Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2146 Chapter 1010: Shi Tiangang (Part 3)

Shi Tiangang seethed with uncontrollable rage.

Rather than continue the chase after Mo Hua, he switched tactics to a "scorched earth policy," enveloping himself in a radiant golden glow that solidified into protective armor. His Blood Qi thrummed like threads of gold, obliterating every mountain, rock, and tree in his vicinity, all to compel Mo Hua into the open.

Yet this move only played into his opponent's hands.

The crumbling peaks and woodlands stirred up the Earth and Wood Qi among the Five Elements, offering perfect camouflage for Mo Hua's Minor Five Elements Stealth Skill.

Hidden close by, Mo Hua observed Shi Tiangang's destructive rampage through the terrain in silence.

After the outburst ended, Mo Hua would briefly expose himself, utter a taunt or two, and ignite Shi Tiangang's fury anew.

Power coursed through Shi Tiangang's frame, wrapped in a shroud of dark golden Blood Qi brimming with lethal intent and overwhelming might.

A single graze from him, and the sheer impact of his strike would pulverize Mo Hua into "death."

The frustrating reality was that landing even one blow on Mo Hua proved impossible.

He couldn't pinpoint Mo Hua's exact location at all.

This formidable Senior Brother from the Vajra Sect felt like he wielded a massive cannon against a fleeting mosquito.

Despite his vast power, he remained utterly powerless against Mo Hua.

Thus, the two kept circling one another for some time more.

In a surge of frustration, Shi Tiangang abruptly sensed something off.

Too much time had slipped away on this Mo Hua business; his allies with Linghu Xiao must be bearing heavy strain, locked in a desperate struggle.

With that realization, Shi Tiangang shoved aside his grudge toward Mo Hua and pivoted to depart.

Mo Hua tried to hold him back, flinging a handful of spells that barely scratched the surface, then quickly lost the drive to press the assault.

Exiting the woods, Shi Tiangang reached the turbulent battlefield and discovered the scene matching his fears; the Vajra Sect had already sacrificed one disciple.

Right now, Linghu Xiao and his trio were overwhelming three remaining Vajra Sect disciples.

The balance teetered on the edge.

Letting out a thunderous bellow, Shi Tiangang charged into the melee, aligning with his fellow sect members.

During this confrontation, an odd detail caught his eye.

The Taixu Gate combatants, excluding Linghu Xiao, mostly brandished Spiritual Artifacts geared for "Gold-conquering" and "Armor-breaking" effects.

These Spiritual Artifacts gleamed with a deep, mysterious sheen, hinting at embedded Formations that infused them with Spiritual Light.

Shi Tiangang instantly grasped the origin of those Formations—Mo Hua.

Taixu Gate's Formation Leader.

Sword discussions and duels hinged on clever tactics.

As he schemed to outmaneuver Mo Hua, the youth schemed right back. Those Armor-breaking Spiritual Artifacts had been custom-crafted by Mo Hua. The crux lay in who struck the fatal blow first: would he eliminate Taixu Gate's Mo Hua, or would Linghu Xiao take down his companions?

Clearly, he had tumbled into Mo Hua's snare.

Shi Tiangang clenched his jaw tight.

This Taixu Gate Junior Brother, Mo Hua, proved far more cunning and slippery than anticipated.

And his hidden aces numbered plenty.

Right on cue, Mo Hua showed up too, confirming the suspicion: the Vajra Sect short one fighter, tilting the odds to Taixu Gate's five versus four.

Such a numerical edge carried real weight.

Mo Hua started deploying Five Elements Spells in a supportive role.

The Vajra Sect's ranks were all body cultivators boasting "Vajra Unbreakable Bodies"; a lone spell from Mo Hua would barely dent them.

But this was a group skirmish.

His incantations could carve openings, exploit weaknesses, pester foes, and carve out space for Linghu Xiao and the rest to unleash their attacks.

Even the tiniest breather sufficed.

Before long, Linghu Xiao's Sword Qi "dispatched" the Vajra Sect disciples one after another.

Ultimately, only Shi Tiangang stood alone.

From Taixu Gate's side, Cheng Mo and Situ Jian, who had earlier pinned down the Vajra Sect foes, drained their Blood Qi and Spiritual Power excessively, allowing Shi Tiangang to shatter their Dao Discussion Jades with crushing punches, knocking them out.

The field now held just Mo Hua, Linghu Xiao, Ouyang Xuan, and the Vajra Sect's chief Senior Brother, Shi Tiangang.

Three on one.

Mo Hua brimmed with assurance at first.

But he could never have foreseen that the true grueling contest was only starting.

This "Shi Tiangang" truly embodied the toughest adversary.

