Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2201 - 1028: Tumo Treasure Book (2)

As Taixu Gate nears the danger of another ranking drop after only a few additional victories, it risks tumbling from its leading spot among the Eight Great Gates.

Taixu Gate, of course, refuses to accept this fate.

Beyond Mo Hua, numerous other Taixu Gate disciple squads are locked in intense struggles, draining their energy in each clash, making the fights incredibly fierce.

In this period, the Tai’a Five Brothers, Yang Qianjun, along with several more squads, fought tooth and nail to claim a couple of wins.

These triumphs were hard-won. Yet when viewed against the broader picture, they appear merely as a tiny ripple in the vast sea.

The disparity in standings between Taixu Gate and Daluo Sect hasn't grown any larger overall.

In such circumstances, Mo Hua has no room for defeat.

Following that, the Dao Discussion Heaven Instrument proceeded to generate the next lineup simulation.

Mo Hua took part in two Earth Rank sword discussions, facing off first against a leading disciple from Lingxiao Sect, then against a strong but not peak squad from Qian Taoist Sect.

Though these squads aren't the strongest around, they're far from feeble and demand full respect.

Mo Hua's strategy remained focused on "Formation," bolstering Linghu Xiao and his teammates in their assaults.

He possesses knowledge of countless formations.

At the Second Grade level, he's proficient in every aspect of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams.

He commands Killing Formations, Defensive Formations, Trapping Formations—everything under his control.

Prior to each fight, he shields his work with a little blanket, concealing exactly which formations he might inscribe in secret.

Any type of formation could emerge.

Tailoring them to the battlefield layout and match rules, he shifts tactics fluidly, creating an unstoppable assault.

Meanwhile, Linghu Xiao and the rest, having endured numerous sword discussion rounds, have advanced remarkably in power and resolve.

Boosted further by Mo Hua’s formation aids.

This Taixu Gate squad has truly reached the threshold of "top-tier" elite teams.

Thus, even with some ups and downs during the sword discussions against Lingxiao Sect and Qian Taoist Sect, they managed to claim success.

However, victory in these sword discussions left Mo Hua with an uneasy feeling.

From these two encounters, he sensed faintly that his usual formation patterns might have been anticipated...

Despite holding back sufficiently in prior sword discussions and avoiding overreliance on formations.

The bulk of his formations were deployed only at pivotal junctures.

During inscription, he always used that small blanket for cover.

Yet these precautions now appear ineffective.

Mo Hua could dimly perceive that opponents' counters to his formations followed a structured set of "guidelines" in their every action.

Such guidelines might escape notice from most, but not from the sharp and spiritually attuned Mo Hua.

And these "guidelines" couldn't have originated from the disciples themselves.

Their expertise in formations falls well short of that sophistication.

Mo Hua reflected deeply for a while, gradually suspecting that some "Elder of Formation Arts" was behind it...

Or maybe, a collective of "Elders of Formation Arts"...

Working in unison, assigning roles, they analyzed the sword discussion environments and rules to replicate his formation methods and approaches.

This replication mimics an actual battle drill.

Employing Divine Sense to model scenarios, they predict potential formations based on the field and foes...

Mo Hua drew in a sharp, chilling breath.

"It can’t be..."

"Would they truly invest so much effort just for a minor disciple like me?"

But his instincts and past experiences couldn't deceive him.

A "guideline" undoubtedly shapes the behavior of his sword discussion rivals.

Regarding the "guideline"'s source, its creator, its format, and its details...

Mo Hua found it impossible to speculate right now, and deduction proved challenging.

Yet shortly after, speculation became unnecessary.

Two days on, the "guideline" was delivered straight to him.

In the dining hall, Mo Hua stared at the white jade slip clutched in his grasp, sunk in profound contemplation.

The jade slip bore the title:

"Rules for Mo Hua."

Its complete title: "Behavior Guidelines for the Various Insidious Tactics Targeting Mo Hua During the Sword Discussion Conference."

Song Jian was the one who provided this guideline to him.

As Song Jian explained, "Every sect opposed to Taixu Gate, or those defeated by you in the Sword Discussion Conference, possesses this guideline."

"Regular disciples lack it."

"However, within the Four Great Sects and Eight Great Gates, virtually every Earth Rank Heavenly Pride Disciple eligible for the Sword Discussion Conference now holds a version."

Sever Gold Sect harbors a bitter grudge against Taixu Gate due to Mo Hua, classifying it as a "hostile" faction.

This year's Sword Discussion Conference saw Sever Gold Sect suffer heavy losses to Taixu Gate again because of Mo Hua, marking a humiliating rout.

Moreover, thanks to Mo Hua’s "behind-the-scenes manipulation," Song Jian has risen to become a "top-ranked" Heavenly Pride Disciple in Sever Gold Sect.

As such, the "Rules for Mo Hua" reached Song Jian.

And was ultimately relayed to Mo Hua personally.

The chain of events unfolded with remarkable precision.

Naturally, perusing this "guideline" crafted against himself stirred complex emotions in Mo Hua.

The dining hall wasn't solely occupied by Mo Hua's gaze.

Cheng Mo, Situ Jian, and a bunch of Junior Brothers like Hao Xuan crowded around, peering at the "Rules for Mo Hua" that Mo Hua held.

Even Linghu Xiao, who happened to visit Taixu Mountain for a free meal, couldn't resist casting a curious look.

The "Rules for Mo Hua" primarily aims to counter Mo Hua.

Its sections span multiple Chapters: encompassing the "Spell Chapter," "Movement Technique Chapter," "Formation Chapter," and a single page for the "Mind Strategy Chapter."

The Mind Strategy Chapter contains the sparsest text, mostly featuring anonymous accounts from sect disciples sharing tales of being "deceived" as cautions.

Including: "Do not talk to Mo Hua before the battle;"

"Do not believe Mo Hua’s slander;"

"Mo Hua is extremely insidious, every word is meant to achieve his tactical objectives, and none of it would be true;"