The Quest for Immortality Chapter 2340: Divine Thought Cultivator (part 3)

Simultaneously, a deep-seated fear gnawed at him – the dread of this entire endeavor unraveling, rendering all preceding sacrifices utterly in vain.

Should this happen, not only would the malevolent deity remain unvanquished, but the child would also remain unsaved, and the girl from the Wenren family’s suffering would have been for nothing.

True Man Situ’s brow furrowed, his expression heavy with concern.

Mercifully, after an indeterminate span of time, a resplendent golden radiance erupted from the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction Talisman. A bridge of divine thought was finally forged, and a strand of blood, more robust than water, extended into the heart of the golden bridge, leading the way into an unknown dreamscape.

Concurrently, within the confines of the Mystic Sky Beidou Seven Star Formation, the core of the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction began to glow, emitting a soft rotation. Bolstered by the enigmatic power of a certain divine beast, it ceaselessly worked to solidify and maintain the stability of the ‘Dream Attraction Bridge.’

‘It is complete!’

True Man Situ’s spirits soared instantly. With a subtle flick of his fingers, he channeled a surge of divine thought into the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction. Then, leveraging the artifact’s might, he nurtured Wenren Wan’s sea of consciousness and administered a pill designed to alleviate pain and fortify her spirit.

Wenren Wan’s agony subsided, and her eyes slowly closed, drawing her into a serene slumber.

It was as if she had stepped into the realm of dreams, embarking on a quest to find her sole child.

A sigh of relief escaped True Man Situ. He then turned his gaze towards the line of thirteen cultivators arrayed behind him. Each possessed distinct attire and bearing, yet all shared piercing gazes and formidable presences.

‘We may now venture into the dream.’

Including True Man Situ, the total contingent numbered fourteen – the chosen few designated for this perilous mission to ‘subdue’ the evil god.

The Great Dream Heavenly Attraction possessed the capability to ‘guide’ only a finite number of individuals.

Furthermore, the ‘consciousness bridges’ established through Wenren Wan also had restricted capacity.

Consequently, fourteen represented the absolute maximum for this ‘god-slaying’ undertaking.

These selected candidates were, as one might expect, chosen with utmost discernment.

Among the fourteen, ten had attained the Feather Transformation stage, while four had reached Hollow Void. Each had dedicated significant effort to the study of divine thought.

The ten Feather Transformation cultivators comprised individuals from various backgrounds: disciples of esteemed Sects, itinerant Taoists, Buddhist monks, a female True Person clad in white, an aged woman, a trio of brothers, and a burly man adorned with intricate runes upon his physique…

Some of these cultivators served as honored guest elders within major Sects located in the Qianxue State domain, having wholly dedicated themselves to the esoteric path of divinity.

Others were detached observers, drawn by an interest in the divine way, possessing profound ancestral knowledge passed down through their families.

And then there were the scattered cultivators, Taoists who roamed freely across state borders. In their formative years, they had encountered extraordinary fortunes, and through a twist of fate, had grasped certain divine skills. Since then, they had traversed the land, vanquishing malevolent entities and accumulating righteous merit.

As for the four Hollow Void experts.

One was the venerable patriarch of the Daluo Sect. Despite a potentially short temper and strained relations with the Taixu Gate, he harbored an intense loathing for evil. Moreover, he remained captivated by the Taixu Gate’s legendary Divine Thought Sword Transformation, prompting him to delve into theoretical aspects of the Divine Thought Sword Dao himself.

Whether these studies would prove effective remained uncertain, but at the very least, they offered a potential application.

Another was the patriarch of the Little Spirit Sect, one of the esteemed Qian Learning Hundred Gates. He possessed a rudimentary understanding of divine thought confrontation techniques. Aware that his life was drawing to a close, he sought to secure a prosperous future for his Sect.

Should the plan falter and he perish, there would be nothing more to regret.

However, if the mission succeeded and the Qianxue State preserved, his contribution would resonate, irrespective of his own fate.

The Little Spirit Sect had been promised a higher standing among the Qian Learning Hundred Gates, along with a substantially increased allocation of spirit stones.

This was the ultimate endeavor he could undertake for his Sect.

The remaining two included the patriarch of the Twelve Streams.

And the final Hollow Void expert hailed from a moderately sized Sect within Kun State.

The other Hollow Void Ancestors residing within the Qianxue State boundaries, despite their superior power, were deemed unsuitable for the inherent risks of this mission.

Certain among them might have mastered the Heavenly Mechanism Causality method, yet their expertise was limited to ‘deduction,’ lacking the practical application for repelling or vanquishing nefarious spirits through divine thought.

Every discipline has its specialized domain.

This was particularly crucial given the nature of their adversary – the ‘Evil God.’

Dispatching Hollow Void cultivators devoid of proficiency in the divine way to confront such a being would prove disastrously counterproductive.

