Chapter 1086: Divine Miracle
Chapter 1086: Divine Miracle
Mo Hua clutched Yu'er and plunged into the abyss. The two tiny figures were instantly swallowed by the surging tide of the Fleshfiend Horde.
Divine Sovereign!
Master Tu's pupils dilated, and without a second thought, he leaped into the bottomless pit of demons.
Shangguan Wang hesitated for a moment.
These demons, bred in the Blood River, obeyed only the commands of the Evil Deity. Beyond that, they were driven by nothing but bloodlust and the instinct to kill.
No cultivator, not even Master Tu, could command them.
And this was the Third-Rank Domain Boundary, the Ascendant Inability to Soar. Once they leaped into the abyss of demons, they would surely be devoured by these flesh-eating abominations.
But the desire for Immortal Blessing ran deep in their bones.
The unwavering faith in the Divine Sovereign was deeply ingrained in Shangguan Wang's heart.
After a brief hesitation, Shangguan Wang also leaped into the abyss, sword in hand.
The Demon Sword Sect Elder and Valley of Yin Corpses Yu Hua followed suit, leaping into the abyss.
One of them coveted Yu'er, the Evil Deity's vessel, while the other had designs not only on Yu'er but also on Mo Hua, who possessed the Corpse King's Karmic Retribution.
The four Yu Hua plunged into the abyss, surrounded by a sea of demons.
The countless Fleshfiend Horde, driven by instinct, charged at the four cultivators. In the blink of an eye, they were torn apart by blood-clawed hands, Sword Qi, the Golden Corpse, and the Demon Sword.
Blood splattered everywhere, and the spreading blood attracted even more demons, a never-ending tide.
The demons were like a surging sea, and the four Yu Hua were like rocks in the waves.
They braced themselves against the demon tide, relentlessly slaughtering the demons that surged toward them.
At the same time, they expanded their divine perception, searching for Mo Hua and Yu'er in the depths of the abyss.
They couldn't understand what had possessed Mo Hua to jump into the abyss.
They were also deeply worried that Yu'er might be devoured by the demons.
Although Yu'er was the vessel of the Evil Deity and, in theory, the master of the demons, the Evil Deity had just been born and hadn't fully fused. In such a situation, anything could go wrong.
If the Divine Vessel was endangered and devoured, the Evil Deity would lose its physical form and risk losing control.
They would have committed a grave sin against the deity, and their carefully laid plans would come to naught.
Thus, Master Tu, Shangguan Wang, Valley of Yin Corpses Yu Hua, and the Demon Sword Sect Elder, all deeply cultivated Yu Hua, were gravely concerned and anxious.
Suddenly, a foul wind swept by, and a demon lunged at them.
Master Tu's hand transformed into bone spines, impaling the demon, which he then flung aside. He fixed his gaze ahead, and his pupils contracted sharply.
Mo Hua!
At the bottom of the valley, not far from a stone wall, Mo Hua stood at the edge of a cliff, holding Yu'er.
He was surrounded by bizarre demons.
These demons did not attack but instead snarled and roared at Mo Hua, whether out of fear or defiance.
Or perhaps they were trying to…
“Surrender?”
Master Tu's heart skipped a beat.
In the next instant, a divine command spread, as if a "sovereign" had issued an order.
Countless demons willingly crawled to Mo Hua's feet, using their bodies to form a bridge, lifting Mo Hua upward.
Master Tu's expression turned to shock, and he immediately transformed into a foul wind, rushing toward Mo Hua.
Shangguan Wang, Valley of Yin Corpses Yu Hua, and the Demon Sword Sect Elder also unleashed their respective abilities, some aiming to seize Yu'er from Mo Hua's arms, others to capture Mo Hua.
Just then, Mo Hua turned his gaze and looked at them.
His eyes, a blend of gold, black, and white, were cold and godlike, sinister and demonic.
The four Yu Hua felt a chill run through their hearts.
Mo Hua slowly raised his hand, pointed at them, and uttered a single word:
“Go!”
Though the word was spoken softly, it carried the weight of supreme authority.
