Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2139 Chapter 1008: Myriad Arts (Part 2)
Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...
"Relying only on these two techniques, they surely won't advance much further."
Their words rang true; indeed, they wouldn't progress far.
Pairing the Water Prison Technique with the Chongxu Sword Skill proves incredibly potent.
Such a duo perfectly harnesses Mo Hua's mastery over spells alongside Linghu Xiao's lethal prowess as a Sword Dao prodigy, rendering it utterly imposing.
Yet this remains the Qianxue Debate.
Facing them are exceptional talents hailing from diverse Sects.
Supporting these talents stand their mighty Great Sects, boasting profound legacies, plentiful geniuses, and vast collections of taoist knowledge amassed across millennia.
Devising counters for hundreds of teams from a single Sect becomes overly laborious, riddled with endless possibilities; it's far too complicated.
However, when focusing on merely one team, or perhaps a single individual, solutions inevitably emerge.
Consequently, during the subsequent sword discussion, Mo Hua faced restrictions once more.
On this occasion, his adversaries turned out to be from the Qian Taoist Sect, renowned as one of the Four Great Sects.
Nevertheless, these weren't the elite prodigies of the Qian Taoist Sect, merely holding a level a notch above typical second-rate standards.
In the Xuan Character Sword Discussion, ordinary Sects boast a promotion rate of roughly one in ten.
The Taixu Gate edges a bit higher.
The Four Great Sects surpass that even more.
Beyond the pinnacle prodigies, the Xuan Character Bureau features numerous top-tier and second-rate squads from the Four Great Sects.
Still, even a second-rate squad from the Four Great Sects vastly outmatches a standard team.
And at present, this squad from the Qian Taoist Sect confronted Mo Hua.
Each donned "Water Fire Taoist Robes" woven in striking red and blue patterns.
These represent second-grade rare spiritual artifacts drawn from the Great Sect's treasury, shielding against the majority of fire assaults while diminishing water-based manipulations.
Moreover, every one of the five Qian Taoist Sect members bore a superior "Fire Melt Dao Armor Talisman".
The interplay of water and fire offsets one another, merging to cancel out effects, thereby shortening the duration of the Water Prison Technique's hold even further.
Such is the profound heritage of a Great Sect.
The Water Fire Taoist Robe paired with the Fire Melt Dao Armor Talisman.
These dual rare spiritual artifacts and Runes layer upon each other for enhanced defense.
No matter if Mo Hua deploys the Fireball Technique or the Water Prison Technique,
he fails to deliver any game-changing blow within the sword discussion.
The Qian Taoist Sect's plan unfolded with crisp simplicity.
Within the Taixu Gate's five, the mightiest and most daunting figure was undoubtedly Linghu Xiao.
They couldn't permit Linghu Xiao unrestricted chances to unleash his True Sword Art.
Failing that, barring genuine elite prodigies, regular squads—even from the Four Great Sects—would crumble under his relentless Sword Qi barrage.
As a result, every tactic and every participant prioritized Linghu Xiao above all.
Intense suppression had to be imposed on Linghu Xiao.
The remaining countermeasures, including spiritual artifacts and Runes, targeted Mo Hua specifically to nullify his spellcasting.
With water and fire spells countered, Mo Hua ended up utterly sidelined.
This granted the Qian Taoist Sect a clear five-against-four edge.
The Qian Taoist Sect stands apart from the usual Twelve Sects; its disciples consist entirely of top talents. Not even a second-rate disciple suffers from inferior spiritual roots, boasting elevated cultivation and robust all-around skills.
Their five-on-four matchup might prove too much even for Linghu Xiao to endure.
That formed the core of their scheme.
In reality, the Qian Taoist Sect disciples burned to "take out" Mo Hua at least once.
Deep-seated animosity had long festered between Mo Hua and the Qian Taoist Sect. The whole Sect harbored nothing but disdain for Mo Hua. Particularly after the prior Formation Competition, where Mo Hua—at Foundation Building Middle Stage—dominated the Qian Taoist Sect's elders and claimed the formation crown, thoroughly shaming the Qian Taoist Sect.
Every disciple of the Qian Taoist Sect felt the sting of that disgrace.
Were they free to follow their urges, they'd charge ahead heedless of consequences to wipe out Mo Hua first.
But this was a sword discussion, not some street fight.
Securing victory mattered above all.
This tied directly to the Sect's gains, individual prestige, and long-term paths in Tao cultivation.
They couldn't let personal grudges override strategy just to spitefully eliminate Mo Hua.
Linghu Xiao represented the linchpin of the sword discussion.
They needed to prioritize the vital targets over the petty ones.
By first devising a means to subdue Linghu Xiao, depending solely on Mo Hua—a primary spell-manipulating spiritual cultivator—couldn't reverse the tide.
There'd remain opportunities to finish off Mo Hua amid the sword chaos.
The Qian Taoist Sect's grudge could yet find satisfaction.
As the sword discussion commenced, events unfolded precisely as the Qian Taoist Sect disciples had foreseen.
Mo Hua's Fireball Technique proved futile.
The Water Prison Technique offered only marginal effectiveness.
His Divine Sense remained sharp, pinpointing targets with precision, allowing the Water Prison Technique to ensnare the Qian Taoist Sect disciples briefly.
Yet the restraining impacts were mostly offset by the elite "Water Fire Taoist Robe".
On top of that, the "Fire Melt Dao Armor Talisman" ensured that upon the Water Prison Technique's strike, the talisman's energy evaporated it, leaving scant residual duration.
The "control" from the Water Prison Technique devolved into a mere fleeting "disruption".
Spells thus nullified, Mo Hua lingered uselessly on the periphery, akin to dead weight.
The Qian Taoist Sect disciples sneered to themselves, then dismissed Mo Hua entirely, ramping up their attacks to swarm the four defenders around Linghu Xiao.
Linghu Xiao found himself under siege, his Swordsmanship constantly thwarted, denied any room to maneuver.
The Taixu Gate's position deteriorated rapidly as a result.
In this manner, the once-quiet onlookers resumed their chatter:
"I told you, depending just on the Fireball Technique and Water Prison Technique won't carry them far. Look, they're countered again and forced to swallow their pride!"
"This Taixu Gate team has glaring weaknesses."
"You can't fault the Taixu Gate entirely; the Qian Taoist Sect simply overwhelms them."
"Absolutely, the Qian Taoist Sect earns its status among the Four Great Sects—even a second-rate team leaves the Taixu Gate's talents helpless."
Whispers circulated beyond the arena.
Within the debate field, the deadlock dragged on a bit longer.
Linghu Xiao stayed under tight constraints, as Ouyang Xuan and his comrades hunted vainly for breakthroughs, the tide turning ever more grim.
Mo Hua let out a soft sigh.