Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2029 Chapter 972: Divine Statue (Part 4)

Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...

Mo Hua leads a group through a vast forest of unique Mountain God statues in a desperate search for the hidden Lifebound Divine Statue. Within the Divine Temple, a desperate Shen Shouxing engages in a brutal struggle against the demon-possessed Mr. Tu, eventually unmasking the entity as a manipulative figure from his past. Consumed by the loss of his son and the realization that his life's work was a mere pawn's play, Shen Shouxing’s heart fails, driving him into a suicidal, feral frenzy. As the two clash, a strange, creeping corruption begins to infect Mr. Tu’s form, while Mo Hua sense a sudden, chilling premonition that something is deeply wrong.

Upon reflection, it made sense that the item was difficult to discover; otherwise, Mr. Tu and the Evil God would have seized the Lifebound Divine Statue long ago.

However, while it remained hidden from others, I cannot afford to be lost as well...

If I fail to locate the statue, how can I honor the trust the Mountain Lord placed in me?

Mo Hua forced himself to be calm, replaying the Mountain Lord’s final instructions in his mind:

"If we truly are friends... take mine... and leave Solitary Mountain City."

If they were friends, he was to take the "Lifebound Divine Statue" and flee Solitary Mountain.

Mo Hua contemplated the phrasing, sensing a deeper layer of meaning hidden within those words...

If a true bond existed between them, shouldn't he be capable of identifying the Lifebound Divine Statue on sight?

But how?

My friendship is with the Luo Po Mountain Lord, so should the origin of this statue be traced back to Lord Yellow Mountain of Kushan Mountain?

Luo Po Mountain Lord...

The memories of his time spent with Lord Yellow Mountain flickered through his consciousness like a series of vivid images...

Suddenly, a specific memory surfaced in Mo Hua's mind.

A long time ago, moved by the Mountain Lord’s tragic circumstances, he had brought offerings of poultry and fish to provide him with a decent meal.

Once Lord Yellow Mountain had eaten his fill, he had guided Mo Hua to a precipice situated behind the crumbling temple.

Thick, ancient vines draped over the cliff's edge, concealing a treacherous set of stone stairs.

Those steps descended into a hidden cavern.

A divine statue stood waiting inside that cave.

The details of that figure slowly returned to Mo Hua:

It was imposing and majestic, possessing a lean face and piercing eyes that mirrored Lord Yellow Mountain’s features. The entire form was cast in high-quality bronze, accented with traces of gold plating.

It was vastly superior to the crude clay effigy found in the ruined temple...

That statue was a prized possession of Lord Yellow Mountain, kept in a secret location and revealed only because of their deep companionship.

Essentially, it was a sight reserved exclusively for "friends."

While the statue beneath the cliff likely wasn't the actual Lifebound Divine Statue of Lord Yellow Mountain, it had to be the object that most closely resembled it.

His genuine Lifebound Divine Statue remained concealed within Solitary Mountain, a place he feared to visit. Given his current state of poverty, he was clearly unable to reclaim it.

Consequently, he could only fashion a replica to serve as a memento.

Even if it was a substitute, its appearance would not deviate much from the original if it was meant to evoke his memories.

This was the link—the vital clue left behind by Lord Yellow Mountain!

Mo Hua’s eyes brightened with realization.

He visualized the statue from the cavern and projected his Divine Sense across the expansive hall, meticulously comparing his mental image against the thousands of statues surrounding him.

Mo Hua’s mind raced with incredible speed, his perception reaching a sharp peak.

Countless divine statues of various forms and sizes blurred past his inner vision...

Suddenly, Mo Hua’s heart skipped a beat, and he snapped his eyes open.

"Elder Xun, follow me!"

Though perplexed by the sudden movement, Elder Xun nodded and followed.

Mo Hua navigated the group toward a neglected, shadowed corner of the Divine Temple.

A single divine statue stood there in the dark.

It defied Mo Hua's expectations; the statue was modest, reaching only half the height of a man, and lacked any signs of intricate craftsmanship or wealth.

The facial features of the statue seemed to be a blend of the powerful Lord Yellow Mountain of Solitary Mountain and the impoverished version from Kushan Mountain, bearing a striking resemblance to the Luo Po Mountain Lord.

Tucked away in the corner, it appeared plain and unremarkable next to the grander statues nearby.

To an untrained eye, it almost looked like a cheap imitation.

"Is this... the Lifebound Divine Statue of the Mountain Lord?"

For a brief second, Mo Hua felt a wave of doubt.

He had only one chance to choose; if he picked the wrong object, everything would be lost.

Mo Hua's brow furrowed as he struggled with the decision.

Just then, Xun Ziyou knit his brows in confusion and whispered, "Mo Hua... what exactly are you staring at?"

Staring at what?

Mo Hua was taken aback and turned his gaze toward Xun Ziyou. "Elder Xun, are you saying you can't see it?"