Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2095 Chapter 994: Sword Aimed at the Four Clans (Part 3)

Mo Hua, that young lad, is simply sketching a grand vision for his fellow sect members...

The Taixu Sect Master gave a slight shake of his head.

Yet as he gazed upon the woodland and those vibrant, eager expressions on the young faces, a wave of emotion stirred within the Taixu Sect Master's heart.

This Sword Discussion Conference, no matter the final result.

All these disciples could serve as the foundational sprouts for Taixu Gate.

In the days ahead, they would spread throughout the Nine States realm, eventually flourishing into a vast and thriving woodland.

He shifted his gaze toward Mo Hua.

Mo Hua positioned himself beneath the massive tree.

His slender form was partially obscured by the overhanging foliage, yet his presence subtly blended with the ancient, lofty tree rising behind him.

For a fleeting instant, Mo Hua appeared as that colossal tree piercing the heavens, enveloping the whole forest and providing shelter over the entirety of Taixu Mountain.

"Tree..."

The Taixu Sect Master's eyes narrowed sharply.

That evening when the endless night glowed like daylight, with the Divine Tree standing tall like a myriad of blooming trees that veiled Taixu’s landscape, the image resurfaced vividly in his thoughts.

A jolt of astonishment gripped the Taixu Sect Master's heart as he stared at Mo Hua in disbelief.

After observing for some time, he massaged his brow and whispered to himself:

"Lately, I've been letting my mind wander too much, constantly drifting into unfounded fantasies—what's gotten into me..."

Mo Hua had only paused briefly under the great tree; how could that possibly connect to the Divine Tree spectacle from that fateful night...

The Taixu Sect Master shook his head once more.

Within the woods, Mo Hua regarded the enthusiastic gathering, gave a pleased nod, and at last declared:

"I've set up the strategies, so stick to my instructions."

"In the Qian Learning State Boundary, countless Heavenly Pride Disciples abound, and it's not always about shining extraordinarily, gaining instant renown, charging ahead, or securing triumph."

"Our goal is to give it our all. Even securing just one victory counts as success."

"As long as you claim one win, no matter how minor, it paves the way for Taixu Gate's greater success."

"The greater the number of victories, the closer Taixu Gate draws to claiming a spot among the Four Great Sects."

"This effort benefits both you and the Sect!"

"Starting now, we gear up, and in three months, we head to the Mount of Tao, striving to join the Four Great Sects!"

Once Mo Hua wrapped up his words, the assembly erupted in fervor.

The junior brothers from Taixu Gate, their gazes ablaze with passion and brimming with battle zeal, roared: "Yes, Junior Brother!"

Hundreds of voices rang out with unyielding energy, hearts pounding fiercely, their calls reverberating across the trees.

The watching elders, their faces etched with surprise, could scarcely believe what they saw.

Mo Hua's influence over the disciples, coupled with his ability to rally them so powerfully, made these Taixu Gate elders feel somewhat outmatched.

The Taixu Sect Master's feelings surged as he observed Mo Hua, his gaze reflecting deep reflection.

...

Following that, Mo Hua dove into intensive preparations.

Fine speeches are easy for anyone to deliver; the real challenge lies in execution.

The initial concern was assembling the teams.

The Sword Discussion Conference operates on a five-person format, without any reserves. Should a team fall short or lose a member, it becomes a four-against-five matchup.

This setup also acts as a caution to the disciples.

In the harsh world of Tao Cultivation, battles are merciless, with no true "fair play," and no delays for your readiness.

Failing to maintain a full roster means defeat in the Sword Discussion is well-earned.

Given the five-on-five structure, selecting compatible teammates proves crucial.

Previously, team formations—aside from those of elite disciples—mostly followed a "voluntary and self-formed" approach.

Disciples of similar cultivation levels and close bonds grouped together naturally.

This method carries both advantages and drawbacks.

It fosters better synergy, but it often overlooks synergies between different Cultivation paths, limiting overall battle prowess.

Mo Hua went ahead and reshuffled the team assignments for the majority of disciples, restructuring them entirely.

He considered their power levels, along with the bonds shared among disciples.

Even more vital was ensuring the new groupings complemented each other, yielding unexpected strengths in fights, especially when paired with suitable Formations and Spiritual Artifacts, to achieve results far exceeding individual contributions...

