Lack of talent? I'll buy a year's worth of cultivation for one dollar!

The physical mass of the other shore's peak quietly gathered in his palm.

If he's willing.

You can grab the flagpole at any time and forcibly pull it out.

but.

Su Yu's hand froze in mid-air.

They were less than three inches away from the battle flag.

He did not continue forward.

Instead, they fell into a long silence.

The surroundings were deathly silent.

Only the regular runes that occasionally flowed on the banners emitted a faint hum.

"It's easy to pull out."

Su Yu's eyes were deep, and his brain was rapidly deducing the causal chain after pulling out the array flag.

"But, the commotion is too great."

This is the key point of the formation that locks the ancient Jianmu tree.

Once pulled out, the underlying rules of the entire Xuanhuang Dao Court and the Jiuli Witch Clan will instantly experience violent tremors.

This kind of shock cannot be concealed at all.

At that time.

Deep within the Xuanhuang Dao Court, there resided the four reclusive Celestial Masters, and even the three legendary Xuanhuang Dao Venerables.

They will notice it immediately.

Moon Soul Realm, Heavenly Secret Realm, Candle-Holding Realm, or even Spring Encounter Realm.

All will descend.

It's not just the Taoist temple.

The twelve ancient ancestors from the Jiuli Witch Clan will also tear through space and attack.

In his mind, Su Yu objectively assessed his current combat strength.

Ordinary physical body, the pinnacle of the other shore.

The Eight Desolations Town is powerful and perfect, with the superimposed Jianmu Longevity True Body.

In addition, there's the Skeleton King at his peak of youth summoned from the second volume of the Book of the Dead.

Very strong.

In the Hongmeng Realm, they are definitely at the very top of the pyramid.

but.

They must simultaneously face the combined forces of the Xuanhuang Dao Court and the Jiuli Witchcraft Tribe.

"We might not be able to win."

Su Yu has always been calm and restrained.

I never make big gambles without being sure of success.

Even if he possesses the immortal body of the Jianmu tree, he is an indestructible monster.

However, if it were suppressed by several cultivators at the Spring Realm and resealed in some forbidden land, that would be a huge problem.

The commotion must be concealed.

The Jianmu tree must be released quietly.

Su Yu slowly withdrew his hand.

It's a burden on my back.

His gaze shifted from the array flag to the dense array of monitoring panels surrounding it.

These array plates transmit the status of the array flags to the Tian Shu Academy of the Dao Court in real time.

"Formations are static, but people are dynamic."

Su Yu's thoughts became clear instantly.

Forcibly disrupting the formation will trigger an alarm.

But if...

Did the person maintaining the formation actively modify its feedback mechanism?

What if the data displayed on the monitoring panel is still normal even when the Jianmu (建木) is removed?

Those high-ranking Taoist masters and celestial masters cannot possibly keep an eye on this place with their divine sense every day.

They only look at the reports from their subordinates.

As long as you control the people below.

This is tantamount to blinding the higher-ups of the Daoist court.

"Tian Shu Academy".

Su Yu silently recited the name in his heart.

This is the highest-level organization in the Daoist court responsible for maintaining the formation.

Previously in the desolate wasteland, the array master named Mo Heng was from the Tian Shu Academy.

Su Yu did not linger at the Tai Xu Array Core.

He turned around and stepped out of this secluded space.

Since they couldn't defeat the full strength of the Dao Court.

Then let's turn the Daoist court into our own.

……

The Xuanhuang Dao Court, the main domain.

Tian Shu Academy.

This is the sacred site of the Daoist formations, a massive island suspended in the heavens.

The island is covered with countless intricate array patterns, constantly emanating and emanating primordial energy.

Inside the Tian Shu Hall.

Mo Heng, a master of formations, was sitting cross-legged in front of a huge sand table.

The sand table simulates a miniature model of the [Xuanhuang Jiuli Locking Heaven Array].

His brows were furrowed as he deduced a subtle stagnation in the formation's rules.

hum.

A slight ripple spread through the space of the main hall.

Mo Heng did not look up, but spoke calmly.

