Chapter 923 Loyalty
Mo Hua was somewhat unbelievable and puzzled.
Why would a demon sect that practices blood-sucking techniques hide such a top-notch formation that contains powerful spiritual power law changes?
How did they get this second-grade twenty-pattern reverse spirit formation?
Did they get it by killing people and stealing treasures?
Did they move it directly from the inheritance of the superior demon sect?
Or, was it hidden in it on purpose?
Do they really know what this formation means?
Mo Hua flipped through the notes about the reverse spirit formation in the demon sect merit library again:
"Second-grade twenty-pattern, alternative formation diagram, contains certain spiritual power law power, extremely difficult to comprehend, unknown effect, unknown use. Demon merit points: 3,000..."
Extremely difficult to comprehend, unknown effect, unknown use...
Mo Hua pondered in his heart.
Meaning, this group of demon cultivators have no idea what the "reverse spirit formation" is, what its use is, and no one can learn it.
Moreover, only 3,000 demon merit points are needed.
These three thousand points are not a small amount in the Demon Sect's merit library, but compared with the extremely rare "Reverse Spirit Formation", it is nothing at all.
Any absolute formation is a "priceless" treasure.
If you have the opportunity, you may encounter it, but if you don't have the opportunity, you can't buy it no matter how many spirit stones you offer.
The price of three thousand is simply an insult to this formation.
"This group of demon cultivators are really blind and don't know the value of things at all..."
Mo Hua muttered in his heart, thinking that this Demon Sect is really squandering natural resources, even such good things are left in the warehouse to gather dust.
But thinking about it carefully, it seems reasonable.
The cultivators in the Demon Sect practice bloody demon skills, and there are not many who can form formations themselves. It is estimated that there is no one who can understand this Reverse Spirit Formation.
In their eyes, this Reverse Spirit Formation may just be a special formation with an alternative shape, complicated and difficult to understand, and unknown use.
Even if they can understand and learn it, it is useless.
Without a deep foundation of formations, without being proficient in spiritual calculations, and without being able to deduce the spiritual traces of formations, it is impossible to accurately apply the reverse spirit formation, causing the formation to collapse, the spiritual power to "disintegrate", and cause devastating lethality.
The theory of the reverse spirit formation is difficult and obscure, so it is also extremely difficult to apply.
Mo Hua stroked the guest order, and his heart beat faster when he saw the three words "reverse spirit formation" on it.
In the hands of others, the reverse spirit formation may be just a difficult and useless formation.
But in his hands, it is completely different.
As long as the reverse spirit formation is in hand, if he is given a large formation, he can even collapse Dao Nie to death.
Of course, it is too extravagant to collapse the large formation.
I don't know if there will be another chance in this life.
But even if the large formation cannot be collapsed, this reverse spirit formation is extremely powerful.
With his current attainments in formations, if he really got the Reverse Spirit Formation Diagram and learned the second-grade Reverse Spirit Formation, and laid out in advance and planned properly, it would be entirely possible to "kill" a Jindan realm cultivator with his foundation-building cultivation.
This is truly killing the enemy across a large realm!
Although strictly speaking, it is not based on his own cultivation.
But cultivation knowledge itself also means strength, and a powerful formation also means a strong combat power.
"This Reverse Spirit Formation must be obtained!"
"The Four Symbols Azure Dragon Formation is very good, but I don't know where it is hidden now. Instead, the fat meat in front of me must be firmly bitten in my mouth."
He can see this Reverse Spirit Formation Diagram, which means that at this moment, he has this opportunity.
Once missed, it will be too late to regret.
If he hesitates for a while, the Demon Sect moves, is destroyed, the Merit Library is destroyed, the treasure house is confiscated by the Daoting Division, or there are other changes, and this formation diagram falls into the hands of others, it will be like looking for a needle in a haystack to find it again.
If there is a chance, you must seize it firmly!
Mo Hua no longer hesitated, and immediately began to think about how to get the Reverse Spirit Array.
But after thinking for a moment, Mo Hua frowned again.
"It seems... it's not that easy to get..."
The second-grade Reverse Spirit Array is something in the Demon Sect's Merit Library, and it requires Magic Merit Points to exchange.
Magic Merit Points are actually easy to get. He has now infiltrated the bottom layer of the Yuan Magnetic Complex Array. The number of Magic Merit Points can theoretically be tampered with through magnetic patterns.
But the problem is, how to exchange with Magic Merit Points?
After the exchange, how to get it?
Mo Hua now has a good understanding of the Demon Sect. He knows that according to the general process, he first needs to have a clear, "living", and verifiable identity of a Demon Sect cultivator, and spend three thousand Magic Merit Points in the Demon Sect Order to exchange for this Reverse Spirit Array.