Instantly, a thunderous roar echoed, and the entire abyss began to boil.
Countless Fleshfiend Horde, as if obeying the Divine Sovereign's command, surged forward, piling on top of each other, forming a terrifying wave of demons that crashed down on the four Yu Hua.
In an instant, the four Yu Hua were swallowed by the demon wave.
One by one, the demons fearlessly pounced on Master Tu, only to be torn apart, but more demons immediately replaced them.
Master Tu slaughtered one after another, but the more he killed, the more demons came.
He was overwhelmed by the endless tide of demons he had himself bred.
In the end, he could only catch a glimpse of Mo Hua through the gaps between the demons.
In the depths of the abyss, where blood flowed and darkness reigned, Mo Hua stood calm, holding Yu'er.
The demons, like a surging tide, lay prostrate before him.
More demons willingly crawled to his feet, forming a staircase with their bodies, lifting Mo Hua higher, away from the endless abyss.
At that moment, Mo Hua held supreme power, as if he were the true master of the countless demons.
The true "Divine Sovereign" of the Wasteland!
He was the true Evil Deity of the Wasteland!
Witnessing this, Master Tu's pupils trembled, and he was left in utter disbelief.
In this state of shock, Master Tu was completely swallowed by the demons, sinking into darkness.
Shangguan Wang and the others met the same fate, overwhelmed by the demon tide.
The demons, using their own flesh and blood, continued to lift Mo Hua higher.
Thus, Mo Hua, carried by the demons, rose steadily until he reached the edge of the cliff.
Mo Hua, holding Yu'er, stepped off the demon staircase and onto the cliff, glanced back, and issued his final command before leaving without looking back.
Behind him, the demons gnawed at the earth and stone, causing the cliff to crumble and collapse, sealing the entrance to Geese-Falling Mountain.
Leaving Geese-Falling Mountain, the world opened up.
Finally, Mo Hua had rescued Yu'er, the Divine Vessel, from the depths of the Heaven-Sundering Blood Rite Formation, the clutches of the four Yu Hua, and the countless Demon Path cultivators, and escaped to freedom.
After being imprisoned for so many days, he finally saw the light of day again.
Mo Hua looked up at the sky.
But the sky was still a blood-red hue, filled with evil energy and blood, blocking out the sunlight.
Mo Hua calculated the time, muttering to himself:
“Soon…”
Yu'er had fallen unconscious after the plunge into the abyss.
Mo Hua, without hesitation, placed the unconscious Yu'er on his back and began to walk away from Geese-Falling Mountain, away from the Heaven-Sundering Blood Rite Formation, toward Qian Xue Prefecture.
...
In the depths of Geese-Falling Mountain, the demons were in turmoil, and the demonic energy was surging.
After Mo Hua's departure, it took some time for the chaos to subside.
Suddenly, a dark golden light appeared, and a Golden Corpse slaughtered all the surrounding demons.
Then came the evil aura of the Demon Sword and the overwhelming blood energy.
Valley of Yin Corpses Yu Hua, the Demon Sword Sect Elder, Shangguan Wang, and Master Tu, the four Yu Hua, one by one, emerged from the abyss.
Though they had been overwhelmed by the demon tide and bitten by the demons, they were not truly killed.
But they were covered in wounds and blood, clearly suffering significant injuries.
Yu Hua was a realm of true immortals, not easily slain.
In most regions, Yu Hua was already a top-tier figure.
In some middle-tier families and sects, Yu Hua was a patriarch.
Even in some small regions, a Jade Splendor Domain cultivator was enough to found a sect.
But now, these four Yu Hua were in a wretched state, filled with anger.
They wanted Yu'er.
They all desired to control the Divine Vessel and command the Demon Path.
But in their struggle, they had been outmaneuvered by a mysterious young cultivator of the Zhu Ji realm.
But beneath their anger, there was also a chill of fear.
Especially the final scene, where Mo Hua, holding the evil fetus, commanded the demons, left a deep impression on the four Yu Hua.
The Demon Sword Sect Elder, with a sharp gaze, turned to Master Tu and demanded:
“Master Tu, did you not tell us the truth about this boy?”
