Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2234 Chapter 1038: Ink Manipulation

The Five Brothers of Taia Mountain.

Ouyang Fu, Lu, Shou, Xi, and Cai.

These five individuals were once obscure figures in Taia Mountain. However, bolstered by Mo Hua’s sophisticated formations, spiritual artifacts, and tactical wisdom, they evolved into the formidable “Cleaver Squad.” Through relentless perseverance, they began to distinguish themselves at the Sword Discussion Conference.

Mo Hua had inherited the mantle of the Three Mountains and proceeded to refine their cultivation techniques and swordsmanship. Simultaneously, he outfitted them with premium armor and massive blades.

The five brothers were transformed, like tigers suddenly granted wings.

Deep within their hearts, they were profoundly indebted to Mo Hua.

They remained acutely aware of the benevolence shown by Junior Brother Mo Hua.

Had it not been for the opportunities provided by their Junior Brother—who equipped them with complete spiritual artifacts, intricate formations, and sound strategies, while instilling in them an unwavering resolve—they would never have had the chance to demonstrate their prowess at the Sword Discussion Conference or earn the recognition of the Sect.

Now, their Junior Brother rested securely behind them.

The elites representing the Four Sects and Seven Gates sought to breach their defense line to strike down their Junior Brother.

Such an outcome was completely intolerable.

Burning with rage, the Taia brothers felt their eyes flush a deep crimson as their murderous intent intensified.

“Anyone daring to harm our Junior Brother must die!”

In this critical moment, the five were united by a single purpose.

Under normal circumstances, they might have engaged these giants in a game of tactical maneuvering.

Yet here, within the tight confines of a siege, the path forward forced all attackers to pass directly beneath the reach of the brothers’ giant swords.

The five massive blades functioned like the guillotines of purgatory; powerful and precise, they ruthlessly harvested the lives of those who dared approach.

Spectators watching from outside were struck with awe.

Meanwhile, the disciples of the Four Sects and Seven Gates wore expressions of growing concern.

It dawned on them only now that Taixu Gate possessed more than just Mo Hua; the rest of their disciples were forces to be reckoned with.

While dealing with them individually might have been manageable, they now clustered around Mo Hua, operating under his seamless coordination.

Engaging them had become an exponentially difficult task.

“Keep pressing the attack!” someone shouted through gritted teeth.

“Body cultivators, take the front and hold the line! Everyone else, charge!”

Several disciples of the Vajra Sect pushed forward, their muscles hardened like stone. Alongside other body cultivators, they raised heavy shields to absorb the strikes from the cleaver-like swords held by the Taia brothers.

When the heavy swords slammed into the vajra bodies of the Vajra Sect disciples, they carved deep gashes. Even the reinforced shields suffered significant cracks under the impact.

The sheer force wielded by the Taia brothers was truly unsettling.

Yet, the might of the giant swords was, at the very least, stalled momentarily.

The other attackers seized this opening and rushed into the valley.

As soon as they crossed into the valley, they were met by a brilliant, moon-like sword qi, as lethal as it was radiant.

This sword qi demonstrated immense power, instantly obliterating the intruders, including the Vajra Sect disciples, leaving them with no hope of defense.

The sharp energy easily shattered their vajra defenses.

The Taia brothers swung their massive blades in a rhythmic frenzy, clearing the entrance once more.

Soon, three disciples from the Sever Gold Sect stepped up to occupy the vacancy.

They, too, were wiped out by the combined onslaught of the Taia brothers and Linghu Xiao’s sword qi.

The remaining combatants, intimidated by the lethality displayed by Taixu Gate, hesitated and began their retreat.

As the enemy withdrew, Hao Xuan and his companions, acting on Mo Hua’s instructions, immediately set to work repairing the formation at the mouth of the valley.

The breached formation barrier was successfully restored.

Once more, that detested glow of the formation illuminated the valley entrance.

“Blast it all.”

“Our collective efforts were completely wasted...”

The disciples of the Four Sects and Seven Gates muttered in frustration.

Regardless, Taixu Gate had successfully repelled the first wave of the offensive.

Beyond the valley, Qin Cangliu’s eyes darted as he turned to the others.

“What is the next move?”

In truth, he had already devised a plan, but he refrained from speaking it aloud.

The gathering contained too many prominent figures. Although his own lineage was prestigious, with ties stretching back to the Taoist State and ancestors who served the Taoist Court for generations, those standing before him also possessed formidable backgrounds.

The top talents of Qianxue were all backed by hidden ancestors.

It was not his place to dictate the agenda.

The elites of the Four Sects and Seven Gates were equally cautious with their words.

Yielding to the situation, Ye Qingfeng of the Daluo Sect stepped forward. In such moments, only he could voice the necessary truths.

After all, the Daluo Sect stood as the most powerful among the Eight Great Gates, following Taixu Gate. He was, by near-universal consensus, the leading figure among the Qianxue Four Talents.

Meanwhile, top contenders like Shen Linsu, Xiao Wuchen, Ao Zhan, and Duanmu Qing remained above the fray, focused solely on securing victory for their own sects in the sword discussion. They kept each other in check, preventing any reckless individual actions.

In reality, the Four Great Sects were content to watch the Seven Great Gates and Taixu Gate engage in a bloody struggle. Once Taixu Gate was dismantled, the true war would commence, and only then would they begin their own fight for supremacy.

However, given the current circumstances, Taixu Gate had to be removed. Especially with Mo Hua anchoring the terrain, bolstered by formations, alongside high-damage talents like Linghu Xiao and the Taia brothers, Taixu Gate stood as the undisputed powerhouse of the Eight Great Gates.

While the Four Great Sects might not hold Taixu Gate in high regard, the other Seven Gates needed to unite if they wanted to climb the hierarchy and eliminate this “formidable foe.”

Ye Qingfeng accepted the burden of leadership. Some harsh words simply had to come from him.

“The primary complication lies in Mo Hua’s formation,” Ye Qingfeng stated. “With that formation blocking our path, Taixu Gate can sit idle and prepare. Even if we forcefully breach the barrier and infiltrate the valley, we are met with an ambush by Linghu Xiao. And the moment we fall back, Mo Hua simply reconstructs the formation.”

“However,” Ye Qingfeng’s gaze turned cold, “they have only one High-Rank Formation Master in their camp: Mo Hua. He is the sole individual capable of manifesting such High-Rank Formations.”