Chapter 352 - Changing Fate

Chapter 352: Chapter 350: Changing Fate

Elder Yu tried to console Mo Hua.

But Mo Hua shook his head, speaking earnestly, “Elder, I really do have a way to slay the Big Demon!”

Elder Yu was startled and couldn’t help but furrow his brows, scrutinizing Mo Hua’s expression carefully.

Mo Hua’s face was calm, his composed demeanor paired with confidence. He did not seem to be joking, nor did it appear to be wishful thinking.

Elder Yu’s heart skipped a beat, and he couldn’t resist asking, “You… really have a way?”

Mo Hua nodded, responding directly, “We can build a Large Formation to slay Feng Xi!”

Elder Yu looked bewildered, “A Large Formation…”

It wasn’t the first time he had heard of Large Formations, but it was the first time in his life he had heard the words “build a Large Formation.”

In the past, he too had heard about Large Formations, that some state boundary, some Sect or Clan with deep foundations, even had powerful Protective Sect Arrays that remained unshaken for a thousand years…

But such talk was just that – talk. He didn’t pay it much mind.

They, as Loose Cultivators, couldn’t even afford common formations, let alone Large Formations.

Even those who spoke to him about it had only known of Large Formations, not likely having ever witnessed one themselves.

Unless it was a moment of dire life or death, a Sect would not open its Protective Sect Array.

Many Loose Cultivators and even many Cultivators from Clans or Sects might never see a Large Formation activated in their lifetime.

Let alone personally “building a Large Formation.”

Such a thing was practically a flight of fancy.

Elder Yu was dumbfounded for a long moment before he finally collected his thoughts and asked tentatively, “What Large Formation?”

“The Five Elements Slaughter Demon Great Formation!” Mo Hua declared authoritatively.

Elder Yu was stunned. Just hearing the name of the formation felt like an overwhelming force of violent killing intent.

And it indeed sounded as if it could crush a Big Demon…

Still, his heart wasn’t at ease, “Can it really kill?”

Mo Hua replied seriously, “There’s a high probability of success, barring any unforeseen circumstances.”

Since Mr. Zhuang had handed him the formation, in Mr. Zhuang’s estimation, the Five Elements Slaughter Demon Great Formation should be capable of subduing Feng Xi. Even if it couldn’t slay, it should at least be able to contend with the Big Demon.

Otherwise, Mr. Zhuang wouldn’t have taught it to him.

Having spent a lot of time with Mr. Zhuang, Mo Hua had heard the gentleman’s teachings that nothing in this world is ever absolutely certain, which is why he was somewhat cautious in his wording.

Despite this, it was still enough to shock Elder Yu.

A high probability of success.

This was the Big Demon after all, a disaster that, according to the historical records of Tongxian City, was simply unstoppable, yet Mo Hua was saying there was “a high probability of success”…

Elder Yu was torn.

He paced the room with his hands clasped behind his back, striding in circles while pondering, but still couldn’t make up his mind.

After several laps, Elder Yu stopped abruptly and inquired:

“This Large Formation… who will draw it?”

Mo Hua patted his own chest, “Me!”

Elder Yu thought as much, but still found it hard to believe as he said:

“You… know how to draw a Large Formation?”

Mo Hua didn’t conceal anything from Elder Yu, “I’ve mastered the key elements. I can learn the rest slowly, but preparations for building the Large Formation must start early, or we won’t have enough time.”

“What is needed to build the Large Formation?”

Elder Yu asked, only knowing that constructing a Large Formation was difficult without understanding the specifics.

Mo Hua listed everything so Elder Yu could get a good grasp:

“Constructing a Large Formation requires a tremendous amount of manpower and resources.”

“The manpower includes Artifact Refiners and Craftsmen to construct the Formation media, a main Formation Master to draw the Formation Pivot, as well as other Formation Masters to assist in filling Single Formations. The more Body Cultivation practitioners there are to lend their strength, the better…”

“As for resources, Spirit Stones are the first necessity, followed by various Tao Cultivation materials like Fine Refining Iron, construction earth and stone, Spiritual Ink, and so on…”

The more Elder Yu heard, the more shocked he became.

