The Quest for Immortality Chapter 2397: Fateful Evilness of Karma, A Thought Between Immortal and Demon (part 3)

Even those who had witnessed and personally experienced the myriad causes and effects of the world were still astonished, holding their breath, and gazing blankly at Mo Hua.

It was only when Mo Hua’s aura settled, his breathing grew even, and the danger passed that the two finally relaxed, exhaling gently.

Elder Master Xun cautiously checked Mo Hua’s pulse and, feeling reassured, finally let out a sigh of relief.

He then produced a translucent golden pill, administered it to Mo Hua, and burned another Calming Incense. Once the soothing fragrance filled the air, he and True Man Situ departed the cave.

Outside the cave, with the door secured and the Formation sealed, the two dared not stray far. They simply set up a table in the courtyard, brewed some tea, and took a moment to rest.

True Man Situ took a sip of tea, feeling invigorated, and let out a deep sigh. He suddenly realized his entire Taoist robe was drenched in cold sweat and couldn't help but offer a wry smile:

"Truly, in this world, there exists someone with such a..."

Unable to find the right words, True Man Situ could only heave another sigh, "Such an... 'astounding fate that moves heaven and earth, making Ghost Gods weep'..."

"Today, it's fair to say we've truly 'seen the world'..."

Elder Master Xun remained silent for a while before also sighing, "I never expected..."

He felt he had begun to understand this child Mo Hua, yet the more he learned, the more he recognized how little he truly knew.

Corpse Mountain, Taoist Demon, Evil Embryo, fateful malevolence... With such terrifying karmic entanglements, an ordinary cultivator, if caught in even one, would meet a dire end.

Yet, Mo Hua's body harbored a multitude of them.

If it wasn't something profoundly terrifying, it seemed unworthy even to associate with him...

Elder Master Xun's expression was already tinged with a certain numbness.

True Man Situ, too, sipped his hot tea, suppressing his overwhelming shock.

The yard fell silent for a time.

After an unknown duration, True Man Situ frowned once more and stated, "This matter... is far from concluded..."

Elder Master Xun was slightly taken aback, realizing True Man Situ's implication, and also furrowed his brows.

True Man Situ's voice turned exceptionally solemn, "His fate is beyond description, even by the standards of 'great ominousness'."

The omen of great ominousness refers to a person's destiny.

Now, this particular fate was already difficult to classify as 'human'.

"None of these Evil Spirits are easily dealt with, and with all of them gathered together, they not only portend extreme ill fortune but also form an incredibly terrifying 'breeding venom' situation."

Ultimately, what kind of 'venom' would be bred, no one could truly say.

But to breed 'venom' using Corpse Mountain, Taoist Demon, Evil Embryo, and the world's deadly malevolence... It required no great effort to understand just how terrifying it would be.

True Man Situ felt a tingling sensation at the back of his neck.

"At present..." True Man Situ took a shallow breath, "Now, with Earth Dao Meaning protecting him, and Qian Path fortune providing balance, Mo Hua's fate is temporarily stable. However, these Evil Spirits are merely 'balanced' for now, fundamentally unable to be eliminated. Once..."

True Man Situ's voice quivered slightly, "Once disturbed by external forces or if his internal Taoist Heart falters, breaking this equilibrium, then these ominous Evil Spirits within his fate will undoubtedly 'rise again from the ashes'."

"Mo Hua will also suffer a much fiercer backlash... Today's 'demonization' will recur, potentially with even greater intensity..."

"When that time arrives..."

True Man Situ's face grew pale, his will to continue faltering.

Elder Master Xun's face was also cast in a deep shadow.

Both salvation and destruction on the grand scale of karmic cause and effect converged within a single individual.

One thought could bring salvation to the world.

Another thought could annihilate all beings.

Causes and effects were unpredictable, heavenly secrets difficult to discern, fortune fluctuated wildly, and how Mo Hua's fate would ultimately unfold was truly... beyond anyone's forecast.

"There is another issue..."

True Man Situ spoke again with resolute tones, "Even if this fate, under the blessing of the world's fortune, can stabilize and no longer turn for the worse, it might still subtly influence this child's temperament."

"Especially, that deadly malevolence will invisibly imbue him with brutality, ferocity, bloodlust, and a propensity to kill at the slightest provocation..."

"Over time, he will still become... a Great Demon responsible for widespread slaughter..."

True Man Situ's tone turned icy.

Elder Master Xun frowned deeply, inquiring of True Man Situ:

"What is the typical procedure under the Law of Heavenly Mechanism Causality for cultivators bearing such a fate?"

True Man Situ remained silent for a moment, then slowly responded:

"The records in Mystery Valley state that cultivators with such fateful malevolence... their temperament is prone to drastic changes, the variables in their lives are too numerous, the dangers too high. Nine times out of ten, they will succumb to Evil Qi, transforming into bloodthirsty Demon Heads."

"Following convention, the course of action is..."

True Man Situ paused momentarily before stating with a cold tone, "We must prevent future troubles by eradicating these latent dangers from Evil Spirits while they are still in their infancy."

Elder Master Xun’s eyelids twitched.

True Man Situ let out another sigh. "However, these actions... do not quite suit Mo Hua. Mo Hua's destiny is significantly more brutal than many others, and with the Qian Path fortune bestowed upon him, the situation becomes even more convoluted. It's not as simple as eradicating it just like that."

Even if it truly became a significant threat...

True Man Situ simply could not bring himself to do it.

Mo Hua had once saved his life; he could not repay kindness with animosity.

Elder Master Xun was even less likely to bear such a burden.

Mo Hua was cherished by him more than his own grandson.

Unless Mo Hua were to transform into an unparalleled villainous demon one day, neither True Man Situ nor Elder Master Xun would be able to bring themselves to hunt him down.

Elder Master Xun pondered for a spell before sighing deeply, "Discussing these matters now is perhaps premature. Let us wait until Mo Hua awakens before we speak of it again."

True Man Situ nodded in agreement.

The two ceased their conversation, focusing instead on their tea. Yet, it was clear they were both preoccupied, a shadow of worry etched upon their brows.

Meanwhile, beyond the mountain's borders, the winds and clouds shifted dramatically.

The Blood Sacrifice Array was dismantled, and the Demon Cultivators were annihilated, igniting a maelstrom of tremors, suspicions, disputes, and a myriad of ensuing complications.

However, all these external turmoil had no bearing on Taixu Gate.

Following Elder Master Xun's directives, Taixu Gate maintained a strict closure of its mountain gates, severing ties with all external disturbances and preventing any entanglement with ensuing karmic calculations.

While dark currents surged outside, within the hallowed grounds of Taixu Gate, from the revered ancestors down to the newest disciples, every single individual's sole concern was Mo Hua's safety.

Finally, after seven full days had passed, within the ancestral cave located at the rear of Taixu's mountain, Mo Hua, who had been in a deep slumber, slowly opened his eyes.

His fated path was reflected in his gaze.

The deadly malevolence and the profound Qian Path fortune had merged, intertwining darkness and light as they flowed gently.