Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2088 Chapter 992: Team Formation (2)

"The initial stages of the competition remain fairly straightforward, where every win contributes just a single point."

"As the event moves forward, rivals turn more formidable, turning victories into a tougher challenge. Such successes start gathering greater points, which might climb to tens or even hundreds."

"Thus, the Sword Discussion Conference truly tests the groundwork laid by the Heavenly Pride Disciples from every sect."

"The greater the number and the mightier the Heavenly Pride Disciples in a sect, the deeper they advance, amassing more points and securing a loftier position in the sect rankings..."

Murong Caiyun explained with a touch of sorrow, "For our Taixu Gate... Actually, it's not only Taixu Gate, but the rest of the Eight Great Gates and Twelve Streams are in the same boat."

"The leading disciples in our sects fall far short in numbers compared to those from the Four Great Sects."

"Once the Sword Discussion hits the semifinals or finals, having even one or two top teams remaining for Taixu Gate would already mark a solid achievement."

"Yet each of the Four Great Sects could boast four or five such top teams."

"Beyond those four or five top teams, there exist even more elite squads boasting bloodline Heavenly Pride members."

"These include Superior-Grade or even Heavenly Grade Spiritual Roots, trained in the supreme cultivation techniques, wielding the finest Daoist Magic, with their Spiritual Power Cycle refined to flawlessness, carrying direct lineage bloodlines, all at the peak of Foundation Establishment..."

Murong Caiyun gave a bitter smile.

These disciples possess flawless aptitude, impeccable heritage, and Spiritual Power pushed to the utmost limits of Foundation Establishment.

Taixu Gate would count itself lucky with even one such talent, whereas the Four Great Sects can assemble a full team of them.

Mo Hua felt a hidden wave of astonishment.

The Four Great Sects possess foundations that delve incredibly deep...

He had somewhat misjudged the depth of it all before.

Mo Hua furrowed his brow, sinking into contemplation.

Murong Caiyun's lovely eyes swept toward Mo Hua as her thoughts quietly turned inward.

She held deep respect for Mo Hua's prowess in formations.

Still, the Sword Discussion Conference isn't a Formation Competition; formations don't play a direct role. During swift clashes of attack and defense, intricate formation deployments prove bulky and impractical.

In terms of raw combat power, Mo Hua shows a clear "imbalance."

His skills in concealment, dodging, and spell manipulation stand out as exceptionally robust.

However, his physique remains frail, his spiritual power modest, and he wants for direct attacking methods.

This view stemmed from her prior experiences partnering with Mo Hua on Sin Cultivator hunts or sect-assigned bounty missions.

Above all, what impressed her most was the "Amplification Formation."

Murong Caiyun could still recall the surging thrill of "spiritual power boiling" alongside the Five Elements Amplification.

The empowerment from the Five Elements Law felt utterly mesmerizing.

Regrettably, Murong Caiyun had savored that boost only once, from beginning to end.

This experience left a trace of lingering frustration in her heart for quite a while.

Murong Caiyun pulled her mind back and started evaluating Mo Hua's strengths.

From the present circumstances, Mo Hua excels as a potent "support" cultivator.

He offers flexibility, filling in whatever gaps arise.

Yet this reliance makes him heavily tied to "teammates."

The mightier his teammates, the more his own power shines.

On the flip side, with feeble teammates, Mo Hua's role turns rather awkward...

That said...

Murong Caiyun looked at Mo Hua, musing, "Junior Brother, the Sword Discussion Conference involves five-person teams. Have you settled on your preferred teammates?"

Mo Hua paused briefly, then replied, "I've got some thoughts, though nothing's finalized."

"You ought to decide soon," Murong Caiyun suggested.

Selecting subpar teammates would render this "support" unable to uplift them, making entry into the Sword Discussion Conference a waste of effort.

Opting for powerful teammates brings issues too—whether they'd consent to join aside, justifying it to the sect would prove tricky.

The Sword Discussion Conference stands as a grand occasion, shaping the sects' portions of the Qianlong Spirit Mine and touching on vital sect priorities.

Team setups for the Sword Discussion get organized well ahead, managed with utmost care.

In particular, those Heavenly Pride Disciples receive meticulous placements, each suited ideally to their position.

Mo Hua's abrupt resolve to join the Sword Discussion Conference earnestly lay outside the original plans.

And given his favor from the ancestors, as the sect's cherished "junior brother" who enjoys widespread affection and esteem, drawing away members to alter Sword Discussion lineups might stir considerable trouble for the sect.

Mo Hua grasped Murong Caiyun's point and nodded earnestly, "I'll give it careful thought."

He posed a few additional queries on Sword Discussion regulations, grasped the basics, and wisely chose to depart.

"Senior Sister, I'm returning to the sect. I won't interrupt your Core Formation."

With those words, Mo Hua started to go, only for Murong Caiyun to halt him abruptly.

"Junior Brother..."

"Senior Sister, anything more?" Mo Hua inquired.

Murong Caiyun fell quiet for a beat, her face showing a hint of melancholy as she let out a soft sigh, "I can't offer much aid for Taixu Gate's concerns, I..."

Her features brimmed with reluctance.

Grasping her intent, Mo Hua offered a warm smile:

"Senior Sister, don't worry. Handle the Sword Discussion affairs to me; after all, I'm Taixu Gate's... Wait, no, the 'junior brother' to the three lineages of Tai'a, Chongxu, and Taixu."

Murong Caiyun blinked in surprise, yet a strange comfort settled over her, drawing an unwitting smile.

"Senior Sister, you should advance to Core Formation shortly, then host a lavish Golden Core Feast and invite me to join the celebration," Mo Hua remarked with a grin.

Murong Caiyun smiled in return, "Of course, take care on your journey."

Mo Hua waved goodbye to Murong Caiyun and headed toward Taixu Mountain.

Across the far-off verdant peaks, Mo Hua followed the winding trail.

As she observed Mo Hua's form fading into the distance, Murong Caiyun abruptly noticed how much he had matured without her realizing.

In that instant, though he traversed the mountain path solo, his frame seemed slender, but it subtly merged with the expansive essence of Taixu Mountain, evoking a subtle aura of stepping upon the land, merging with the peaks, shouldering the heavens...

Murong Caiyun watched closely, then curved her lips in a soft smile, her brows resembling painted clouds, radiant and alluring.

...

Back at Taixu Gate, Mo Hua turned his focus to pondering the "team formation" details.