Chapter 906: The Push
Chapter 906: The Push
As Mo Hua forged the magnetic pattern sequence, secretly infiltrating the Demon Sect's Primordial Magnetic Composite Array, an unknown figure was also making their move.
In a secret chamber within the Demon Sect, two Golden Core Demon Lords were engaged in a private conversation before a massive blood pool.
One of them, cloaked in a black robe, had a slender build and eyes that shone with spiritual light. On his right arm was a Third-Class Four Symbols 'Dog Pattern', a mark of the Third-Class Territory Wilderness. He respectfully reported to the Demon Sect Leader, a towering figure seated above him, resembling a demonic mountain:
"Big Brother, I've thoroughly investigated..."
"The person who sent the message must have used some means to erase the magnetic patterns and conceal their name, leaving no trace behind."
"But since they were able to send the message, they must possess a Demon Sect Token."
"The Sect's tokens are confidential, and the Primordial Magnetic Array Techniques are all sealed. It's impossible for an outsider to have one."
"However, in recent days, we've been hunted by the Dao Prefecture Office, resulting in the loss of some personnel and several Sect Tokens."
"These lost tokens must have fallen into the hands of the Dao Prefecture Office or others."
"So, I ordered a count of the Sect Tokens, and all the missing ones were destroyed."
"It's better late than never. Although we haven't found the sender of the message yet, we've eliminated this hidden danger. But..."
The Golden Core Demon Lord with the Dog Pattern frowned, "This matter is probably not as simple as it seems..."
The Demon Sect Leader's crimson eyes turned cold as he motioned for him to continue.
The Dog Pattern Demon Lord lowered his voice, "Most of the missing tokens belonged to ordinary disciples, with the highest being a Skill Transmission Disciple or Blood Retinue level. Logically, these tokens are of a lower rank and wouldn't be sufficient for stealing the Sect's secrets or sending anonymous messages..."
"Therefore, we can deduce that the person sending these messages must be hiding within our Demon Sect. Even if they aren't at the Golden Core stage, they are likely at the peak of Foundation Establishment, holding a high position and receiving significant trust..."
"This person is likely the true inside informant planted by the Dao Prefecture Office within our Demon Sect!"
After a moment of contemplation, the Dog Pattern Demon Lord continued, "I also investigated the encirclement and suppression a few days ago. The Dao Prefecture Office didn't set up an ambush; they fell right into our trap."
"If we had taken action then, we could have swallowed up all those running dogs of the Dao Prefecture Office!"
"The 'inside informant' must have learned about this, but he found out too late to warn them, so he risked exposing himself to send that self-incriminating message to all the participating Demon Cultivators."
"Otherwise, during the Blood Banquet a few days ago, not a single Dao Prefecture Office cultivator would have survived!"
The Demon Sect Leader's eyes flashed with anger, and with a savage palm strike, he shattered the stone table beside him.
The Dog Pattern Demon Lord's heart trembled, but after a moment of thought, he continued, "But on second thought, this is a good thing..."
The Demon Sect Leader turned to look at him.
The Dog Pattern Demon Lord's eyes gleamed with determination, "If not for this, we wouldn't have known that there's an 'inside informant' hiding so deeply within our Demon Sect, almost unbelievably!"
"He saved the Dao Prefecture Office's running dogs but also exposed himself!"
The Demon Sect Leader's eyes narrowed, his voice thick with malice, like a beast:
"Don't spread this news. Investigate discreetly. If I find out who this informant is, I'll tear them limb from limb and devour their flesh and bones."
"Yes, sir," the Dog Pattern Demon Lord replied with a bow. "Loyalty": The level of devotion and allegiance within the sect.
1. "Bloodline Power": The strength and abilities derived from one's ancestral bloodline.
"I won't disturb you any further, Big Brother..." The Dog Pattern Demon Lord bowed and started to retreat.
The Demon Sect Leader struggled to control his bloodthirsty desires, unable to form human words.
Without hesitation, the Dog Pattern Demon Lord left, sealing the chamber door behind him.
The stone room was now empty, and the Demon Sect Leader finally lost control. His black Demon Robe shattered, revealing a deformed and twisted body.
He stepped into the blood pool, his flesh and blood seemingly coming to life, writhing and greedily absorbing the blood within.
As he drank more blood, a dark blue pattern emerged on his back.
The pattern resembled a long snake, armored with scales, eagle-like claws, and a majestic horn and beard.
It was a dragon.
A Blood-Colored Azure Dragon of the Four Symbols.
This Four Symbols Dragon Array, bathed in blood and etched into the Demon Sect Leader's back, seemed to merge with his flesh, continuously enhancing his body and filling his meridians and bones with terrifying power...
...
Great Void Sect:
In the following days, Mo Hua, as always, took advantage of his free time to infiltrate the Demon Sect's information network through the Lightning Magnetic Puppet, stealing intelligence.
