Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2201 - 1028: Tumo Treasure Book (2)

As opponents secure just a handful more victories, Taixu Gate's position risks tumbling once again from the leading rank among the Eight Great Gates.

Naturally, Taixu Gate refuses to yield to this fate.

Beyond Mo Hua's efforts, multiple squads of Taixu Gate disciples battle with intense ferocity, draining their energy in each confrontation, the fights turning exceptionally savage.

In recent days, the Tai’a Five Brothers, Yang Qianjun, along with various other groups, have clawed their way to several hard-fought triumphs.

Such successes came at great cost. Yet against the broader landscape, they appear merely as insignificant ripples in a vast sea.

The disparity between Taixu Gate and Daluo Sect in the grand scheme remains largely unchanged.

Under these pressures, Mo Hua dares not suffer defeat.

Following that, the Dao Discussion Heaven Instrument proceeded to generate the next lineup through simulation.

Mo Hua faced off in two Earth Rank sword discussions, one versus a premier disciple from Lingxiao Sect, the other against a high-caliber yet non-elite squad from Qian Taoist Sect.

Though these squads lack the utmost power, they possess considerable might and cannot be taken lightly.

Mo Hua's strategy revolved around "Formation," bolstering Linghu Xiao and his companions in their assaults.

He commands an extensive knowledge of formations.

At the Second Grade level, he excels in every aspect of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams.

From Killing Formations to Defensive Formations and Trapping Formations, he has mastered them all.

Prior to each bout, he conceals his work beneath a modest blanket, leaving foes oblivious to the exact arrays he crafts in secret.

The formations could be any variety imaginable.

Tailored to the battlefield layout and match rules, they shift fluidly with the situation, rendering them unpredictable and hard to counter.

Meanwhile, Linghu Xiao and his teammates, tempered through countless sword discussion ordeals, have advanced remarkably in power and resolve.

Bolstered further by Mo Hua’s array support.

This Taixu Gate squad has edged perilously close to the prowess of "top-tier" elite teams.

Thus, even amid some dramatic ups and downs in the clashes with Lingxiao Sect and Qian Taoist Sect, they ultimately claimed success.

Yet despite these sword discussion wins, Mo Hua harbored an ominous hunch.

From these two encounters, he faintly perceived that his standard formation patterns might have been unraveled...

Although in prior sword discussions, he had held back sufficiently and avoided over-relying on arrays.

The bulk of his formations activated only at pivotal junctures.

And while sketching them, he maintained the cover of that small blanket.

Nevertheless, these precautions now appeared futile.

Mo Hua could dimly detect that opponents' reactions to his arrays followed a structured pattern akin to "guidelines."

Such patterns might escape notice from most, but not from the keenly observant and spiritually attuned Mo Hua.

Moreover, these "guidelines" could hardly stem from the disciples themselves.

For their expertise in formations falls woefully short of such sophistication.

Mo Hua mulled over this for an extended while, dimly concluding that a certain "Elder of Formation Arts" was likely behind it...

Or maybe, a collective of "Elders of Formation Arts"...

Collaborating closely, they dissect and strategize, factoring in sword discussion environments and formats to replicate his array methods and approaches.

This replication mirrors a genuine battle drill.

Employing Divine Sense for modeling, they predict potential formations based on terrain and adversaries in the sword discussion...

Mo Hua drew in a sharp, chilling breath.

"It can’t be..."

"Would they truly expend such effort on a mere young disciple like me?"

Still, his instincts and accumulated wisdom rang true.

Undoubtedly, a "guideline" shaped the conduct of his sword discussion rivals.

Regarding the origin of this "guideline," its creator, its format, and its detailed contents...

Mo Hua found no immediate way to speculate, nor was deduction straightforward.

But shortly after, speculation proved unnecessary.

Two days hence, the "guideline" landed straight in his possession.

Within the dining hall, Mo Hua gazed at the white jade slip clutched in his palm, sinking into profound contemplation.

The jade slip bore the title:

"Rules for Mo Hua."

Its complete designation: "Behavior Guidelines for the Various Insidious Tactics Targeting Mo Hua During the Sword Discussion Conference."

Song Jian had delivered this guideline to him.

As Song Jian explained, "All sects hostile to Taixu Gate, or those that lost to you in the Sword Discussion Conference, have this guideline."

"Ordinary disciples do not have it."

"But among the Four Great Sects and the Eight Great Gates, any Heavenly Pride Disciple at the Earth Rank who can participate in the Sword Discussion Conference, almost all have a copy now."

Sever Gold Sect harbors intense animosity toward Taixu Gate on account of Mo Hua, classifying it as a "hostile" faction.

This year's Sword Discussion Conference saw Sever Gold Sect, again due to Mo Hua, forfeit numerous bouts to Taixu Gate and endure a crushing loss.

Furthermore, owing to Mo Hua’s "behind-the-scenes manipulation," Song Jian now ranks as a "top-ranked" Heavenly Pride Disciple within Sever Gold Sect.

Consequently, the "Rules for Mo Hua" reached Song Jian.

And in turn, was relayed directly to Mo Hua.

The chain of events unfolds with striking ingenuity.

Naturally, perusing this "guideline" crafted against himself stirred complex emotions in Mo Hua.

In the dining hall, Mo Hua wasn't the sole observer.

Cheng Mo, Situ Jian, along with a cluster of Junior Brothers like Hao Xuan, huddled close, peering at the "Rules for Mo Hua" held by Mo Hua.

Even Linghu Xiao, who had wandered to Taixu Mountain for a casual free meal, couldn't resist casting a curious peek.

The "Rules for Mo Hua" primarily aims to counter Mo Hua.

Its sections span numerous Chapters: encompassing the "Spell Chapter," "Movement Technique Chapter," "Formation Chapter," and a single page dedicated to the "Mind Strategy Chapter."

The Mind Strategy Chapter contains the sparsest text, chiefly featuring accounts from unnamed sect disciples sharing their tales of being "deceived" as cautions.

Such as: "Do not talk to Mo Hua before the battle;"

"Do not believe Mo Hua’s slander;"

"Mo Hua is extremely insidious, every word is meant to achieve his tactical objectives, and none of it would be true;"