Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2152 Chapter 1002: The Visitor (Part 3)

Suddenly, after some time, the reflection reappeared.

The five disciples from Sever Gold Sect stood utterly confused.

Outside the arena, the Daoist Law Elders furrowed their brows in succession.

"What's happening here?"

"Is the Spiritual Mirror faulty, or is Mo Hua's Concealment Technique the issue?"

This puzzle left them deeply perplexed.

Even following the loss of Sever Gold Sect, the elders remained clueless, tossing and turning sleeplessly.

Deep into the night.

The grand hall of the Sect.

Dozens of Daoist Law Elders assembled in the chamber, burning the midnight oil to pore over Mo Hua's shadow recordings, scrutinizing each frame and every detail until enlightenment dawned on one of them.

A slender Daoist Law Elder with keen eyes smacked the table in sudden insight, exclaiming, "Damn it..."

His curse slipped out, and only afterward did he notice his slip of the tongue.

The other elders paid it no heed, for they too were tempted to curse.

"Out with it now!"

Gnashing his teeth, the Daoist Law Elder proceeded to clarify:

"That kid picked up two kinds of Concealment Techniques! One basic, the other advanced."

"He combined the basic and advanced concealments..."

"That's why the Shadow-breaking Spirit Mirror showed intermittent glimpses..."

The chamber erupted in astonishment.

"So straightforward... I'm truly..."

"Amazed by this kid."

"What sort of mind does this scamp possess?"

"How does he devise all these absurd notions..."

"This isn't an absurd notion; Taoist Skills abound endlessly, no high or low, the essence of proficiency rests in the practitioner's insight..."

"It's absolutely an absurd notion..."

Once Mo Hua's clever ploy was unraveled, dealing with it proved straightforward.

They started dissecting Mo Hua's maneuvers image by image, second by second, to pinpoint the exact concealment type he employed then.

Regrettably, with just a single match reviewed, "samples" were scarce.

These Daoist Law Elders still couldn't render a solid verdict.

"Hold off until Lingxiao Sect's turn ends, then we'll watch once more..."

"No choice but that."

The following match pitted Mo Hua's group against Lingxiao Sect's disciples.

As one of the Eight Great Gates, Lingxiao Sect's followers excel in spells, said to stem from the same roots as Wanxiao Sect among the Four Great Sects, though they parted ways later over disputes.

The approach of Lingxiao Sect was direct and ferocious.

The entire quintet unleashed a massive "spell barrage" toward Mo Hua.

Golden rays, flaming rocks, icy pellets, and liquid darts blanketed the heavens.

With nowhere left to conceal himself, Mo Hua resorted to Concealment Techniques for dodging.

The clash against Lingxiao Sect dragged on for a considerable duration, nearly laying bare all of Mo Hua's Concealment Techniques.

Once the Sword Discussion concluded, every action of Mo Hua was captured in shadow images for analysis by Daoist Law Elders across the sects.

Through meticulous review and cross-checking, a handful of astute, seasoned Daoist Law Elders at last exhaled and proclaimed:

"The truth is out; it's a Five Elements Concealing Skill."

"Five Elements, is it..."

"Merging with the Five Elements, vanishing amid heaven and earth... that's why he picked the little woods for cover, leveraging the wood, earth, and water varieties of Five Elements Qi in the woods to ease his concealment."

"Precisely... I'd guessed it was a Five Elements Concealing Skill earlier." "So why hold back before?"

"No proof existed then, so I avoided baseless claims. With proof now, I can confirm it firmly..."

"Yet... Five Elements Concealing Skills come in numerous varieties; which one is this kid wielding?"

The assembly of Daoist Law Elders offered varied views, tossing out diverse speculations, yet one among them discerned it clearly:

"From what I've seen, it resembles... the Minor Five Elements Stealth Skill

of the Five Hidden Sect."

"Hasn't the Five Hidden Sect vanished?"

"Its legacy ought to be extinct; likely this kid stumbled upon it by chance..."

"No matter what, grasping the core suffices."

"We'll ready some Five Elements Revealing Spiritual Artifacts; in the upcoming Sword Discussion, we'll force this kid's actual form into view!"

"Excellent!"

The elders nodded in full accord.

One then inquired, "Who will they face in the next Sword

Discussion?"

"Carefree Sect... featuring a Feng family disciple."

The gathering buzzed with excitement, declaring: "A Feng family disciple from Xun State, perfect! Mo Hua's escape routes will vanish; with concealment shattered, he'll be cornered without recourse."

