The Quest for Immortality

Mo Hua went separately to the Dao Court and the Dao Soldier Division, inviting Chief Supervisor Zhou, Commander Yang, and Zhang Lan to Elder Yu’s home, and shared his plan:

To establish a grand array and kill Feng Xi.

The mention of ”grand array” left Zhang Lan and the others in silence.

They never imagined that this was what Mo Hua wanted to discuss.

Elder Yu knew about it, but he might not fully understand what a grand array was. However, they were clear about it.

A grand array was a large-scale formation that every sect and clan in the cultivation world dreamed of establishing.

With a grand array, the foundation of a clan or sect would be secured.

Under the restrictions of the Dao Law, activating a grand array would nearly guarantee an invincible position, making them fearless against attacks from other forces or enemies.

Among the thousands of sects and clans in the cultivation world, only a few had the foundation to build a protective grand array.

Killing a great demon was extremely difficult, but establishing a grand array was not any easier.

For a moment, no one knew how to respond.

Finally, Zhang Lan weakly asked, ”Can you draw a grand array?”

”I can!” Mo Hua nodded.

Everyone fell silent again, unsure if Mo Hua was joking.

It was as absurd as a first-grade Qi refining cultivator claiming to be a Foundation Building cultivator the next day.

But considering Mo Hua’s talent in arrays, it wasn’t entirely impossible. After all, they had witnessed Mo Hua’s exceptional talent in arrays.

Moreover, Mo Hua wouldn’t joke about something like this.

Elder Yu saw their hesitation and stated, ”Our Demon Hunters have already agreed...”

Being the only Foundation Building Elder, his agreement meant that the Demon Hunters agreed.

”...But this matter is significant and requires further discussion with everyone,” Elder Yu sought their opinions again.

Zhang Lan and the others exchanged glances, thinking that Elder Yu’s trust in Mo Hua was remarkable to agree so readily.

Though they also trusted Mo Hua, they had concerns from the perspectives of the Dao Court and the Dao Soldier Division.

Commander Yang hesitated and asked Mo Hua, ”Can you really draw it?”

It wasn’t that he didn’t believe him, but the matter seemed too fantastical.

”I can.”

Mo Hua nodded and, after speaking, went to the hall, selected an empty spot, and spread out the array hub he had drawn on the ground.

Seeing it, Zhang Lan and the others were shocked.

What kind of array was this?

It was extremely complex and large, with a structure they had never seen before.

”This is the hub of the grand array. I tried drawing it,” Mo Hua explained.

Upon hearing this, they were even more shocked.

This was just the hub?

How large and complex would the full array be if this was just the hub? Could it really be a grand array?

They began to believe him a bit more.

But this was a significant matter, and they couldn’t decide lightly.

Chief Supervisor Zhou said, ”We need to consider this further before making a decision.”

Mo Hua nodded, expecting this. The establishment of a grand array was challenging, and decisions had to be made cautiously.

”But it’s best to hurry; that pig won’t wait,” Mo Hua reminded.

Constructing the grand array would take time. Once Feng Xi absorbed enough blood qi and descended the mountain to feed, it would be too late to build the array.

”Don’t worry, we will decide in a few days,” Chief Supervisor Zhou nodded.

Afterwards, everyone left, and Chief Supervisor Zhou took Commander Yang and Zhang Lan to the Dao Court, found a quiet room, and asked seriously:

”What do you think?”

Zhang Lan had been thinking all the way, and now, with a serious expression, he said:

”We can try!”

Commander Yang was surprised, ”Aren’t you agreeing too hastily?”

”Not hastily,” Zhang Lan shook his head, ”The key points are clear, and the pros and cons are understood. If we spend time thinking, it’s not really thinking, just hesitating.”

”Ultimately, it’s just that we don’t dare to decide.”

Chief Supervisor Zhou and Commander Yang fell silent.

From the perspective of independent cultivators, taking a risk offered more hope.

But from the perspective of the Dao Court and the Dao Soldier Division, especially given their positions, making this decision was difficult.

If they failed, they would be held accountable.

Chief Supervisor Zhou planned to retire in the Dao Court, and Commander Yang aimed to advance in the Dao Soldier Division. Taking such a risk was not rational.

Moreover, constructing the grand array depended on Mo Hua’s ability to draw it.

Even if he could draw the array hub, it didn’t guarantee he could build the grand array. And whether the hub was indeed for a grand array and if it would work was beyond their knowledge as non-array masters.