He had mastered the art of forging magnetic pattern sequences, allowing him to infiltrate the Demon Sect's Primordial Magnetic System using a non-existent identity, like a ghostly presence floating in their sea of information.
The more he understood the principles of Thunder Magnetism, the deeper his comprehension of Primordial Magnetism became.
He navigated the Primordial Magnetic Sea with increasing ease, gathering more and more intelligence.
Mo Hua carefully recorded all useful information on a jade slip, organizing it for his strategic plans.
Knowing oneself and the enemy is the key to victory.
This intelligence was his leverage for his schemes.
However, information alone was not enough.
In strategizing, one needed both intelligence and execution; otherwise, it would be mere armchair strategizing.
Mo Hua, confined to Void Mountain, was busy and couldn't leave. Even if he could, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he would be powerless against Golden Core cultivators.
"I need 'pieces'..." Mo Hua frowned, pondering this issue for several days.
On this weekly break, as Mo Hua was manipulating the Lightning Magnetic Puppet, a Letter Scroll suddenly vibrated, delivering a message.
The message was from Gu Changhuai, inviting him to a meal.
Mo Hua was a little surprised, and after a moment's thought, he readily accepted the invitation.
If you're not enthusiastic about eating, there's definitely something wrong with your head.
Moreover, Uncle Gu was treating, so it was bound to be a grand feast.
Mo Hua replied, "Great!"
In the morning, he played with the Lightning-Magnetic Puppet for a while and studied the formation technique. As it approached noon, Mo Hua felt a little hungry, so he packed up his things and headed towards the Great Void City.
Gu Changhuai, knowing that Mo Hua was cultivating, arranged for him to dine nearby in the Great Void City at the largest restaurant, the Void Gate Dining Pavilion.
The pavilion was grand and elegant, with a touch of ancient charm, and specialized in various ancient culinary delights.
Gu Changhuai, being a wealthy man, ordered a table full of dishes.
When Mo Hua arrived, he noticed that Xia Dian Si was also there.
He looked at Xia Dian Si and then at Gu Changhuai, puzzled, and asked, "Uncle Gu, Sister Xia, are you both treating me? Is there some good news?"
Xia Dian Si hesitated.
Gu Changhuai, slightly annoyed, said, "What are you thinking? Let's eat."
"Oh," Mo Hua nodded.
During the meal, Gu Changhuai and Xia Dian Si barely touched their food, spending most of their time watching Mo Hua eat.
Mo Hua, however, did not hold back and ate heartily.
The food at the Great Void Sect was not bad, but it was prepared for the disciples and was not overly extravagant.
You get what you pay for, so it was unlikely that a dedicated restaurant would be better.
Moreover, since others were treating him, Mo Hua found the food especially delicious.
After eating for a while, Mo Hua's cheeks were puffed out, and he suddenly remembered something. He asked Gu Changhuai, "Uncle Gu, is there something you want to discuss with me over this meal?"
Gu Changhuai hesitated for a moment, unsure how to begin. Xia Dian Si, who was sitting beside him, also hesitated before asking, "Mo Hua, did you send the message with the letter scroll?"
She didn't specify what message, but everyone present understood.
Mo Hua calmly replied, "Yes, I sent it."
Xia Dian Si and Gu Changhuai were both taken aback.
After a moment, Xia Dian Si furrowed her brows and asked, "How did you find out about the Demon Sect's plans...?"
Mo Hua remained calm, "I can't disclose that."
"What about the Demon Sect's subsequent withdrawal...?"
Mo Hua still didn't answer, merely shaking his head.
Gu Changhuai and Xia Dian Si couldn't help but exchange glances.
Although Mo Hua didn't explicitly state it, they had a rough idea, and at the same time, they still found it incredibly baffling.
They couldn't fathom how Mo Hua had learned about the Demon Sect's plans.
And what means did he use to confuse and mislead, "commanding" the Demon Sect, and resolving this deadly scheme...?
But there were some secrets that Mo Hua wouldn't reveal, and it wouldn't be appropriate for them to inquire too deeply.
Regardless, this was a life-saving favor from Mo Hua.
Xia Dian Si raised her glass, her dignified and beautiful face serious. "Gratitude is not always expressed in words, Mo Hua, I toast to you."
Gu Changhuai remained silent but raised his glass as well.
There were some things he didn't say aloud, but he silently remembered them.
Mo Hua smiled, "Since we're all so familiar with each other, there's no need for formalities."
Nevertheless, he raised his glass and clinked it with Gu Changhuai's, acknowledging the favor.
Mo Hua wasn't one to be sentimental; he was happy that others appreciated his good deeds.
After finishing the drink, Mo Hua pondered for a moment and then quietly said, "Uncle Gu, Sister Xia, do you want to deal with the Demon Sect?"
