Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2146 Chapter 1010: Shi Tiangang (Part 3)

Shi Tiangang burned with intense rage.

Rather than continue chasing after Mo Hua, he adopted a scorched earth tactic, enveloping his form in radiant golden light that hardened into protective armor. His Blood Qi thrummed like strands of gold, shattering every mountain, boulder, and tree in his path as he sought to drive Mo Hua into the open.

Yet this strategy turned against him.

The crumbling peaks and woodlands stirred up the Earth and Wood Qi among the Five Elements, offering perfect concealment for Mo Hua's Minor Five Elements Stealth Skill.

Hidden close by, Mo Hua observed Shi Tiangang's destructive rampage through the terrain in silence.

After the outburst ended, Mo Hua would briefly reveal himself, toss out a taunt or two, and ignite Shi Tiangang's fury anew.

Power surged through Shi Tiangang's frame, wrapped in a sheath of deep golden Blood Qi brimming with lethal intent and overwhelming might.

A single strike from him would be enough to pulverize Mo Hua into oblivion.

But the frustrating reality was that he couldn't land a blow on Mo Hua.

He didn't even know Mo Hua's exact position.

This formidable Senior Brother from the Vajra Sect felt like he was wielding a massive cannon to squash a tiny gnat.

Despite his vast power, he remained powerless against Mo Hua.

Thus, they kept circling one another for some time more.

In a surge of frustration, Shi Tiangang suddenly sensed something off.

He had squandered far too much time on Mo Hua, leaving his allies with Linghu Xiao under heavy strain and in grave peril.

With that realization, Shi Tiangang set aside his grudge toward Mo Hua and headed away.

Mo Hua tried to hold him back with a handful of spells that barely scratched the surface, then quickly lost the drive to press the assault.

Exiting the woods, Shi Tiangang reached the tumult of the ongoing fight, where the scene unfolded exactly as he feared; one Vajra Sect disciple had already fallen.

Right now, Linghu Xiao and his trio were overwhelming the remaining three from the Vajra Sect.

The balance teetered on the edge.

Letting out a thunderous bellow, Shi Tiangang charged into the melee to bolster his fellows.

During this exchange, he spotted an oddity.

The Taixu Gate combatants, aside from Linghu Xiao, mostly brandished Spiritual Artifacts focused on "Gold-conquering" and "Armor-breaking" properties.

These artifacts gleamed with an enigmatic sheen, revealing embedded Formations infused with Spiritual Light.

Shi Tiangang instantly grasped the source of these Formations—Mo Hua.

Taixu Gate's Formation Leader.

Every sword clash and duel hinged on clever tactics.

As he schemed to outmaneuver Mo Hua, the youth was weaving plots right back at him. Those Armor-breaking Spiritual Artifacts had been crafted specifically by Mo Hua. The crux lay in striking first: would he eliminate Taixu Gate's Mo Hua, or would Linghu Xiao take down his companions?

Clearly, he had tumbled into Mo Hua's snare.

Shi Tiangang clenched his jaw tight.

This Taixu Gate Junior Brother, Mo Hua, proved far more cunning and slippery than anticipated.

And his hidden aces were plentiful.

Just then, Mo Hua showed up too, confirming suspicions as the Vajra Sect stood short one fighter, tilting the odds to Taixu Gate's five versus four.

Such a edge carried real weight.

Mo Hua started deploying Five Elements Spells in support.

The Vajra Sect relied on pure body cultivators boasting "Vajra Unbreakable Bodies," so Mo Hua's isolated spells would barely faze them.

But this was a group skirmish.

His incantations could open paths, expose weaknesses, pester foes, and carve out space for Linghu Xiao and the rest to unleash their strikes.

Even a sliver of room sufficed.

Before long, Linghu Xiao's Sword Qi "dispatched" the Vajra Sect disciples one after another.

Ultimately, only Shi Tiangang stood left.

From Taixu Gate's side, Cheng Mo and Situ Jian, who had earlier pinned down the Vajra Sect foes, drained their Blood Qi and Spiritual Power excessively, allowing Shi Tiangang to shatter their Dao Discussion Jades with crushing blows, knocking them out.

The field now held just Mo Hua, Linghu Xiao, Ouyang Xuan, and the Vajra Sect's chief Senior Brother, Shi Tiangang.

Three to one.

Mo Hua felt assured at first.

But he could never have foreseen that the true grueling contest was only starting.

This Shi Tiangang truly embodied the toughest adversary.

Mo Hua witnessed firsthand the essence of Vajra Unbreakable, the pinnacle of invincibility, the defiance against water and fire.

