Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2143 Chapter 1009: Lu Fairy (Part 3)
Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...
Prior to this, certain sword discussion squads from various sects had pondered the idea of taking out Mo Hua right away by force.
Yet, doing that would prevent them from holding back Linghu Xiao effectively.
As soon as Linghu Xiao broke loose from any restrictions, he could wipe out their allies before they even managed to eliminate Mo Hua.
Ultimately, even if Mo Hua fell, it would still count as a net defeat for their side.
Hence, they required a sect squad capable of directly facing Linghu Xiao's Sword Qi while also freeing up members to strike down Mo Hua aggressively.
This vital task landed squarely on the shoulders of the "Vajra Sect".
The Vajra Sect stood as one of the Qianxue Eight Great Gates.
Its followers primarily honed their physical forms through cultivation, passing down the Vajra Unbreakable Cultivation Technique that rendered their bodies tough like copper hide and iron frames, resistant to cuts from swords and lances, and resilient against floods and blazes.
This group could endure Linghu Xiao's Sword Qi assaults and showed some resistance to Mo Hua's array spells as well.
Mo Hua now faced off against the Vajra Sect squad commanded by their "Big Senior Brother". This crew, bolstered by the comprehensive Vajra Unbreakable Skill, had dominated the battlefield in every direction since the sword discussion kicked off, without a single loss.
In a way, this represented the mightiest opponent Mo Hua had met in the Xuan Character Bureau, and the squad that posed the greatest challenge to Taixu Gate.
Ahead of this sword discussion bout's launch, numerous cultivators had already assembled beyond the arena's boundaries.
All of them showed up specifically for Mo Hua.
To put it more precisely, they arrived to observe the Vajra Sect's Big Senior Brother, a master of horizontal martial arts, as he ruthlessly thrashed Mo Hua, the audacious Junior Brother from Taixu Gate.
One spectator declared first, "I just can't imagine Taixu Gate pulling off a victory in this match." "Same here, that's why I arrived ahead of time to secure a prime viewing spot for the spectacle..."
"Usually, I steer clear of watching, scared I'll explode from anger over that kid Mo Hua..." "Honestly, during the last event, my brother from the Carefree Sect—my actual kin—got toyed with until he was 'dead' by Mo Hua's basic spells. A true gentleman would rather die than suffer such shame. Recalling it still gets my blood pumping; I almost wish I could jump in and pummel him myself..."
"Firing off Fireball Technique day in and day out to claim victories—does that strike you as fair?"
"Don't the geniuses of our Qian Learning State Boundary deserve some honor?"
"'Slaying' foes is bad enough, but he even targeted the Lu Fairy of Purple Mist Sect?"
"A woman so elegant, shining like a pristine moon, radiant as spring blossoms, hazy as fall streams, pure as winter frost, possessing an unparalleled
lotus-like allure—how could he possibly strike at her?"
"And using the Fireball Technique no less?"
"Straight to her face?"
"Without so much as flinching..."
"I fancy myself a keen judge of character. That lad must be either brutally savage with a heart of stone, or he's putting on this icy act to draw Lu Fairy's eye, like a frog coveting a swan's grace—utterly vile and without shame!"
"I only wish I hadn't graduated yet, so I could enter the arena myself and cut down Mo Hua to vindicate Lu Fairy."
"Mentioning Lu Fairy..."
"Her Lu Family is loaded with riches, and Lu Fairy herself is stunning..."
"I wonder which lucky soul will get to savor that delicious 'soft rice'!"
While the heated chatter continued outside, a grand bell rang out from within.
The sword discussion commenced.
The five robust warriors of the Vajra Sect followed a colossal leader, his frame bulging with muscles that seemed forged from unbreakable vajra metal, exuding an intimidating aura.
That said, his face wasn't coarse but instead striking and serene, his gaze keen and piercing.
This individual served as the Big Senior Brother of the Vajra Sect, among the Eight Great Gates, bearing the surname Shi and the given name Tiangang.
The Shi lineage formed a prominent noble clan.
From childhood, Shi Tiangang displayed remarkable prowess, blessed with innate gifts and excelling in body refinement. His base in physical cultivation and command of the Vajra Unbreakable skill surpassed all others in the Vajra Sect.
Guided by him, the Vajra Sect squad stayed victorious throughout.
For this particular sword discussion, Shi Tiangang aimed to swiftly dispatch Mo Hua.