“A young cultivator, no matter how talented, could never have such abilities.”
“Commanding a deity, reading hearts, and making countless demons bow to him...”
“Such actions are nothing short of a ‘divine miracle.’”
“Who is this boy?”
Master Tu remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, “He... is not human.”
The Demon Sword Sect Elder's eyes widened. “What do you mean?”
Master Tu, no longer hiding the truth, said coldly:
“This boy, Mo Hua, is a deity, or more accurately, his body is possessed by a terrifying ‘Malevolent God.’ He is the puppet vessel of the Malevolent God.”
The Demon Sword Sect Elder's face changed.
Valley of Yin Corpses Yu Hua's murky eyes sparkled.
Shangguan Wang was also startled.
As an elder of the Shangguan Clan, he had known about Mo Hua for a long time. Initially, he thought Mo Hua was just a lucky independent cultivator, a genius in array formations. But now, it turned out that Mo Hua was also a Divine Vessel, the vessel of a Malevolent God.
No wonder Master Tu was so wary of him, and the Divine Sovereign trusted him so much.
No wonder his every action was like a “divine miracle”...
Valley of Yin Corpses Yu Hua said coldly, “Why didn't you inform us of such an important matter, Master Tu?”
If he had known earlier, he would have spared no effort to claim Mo Hua for himself.
Master Tu, seeing through his thoughts, only sneered.
The atmosphere was tense. After a moment, the Demon Sword Sect Elder said slowly:
“We must first try to reclaim the Divine Sovereign. We cannot let him fall into the hands of the Qian study faction, or even worse, let him remain with the Divine Vessel, Mo Hua, which could be dangerous.”
“At this critical moment, we must set aside our differences and unite as the Demon Path.”
Everyone remained calm, each with their own thoughts, but no one objected.
They were all old demons of the Jade Splendor Domain, former powerful elders of great families, who cared only about “interests” and would not let personal grudges stand in the way.
Even though they had just fought each other to the death for the Divine Sovereign, the change in circumstances now made them willing to put aside their differences and join forces.
"Very well." Master Tu nodded.
Yu Hua of the Valley of Yin Corpses asked, "Master Tu, what are your plans next?"
Master Tu replied with a cold demeanor, "We are of the Demon Path. Naturally, our actions revolve around one word... kill!"
"Although some unexpected events have thrown our plans off course, the Divine Sovereign has indeed descended. This is beyond doubt."
"All we need to do is continue with our original plan..."
Master Tu's gaze turned icy, "We will expand the Blood Sacrifice Formation, form alliances, and complete the blockade. Then, we will launch a full-scale assault on Qian Xue Prefecture, causing mass slaughter."
"The more people we kill, the heavier the karmic retribution, and the stronger the formation will become."
"Once we breach Qian Xue Prefecture and secure the spiritual mines of Dry Dragon Mountain, this entire land will become a breeding ground for evil, with blood covering the sky..."
"At that time, the Divine Sovereign will surely return to his rightful place."
"Of course, before that, I will use the maze array of the Heaven-Sundering Blood Rite Formation to continuously locate the Divine Sovereign and retrieve him as soon as possible."
Yu Hua of the Valley of Yin Corpses nodded, "If we capture Qian Xue Prefecture, I will forge a city of corpses, using the bodies of the Jin Gang Sect, Longding Gate, and other cultivation sects to nurture my Golden Corpse."
The Demon Sword Sect Elder also looked eagerly, "I will build a Mountain of Sword Slaves, right above the entrance of the Three Mountains of the Void, harnessing the sword qi of the ancient sect of Qian Study to nurture the ancient Demon Sword of the Demon Sword Sect."
Master Tu nodded, "Very well."
Shangguan Wang's gaze turned cold, "I want to become the head of the Shangguan Clan and create a Demon Path family."
Master Tu also nodded, "That is only natural."
After reaching an agreement, the four Yu Hua turned and left Geese-Falling Mountain, heading deeper into the Heaven-Sundering Blood Rite Formation.
They were determined to continue activating the formation to complete their grand Demon Path ambitions.
