Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2206 Chapter 1029: Great Luo Flying Sword Control (Part 3)

"The ultimate technique, could it be Sword Control...?"

"This feels... like such a coincidence..."

Once he parted from Linghu Xiao, Mo Hua proceeded to the Disciple's Residence, his thoughts lingering on the Sword Dao prodigy Ye Zhiyuan, the one who had fully grasped the "Daluo Flying Sword Skill"...

On the way, he ran into Ouyang Xuan.

Ouyang Xuan appeared to be waiting deliberately for Mo Hua, and he stated, "The Sect Leader wishes to see you."

"The Sect Leader?"

Mo Hua paused in surprise for a second before it dawned on him that this referred to the Sect Leader of Taia Mountain.

Why is the Taia Sect Leader seeking me out?

Mo Hua felt a bit puzzled.

"Very well." Mo Hua agreed with a nod.

Ouyang Xuan courteously took the lead in guiding him.

Though he exuded an aura of superiority throughout the journey, he showed proper respect.

Following several sessions of sword exchanges, Ouyang Xuan kept his admiration for Mo Hua unspoken, yet deep down, he was starting to be persuaded by him.

When they reached Taixu Gate, inside a peaceful guest pavilion, stepping into the tea chamber, Mo Hua spotted the dignified and formidable Taia Sect Leader.

The Taia Sect Leader first cast a look at Ouyang Xuan, stayed quiet briefly, uncertain about starting the conversation.

Mo Hua looked toward Ouyang Xuan.

Ouyang Xuan caught on, let out a soft "um," and departed without turning around.

The Taia Sect Leader regarded Mo Hua, momentarily struck with awe as though beholding a remarkable figure.

If it wouldn't seem too improper, he might have inquired how Mo Hua managed to rein in the obstinate Ouyang Xuan.

Naturally, that wasn't the key issue here.

The tea chamber was calm, filled with the aroma of tea drifting about.

With no others present, the Taia Sect Leader grew far more approachable, motioning to a nearby chair and saying, "Take a seat."

Mo Hua wavered briefly.

As just a disciple of the Sect, equaling the Sect Leader in seating seemed out of place.

The Taia Sect Leader remarked, "This is a directive from your Sect Leader. When told to sit, you sit down properly."

Noticing Mo Hua's intent to decline, he feigned slight displeasure, adding, "What? Does Taixu Mountain's Sect Leader count as a true authority, while Taia

Mountain's doesn't?"

With the matter pressed this far, Mo Hua had no choice but to comply.

He offered a polite bow and then settled in straight-backed.

The Taia Sect Leader gave a subtle nod as Mo Hua took his place, paused momentarily, and gently inquired,

"Are you ready for the sword discussion tomorrow...?"

The Taia Sect Leader was aware that much of the strategy for the Taixu Gate sword discussion had been devised by Mo Hua.

For their team, Mo Hua served as the unofficial "leader."

Even the Sword Dao talent Linghu Xiao and the defiant Ouyang Xuan followed Mo Hua's guidance.

Hence, he turned to Mo Hua for insight on the topic.

Strictly speaking, he ought not to have inquired.

On the night before the sword discussion, in his role as Sect Leader, he shouldn't impose extra strain on the disciples.

Yet the Taia Sect Leader found it impossible to contain himself.

Though a Sect Leader occupies an elevated status, it falls short of the ancestors' enlightenment.

Exactly due to this lofty position, matters of status and prestige weigh even heavier.

And Taia Mountain differs from Taixu and Chongxu mountains.

The formerly thriving Tai'a Sect once claimed the highest standing among the Eight Great Gates.

Of course, that prestige endured only briefly before the Rouge Boat event delivered a severe blow, dimming their shine.

Still, he had savored "greatness" once.

Having relished the prestige of a premier sect, he was all the more reluctant to endure the disdain of a lesser one.

As a result, ranking held immense value in his view.

Facing tomorrow's sword discussion with the Daluo Sect, any error could bring grave repercussions; he simply couldn't relax, thus approaching Mo Hua to gauge the situation.

Mo Hua, grasping his worries, at first planned to reassure him that all was well.

But just as the reassurance neared his lips, an idea hit him, leading to a sigh and a troubled expression, "It's going to be tough...

The Taia Sect Leader accepted this without question.

For it truly would prove challenging.

He had heard tales of the Daluo Sect's Sword Dao genius Ye Zhiyuan multiple times.

A disciple achieving the "Sword Control" level of the Daluo Flying Sword Skill during Foundation Establishment was exceptionally uncommon.

Such a rival made difficulty inevitable.

The Taia Sect Leader stated candidly, "If you require any support for tomorrow's sword discussion, just let me know."

He valued action over show, avoiding empty gestures.

Should he desire the disciples to fight for the sect and pursue supremacy among the Eight Great Gates,

he needed to provide something concrete.

Mo Hua's gaze lit up briefly before shifting to reluctance, "Well..."

The Taia Sect Leader encouraged, "No need to hold back, say what's on your mind."

Mo Hua pretended to struggle with it.

The Taia Sect Leader then declared firmly:

"The Three Sects Unification is complete; the Three Mountains form a single alliance. As Taia Mountain's Sect Leader, I'm essentially your Sect Leader too, so drop the formalities."

"Furthermore, this concerns the sword discussion and our Taixu Gate; ask for whatever you require without hesitation!"

The Taia Sect Leader stressed "your own Sect Leader" and "our Taixu Gate" with emphasis.

Mo Hua, touched by the sentiment, then shared his request:

"Sect Leader, might I examine Taia's Sword Array?"

The Taia Sect Leader's face stiffened, his pulse quickening.

There it is, I've met a sly young fox.

This boy outperforms me in pretense... Demanding the Sword Array immediately...

Now it clicked why handling this Mo Hua was so tricky; small wonder the Taixu Gate Elders never dismissed him lightly.

He pondered whether this skill came from their ancestor...

The Sword Array...

The Taia Sect Leader felt conflicted and questioned Mo Hua, "What purpose would the Taia Sword Array serve for you...?"

Mo Hua answered assuredly, "For tomorrow's sword discussion."

"For the sword discussion? The Sword Array is necessary?" The Taia Sect Leader furrowed his brow.

"Indeed." Mo Hua affirmed with a nod, then commended, "I've heard that Taia Mountain has long been famous for Sword Casting, and at the heart of Sword Casting lies the Sword Array. The Taia Sword Array has to rank among the finest sword arrays worldwide."