With the immense expenses and complex processes needed to construct a Large Formation, no wonder he had lived so long without ever seeing a Large Formation, much less witnessing someone daring to build one.

Elder Yu wasn’t concerned about the formation aspect; he had a blind trust in Mo Hua.

In the realm of Formations, what Mo Hua says, goes.

Although he believed that drawing a Large Formation would certainly be difficult, since Mo Hua said he could do it, then he definitely could draw it, and Elder Yu didn’t doubt this at all.

The problem now was whether they were willing to invest so much manpower and resources to construct the Large Formation.

Elder Yu frowned, recalling a problem:

“Even if the Monster Hunters exert all their effort and use up all the Spirit Stones, it still won’t be enough to build the Large Formation, right…”

Mo Hua nodded, “That’s why we need to think of other ways, but I can only go talk to others after you’ve agreed first.”

The authority of the Taoist Court is great, and the attacking power of the Taoist soldiers is strong, but the Monster Hunters are the most numerous, most familiar with Mo Hua, and intimately related to this matter, even their lives are at stake.

Therefore, only with Elder Yu’s initial agreement could there be a foundation for the construction of the Large Formation.

Elder Yu became even more conflicted. He started pacing in the hall, all the while pulling at his beard, his mind filled with indecision.

This was a gamble.

If they won, they could live and work in peace and contentment in Tongxian City.

With various industries like the Refinery Shop and the Alchemist’s Business still present, their days would only get better.

If they lost, they would be left with nothing.

At that time they could still relocate their city, only with limited supplies, the days would be even harder.

If they didn’t gamble, they were destined to leave their homeland.

They would move to an unknown and desolate place, living a hard and possibly oppressive life.

The only advantage was that they would still have some Spirit Stones in their hands.

But even with these Spirit Stones, they couldn’t last long if they were only consuming without replenishing.

Moreover, traveling through mountains and waters, no one knew how many dangers they faced; whether these Spirit Stones could remain in their hands was still uncertain.

Elder Yu turned to look at Mo Hua.

Mo Hua’s gaze was firm and bright, but he had become much thinner; during this time, he must have exhausted his mind and put in a lot of thought.

And to think about the Large Formation he mentioned, he must have been tirelessly drawing the Large Formation while neglecting sleep and food.

Why was he doing all this?

He could have left, as he didn’t have to suffer like these Loose Cultivators, he could steadily establish his foundation, find a promising power to rely on, and see no limit to his Tao Cultivation future.

But this child was still putting in all his effort for them.

Elder Yu’s heart trembled, and he made a resolute decision.

He wanted to take this gamble!

To the Loose Cultivator, suffering a little or suffering a great deal actually made no difference.

If one does not aspire to advance, the situation of suffering a little will sooner or later become suffering a great deal.

But if he won the bet, then they would truly have changed the fate of Loose Cultivators.

At least, they would have changed the fate of the Loose Cultivators of Tongxian City.

Elder Yu nodded solemnly, “Alright, we will construct the Large Formation!”

Mo Hua looked pleased, yet somewhat concerned,

“Do you not want to think it over a bit more?”

“He who hesitates is lost,” Elder Yu said, “When it’s time to be decisive in action, one must be resolute!”

“Besides, you would not have come to me without having considered everything in advance. You understand the Large Formation better than I do, so why should I bother myself further?”

Mo Hua was relieved and said, “Then I’ll go find others.”

Elder Yu nodded, “Just bring the people here, and we’ll all discuss it together.”

“Alright,” Mo Hua nodded.

With Elder Yu’s help in persuasion, things should go more smoothly.

Mo Hua stood up to take his leave and then proceeded to the Taoist Court.

Elder Yu watched Mo Hua’s departing figure, lost in thought, and he sighed in the end.

Constructing the Large Formation to fight against the Big Demon was a gamble.

He dared to gamble, but the Loose Cultivators who had something to look forward to might not be willing to gamble, if only they had the chance.

Over the past thousands of years, there hadn’t been a Junior Formation Master like Mo Hua, capable of drawing a Large Formation, willing to draw it for them, and willing to join them, the Loose Cultivators, in a struggle to change their fate…