Chapter 925: Loyalty

Mo Hua found it a bit hard to believe, and at the same time, felt doubt in his heart.Why would a demon sect that practices blood-sucking techniques actually hide this kind of top-tier array diagram that contains powerful spiritual power laws?How did they obtain this second-grade, twenty-pattern Reverse Spirit Array?Did they kill someone and seize it?Did they inherit it directly from a higher-level demon sect?Or, is someone deliberately hiding among them?Do they really know what this array diagram truly means?Mo Hua once again flipped through the annotations regarding the Reverse Spirit Array within the demon sect's merit library:"Second-grade, twenty patterns, unusual array diagram, contains some power of spiritual power laws, extremely difficult to comprehend, effect unknown, use unknown. Merit points: three thousand..."Extremely difficult to comprehend, effect unknown, use unknown...Mo Hua mused in his heart.This meant that this group of demon cultivators fundamentally didn't know what the "Reverse Spirit Array" was, what its use was, and no one could learn it.Furthermore, it only required three thousand merit points.While three thousand points in the demon sect's merit library wasn't a small amount, compared to the extremely rare "Reverse Spirit Array," it was fundamentally insignificant.Any ultimate array diagram was a "priceless" treasure.If there was an opportunity, one might encounter it, but if there was no opportunity, one couldn't buy it even with more spiritual stones.The price of three thousand was simply an insult to this array diagram."This group of demon cultivators truly have eyes but fail to see, they don't understand its value at all..."Mo Hua muttered in his heart, feeling that this demon sect was truly wasting heavenly resources, even putting this kind of treasure in the library to gather dust.But thinking carefully, it also seemed reasonable.Among the cultivators within the demon sect, those who practiced bloody demon techniques, few were skilled in arrays to begin with. It was estimated that not a single one could understand this Reverse Spirit Array.In their eyes, this Reverse Spirit Array might just be an unusual, complicated, and difficult-to-understand special array with an unknown use.Even if they could understand it and learn it, it wouldn't be of much use.Without a deep foundation in arrays, without being proficient in divine sense derivation, and unable to deduce the spiritual traces of the array, they fundamentally couldn't accurately apply the Reverse Spirit Array to cause the array to collapse, leading to a "collapse" of spiritual power and creating destructive killing power.The reason the Reverse Spirit Array was profound and obscure was that its application was also extremely difficult.Mo Hua stroked the guest elder token, looking at the words "Reverse Spirit Array" on it, his heart beating a little faster.In the hands of others, the Reverse Spirit Array might just be another difficult and useless array.But in his hands, it was completely different.As long as he had the Reverse Spirit Array, if he were given a large array, he could even collapse a cultivator at the Dao Tribulation stage to death.Of course, collapsing a large array was too extravagant.He didn't know if he would have such an opportunity in this lifetime.But even if he couldn't collapse a large array, this Reverse Spirit Array was still extremely powerful.With his current array attainment, if he truly obtained the Reverse Spirit Array diagram and learned the second-grade Reverse Spirit Array, by laying it out in advance and planning properly, it was completely possible to "collapse kill" a Golden Core stage cultivator with his Foundation Establishment cultivation.This was true cross-realm killing!Although strictly speaking, what he relied on wasn't considered his own cultivation.But cultivation knowledge itself also represented power, and a powerful array also represented powerful combat strength."I must get this Reverse Spirit Array!""The Four Symbols Azure Dragon Array is very good, but now I don't know where it's hidden. On the contrary, the current opportunity, this 'fat meat,' I must firmly grasp."The fact that he could see this Reverse Spirit Array diagram indicated that he had this opportunity at this moment.If he missed it, he would definitely regret it endlessly.If he hesitated for a moment, the demon sect might migrate, perish, their merit library might be destroyed, their treasure house might be seized by the Dao Court, or other changes might occur. If this array diagram fell into the hands of others, wanting to get it back would truly be like searching for a needle in a haystack.When there was an opportunity, he must firmly grasp it!Mo Hua no longer hesitated and immediately began to ponder in his heart exactly how he could get this Reverse Spirit Array diagram.However, after thinking for a moment, Mo Hua frowned again."It seems... it's not that easy to get..."The second-grade Reverse Spirit Array diagram was something in the demon sect's merit library, and exchanging it required merit points.Merit points were actually easy to handle. Now that he had infiltrated the bottom layer of the Yuan Magnetic Array, the number of merit points could, in theory, be tampered with through magnetic patterns.But the problem was, how to exchange it if he had the merit points?After exchanging it, how to get it?Mo Hua now understood the demon sect somewhat and knew that according to the general process, he first needed a clear, "alive," and verifiable demon sect cultivator identity. Using the demon sect token, he