Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2189 Chapter 1024: Little Collapse_2

Each triumph in every round carries the worth of a priceless gem.

Yet persistent defeats would leave us with absolutely nothing.

Silence envelops the chamber, laced with the aroma of freshly brewed tea.

The Three Mountains Sect Leader sips his tea with composed grace.

Despite the outward serenity, turmoil churns within their hearts.

They feel even greater strain than the observing cultivators amid the clash.

After some time savoring the tea, the Taia Sect Leader could no longer contain himself, cleared his throat, and posed the question deliberately,

"This bout... ought to... be ours to claim, wouldn't it?"

His words sent a sharp pang through the hearts of the Chongxu Sect Leader and Taixu Sect Master.

The Chongxu Sect Leader blurted out involuntarily,

"Keep it unspoken! Fortune and calamity intertwine, triumphs and setbacks shift; often, declaring victory leads to defeat, while predicting loss brings unexpected success..."

"Just like the previous sword discussion, where all believed defeat inevitable, yet victory emerged in the end."

"Now proclaiming success, let's not invite failure once more..."

The Taia Sect Leader, unsettled by these remarks yet maintaining a firm expression, responded, "That's mere superstition."

The Chongxu Sect Leader countered, "The workings of Heavenly Mechanism Causality remain profoundly enigmatic, not to be fully relied upon nor utterly ignored. At times, one has to embrace a touch of the uncanny..."

The Taia Sect Leader let out a sigh, "Then act as though I never spoke."

Thereafter, the trio resumed their tea-drinking.

Nevertheless, as they sipped, the Taia Sect Leader's unease persisted, prompting him to turn to the Taixu Sect Master once more, "In your view, do we stand a chance?"

The Taixu Sect Master's already agitated mind swirled into deeper disquiet.

He answered with resignation, "Victory seems elusive..."

"Is that due to the 'superstition' surrounding Heavenly Mechanism, or is triumph genuinely difficult?" the Taia Sect Leader pressed for clarity.

The Taixu Sect Master exhaled deeply, "Facing foes from the Qian Taoist Sect, does their prowess even need questioning?"

The Taia Sect Leader's brow furrowed.

The Taixu Sect Master continued, "Qian Taoist Sect's premier disciple is Shen Linsu."

"Though seldom admitted aloud, Shen Linsu eclipses Xiao Wuchen, Ao Zhan, and Duanmu Qing in prowess."

"He reigns as the foremost of the Qianxue Four Talents."

"Shen Linsu may be absent from this sword discussion, but Shen Cangfeng stands in his stead."

"Shen Cangfeng emerges as the Shen Family's top prodigy after Shen Linsu, across the entire Qian Taoist Sect."

"Born with Kirin blood, Shen Linsu shines with unparalleled splendor, outshining every other Heavenly Pride Disciple."

"Shen Cangfeng's renown pales only in the shadow of the latter's glory."

"Yet against talents from rival sects, Shen Cangfeng undoubtedly ranks among the elite Heavenly Prides."

"Overcoming him proves no easy task."

The Taixu Sect Master articulated methodically.

The Taia Sect Leader gave a subtle nod.

Indeed, as a scion of a prominent lineage, the Taixu Sect Master possesses deep knowledge of these Heavenly Pride Disciples.

Yet such insights only deepened his inner turmoil.

After securing one prior victory, might it prove merely "a fleeting spark,"

ushering in renewed cascades of losses?

This prospect weighs heavily on the spirit.

The Taia Sect Leader breathed a heavy sigh.

Such are the pitfalls of sword discussions. Observing fierce combats unto death, riding waves of elation and despair, stirs thrilling excitement.

However, when personal stakes hang in the balance, witnessing one's own sect disciples endure in the sword discussion—particularly amid successive setbacks—clenches the heart in suspense and despair.

This sensation afflicts not just the Taia Sect Leader.

Even the outwardly poised Taixu Sect Master and the Chongxu Sect Leader, now delving into "Heavenly Mechanism Superstition," share this gloom. Amid their private musings and earlier assessments, as the Three Mountains Sect Leader gazed upon Mo Hua's sword discussion, a sudden wave of camaraderie and sympathy arose.

Mutual walls between them began to crumble.

The ambiance warmed considerably.

A genuine bond formed among the Three Mountains, embracing shared triumphs and trials, united in their collective apprehension.

Yet in these moments, action eludes them.

They must merely gather, steadily imbibing tea, projecting tranquility while fixating unblinkingly on the Fantian Painted Scene.

And presently, within the Fantian Painted Scene, Mo Hua had allied with Linghu Xiao to seize control of the High-Rank Formation.

By now, the outer city of Qian Taoist Sect lay breached.

In this sword discussion setup, defending the outer city proves arduous. Moreover, with Linghu Xiao—a Sword Dao Genius wielding razor-sharp Sword Qi—the Qian Taoist Sect offered token resistance before withdrawing to the inner city.

The inner city's gate serves as the pivotal point.

It determines the siege battle's outcome.

Upon arriving at the inner city gate, however, Mo Hua discovered no defenders stationed before it, though atop the gate, the luminescence of layered formations—five in total—pulsed vividly.

Among the Four Great Sects, Qian Taoist Sect excels foremost in Formation proficiency.

The city gate's arrays, though merely Second Grade Middle-level, consist of elite defensive formations.

Layered fivefold, their protective potency surges impressively.

At that instant, the five Qian Taoist Sect disciples held position within the inner city.

Commanding them stood the imposing, somewhat somber Shen Cangfeng.

He gripped a Heavy Sword, channeling energy covertly, his robust Spiritual Power roiling as keen Sword Qi amassed along the blade. Even the restrained ferocity of his Sword Qi rivaled, or perhaps exceeded, that of Qian Taoist Sect's Xiao Ruohan.

Qian Taoist Sect's Heaven and Earth Splitting Sword Skill.

This ranks as a premier Heavy Sword art.

One of Qian Taoist Sect's most ancient sword arts, brimming with immense power.

Its majestic and weighty essence renders it somewhat specialized, so few in Qian Taoist Sect cultivate this sword art.

This technique aligns perfectly with Shen Cangfeng.

Through mastering the Heaven and Earth Splitting Sword Skill, Shen Cangfeng ascended to primacy beneath Shen Linsu in both the Shen Family and Qian Taoist Sect.

In this sword discussion, despite defending,

he refuses mere passivity.

Such a role feels overly subdued, failing to display his might.

He yearns to counterattack, obliterating the five from Taixu Gate.