Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2152 Chapter 1002: The Visitor (Part 3)

After some time passed, the reflection suddenly reappeared.

The five disciples of Sever Gold Sect stood there in total confusion.

The Daoist Law Elders watching from outside furrowed their brows deeply.

"What's happening here?"

"Is the Spiritual Mirror malfunctioning, or is Mo Hua's Concealment Technique acting up?"

This mystery left them all scratching their heads.

Even after Sever Gold Sect lost the match, the elders remained clueless and tossed and turned through the night.

Deep into the night.

Sect grand hall.

A bunch of Daoist Law Elders huddled in the hall, pulling an all-nighter to pore over Mo Hua's shadow images, analyzing every single frame and every tiny detail until at last, one of them figured it out.

A skinny Daoist Law Elder with piercing eyes smacked the table hard, exclaiming in sudden insight, "Damn it..."

He let the curse slip out before catching himself.

The other elders didn't care since they felt the urge to curse too.

"Out with it already!"

The Daoist Law Elder clenched his teeth and laid it out:

"This kid picked up two kinds of Concealment Techniques! One's basic, the other's advanced."

"He combined the basic and advanced concealment methods..."

"That's why the Shadow-breaking Spirit Mirror showed him flickering in and out..."

The room erupted in shock.

"It's really that straightforward... I'm just..."

"Blown away by this kid."

"What kind of mind does this little punk have?"

"How does he dream up all these wild schemes..."

"This isn't a wild scheme; Taoist Skills are endless, no high or low, the secret to excelling is all in the heart..."

"It's totally a wild scheme..."

Once they cracked Mo Hua's sneaky trick, dealing with it got much simpler.

They started breaking down Mo Hua's moves frame by frame, image by image, trying to pinpoint which concealment he was pulling off right then.

But sadly, they'd only reviewed one match; there weren't many "examples" to go on.

These Daoist Law Elders still couldn't form a solid conclusion.

"We'll wait for Lingxiao Sect's turn to end, then watch some more..."

"No choice but to do that."

In the following round, Mo Hua's group squared off against Lingxiao Sect's disciples.

Lingxiao Sect ranks among the Eight Great Gates, with disciples skilled in spells, said to share roots with Wanxiao Sect of the Four Great Sects, though they split off later over differences.

Lingxiao Sect's approach was straightforward and fierce.

All five unleashed a massive "spell barrage" straight at Mo Hua.

Golden beams, fiery rocks, icy hail, and watery arrows filled the air.

Mo Hua had nowhere to dodge and resorted to Concealment Techniques to slip away.

The clash with Lingxiao Sect dragged on for a good stretch, exposing nearly all of Mo Hua's Concealment Techniques.

Once the Sword Discussion wrapped up, every action of Mo Hua's ended up in shadow images for Daoist Law Elders from different sects to dissect.

Through thorough review and side-by-side checks, a few keen, veteran Daoist Law Elders let out heavy sighs and announced:

"It's out in the open now; it's a Five Elements Concealing Skill."

"Five Elements, eh..."

"Merging with the Five Elements, vanishing into the world... that's why he picked that little woods to hide in, tapping into the wood, earth, and water Qi of the Five Elements there to boost his concealment."

"Spot on... I suspected it was a Five Elements Concealing Skill earlier."

"Then why keep quiet before?"

"No proof back then, so I couldn't just speculate. With solid evidence now, I can confirm it..."

"Still... Five Elements Concealing Skills come in all varieties, which one's this kid wielding?"

The Daoist Law Elders threw out various theories, buzzing with speculation, but one among them nailed it for real:

"From what I saw, it looks like... the Minor Five Elements Stealth Skill from the Five Hidden Sect."

"Didn't the Five Hidden Sect vanish?"

"Their legacy should've been wiped out; likely this kid got lucky and stumbled upon it..."

"No matter what, grasping the core idea is what counts."

"We'll ready some Five Elements Revealing Spiritual Artifacts; in the next Sword Discussion, we'll force this kid's real form into view!"

"Agreed!"

The elders nodded in full support.

Then someone piped up, "Who's their opponent in the upcoming Sword Discussion?"

"Carefree Sect... includes a Feng family disciple."

The group lit up with excitement, shouting: "A Feng family disciple from Xun State, perfect! Mo Hua's got no escape now; once concealment shatters, he's cornered with zero moves left."