would spend three thousand merit points to exchange for this Reverse Spirit Array diagram.After exchanging for the array diagram, this demon sect cultivator would still need to personally go inside the demon sect, to a place similar to a "Merit Pavilion," to retrieve this array diagram.Then, he would still need to have this array diagram delivered to his own hands.This entire process involved both operations at the Yuan Magnetic level and real-world actions.At the Yuan Magnetic level, he could indeed forge "sequence magnetic patterns" to create a non-existent demon sect disciple to help him exchange for the array diagram.But at the reality level, he couldn't create a real "person" to go inside the demon sect and retrieve the Reverse Spirit Array diagram for him.Furthermore, he didn't know where the demon sect's main base was. Even if he could truly create such a "person," he wouldn't know where to go to retrieve his Reverse Spirit Array diagram."A bit troublesome..."Mo Hua couldn't help but lie down on the ground, pillowing his arms, his eyes staring blankly at the ceiling.After pondering for a moment, he couldn't help but mutter:"If I truly knew 'Dao Heart Plant Demon,' that would be great. I could ask Uncle Gu to catch a demon sect disciple, implant a Dao Heart Plant Demon in him, and let him go to the demon sect to help me pick up the 'package'..."Of course, these were just his thoughts.True Dao Heart Plant Demon was a demonic technique that manipulated others by differentiating strange thoughts and implanting demonic thoughts.The manipulated person would become a "puppet" of strange thoughts, their divine thoughts infected, and given time, they would undoubtedly die.He wouldn't use this kind of evil technique."But, this is also an idea... I can't use 'Dao Heart Plant Demon' to manipulate, so can I use Yuan Magnetic information to 'induce'?"Mo Hua cultivated the way of divine thoughts and knew deeply that human cognition was very easily "induced," and the human Dao Heart always fluctuated.Especially in situations where there was a cognitive barrier or information disparity."Utilize Yuan Magnetic transmission to conduct cognitive induction, 'deceive' a demon sect disciple, and let him act according to my ideas..."In a sense, this was also a form of "manipulation."Mo Hua's eyes lit up, and he gradually had an idea in his heart.Afterward, Mo Hua spent some time pondering a plan.But to complete this plan, there were still many problems to overcome, especially problems at the Lei Magnetic Array level.His current Lei Magnetic Array level was still insufficient in many ways; he was still unclear about many of the ways of Lei Magnetic.Mo Hua again took the time to drink tea with Elder Zheng once and ask for advice on some insights into Lei Magnetic arrays.After returning to Tai Xu Gate, he studied on his own again and personally tried several times, confirming that his idea was correct and his Lei Magnetic application was also proficient. Only then did he feel at ease.Several days later, with everything prepared, Mo Hua began to act.He first selected a person.This "person" was key to this plan. He would be responsible for helping him exchange for the Reverse Spirit Array and bringing it out of the demon sect to his hands.This person's status couldn't be too high; it couldn't be an elder above the Golden Core stage.He couldn't yet "manipulate" such a figure.If he failed, the backlash would also be greater.But this person's status also couldn't be too low. It was best to be an elite core disciple below the elder level.Mo Hua "monitored" the chats of the demon sect disciples and after several days of screening, finally selected a suitable person:Li San.This name was very ordinary.This person had peak Foundation Establishment cultivation, his real name was unknown, only that his surname was Li. In the blood technique lineage, he ranked third in the succession, so people called him "Li San."Li San had quite a deep seniority in the demon sect, and his cultivation was also strong. He had the potential to cultivate to the Golden Core stage and qualify to be promoted to "elder."And his cultivation was only one step away from the Golden Core stage.He had been in the demon sect for a long time and must have accumulated a lot of merit. Exchanging for the Reverse Spirit Array worth three thousand points shouldn't be a problem.After exchanging it, it wouldn't easily cause suspicion.Most importantly, he was greedy.Every demon sect cultivator was greedy, and this Li San was especially greedy.Greed was the easiest human nature to exploit.Mo Hua pretended to be "Elder You" and sent a message to Li San:"You, do you want to become an elder?"All demon sect disciples yearned to become elders; this yearning was even more intense than in the righteous path.They cultivated blood techniques and followed a "lineage system."Lineage elders sucked the blood of lineage disciples, who in turn sucked the blood of ordinary disciples, who went out to suck the blood of innocent cultivators.Disciples all suffered the "exploitation" of elders.And once they became an "elder," it meant they had a certain degree of autonomy, didn't need to "pay tribute," and also had certain "lineage" privileges.The demon sect had no taboos, and compared to ordinary sects, the power of "elders" was greater, allowing them to act more arbitrarily.Therefore, no disciple didn't want to become an elder.But being an elder wasn't something they could become just because they wanted to.Oppression within the demon sect was more direct, and the hierarchy was more distinct. Each elder occupied a