Chapter 1085: Chapter 675: Support_2
Chapter 1085 -675: Support_2
Some people face the enemy head-on.
I only need to hide in the shadows, cast a few spells, exert some control, and offer aid; thereâs no need to reveal all my trump cards.
Even if discovered, a âlittle rascalâ like myself wonât draw much attention.
But the problem now is I lack supporters.
Originally, Senior Sister Murong and Senior Brother Feng, with their profound cultivation and extraordinary Taoist skills, as well as their rich experience, would have been able to assist me.
But they are senior to me by a year, they have their own matters to attend to, and it might not be possible to join forces in the future.
So, I have to look for fellow disciples from my own cohort.
The most suitable candidates would be Cheng Mo and Situ JianâŠ
Mo Hua clicked his tongue.
Though itâs not very kind to say, Cheng Mo and Situ Jian are both a bit âgreen
Theyâre new to the Sect, and despite their profound foundations, they are only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage;
Even though their Taoist skills are notable, theyâre lacking combat experience;
And even if they have good talents and understanding, their encounters with Evil Cultivators and Demon Cultivators are nearly non-existent, their experiences still shallow;
Despite them being taller than Mo Hua, and one or two years older.
But in Mo Huaâs eyes, theyâre still too âtender
Dealing with an Evil God and Evil Cultivators, a single misstep can be fatal.
Previously, Cheng Mo and the others were chased by Cultivators in black, and they were narrowly spared from a likely grim fate.
Later, in the forsaken Refinery Shop, when they besieged the leader in black, struck by the bloody light of an Evil Eye, they lost their mind and were immobilized, almost hanging by a threadâŠ
Mo Hua sighed.
Under such circumstances, I, as their âJunior Brotherâ, cannot in good conscience lead them into danger.
Relying on the Taoist Court is also not an option.
I canât simply go and tell Uncle Gu that I want to âdevourâ the Evil God, and have him summon some Enforcement Leaders from the Taoist Court to help me capture the Evil Godâs followersâŠ
Uncle Gu, a Formation Blind and one who doesnât practice Divine Sense, will surely not believe it.
Use âcatching a traffickerâ as an excuse?
Mo Hua thought for a moment and shook his head.
The Taoist Court could handle traffickers themselves; they certainly wouldnât include me in the action.
Besides, as a Sect Disciple, Iâm to practice at Taixu Gate, only able to leave the Sect during brief holidays.
The timing doesnât match up, and the Taoist Courtâs operations will not possibly wait for me.
Furthermore, there might be traitors within the Taoist Court.
All things considered, I can only rely on Cheng Mo and the othersâŠ
We are all from the same Sect, and whether weâre in class or on breaks, our schedules align.
They even call me âJunior Brother,â have treated me to chicken legs, and after the ordeal with the black-clad traffickers, we have somewhat experienced life and death together and fought side by side.
Although they are sons of noble families, they are youthful and fervent, with scarcely any spoiled habits, rather amiable to be aroundâŠ
Mo Hua sighed lightly.
Just a bit too âgreen
Their cultivation is inadequate, their experience shallow.
Mo Hua pondered a moment longer, then another thought came to him:
"Experience accumulates gradually, and many things get easier with repetition. Cheng Mo and the others have decent talents; having gone through some dangerous events, theyâll naturally gain experience
"Thereâs some risk, of course, but with me accompanying them, it might be somewhat safer
"The most significant issue, though, is the lack of cultivation and power
Mo Hua frowned, then was suddenly struck by an epiphany, recalling four words.
"Supporting offensive strategies.â
The words of Mr. Zhuang surfaced in Mo Huaâs mind, once again, word for word.
"Donât concentrate on offensive strategies, but support them
"To concentrate on offensive strategies is to compete with all the Heavenly Prides.â
"To support offensive strategies is to aid in their competition.â
"The stronger your means of supporting offensive strategies, the less likely they are to offend you.â
"In this way, without a noble family, any family can become your support
"In a utilitarian and power-driven world of Tao Cultivation, amidst the many Heavenly Prides with exceptional Spiritual Roots and Cultivation Techniques, you too shall have a place!â
An epiphany dawned on Mo Hua, and he remembered another saying:
Water benefits all things without contention; thus, nothing in the world can compete with it.
Supporting offensive strategies could enhance Cheng Mo and their capabilities, allowing them to have enough power to âworkâ for me, tracking down Evil God followers, hunting the Evil God.
At the same time, even without relying on the title of âJunior Brotherâ, the way of supporting offensive strategies also helps me truly establish myself among fellow disciples, deterring others from taking me lightly.
Because by supporting others in their fights, by not sticking out myself, I avoid garnering envy from the Heavenly Prides and becoming the thorn in the side of the Great Families.
They might even come to woo me.
The crucial point is being able to stay behind the scenes.
Mo Hua also remembered that when his master taught him about supporting offensive strategies, he mentioned another saying:
"The protruding nail gets hammered first.â
"You donât need to stand out, nor should you.â
"Learn to hide in the dark, to leverage forces, to move through the major powers like a fish in water, to benefit from both sides; only then can you truly go a long way, steadily advance your cultivation, comprehend Formations, and seek the true Great Dao
Supporting offensive strategies, staying under the radar, hiding in the shadows, learning to leverage.
These words, Mo Hua didnât fully understand at the beginning, but now, in the Qianxue State Boundary, he felt them deeply.
The Qianxue State Boundary appears calm on the surface, but beneath it all, undercurrents rage.
Sin Cultivators, Evil Cultivators, Demon Cultivators mix together.
Traffickers are like âcockroachesâ that you think arenât there, but pop up in swarms when you let your guard down.
And lurking Evil Gods, festering wicked desires, as well as the spread of malevolent karmaâŠ
Indeed, I need to keep a low profile to avoid attracting attention.
Mo Hua gradually understood.
Those that donât show off in the forest arenât torn apart by the winds.