Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2255 Chapter 1044: Forbidden Sword Skill (Part 2)

"Naturally, acting against him right this moment might be somewhat impulsive. In my view, it would be far wiser to suppress his cultivation first, shatter his limbs, lock his Sea of Consciousness, and commit him to the Taoist Prison..."

"Furthermore, the ranking he obtained via Forbidden Techniques during the Sword Discussion should be stripped away immediately."

"Moreover, we must revoke his position as the Formation Leader..."

"Only then can we establish a precedent for others, purge these deviant tendencies, and restore the proper climate of Qianxue."

The gathered assembly of Heaven Void Ancestors listened, their gazes shifting restlessly as they processed these words.

Before long, one ancestor voiced his agreement:

"Indeed, we cannot allow such a precedent to take hold."

"If disciples are permitted to utilize Forbidden Techniques and compete in the Sword Discussion Conference without facing severe repercussions, it will inevitably encourage others to follow suit, leading to endless complications later on."

"Seeking prestige and benefits in the Sword Discussion at the expense of violating taboos is a sign of corrupted Heart Skill and simply cannot be overlooked."

"This lad, Mo Hua, must be dealt with harshly."

"His Sword Discussion standing must be nullified at once!"

"Cripple his cultivation; he must never be allowed to employ Divine Thought into Sword again..."

Although these ancestors spoke with icy calm, their declarations were incredibly ruthless, casting Mo Hua as if he were a criminal of the absolute highest order.

Confronted by this wave of accusations, Elder Master Xun, who had remained silent thus far, lifted his eyes slowly and queried with chilling detachment:

"Who told you that he has mastered the Divine Thought into Sword True Jue?" The collective fell into a stunned, immediate silence.

The ancestor from the Heavenly Sword Sect laughed derisively, "With so many of us watching, how could we be mistaken? Lacking a physical blade yet utilizing Divine Thought to inflict damage—what other swordsmanship could Mo Hua possibly be wielding if not your Taixu Gate's Divine Thought into Sword True Jue?"

"Our Taixu Gate's Divine Thought into Sword True Jue..." Elder Master Xun cast a sidelong glance at him and retorted: "Have you actually studied it yourself?"

The Heavenly Sword Sect ancestor was startled.

Elder Master Xun turned his question to the rest of the group, "Has any one of you studied it?"

The Heaven Void Ancestors remained mute.

The Taixu Mind Transforming Sword True Jue was the signature sect technique of the Taixu Gate; why would they have studied it?

Furthermore, while the technique was renowned for its potential to terrify the heavens and defeat gods, using one's own Divine Thought as a sword caused immense self-inflicted harm. Even if they had secured the manual, they would hardly dare to throw their lives away on such a practice.

Unless, of course, they were genuinely seeking death.

How many brilliant prodigies had the Taixu Gate already squandered due to this technique? How many disciples had perished simply from the total depletion of their Divine Thought? These ancestors were certainly no strangers to these facts.

Had the repercussions not been so devastating and the backlash not so violent, the Taixu Gate would never have been forced to seal their own sect legacy.

Observing their silence, Elder Master Xun nodded curtly.

"Exactly. One must not leap to conclusions based on superficial appearances. Especially regarding Taoist sword techniques, two things may look identical, but their internal Taoist principles might be worlds apart..."

"If you lack the practical experience, refrain from speaking recklessly."

"None of you have mastered the Taixu Mind Transforming Sword True Jue, so by what authority do you assert that what Mo Hua employed was indeed that Divine Thought Sword technique?"

The gathered ancestors appeared deeply uncomfortable.

A particularly arrogant one-eyed ancestor scoffed:

"Old Xun, cease this wordplay!"

"Right and wrong are clear. If not that, what else could the boy have learned? While it is true that we have not learned it ourselves, we have certainly witnessed it. I was personally wounded by your Taixu Gate's blade in the past..."

"Though I have not studied the technique, having been on the receiving end of such a strike, do you take me for a fool who cannot identify Divine Thought into Sword when I see it?"

Elder Master Xun turned his gaze toward the one-eyed ancestor, his expression darkening slightly; he knew better than to treat this opponent lightly.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Elder Master Xun countered:

"Since you are so certain that Mo Hua has mastered Divine Thought into Sword, let me ask you: from whom did he learn it?"

The one-eyed ancestor furrowed his brow.

Elder Master Xun continued his line of questioning:

"This sword art has been strictly sealed away for long ages."

"Who within our current Taixu Gate possesses the authority or ability to instruct him?"

"Even I, a Heaven Void, have not mastered this sword art myself."

"The other ancestors here also do not delve into the cultivation of Divine Thought."

"Below the Heaven Void level, there is no surviving lineage; even if they obtained the manual, no ordinary disciple could hope to cultivate even a fraction of it."

"The only person who truly mastered this sword art, the only one who mattered, was my brother..." Elder Master Xun's expression turned grim, "...Senior Brother Dugu."

An icy stillness settled over the room, and every ancestor reflexively frowned, a cold dread piercing their spirits.

They clearly harbored no desire—perhaps even a genuine fear—to discuss that figure. Elder Master Xun stated firmly: "The history of my senior brother should be common knowledge to those present. You are all aware of his solitary and imperious nature; do you honestly believe he would ever bother mentoring a Foundation Establishment disciple in the arts of the sword?"

"I certainly would not, he would not, and no one else in Taixu Gate claims the knowledge. So how could Mo Hua somehow learn Divine Thought into Sword without a master?"

"Besides..."

Elder Master Xun adopted an expression of utter certainty, sneering: "How could a mere Foundation Establishment disciple grasp a technique as awe-inspiring as our Taixu Gate's Divine Thought into Sword True Jue?"

"Are you suggesting our supreme sword technique is so common that it holds no value, or are you disregarding the legacy of our ancient ancestors?"

Elder Master Xun's stare was cold and piercing.

The Heaven Void Ancestors, momentarily silenced by his logic, found themselves without a rebuttal.

Upon closer examination, they conceded that he had a point.

The more formidable the sword technique, the more grueling the training, requiring innate talent in the Sword Dao, deep ancestral roots, and dedicated oversight from a master.

Mo Hua possessed none of these advantages.

Not to mention, he was barely at the Foundation Establishment stage.

A disciple at the Foundation Establishment level shouldn't even be capable of manifesting Sword Intent, let alone the pinnacle of sword arts—the "Taixu Mind Transforming Sword True Jue."

These were the brute facts, though the ancestors were clearly searching for any reason to keep their accusations alive.

A Heaven Void Ancestor persisted: "This matter necessitates a full investigation."

"We must uncover the true origin of the technique Mo Hua displayed."

"Indeed."