The Quest for Immortality Chapter 2213: Shock (part 2)

Which sword-controlling technique are you employing?

What principles of sword dao are you adhering to?

In what manner does the spiritual power flow?

How is the sword qi conveyed?

Why does the sword manage to detonate?

...

All present were utterly baffled.

Throughout their lives, none had witnessed such an unorthodox method of sword control.

Why?

How could Mo Hua, who evidently lacks knowledge of swordsmanship, manipulate a flying sword to swiftly vanquish the sword-controlling prodigy of Daluo Sect?

From whence stem his profound attainments in sword dao?

Is it mere chance and lucky speculation?

Or could this Mo Hua actually be an extraordinary genius in sword dao, surpassing even the prodigies of Daluo Sect?

Has he grasped some enigmatic, earth-shattering sword art?

Amid this astonishment and overwhelming sentiments, the many Elders of Daoist Law scrutinized the scene of Mo Hua wielding the sword with utmost care, lest they overlook any minor aspect.

Ultimately, they grasped it and fumed:

"Manipulating a blasted sword!"

"This isn't sword control at all!"

"It's not even proper swordsmanship!"

"In sword control, cultivators merge their life force with the sword, harmonizing their intentions to treat it as a limb and unleash the full might of sword manipulation."

"Sword control represents an elevated form of swordsmanship, demanding insight into sword dao, refinement of sword qi, unity of person and blade, synchronization of heart and spirit..."

"Mo Hua lacks every trace of these sword dao elements."

"No surprise, since he's no sword cultivator. He's simply employing ‘divine sense manipulation’ to handle the sword."

"You see it as sword control, but he's just swinging the sword like a ‘stick.’"

The assembly was genuinely enraged.

"What nonsense..."

"An outrage against sword dao, a heinous offense!"

"We nearly fell for this kid's ruse once more. I believed he was a genuine sword dao prodigy capable of mastering sword control on the spot..."

"It turns out to be yet another deception..."

"Tricks like these are plentiful."

"Did he devise this on his own?"

"What else? No legitimate sword cultivator would destroy their spirit sword in such a way."

"A real ‘heretic.’"

Yet, a few held contrasting views:

"To be fair, it's not straightforward. It nearly mimics a formidable sword-controlling technique."

A Sword Dao Elder scoffed, "It only seems that way. The fundamentals are quite ‘crude,’ form without substance, nowhere near the depths of true orthodox sword control."

"Still, Daluo Sect’s ‘orthodox’ sword-controlling genius fell to his one strike."

The Sword Dao Elder fell silent, "That's due to... Ye Zhiyuan being merely at Foundation Establishment. Upon reaching Golden Core, things will differ..."

Another chimed in: "Right, during Foundation Establishment, sword control's might isn't fully shown. At Golden Core, the authentic prowess of orthodox sword control emerges."

"When orthodox sword control displays its true force, Mo Hua’s ‘heretical’ version won't stand a chance."

"Precisely."

"So, that's our conclusion..."

A venerable elder wrapped up:

"Mo Hua’s sword control is fake; he knows neither swordsmanship nor true control. Fundamentally, he leverages his superior divine sense for ‘divine sense manipulation.’"

"Roughly so..."

"I remain unclear on the source of his sword control's strength. Without swordsmanship, techniques, sword qi, or intent, and with a subpar spirit sword..."

"The spirit sword detonates."

"Can a mere blast cause such devastation?"

"It's beyond that..."

An elder versed in sword arrays from a noble lineage remarked:

"Mo Hua inscribed a sword array inside the sword."

"This array features a tailored formation that generates sword qi straight from spirit stones."

"And there's additional ingenuity..."

"The spirit sword itself is specially crafted by Mo Hua."

"Made from inexpensive materials, it's brittle and prone to bursting. When sword qi overloads it, the flying fragments from the blade deliver substantial destructive force."

"Pairing a self-destructing sword array with a fracturing spirit sword is the real potency behind this ‘sword control.’"

The elders were stunned by this revelation.

"In essence, this remains a Formation Master's trick, not a sword cultivator's path?"

"It's sword-like in appearance, but at its heart, it's all about formations."

"The sword serves merely as a carrier for a ‘self-destructive’ sword array designed to explode."

This notion, though strange, proves effective.

Certain rigid, sword-devoted elders who cherish blades as their very existence, denounced Mo Hua for ruining his spirit sword, viewing it as squandering and profaning sword dao.

Nevertheless, the majority of elders harbored deep inner amazement.

In the domain of formations, Mo Hua indeed boasts a ‘remarkable ingenuity’ that defies norms, as though bestowed by heavenly forces.

The moniker of Qianxue Array Dao Leader is truly earned...

A few elders even quietly began to value such exceptional ability.

Naturally, regardless of their regrets over nurturing talent, they must proceed with necessary actions.

An elder sighed in resignation:

"Examine it thoroughly and devise a countermeasure..."

These phrases had been uttered endlessly in recent days, to the extent of weariness...

...

Within the grand hall, the sect elders toiled relentlessly on Mo Hua’s ‘sword control,’ forsaking rest around the clock.

At the same time, the Tumo Order buzzed with similar fervor.

"What exactly is this Taixu Gate?"

"Precisely."

"They've merely overtaken Daluo Sect as the foremost among the Eight Great Gates."

"Mo Hua, nothing but a glory-hunter, can't even swing a sword properly, yet presumes to debate sword arts?"

"Mo Hua truly can't wield a sword, but he can ‘manipulate’ one, and with a single strike slew... who was that again?"

"Which one from Daluo Sect?"

"I believe his family name was Ye? Known as Ye Zhiyuan..."