Even ordinary array masters might not understand it.

Array formations were profound for ordinary cultivators, and grand arrays were equally profound for array masters.

Commander Yang asked, ”Do you really trust Mo Hua?”

Zhang Lan nodded, ”I trust him.”

Looking at Commander Yang, he continued, ”You know Mo Hua well, but not thoroughly. You don’t know how extraordinary his talent in arrays is. I do. If he is confident, it’s almost certain...”

Commander Yang still had doubts, ”Do you really think he can draw a grand array?”

Zhang Lan shook his head, ”I trust Mo Hua, but I don’t think he can draw a grand array.”

Commander Yang couldn’t help but roll his eyes, ”Do you hear yourself?”

Zhang Lan said seriously, ”I trust Mo Hua has a solution. If he says he can draw a grand array, then he can. But it may not be him who draws it...”

Commander Yang was puzzled, then had an epiphany, ”You mean...”

Zhang Lan hinted, ”Mo Hua has a mentor.”

Chief Supervisor Zhou and Commander Yang were startled, then understood.

That made sense!

Even with Mo Hua’s exceptional talent, claiming he could draw a grand array was still hard to believe.

Even if they wanted to believe, they couldn’t.

But if Mo Hua couldn’t draw it, someone else could.

Mo Hua had a mysterious teacher teaching him arrays.

Teaching someone like Mo Hua indicated this teacher’s profound expertise in arrays, making it reasonable to draw a grand array.

A great demon appearing would prompt this expert to intervene through Mo Hua to construct a grand array to resist the disaster.

This reasoning was logical.

It made more sense than a young array master drawing a grand array himself...

An expert secretly drawing a grand array to slay the demon.

They felt much reassured.

Zhang Lan speculated, ”Mo Hua’s teacher probably wants to remain hidden and thus let Mo Hua handle it.”

Commander Yang nodded in agreement, ”That’s typical of experts; they act discreetly, not wanting attention.”

Chief Supervisor Zhou sighed, ”This is a blessing for the cultivators of Tongxian City.”

”But there’s still one question,” Commander Yang said, puzzled:

”This expert seems unrelated to Tongxian City. Why help us build a grand array to fight a great demon? Is it just out of kindness?”

Everyone frowned.

Chief Supervisor Zhou thought for a moment, then his eyes lit up, and he said slowly:

”This expert has two purposes: saving the people of Tongxian City and guiding Mo Hua, involving him in building the grand array to ensure he becomes the master arrayist of the grand array in the future!”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lan and Commander Yang were moved.

Mo Hua’s teacher had such high hopes for him!

Master arrayists of grand arrays were always those with extraordinary skills and extensive knowledge, leading other array masters!

Chief Supervisor Zhou continued:

”So, building the grand array helps the cultivators of Tongxian City and assists Mo Hua, allowing him to gain experience and insight from participating in its construction, laying the foundation for him to become a master arrayist.”

Becoming a master arrayist was significant, especially since it paved the way for Mo Hua.

Commander Yang immediately nodded, ”I agree!”

Chief Supervisor Zhou nodded, ”Good! We all agree to build the grand array!”

The three decided, and that night Chief Supervisor Zhou wrote a note and sent it to Mo Hua. The note simply read: ”The grand array can be built.”

Though simple and hastily written, it bore Chief Supervisor Zhou’s seal.

It was an official response.

Mo Hua was surprised, thinking it would take a few more days, but he didn’t expect such a quick reply.

Moreover, Chief Supervisor Zhou and the others agreed so readily to build the grand array...

Why?

Mo Hua pondered but couldn’t link it to Mr. Zhuang. He thought they simply trusted him!

Feeling deeply moved, Mo Hua also felt the weight of responsibility, his small shoulders heavy with the burden. He silently vowed:

”I must build the grand array, kill Feng Xi, and not let everyone down!”

But Mo Hua wondered, what if they couldn’t kill him?

Mr. Zhuang said, nothing is absolute; there are always unexpected events...

If they couldn’t kill Feng Xi, it would be a huge problem.

Mo Hua frowned.

Since everyone trusted him, he had to plan meticulously, leaving no gaps.

Even if there were surprises, he needed to be prepared in advance.

Mo Hua thought deeply and gradually came up with an idea.

He had a trump card—array collapse.

Mo Hua looked up at the deep mountains, his eyes flashing with a cold light.

If the Five Elements Demon-Slaying Array couldn’t kill the great demon, he would collapse the array, sending Feng Xi to the heavens!