Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2101 Chapter 996: The Highest Good is Like Water (Part 3)
Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...
The disciples from Tai'a Mountain, before they knew it, started to hold greater respect for him.
Ouyang Mu set aside his brush and earnestly declared, "Junior Brother is very powerful."
"How powerful?"
"No matter how powerful, it's just the Formation that's powerful..."
"Precisely, his Spiritual Root isn't good, his Spiritual Power isn't strong, he doesn't know any Superior Taoist Magic, and his physical body is weak. If he goes to the Sword Discussion, what can he do?"
Ouyang Mu shook his head, "It's not just the Formation, but I can't tell you directly. Anyway, if you want a good ranking in the Sword Discussion, you should follow Junior Brother. Mind your manners, be sincere, and don't have other thoughts, otherwise Junior Brother can see through it at a glance..."
"This matter is for the Taixu Gate, for Tai'a Mountain, and also for yourselves. How to act depends solely on you."
After saying that, Ouyang Mu fell silent and dove back into examining the Refining Diagram.
He had no intention of attending the Sword Discussion Conference.
His true goal lay not in battles or rivalries, but in mastering Artifact Refining and forging Superior Sword Weapons.
Yet the Sword Discussion concerned the Sect's honor, particularly with Junior Brother involved, so he couldn't simply watch from the sidelines.
As a result, Mo Hua handed over responsibilities for Spiritual Artifact creation and planning to him.
This eased Mo Hua's load considerably.
It also gave Ouyang Mu a chance to sharpen his sword forging skills through hands-on planning and making.
For a Foundation Establishment cultivator, such a chance was utterly invaluable, so Ouyang Mu treasured it immensely.
He approached the assignments from Mo Hua with utmost focus and zeal.
The onlookers gazed at Ouyang Mu, deep in his task, and quieted down.
Someone wholly devoted to their pursuit tends to command admiration from those around them.
Ouyang Mu's advice also etched itself into everyone's minds.
The following day, Tai'a Mountain disciples approached Mo Hua one after another, humbly asking:
"Please, Junior Brother, teach us the path for the Sword Discussion."
In essence, they sought his guidance.
Mo Hua welcomed every single one who showed up.
After all, unity brings power.
The greater the number of foundational disciples empowered by the "Taoist Soldiers Formation," the mightier the Taixu Gate would become, boosting their odds in the Sword Discussion Conference.
Mo Hua set about organizing rosters and building squads.
Naturally, since he wasn't well-acquainted with the Tai'a Mountain folks, he typically inquired prior to grouping:
"Who do you hold a grudge against?"
"Who's someone you'd never join forces with?"
"Do you have close companions here?"
These inquiries aimed to prevent pairing foes together, which might spark discord.
Once squads were formed, Mo Hua crafted strategies for each and pondered tailored Spiritual Artifacts along with Formations.
Afterward, he instructed the Tai'a Mountain disciples to train jointly on Taixu Mountain.
Taixu Mountain's practice fields abruptly teemed with activity, alive with energy, as vibrant Taoist Skills soared through the air, creating a spectacular and dynamic spectacle.
Word quickly spread that Mo Hua had effectively "absorbed" the Tai'a Mountain disciples into Taixu Mountain.
Mount Chongxu grew restless.
The Three Sects Unification had already positioned Taixu Mountain as somewhat "prominent" thanks to Mo Hua.
Now, with Tai'a Mountain openly siding with Taixu Mountain,
Mount Chongxu found itself as the odd one out.
Irritated, the Mount Chongxu Sect Leader, after consulting the Patriarch, dispatched his own mountain's disciples to "align" with Mo Hua.
Mo Hua once again took in all arrivals, incorporating them further.
Taixu Mountain's training areas echoed with lively discussions.
Disciples from the Three Mountains mingled, some partnering up, others clashing in drills, all blending seamlessly.
The area buzzed with excitement, the throng surging like a single entity, radiating an unparalleled vitality.
This sight not only stunned the Taixu Sect Master into a momentary stupor.
Even Elder Master Xun experienced a mix of astonishment and heartfelt sentiment.
They never imagined that the three mountains' disciples, still divided by old divides, would be so effortlessly "united" by Mo Hua over the Sword Discussion Conference.
Now Taixu Mountain overflowed with cultivators, pulsing with genuine energy and fervor.
The Three Sects were truly coming together...
And across the expansive training grounds.
Whenever he found a spare moment, Mo Hua strolled about with hands clasped behind, offering strategic pointers, overseeing Formations, and addressing the squads' various shortcomings.
Every disciple, no matter their origins, cultivation stage, or Taoist Skills prowess, bowed and addressed him as "Junior Brother" on sight.
From the lofty pavilion.
The Taixu Sect Master surveyed the vista below and couldn't suppress a sigh of wonder:
"I won't conceal it from the Patriarch—I've served as Elder and Sect Leader for countless years, encountered myriad disciples, yet never have I witnessed a youth quite like 'Mo Hua'..."
Evidently, his heritage was modest, his Spiritual Root mediocre, and his demeanor lacked any aggressive edge.
But across the entire Taixu Gate and the Three Mountains Sects, from elite prodigies to average sorts—those whose lineages and talents dwarfed Mo Hua's—none dared disregard his words...
It was truly... inconceivable...
At his side, Elder Master Xun observed Mo Hua's poised figure amid the masses, a blend of pride and quiet emotion swelling within.
In his initial vision, he had hoped Mo Hua would serve as the "Junior Brother" for the three mountains: Taixu, Tai'a, and Chongxu.
But he never foresaw Mo Hua realizing it to such an extent...
Elder Master Xun fixed his gaze on Mo Hua's silhouette, his heart stirring abruptly, as an old proverb surfaced in his thoughts:
"The highest good is like water."
"Water benefits all things and does not compete."
"It is precisely because it does not compete that the world cannot compete with it..."
It is precisely because it does not compete that the world cannot compete with it...
Elder Master Xun whispered to himself, his eyes narrowing, his feelings lingering unresolved for quite some time.
...
On Taixu Mountain, disciples mingled freely, the clamor reaching new heights.
As rigorous drills and meticulous preparations unfolded amid the bustle and pressure, moments passed steadily.
In no time, three months whisked by like a fleeting glance.
The Sword Discussion Conference, awaited with bated breath by thousands of sects and myriad cultivators from the Qianxue State Boundary and beyond across the Qian State, at last commenced in full...