Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2078 Chapter 989: Winds Rising

Yu Er... the Karma Dragon of the Great Wilderness?!

Mo Hua's eyes narrowed faintly.

Yet this... how could it be true?

Wasn't he the offspring of the Shangguan and Wenren clans? How on earth did he inherit the bloodline of the Great Wilderness's Karma Dragon?

Still, the connection to the Dragon Soul couldn't possibly deceive.

Inside Mo Hua's Divine Soul, a primordial dragon's cry echoed softly.

This was the ancient Dragon Soul he'd absorbed before, still not completely refined, originating from the Great Wilderness's Dragon Emperor.

At this moment, the Dragon Soul vibrated in harmony with Yu Er, letting Mo Hua glimpse the hints of Karmic Dragon Blood etched across Yu Er's features.

Furthermore, this silhouette of the Karma Dragon appeared in crimson hues.

The Blood Shadow bore a fierce aura of calamity, teetering between existence and oblivion, hinting at the hardships awaiting its bearer.

Mo Hua's brow furrowed deeply.

"Brother Mo?" The pure-hearted Yu Er noticed Mo Hua's grave look and inquired worriedly, "Is everything okay?"

Mo Hua slowly composed his feelings, ruffled Yu Er's hair gently, and murmured reassuringly, "Nothing's wrong... It'll be fine..."

Yu Er clearly relished these pats on his head from Mo Hua, his face breaking into a joyful, untroubled grin.

However, atop that pure and joyful expression, the scarlet dragon silhouette let out a savage, bloody roar toward Mo Hua before vanishing into Yu Er's forehead.

Mo Hua's stare grew a touch icy.

...

The Gu Family's yearly banquet came next.

This year's gathering remained quite lavish too.

Even so, it felt a bit more subdued than in previous years.

Due to the Solitary Mountain City incident, tensions had flared between the Gu Family and the Shen Family.

The core of the problem lay within the Taixu Gate, and the Gu Family's involvement was neither major nor minor.

That said, the Shen Family wielded immense influence and oversaw the Qian Taoist Sect, so numerous cultivation clans sought to curry favor with them to place their disciples there.

They hesitated to provoke the Shen Family, yet they also avoided antagonizing the Gu Family.

As a result, during this Gu Family banquet, plenty of clans just dispatched presents without showing up themselves.

For noble houses, such moves stem from self-interest and aren't at all surprising.

Everyone must tread cautiously at times; provided no bridges are burned, future encounters can stay cordial.

The Gu Family, while upright, wasn't oblivious to the ways of the world and chose not to take offense.

Mo Hua cared even less about it all.

He focused solely on enjoying a good meal and satisfying his appetite.

The dealings among nobles and their polite banter held no interest for him; those issues simply didn't touch his life.

In the midst of this lively yet balanced setting, Mo Hua savored the feast, wandered the grounds to settle his stomach afterward, exchanged greetings with several Elders, gathered a stack of New Year presents, chatted with Elder Gu Hong about Uncle Gu's personal affairs, and then readied himself to head back to the Sect.

Wenren Wan arrived with Yu Er to bid him farewell.

"I've packed some sweets, fruit wine, and your favorite spiritual meats and dishes. The Sect's meals tend to be bland, and you're always buried in formation work, so make sure to eat properly and stay nourished."

Wenren Wan's tone carried warmth and genuine care.

Mo Hua offered a thankful smile, replying, "Thanks so much, Aunt Wan."

Yu Er waved goodbye to Mo Hua with evident reluctance.

The next day, he'd head back to the Shangguan Family alongside his mother for the ancestral rites, and only after the new year would he rejoin the Taixu Gate.

That meant over ten days apart from Mo Hua.

Mo Hua pulled out a modest present he'd set aside for Yu Er.

Some of these were tiny gadgets he'd fashioned personally with formations.

Thus, even during his stay at the Shangguan Family, Yu Er could enjoy fresh playthings each day.

The rest consisted of the formation exercises Mo Hua had given Yu Er as practice.

With homework to tackle, Yu Er wouldn't have moments to feel down.

Yu Er's face showed a blend of delight and a slight pout, his feelings all jumbled.

After a bit more light talk, just as Mo Hua prepared to depart, a stir erupted afar, and a grand entourage with ornate canopies drew near, halting right at the Gu Family's entrance.

A band of cultivators stepped down from the carriages.

Leading them was a figure in luxurious attire, exuding a potent presence, his hair and beard streaked with silver, deep creases marking his visage.

He advanced like a chill breeze sweeping in.

The once-cozy vibe shattered in an instant.

Wenren Wan's face shifted subtly, while Yu Er appeared somewhat scared, gripping his mother's sleeve tightly on reflex.

As the guest drew closer, Wenren Wan had little option but to step forward with a partial bow, saying, "Elder Wang."

Mo Hua knew him as well.

This elder with his salt-and-pepper hair and beard went by Shangguan Wang, a formidable Elder from the Shangguan Family at the Feather Transformation realm.

Rumors held that long ago, Shangguan Wang had forfeited his shot at leading the Shangguan Family, fueling his grudge against Shangguan Ce, Shangguan Yi, and Yu Er's branch, where he opposed them at every turn.

Mo Hua harbored no liking for the man and so skipped any salutation.

Shangguan Wang cast a quiet look at Mo Hua, his face flashing clear irritation mixed with a flicker of caution.

In the Formation Competition, he'd seen firsthand how Mo Hua, merely at Foundation Building Middle Stage, had bested the prodigies from the Four Great Sects who were at Foundation Establishment Late Stage, ultimately dominating the whole Formation Competition's challenges with total superiority to seize first place in Formations.

This young man was far from average.

Hence, despite his own Feather Transformation cultivation towering over Mo Hua's Foundation Stage, he overlooked the boy's "impertinence."

Shangguan Wang sidestepped Mo Hua, neared Wenren Wan, and stated flatly:

"By order of the Family Master, I'll accompany the Young Madam and Young Master Yu to the clan tomorrow."

"My gratitude to you, Elder Wang," Wenren Wan responded.

Shangguan Wang fixed a profound gaze on Yu Er, gave a faint "Hmm," and strode into the Gu Family alone.

Mo Hua observed Shangguan Wang's retreating figure, struck by an odd feeling of something off.

Yet he couldn't quite identify the source of that unease.

With Shangguan Wang entering the Gu Family amid another flurry of activity and chatter, Mo Hua finally set off on his way.