position, and if they wanted to climb up, they had to see if other elders recognized them.Secondly, restricted by the layer-by-layer exploitation of blood-sucking techniques, without the permission of an "elder" level demon cultivator or the extra essence blood reward from a Golden Core demon cultivator, it was fundamentally wishful thinking for these Foundation Establishment disciples to break through to the Golden Core stage.Therefore, the words "elder" were full of temptation.Somewhere within the demon sect's unknown base.The thin-bodied, pale-faced, sinister-eyed Li San received Mo Hua's message and immediately trembled all over, shaking with excitement.Immense joy impacted his mind.This sentence revealed an opportunity and possibility, making his long-awaited heart even more restless.But at the same time, he also inevitably felt doubt in his heart:Why?"Why would Elder You send me this message? What does he mean? Does he want to... recommend me as an elder?""Will there be such a pie-in-the-sky thing?"Li San, who had been in the demon sect for a long time, although his nature was greedy, he still had the necessary vigilance."Elder You, your disciple is stupid, I don't know what your words... mean?"Li San pretended to be honest and said.But this message was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no response.Li San felt uneasy in his heart, not knowing what Elder You was thinking.Was he angry, or did he temporarily have something to do and no time to reply to me, or was he dissatisfied with my answer and disdained to reply?Li San began to guess Mo Hua's meaning.But the more he guessed, the more he felt at a loss.He fundamentally didn't know what thoughts were hidden in the belly of the opposite "Elder You."He didn't dare to go and ask in person.But letting it go, he was also unwilling.What if this sentence was true... Elder You truly wanted to "promote" him and let him be an elder.And he pretended to be reserved, not showing special sincerity, which would instead cause Elder You to give up on him, thus losing this opportunity to "advance."Thinking of this, Li San couldn't help but feel regret in his heart.His attitude towards this matter also gradually changed, from the vigilance of "how could there be such a pie-in-the-sky good thing" to the regret of "how did I not grasp this opportunity."Just at this moment, his token trembled.Li San's mood was excited for a moment, and he immediately lowered his head to look, but instantly fell into an ice cellar."Idiot, forget it."The simple four words sent by "Elder You" made Li San instantly turn pale.He was now certain that "Elder You" had initially wanted to give him an opportunity, to help him rise.But his hesitant performance disappointed Elder You.Elder You would scold him as an "idiot" and say "forget it."The opportunity was gone...Li San's heart was anxious like fire, his hands trembling, and he immediately sent a message saying:"Elder! You are so generous!""Your disciple is stupid, your disciple is ignorant, I beg you to please give me another chance. Whatever orders you have, your disciple will go through fire and water, sparing no effort! I beg you to please give me this chance!"Li San's heart was sincere and urgent, but there was no reply from the other side.Opportunity came only once, even if it was just a sentence, an answer that could change his life, but he only hesitated for a moment, pretended to be clever for a moment, and then missed it.Li San's regret gnawed at his heart.But he was unwilling to give up."Elder! I beg you, you must give your disciple another chance!""Elder! I am willing to do anything.""Elder! I am loyal to you, absolutely no second thoughts!""Elder! Please believe me, I am absolutely loyal to you!"Thereafter, every morning, noon, and evening, he would send messages to "Mo Hua" to express his "loyal" attitude.Just like this, after three days of effort, he finally received a reply. He received a reply from "Elder You":"Hmm."Li San was overjoyed in his heart, but at the same time, he was also somewhat confused.What did this one word "hmm" mean?Did Elder You know about his loyalty, did Elder You forgive his stupidity, or was he willing to give him another chance?Li San pondered the "deep meaning" of Mo Hua in his heart.But he didn't know that this was actually just Mo Hua casually replying to him while gnawing on a chicken leg, with no special meaning.Just like this, he was again uneasy for a whole day over this one word "hmm."In the evening, just as Li San was "pondering the sacred intent," gaining and losing, he finally received another message from "Elder You":"Have you thought it through?"Thought it through?Li San was startled, then instantly remembered the sentence Elder You had asked him at first:You, do you want to become an elder?This time he didn't hesitate in the slightest, "Yes!"Mo Hua asked again: "Do you understand my meaning?"Li San hesitated for a moment, somewhat unsure, but through their previous contact, he guessed that Elder You probably appreciated decisive, ruthless, determined, and ambitious people.Most importantly, having ambition.Li San then said: "Elder, you want to... recommend me as a new 'elder' of the demon sect?"Mo Hua countered: "Why would I do this?"Li San was stunned by the question.After a moment, he understood. In this world, no one would just give others benefits, let alone a figure at the elder level like "Elder You."If he was willing to promote himself, then he would also have to provide corresponding value.Li San hardened his heart and gritted his teeth, saying:"From now on, I am willing to become your