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

As Taixu Gate's position among the Eight Great Gates teeters on the edge, just a handful of additional defeats could push it down from its leading spot once more.

Naturally, Taixu Gate refuses to accept such a fate.

Beyond Mo Hua's efforts, multiple squads of Taixu Gate disciples engage in intense clashes, pushing their limits in each confrontation with ruthless determination.

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

These successes were hard-won indeed. Yet, when viewed against the broader landscape, they amount to little more than a mere splash in the vast sea.

The disparity between Taixu Gate and Daluo Sect remains unchanged overall.

Under these circumstances, defeat is not an option for Mo Hua.

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

Mo Hua took part in two Earth Rank sword discussions, facing off first against a leading figure from Lingxiao Sect, and then against a strong yet non-elite squad from Qian Taoist Sect.

While these opponents aren't the mightiest, they possess considerable power and cannot be taken lightly.

Mo Hua's strategy revolves around employing 'Formations,' bolstering Linghu Xiao and his companions in their offensive strikes.

He possesses knowledge of countless formations.

In the realm of Second Grade, he commands expertise over the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams.

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

Prior to each fight, he conceals his work beneath a modest blanket, keeping secret the exact formations he inscribes.

Any type of formation could emerge.

Drawing from the battlefield layout and match rules, he adjusts on the fly, creating endless variations that prove utterly unpredictable.

Moreover, Linghu Xiao and his teammates, having endured numerous sword discussion ordeals, have advanced remarkably in power and resolve.

Enhanced further by Mo Hua's formation aids.

Thus, this Taixu Gate squad has truly edged close to the prowess of elite 'top-tier' teams.

Consequently, even with some hurdles during the matches against Lingxiao Sect and Qian Taoist Sect, victory was ultimately theirs.

Nevertheless, despite these triumphs in the sword discussions, a foreboding sense lingered in Mo Hua's mind.

From these encounters, he dimly perceived that his standard formation patterns might have been deciphered...

Although in earlier bouts, he had held back sufficiently, avoiding overuse of formations.

The majority were deployed only in pivotal instances.

During inscription, he continued to shield them with that small blanket.

Yet, these precautions appear to have lost their potency.

Mo Hua could faintly detect that as rival teams countered his formations, their responses followed a pattern akin to established 'guidelines.'

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

Furthermore, these 'guidelines' could hardly originate from the disciples themselves.

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

Mo Hua mulled over it extensively, harboring a growing suspicion that a particular 'Elder of Formation Arts' was behind it...

Or maybe, an assembly of 'Elders of Formation Arts'...

Collaborating closely, they dissect and strategize, integrating the sword discussion environments and formats to mimic his formation methods and approaches.

This mimicry resembles a genuine battle drill.

Through Divine Sense projections, they evaluate potential formations he might deploy in a given sword discussion, factoring in terrain and foes...

A chill ran through Mo Hua as he inhaled sharply.

'It can't be...'

'Would they invest so much effort solely for a minor disciple such as myself?'

However, his seasoned insights and instincts are unlikely to deceive him.

A 'guideline' undoubtedly influences the conduct of his sword discussion adversaries.

Regarding the source of this 'guideline,' its creator, its structure, and its detailed provisions...

Mo Hua found it impossible to speculate right then, nor was deduction straightforward.

Yet, speculation became unnecessary shortly after.

Just two days on, the 'guideline' was delivered straight into his possession.

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

The jade slip bore the title:

'Rules for Mo Hua.'

Its complete designation: 'Behavior Guidelines for Countering the Diverse Cunning Strategies Aimed at Mo Hua in the Sword Discussion Conference!'

Song Jian was the one who presented this guideline to him.

As Song Jian explained, 'Every sect antagonistic toward Taixu Gate, or those defeated by you at the Sword Discussion Conference, possesses this guideline.'

'It isn't available to regular disciples.'

'However, within the Four Great Sects and Eight Great Gates, virtually every Earth Rank Heavenly Pride Disciple eligible for the Sword Discussion Conference now holds a version.'

Sever Gold Sect, owing to Mo Hua, nurtures a profound grudge against Taixu Gate, classifying it as 'hostile.'

In this year's Sword Discussion Conference, Sever Gold Sect once again fell to Taixu Gate in numerous bouts due to Mo Hua, enduring a crushing loss.

Additionally, thanks to Mo Hua's 'subtle interventions,' Song Jian has risen to become a 'top-ranked' Heavenly Pride Disciple in Sever Gold Sect.

As such, the 'Rules for Mo Hua' reached Song Jian's hands.

And in the end, it was relayed directly to Mo Hua.

The chain of events unfolds with striking ingenuity.

Needless to say, perusing this 'guideline' crafted against him 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.

Linghu Xiao, who had dropped by Taixu Mountain for a casual free meal, found himself unable to resist a quick peek as well.

The primary aim of the 'Rules for Mo Hua' centers on countering Mo Hua.

Its sections span various topics: 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 'tricked' as cautions.

Among them: 'Avoid conversing with Mo Hua prior to combat;'

'Refuse to accept Mo Hua's defamations;'

'Mo Hua embodies utmost deceit, with every utterance serving his strategic aims, containing not a shred of truth;'