Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2195 Chapter 1026: Duanmu Qing_2

Ao Zheng truly didn’t dare to take it lightly.

Yet, as a genius and a formidable body cultivator, Ao Zheng brimmed with innate confidence and pride. He merely let out a cold snort before striding toward the mountain entrance.

Ao Zheng remained silent.

His intent was to wipe out the entire team from Taixu Gate and eliminate Mo Hua.

However, he scorned the idea of voicing such threats prior to the clash.

Actions would speak louder than words once victory was secured.

Only after crushing the Taixu Gate squad and slaying Mo Hua would he unleash his taunts.

This approach showcased true power.

Boasting without results came off as weak and foolish.

The true resolution would unfold on the sword discussion platform, through actual blades and battles.

Brushing past Mo Hua without a glance, Ao Zheng pressed on into the Inner Mountain, but just as he drew near, a crisp yet chilling voice rang in his ears:

"Your Longding Sect’s Ao Zhan crossed me before..."

Ao Zheng paused, swiveled his head, and fixed his eyes on Mo Hua.

Mo Hua tilted his chin up a touch, exuding icy arrogance, "In this Monster Hunting competition, I’ll exact that grudge precisely as it stands."

"Our Taixu Gate isn’t something you can mess with."

"All five of you have to perish!"

These words ignited fury in Ao Zheng, twisting his features as he shot a venomous glare at Mo Hua.

Yet, the instant their gazes locked, Mo Hua’s profound and enigmatic stare sent a chill racing through Ao Zheng, choking back his retorts.

With his piece said, Mo Hua huffed coldly and sauntered away like the notorious "Evil Bully" of Taixu Gate, trailed by Linghu Xiao and the rest.

The other Longding Sect disciples, stunned by Mo Hua’s aura, stood speechless and failed to hurl any "harsh words" in the moment.

Once Mo Hua had departed, they snapped out of it, seething with resentment.

Ao Zheng’s eyes turned frosty, his forehead creasing, though he gradually steadied his thoughts.

Mo Hua’s earlier declaration lingered in his mind.

That gaze, brimming with murderous intent and dark Evil Qi, had etched itself firmly into his memory.

The killing intent there was genuine.

The Evil Qi pulsed with overwhelming force.

Only someone who had faced true bloodshed could possess such eyes.

This Mo Hua was undoubtedly a "ruthless" and "heartless" individual.

From that fleeting eye contact, Ao Zheng gained a direct insight. And he claimed...

To settle a score?

Ao Zheng knitted his brows in thought, piecing it together slowly.

During the prior sword discussion between Taixu Gate and Longding Sect, Mo Hua’s group had been slain by Ao Zhan at the start, then pursued while hunting monsters.

Taixu Gate couldn’t mount any defense and suffered total defeat.

"Is this the grudge Mo Hua seeks to avenge?"

"Does he plan to mirror Ao Zhan—slay our five first, then hunt the monsters—to reclaim his honor and get even?"

Ao Zheng gave a slow nod, then sneered to himself:

"Mere Taixu Gate, what gives them the edge?"

"Perhaps Linghu Xiao?"

Ao Zheng’s pulse quickened abruptly.

Formations?!

The recent clash between Taixu Gate and Qian Taoist Sect, where rampaging formations razed the whole city, remained fresh in his thoughts.

Such destruction unsettled even talents like Ao Zheng.

Officially, the Mount of Tao Elders dismissed the formation blasts as an "accidental error" with no link to Mo Hua.

But was that the full story?

Mo Hua served as the Formation Leader, after all.

No one could fathom the dread Killing Formation he might wield.

Should he deploy those Killing Formations in this Monster Hunting event...

Ao Zheng’s demeanor grew solemn, his face hardening as he commanded:

"In today’s Monster Hunting competition, stay alert for formations."

"Mo Hua, that crafty and malicious kid, excels at formations, loves plotting ambushes, and holds grudges deep. Remain vigilant."

"Steer clear of the formations, and Linghu Xiao can’t hold them back alone. Taixu Gate poses no real threat."

"Yes!" the Longding Sect disciples affirmed.

Deep within Dao Mountain’s Inner Mountain.

The "Evil Bully" Mo Hua led the way.

Cheng Mo and the others followed suit.

Moments later, with no one nearby, Situ Jian at last whispered his concern:

"Junior Brother, isn’t it risky to antagonize Longding Sect this way? Are we truly set to kill them afterward?"

"We won’t clash with them." Mo Hua replied.

Situ Jian blinked in surprise, and the others shared his bewilderment.

Mo Hua hushed his tone and explained:

"I’m just fooling that oaf..."

"Longding Sect is far too mighty; we can’t overcome them. If victory’s out of reach, why confront them head-on?"

"I tossed out some tough talk to sow doubt in their minds. Then we’ll surge ahead swiftly."

"This is a Monster Hunting competition—slay the Monster Beasts fast to rack up points and claim victory. Who needs to bother with them?"

Mo Hua acted as if it were the obvious choice.

Linghu Xiao and the team eyed Mo Hua, their faces a mix of emotions.

For an instant, they couldn’t decide whether to admire his cleverness or his slyness.

Mo Hua let out a soft sigh.

He had suspected as much—these Junior Brothers were still too "naive".

"Acting skills" required practice.

That’s why he’d held back on explaining earlier.

The worry was that Linghu Xiao and crew, with shaky performances, might spoil the ruse.

Mo Hua murmured further:

"Keep this in mind: once we’re in the arena, I’ll point out the Monster Beasts’ spots, and we’ll all charge there to drop them. Time’s critical—speed is key!"

Linghu Xiao and the rest nodded gravely.

Soon after, the sword discussion commenced.

Entering the field, Mo Hua scanned the area, unleashed his potent Divine Sense, and in a flash, pinpointed the Monster Beasts’ location.

It turned out to be a late Second Grade Bear Demon.

Mo Hua gestured sharply, "Attack!"

Linghu Xiao and the others didn’t hesitate, deploying their movement arts to bolt toward the spot Mo Hua had marked.

Typically, locating Monster Beasts ranks among the hurdles in Monster Hunting competitions.

Navigating the tangled mountain and forest terrain to track their positions via habits and trails demands considerable effort and time.

Regrettably for opponents, Mo Hua’s Divine Sense proved outrageously overpowered.