Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2003 Chapter 964: Evil Tidings

The might of the Dragon Vein manifested as an Azure Dragon aura began to wind its way through the massive hall.

The origin of this Azure Dragon aura was centered within the dragon coffin itself.

Drawn by the shimmering light, the onlookers peered inside the casket. There lay the Fourth Prince, deceased for countless years, appearing serene and peaceful. At some point, he had clasped a piece of verdant bone within his hands.

This green bone measured half an arm's length and possessed a jade-like hue. It was crystalline, translucent, and featured peculiar ends. It looked as though it had been crafted by the heavens themselves to resemble a juvenile dragon.

"Dragon Vein!!"

Elder Bear Pi felt the blood qi throughout his body reach a boiling point. His heart hammered with intense excitement, and his eyes turned crimson instantly. He lunged toward the dragon coffin, intent on seizing the Dragon Vein for himself.

Meanwhile, Shen Tuao was being saturated by the Azure Dragon aura. His form radiated a clear light as if he were undergoing a Marrow Cleansing. His previously fading aura began to surge with renewed strength, and this time, the dragon's aura felt even more dignified and majestic.

Witnessing Elder Bear Pi’s attempt to steal the Dragon Vein, Shen Tuao’s expression twisted with fury, and he unleashed a heavy punch.

An azure dragon shadow let out a thunderous roar as it charged forward, heading straight for Elder Bear Pi.

Elder Bear Pi’s left hand shifted into the form of a python to intercept the Azure Dragon, but his demonic power was instantly overwhelmed by the dragon aura. His arm became a bloody mess, and he was hurled several feet backward by the impact.

A surge of avarice struck Young Master Xuan as he watched the scene. He immediately shouted:

"Shen Shouxing, grab that Dragon Vein for me, and I will hand your son back to you!"

Shen Shouxing’s gaze grew icy, a flicker of anger crossing his face.

He loathed being ordered around by Young Master Xuan, but since his foolish son was being used as a pawn and his life hung in the balance, he had no other choice.

However, a seed of doubt remained in his mind.

Was this object truly the Dragon Vein of the Great Wilderness? Why would such a heaven-defying treasure be secreted away in a tomb within Solitary Mountain City?

Elder Shen had never breathed a word about this...

His expression darkening, Shen Shouxing unsheathed his White Jade Sword. He pushed his Golden Core Peak cultivation to its limit, his spiritual power crystallizing as he merged his intent with his blade and charged at Shen Tuao.

Xun Ziyou was equally stunned; he never expected this mission to the Solitary Mountain City tomb would allow him to witness the legendary Dragon Vein of the Great Wilderness royalty.

Regardless of whether the Dragon Vein was authentic, he could not permit it to fall into the clutches of demonic cultivators.

Furthermore, Shen Tuao was currently in the process of assimilating the Dragon Vein's power.

If he were allowed to continue until he achieved full resonance with the Dragon Vein, even their combined strength might not be enough to take him down.

Xun Ziyou also struck, utilizing the Tai Xu Sword Skill to transform into flashes of Sword Qi that rained down on Shen Tuao.

Master Gu and Fan Jin had originally intended to save Mo Hua, but they now found themselves caught in the middle of an incredible karmic storm. They were deeply shaken by the unfolding events.

It would be a lie to say they didn't feel a sense of longing for the magnificent and noble Dragon Vein.

Fortunately, their logic overrode their greed. They understood that this was not a treasure they could possess.

They also knew they had no place in such a lethal struggle.

Consequently, the two remained on the fringes, providing occasional support with quick strikes before retreating, not daring to fully commit to a battle involving late-stage Golden Core combatants.

Instead, they kept their focus on Mo Hua.

Even if they managed to get the Dragon Vein, they likely wouldn't live to enjoy it.

However, the safety of Young Master Mo was directly tied to their future prosperity.

Fan Jin and his companion watched Young Master Xuan like hawks, waiting for any opening to snatch Mo Hua away.

Mo Hua maintained a blank mask, but he was secretly observing everything with great care.

The arrival of the Dragon Vein had turned the situation into a chaotic mess.

The intensity of the conflict continued to escalate.

Bolstered by the Azure Dragon's power, Shen Tuao fought against three opponents at once. He traded blows with Elder Bear Pi’s raw monstrous strength, parried the refined sword techniques of Shen Shouxing and Elder Xun, and resisted Young Master Xuan’s treacherous blood poisons and the occasional mental interference of the Planting Devil in Taoist Heart technique.

Mo Hua watched the Golden Core level clash intently.

Though his mind had wandered initially, he soon became completely absorbed.

This was a rare chance to study high-level combat.

There was much to learn from the way these cultivators fought.

While Cultivation, Taoist Skills, and physical prowess were the obvious foundations of strength, actual battle experience was priceless.

Without the tempering of combat, one's cultivation was merely theoretical and lacked true lethality.

The combatants here were members of Great Families, Sect Elders, fearsome monster cultivators, and Great Wilderness royalty.

In this life-or-death struggle, they frequently utilized killing moves. Their flow of Taoist Skills and the way they transitioned between offense and defense provided a wealth of knowledge.

True combat was indeed the finest instructor.

Though Mo Hua could not yet participate in a Golden Core battle, he could absorb its lessons.

Once he reached the Golden Core stage in the future, he would integrate these observations into his own repertoire, eventually becoming a formidable Golden Core cultivator capable of true slaughter.

Mo Hua’s eyes grew deep as he memorized every detail of the high-level struggle, etching the movements into his mind.

Suddenly, his brow furrowed as he noticed something odd.

While others might miss it, Mo Hua’s perspective as a Formation Master allowed him to detect a minute shift in the Four Symbols Dragon Pattern on Shen Tuao.

He had previously used Calculation to reconstruct a portion of it—specifically the first eighteen patterns of the Four Symbols Green Dragon Formation.

Because of that, his intuition was sharper than most.

The Four Symbols Green Dragon Formation on Shen Tuao was indeed shifting. It was being "rectified" by the Dragon Vein’s aura, changing from a corrupted Evil Dragon into a true Azure Dragon.

As he pushed his Calculation further, Mo Hua could feel that this transformation of the Dragon Pattern represented a major "evolution" of the Four Symbols Monster Pattern.