The primary motive was that Mo Hua's spells proved far too bizarre to allow survival.
The secondary cause stemmed, of course, from Lu Zhenlong.
Lu Zhenlong had suffered deep humiliation from Mo Hua's Fireball Technique, seething with uncontrollable rage.
Eliminating Mo Hua offered a chance to gain favor with Lu Zhenlong.
Shi Tiangang possessed a resolute mindset, unmoved by simple desires; his actions centered on forging a marriage tie to advance his clan's fortunes.
As body cultivators, the Shi family demanded regular Marrow Cleansing, enhancements via resources, and heaps of Heaven and Earth spiritual treasures for their training.
Despite the Shi family's notable power, their Dao cultivation enterprises lagged, and they lacked skill in handling finances, leaving them far from prosperous.
In contrast, the Lu Family from Kun State brimmed with opulence, their Spirit Stones and spiritual artifacts piling up like endless peaks.
Should the Shi family link up through marriage with Kun State's Lu family, both sides would profit, fulfilling their respective needs.
Acknowledged early as a once-in-a-generation genius, Shi Tiangang carried a heavy duty, aware that his cultivation progress relied on the clan's backing and its bountiful supplies. Thus, for the family's gain, he readily accepted numerous obligations.
Regarding weddings, he weighed only the noble houses' advantages, with no room for his own tastes.
Offspring of most elite families rarely wed the ones they genuinely favored.
Lurking beneath lay stark, pragmatic calculations.
Naturally, Shi Tiangang conceded that Lu Zhenlong held real appeal.
She boasted not just beauty but also noble origins and innate talent.
A youthful infatuation was inevitable.
A girl like her, a touch arrogant and headstrong, yet with that visage, those superb abilities, and elite heritage—who could resist admiring her?
As a result, Mo Hua had to perish.
By claiming the first 'kill' of Mo Hua in the Sword Discussion Conference, he might open a door.
In upcoming talks of union between the Shi and Lu families, this Sword Discussion Conference could provide useful bargaining power...
The signal for the sword discussion finally sounded, much anticipated.
This bout unfolded as a standard free-for-all skirmish.
Within the sword discussion field, the Vajra Sect's five members, looking like five mighty vajra guardians, surged forward against Taixu Gate.
Of these, four leveraged their tough copper skin and iron bones to tangle with Linghu Xiao and his group in brutal melee.
The Vajra Sect's Vajra Unbreakable Skill, an elite body refinement spell,
held its own even in direct collisions with Linghu Xiao's Sword Qi, at least for a brief period.
This marked the Vajra Sect's key strength.
And to demonstrate proper regard, their Big Senior Brother Shi Tiangang would handle the 'killing' of Mo Hua personally.
In these times, the 'master of every art' Mo Hua warranted such an approach.
As the fight erupted, Mo Hua instantly sensed the vajra's purpose, spun around, and bolted silently, vanishing with a few swift movements into a nearby cluster of trees.
"He sure moves quickly..."
Shi Tiangang's eyes narrowed with chill, a mocking thought crossing his mind, before he unleashed his movement skill, blurring into a golden silhouette as he dashed into the woods.
Linghu Xiao and his teammates attempted to block Shi Tiangang, only to get tied up by the four massive Vajra Sect disciples.
These four giants invoked the Vajra Unbreakable Skill, enveloping themselves in Golden Armor,
their flesh turning metallic too, where even the keen Chongxu Sword Qi could only scratch lightly.
Capturing them would demand an unclear span of time and exertion.
Linghu Xiao's stare grew icy, yet he gritted his teeth and clashed hard against them.
At the same time, Shi Tiangang pressed on toward the woodland.
A burst of flames streaked through the sky, followed by several fireballs flying at him. With his golden-gilded skin, safe from water and fire, the fireballs burst against Shi
Tiangang into mere flickers of fire and puffs of smoke, failing to singe his flesh even slightly.
Shortly, Water Prison Techniques assailed him, but they couldn't confine him for more than a moment.
Next came multiple Golden Blade Techniques and Water Jet Skills, all harmless to him.
Braving these spells, Shi Tiangang marched into the forest.
Then, sweeping the surroundings with his Divine Sense, his eyes sharp as darts, he looked to the right and spotted a frantic silhouette dashing further into the thicket.
Shi Tiangang smirked, gripping his fists firmly until they popped like bursting fireworks: "Let's see where you believe you can escape to?"