"Today, the Tian Shu Academy is closed for deductions and will not see any visitors."

As a formation master at the early stage of the Primordial Chaos Realm, he held an extremely high position in the Dao Court. Even a great general would have to treat him with utmost respect.

"Master Mo, it's me."

A dignified and steady voice rang out.

Mo Heng was slightly taken aback.

Raise your head.

They saw Lin Tianyuan, dressed in a dark blue Taoist robe.

"The Sea-Suppressing General?"

Mo Heng quickly stood up and bowed slightly.

"Didn't the Divine General go to the Silent Star Sea to collect Primordial Source Water? Why is he suddenly at the Heavenly Pivot Academy?"

Facing the guardian general of the other shore realm, Mo Heng naturally dared not be arrogant.

Su Yu was wearing Lin Tianyuan's face.

His expression was calm and composed.

He walked slowly to Mo Heng, his gaze falling on the miniature sand table.

"There's something wrong with the formation."

Su Yu spoke calmly.

"When I was inspecting the Taixu Array Core, I discovered that the rule feedback of the core array flag seemed to be somewhat abnormal."

"I came here specifically to verify this with you."

Upon hearing this, Mo Heng's expression immediately turned serious.

The Heaven-Locking Array is of paramount importance and cannot afford the slightest mistake.

"An anomaly? Specifically, in which direction?"

Mo Heng approached without warning, following Su Yu's finger to look at the center of the sand table.

Just as Mo Heng's attention was completely focused on the sand table.

A dark glint flashed deep in Su Yu's eyes.

The spatial divine kingdom at the peak of the other shore folded up suddenly within a foot's distance between the two.

Time seemed to stretch out infinitely at that moment.

The Heavenly Demon Kingdom opens.

A wisp of the purest, most primordial demonic essence, devoid of any murderous aura, condensed at Su Yu's fingertips.

It transformed into an invisible and intangible seed of a celestial demon.

There was no earth-shattering pressure.

There was also no pain that tore the true spirit apart.

This demonic seed, like a drop of water, silently seeped into Mo Heng's brow.

Mo Heng's body stiffened for a fraction of a second.

In the depths of his true spirit, the logic of his underlying beliefs was instantly altered and reshaped.

There was no pain.

He is still himself.

He remains the same Mo Heng Grandmaster, obsessed with formations and possessing a rigorous personality.

His memories, his emotions, his perceptions—nothing has changed.

The only difference is...

At the very top of his subconscious, there was an existence that was irresistible and even surpassed the Great Dao of Xuanhuang.

That's Su Yu.

This control is gentle.

It's like a gentle rain nourishing the earth, subtle and silent.

Su Yu doesn't need a group of puppets who have lost their self-awareness; what he needs are professionals who can continue to shine in the Dao Court and cover up the truth for him.

Mo Heng blinked.

The slight daze in his eyes vanished instantly.

He raised his head and looked at "Lin Tianyuan" in front of him.

His expression remained that of a formation master, but his tone carried a newfound obedience.

"Owner."

Mo Heng called out calmly in his heart.

On the surface, he still referred to himself as the God General.

"My Lord, the feedback from the rules on this sand table is indeed a bit sluggish."

Su Yu nodded slightly.

I am very satisfied with the effects of the Demon Seed.

Although I control everyone.

But for those with whom he has no grudge, such as Mo Heng, he can simply borrow their identity to control their stance.

This person's life continued thereafter.

Su Yu would not disturb his research on formations, nor would he interfere with his private life.

"Mo Heng."

Su Yu withdrew his gaze and gave the order in his voice.

"I want to add an 'illusion array' outside the core array flag of the Heaven-Locking Array."

"When the array flag is pulled out, this illusion array must be able to perfectly simulate the rule feedback that the array flag is still there and the Jianmu tree is struggling."

"Is it possible?"

Mo Heng did not ask why.

The logic of the Heavenly Demon Seed allowed him to automatically rationalize Su Yu's orders.

He stared at the sand table, his mind racing.

After a while.

Mo Heng answered calmly.

"Reporting to Master, it is technically possible."