Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2205 Chapter 1029: Grand Luo Flying Sword Control (Part 2)

All eyes from the Four Sects and Eight Gates, together with the leaders of other sects across Qianxue and innumerable watchers, focused intently on this pivotal contest.

In the arena itself, the air hung heavy with tension across every level of the Taixu Gate and Daluo Sect.

For the Taixu Gate, claiming a rank among the Four Great Sects now appeared utterly unattainable.

Yet, holding the foremost spot among the Eight Great Gates remained essential.

This offered real and evident advantages.

Securing victory in this bout could deliver decades, or perhaps centuries, of supreme honor atop the Eight Gates.

Should they falter here, everything could slip away.

No amount of later remorse would alter that outcome.

When it came to the sect's vital stakes, Mo Hua refused to slacken at this decisive moment.

Others remained unaware that his aspirations soared even higher.

Regardless of their vastness, such ambitions demanded steady, incremental pursuit.

A path to triumph in this sword discussion had to be uncovered.

Understand both self and adversary.

Mo Hua summoned Linghu Xiao to gather insights on the Daluo Sect.

Rumors suggested that Linghu Xiao, a Sword Dao prodigy, maintained links to the Daluo Sect, grasped its inner workings well, and held plenty of confidential details.

With Mo Hua posing the questions, Linghu Xiao answered straightforwardly and thoroughly.

"Daluo Sect ranks among the elite Sword Dao sects in Qianxue."

"Long ago, it bore the name 'Daluo Sword Sect' and stood as one of the Four Great Sects, its Sword Dao might even eclipsing the Heavenly Sword Sect."

"Though it has waned somewhat today, its power endures, perpetually vying for the top or second place among the Eight Gates."

"It lingers just a single stride from the Four Great Sects yet has never bridged that gap."

"Among the present disciples of Daluo Sect, the mightiest pair both hail from the esteemed Ye family, related as cousins."

"One bears the name Ye Qingfeng, serving as the chief Senior Brother of the Daluo Sect. He wields the Daluo Unification Sword Skill with steadfast depth, seldom appearing in battles."

"Yet whispers claim his prowess rivals that of talents like Xiao Wuchen."

"Of course, these are mere rumors, and their truth escapes me. Still, this Ye Qingfeng deserves serious regard."

"Alongside him exists another by the name of Ye Zhiyuan."

"Ye Zhiyuan enjoys greater renown."

"Arrogant and dismissive of his peers, he possesses extraordinary Sword Dao aptitude."

"He masters the Daluo Sect's premier sword art, the Daluo Flying Sword Skill."

"These two exceptional youths, each commanding a group, have advanced this far. With the ongoing ground-level sword discussion nearing its close, defeats have rarely touched them..."

Linghu Xiao spoke with ease, revealing so much solely to Mo Hua.

Upon hearing this, Mo Hua let out a faint sigh.

Such was the drawback of the Qian Learning State Boundary.

Geniuses roamed like stray dogs, while prodigies abounded everywhere.

Any sect discussed revealed profound lineages, brimming with numerous prodigies.

"Who faces us in tomorrow's match?" Mo Hua inquired.

Linghu Xiao responded gravely, "Ye Zhiyuan..."

Observing the odd shift in Linghu Xiao's demeanor, Mo Hua pressed, "Are you acquainted with this Ye Zhiyuan?"

Linghu Xiao paused briefly before nodding.

"Is he exceptionally powerful?"

"Very much so," Linghu Xiao affirmed with a nod, "I once matched him as one of the twin Sword Dao prodigies among the Eight Gates. Moreover, I...

Linghu Xiao appeared reluctant to elaborate, hesitant to delve deeper, yet Mo Hua's earnest gaze compelled him to relent with a candid sigh:

"I fell to him in a sword duel..."

Mo Hua gave a nod and saw that Xiaoxiao's expression soured, clearly nursing resentment over the incident, so he refrained from probing into the when, where, or reasons behind Linghu Xiao's swordsmanship clash with Ye Zhiyuan and his defeat.

As a Sword Dao genius bested by a haughty peer who scorns all others, it surely left a sour taste, likely laced with mockery.

Particularly for someone like Xiaoxiao, who bottles emotions within.

"Do you feel assured about confronting him in tomorrow's sword discussion?" Mo Hua questioned.

Linghu Xiao grasped Mo Hua's intent and, after some reflection, replied:

"Junior Brother, your earlier words rang true; with my deep commitment to Sword Dao, fear of defeat has no place."

"I will challenge any Sword Cultivator, no matter their strength, win or lose be damned."

"However..."

Linghu Xiao proceeded cautiously, his words measured:

"This extends beyond just me..."

"The stakes of this sword discussion loom large; no errors can be tolerated. Personal success or failure pales, as does the title of Sword Dao genius. All my efforts serve the sect's victory..."

Mo Hua nodded, touched by the sentiment.

Back when he first encountered Linghu Xiao on Refining Demon Mountain, the youth hunted demons in isolation—a gifted but lonesome figure unskilled in forging bonds.

Yet now, he fully embraced the sect's triumphs and trials.

A fine young man, truly...

Mo Hua brimmed with satisfaction.

"Rest easy; entrust the sword discussion to me, I'll take care of it," Mo Hua assured, then turned back to Linghu Xiao, "What strengths does this Ye Zhiyuan possess?"

"Sword Control," Linghu Xiao stated.

Mo Hua blinked in surprise, "Sword Control?"

Linghu Xiao confirmed with a nod and elaborated, "The Daluo Flying Sword Skill represents an advanced flying sword technique, and Ye Zhiyuan excels remarkably in sword control arts..."

"He counts among the scarce talents who have honed 'Sword Control' to proficiency while merely at the Foundation Establishment Realm."

"When his Flying Sword launches, it streaks with blinding speed and devastating force."

"In our past encounter, this sword control technique was what undid me..." Even recalling it stirred Linghu Xiao's lingering reluctance. Mo Hua's face adopted a strangely intrigued look.