Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2102 Chapter 997: Fangtian Mirage

Qianxue State Boundary, revered as a holy land for sects.

Since a month prior, the whole region has glowed with lights and surged with endless travelers, displaying a vibrant panorama of wealth and glory.

Spiritual steeds stretch out in endless lines like coiling serpents, exotic creatures haul ornate carts, colorful awnings blanket the paths, and palanquins float densely like drifting vapors.

Enormous cloud vessels, which gulp down mists and breathe out fog, harness the wind currents, arriving from distant lands to anchor at the docking piers of Qianxue State Boundary.

From these cloud vessels, one cultivator after another steps forth, gazing skyward in awe at the expansive landscapes unfolding below, and the vibrant aura of scholarly pursuit in Qianxue's majestic display.

Throngs of cultivators converge upon Qianxue State Boundary, streaming along diverse routes like tributaries merging into an ocean, crafting a magnificent vista. Practitioners from varied state boundaries and factions, bearing all sorts of backgrounds, arrive here whether to learn, journey, pursue the Dao, meet allies, or expand their views, all to join this grand Qianxue debate and behold the splendor of the Nine States' prodigious young talents.

With such vast crowds of cultivators, the usual "no fly" ban in Qianxue State Boundary has been specially waived.

From time to time, cloud ships and spirit boats glide through the clear heavens, trailing

brilliant streams of vapor, as they settle at the estates of sects and noble houses.

Sometimes, Feathered Immortals appear, their spiritual energy morphing into plumage, as they surf on clouds and stride through the void, soaring solo near the horizon, elegant as exiled celestials.

The Feather Transformation Realm represents an advanced stage in cultivation.

In certain mid-sized and smaller state boundaries, such a vision is a rarity spanning hundreds of years. Many cultivators go through life without ever beholding a True Man.

Yet here in Qianxue State Boundary, a mere glance upward reveals Feathered Ascension piercing the firmament, leaving countless cultivators in stunned wonder.

Hailing from mid-sized and smaller state boundaries, these visitors often boast of their worldly wisdom, but stepping into Qianxue State Boundary and taking in the surrounding wonders, they genuinely sense a transcendent, "ascendant" immersion into the divine domain.

And at the heart of the entire Qianxue State Boundary lies Mount of Tao, the epicenter of this monumental gathering.

Right now, the base of Mount of Tao teems with activity.

Disciples from countless sects, clad in their distinctive sect Taoist robes, assemble in this spot. Viewed from on high, these prodigious young cultivators blanket the slopes and fields like rolling waves and peaks, while the matching robes of each sect weave a sprawling, vivid, yet disciplined and striking mosaic of silk.

The contingent from Taixu Gate is positioned among them as well.

Dressed in a black and white Taoist robe, standing tall and refined with poise, Elder Xun Zixian leads at the front of his group's formation.

At this instant, he addresses the Taixu Gate disciples in a measured tone:

"In three days, the Sword Discussion will commence. Prior to that, I'll guide you to explore the site and detail the precise regulations for you."

The disciples, faces grave with a hint of anxiety, bowed their hands and replied, "Understood."

Elder Xun Zixian looked to his right, spotting Mo Hua in a spotless Taixu Taoist robe, poised and refined, standing dutifully at his side, and gave a faint nod. This followed the ancestor's directive.

Whenever Mo Hua ventures out, the attending elder must safeguard his well-being.

During the Sword Discussion Conference, surrounded by so many cultivators of mixed natures.

Though rationally, none would risk stirring chaos, to guard against any mishap, Mo Hua requires vigilant oversight.

Xun Zixian cast another look at Mo Hua, then pivoted and instructed, "Come with me."

With that, Xun Zixian took the lead, ushering the Taixu Gate disciples up the winding trail, sequentially ascending into Mount of Tao.

Within Mount of Tao, sects' disciples fill every corner, bustling with figures.

This serves as the core area for the Sword Discussion.

The terrain sprawls broadly, intricate in its layout.

Sword Discussion arenas, each featuring unique landscapes, rise in sequence.

Overhead, the glow from fifth-grade grand formations creates a protective dome, imposing and awe-inspiring.

As the group advanced, they couldn't help but admire inwardly.

In the past, they had only observed the Mount of Sword Discussion from

the "spectator areas," never venturing into the core space, never experiencing this awe-inspiring and reverent ambiance.

Back then, without needing to compete on the stages themselves, the sensation was bound to differ.

Xun Zixian lectured the disciples en route:

"Up ahead lies the Sword Discussion Taoist Field. In three days, you'll draw lots, set up bouts, and then clash with disciples from other sects in this arena,

showcasing your cultivation and Taoist arts..."

"Nine years of cultivation boil down to this single shot at the Sword Discussion."

"The Sword Discussion event splits into 'Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, Yellow' ranks, forming four distinct combat divisions."

"You'll start in the 'Yellow' rank division."

"Each triumph builds a winning sequence, while also earning a point for the sect. Securing a set number of wins propels you into the 'Mysterious' rank

division."

"Advancing doesn't demand a perfect record; allowances exist for slip-ups, but avoid excessive defeats."

"In essence, it hinges largely on prowess, though fortune plays a minor role too."

His tone remained soft, yet amplified by spiritual power, it carried to the ears of thousands of disciples.

Xun Zixian halted briefly, then resumed his guidance:

"Battle formats differ as well..."

"The 'Yellow' rank division acts as an entry-level contest for initial screening, with formats kept straightforward, mainly direct 'decisive clashes!'" "Overcoming all five opponents from the rival side inside a fixed timeframe secures victory. Alternatively, when the timer expires, the team with more survivors claims the win."

"For the 'Mysterious' rank division, regulations shift, rendering contests more intricate, beyond mere brawls."

"It encompasses core 'decisive clashes,' alongside 'survival clashes,' 'demon hunts,' 'decapitation strikes,' 'city defenses,' 'city assaults,'

and similar modes..."

"Strategies shift endlessly, victory terms diversify. Triumph proves even tougher..."

Xun Zixian elaborated with patience.

"Elder Zixian," Mo Hua inquired with interest, "these setups resemble those in Taoist Soldier combats."

Xun Zixian affirmed with a nod, "Indeed, they're drawn from Taoist Soldier warfare, which shaped the Sword Discussion rules."

Clashes among cultivators lack the excitement, intricacy, or fluidity of Taoist Soldier warfare, nor do they forge character as effectively.