After exchanging the array map, this Demon Sect cultivator must personally go to the Demon Sect, a place similar to the "Merit Pavilion", to take out the array map.
Then, he has to deliver the array map to himself.
This whole process includes both operations at the level of the primordial magnetism and behaviors in reality.
At the level of the primordial magnetism, he can forge a non-existent disciple of the Demon Sect by forging the "sequence magnetic pattern" to exchange the array diagram for him.
But at the real level, he can't create a real "person" to go to the Demon Sect and take out the reverse spirit array diagram for him.
Moreover, he doesn't know where the Demon Sect's lair is. Even if he can really create such a "person", he doesn't know where to get his own reverse spirit array diagram.
"It's a bit troublesome..."
Mo Hua couldn't help but lie on the ground, resting his arms on his head, staring at the ceiling in a daze.
After thinking for a while, he couldn't help muttering:
"If I really know how to 'grow demons from the heart of the Tao', please ask Uncle Gu to capture a disciple of the Demon Sect. I will plant the demon of the Tao heart for him and ask him to go to the Demon Sect to pick up the 'delivery' for me..."
Of course, he just thought about it.
The real method of cultivating demons in the heart of the Tao is the method of demonic Taoism, through the differentiation of evil thoughts, sowing demonic thoughts and manipulating others.
People who have been manipulated will become "puppets" of evil thoughts, and their spiritual thoughts will be infected. If given time, they will definitely die.
He will not use this evil method.
"However, this is also an idea... If you can't use the Dao Heart Seed Demon to 'manipulate' it, then use the metamagnetic information to 'induce' it?"
Mo Hua cultivates the way of spiritual thought, and he knows that people's cognition can easily be "induced", and people's Taoist heart is always ups and downs.
Especially when there is cognitive impairment or poor information.
"Using Yuan Magnetic Communication to carry out cognitive induction and 'cheat' a Demon Sect disciple into acting according to my ideas..."
In a sense, this is also a kind of "manipulation".
Mo Hua's eyes lit up and he gradually had an idea in his mind.
After that, Mo Hua spent some time and figured out a plan.
However, in order to complete this plan, there are still many problems to be overcome, especially the problems at the level of thunder and magnetic formation.
His current level of thunder formations is still lacking, and he still doesn't know many of the ways of thunder formations.
Mo Hua took the time to drink tea with Elder Zheng again and asked for some advice on formations on thunder magnets.
After returning to Taixu Sect, he studied it on his own and tried it several times himself. He confirmed that his idea was OK and he was proficient in using thunder magnets, so he finally felt relieved.
A few days later, everything was ready, and the ink painting began.
He first identified a candidate.
This "candidate" is the key to this plan. He will be responsible for redeeming the counter-spirit formation for himself, and taking the counter-spirit formation out of the Demon Sect and handing it to him.
This candidate cannot have a too high status, and cannot be an elder above the Golden Core level.
He still can't "control" such a person.
Once it fails, the backlash will be even greater.
However, the status of this candidate should not be too low. It is best to be an elite disciple who is below the level of an elder.
Mo Hua "monitored" the chats of the disciples of the Demonic Sect. After several days of screening, he finally selected a suitable candidate:
Li San.
The name is ordinary.
This person is at the peak of his foundation-building cultivation. His real name is unknown. He only knows his surname is Li. He ranks third in the series of simultaneous transmissions of blood skills and is known as "Li San".
Li San has extensive experience in the Demon Sect and has strong cultivation. Once he reaches the golden elixir, he will be qualified to be promoted to "elder".
And his cultivation is only one step away from the golden elixir.
He had been in the Demon Sect for a long time and must have accumulated a lot of Demonic Honors. It would not be a problem to exchange it for the Reverse Spirit Array worth three thousand points.
After the exchange, it is not easy to arouse suspicion.
The most important thing is that he is greedy.
There is no demon sect monk who is not greedy, and this Li San is especially greedy.
Greed is the best part of human nature to take advantage of.
Mo Hua sent a message to Li San under the guise of "Elder You":
"You want to become an elder?"
The disciples of the Demon Sect all aspire to become elders, and this desire is even greater than that of the righteous path.
The blood technique they practice follows the "transfer system".
The elders who teach the skills suck the blood of the disciples who teach the skills, and the disciples who teach the skills go out to suck the blood of ordinary disciples. The blood of ordinary disciples goes out to suck the blood of innocent monks.
The disciples are all "exploited" by the elders.
Once you become an "elder", it means you have a certain degree of autonomy, you don't need to "offer sacrifices", and you also have certain privileges to "pass on the merits".
There are no taboos in the Demon Sect. Compared with ordinary sects, the "elders" have greater power and can do whatever they want.
Therefore, no disciple wants to become an elder.
But this elder is not something they can become if they want to.
