Chapter 1148: Chapter 696 Wily Minds Division Chapter 1148 -696 Wily Minds Division “River God Temple…” Mo Hua looked towards the distant temple bathed in blood-red light, his gaze slightly congealing. After the Di Sha Formation cleared the area, the onslaught of Demon Monsters continued unabated, rushing in waves to attack. Mo Hua set up several Gen Mountain Trapping Formations, stalling for a moment and covering the retreat of everyone away from the Taoist Field, to temporarily rest in an empty courtyard. Away from the Taoist Field, they were also away from the Demon Monsters’ Blood Refinement Formation. Those deformed Demon Monsters, nurtured by the Blood Refinement Formation, could not stray too far from the Formation, thus ceasing their pursuit. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Mo Hua’s gaze grew heavier, looking at one of the Gu Family Cultivators, whose complexion was deathly pale, brows tightly furrowed, obviously showing signs of Divine Sense exhaustion. Earlier, this Gu Family Cultivator was approached by a Demon Monster, and his Divine Sense was drained. Although Mo Hua quickly repelled the Demon Monster, a portion of his Divine Sense had still been consumed. “Flesh-formed Demon Monsters can consume a Cultivator’s Divine Sense…” Mo Hua frowned. Such deformed creatures were like Zombies—difficult to kill and unable to be thoroughly exterminated. With just their current numbers, eradicating them all was simply impossible. Although in a direct battle, these Demon Monsters might not be too strong, the fact that they can consume Divine Sense made them problematic… No matter how high your Cultivation is, once you’re engulfed by the horde and entangled by the fearless Demon Monsters who then consume your Divine Sense, quickly your Divine Sense would be drained, consciousness lost, leaving you unable to resist, and you’d become the Demon Monsters’ prey. And within the Second Grade state boundary, such a quantity of Demon Monsters was indeed terrifying. If let loose, they could virtually slaughter an entire city. Ordinary Foundation Building Cultivators stand no chance against them. Without means to defend against Divine Sense attacks, even a Golden Core, caught off guard, could be drained of Divine Sense and then eaten alive by the Demon Monsters. And most people, if unaware of the Demon Monsters’ characteristic of consuming Divine Sense, would die without knowing how they perished. Mo Hua’s expression became solemn, then he sighed lightly. Fortunately, these Demon Monsters could not wander too far from the Blood Refinement Formation, or else the consequences would truly be unimaginable… Mo Hua’s gaze again turned towards the distance, the Taoist Field teeming with grotesque Demon Monsters, pondering in his heart. Is this the ‘Taoist Field as arranged’ by the Evil God… Is this truly the Evil God’s own handiwork? The Evil God’s true “arrangement,” was it meant to be set up in this bloodthirsty and bizarre manner, so devoid of humanity… Helping the tyrant, who exactly is the one arranging for the Evil God? And can they…still be considered “human”? Mo Hua’s gaze was profound, his demeanor icy cold. The undercurrents in Qian State were a bit too turbulent… Mo Hua sighed again, patting that Gu Family Cultivator and said, “Sit and rest for a while; your Divine Sense has been depleted.” The Gu Family Cultivator, surprised, did not force himself but said in confusion: “I don’t know what happened, but suddenly my head started to throb terribly…” Mo Hua thought for a moment but decided to inform them of the truth: “Those Demon Monsters, they consume people’s Divine Sense.” Upon hearing this, everyone’s hearts trembled, but their expressions showed some confusion, “Demon Monsters? Can consume Divine Sense?” Are there such Demon Creatures in this world? Mo Hua felt somewhat helpless. Most Cultivators who don’t cultivate Divine Sense really know nothing about the Path of Divine Sense. Gu An and Gu Quan might not fully believe it, but they also knew that Mo Hua would never deceive them on such matters. The Cultivation World is full of wonders. It’s just that encountering such peculiar things for the first time makes them somewhat hard to accept. Gu An’s gaze hardened slightly, whispering a question: “Young Master Mo, how did you know… that these Demon Monsters can consume Divine Sense?” Upon hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but turn their eyes towards Mo Hua. Mo Hua thought for a while and then brought up the ever-versatile Elder Master Xun: “I was learning Formation from Elder Master Xun at Taixu Gate; all of this I was told by Elder Master Xun.” Everyone was startled and then their expressions cleared. Elder Master Xun… Although they did not know who exactly Elder Master Xun was, to be teaching at Taixu Gate and still be titled “Elder Master” must mean that he is highly respected, intellectually profound, and holds a revered position. Knowing some insidious details about Demon Monsters and giving a heads-up to his disciples seemed quite reasonable. They looked again at Mo Hua. Being personally taught by such an Elder Master, Young Master Mo must surely have an extraordinary identity. Either he has exceptional talent, a prestigious background, or both. The look in everyone’s eyes towards Mo Hua became even more respectful. It seems now, within this fishing village, dangers abound. For such an esteemed Young Master to personally involve himself, along with these Dao Court Enforcement Leaders, facing danger together with such courage, strategy, and character, he was comparable to Young Master Changhuai. No, he was even more outstanding than Young Master Changhuai. After all, Young Master Changhuai, upon graduating from the Sect and reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment, had truly begun to personally fight on the frontlines. Young Master Mo, only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and it seems not long after entering the Sect, could be composed in such a perilous place, showing fearless command and direction. No wonder Young Master Changhuai entrusted such an important Gu Family secret order to such a Young Master. Mo Hua’s standing in the hearts of these Gu Family Cultivators rose another notch. Afterwards, everyone continued to rest in place. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮 The Gu Family Cultivator whose Divine Sense had been drained, sat on the ground meditating; he did not know how to enter deep meditation, so the recovery of his Divine Sense was slow, but it was still better than nothing. Mo Hua had no other solutions. His own Divine Sense was strong, and he recovered quickly, but he couldn’t help others. The rest of the Gu Family Cultivators also took Pills and meditated for healing. During the battle with the Demon Monsters, everyone had sustained some injuries, more or less. The claws of the Demon Monsters contained their demonic essence and also carried a toxicity similar to Corpse Poison, having been soaked in foul-smelling blood for years on end.