The Quest for Immortality Chapter 2382: Miracle (part 2)
Previously on The Quest for Immortality...
In an instant, Mo Hua found himself encircled by a vast legion of Demon Monsters, their numbers swelling until they reached the precipice of an abyss.
Clutching Yu Er, Mo Hua stepped off the Demon Monster-laden path onto the cliff's edge. Casting a final, soft command over his shoulder, he departed without a backward glance.
Behind him, countless Demon Monsters clawed at the earth and stones, causing the cliff face to crumble bit by bit.
The entrance to Yanluo Mountain was utterly sealed by the cascading mountain debris...
Emerging from Yanluo Mountain, the world unfurled anew.
At long last, Mo Hua had managed to extricate Yu Er, the Divine Fetus, from the clutches of the Evil God's nightmare, from the deepest recesses of the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation, and from the combined efforts of four Feather Transformation cultivators, hundreds of Golden Core Demon cultivators, and a myriad of Sect Demon Cultivators, ultimately achieving a perilous escape.
After days of confinement, the light of day was once more a welcome sight.
Mo Hua tilted his head to gaze at the sky.
Yet, the heavens remained a somber crimson, with Evil Qi swirling like clouds and a sea of blood obscuring the sky, not a single ray of sunlight piercing through.
Mo Hua counted the moments on his fingers and mused silently:"Soon..."
Yu Er had succumbed to unconsciousness shortly after her fall into the Abyss.
Without further hesitation, Mo Hua placed the temporarily unconscious Yu Er onto his back, descended into the Abyss, and began his arduous journey away from Yanluo Mountain and the Desolate Heaven Blood Sacrifice Formation, setting his sights on the Qian Learning State Boundary.
...
Deep within the Abyss of Yanluo Mountain.
A chaotic surge of Demon Monsters and surging Demonic Qi.
Some time after Mo Hua's departure, the unrest began to subside slightly.
Suddenly, a dark golden light flared, and a Golden Corpse emerged, systematically annihilating the surrounding Demon Monsters.
Following this, the Evil Qi of a demonic sword emanated, accompanied by an astonishing surge of Blood Qi.
The Feather Transformation cultivators from Yin Corpse Valley, the Elder from the Demon Sword Sect, Shangguan Wang, and Mr. Tu—these four beings at the Feather Transformation stage—emerged from the Abyss one after another.
Though submerged by the torrent of Demon Monsters and savaged by voracious maws, their lives were not truly extinguished.
However, the four were grievously wounded, their bodies covered in scars and disfigurements, a testament to the severe injuries they had sustained.
The Feather Transformation realm, also known as the True Man stage, was not so easily overcome.
In most regions, Feather Transformation cultivators stood as formidable figures.
Within prominent Great Families and Sects, they might hold the position of Patriarch.
In lesser territories, a cultivator at the Feather Transformation Realm was sufficient to establish an entire Sect.
Yet, here were these four Feather Transformation cultivators, reduced to a sorry state, their hearts burning with fury.
Yu Er was their objective.
The prospect of wielding the Divine Fetus to command the Demon Path was a coveted prize for all of them.
But in their clash, like clam and snipe, a third party—a mysterious and unpredictable cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Realm—had unexpectedly intervened and seized their prize, leaving them empty-handed.
However, beyond their anger, a chilling realization settled into their hearts.
The final moments, when Mo Hua, holding the Evil Embryo, commanded the Demon Monsters, left an indelible mark on the minds of all the Feather Transformation cultivators present.
The Elder from the Demon Sword Sect, his eyes sharp, fixed his gaze upon Mr. Tu, demanding an explanation:
"Mr. Tu, are you truly revealing all you know about this brat's origins?"
"Normally, a cultivator of this age, no matter their innate talent or potential, could never possess such capabilities."
"To hold deities hostage, to perceive the depths of the human heart, and to command thousands of Demon Monsters..."
"Such feats are nothing short of miraculous."
"Who... is this individual, really?"
Mr. Tu remained silent for a brief interval before slowly articulating: "He... is not human."
The Elder from the Demon Sword Sect's eyes widened incredulously, "What do you mean by that?"
Mr. Tu dropped all pretense and stated indifferently:
"This young man named 'Mo Hua' is also a deity—no, to be precise, a terrifying 'Fierce God' resides within him. He is merely a vessel, a puppet flesh fetus for the Fierce God."
The expression of the Elder from the Demon Sword Sect shifted dramatically.
A spark ignited in the clouded eyes of the Feather Transformation cultivator from Yin Corpse Valley.
Shangguan Wang was similarly struck with astonishment.
As an elder of the Shangguan Family, he had an earlier understanding of Mo Hua, initially believing him to be an exceptionally gifted Loose Cultivator, a genius specializing in formations. Now, however, Mo Hua was revealed to be a 'Divine Fetus' himself.
A fetus of a Fierce God.
It was no wonder Mr. Tu harbored such apprehension, nor why the Divine Lord placed such immense trust in him.
It explained why every word and action seemingly defied the ordinary, appearing as 'miracles'...
The Feather Transformation cultivator from Yin Corpse Valley spoke with a cold edge: "Why did Mr. Tu not disclose such a critical piece of information earlier?"
Had he known this outcome sooner, he would have undeniably resorted to any measure, by any means necessary, to obtain this Mo Hua.
Mr. Tu perceived his thoughts clearly, yet all he offered was a cold, sneering scoff.
The atmosphere grew somewhat tense, and after a brief pause, the elder representing the Demon Sword Sect spoke slowly:
"Our primary objective is to devise a method to reclaim the Divine Lord. We absolutely cannot permit him to fall into the clutches of Qianxue’s forces. Furthermore, his continued proximity to the Divine Fetus Mo Hua presents a significant danger..."
"At this juncture, we must put aside all prior animosities. Our Demon Path shall unite as one."
Each individual maintained a composed demeanor, their minds occupied with various considerations, yet none voiced any dissent.
Those in attendance, be they Elder Demons from Feather Transformation or esteemed elders from once-powerful Great Families, were solely focused on 'profit,' unconcerned with fleeting grievances or disputes.
Even though they had been fiercely contending for the Divine Lord moments before, the circumstances had now shifted, leading them to readily forge an alliance without regard for past enmities.
"Very well," Mr. Tu assented with a nod.
The Feather Transformation elder from Yin Corpse Valley inquired, "Mr. Tu, what are your subsequent plans?"
Mr. Tu responded with indifference, "We belong to the Demon Path; in the doctrines of the Demon Path, there is but a single principle... annihilation!"
"Despite encountering certain unforeseen events that caused our plan to deviate, the Divine Lord has indeed descended to this realm; of this fact, there is no doubt."
"We shall simply proceed with the execution of our original plan..."
Mr. Tu's gaze intensified, growing cold. "Expedite the Blood Sacrifice Array with utmost effort, forge strategic alliances, establish a complete blockade, and then launch an assault upon the Qianxue State Boundary, initiating widespread slaughter."
"The greater the number of lives extinguished, the heavier the sins of killing become, and the more potent the formation will grow."