"Mo Hua deserves to meet his end."

"Keeping us elders awake nightly, if he doesn't tumble soon, our authority crumbles."

"The Feng family... fine, this kid warrants a tumble."

"Let him grasp the dangers lurking in this Sword Discussion..."

The elders plotted their plan with immense contentment.

This moment marked the dead of night.

Within Qianxue State Boundary, at the Feng family's cavern dwelling.

A Feng family Elder, lean and refined in features, lingered outdoors against the cold evening gusts, apparently awaiting a visitor.

Sixty minutes passed before distant hoof sounds echoed.

The Feng family Elder's face brightened as he peered intently, spotting a carriage drawing near through the shadowy darkness.

The vehicle appeared modest yet opulent, bearing signs of long travel, as if journeying from afar for this rendezvous.

A banner gleamed amid the night's wavering glow, adorned with a Kan Hexagram and inscribed with "Zhang."

Spotting it, the Feng family Elder hastened ahead, smiling in welcome. The carriage came to a gentle halt, drapes parted, and a series of cultivators boasting strong cultivation stepped down sequentially. Leading them was a figure with a young visage and silver locks, exuding noble poise.

The Feng family Elder swiftly saluted with clasped hands, grinning, "Chief

Elder, it's been ages."

The one called "Chief Elder" returned the smile, replying, "Brother Feng, as longtime Taoist companions, skip the formalities." The Feng family Elder demurred, "Nonsense, bonds are bonds, rites are rites."

He eyed the Chief Elder, then the cluster of promising youths trailing him, and promptly issued an invite:

"Night has fallen, all must be road-tired; kindly step into our modest home to unwind."

The Chief Elder returned the clasp, "Then, I appreciate the hospitality..."

"No imposition whatsoever; Brother Zhang's visit honors us greatly, this way."

"After you."

With courteous exchanges done, they stowed the carriage and proceeded into the Feng family's cavern dwelling.

The Feng family stood as a noble clan in Xun State. Externally, the

cavern dwelling looked ordinary, yet within lay another realm, boasting graceful halls and verdant greenery, infused with a distinctive Taoist

cultivation allure.

The Zhang family's Chief Elder and the Feng family Elder strolled while

casually conversing.

"Kan State has been chaotic of late..."

"The trip consumed extra days... hence my tardy arrival."

"By the schedule, the Sword Discussion must have commenced already."

"Indeed it has."

"What a shame..."

"No worry, it's merely the Xuan Character Bureau phase now; the true spectacle awaits..."

The party stepped into the primary chamber and settled into positions, whereupon a serving lad arrived to pour tea.

The Zhang family's Chief Elder sipped the brew, gave a measured nod, and

turned to Elder Feng with a query:

"Turbulence in Kan State bound me with duties. It dawns on me it's nearing three centuries since my prior visit to Qianxue State Boundary for the Sword Discussion Conference. Pray tell, what prodigies have surfaced in this year's Qianxue Taoist assembly?"

Elder Feng saluted with cupped hands, voice brimming with pride as he

responded:

"Qianxue's domain brims with Taoist wisdom, assembling geniuses from the

Nine States, attracting the realm's finest, myriad wonders."

"For the cream of the crop, it's invariably the Four Great Sects."

"At this Sword Discussion Conference, Shen Linsu of Qian Taoist Sect,

Xiao Wuchen of Heavenly Sword Sect, Ao Zhan of Longding Sect, and Duanmu Qing of Wanxiao Sect stand as supreme marvels, dominating the field without a single loss so far..."

"Beneath the Four Sects, the Eight Great Gates boast fine prospects too, like Linghu Xiao, Shi Tiangang, Qin Cangliu, all impressively skilled..." Elder Feng enumerated them steadily, then paused briefly before

appending:

"Still... one figure merits mention as a singular prodigy, though... gifted yet wayward, scorned by many."

Chief Elder Zhang appeared taken aback, "Who might that be?"

In grave timbre, Elder Feng

declared:

"This person, in the Mid-Stage of Foundation Establishment, commands the

Nineteen-Pattern Peak Divine Sense, outshining the Four Great Sects to seize the Formation Leader role. His cultivation aptitude is middling at best, but his command of Five Elements Spells is matchless, and his Concealment

Techniques elude all detection..." "A prodigy like that?"

The revelation stunned the listeners.

Chief Elder Zhang stirred with interest and pressed, "His name?"

"Mo Hua!"

From the Zhang family ranks, a blue-robed cultivator promptly spewed forth his

tea.