If successful, they would establish an eternal Demon Path legacy.
Even if they failed, they could still use the Blood Sacrifice Formation to create more karmic retribution, taking a large chunk of Qian Xue Prefecture's resources.
Even if the Blood Sacrifice Formation was eventually destroyed, they could withdraw and, with their experience, spread the entire blood sacrifice process throughout the cultivation world, ensuring that all living beings would feel the despair and fear brought by the Divine Sovereign...
The Divine Sovereign had temporarily left, but he would return sooner or later.
The path of the Demon Path was bound to be tortuous, and the future was certainly dark.
Everyone was immersed in their grand ambitions.
But just a few steps in, Master Tu's gaze sharpened as he sensed something, and he asked, "Why has Qian Study suddenly gone quiet?"
"They have retreated", the Demon Sword Sect Elder said.
"Retreated?" Master Tu's pupils constricted, sensing something unusual, "Why would they retreat?"
Yu Hua of the Valley of Yin Corpses sneered, "A bunch of lapdogs from Dao Ting Si, and pampered pigs from the Orthodox Path sects. It's only natural that they would be afraid in such a life-and-death battle."
"They would be complacent without fame or profit, but once their interests are at stake, Dao Ting Si would turn into rabid dogs", Master Tu shook his head. "The Heaven-Sundering Blood Rite Formation threatens their foundations. They would never let it go unchecked out of fear. There must be something strange going on..."
Yu Hua of the Valley of Yin Corpses' gaze turned cold, "Is Qian Study planning a major move? Do they want to catch us all in one fell swoop?"
"It's not impossible..." Master Tu frowned, a trace of wariness in his expression. "Don't underestimate the old 'ancestors' of Qian Xue Prefecture. They are the true foundations of the sects and families, with deep and unfathomable plans..."
"Then..."
Master Tu's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he said in a grave voice, "Have all the demon sect disciples hold their positions and not venture out..."
Master Tu's gaze trembled, "I need to investigate further..."
...
In Qian Xue Prefecture, at the Observation Sword Hall.
The Void Ascendant Elders looked at the formidable Blood Sacrifice Formation and the endless sea of blood in the sky, their brows still furrowed.
"It has been so long, yet everything remains calm. Why did we withdraw from the Blood Sacrifice Formation?"
"That was the instruction of Master Situ."
"Is Master Situ still truly 'Master Situ'? Could he have been corrupted, and we have all fallen for the evil god's trick?"
"The evil god is a mental entity, skilled at manipulating hearts. We must be cautious..."
"We must eliminate evil thoroughly and not miss any opportunities."
"We don't know if the evil god has truly been slain or subdued. Rushing into battle now would not be wise."
"Our thousands, even tens of thousands of years of foundation is at stake. We cannot take risks."
"Because of our long foundation, we should act early to eliminate these Demon Path remnants and destroy the evil formation, preventing it from becoming a greater threat."
"If the Blood Sacrifice Formation is not broken soon, the losses will be even greater, and more cultivators will die. The Dao Court will hold us accountable."
One Void Ascendant Elder sneered, "The Dao Court probably hopes for a major disaster in Qian Xue Prefecture so they can seize the opportunity to interfere..."
"Silence, do not speak of such things."
"The matter of the evil god is mysterious and hard to grasp. We can only wait for Master Situ to wake up and clarify the situation..."
"Very well..."
...
In the great hall of the Observation Sword Hall, there was a moment of calm.
The Void Ascendant Elders were deeply worried but remained composed as they waited.
After an indeterminate amount of time, the Void Ascendant Elders, who had been meditating, opened their eyes and looked at Master Situ, who lay in the Seven Stars Array.
They sensed a change in his aura.
Master Situ, whose Primordial Spirit had been severely injured and had been in a deep sleep for a long time, finally woke up and slowly opened his eyes.
Xun Laoshi, who had been maintaining the Celestial Northern Dipper Formation to suppress the Blood Sacrifice Formation and using a strand of starlight to nurture Master Situ's Primordial Spirit, let out a slight sigh of relief.