"Mo Hua's overdue for a takedown."

"Keeping us elders up late night after night, if he doesn't crash soon, how do we save face?"

"The Feng family... yeah, this kid's begging for a lesson."

"Let him feel the deadly stakes of this Sword Discussion..."

The elders locked in their plan, feeling quite pleased.

By now, night had fallen deep.

In Qianxue State Boundary, at the Feng family's cavern dwelling.

A slim, refined-looking Feng family Elder stood outside, enduring the cold night wind, as if awaiting an arrival.

An hour went by before distant hoof sounds echoed.

The Feng family Elder's face brightened as he peered ahead, spotting a carriage rolling up slowly through the dark.

The carriage looked plain yet opulent, showing signs of a long trip, clearly come from afar for this rendezvous.

A banner glowed faintly in the night, bearing a Kan Hexagram and the character "Zhang."

Spotting it, the Feng family Elder hurried over, smiling in welcome. The carriage eased to a halt, the curtain parted, and a few high-cultivation cultivators stepped down one by one. Leading them was a young-looking man with white hair and an air of prestige.

The Feng family Elder quickly saluted with cupped hands and grinned, "Chief Elder, it's been ages."

The one called "Chief Elder" smiled back and replied, "Brother Feng, we've been fellow Taoists for years; no need for formalities."

The Feng family Elder shook his head, "No issue, friends are friends, but manners are manners."

He eyed the Chief Elder, then the young powerhouses trailing him, and swiftly invited them:

"It's getting late, and you're all worn from the road; come into my modest home to rest."

The Chief Elder returned the clasp, "Then, I appreciate the hospitality..."

"No bother at all; Brother Zhang's visit is an honor, this way."

"After you."

After the warm greetings, they stowed the carriage and stepped into the Feng family's cavern residence.

The Feng family stood as a noble house in Xun State. From outside, the cavern dwelling appeared ordinary, but within lay a whole other realm of graceful halls and vibrant greenery, exuding a special Taoist cultivation vibe.

The Zhang family Chief Elder and the Feng family Elder strolled along, chatting casually.

"Kan State's been chaotic lately..."

"The trip dragged on a bit... that's why I'm late."

"By the schedule, the Sword Discussion must've kicked off already."

"It sure has."

"Too bad..."

"No worries, it's just the Xuan Character Bureau phase now; the main event's still ahead..."

The party reached the main hall and settled into seats, after which a young servant brought tea.

The Zhang family Chief Elder sipped his tea, nodded approvingly, and turned to Elder Feng:

"With Kan State's unrest tying me down, it's been nearly three centuries since I last visited Qianxue State Boundary for the Sword Discussion Conference. I'm curious about the standout talents in this year's Qianxue Taoist gathering."

Elder Feng saluted with cupped hands, speaking proudly:

"Qianxue's lands brim with Taoist wisdom, pulling in geniuses from the Nine States and the world's finest, with prodigies beyond count."

"For the cream of the crop, it's the Four Great Sects as always."

"At this Sword Discussion Conference, Shen Linsu of Qian Taoist Sect, Xiao Wuchen of Heavenly Sword Sect, Ao Zhan of Longding Sect, and Duanmu Qing of Wanxiao Sect stand as peerless elites, dominating the field without a single loss so far..."

"Beneath the Four Sects, the Eight Great Gates boast fine talents too, like Linghu Xiao, Shi Tiangang, Qin Cangliu, all impressive in their own right..." Elder Feng named them off, paused thoughtfully, then continued:

"But... there's one more, a real one-of-a-kind genius, though... gifted yet unruly, not well-liked."

Chief Elder Zhang looked taken aback, "Who might that be?"

Elder Feng spoke gravely:

"This person, in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, holds a Nineteen-Pattern Divine Sense at its peak, outshining the Four Great Sects to snag the Formation Leader spot. His cultivation aptitude is so-so, but his command of Five Elements Spells is unmatched, and his Concealment Techniques fool even detection..."

"A genius like that?"

The listeners gasped in astonishment.

Chief Elder Zhang stirred with interest and inquired, "What's his name?"

"Mo Hua!"

Among the Zhang family cultivators, a blue-robed one promptly choked and sprayed out his tea.