Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2111 Chapter 999: First_3

Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...

The Dao Discussion Heaven Instrument, a sealed legacy of Mount of Tao's ancestor, was unlocked by sect representatives to fairly simulate matchups for the Sword Discussion's Yellow stage, preventing tampering and ensuring causality-based pairings that favor strong contenders while shielding lesser sects. Elder Xun Zixian shared the generated list with Taixu Gate disciples, whose morale dipped until Mo Hua rallied them with straightforward encouragement to simply fight without overthinking. During the four-hour preparation break, disciples meditated and strategized, while Mo Hua analyzed the list, noting its bias toward advancing prodigies from major sects and his own delayed, favorable schedule against minor opponents, before resting contentedly.

He was eager to witness the outcomes from his recent endeavors, applying his formation expertise to initially form the "Taixu Taoist Soldiers".

The vast Great Dao originates from humble duckweed.

Remarkable feats in cultivation frequently emerge from what appear as casual trials combined with persistent effort.

Preparations for the Mount of Tao continued unabated.

Crowds filled the viewing areas on the Outer Mountain to capacity.

Over an hour had passed in a mix of dull, nervous, and eager waiting when a resounding bell tolled, reverberating over the peak. Spirits among the crowd instantly surged.

This announced the imminent start of the sword discussion.

Elders announced participants' names sequentially and guided the competing disciples onward.

Shortly thereafter, an enormous "boom" erupted.

Vast surges of spiritual power ascended, extending toward the heavens and pouring into the majestic Fifth Grade Mount of Tao formation.

Over the expansive array, radiance burst forth dazzlingly, the barrier resembling a starry river, filled with grandeur.

Such was the spectacle when a fifth-grade formation reached full activation.

Void energies extended outward, linking to the Dao Discussion Jades carried by the disciples.

Within the Dao Discussion Jade lay spatial power, safeguarding the

disciples' well-being. Should the Dao Discussion Jade break apart, the disciple faced elimination and forced removal from the arena.

Soon enough, clashes of combat echoed, signaling the sword discussion's launch.

At the same moment, high above the Mount of Tao, the enormous white screen ignited with shimmering lights.

The Fang Tian image expanded.

Vivid illusory scenes materialized, contorting and breaking before reshaping into numerous tiny square "screens".

Every square projection revealed a landscape, matching a specific sword discussion bout.

Across the colossal Fang Tian screen, close to a hundred sword discussion contests played out concurrently.

Scenes appeared sharp, forms strikingly lifelike.

The display proved breathtaking.

Cultivators present began murmuring excitedly, clearly impressed.

Mo Hua himself, staring at this grand, fierce, and radiant "big screen," found himself briefly stunned.

Even though this setup held some grudge against him.

Still, he couldn't deny its impressive performance.

A single look exposed countless sword discussions among the geniuses.

Sword Qi stormed wildly, techniques soared, strikes landed fiercely, creating a thrilling chaos that boiled the blood.

Mo Hua observed with keen fascination, hesitant to label it as excessive or a squandering of Spirit Stones.

With the minutes ticking by, the initial awe toward the Fang Tian images waned, drawing focus back to the sword discussion proper.

Contests in the Yellow Character Bureau served merely as opening rounds, lacking great challenge or high stakes.

As a result, numerous sword discussion battles appeared simultaneously on the Fang Tian images.

Spectators could pick whichever match captured their interest.

Typically, sect elders and disciples focused on their own group's sword discussions, now and then glancing at rival contests.

Leaders and seniors from noble clans likewise emphasized observing their kin's showings.

Furthermore, guardians mainly kept eyes on their offspring alone, no matter if the young ones displayed mighty prowess or endured blows meekly.

Initially, all seemed normal, with talents clashing in fights, viewers enjoying the show.

Yet as observation continued, certain seasoned and sharp-eyed cultivators

sensed irregularities.

"Is that... a Taixu Gate disciple?"

"The approach looks somewhat strange?"

Within the Fang Tian images, Taixu Gate disciples mostly donned uniform armor and wielded matching spiritual artifacts, bolstered by formation energies that cast a consistent sheen, moving forward and back with discipline, following orders without hesitation.

In addition, their spirit armor, spiritual artifacts, and integrated formations appeared to impose certain constraints upon their

foes.

United as five, drawing on the armor's toughness, the artifacts' keen edges, and the formation's strength, they proved unbeatable in clashes. The crowd stood shocked, and amid the astonishment, discussions bubbled up:

"Am I seeing things?"

"Is this a sect sword discussion or Taoist soldiers in combat? Why

this kind of setup?"

"Isn't it meant for picking prodigies?"

"What's the use in picking if they turn into Taoist soldiers?"

"What do you know? The original aim of the Qianxue Debate was to

train leaders for commanding Taoist soldiers in battle..."

"How many years back was that? Rules have shifted countless times..."

"Plus, the cultivation realm enjoys peace; no wars for ages. Why require so many Taoist soldiers?"

"Today's sword discussion boils down to plain 'selection', doesn't it?"

"Selecting sect disciples, family talents, court prodigies."

"With heads and elders from countless powers observing, shine bright and catch an eye, and vast riches plus boundless prospects lie ahead, perhaps even a direct rise to glory..."

"Frankly, to triumph in this sword discussion, view foes and allies alike as 'stepping stones',"

"Overcoming rivals demonstrates your might."

"Leveraging allies as 'shields' builds your edge."

"Treating the sword discussion as Taoist soldiers—does that make you mighty, or your squad?"

One voice countered: "Your view is too limited."

"Limited how? That's the truth. Otherwise, why don't noble clans adopt it, or other sects, leaving only Taixu Gate to craft these

Taoist soldiers?"

"You believe 'sect Taoist soldiers' form without effort?"

"What's hard about it? Merely spiritual artifacts and formations, no? Put me as sect head, and I'd craft a batch for sure..."

"Besides, this 'Taoist soldier setup' isn't guaranteed to excel..."

"I see it working well enough.."

...

Throughout the Outer Mountain, chatter buzzed lively for some time.

The sword discussion crowd included diverse cultivators,

voicing myriad opinions.

Some lauded it, viewing Taixu Gate's approach as fresh and clever.

Others stayed utterly indifferent, deeming a simple sect Taoist soldier nothing special.

Likewise, certain onlookers harbored scorn, seeing Taixu Gate as "cheating via shortcuts," exploiting spirit artifacts and formations for an unjust edge.