The oppression within the Demon Sect is more direct, and the hierarchy is clearer. Each elder has his own pit. If they want to climb up, they want to see if other elders recognize it.
Secondly, due to the limitations of the blood-sucking skills that are exploited at all levels, without the permission of the "elder" level demon cultivator, and without the extra blood essence and blood rewarded by the golden elixir demon cultivator, these foundation-building disciples are simply wishful thinking if they want to break through the golden elixir.
Therefore, the word "elder" is full of temptation.
Demon Sect, in an unknown stronghold.
Li San, who was thin, pale-faced and with sinister eyes, immediately trembled when he received the news from Mo Hua, and his whole body was shaking with excitement.
Huge joy impacted his soul.
The opportunities and possibilities revealed in this sentence made his long-awaited heart even more eager to move.
But at the same time, he couldn't help but wonder:
Why?
"Why did Elder You send me this message? What does he mean? Does he want to... recommend me to be an elder?"
"Is there such a thing as pie in the sky?"
Li San, who has been in the Demon Sect all year round, even though he is greedy, he still has the vigilance he should have.
"Elder You, this disciple is stupid, I don't know what you mean..."
Li San pretended to go his own way.
But this message was like mud in the sea, and there was no response.
Li San felt uneasy and didn't know what Elder You was thinking.
Is he angry, or is he too busy to reply to me at the moment, or is he not satisfied with my answer and doesn't bother to reply?
Li San began to figure out the meaning of the ink painting.
But the more I speculated, the more clueless I felt.
He had no idea what the "Elder You" across from him was hiding in his belly.
He didn't dare to ask in person.
He was unwilling to leave it alone.
What if this sentence was true... Elder You really wanted to "promote" him. Let him be an elder.
And if he pretended to be reserved and didn't show special sincerity, Elder You would give up on him, thus losing this opportunity to "advance".
When he thought of this, Li San couldn't help but feel regretful.
His attitude towards this matter gradually changed, from the vigilance of "how can there be a good thing like pie in the sky" to the regret of "why didn't I seize this opportunity?"
Just at this moment, the token trembled.
Li San was excited for a moment, and hurriedly looked down, but instantly became a son-in-law of the ice cellar.
"Stupid, forget it."
These four simple words from "Elder You" made Li San pale instantly.
He had already concluded at this time that "Elder You" wanted to give him a chance and help him get promoted.
But his hesitant performance disappointed Elder You.
Only Elder You would call him a "fool" and say "forget it".
The chance is gone...
Li San was so anxious that his hands were shaking. He quickly sent a message:
"Elder! You are so generous!"
"I am stupid and ignorant. Please give me another chance. If you have any orders, I will go through fire and water and risk my life! Please give me this chance!"
Li San was sincere, but there was no reply from the other side.
There was only one chance, or even just one sentence or one reply, which could change his life, but he hesitated for a moment and pretended to be smart, and missed it.
Li San was filled with remorse.
But he was unwilling to give up.
"Elder! Please, give me another chance!"
"Elder! I am willing to do anything."
"Elder! I am loyal to you and have no second thoughts!"
"Elder! Please believe me, I am absolutely loyal to you!"
From then on, he would send messages to "Mohua" every morning, noon and evening to show his "loyalty".
Just like that, after three days of hard work, he finally got his reward. He received a reply from "Elder You":
"Yeah."
Li San was ecstatic, but at the same time, he was a little confused.
What does this "Yeah" mean?
Did Elder You know his loyalty, did Elder You forgive his stupidity, or was he willing to give him another chance?
Li San was trying to figure out the "deep meaning" of Mo Hua.
But he didn't know that this was just a casual reply from Mo Hua while he was chewing chicken legs, and it didn't have any special meaning.
Just like that, he was worried about this "Yeah" for the whole day.
At night, just when Li San was "guessing the saint's intention" and worried about gains and losses, he finally received another message from "Elder You":
"Have you considered it?"
Considered it?
Li San was startled, and then instantly remembered the sentence Elder You asked him at the beginning:
Do you want to become an elder?
This time he didn't hesitate at all, "Yes!"
Mo Hua asked again: "Do you understand what I mean?"
Li San hesitated for a moment, a little unsure, but through previous contacts, he guessed that Elder You should appreciate those who are bold, ruthless, determined, and ambitious.
The most important thing is to have ambition.
Li San said: "Elder, do you want to... recommend me as the new 'elder' of the Demon Sect?"
Mo Hua asked back: "Why should I do this?"
Li San was stunned by the question.
After a moment, he understood. In this world, no one will give benefits to others for nothing, let alone "Elder You" at the level of elders.
If he is willing to promote himself, then he must also provide corresponding value.
