mr. Tu continued his ascent and exposition, thoroughly instructing Mo Hua in the 'Great Wilderness Bone Carving Technique,' subsequently presenting him with an ancient knife pen and a vial of crimson blood ink. He then indicated a section of untouched bone, instructing:

"Attempt it."

Mo Hua comprehended Mr. Tu's intent. Following the imparted method, he focused on the beast soul, guided the knife pen with his divine thought, integrated the monster blood, and commenced the first stroke.

A crimson formation pattern materialized upon the bone.

An ethereal wind stirred, and the blood melded with the bone, becoming one.

Mr. Tu turned to observe Mo Hua, his expression grave, his pupils constricting sharply, betraying his disbelief.

Mo Hua looked up at Mr. Tu, seeking confirmation, "Is this the correct manner?"

Mr. Tu slowly inclined his head, "Indeed."

Controlling his surging emotions, he added, "Continue inscribing as I instructed, and the swifter your execution, the better."

Mo Hua nodded, "Understood."

He then began, from the designated spot Mr. Tu had indicated, utilizing the knife pen, applying the monster blood, sensing the beast soul, and meticulously carving stroke by stroke the blood sacrifice formation pivot.

Initially, his movements were deliberate, each stroke carefully considered, executed with measured slowness, yet with unwavering accuracy.

The second stroke maintained a measured pace, though it was demonstrably quicker than the initial one. .

The third stroke surpassed the second in speed.

And so it continued with the fourth stroke...

Each subsequent stroke accelerated, his proficiency rapidly increasing.

Within mere dozens of strokes, he transitioned from a complete 'novice' to an adept 'veteran,' his demeanor composed, his movements fluid and effortless.

Mr. Tu drew a sharp breath, a profound tremor seizing his heart.

Few indeed possessed even a rudimentary understanding of the Great Wilderness Bone Carving Technique.

The intricate control of the blood sacrifice formation pivot was, in its entirety, his sole domain.

Yet, here stood this young man, who had seemingly just learned, just grasped, and just begun to draw, yet appeared to grow exponentially in skill before his very eyes...

"Whatever is taught, he masters."

"Whatever he learns, he can immediately implement..."

"Such innate talent, what manner of... being is this?"

Mr. Tu finally bestowed upon Mo Hua a piercing gaze, a fleeting flicker of jealousy and trepidation giving way to a carefully constructed calmness.

Beneath that placid exterior, however, resided a nascent intention to kill.

Oblivious to his surroundings, Mo Hua was fully immersed in employing the "Great Wilderness Bone Carving Technique." His focus was absolute as he etched the formation, his perception of the world outside completely vanishing.

Mr. Tu’s physical form dispersed into a crimson mist, slowly dissolving until he was no more.

Crouching upon the fossilized bones of an ancient beast, Mo Hua diligently followed Mr. Tu’s guidance, his hand moving with increasing speed and skill as he inscribed the Blood Sacrifice Formation.

With Mo Hua’s crucial assistance, Mr. Tu was finally able to allocate a portion of his attention to managing the Taoist Court’s Mystic Sky Beidou Seven Star Formation.

Similarly, thanks to Mo Hua’s contribution, the central components of the Blood Sacrifice Array began their vital progression once more...

...

The Qian Learning State Boundary.

Within the Sword Observation Tower.

Situ True Man, utilizing the Beidou Seven Stars Formation to survey from the heavens, detect the intricate network of the formation, and comprehend its overall energy flow, spoke with grave intensity:

"Most certainly, someone is lending their aid to ’Mr. Tu’ in the etching of the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation."

The Heaven Void Ancestor’s brow furrowed. "It is a vast formation; it is unlikely to be the work of a solitary individual. What is so perplexing about this?"

Situ True Man shook his head, a sigh escaping his lips. "This is different..."

"The Blood Sacrifice Array is a ritualistic formation, intertwining with the Divine Thought Path, setting it apart from conventional formations."

"While the external, ominous aspects of the formation might be inscribed by malevolent formation masters to occupy the formation’s spatial area."

"However, the core nexus, the formation’s linchpin, can only be commanded by a single individual."

"Much like a sacrificial rite can only have one appointed ’chief priest,’ this specific type of Blood Sacrifice Array permits only one person to safeguard its most profound secrets."