Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2223 Chapter 1034: Three Mountains Legacy_2

Numerous Sects had once been "subordinate" to the Qian Taoist Sect, adhering to its guidance.

Additional Sects served as "brother" Sects to the Sever Gold Sect and Gui Water Sect, their interests deeply intertwined.

These allied powers also maintained tense relations with the Taixu Gate.

At present, Tai'a, Chongxu, and Taixu have merged into a single Sect.

All the built-up resentments and hostilities have inevitably gathered together.

The Taixu Gate has thus turned into the "common foe" of everyone.

Sect rivalries represent just one facet of the issue.

Another key factor stems from the Taixu Gate's current standing.

Holding the position of leader among the Eight Great Gates is truly a burdensome responsibility.

Should they push forward, it endangers the Four Great Sects, turning into a "eyesore" for those mighty groups.

If they pull back, then every Sect within the Eight Great Gates will scramble for supremacy, making the Taixu Gate's spot appear as a "tempting prize" to all onlookers.

For the Eight Great Gates aiming to rise, their initial focus falls on the Taixu Gate, which tops the Eight Gates ranking.

The Four Great Sects, unwilling to lose ground, view the Taixu Gate—merely a step below them—as their main adversary.

Because of all this, the Taixu Gate now faces an extremely dangerous predicament. And to top it off, inside the Taixu Gate, there exists Mo Hua.

The disciples joining the sword discussion harbor resentment toward Mo Hua over wins and losses.

The elders watching from beyond the arena, particularly the Elder of Daoist Law, likewise nurse grudges against Mo Hua deep within.

Right now, on the vast stage of the Sects, the Taixu Gate stands as the object of universal assault.

Within the Sect's disciples, Mo Hua emerges as the widely despised "archenemy"...

As a result, countless disciples look forward with great excitement to this Shura battle.

In the Tumo Order, discussions raged with great enthusiasm.

I am irreconcilable with the Fireball Technique:

"I'm unsure why this Shura battle popped up out of nowhere, but I must say, it's highly welcome!"

"Regardless of Mo Hua's slyness in Concealment or his impressive movement skills, can he possibly escape a pack of five hunters chasing him, not to mention the relentless pursuit from hundreds of teams across a whole Sect, or even the combined forces of the Four Great Sects, Eight Gates, and Twelve Streams?"

"Should he make it through this, I'll call him my dad right then and there!"

Big Fool: "Absolutely, this Shura format is superb. I was fretting over missing another encounter with Mo Hua in the sword discussion, unable to land that one punch to end him and cleanse my earlier shame."

"But now, this chance has come unexpectedly."

"It's like rain quenching a prolonged thirst."

"I haven't studied much, so I can't tell where this Shura battle originated..."

A Canglang Sword: "Rumors say it's an ancient ancestral rule that got rediscovered by accident during the Dao Discussion Heaven Instrument..."

A Wind-like Youth nodded earnestly in agreement, "The ancestors' creations are truly remarkable."

A chorus of voices chimed in one after another, "The ancestors were truly wise."

"The ancestors possessed incredible foresight..."

"Without the Shura battle, Mo Hua's trickery would render him extremely tough to eliminate."

"Our fortune shines bright, as the climactic round boiled down to this Shura confrontation!"

"I bet Mo Hua, that sneaky kid, has racked up too many wicked acts, and even the heavens couldn't stand it, so they tweaked the cosmic order, letting the Dao Discussion Heaven Instrument reveal a 'Shura battle' to grant us our shot at vengeance...

"In this realm, good people abound, but so do benevolent deities..."

"Let's swear to take down Mo Hua in this Shura battle, making him endure a hellish ordeal like the Asura realm..."

"Whoever manages to slay 'Mo' shall become our Alliance Hierarch!"

"Eradicate 'Mo' to protect the Dao, cleanse old shames, in this very fight!"

"We might forfeit the sword discussion, but Mo Hua has to perish!"

The group roared back in harmony:

"Eradicate 'Mo' to protect the Dao!"

"Cleanse old shames!"

"We might forfeit the sword discussion, but Mo Hua has to perish!"

Taixu Gate, main hall.

The Three Mountains Sect Leader along with the elders had assembled, working late into the night, deliberating for more than half a day.

As the night grew darker, the elders finally departed.

Only the three Sect Leaders lingered in the hall.

The Taia Mountain Sect Leader thought deeply for a bit, then said gravely:

"This is problematic. I never knew our Taixu Gate had accumulated so many 'enemies"," "And that young Mo Hua, he's really unpopular? Though I personally find him quite likable..." The Chongxu Mountain Sect Leader let out a sigh: "This Shura battle seems incredibly tough... No matter the weighting or score gap in a Shura battle, it usually shifts rankings by just three or four places.

Yet for the Taixu Gate, it's a different story.

Considering the Taixu Gate's present state, it has evolved into the prime "target for destruction and retribution."

If they get "swarmed" and eliminated right from the outset, their ranking could drop by an unpredictable amount.

All previous labors would amount to nothing.

And they'd essentially be disconnected from the "Heavenly" sword discussion.

All aspirations would dissolve into empty fantasies, crumbling away in a flash.

"We have to devise a strategy."

"The Qianxue Debate tests the geniuses; it all hinges on the disciples' own hard work. As Sect Leaders, our influence is limited."

"Even if opportunities existed to act, they'd need to occur prior to the sword discussion—through careful preparation, investing resources, and honing disciples to build a solid base for their performance..."

"Lacking preparation in peacetime leaves only worry when the sword discussion arrives."

"In this situation, it falls to them; we can't intervene much."

The Chongxu Sect Leader gave a faint sigh, his tone laden with concern.

"Still, we ought to take some action"

"What action?"

The Taia Sect Leader mulled it over briefly and suggested, "Shall I check with Mo Hua once more?"

"What exactly will you ask him?"

"Inquire about his confidence level."

"Is it really just a question of his confidence?" The Chongxu Sect Leader furrowed his brow, "In the Shura battle, pitted against the Four Great Sects, Eight Gates, Twelve Streams, enduring targeted attacks from most Sects and animosity from the bulk of disciples, no matter his talent, how could he feel any assurance?"

"You saw what happened in the earlier sword discussion."

"Putting other issues aside, the elite prodigies from the Four Great Sects alone form four unbridgeable abysses."