Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2215 Chapter 1032: Qilin Blood

Meanwhile, numerous cultivators who had seen the sword discussion roster experienced a whirlwind of emotions.

A few felt a sense of relief, others smirked with schadenfreude, and some let out sorrowful sighs, mourning Taixu Gate's streak of bad fortune, where ill luck struck so hard that even their single shot at success was lost.

Taixu Gate, Sect Master's chamber.

"Why does it have to be Shen Linsu of all people..."

The leaders of the Three Mountains Sects assembled, their expressions grim.

In these final two matches, just a touch of fortune to dodge those powerhouse foes would offer a solid shot at triumph.

Yet fate had other plans, delivering exactly what they dreaded.

The adversary turned out to be the toughest one imaginable.

"Our forebears aren't watching over us..."

Chongxu Sect Leader murmured with a soft sigh.

Taia Sect Leader thought for a moment, then asked, "Do you believe we stand any chance?"

Chongxu Sect Leader shot him a look, "As a sect leader yourself, aren't you aware of Shen Linsu's background?"

Taia Sect Leader's eyes widened briefly, falling into a heavy silence.

Chongxu Sect Leader spoke gently: "The Qianxue Four Talents, by rights, outclass regular disciples entirely."

"With superior-grade spiritual roots, top-tier cultivation techniques, and peak spiritual power circulation,"

"Their aptitude for the Dao, along with their legacy and resources, creates an immense divide." "That's impressive enough on its own!"

"But this current generation of Four Talents surpasses even those from before..."

Chongxu Sect Leader's brow furrowed faintly as he continued slowly: "Each possesses a mysterious, flowing bloodline..."

The mention of bloodline instantly weighed down the room's air.

Chongxu Sect Leader hesitated, then sighed before pressing on:

"The Duanmu clan's Colorful Phoenix Bloodline, the Ao clan's Half-step Dragon Vein, the Xiao clan's Dustless Sword Bloodline, the Shen clan's Kirin Bloodline..."

"In earlier generations of Four Talents—no, across the whole Qianxue state—awakening even one gifted bloodline was a rare feat."

"Yet this era brings four such prodigies... something once beyond imagination."

"That's precisely why the Four Great Sects brim with such assurance."

"Bloodlines are something the Taoist Court hesitates to reveal, and noble houses guard in shadows, but they undeniably exist."

"Certain individuals enter the world already exalted."

"From birth, they receive the Heavenly Dao's favor, their unique bloodlines stirring to life amid cultivation...

"In a way, these beings might not truly qualify as 'human.'"

"Those bearing bloodlines excel beyond measure: in spells, they shatter the heavens; in body refinement, their forms endure unbreakable; in sword arts, their sword hearts achieve eternal purity..."

"Such bloodline gifts elevate their flesh and spiritual power far above average cultivators, like heaven and earth apart, a chasm unbridgeable." "And that's not all...

"Moreover, every one of them bears a unique Eternal Life Rune implanted by their family's Heaven Void Ancestor."

"Is a distinctive Eternal Life Rune commonplace?"

"Even among mighty clans or sects' core heirs, this 'Eternal Life Rune' comes but once in centuries."

"It safeguards their destiny and guarantees long life, underscoring the immense value placed on these peerless youths."

"Common folk spectating the sword discussions buzz with thrill, treating it as mere entertainment, blind to the deeper layers."

"They might overlook it, but how could we, as sect leaders, remain ignorant?"

"Overcoming such elite geniuses—how simple does that sound?"

The trio of sect leaders fell quiet.

The loftier one's position, the more hidden truths one uncovers, the deeper the grasp of what 'bloodline' truly implies.

Even so, a trace of unwillingness lingered.

Taia Sect Leader in particular voiced: "Remember, this is a defensive bout; Taixu Gate holds the city, and that young Mo Hua boasts superb formation prowess—maybe..."

Chongxu Sect Leader shook his head, "I'd say there's just a faint possibility, but temper your expectations."

"To be blunt, back when you and I were at Foundation Establishment, pitting against a prodigy like Shen Linsu would have been a lost cause for us."

"Yes, it's an uphill battle for these young ones..." Taixu Sect Leader sighed, "Just have them give it their all."

Taia Sect Leader nodded too, "Victory would be ideal, defeat... we'll endure it..." "With the ancestors withholding their grace, it's hardly the disciples' fault for lacking effort..."

Taixu Gate, Disciples' Residence.

Mo Hua stared at the sword discussion list, mulling it over before letting out a quiet sigh:

"What rotten luck..."

During the Earth division sword discussions, he'd clashed with all three of Qianxue Four Talents—Heavenly Sword Sect's Xiao Wuchen, Longding Sect's Ao Zhan, Wanxiao Sect's Duanmu Qing—and lost every encounter.

Now Shen Linsu from Qian Taoist Sect appeared.

This round, he'd truly faced the entire Qianxue Four Talents.

His luck wasn't merely poor.

Sword discussions were tough by nature, but his lineup pushed it to "nightmarish" extremes.

Such opposition made sense in the Heaven division battles, but in Earth division, the foes "matched" against him bordered on ridiculous.

"That Dao Discussion Heaven Instrument—could someone have tampered with it, singling me out?"

Mo Hua grumbled, his face creased in thought.

Naturally, dwelling on such notions now served no purpose.

The focus lay on tomorrow's sword discussion.

How should he approach the fight?

Was victory over Shen Linsu even feasible?

Mo Hua's brow knitted as he delved into contemplation.

He'd only crossed paths with Shen Linsu once, and from gut feeling alone, he sensed the other's exceptional aptitude and cultivation base.

Confronting Shen Linsu promised an arduous ordeal.

Yet that wasn't the gravest issue.

The real hurdle was what followed, even if he triumphed over Shen Linsu.

Beating Shen Linsu, then securing one more win, and if fortune smiled, one of the Four Great Sects drops two straight matches.

Taixu Gate squeezes into the top four of the sword discussions by a hair.

And after that?

What about the Heaven division sword discussions? Based on the ongoing progress, precious few disciples in Taixu Gate could reach those lofty rounds.