Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2130 Chapter 1005: Decapitation Match, Part 2

"The Formation Master holds little importance in combat, so let's just designate him as the 'leader', conceal ourselves in the woods and hills, while the remaining four unleash themselves freely, striking with maximum power..."

"Under these conditions, it's a decent strategy."

A glint appeared in Qin Cangliu's gaze, and he bellowed:

"Kill!"

The remaining four Gui Water Sect disciples surged forward together, their forms as rapid as gusts, sword beams resembling flowing streams, launching an assault on the Taixu Gate disciples.

Gui Water Sect falls straight under the Taoist Court's authority.

Most paths for its disciples lead to the Taoist Court, where they begin as Enforcement Leaders and slowly ascend to Supervisors.

Thus, whether at rest or in action, they carry the demeanor of Court Officials.

They obey orders without question and strike with ruthless precision.

All four Gui Water Sect disciples brandished the Gui Water Sword, their techniques syncing seamlessly, swiftly clashing against Ouyang Xuan and his companions.

As the sword glows tangled, Qin Cangliu unsheathed his longsword and dueled Linghu Xiao.

Though their personalities differed, both were sword Dao prodigies with inherent arrogance. Since childhood, they had trained relentlessly in sword arts, pouring immense dedication into the Sword Dao.

In their initial exchange, when blades collided, each recognized the rival as a serious Sword Dao contender, demanding full respect.

A chill settled in their hearts, followed by a fierce spark in their eyes, as they abandoned all restraint.

Sword Qi erupted fiercely while the two prodigies battled with unyielding ferocity.

When masters collide, the superior side becomes apparent at once.

Beyond the sword discussion field.

The watching cultivators displayed awe and commendation on their faces.

"Truly worthy of sword Dao geniuses!"

"A handful of clashes reveals their exceptional prowess."

"Linghu Xiao's Sword Qi flows purely, his insight remarkably deep; Qin Cangliu matches him, his sword techniques solid and expansive like an ocean..."

Even certain Elders nodded approvingly: "So young, yet their Sword Dao refined to this degree—they're genuine prospects..."

Some spectator disciples stared at the dueling talents with gazes brimming with desire and jealousy.

The crowd felt thoroughly pleased.

Yet inside the arena, the tide began to shift.

The showdown between Qin Cangliu and Linghu Xiao dazzled, with no clear victor emerging.

The other fights, however, showed distinct outcomes.

Four versus three.

Gui Water Sect's four sword Dao disciples had two tying up Ouyang Xuan, one facing off against the Li Fire Sword-wielding Situ, and the last confronting Cheng Mo with his massive axe.

Participants in the sword discussion were all top-tier disciples. Without deploying lethal strikes, in standard skill-based bouts, the cultivation differences among talents failed to offset the numerical edge.

Taixu Gate's group clearly lagged behind, struggling more with each passing moment.

In the end, Ouyang Xuan, pressured by dual foes, exposed a weakness first.

Gifted as he was, he couldn't defy the odds alone. After prolonged evasion, irritation mounted, and he swung his sword wildly, striking empty air.

Ouyang Xuan instantly detected the issue and pulled back his attack to guard, wary of the treacherous Gui Water Sword's trap. But no follow-up came.

Rather than exploiting the opening to advance, the Gui Water Sect sword cultivator used the chance to disengage from Ouyang Xuan, darting toward the small woods.

His intent was obvious: take out the leader.

This was a targeted elimination bout, not a chaotic brawl.

Landing an extra sword cut might aggravate Ouyang Xuan's wounds at best

but wouldn't clinch the triumph.

On the flip side, breaching the woods and slaying Mo Hua with one stroke would secure instant victory for them.

This formed the core of Qin Cangliu's scheme from the outset.

This sword discussion pitted prodigies against each other, yet the aim was to "win,"

not merely to display dominance.

Spotting the Gui Water Sect disciple charging the woods, Cheng Mo roared fiercely, vaulted high, and brought down his hefty double axes,

chopping forcefully.

The blow came swift and brutal; the Gui Water Sect disciple had no dodge, forcing him to parry with his sword.

Deflecting the axe cost a precious instant, and the chance slipped away.

Ouyang Xuan's longsword lunged once more, blocking the Gui Water Sect disciple.

The standoff persisted.

But now, another Gui Water Sect disciple among the fray abruptly blurred, shifting into a watery silhouette and disappearing, only to materialize

within ten meters of the woods.

This move stunned everyone.

Cheng Mo and his allies recoiled in shock.

The field's outer cultivators gasped:

"What's going on?"

"Could this be... Gui Water Sect's Water Shadow Step?" an informed cultivator remarked.

"Water Shadow Step ranks as a supreme skill of Gui Water Sect. For a seemingly ordinary disciple to master it to this extent at late Foundation Establishment stage is impressive indeed..."

"His aptitude for evasion arts must be outstanding..."

"Qian Learning State Boundary surely breeds endless prodigies."

Within the sword discussion field, Cheng Mo, caught off guard, reacted swiftly, hoisting his large axe to cleave at the intruder, supported by Ouyang Xuan.

Yet his axe met only air once more.

The Gui Water Sect disciple dissolved into a hazy water phantom and

slipped away, resurfacing at the woods' border.

Cheng Mo, bulky and awkward in agility, couldn't close the distance right then.

The Gui Water Sect disciple smirked, then pressed on with his frosty longsword,

entering the grove.

Mo Hua seemed far too "vulnerable"; a single sword thrust would end him.

Anyone could finish him off.

Once slain, Gui Water Sect would claim the win.

Trusting his evasion skills, he was sure the stubby-legged Formation Master couldn't evade his Gui Water Sword.

The Gui Water Sect disciple had just entered the grove.

From the thick foliage, a sharp whistle rang out, followed by a fireball hurtling forth.

The fireball moved with blazing speed.

The Gui Water Sect disciple remained composed, his gaze chilling, as he swept his longsword sideways to deflect the fireball.