Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2113 Chapter 1000: In the Spotlight

"Could Taixu Gate truly claim the top spot?"

"Their numbers give them a clear edge."

"With the Three Sects now united, their forces have swelled, so employing

this 'human wave strategy' to dominate the Yellow Character Bureau feels entirely expected..."

One person scoffed, "Numbers alone won't secure victory. Without the 'Taoist Soldiers form' to boost the combat strength of regular disciples, sheer quantity means nothing."

"Pitting ordinary disciples against foes, if they falter, you're simply handing over points."

"The larger the group, the more points you squander."

"Those arrays and spirit tools are obviously tailored specifically. Custom spirit artifacts demand formation designs, diagram forging, and collaboration from expert refineries..."

"A single piece or two might be manageable, yet in this sword debate, Taixu Gate fields countless disciples, each equipped with a full set, and most vary uniquely. Taixu Gate is pouring out vast resources this round..."

"What steps do we take next? The Four Great Sects urged us to 'snipe' Taixu Gate, but it looks like Taixu Gate has turned the tables and 'sniped' us..."

"We should heed the Four Great Sects' words. Do you actually wish to turn into their lackey?"

"The circumstances overpower us; we have little option here."

"Relax, the sword debate has only begun, and this is merely the Yellow Character Bureau—plenty of time remains. Taixu Gate won't maintain their streak all the way..."

"If anyone's fretting, it's the Four Great Sects. Should Taixu Gate snag first prize, it'll threaten their standing."

"You're right..."

Discussions about Taixu Gate leading the sword debate buzzed among the Eight Great Gates, Twelve Streams, and even the elders of Qian Learning Hundred Gates.

Disciples from the Four Great Sects seethed with a sense of lost prestige.

Yet the senior elders remained far more composed.

In the Qian Taoist Sect Hall.

Elders overseeing the sword debate from the Four Sects gathered briefly to address Taixu Gate's rise.

"Who devised Taixu Gate's formation?"

"Ancestor Xun, perhaps?"

"As an ancestor, he's swamped with duties and wouldn't spare time for such events."

"Then it has to be an elder from Taixu Gate; I recall... there's one called 'Xun Zixian,' sharp-minded and profoundly influenced by Ancestor Xun, excelling in formations..."

The group offered no firm agreement or dismissal.

After a pause, Elder Shen of Qian Taoist Sect furrowed his brow and spoke deliberately:

"Might it be... that particular disciple?"

A heavy quiet descended over the hall.

They hesitated to bring up that disciple.

At merely Foundation Building Middle Stage, he had outshone the Four Great Sects, claiming the Formation Leader title right before all these elders.

This feat stood as a glaring "humiliation" for the Four Great Sects.

To them, it resembled an ugly, unhealed wound.

However, given the urgent context, they were forced to prod at this wound once more.

After some reflection, the Longding Sect elder dismissed it with a shake of his head, "Unlikely..."

"Those blessed with exceptional Divine Sense and near-monstrous intellect tend to be reclusive, their insights diverging from the norm, their actions defying convention..."

"Such individuals disdain currying favor with others or toiling endlessly for their comrades."

The memory of that Formation Competition lingered vividly in his thoughts.

Mo Hua, frail in blood qi and meager in spiritual power, had perched in the corner of the expansive Taoist field, radiating an intense presence like a solitary 'monster,' leaving a throng of top formation masters stifled and uneasy.

"A monster like that, undertaking such unrewarding labor—what benefit could he possibly reap?"

Elders from the Four Sects gave nods of approval.

Despite their distaste for Mo Hua, they quietly recognized his "prowess."

A formation master of such rare genius would surely chase the Grand Dao of formations, soaring beyond the masses, advancing steadily without dragging anchors from below.

The truly mighty are isolated and self-serving.

After mulling it over, the Wanxiao Sect elder abruptly noted, "In this sword debate, it seems this formation 'demon' is joining as well?"

"Yes, paired with Linghu Xiao of Mount Chongxu's line and Ouyang Xuan from Tai'a Mountain's line."

The Longding Sect elder creased his forehead, "What's Taixu Gate's intention here? Deploying a formation specialist in a sword debate?"

The debate splits into five fields: sword, formation, talisman, pill, and device.

As a formation expert, shouldn't he vie in the formation segment? Why choose sword

instead?

The real mystery lies in grouping him with Taixu Gate's last two standout disciples.

Doesn't that weigh them down?

"Is Taixu Gate forfeiting the win?"

"Or could this 'Mo Hua' be not just a formation demon but a hidden, formidable sword prodigy?"

The Heavenly Sword Sect elder let out a mocking snort.

All shared the same confusion.

Moments later, the Heavenly Sword Sect elder sighed and shook his head:

"This must stem from Taixu Gate's Ancestor Xun's arrangements. That Ancestor Xun... his schemes run deep and defy prediction."

The topic of the Heaven Void Ancestor left many elders pensive, though none dared delve deeper, wary of slighting the elder and courting taboo.

The Wanxiao Sect elder suggested, "We'll watch and wait; Taixu Gate's schemes will unfold in the sword debate."

"The day after next, this demon youth will make his move."

"When he does, everything comes to light—no concealing if he's a dragon or a mere worm."

"Regarding Taixu Gate topping this sword debate..."

"No need for alarm; more young disciples with slight edges won't shift the big picture."

"A minor ripple like this adds spice; if all stayed as stagnant and dull as before, we'd grow weary."

"To the outside world, our 'Sect Reform' and 'Self-Renewal' might appear as mere theater we stage ourselves..."

"True enough, some variation keeps things lively."

"They may glide through the Yellow Character preliminaries, but soon enough, their flaws will surface."