Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2136 - 1007: Support (2)

Nevertheless, as a loyal disciple of the Sever Gold Sect, he couldn't shake off a touch of reluctance.

"If I go through with this, won't it amount to assisting the rival..."

Mo Hua's expression turned grave, "Are we friends or aren't we?"

Song Jian stood there in slight shock; he longed to deny it, yet in front of Mo Hua, he lacked the courage, forcing him to agree with a grudging nod.

Mo Hua gave a nod in return, "As friends, aiding a companion—how could that possibly count as 'aiding the enemy'?"

"Supporting me means supporting your own interests. If you're bolstering yourself, how does that qualify as aiding the enemy?"

"Your fellow disciples possess certain skills, but their outlook is limited and shortsighted; they'll never rise to true prominence down the line."

"Overcoming them will clear the path for your ascent."

"When you ascend, you'll guide the Sever Gold Sect toward greater heights."

"It's advantageous for you and for the entire Sever Gold Sect. How could something so positive be labeled as 'aiding the enemy'?"

Mo Hua's words left Song Jian utterly speechless.

What was plainly an act of 'aiding the enemy' got twisted by him into a win for all involved, including the Sever Gold Sect itself.

Deep down, Song Jian realized he was being swayed by Mo Hua's clever talk.

Yet in all honesty, there was validity to what Mo Hua said.

The Sever Gold Sect values practicality above all, but its disciples lack solidarity, constantly plotting against one another and flipping allegiances like the wind.

Strength draws allies from every corner, but weakness leaves you ignored even by your closest kin.

Self-reliance trumps trusting anyone else.

Moreover, with Mo Hua's sharp mind, if he couldn't extract the details from Song Jian, he'd surely find them elsewhere.

Under those circumstances, why resist the current?

Mo Hua at least dealt straightforwardly, delivering real and concrete advantages.

"Fine!"

Song Jian agreed with a nod, then began revealing everything about his rivals in the Sever Gold Sect—their cultivation methods, daily routines, and secret aces—all laid out comprehensively.

Mo Hua inscribed every bit onto a jade slip.

Armed with Song Jian's internal secrets, victory was all but guaranteed.

Once the information was noted, Mo Hua stored the jade slip away, then abruptly recalled a detail and questioned Song Jian:

"How's your advancement with the Sever Gold Sword Control Jue coming along?"

Song Jian looked puzzled and replied, "What are you getting at?"

Mo Hua explained, "Head down and perform it for a moment; I want to gauge your proficiency."

His plan was to "elevate" Song Jian to a key role, so this individual couldn't prove entirely incompetent, or the whole scheme would fall flat.

Unwilling to turn him down outright, Song Jian descended and showcased the Sever Gold Sword technique briefly.

Having observed, Mo Hua formed a judgment and summoned him back, commenting: "You've grasped the Sever Gold Sword adequately, though it's merely surface-level without true depth; allow me to offer some advice..."

Song Jian froze in astonishment.

His mind swirled in confusion for an instant, convinced he'd caught it wrong.

Could a Taixu Gate disciple really instruct a Sever Gold Sect heir on mastering their own clan's Sever Gold Sword Control Jue?

Where was the sense in that?

This had to be some kind of prank...

Yet it dawned on him quickly that Mo Hua was dead serious; every flaw in his sword skills got exposed by Mo Hua.

Furthermore, the overlooked aspects of spiritual energy flow and sword intent activation—ignored by his family and concealed by the elders—along with his errors, were all meticulously fixed by Mo Hua.

The world of cultivation felt utterly ridiculous.

Song Jian couldn't shake the sensation of existing in some bizarre dream.

Thus, this Sever Gold Sect heir, following an afternoon of "Sever Gold Sword Jue practice instruction" from a Taixu Gate junior in that secluded grove, made his way back to the sect in utter incredulity.

From there, matters unfolded smoothly.

The inner workings of the Sever Gold Sect's talented youths were laid bare completely.

Equipped with superior "Gold-Cutting Armor" and "Broken Gold Sword," after some strategic setups, the Taixu Gate overwhelmed the Sever Gold Sect with ease.

Fury gripped the Sever Gold Sect.

During previous Sword Discussion Conferences, they'd clashed with "Gold-Cutting Armor" and "Broken Gold Sword" style spiritual artifacts, but none proved as devious as the Taixu Gate's versions.

From artifact forging to core formations, it formed a perfect counter-strategy.

The Sever Gold Sect's elders determined their vital legacy had leaked out; no other explanation fit such a precise dismantling.

Whispers even arose of a Taixu Gate infiltrator covertly plotting to plunder the Sever Gold Sect's treasures.

Encompassing their guardian Sword Technique and the Gold-Cutting Sword Formation.

Still, they had no grounds to accuse the Taixu Gate.

For on the surface, the Taixu Gate rightfully possessed elements of the Sever Gold Sect's inheritance.

Post the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons affair, to resolve the chaos, the Sever Gold Sect resorted to "territorial concessions and reparations," handing over segments of their legacy to the Taixu Gate.

Those portions were shallow, scrutinized by Sever Gold Sect elders to ensure no deep mysteries escaped.

Yet now, they served as a "pretext," enabling the Taixu Gate to openly deploy Sever Gold Sect methods and arrays against them.

Elder Master Xun had orchestrated this clever ploy specifically for Mo Hua.

The Valley of Ten Thousand Demons event lingered as a raw, forbidden wound for the Sever Gold Sect.

They refrained from mentioning it or challenging the Taixu Gate, forced to endure the humiliation in silence.

Most of this era's prodigious Sever Gold Sect disciples stumbled in the Sword Discussion, defeated by the Taixu Gate; their odds of triumph shrank, and prospects for progression faded.

The Sever Gold Sect's grudge against the Taixu Gate intensified.

Yet fate smiled on Song Jian as the "lone victor."

Fortune favored him; in the Sword Discussion, he scarcely crossed paths with the Taixu Gate.