Chapter 351: Agreement
Chapter 351: Agreement
Mo Hua paid separate visits to the Dao Court and the Dao Military, inviting Zhou, the Chief Judge, Yang, the Commander, and Zhang Lan to Elder Yu's residence. He shared his plan:
"Build a grand formation to kill Feng Wei."
As soon as the words "grand formation" left Mo Hua's mouth, Zhang Lan and the others fell silent. They never expected that this was what Mo Hua wanted to discuss with them.
Elder Yu might have known about it, but he may not fully understand the significance of a grand formation. However, they certainly did.
A grand formation was the dream of every major sect and family in the cultivation world—it guaranteed their foundation and security. With the restrictions of the heavenly dao's laws, activating a grand formation meant almost certain victory, rendering them fearless against enemy sieges or provocations from rivals.
There were countless small and large sects in the cultivation world, but only a handful could boast the heritage and resources to establish protective grand formations for their sects or factions.
Slaying a powerful demon was incredibly difficult, but building a grand formation was no easy feat either.
For a moment, everyone fell into silence, unsure of how to respond.
Finally, Zhang Lan asked softly, "Do you know how to create a grand formation?"
"Yes," Mo Hua nodded.
The group fell silent once more, unsure if Mo Hua was joking. It would be as absurd as a cultivator at the first layer of Qi Refining claiming that they had reached the Foundation Establishment stage overnight.
However, with Mo Hua's exceptional talent in formations, it wasn't entirely impossible. After all, they had all witnessed his prowess firsthand.
And Mo Hua wasn't one to joke about such matters.
Seeing their hesitation, Elder Yu spoke up, "We Beast Hunters have already agreed…"
With him being the only Core Formation elder in the Beast Hunters, his agreement meant the agreement of the entire Beast Hunters group.
"…but this matter is of great significance, so we should discuss it further." Elder Yu sought their opinions.
Zhang Lan and the others exchanged glances, thinking that Elder Yu truly trusted Mo Hua. He had readily agreed to such a momentous decision.
While they also trusted Mo Hua, their positions in the Dao Court and the Dao Military made them more cautious.
Yang hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are you really capable of creating one?"
It wasn't that he doubted Mo Hua, but the idea seemed far-fetched.
"Yes," Mo Hua nodded.
He then ran into the hall, chose an empty space, and spread out a large piece of paper on the ground, revealing a complex design.
As soon as Zhang Lan and the others saw it, their eyes widened in shock.
What kind of formation was this? They had never seen such an intricate, massive, and unfamiliar formation before.
"This is the core of the grand formation. I tried drawing it," Mo Hua explained.
Upon hearing this, the three of them were astonished once again.
This was just the core? Then how grand would the full formation be? Could it truly be a grand formation? They couldn't help but believe Mo Hua a little more.
However, this matter was not something to be taken lightly, and they didn't dare make a hasty decision.
Zhou, the Chief Judge, said, "We need to consider this further before making a decision."
Mo Hua nodded, understanding their hesitation. Building a grand formation was a challenging endeavor, and the decision-making process had to be cautious.
"But it's best to decide quickly. That pig won't wait for us," Mo Hua reminded them.
Constructing a grand formation would take time, and once Feng Wei refined his blood qi, he would descend the mountain in search of food. By then, it would be too late to build the formation.
"Rest assured, we'll have an answer within a few days," Zhou promised.
After that, everyone took their leave. Zhou and the others returned to the Dao Court and found a quiet room. Zhou asked in a low voice, "What do you think?"
Zhang Lan, deep in thought along the way, now wore a solemn expression. "Let's give it a try!"
Yang was surprised, "You agree so readily? Aren't you being a bit impulsive?"
"No," Zhang Lan shook his head. "The key points are clear, and we understand the risks. Spending time considering it is just us hesitating."
"In the end, it's because we dare not make the decision."
Zhou and Yang fell silent.
From the perspective of loose cultivators, taking a gamble might offer more hope.
However, from the standpoint of the Dao Court and the Dao Military, especially given their positions, making such a decision was extremely difficult.
If they failed, they would be held accountable by their superiors.
Zhou intended to retire in the Dao Court, and Yang aimed to climb higher in the Dao Military. Taking such a risk was irrational for both of them.
Moreover, the premise of building a grand formation was that Mo Hua could indeed create one.
Even if he could draw the core formation, it didn't guarantee the success of the grand formation. Furthermore, they, as cultivators who were not formation masters, had no way of knowing if this core formation was truly that of a grand formation or if it would even work.
Not to mention them, even a typical formation master would likely not understand it.
Formations were a profound subject for ordinary cultivators, and grand formations were equally profound for formation masters.
Yang asked, "Do you really trust Mo Hua that much?"
Commander Yang still had his doubts. "Do you really think he can create a grand formation?"
