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; there’s no need to reveal all my trump cards. Even if discovered, a ‘little rascal’ like myself won’t 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 Jian… Mo Hua clicked his tongue. Though it’s not very kind to say, Cheng Mo and Situ Jian are both a bit ‘green’… They’re 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, they’re 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 Hua’s eyes, they’re still too ‘tender’… 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 thread… Mo Hua sighed. Under such circumstances, I, as their ‘Junior Brother’, cannot in good conscience lead them into danger. Relying on the Taoist Court is also not an option. I can’t simply go and tell Uncle Gu that I want to ‘devour’ the Evil God, and have him summon some Enforcement Leaders from the Taoist Court to help me capture the Evil God’s followers… Uncle Gu, a Formation Blind and one who doesn’t practice Divine Sense, will surely not believe it. Use “catching a trafficker” as an excuse? Mo Hua thought for a moment and shook his head. The Taoist Court could handle traffickers themselves; they certainly wouldn’t include me in the action. Besides, as a Sect Disciple, I’m to practice at Taixu Gate, only able to leave the Sect during brief holidays. The timing doesn’t match up, and the Taoist Court’s 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 others… We are all from the same Sect, and whether we’re in class or on breaks, our schedules align. They even call me “Junior Brother,” 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 around… Mo Hua sighed lightly. Just a bit too ‘green’… 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, they’ll naturally gain experience…” “There’s 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.” The words of Mr. Zhuang surfaced in Mo Hua’s mind, once again, word for word. “Don’t concentrate on offensive strategies, but support them…” “To concentrate on offensive strategies is to compete with all the Heavenly Prides.” “To support offensive strategies is to aid in their competition.” “The stronger your means of supporting offensive strategies, the less likely they are to offend you.” “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!” 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 “work” for me, tracking down Evil God followers, hunting the Evil God. At the same time, even without relying on the title of ‘Junior Brother’, 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.” “You don’t need to stand out, nor should you.” “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 didn’t 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 “cockroaches” that you think aren’t 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 karma… Indeed, I need to keep a low profile to avoid attracting attention. Mo Hua gradually understood. Those that don’t show off in the forest aren’t torn apart by the winds.