Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2106 Chapter 998: Sect Taoist Soldiers (Part 2)

This process centers on forging bespoke spiritual artifacts customized for different sects, each integrated with special formations, to produce items specifically meant for 'countering' their inheritances.

Naturally, fully 'countering' them is out of the question; at best, it boosts the chances of victory by ten to twenty percent.

However, during the Sword Discussion Conference, where countless participants compete, even that modest ten to twenty percent edge might drastically shift the entire outcome.

The Taixu Sect Master drew in a profound breath.

He had a general sense of Mo Hua's scheme.

Yet, for Mo Hua to pull off something like this went way beyond what he had imagined.

Producing a series of spiritual artifacts designed for 'countering' appeared straightforward, but the workload involved was staggering.

Such work demands mastery over the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, along with deep expertise in formations, to devise these intricate formation diagram blueprints.

It takes considerable time to analyze the inheritances from rival sects and pick out the appropriate counter formations.

It calls for tremendous dedication to create tailored spiritual artifacts and repeatedly align them with suitable formations.

All these elements can't be rushed in a day; they build up through years of steady effort.

A huge array of examples for study and plenty of hands-on trials are essential to refine and perfect the designs.

In the end, the key factor lies in manufacturing scale.

An expansive, skilled, and well-organized refinery workshop is vital to meet the demanding standards of formation layouts, enabling the crafting of spiritual artifacts and formation components.

This forms a full-fledged Dao cultivation 'industrial chain' that covers formation setup, spiritual artifact creation, and refining techniques.

What surprised him most was how flawlessly Mo Hua had pulled everything together...

The Taixu Sect Master stood stunned for quite a while, struggling to process this astonishing revelation.

After a brief reflection, he turned his gaze toward Mo Hua:

"What more do you require?"

Given Mo Hua's nature, he wouldn't seek him out idly.

Summoning him here implied additional intentions.

Mo Hua bobbed his head eagerly, thinking to himself how sharp the Sect Master was; true to form, he grasped the motives right away.

"There's an issue," Mo Hua explained, "These spiritual artifacts number far too many, with more than a thousand high-rank formations that match them. I can't sketch them all by myself; I'd like some inner gate senior brothers from Taixu Gate, plus instructors and elders, to assist in drawing the formations."

Per the Sword Discussion guidelines, any carried formations can't surpass second-grade middle-level.

However, the ones embedded in spiritual artifacts enhance the items themselves and thus allow second-grade high-rank versions.

Mo Hua planned to enlist instructors and elders as 'labor.'

"Very well." The Taixu Sect Master agreed with a nod.

Since Mo Hua's efforts benefited the sect, denying him made no sense.

"And another matter..."

Mo Hua appeared somewhat sheepish.

The Taixu Sect Master picked up on the hint that it might be tricky and responded steadily,

"Go ahead and say it..."

Mo Hua then murmured softly, "Might the sect 'reimburse' for these spiritual artifacts and formation media..."

In truth, the reimbursement stood as the core challenge.

Mo Hua's original idea was to offer them for purchase to the junior brothers, who would pay using Flower Spirit Stones before joining the sword discussions.

Yet, producing these spiritual artifacts turned out to be incredibly arduous and expensive.

Additionally, the sword discussions involve multiple rounds with diverse opponents.

Should the junior brothers buy a new set with Flower Spirit Stones per bout, they'd have to swap spiritual artifacts and formations for every round, driving costs sky-high.

Though they may not be short on Spirit Stones, such extravagance is pointless.

The vital aspect is that every individual would require multiple sets of spiritual artifacts, generating overwhelming demand that Master Gu's refinery shop can't

fulfill.

Therefore, Mo Hua voiced his proposal:

"Let the sect acquire this lot of spiritual artifacts and lend them to the disciples taking part in sword discussions. Undamaged ones get reused, while damaged items require compensation at cost."

At the same time, he aimed to drum up work for Master Gu and the workshop.

In the past, the Gushan Refining Workshop had dealt with Taixu Gate's disciples.

Securing the Sect Leader's nod would elevate that to official dealings with

Taixu Gate itself.

The impact of such an arrangement would differ vastly.

Launching into this line of business would smooth the path for future endeavors.

It could even lead to the Gushan Refining Workshop supplying all the needs for Taixu Gate's sword discussions down the line.

Having Taixu Gate as a 'major client' and 'backer,' the Solitary Mountain industry could expand reliably going forward.

As the industry flourishes, life for loose cultivators in Solitary

Mountain City would brighten as well.

The Taixu Sect Master grasped the subtleties, gazed at Mo Hua, and

sighed to himself.

What a fine young one...

So considerate, bold in vision and action when tackling challenges.

Still, he stayed quiet for a bit.

Noticing the Sect Master's pause, possibly due to hesitation, Mo Hua gently

inquired:

"Does that not work?"

The Taixu Sect Master fixed his eyes on Mo Hua thoughtfully and replied, "It's not

entirely unworkable..."

While Taixu Gate could handle the Spirit Stones involved, it wasn't without

hurdles, chiefly related to cash flow problems.

Taixu Gate boasts a mighty heritage as a top sect, yet it supports a vast array

of cultivators, with endless demands for Spirit Stones. Now, post-Three Sects Unification, the operations have grown immensely, requiring funds in every corner, as though every stone must be divided for use.

As Sect Master, he couldn't commit without careful thought.

"I'll return and mull over this proposal." The Taixu Sect Master declared.

"Understood." Mo Hua nodded.

Ideally, the sect would buy the spiritual artifacts and partner with the Gushan Refining Workshop.

Should the sect face issues with Spirit Stone circulation, his junior brothers

could buy them on their own.

Having examined the spiritual artifacts, the Taixu Sect Master prepared to

head back to the sect.

Mo Hua continued guiding the Sect Master. Master Gu, having overheard the exchange, clearly caught Mo Hua's aims and could faintly discern the status of this impressive middle-aged cultivator standing there.