Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2208 Chapter 1030: One Sword
Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...
Taixu Gate.
Upon his return to the Disciple's Residence, Mo Hua was visited by an elder from Taia Mountain, who brought a Formation Diagram as a present.
'Taia Mountain Opening Sword Formation Map.'
Delight filled Mo Hua as he admired the Taia Sect Leader's decisiveness, so freely offering such a valuable item and even making the delivery himself.
With great respect, Mo Hua received it and expressed his gratitude earnestly:
'Thank you, Elder! And thanks to the Sect Leader!'
The elder from Taia smiled and nodded, shared some casual words, then departed.
Once the elder had gone, Mo Hua shut the door, lit incense, cleansed his hands, and eagerly unrolled the Taia Sword Formation Map.
The ancient Sword Patterns revealed themselves, radiating a powerful and grand aura of the Heavy Sword.
Mo Hua's gaze swept over them, absorbing every detail of the Sword Patterns, and satisfaction surged within him.
A second-grade array boasting Nineteen Patterns for the Sword.
Besides the Ultimate Formation, this stood as nearly the pinnacle among all second-grade Sword Arrays.
The generosity of the Taia Sect Leader exceeded Mo Hua's expectations.
In truth, Mo Hua had already obtained the Taia Mountain Opening Sword Formation some time back.
He had 'extorted' it from Sword Bone.
Sword Bone had been a Taia Sect disciple in the past, but he strayed deep into Refining Demon Mountain, got seized by monster cultivators, and dragged to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, where he was compelled to serve as an Evil Sword Master, forging Evil Swords for the monsters daily.
His legacy contained elements of the Taia Sect's Sword-Casting Master Skill, encompassing the Taia Sect's Sword Formation.
Mo Hua had mastered the Mountain Opening Sword Formation.
Concealing this was impossible.
His request to the Taia Sect Leader for the Taia Mountain Sword Formation was truly to secure a 'legitimate' source.
The Sword Arrays under Mo Hua's command weren't suitable for open display.
This held especially true for the Taia Mountain Sword Formation.
The rules of sect inheritance were rigidly enforced.
Failing to disclose it upfront would lead to severe repercussions if discovered.
After all, unauthorized learning amounted to stealing an inheritance.
Even with the Three Sects Unification in place, such actions remained dishonorable.
Thus, the Taia Sect Leader, while perhaps not voicing it, would harbor resentment and hold it against Mo Hua.
Seizing the chance now, it was wiser to 'borrow' the Taia Sword Formation from the Taia Sect Leader during the Sword Discussion.
This established a proper lineage.
Later, when employing the Taia Sword Formation to showcase his prowess, the Taia Sect Leader wouldn't fault him; instead, he might boast proudly about Mo Hua's quick learning.
Navigating human interactions is a subtle skill.
Often, individuals prioritize saving face in their dealings.
Moreover, the Sword Formation presented by the Taia Sect Leader surpassed in quality the version from Sword Bone.
Its framework was flawless, the Formation Patterns impeccably detailed, and
Sword Qi circulated richly through the Patterns.
There were four additional Formation Patterns.
Such an unexpected boon thrilled him.
This Sword Formation could now be wielded publicly before all onlookers.
Its greatest worth lay in how his Godslaying Sword had already fused with the Five Elements Sword Formation.
With this superior Taia Sword Formation now in his grasp, the might of his Godslaying Sword would elevate even further.
It brought advantages on every front.
Mo Hua dedicated some time to studying this more traditional and refined Taia
Sword Formation.
Building on the Sword Array groundwork from Sword Bone.
During the fusion of the Taia Sword Formation into the Godslaying Sword, Mo Hua gained profound insights into the Sword Dao Laws involved.
As a result, his progress was swift.
Within merely four hours, he comprehended it deeply.
He rehearsed it over ten times on the Taoist Stele, ensuring assurance before withdrawing from his Sea of Consciousness. From his Storage Bag, he picked a suitable 'source-opening' Spirit Sword, and with utmost care, etched the second-grade Nineteen Patterns Taia Mountain Opening Sword Formation upon
it.
Once the etching finished, he sealed the sword's body.
A 'Mountain Opening Sword' was thus forged.
Gazing upon the Mountain Opening Sword, Mo Hua mused inwardly:
'The Daluo Sect's Flying Sword genius, deemed equal to Xiaoxiao as the dual Sword Dao prodigies of the Eight Great Gates...'
'How absurd is that?'
'This Ye Zhiyuan, with his level and insight, dares to stand beside
Xiaoxiao?'
Tomorrow, one sword strike will humble him.
The sole Sword Dao prodigy of the Eight Great Gates belongs to my Junior
Brother Xiaoxiao.
On the following day, during the Sword Discussion Conference.
Beyond Mount of Tao, the spectators formed a vast
throng.
The buzz around this Sword Discussion reached the peak since the
ground-level events commenced.
This stemmed not just from the exasperating Mo Hua.
But also from the two Sword Dao prodigies of the Eight Great Gates.
Showcasing Daluo's Flying Sword and Chongxu Sword True Art, two elite
sword arts.
And the fierce rivalry for supremacy among the Eight Great Gates.
It promised a fierce, blood-soaked, and drawn-out clash, with disciples from
each side battling relentlessly.
No one would skip such an electrifying Sword Discussion showdown.
All waited with bated breath.
In the midst of the assembly, a pale-faced cultivator exuding a bookish vibe conversed animatedly with fellow enthusiasts, effortlessly drawing on tales from diverse sects, relishing the exchange.
Veteran Sword Discussion-goers recognized him as:
Bai Xiaosheng.
Bai Xiaosheng was deeply engaged in the lively talk when he felt a pull on his sleeve. Glancing over, he spotted a youthful teen with a delicate, fair complexion, and a hint of letdown crossed his face.
The Little Scholar motioned for him to glance aside.
With mild reluctance, Bai Xiaosheng saluted the group with clasped hands, declaring:
'Pardon me briefly; I'll return shortly.'
Then, he trailed the Little Scholar to the side, inquiring, 'What brings you here?'
The Little Scholar replied crisply: 'Sir, if you don't ascend soon, the elders will take offense.'
'I'm staying put.' Bai Xiaosheng scoffed, 'What's up there? From that height, peering down, everyone looks like mere insects; faces blur into nothingness. Where's the enjoyment? I'm staying, no arguments...'