Certain disciples grasp these concepts, yet struggle to implement them on their own.

Some cling too tightly to friendships and refuse to part from close companions;

Others falter in networking, unable to recruit suitable partners;

Some remain unclear about their own strengths, unsure of ideal teammates.

Their Cultivation has typically been solitary, without broader teamwork integration.

Thus, orchestrating this sect-wide team alignment is beyond their individual capabilities.

Likewise, the elders of Taixu Gate cannot truly accomplish it either.

As authority figures, a divide exists between them and the disciples, preventing genuine insight into most of the younger members.

Without that insight, effective team pairings elude them.

Forced arrangements lead to either ill-suited groups or discord among the disciples.

Moreover, their time and focus remain constrained, mostly directed toward the Heavenly Pride Disciples.

Hence, this comprehensive disciple reorganization and broad coordination falls solely to Mo Hua.

As the Junior Brother, he shares daily life and Cultivation with his peers, fostering deep familiarity, and he holds both the trust and commanding respect.

Earlier, when disciples hunted beasts, they relied on his devised tactics.

The bounties they fulfilled often stemmed from his crafted plans as well.

All these prior efforts by Mo Hua have gradually built the groundwork for Taixu Gate's Sword Discussion performance.

His team assignments for the disciples also drew from practical combat scenarios, weighing numerous factors.

To start, every team requires a frontline defender, equipped with a shield as a Magic Treasure or an Earth Series Body Cultivator, sturdy and resilient, to draw enemy attacks.

Next, include one or two front-runners. Sword Cultivators or Body Cultivators fit here, offering balanced attack and defense, excelling in assaults and takedowns.

Then, add a Spiritual Cultivator, or a Sword Cultivator focused on Sword Qi, tasked with unleashing Taoist Skills for distant eliminations.

Lastly, incorporate a support cultivator.

This member should possess a unique skill, be it scouting prowess, ambush techniques, or control-based spells, and so on.

This forms a well-rounded team.

Able to press forward or fall back, strong in both assault and protection, ready to handle most combat scenarios.

Naturally, this describes a squad composed of reasonably capable disciples.

For those unskilled in combat, with weaker Cultivation, limited connections, or no standout talents, they must simply "join in" and hope for fortune.

Mo Hua assembled a few unconventional teams.

Such as the "Fast Runner" squad.

Composed of five experts in movement techniques, they flee if outmatched, hold if possible, and with some luck, snag a win.

There was also the "Immovable" group.

All tough-skinned Body Cultivators lacking other skills, designed to outlast opponents through endurance.

Mo Hua even formed some "Chopper" teams.

The Tai'a, Chongxu, and Taixu Sects all emphasize Sword Cultivation.

Across the entire Qian Learning State Boundary, the majority of disciples pursue Sword Cultivation as well.

If not, the Qianxue Skill Competition wouldn't bear the name "Sword Discussion" Conference.

However, this abundance of Sword Cultivators creates overlaps in roles, unbalancing team compositions.

Within these Sword Cultivators, many resemble Cheng Mo in their "brash" nature.

Beyond Sword Cultivation, they lack distinct skills, making placement difficult, and they resist using strategy, charging headlong.

Plans hold little value for them.

Elaborate schemes overwhelm them in practice.

Mo Hua had no choice but to cluster them into "Chopper" teams, instructing them:

"In the Sword Discussion, keep it simple—no overthinking. Treat win or loss casually; spot an enemy and just swing away, whatever happens, happens..."

This advice rings clear and direct, straightforward to follow, and brims with enthusiasm.

The band of headstrong Sword Cultivators cheered:

"Junior Brother is brilliant!"

Besides that, he created some eccentric teams centered on "unexpected tactics," where claiming even one victory counts as triumph.

Securing just one game means success.

With the teams largely settled—despite overriding some disciple preferences—and after verifying no critical flaws, Mo Hua launched official training sessions.

At that point, the Taixu Sect Master arrived with a confident youth in tow, presenting him to Mo Hua:

"Mo Hua, this is the one I spoke of earlier, the Heavenly Pride Disciple from this session's Tai'a Mountain lineage, Ouyang Xuan."