Master Situ's face was still as pale as paper, but there was a glimmer of vitality in his eyes.
Time was short, and the elders greeted him briefly before asking the critical questions:
"Master Situ, what exactly happened in the evil god's nightmare?"
"What happened to the Evil God True Embryo?"
"Why did our Qian Study cultivators have to leave the Blood Sacrifice Formation?"
"In the nightmare..." Master Situ was about to speak when he suddenly felt a jolt in his heart, realizing he must not mention Mo Hua.
Mo Hua's existence and his feats of crushing demons and devouring the evil god were too shocking.
If not for seeing it with his own eyes, Master Situ would not have believed it.
Revealing this would cause a massive uproar, and it would not be beneficial for Mo Hua, possibly even disastrous.
He could not say it!
Not only because of the immense karmic retribution Mo Hua bore, but also because of the debt Mo Hua had saved him from. This was something he could not reveal.
Master Situ hesitated.
The other Void Ascendant Elders noticed his hesitation and realized he had a secret he couldn't share.
Their gazes turned deeper.
Master Situ felt a sharp pressure but could only force himself to say:
"The matter with the evil god is temporarily resolved, but the reason for withdrawing from the Blood Sacrifice Formation... there is a karmic retribution involved..."
"What karmic retribution?" one Void Ascendant Elder pressed.
Master Situ shook his head, looking bitter, "For now... I cannot say."
Because of the urgency, Mo Hua had not told him everything.
Moreover, if there was a secret, Mo Hua would not have been able to reveal it, as it would have exposed the divine will.
The other elders frowned.
They could tell that Master Situ was not fully aware of the situation.
Some of the elders who had opposed the withdrawal from the Blood Sacrifice Formation now looked mocking and said lightly:
"So, Master Situ, you made us withdraw without a clear reason?"
Master Situ felt embarrassed but insisted, "The karmic retribution here is real, and we must withdraw. Otherwise, there will be... severe consequences..."
When Mo Hua spoke to him, his expression was grave, indicating the matter was serious.
Master Situ felt an inexplicable trust in Mo Hua.
One elder sneered, "This is a battle between the righteous and the demonic, involving the life and death of the prefecture, the fortune of Qian Study, and countless lives. Can an unclear karmic retribution be a valid reason?"
"If not for this, we might have already broken through the Blood Sacrifice Formation and eliminated this Demon Path disaster. Now, we have missed the opportunity."
Another elder nodded, "Now, if we try to attack again, we will lose many more disciples."
"If we do nothing, allowing the Blood Sacrifice Formation to continue, countless cultivators will die."
"Missing this opportunity, whether we attack or defend, puts us at a disadvantage."
"If a great disaster occurs, the consequences will be unimaginable", a Void Ascendant Elder from Duan Shen Gate added coldly.
Master Situ felt the pressure like a mountain, but he could not reveal Mo Hua.
At that moment, he suddenly remembered the Void Divine Sword Technique Mo Hua had used and turned to look at Xun Laoshi of Tai Xu Gate.
Xun Laoshi, sensing Master Situ's gaze, felt a jolt in his heart and instantly understood.
Mo Hua...
Was this message really from Mo Hua?!
In such a critical battle, where every decision could mean life or death for countless cultivators, could a mere Zhu Ji dare to make such a decision and pass it through Master Situ?
He was truly daring!
But why was he so confident?
Xun Laoshi's brows furrowed, and he felt a chilling cold. He quickly looked at the distant Blood Sacrifice Formation.
The formation still appeared blood-red, seemingly unchanged from before.
But the world felt like it was in the depths of winter, filled with a chilling aura.
In the realm of karmic retribution, countless tormented souls seemed to scream, roar, and struggle in fear, forming a vast, dark cloud that swirled into a vortex of life and death, like a hellish abyss hanging in the sky.
This was the fear of death.
This was the deep cold brought by countless deaths.
Xun Laoshi's bones began to tremble, his skin tingled, and a chill pierced his marrow, almost making him suffocate.
He could faintly sense...
A cataclysmic event that would shock the heavens and bring the underworld to the surface was about to unfold...
(End of Chapter)
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