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.
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...