It would be an unpredictable scenario, potentially leading to them either becoming adversaries or, worse, allies to the very entity they sought to oppose.

Furthermore, these Hollow Void Ancestors of the Qianxue State domain largely occupied positions of significant authority, bearing the weighty responsibility for the prosperity and survival of entire clans or Sects. Consequently, they were unable to commit to such extreme perils.The fourteen individuals, comprising ten cultivators at the Feather Transformation stage possessing remarkable divine sense and one or two refined divine thought skills, alongside four from the Hollow Void stage with slightly less potent divine thought skills but formidable Hollow Void divine sense, constituted the most formidable divine thought cultivator group achievable within the Qianxue State's borders at that juncture. Broadly speaking, this arrangement of divine way practitioners was exceptionally powerful, even verging on 'invincible.' However, True Man Situ's heart remained burdened. After all, their adversary this time was no common malevolent spirit... With all preparations finalized, True Man Situ was on the verge of departure when he was halted by Elder Master Xun. Elder Master Xun, after a moment of contemplation while gazing at True Man Situ, proposed, "Allow me to go instead." He was a fifth-grade Formation Master, having dedicated his life to the study of formations and, in his later years, poured his focus into the Heavenly Mechanism Causality skill. Though his combat prowess might be somewhat lacking, his Hollow Void divine sense foundation ensured he could undoubtedly be of assistance if he accompanied them. Furthermore, he was uneasy about leaving Mo Hua unattended. True Man Situ, however, shook his head. "I require you to oversee the Beidou Seven Stars Formation, Elder Xun, and also..." True Man Situ lowered his voice, "With Taixu Gate's Three Mountains united, the family is vast and cannot function without your guidance..." True Man Situ shared a deep understanding with Elder Master Xun. They had once engaged in discussions concerning the Heavenly Mechanism Causality and exchanged profound insights into Taoist cultivation. While they treated each other as equals in their daily interactions, functioning as both mentor and companion, a certain respectful etiquette governed their address. Elder Master Xun emitted a soft sigh and did not press the matter further. True Man Situ hesitated for a moment, deep in thought about something, before finally inquiring gently, "Elder Dugu, his situation..." Elder Master Xun's gaze turned sorrowful, and he simply shook his head. A profound sense of regret washed over True Man Situ. After considerable deliberation, he concluded that the sole divine thought technique possessing a genuine assurance of successfully vanquishing the evil god was the Taixu Gate's ancient, potent, and formidable Divine Thought Sword Technique—the Tai Xu Mind Transforming Sword True Jue. Moreover, it needed to be cultivated to its zenith, with all sword intent compressed into a singular point, leading to the ultimate Divine Thought Sword Move: Godslaying Sword. Whether wielded with Hollow Void divine thought, or even Feather Transformation divine thought, the Tai Xu God-Slaying Sword Technique would indeed present a significant opportunity to utterly annihilate the newly manifested, yet undeveloped, Evil God True Embryo while still within its embryonic state. Sadly, however... The solitary individual capable of advancing the Divine Thought Sword Transformation to the 'God-slaying' realm was Elder Dugu, who remained confined within the Sword Tomb, his existence as precarious as a candle flickering in the wind. This formidable sword technique had been interred, destined to remain unseen by the world. Consequently, within Taixu Gate, beyond the Feather Transformation stage, no one possessed the capacity to execute the Divine Thought Sword Transformation any longer. True Man Situ was overwhelmed with emotion, reflecting upon the current fate of the once-illustrious and unparalleled Dugu Patriarch of Taixu Gate. A sense of shared misfortune with others' plights filled his heart with sorrow. Those who chose the path of divine thought had become ensnared in karmic entanglements they should have avoided, ultimately finding it exceedingly difficult to meet a favorable end, and even the hope of a peaceful conclusion seemed like an unattainable luxury. True Man Situ sighed, ceasing further speech, but solemnly clasped his hands in a gesture of respect towards Elder Master Xun. This farewell carried the uncertainty of life or death. If death claimed them, then so be it. If they survived, their existence might not truly be considered living. Elder Master Xun, his expression equally grave, reciprocated the solemn bow. The multitude of other Hollow Void Ancestors also rose, bowing towards True Man Situ and the remaining thirteen cultivators of the Feather Transformation and Hollow Void realms. True Man Situ and his companions returned the respectful gesture. Subsequently, all actions proceeded as meticulously planned. Thirteen divine thought cultivators, accompanying True Man Situ, entered the Mystic Sky Beidou Seven Star Formation. Utilizing the Great Dream Heavenly Attraction, bound by the intimate connection between mother and child, they established a conduit with their divine senses. Collectively, their primordial spirits ventured forth from their physical forms, invading the nascent nightmare of the evil god, their objective to extinguish this world-threatening embryo in its very inception...