Shi Tiangang drove his Vajra body to its utmost, in direct clashes, battling Linghu Xiao, Ouyang Xuan, and Mo Hua

by himself.

His cultivation bordered on Foundation Establishment Peak, Blood Qi brimming over with innate superior physique.

The Vajra Unbreakable Skill at Foundation Establishment had ascended to the

third tier of "Golden Skin Iron Bones."

This achievement stood unmatched among Vajra Sect disciples in over a hundred years.

Sword Qi slashed at flesh, blocked by iron bones as shield.

Spells gnawed away, repelled by golden skin's resilience.

Shi Tiangang employed the Gold Element Step, fist gripped like unyielding Vajra, every motion surging with qi and blood, concealing golden force within, forcing Ouyang Xuan to fall back repeatedly.

Linghu Xiao managed only direct Sword Qi confrontations.

Mo Hua resorted to distant spell barrages.

Even outnumbered three to one, Shi Tiangang evoked the sensation of a lone warrior dominating the trio.

This confrontation raged fiercely, dragging on with agonizing slowness.

It marked the most drawn-out sword discussion Mo Hua had ever endured.

Mo Hua even pondered abandoning the strategy to unleash alternative

"trump cards."

Thankfully, in the end, Linghu Xiao "erupted" amid the strain, and through their collective toil, the three overcame Shi Tiangang fatally.

Shi Tiangang was a prodigy.

Linghu Xiao matched him as one.

And via Mo Hua's setups, Linghu Xiao sharpened his edge in each sword discussion.

This Sword Dao prodigy grew ever mightier, honing steadily.

In this particular bout, Shi Tiangang exerted colossal pressure on him.

Linghu Xiao responded with explosive battle prowess.

Naturally, Linghu Xiao alone wouldn't suffice. Though appearing subdued, Ouyang Xuan wielded the Tai'a lineage's sword techniques to withstand crushing force, delivering vital aid.

And of course, Mo Hua played his part.

Employing "Fire Brightness Skill," "Golden Flash Skill," "Earth Sinking Skill," "Golden

Sound Skill"... these plentiful yet non-lethal, devious minor spells—blinding eyes, deafening ears, scorching gazes, dragging earth—hampered Shi Tiangang, fueled his wrath, and revealed countless openings.

Shi Tiangang's earlier forecast rang true.

Failing to eliminate Mo Hua could indeed result in a sly demise.

Even without outright death by trickery, it would surely breed utter exasperation.

Hence, after endless exchanges and the trio's unified push, Mo Hua exhausted his Spiritual Power completely, Ouyang Xuan poured out every ounce of effort, and they finally eroded Shi Tiangang's "Vajra Unbreakable Body," shattering his guard.

Only then could Linghu Xiao grasp the moment, clinging to his final reserves, in a all-out gambit, invoking the mighty Chongxu Sword True Art to cleave down

Shi Tiangang.

Taixu Gate claimed victory.

Once pulled from the arena, Mo Hua heaved a deep breath of relief, teetering on the brink of total collapse.

He had never dreamed the Vajra Sect's Big Senior Brother possessed such formidable might.

With talent of that caliber, body cultivation's assault and defense proved utterly daunting.

Shi Tiangang lingered at Foundation Establishment yet was already so "unyielding"; the horrifying power his body might wield upon reaching Golden Core

and Feather Transformation, tempering the Vajra Unbreakable Skill to loftier stages, Mo Hua scarcely dared to ponder.

Maybe he could endure strikes motionless, and attackers still fail to fell him.

"This Shi Tiangang... he's bound to become a remarkable figure someday..." Mo Hua nodded, profoundly recognizing Shi Tiangang's prowess. Yet this sword discussion stretched on excessively, and as Mo Hua waged brutal struggles within, the onlookers beyond grew weary from the wait. They recognized Shi Tiangang's genuine strength.

In the closing phase, facing three opponents, he held his ground without yielding, nearly achieving a "triumph over three," though defeat came at last, it still inspired admiration from all.

Alas, his prior escapade in the forest, engaging in a "hide and seek" game with Mo Hua via Concealment Technique, appeared utterly "ridiculous" to the audience.

How could anyone act so dim-witted?

Failing to identify the Concealment Technique?

The Vajra Sect's body cultivators truly embodied the saying of robust limbs paired with simplistic thoughts...

This notion cemented further in minds.

In their inner views, Shi Tiangang's persona shifted from the steadfast, mighty Senior Brother of the Vajra Sect to a...

shining grand simpleton.