Gu Changhuai and Xia Dian Si were taken aback by the question.
Xia Dian Si nodded, "Of course. It's the duty of the Dao Prefecture Office to eradicate these demon cultivators, root and branch!"
"That's good..." Mo Hua whispered, "Since we're so familiar, I won't hide it from you. I do have a way and a channel to obtain intelligence on the Demon Sect. I can't reveal the source, but it's highly likely to be reliable..."
After all, he had obtained this intelligence from within the Demon Sect itself.
In fact, most Demon Sect disciples didn't know as much as he did.
Mo Hua encouraged, "Sister Xia, if you and Uncle Gu can keep it confidential and not expose me, I'll share the intelligence with you. This way, you can eliminate the Demon Sect, exterminate the demon cultivators, and rid Qianxue State of this menace."
Xia Dian Si was tempted but still puzzled, so she asked Mo Hua, "But what will you gain from this?"
Mo Hua spoke with conviction, "Evil demons and heretics are to be eradicated by all!"
"I am a disciple of the Great Void Sect, an heir to one of the Eight Great Sects. It is my duty to uphold the teachings of my sect, embody righteousness, vanquish evil, and uphold the Dao, without seeking any reward!"
Xia Dian Si was stunned by Mo Hua's righteous demeanor.
She hadn't expected Mo Hua, with his gentle and amiable appearance, to possess such a strong and unwavering spirit, standing up for justice and righteousness.
Indeed, one should never judge a book by its cover...
Only Gu Changhuai, sitting beside them, sighed silently.
Inspired by Mo Hua, Xia Dian Si's eyes shone with determination, "Good. You provide the intelligence, and we'll take care of killing the demon cultivators. We'll ensure that this Demon Sect, which feeds on human blood and wreaks havoc, is completely eradicated!"
Mo Hua couldn't help but nod in agreement.
Then, he remembered something and pretended to hesitate, "But there's one problem..."
Xia Dian Si asked, "What problem?"
Mo Hua said, "Sister Xia, do you remember the incident where the demon cultivator self-destructed his Golden Core, and Uncle Gu was severely injured?"
Xia Dian Si nodded.
"Uncle Gu's physical injury wasn't fatal, but the most dangerous part was the 'Malevolent Spirits' that had infested those demon cultivators."
"Malevolent Spirits..."
Xia Dian Si's expression turned solemn.
The Xia family was based in Dao State, with a rich heritage, and there were records of Malevolent Spirits, but records were just records.
In Dao State, especially within the major aristocratic families, Malevolent Spirits rarely appeared.
As members of these aristocratic families, they had grown up under the protection of their families and rarely encountered such demonic occurrences.
Xia Dian Si didn't have much experience with Malevolent Spirits.
Not only Xia Dian Si but Gu Changhuai was in the same situation.
The Qianxue State had been peaceful before. Malevolent Spirits lurked but rarely caused trouble.
Recently, with the evil deity's plot drawing near, demons and monsters became restless, and with Mo Hua, the troublemaker, stirring up trouble, demonic occurrences became more frequent, leading to various anomalies.
Although Gu Changhuai hadn't fully believed in Malevolent Spirits before, after experiencing it firsthand, he couldn't help but acknowledge their existence.
"Malevolent Spirits... What should we do?" Xia Dian Si asked Mo Hua.
She knew that it was Mo Hua who had resolved the issue of Gu Changhuai being possessed by evil spirits.
On the surface, Mo Hua was merely a Golden Core Realm disciple of a minor sect, but his cultivation in the Dao was unfathomable, especially in the art of formations and other peculiar matters.
Mo Hua pretended to ponder for a moment before saying, "I've thought of a way we can try..."
"Once these Golden Core Demon Cultivators are captured, we must kill them immediately. Otherwise, if they release the malevolent spirits, it could contaminate others' divine perception, and the trouble would be immense."
"But we can't just kill indiscriminately... Because once a Golden Core Demon Lord dies, the malevolent spirits will lose their parasitic flesh and escape, seeking another host. If other cultivators are infected, they will become 'puppets' of the malevolent spirits, just like what happened to Uncle Gu last time."
Gu Changhuai's eyelids twitched at these words, clearly not wanting to recall that incident.
Xia Dian Si's heart also sank.
"Then..."
Mo Hua took out an ancient, yellowish chart, treating it with great importance, and said, "This chart is a divine treasure given to me by a senior. It can seal malevolent spirits."
"When encountering a Golden Core Demon Lord, first catch them off guard and disable their limbs to prevent resistance. Then, use this chart to cover their head, especially their sea of consciousness, before killing them."
"This way, when the Golden Core Demon Lord dies, the malevolent spirits will escape and enter this treasure chart, becoming sealed within it."
"But this chart itself is quite sinister, so you must never open it casually, nor look at it with your physical eyes..."