most loyal 'hunting dog,' only obeying your orders. One day, if I receive your favor and become an elder, I must also only follow your lead, absolutely no second thoughts in this life!""Elder You" seemed quite satisfied. After a while, he said:"You now, do something for me."Li San immediately said: "Yes."Mo Hua asked him: "Do you understand my meaning?"Li San thought for a moment and immediately said: "I understand, this is Elder You's test for me. By passing the test, I will be qualified to be loyal to you."Mo Hua was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said: "Not bad.""Please give your order, Elder You."Mo Hua sent a person's name to Li San, "Kill this person."Li San was stunned at a glance."Elder You, this...""What? Don't dare?""No, it's..." Li San hesitated, "This person is a lineage disciple of our demon sect, he has some friendship with your disciple, he has worked hard for our demon sect and established quite a few merits...""If you're unwilling to kill, then forget it." Mo Hua said lightly.Li San's heart tightened, and he immediately detected "Elder You's" dissatisfaction and immediately understood.Elder You needed absolute "loyalty."His order was everything. If he wanted to kill someone, no matter who it was, he had to draw his blade without explanation, without reason.Only in this way could he show his loyalty.Only in this way could he possibly truly trust him and truly promote him to become an elder of the demon sect.If he wasn't ruthless enough to even lay hands on a fellow demonic path disciple, how could he become Elder You's right-hand man in the future?Moreover, where did "fellow disciples" exist in the demon sect?Once there were interests involved, anyone could be killed, as long as you could kill them.Li San said: "Elder You, rest assured, I will certainly obey your order and kill this person.""Obey 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 again: "No need to force yourself."Li San said: "Your disciple couldn't wish for this matter, there is no force involved at all."Mo Hua was very satisfied: "I await your result.""I will certainly not fail Elder You's expectations!"Then Li San began to kill.The person he killed was a late-stage Foundation Establishment lineage disciple of the demon sect.This person had some friendship with him, they killed people together, sucked blood together, and even shared a blood slave, but in the face of the future, in the face of the elder position, these were all insignificant.Li San was at the peak of Foundation Establishment, while this disciple was only in the late Foundation Establishment stage. With premeditated calculation against the unprepared, during a trip out, Li San took advantage of the situation and killed him, sucked his blood dry, and threw his body to the mountains to feed demon beasts.After doing all this, Li San returned to the sect and sent a message to "Elder You":"Fortunately, I did not disgrace the mission, the person has been killed.""Elder You" said with satisfaction: "Very good, this is your reward.""Reward?"Li San was startled, then discovered that the merit points in his demon sect token were rapidly increasing. In a short while, they had increased by a full two thousand points.Li San gasped.Two thousand points!To a demon sect disciple at the Foundation Establishment stage, this was undoubtedly a huge sum.Enough for him to exchange for one hundred blood lotus fruits.Ten-year-old blood lotus fruits could also be exchanged for twenty!And he had only killed a late-stage Foundation Establishment fellow disciple...While Li San was excited, he wasn't someone who would lose his sense of proportion because of a small gain, so he said:"Elder, this is too precious, being loyal to you is your disciple's duty. Your disciple is ashamed to receive this merit.""Take it," Mo Hua transmitted, "This is a reward for your loyalty. The more loyal you are, the richer the reward will be."Li San was instantly extremely grateful, and his admiration for "Elder You" in his heart surged like a river, unstoppable."Yes!"Mo Hua said again: "You must remember, all contact between you and me must be through this disciple token. Outside, I don't know you, nor do I know who you are."Li San's heart shivered upon hearing this.He understood!Elder You was doing this to act in secret, so his plot must be very big, and he was his "dark hand." As long as he followed him, his rise to power was imminent!"Your disciple will strictly obey Elder's teachings, I will definitely not leak a word!" Li San said."Very good."Thereafter, "Elder You" would occasionally let Li San kill a fellow disciple to "test" his degree of loyalty.Li San would occasionally kill a fellow disciple and receive a rich amount of merit points, so he became more and more "loyal" to "Elder You."During this period, Li San also encountered Elder You himself within the demon sect.As the two brushed past each other, Li San cupped his hand in salute.However, Elder You seemed to "disregard people," fundamentally not paying attention to him.As if he hadn't seen this person at all, not even giving him a glance.Li San's gaze condensed, and he admired in his heart:"As expected of Elder You, pretending not to know me, his performance is flawless, without any loophole.""Like this, the entire demon sect, no one will know about this relationship between us..."Just like this, after several more times of cultivating loyalty, when the time was almost right, Mo Hua finally revealed his intention.He ordered Li San:"Go to the merit library, exchange for this array diagram, and bring it to the place I told you last time..."