Li San was determined and gritted his teeth and said:
"From now on, I am willing to be your most loyal 'hyena' and obey you. One day, if I receive your grace and become an elder, I will follow your lead and never have two minds in this life!"
"Elder You" seemed quite satisfied. After a while, he said:
"Now, do something for me."
Li San hurriedly said: "Yes."
Mo Hua asked him: "Do you understand what I mean?"
Li San pondered for a moment and immediately said: "I understand, this is Elder You's test of me. Only after passing the test, I am qualified to be loyal to you."
Mo Hua was stunned for a while, nodded and said: "Well said."
"Please give your orders, Elder You."
Mo Hua sent a name to Li San, "Kill this person."
Li San was stunned when he saw it.
"Elder You, this..."
"Why? Don't dare?"
"No, it's..." Li San hesitated, "This man is a disciple of my Demon Sect, and he has a good relationship with me. He has devoted himself to my Demon Sect and made many contributions..."
"If you don't want to kill him, forget it." Mo Hua said lightly.
Li San's heart tightened, and he immediately noticed the dissatisfaction of "Elder You", and immediately understood it.
What Elder You needs is absolute "loyalty".
His order is everything. Whoever he wants to kill, no matter who it is, he will kill him with his knife, without explanation or reason.
Only in this way can he show his loyalty.
Only in this way can he really trust himself and promote himself to become an elder of the Demon Sect.
If he is not ruthless, he can't kill a fellow demon, so how can he become the right-hand man of Elder You in the future?
Besides, where do the "fellows" of the Demon Sect come from?
Once there is a conflict of interest, anyone can be killed, as long as you can kill him.
Li San said: "Elder You, don't worry, I will obey your order and kill this man."
"Follow my order?"
"No, I want to kill him, it has nothing to do with Elder You!" Li San said.
Mo Hua nodded slightly, and said: "Don't force it."
Li San said: "This is what my disciple wants, there is no reluctance at all."
Mo Hua was very satisfied: "I'll wait for your result."
"I will definitely live up to Elder You's expectations!"
Then Li San started to kill people.
The person he killed was a disciple of the Demon Sect who was in the late stage of foundation building.
He had some friendship with this person. They had killed people together, sucked blood together, and shared a blood slave, but in front of the future and the position of elder, these were not worth mentioning.
Li San was at the peak of foundation building, while this disciple was only at the late stage of foundation building. With a deliberate plan, Li San took advantage of his unpreparedness and killed him when he was out. He sucked his blood and threw his body into the mountains to feed the monsters.
After doing all this, Li San returned to the sect and sent a message to "Elder You":
"Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission and killed him."
"Elder You" said with relief: "Very good, this is your reward."
"Reward?"
Li San was stunned, and then found that the magic merit points in his magic sect order were rising. After a while, there were a full two thousand points.
Li San took a breath.
Two thousand points!
For a demon sect disciple at the foundation building stage, this is undoubtedly a huge sum of money.
Enough for him to exchange for one hundred blood lotus fruits.
Ten years of blood lotus fruits can also be exchanged for twenty!
And he just killed a fellow disciple in the late stage of foundation building...
Li San was excited, but he did not lose his sense of proportion because of the small things. Instead, he said:
"Elder, this is too precious. It is my duty to be loyal to you. I am ashamed to accept this merit."
"Take it," Mo Hua said, "This is a reward for your loyalty. The more loyal you are, the more generous this reward will be."
Li San was extremely grateful for a moment, and his admiration for "Elder You" was like a river overflowing, which was out of control.
"Yes!"
Mo Hua said again: "You must remember that all contacts between you and me must be through this disciple order. Outside, I don't know you and don't know who you are."
Li San's heart trembled when he heard this.
He understood!
Elder You's move was to act secretly, so his plot must be huge. He was his "hidden hand". As long as he followed him, he would be successful in the near future!
"Disciple will follow the elder's teachings and will never reveal a word!" Li San said.
"Very good."
After that, "Elder You" would ask Li San to kill a fellow disciple every now and then to "test" his loyalty.
Li San would get a generous merit for killing a fellow disciple every now and then, so he became more and more "loyal" to "Elder You".
During this period, Li San also met Elder You himself in the Demon Sect.
When the two passed by, Li San bowed his hands.
Elder You, however, was "arrogant" and ignored him at all.
It was as if he didn't see him, and he didn't even give him a glance.
Li San's eyes condensed, and he admired in his heart:
"It's worthy of Elder You, pretending not to know me, and acting flawlessly, without a single flaw."
"In this way, no one in the entire Demon Sect will know about our relationship..."
...
In this way, after several times of cultivating loyalty, seeing that the time was almost right, Mo Hua finally showed his true colors.
He gave Li San an order:
"Go to the Merit Library, exchange this formation, and bring it to the place I told you last time..."