The Quest for Immortality Chapter 2333: Enlightenment (2)
Previously on The Quest for Immortality...
Wenren Wanruo harbored internal resistance, her heart in stark disagreement, and therefore, when the 'Dream of the Heaven’s Call' was to commence, it was certain that the proceedings would not go smoothly.
Her desperation to rescue her child now outweighed her caution, leading her to agree verbally, risking her own cultivation path – a decision that, on the surface, seemed favorable.
Nevertheless, this path inevitably placed the young lady of the Wenren Family in an unfair predicament...
A shadow of concern crossed the faces of all the assembled ancestors.
Elder Master Xun, after a period of deep contemplation, his ancient gaze flickering with a subtle shift, finally spoke:
"This undertaking will not only be for the rescue of your child but also to avert the impending crisis engulfing the Qian Learning State Boundary."
"The specifics, I cannot divulge to you at this juncture."
"However, regardless of the ultimate outcome, all of us ancestors from the various families and sects under Heaven Void owe you a debt of gratitude."
Wenren Wan lifted her face, a tragic beauty marked by sorrow, and bowed respectfully to Elder Master Xun, stating, "Thank you, Elder Master Xun."
Turning, she then offered a similar bow to the other Heaven Void Ancestors present, saying, "Thank you, revered ancestors."
A flicker of surprise registered on the faces of the other Heaven Void Ancestors, but after a moment's reflection, they remained silent, implicitly conceding to this acknowledgment of a future 'favor'.
With that, the matter was settled.
True Man Situ let out a profound sigh and declared, "In precisely twelve days, the great catastrophe is set to descend. All should make their preparations accordingly beforehand."
Every Heaven Void Ancestor present nodded in agreement.
Wenren Wan’s heart throbbed with deep anxiety for Yu Er, her complexion paling considerably.
Elder Master Xun elevated his gaze, directing it towards the ominous blood-colored grand formation suspended in the heavens. A frown creased his brow, his heart consumed by an undeniable worry for Mo Hua's safety.
He had undertaken calculations.
Numerous times he had cast his divinations for these impending days.
Yet, the sheer magnitude of this affair, seemingly entangled with an overwhelming amount of causality and involving numerous ineffable entities and exceptionally powerful cultivators, left the heavenly secrets shrouded in obscurity—an unfathomably complex tapestry that rendered him incapable of discerning even the faintest omen.
Elder Master Xun remained ignorant of the conditions that would prevail within the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation twelve days hence.
Uncertainty gnawed at him regarding whether he would ever lay eyes on Mo Hua again.
He had no inkling of Mo Hua’s appearance by that time...
A soft sigh escaped Elder Master Xun’s lips.
...
Across the entirety of the Qian Learning State Boundary, sinister demonic troubles erupted without cessation.
Gu Changhuai, at the forefront of the Taoist Court Supervisor’s forces, continued his relentless campaign, making high-profile appearances in various state boundaries to eradicate Demon Cultivators, with a particular focus on dismantling the operations of Evil Formation Masters.
However, the Demon Cultivators’ heightened state of vigilance made his pursuit increasingly arduous.
Despite the mounting difficulties, he was undeterred, exerting his utmost effort to eliminate as many adversaries as possible.
After all, this was the sole recourse available to him.
Within the confines of a Demon Cultivator stronghold, Gu Changhuai, his body slick with bloodstains, unleashed a barrage of Wind Blades, carving a path through the assembled throng of Corpse Cultivators and Blood slaves. He then raised his head, his gaze fixed upon the sky.
The spectral presence of the Blood Sacrifice Array still loomed overhead.
Moreover, from the depths of the formation, the crimson hue intensified, suggesting the imminent emergence of some nascent entity. A palpable tension, akin to the oppressive stillness before a violent storm, permeated the very atmosphere, weighing heavily upon the hearts of all.
"Mo Hua..."
Gu Changhuai’s brow furrowed, his heart gripped by persistent worry.
Meanwhile, across numerous locales, Xun Zixian and Xun Ziyou of the Taixu Gate, along with a contingent of elders and the far-traveled Zhang Lan, were engaged in fierce combat against the encroaching forces of the Demon Sect.
Yet, even amidst the heat of battle, their minds were similarly plagued by unease regarding the unfolding situation and the disconcerting lack of any news concerning Mo Hua.
...
On the outskirts of Yanluo Mountain.
The elite Heavenly Pride Disciples hailing from the Four Sects and Eight Gates, alongside the Twelve Streams, maintained their vigilant vigil, ostensibly "awaiting" Mo Hua’s arrival.
However, as the influence of the formation expanded, necessitating a strategic withdrawal of over twenty miles, they found themselves displaced into the Qianxue territory.
Concurrently, as the gravity of the situation escalated, their dwindling hopes for Mo Hua’s safe return became increasingly apparent.
The disciples belonging to the Taixu Gate were particularly consumed by apprehension.
Despite their unwavering faith in their Junior Brother, they stood before a formidable Quasi-Third Grade Evil Path Great Formation, a terrifying construct swarming with countless Demon Cultivators and high-ranking Great Demons.
"Will Junior Brother truly manage to return safely..."
A leaden weight settled upon Linghu Xiao and the others, crushing their spirits.
...
Within the chilling confines of the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation.
Mo Hua, too, found himself with a furrowed brow.
However, his anxieties were directed towards an entirely different concern:
"Can I truly manage to detonate this formation?"
How could he successfully deceive Mr. Tu?
What methods could he employ to gain control over the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation Pivot?
How could he amplify the efficacy of the Reversed Spirit Formation, thereby unleashing its full potential to effectively "inter the entire affair"?
For days on end, Mo Hua’s mind raced relentlessly, yet no viable solution presented itself.
His only recourse was to feign exhaustion from drawing formation patterns, collapsing onto the ancient beast’s skeletal remains for rest. Closing his eyes, his Divine Sense would whirl with incredible speed, replaying every principle and piece of knowledge regarding formations he had ever acquired, like an endless ‘carousel’.
Yet, despite this intense introspection, no breakthrough emerged.
A mere twenty years of life he had, a mere Foundation Building Cultivator, and only a Second Grade Formation Master.
As for Mr. Tu, he was a Fourth-grade Formation Master by the name of Feather Transformation, existing in this human skin, neither human nor ghost, with an age unfathomable.
Mo Hua held little confidence that his formation techniques could fool the ancient 'old monster' that was Mr. Tu.
"Given this predicament, I can only resort to formations I am familiar with, ones which Mr. Tu is surely unaware of..."
Mo Hua's brow creased as he strained to recall:
"What do I know that Mr. Tu wouldn't?"
"Thick Earth Ultimate Formation? Soul Pivot Ultimate Formation? Five Elements Source Formation?"
While Mr. Tu might not know these, it was difficult to say for certain.
It was simply that he hadn't deployed them before Mo Hua, making it presumptuous to assume ignorance.
Furthermore, in the present circumstances, these formations seemed unusable.
"Reversed Spirit Ultimate Formation..."
This exceptionally destructive formation, even if Mr. Tu was ignorant of its intricacies, he would undoubtedly recognize it. The moment Mo Hua began to draw it, concealment would be impossible from Mr. Tu.
"Then what else is there?"
After a prolonged period of contemplation, Mo Hua suddenly enlightened, "Mysterious Heaven Great Formation."
Conversely, concerning the Heaven's Mystery Formation, Mo Hua could assert with certainty that while Mr. Tu was aware of it, he certainly did not possess the same level of mastery as Mo Hua himself, for this was a formation conceived during deity transformation.