Because the contents of this chart were even more terrifying than the malevolent spirits.
Mo Hua thought to himself.
This chart was something he had obtained during the Corpse King Uprising in the southern part of the state, from Zhang Quan, who came from a Corpse Refinement Clan.
It was a visualization chart, a chart of Zhang's ancestors, and also a chart of the 'Corpse Pest' that the Zhang family worshipped.
Later, Mo Hua consumed all of the Zhang family's ancestors and used this chart to contain the Five Elements Source Patterns of the Five Elements Sect.
Therefore, the karmic implications of this chart were quite significant.
Mo Hua didn't want to use it unless absolutely necessary.
But he had no other choice; the only thing he could think of to temporarily 'seal' the divine remains was this chart.
He couldn't bear to let the wolf go, so he decided to prioritize dealing with the Demon Sect.
Xia Dian Si solemnly took the chart, and as she rubbed her fingers over it, she could sense its age and the ancient aura emanating from it, causing her heart to sink slightly. She knew that this chart was no ordinary item.
The fact that Mo Hua was willing to lend them this chart also showed his magnanimous heart, his unwavering commitment to justice, and his determination to eradicate evil and protect the Dao.
Xia Dian Si asked, "After sealing the malevolent spirits with this chart, what's next?"
"Just give the chart back to me," Mo Hua said.
"Give it to you?" Xia Dian Si frowned, concerned. "If the malevolent spirits are sealed inside the chart, won't it be dangerous to give it back to you?"
"It's fine, I can handle it..."
Xia Dian Si was taken aback. "Handle it?"
"I mean," Mo Hua said seriously, "I will eventually take care of them."
Xia Dian Si looked at Mo Hua with a mix of belief and doubt.
Mo Hua explained, "With the protection of the Great Void Sect's Ancestor on Void Mountain, I can perform an incense bath and set up a ritual to 'purify' the malevolent spirits. There won't be any issues..."
Xia Dian Si nodded.
The reputation of the Great Void Sect's Ancestor was too great for her to doubt at the moment.
And so, everything was settled.
Mo Hua provided the information, the Dao Prefecture Office took action, killed the Golden Core Demon Lord, sealed the malevolent spirits, and then returned the chart with the sealed malevolent spirits to Mo Hua.
Everything was arranged clearly.
Before parting, Mo Hua specifically reminded them again, "Uncle Gu, Sister Xia, you must keep this a secret. Don't reveal that I'm involved."
"Also, keep the matter of this chart confidential. Don't let anyone know about it, and never, ever open it to look inside..."
Mo Hua's expression was solemn.
Gu Changhuai and Xia Dian Si both understood the gravity of the situation and nodded solemnly.
...
After a satisfying meal and thorough discussion, they returned to the Great Void Sect. Mo Hua began searching for his 'prey.'
He needed a 'guinea pig' to test the feasibility of his plan and see if the process would work.
Mo Hua hid in the Prime Magnetic Sea of the Demon Sect, 'catching wind and shadows,' eavesdropping on information.
Two days later, he finally found a lead.
A Golden Core Demon Lord in the early stage of cultivation, ranked seventh among the Golden Core Demons in the Demon Sect, known as 'Crane Old Seven,' as he didn't use his real name.
This Crane Old Seven had a lustful nature, and his cultivation method focused on Blood Techniques, with a side of Vital Energy Harvesting.
Moreover, his actions were highly immoral; he liked to accept married men as disciples, teaching them the Blood Lotus Technique, and then he would harvest the energy of their wives and even suck their blood. He would even engage in sexual activities with three people, harvesting energy and sucking blood simultaneously.
This fetish was somewhat incomprehensible.
Mo Hua didn't quite understand it.
However, such a lecherous individual was easier to target and kill.
Mo Hua gathered information about this 'Crane Old Seven,' summarizing his daily movements and sending them to Uncle Gu.
Since Crane Old Seven was considered somewhat perverted within the Demon Sect, many people talked about him, and there was plenty of information available. Summarizing it wasn't too difficult.
After collecting the necessary intelligence, Mo Hua arranged his plan and sent the information to Uncle Gu via a letter scroll.
Then, he resumed his usual activities in the Great Void Sect, attending classes, cultivating, practicing the sword, and studying formation techniques, just like any other sect disciple.
Meanwhile, the plan to hunt down the Golden Core Demon Lord, Crane Old Seven, was already in motion.
The Dao Prefecture Office mobilized its personnel, set up traps, and laid an ambush.
The plan to eliminate the demon was progressing step by step, with great urgency...
In this matter, aside from Gu Changhuai and Xia Dian Si, almost no one knew that the true mastermind behind the scenes was Mo Hua, who secluded himself in the mountains, studying and cultivating, never leaving his sect.
(End of Chapter)
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