Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2178 Chapter 1020: Ao Zhan_4

Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...
After a shared meal, Situ Jian and Cheng Mo voice their deepening doubts to Mo Hua about the Taixu Sect's prospects in the Earth character sword discussion, gripped by despair from consecutive losses to elite prodigies like Xiao Wuchen and Ao Zhan. Mo Hua offers reassurance, explaining that not all opponents are top-tier and that adaptive strategies, combined with the unpredictable match-by-match draws of the Dao Discussion Heaven Instrument, could turn the tide with a touch of luck. As unease spreads through the sect amid broader defeats, their third bout against a mid-tier Wanxiao Sect team ends in another loss, laying bare Mo Hua's inherited flaws without restraint.

Spiritual energy remains weak, unable to endure against opponents.

His evasion skills are impressive, yet they prove entirely pointless.

Those basic incantations merely disgust the foes.

Heavily deficient in fighting prowess.

When his allies collapse, he turns into nothing more than a "useless burden."

Under the barrage of spells from the five top spiritual experts of Wanxiao Sect, Mo Hua failed to offer any assistance whatsoever.

The battle that appeared conquerable ended in defeat.

The expectations of numerous onlookers were dashed for good.

Particularly for those who once pinned their faith on Taixu Gate, disappointment deepened, as they mourned its frailty and fumed over its stagnation.

"It's bad enough that elite prodigies fall, but a premier squad from the Four Great Sects got beaten too."

"Does such a vast divide truly exist between the Eight Great Gates and the Four Great Sects?"

"How can they achieve anything with a guy like Mo Hua?"

"Ultimately, all he does is sicken others; in this clash of supreme talents, he offers zero support..."

"The footwork could be decent, but without lethal strikes, it's worthless."

"After all, he's merely a novice spiritual cultivator."

"Even if basic spells are executed flawlessly, they stay at a basic level."

"Plus, his spiritual energy is far too meager...

"Those little maneuvers of his just scrape by on fortune; now that the Xuan Character Bureau has analyzed them completely, they're obsolete, totally ineffective..."

"Going on like this, his squad won't advance much."

"It's not only his squad—Taixu Gate as a whole is doomed to falter too...

Beyond the sword debate arena, throngs of cultivators shared their views.

Following this bout, conditions began to worsen dramatically.

Taixu Gate endured defeat upon defeat, their positions plummeting swiftly, tumbling beyond the leading quartet into fifth spot.

They were now excluded from contention for the "Four Great Sects."

Based on the ongoing circumstances, they've utterly forfeited any shot at securing a position in the "Four Great Sects"...

Inside the sect, enthusiasm waned, and spirits hit rock bottom.

Elders heaved sighs filled with sorrow.

Not even the Sect Leader or the various patriarchs could suppress their heavy sighs.

For the myriad sects across the Qian Learning State Boundary, joining the "Four Great Sects" represented an impossible aspiration.

Taixu Gate had harbored such a vision in the past.

Yet today, that vision crumbled predictably.

Naturally, by this point, all members of Taixu Gate had come to their senses, abandoning further ambitions.

They merely wished to hold their present standing and avoid further decline.

Securing a handful of victories would be enough.

This aspiration rested squarely on Taixu Gate's mightiest squad, featuring Linghu Xiao and Mo Hua.

They desperately wanted Mo Hua's group to claim a win.

Though it might not halt the downward spiral or rescue Taixu Gate's shaky placement, it could at least boost their morale slightly.

Every soul in Taixu Gate harbored a mix of anticipation and anxiety deep within.

They yearned for an "easy target" that Mo Hua's team could easily overcome, merely to rack up some points.

Amid this stifling and heavy mood, the fourth-round foe for Mo Hua's team in the Dao Discussion Heaven Instrument was revealed.

However, the revelation only plunged hearts deeper into despair.

Yet another squad from the Four Great Sects, and familiar adversaries at that:

Heavenly Sword Sect.

Far from an easy mark.

Though not the elite unit commanded by Xiao Wuchen, it was headed by a

prodigy ranking right under Xiao Wuchen in the Heavenly Sword Sect.

This formed a top-tier, formidable debate squad.

Even more powerful than the Wanxiao Sect debate team that had bested Mo Hua's

group in the last round.

Still, that wasn't the worst issue.

The gravest concern lay in the debate event's structure:

It was a defensive-offensive confrontation.

Heavenly Sword Sect launched the assault, as Taixu Gate held the line.

Five prodigies from Heavenly Sword Sect, wielding potent sword qi and overwhelming

battle might, pressed forward; Taixu Gate stood guard.

Observers familiar with the sword debate contests knew full well.

This setup spelled near-certain doom.

Victory seemed impossible.

In some ways, the dire straits here rivaled the showdown

with Xiao Wuchen.

The Four Sects, Eight Gates, and countless other cultivators following the Sword Discussion Conference glanced over and shook their heads, quietly lamenting Taixu Gate's ill fortune.

Those invested in Taixu Gate's fate felt genuine sorrow this

time.

Yet only Mo Hua, gazing at the sword debate roster, saw his eyes light up brighter, a subtle grin tugging unseen at his lips...