Immortality Through Array Formations

"Are we going for a direct attack?" Xun Ziyou asked.

Elder Master Xun raised an eyebrow, recalling the "danger without harm" prophecy shown on the Tai Xu Compass, contemplating.

He pondered for a moment, then said slowly, "No rush..."

Xun Ziyou was taken aback, "No rush?"

"Yes," Elder Master Xun nodded slowly, "Let Mo Hua wander inside on his own."

"Ancestor's meaning is..." Xun Ziyou frowned, "to let him experience some hardship?"

Elder Master Xun lowered his head slightly, speaking in a deep tone:

"Any genius with great responsibilities must have far-reaching goals and face difficult paths. Experiencing immense hardships, imminent dangers, and inevitable obstacles is part of the journey..."

Xun Ziyou felt a chill in his heart.

He didn't expect the Ancestor to have such high expectations for Mo Hua.

Elder Master Xun paused briefly, then continued:

"In the past, I thought Mo Hua was just an innocent child, worried he'd face danger. But now, I seem to have underestimated him..."

Elder Master Xun's gaze became somewhat intriguing.

The child's thoughts were indeed simple, yet not as simple as he had imagined...

He initiated the Five Elements Slaughter Demon Great Formation, subduing the Big Demon Feng Xi.

He was accepted as a disciple by someone unparalleled in talent and arrogant.

He traveled alone, crossing mountains and rivers, from Li State to Qian State to study.

Just shortly after entering the Taixu Sect, he was able to follow senior brothers and sisters on missions to capture Sin Cultivators.

The death of Fire Buddha was also somehow linked to him.

Moreover, he led fellow disciples on Demon Refining Mountain, hunting Monster Beasts, and cultivating Sword Control...

How could such a child be truly "simple"?

It's unlikely he is without "schemes."

Elder Master Xun sighed inwardly:

He had been fooled by that seemingly "harmless" little face...

Elder Master Xun contemplated for a moment before speaking again:

"Mo Hua is clever and talented, well-thought-out. Since he dared to enter 'Valley of Ten Thousand Demons,' it shows he has some confidence within him."

"The journey of Tao Cultivation is long and fraught with danger; the Sect can't protect him forever. Suitable challenges are essential."

"The best form of protection is teaching him 'self-preservation.'

"This time, let him explore on his own, survive on his own..."

Xun Ziyou was shocked in his heart, then felt a sense of admiration.

The Ancestor was truly deeply considerate of this child.

"Yes." Xun Ziyou saluted, then asked again, "Should we still deploy so many people from the Sect?"

Elder Master Xun pondered momentarily and nodded, "Deploy them!"

"Even without Mo Hua's matter, Valley of Ten Thousand Demons can't be left alone, committing such vile deeds right under our Sect's eyes, truly reckless of consequence!"

"This time, we must uncover Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, to see what they are plotting."

Xun Ziyou saluted, "Yes."

Elder Master Xun instructed lastly, "Gather your people, act covertly, surround Valley of Ten Thousand Demons. Use the Taixu Token to contact Mo Hua regularly."

"If you can contact him, hold your position; if not..."

Elder Master Xun's gaze turned cold, "Then don't hesitate, flatten Valley of Ten Thousand Demons at any cost!"

After speaking, Elder Master Xun contemplated briefly, still uneasy, then retrieved a Sword Command and handed it to Xun Ziyou.

Upon seeing the Sword Command, Xun Ziyou's eyes widened in astonishment.

Elder Master Xun said, "This is the Void Sword Order, you should know, if faced with an urgent situation or an unbeatable enemy, unleash this order immediately..."

"I will destroy the formation on Demon Refining Mountain, shatter the void, and descend forcibly, using Void Power to turn Valley of Ten Thousand Demons to dust!"

Xun Ziyou trembled, realizing the Ancestor's resolve, and immediately bowed:

"I adhere to the Ancestor's command!"

...

Meanwhile, in the Chongxu Sect's rear mountain cave abode.

The room appeared as if time and space had shattered, in complete disarray, every table, screen, furnishing obliterated.

Chongxu Ancestor was furious, "Go, send people, even if Demon Refining Mountain has to be leveled, find Xiaoer and bring him back!"

The Sect's restructuring was imminent, Ling Huxiao, this Sword Dao genius, might very well determine whether Chongxu Sect advances or retreats in the coming turmoil.

Even at this critical moment.

This disciple was more important than most Elders within Chongxu Sect.

There could be no mishap.

The heavily injured and weakened Elder of Chongxu Sect looked guilty, yet gritted his teeth saying:

"Ancestor, we cannot make a big fuss..."

Chongxu Ancestor was enraged but softened seeing the Elder in such a pitiable state.

Efforts were made, but being tricked was inevitable.

Chongxu Ancestor's breath eased somewhat.

The Chongxu Sect Elder seized the chance to explain: "Those who captured Xiaoer are a group of monster cultivators, their plot unknown. If this becomes public, there's no room for negotiation."

"Indeed, if the monster cultivators are pressed, they might harm their captives..."

Chongxu Ancestor's brow furrowed tightly, suddenly asked, "You mentioned a disciple from Taixu Sect infiltrated?"

"Correct..."

The Chongxu Sect Elder coughed, suppressing his injury, speaking earnestly:

"The Taixu Sect disciple, known as 'Mo Hua,' somehow infiltrated the monster cultivators' lair."

"He seems to know Xiaoer's whereabouts."

Chongxu Ancestor slowly exhaled, murmuring, "Mo Hua..."

He nodded and then promptly said, "Gather some folks, reach out to Taixu Sect, and plan a joint operation, to rescue both, no... one more?"

"Yes," the Chongxu Sect Elder said, "and there's one from Tai'a Sect."

Chongxu Ancestor muttered, "Darn it, all three Sects are involved, not missing one..."

He continued, "…rescue these three children."

"If Taixu Sect has more intel, let them lead, you assist, prioritize rescue, avoid conflicts."