Zhang Lan shook his head. "While I trust Mo Hua, I don't believe he's capable of creating a grand formation either."
Commander Yang rolled his eyes at Zhang Lan. "Are you even listening to yourself?"
But Zhang Lan remained earnest. "I believe that if Mo Hua says he has a solution, he definitely does. If he says he can create a grand formation, then he can. However, the person who actually creates it might not be him..."
Commander Yang was perplexed, but then his eyes lit up as he caught on. "You mean...?"
Zhang Lan replied with profound meaning, "There's a master guiding Mo Hua from behind the scenes."
Zhou, the Chief Judge, and Commander Yang paused for a moment before understanding dawned on them.
That made perfect sense!
Even with Mo Hua's exceptional talent in formations, it would still be far-fetched to think that he could create a grand formation.
While they wanted to believe it, they didn't dare to fully trust in that possibility.
But if Mo Hua couldn't create it, there was someone else who could.
There was a mysterious master teaching Mo Hua about formations, someone who kept a low profile and had never shown their face.
A disciple like Mo Hua could only come from a master with an unfathomably profound understanding of formations, someone more than capable of creating a grand formation.
With a devastating demon appearing in the world, this master couldn't bear to see the suffering of the people, so he was lending Mo Hua his power to help them create a grand formation to counter this great disaster.
This explanation made everything fall into place.
At the very least, it sounded much more plausible than a young formation master in his teens single-handedly creating a grand formation...
The master was secretly helping, ensuring the creation of the demon-slaying grand formation.
The three of them instantly felt more at ease.
Zhang Lan continued with his speculation. "Mo Hua's master probably doesn't want to reveal himself, which is why he's letting Mo Hua take the lead."
Commander Yang nodded in agreement. "That's how masters are. They don't flaunt their abilities and prefer to act in secrecy."
Zhou, the Chief Judge, also chimed in with a sigh. "This is indeed a blessing for the cultivators of Tongxian City."
"But there's still one question," Commander Yang said, a hint of doubt in his voice. "This master doesn't seem to have any connection to Tongxian City. Why would he go through the trouble of helping us create a grand formation to deal with the demon? Is it really just out of kindness?"
Everyone furrowed their brows.
Zhou, the Chief Judge, thought for a moment, and then his eyes lit up as he slowly said, "This master's intentions are twofold. Firstly, he cares about the wellbeing of the people and wants to save Tongxian City from disaster. Secondly, he aims to guide Mo Hua, allowing him to participate in the creation of the grand formation and learn from the process so that he can become the grand formation's master formationist in the future!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lan and the others felt a sense of awe.
Mo Hua's master had such high expectations for him!
The master formationist of a grand formation was always someone with an extraordinary understanding of formations and vast knowledge in the art. They were the pinnacle of formationists!
Zhou, the Chief Judge, continued, "Therefore, by building this grand formation, we are not only helping the cultivators of Tongxian City but also aiding Mo Hua. Through his involvement in the process, he will gain invaluable experience, understand the intricacies of grand formations, and lay the foundation for his future as a master formationist!"
Becoming the master formationist held significant meaning, especially since it was a path being paved for Mo Hua.
Without hesitation, Commander Yang nodded in agreement. "I consent!"
Zhou, the Chief Judge, also gave his approval. "Good! Then we unanimously agree to build the grand formation!"
With the decision made, Zhou, the Chief Judge, wrote a short note that evening and had it delivered to Mo Hua. The note simply read: "Grand formation can be built."
It looked simple and hastily written, but it bore Zhou's official seal, signifying an official response.
Mo Hua was surprised. He had expected to wait a few more days for a reply, but he hadn't anticipated such a quick and decisive agreement to build the grand formation.
Why were they so willing?
After much thought, Mo Hua still didn't attribute it to Master Zhuang's involvement. Instead, he assumed it was purely because they trusted him!
Mo Hua felt deeply moved and also felt the weight of responsibility on his small shoulders. In his heart, he silently vowed, "I must succeed in building the grand formation and kill Feng Wei. I won't let them down!"
But then, a nagging thought crept into Mo Hua's mind. What if he failed?
Master Zhuang had said that nothing in this world was absolute, and unexpected things could always happen...
If he couldn't kill Feng Wei, wouldn't that spell disaster?
Mo Hua furrowed his brows. Since they trusted him, he had to be meticulous in his planning and leave no room for mistakes.
Even if something unexpected happened, he had to be prepared with a backup plan.
Mo Hua frowned in thought and gradually formed an idea.
He still had an ace up his sleeve—formation decomposition.
Mo Hua lifted his head and gazed into the depths of the mountains, a cold light flickering in his eyes.
If the Five Elements Demon-Slaying Grand Formation failed to kill the demon, he would directly decompose the formation and send that Feng Wei to his demise!
(End of Chapter)
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