Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2096 Chapter 995: Ouyang Xuan
Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...
Mo Hua examined the youth standing before him.
He towered over Mo Hua.
His build surpassed Mo Hua's in robustness.
He carried himself with greater arrogance.
His facial traits appeared far more striking than Mo Hua's.
The wild spirit in his gaze and forehead outshone Mo Hua's own.
Mo Hua gave a nod and introduced himself, "I'm Mo Hua."
Wearing a resplendent golden Daoist garment, Ouyang Xuan cast a cool glance at Mo Hua and responded flatly, "Ouyang Xuan."
His demeanor came off as rather aloof.
Maybe it stemmed from Mo Hua's modest height, shallow cultivation base, and weak spiritual energy, leading him to dismiss Mo Hua entirely.
Or maybe he just viewed everyone with disdain.
This wasn't targeted solely at Mo Hua.
Noticing the pair had wrapped up their introductions, the Taixu Sect Master nodded and declared:
"Starting today, the two of you shall serve as partners in the sword discussion. Collaborate closely, not just for the sect's glory but for your own paths ahead, pushing toward brighter prospects."
Mo Hua inclined his head, "Sect Master, rest assured."
Ouyang Xuan, however, remained silent.
The Taixu Sect Master paid it no heed, offered Mo Hua a warm smile and nod, then pivoted and departed.
Once the sect master had gone, Mo Hua swiveled back to regard Ouyang Xuan once more.
He felt certain he'd never encountered this Tai'a Sect disciple previously.
He hadn't spotted him during Formation lessons either; this fellow wasn't among his "Junior Brothers."
"Then from where did this guy emerge?"
Mo Hua felt somewhat perplexed.
Still, he held back from probing further. On a first encounter, delving into someone's background or personal matters would be improper.
Yet henceforth, they were set to be allies in the sword discussion.
Such synergy proved crucial for excelling in the event.
In an effort to lighten the mood and foster rapport, Mo Hua initiated chit-chat with Ouyang Xuan.
Chatting about stuff like "The weather's pleasant today," "Do you enjoy chicken drumsticks?" "How'd you get so lofty?" and similar topics.
Ouyang Xuan kept a frosty face, seeming detached and disinterested.
Mo Hua detected zero enthusiasm in the exchange and decided to drop it.
He'd only attempted this out of loyalty to his sect master and the Tai'a Sect Leader, aiming to draw Ouyang Xuan into the fold and make him part of the scheme.
If folks show me respect by a foot, I'll return it by a yard.
Yet should others withhold respect, he'd offer no warmth in return.
Besides, Mo Hua had plenty on his plate already.
Observing Ouyang Xuan's persistent wild demeanor and unapproachable vibe.
Mo Hua huffed inwardly with disdain, then ignored him completely, turning to direct his "Junior Brothers" in their drills...
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A vast expanse of hills and woods lay between Taixu Gate's Outer Mountain and Inner Mountain.
This woodland zone stood sealed by Formations, blocking all sights and noises. The landscape within twisted with rough, intricate features.
It served as Taixu Gate's dedicated training ground.
Opened expressly for the Sword Discussion Conference, it offered disciples a venue for duels and drills.
Prior to this, Mo Hua hadn't intended to dive deeply into the sword discussion, so he'd seldom visited this practice area.
But circumstances had shifted; he now approached it with full commitment.
Furthermore, with his ambition to triumph alongside his Junior Brothers, maximizing this training ground became essential.
Matching disciples in pairs based on the lay of the land and waters, Mo Hua organized his Junior Brothers into groups of five, launching their rehearsals and clashes per the preset strategies across this expansive field.
The practice area spanned widely and ranked as a vital sect asset, overseen by an assigned Elder.
In theory, Mo Hua lacked the power to claim and employ it at will.
Yet upon his bold takeover of the space, nobody intervened to halt him.
The sect master chose to overlook it.
The training overseer Elder had no choice but to consent silently.
Truth be told, within the present Taixu Gate, any Elder possessing experience, connections, or discernment understood Mo Hua's true standing.
One shouldn't be deceived by his status as a mere Outer Gate disciple; at times, his influence outweighed that of a Core Disciple Elder.
Hence, amid the training ground's tangled peaks and diverse landscapes.
Taixu Gate's disciples, be they mighty or feeble, "genius talents" or "lowly ranks," all commenced their sessions in structured, strategic, Formation-synced fashion, exactly as Mo Hua had devised.
The bulk of these cultivators hailed from Taixu Mountain.
Only a handful came from Taia Mountain or Mount Chongxu.
The period following the Three Sects Unification remained brief, and Mo Hua's renown hadn't fully permeated the other two mountains' followers.
During routine times, relations stayed cordial, with Tai'a and Chongxu disciples addressing Mo Hua as Junior Brother too.
However, in major undertakings like the sword discussion, they wouldn't readily heed Mo Hua's directives.
That said, the Taixu Mountain contingent sufficed for the moment.
Sword gleams clashed vividly throughout the training field, crafting an impressive spectacle.
Mo Hua lingered nearby "overseeing the fray," now and then issuing cues, highlighting flaws, and suggesting enhancements.
The disciples' teamwork grew ever smoother.
Tactical applications turned progressively more refined.
Only after sensing some relief did Mo Hua begin drilling his personal squad.
The sect's abundant disciples built the bedrock for the sword discussion, embodying myriad "opportunities" and "aspirations" for success.
Nevertheless, atop that base, personal diligence remained indispensable.
These elements had to advance together, readying across dual avenues.
Within a modest nook of the training field.
Mo Hua assembled his compact team's lineup.
It aligned closely with his anticipations.
His own self, Linghu Xiao, Cheng Mo, Situ Jian, plus Ouyang Xuan to round out five members.
Linghu Xiao positioned himself beside Mo Hua.
For ages, he'd yearned to hone his Sword Cultivation to perfection, team up with Mo Hua for the Sword Discussion Conference, and spearhead a total domination under his lead.
At last, that dream had come true.
Cheng Mo and Situ Jian brimmed with joy as well.
Having bonded with Mo Hua over years, their bond ran profound, and they placed utter faith in him.
Whatever the challenge, sticking with this "Junior Brother" Mo Hua filled them with profound security.