Mo Hua witnessed firsthand the essence of Vajra Unbreakable, the pinnacle of invincibility, the defiance against water and fire.

Shi Tiangang drove his Vajra body to its utmost, clashing directly and holding off Linghu Xiao, Ouyang Xuan, and Mo Hua single-handedly.

His cultivation hovered at Foundation Establishment Peak, Blood Qi surging wildly from his innate superior physique and frame.

The Vajra Unbreakable Skill, honed to the third tier of "Golden Skin Iron Bones" within the Foundation Establishment Realm,

marked an unmatched feat among Vajra Sect disciples in over a century.

Sword Qi slashed at flesh, yet iron bones served as an impenetrable shield.

Spells gnawed away, but golden skin granted immunity.

Employing the Gold Element Step, Shi Tiangang balled his fist like unyielding Vajra, every motion rippling with qi and blood laced with hidden golden force, driving Ouyang Xuan to fall back repeatedly.

Linghu Xiao had no choice but to meet him blade-to-blade with Sword Qi.

Mo Hua resorted to hurling spells from a distance.

Even outnumbered three to one, Shi Tiangang evoked the sensation of one warrior dominating three.

This showdown raged with savage intensity, dragging on in agonizing length.

It became the most drawn-out sword discussion Mo Hua had ever endured.

Mo Hua even pondered abandoning the strategy to unleash alternative "trump cards."

Thankfully, in the clutch, Linghu Xiao "erupted" amid the strain, and through their trio's relentless toil, they finally battled Shi Tiangang to his "death."

Shi Tiangang qualified as a genius.

Linghu Xiao matched that caliber too.

And via Mo Hua's setups, Linghu Xiao sharpened his edge in each sword discussion.

This prodigy of the Sword Dao grew ever mightier, honing steadily like a blade.

In this particular exchange, Shi Tiangang exerted colossal pressure on him.

Linghu Xiao responded with explosive battle prowess.

Naturally, Linghu Xiao alone couldn't seal the deal. Though appearing subdued, Ouyang Xuan wielded the Tai'a lineage's sword techniques to withstand crushing force, delivering crucial aid.

And don't forget Mo Hua.

Through "Fire Brightness Skill," "Golden Flash Skill," "Earth Sinking Skill," "Golden Sound Skill"... an arsenal of these plentiful yet non-lethal, devious minor spells—blinding eyes, deafening ears, scorching gazes, quaking ground—hamstrung Shi Tiangang, fueled his wrath, and laid bare countless vulnerabilities.

Shi Tiangang's pre-fight forecast rang true.

Failing to eliminate Mo Hua did invite insidious downfall.

Even short of death by treachery, it guaranteed profound irritation.

Hence, after endless exchanges and the three's unified push, Mo Hua exhausted his Spiritual Power completely, Ouyang Xuan poured out every ounce of vigor, at last eroding Shi Tiangang's "Vajra Unbreakable Body" and cracking his guard.

Only then could Linghu Xiao grasp the moment, clinging to his final reserves in a do-or-die posture, invoking the mighty Chongxu Sword True Art to slash down Shi Tiangang.

Taixu Gate claimed the win.

Stepping off the arena, Mo Hua exhaled deeply, teetering on the brink of total collapse from depletion.

He hadn't dreamed the Vajra Sect's Big Senior Brother possessed such formidable might.

With elite gifts in offense and defense through body cultivation, it instilled genuine dread.

Shi Tiangang, still at Foundation Establishment, already stood so "unyielding"; the horrifying power his body might wield upon reaching Golden Core and Feather Transformation, tempering the Vajra Unbreakable Skill to loftier stages, Mo Hua scarcely dared to fathom.

Maybe he could endure assaults motionless, and attackers still fail to fell him.

"This Shi Tiangang... he's bound to rise as a remarkable figure someday..." Mo Hua nodded, offering profound respect for Shi Tiangang's prowess. Yet this sword discussion stretched far too long; as Mo Hua waged brutal fights within, the onlookers outside grew weary from the wait. They recognized Shi Tiangang's true strength.

In the closing phase, facing three foes, he held his ground without faltering, nearly turning the tide against all three, and though defeated, he inspired widespread admiration.

Alas, his prior escapade in the forest, engaging Mo Hua in a "hide and seek" game via Concealment Technique, struck the audience as utterly "ridiculous" from afar.

How could anyone act so senselessly?

Failing to spot a Concealment Technique?

The Vajra Sect's body cultivators truly embodied the saying of sturdy limbs paired with straightforward thoughts...

This notion cemented itself in everyone's minds.

Subconsciously, Shi Tiangang's reputation shifted in their eyes—from the steadfast, mighty Senior Brother of the Vajra Sect to a...

shining golden simpleton.