Mo Hua followed Mr. Zhuang into the Formation Pavilion.
Upon entering, they saw the grand and splendid Formation Pavilion, filled with cultivators.
On the platform, three old men with white hair exuded a strong sense of spiritual power that brought an overwhelming sense of pressure.
Golden Core!
It was Mo Hua's first time seeing Golden Core cultivators, which made him somewhat nervous.
However, he then thought of himself as a disciple of Mr. Zhuang and didn't want to let his master's momentum falter, so he straightened his little head and acted arrogantly, just like Mr. Zhuang.
Bai Zisheng and Bai Zixi, on the other hand, were completely calm.
For the Bai Family, a powerhouse in its own right, a few Golden Core cultivators were not enough to cause any disturbance.
The Chief Elder raised his hand to signal for silence, then stood up and greeted from a distance, "Mr. Zhuang."
Mr. Zhuang nodded slightly in response.
The Chief Elder said, "Please!"
Mr. Zhuang then sat down on the opposite high platform, facing the three Golden Core Masters directly.
Mo Hua and the other two stood respectfully behind Mr. Zhuang.
After seating himself, the Chief Elder got straight to the point:
"Mr. Zhuang, may we begin the Tao Discussion Meeting?"
Mr. Zhuang replied indifferently, "We may."
"Quite the attitude..." The Chief Elder felt displeased in his heart but kept his expression serene. Turning to the disciples, he proclaimed loudly:
"Our Five Elements Sect is founded upon Formation methods."
"Today we have esteemed guests who have come from afar. To sit and discuss the Tao by exchanging knowledge on formations is indeed a fortunate event..."
"Since we are discussing the Tao through formations, we have rules that follow ancient traditions."
"First to compare Formation principles, second Formation patterns, and third Formation study. Formation principles encompass all things, Formation patterns hold the universe, Formation Patterns, Formation Pivots, Formation eyes, all complementing each other, Formation study..."
This introductory speech by the Chief Elder was dry and lengthy.
Mr. Zhuang became somewhat weary and simply said, "There's no need."
The Chief Elder paused, and the other cultivators also showed signs of surprise.
"It's too troublesome," Mr. Zhuang shook his head and suggested, "Let's keep it simple..."
His gaze sharpened as he looked around, and even though his tone was calm, it contained a hint of disdain:
"Let all the Qi Refinement disciples present, everyone, whether from the Five Elements Sect or not, come forth..."
"Whatever the challenge, if any of you can surpass my disciple in even one aspect, we will no longer study this Five Elements Spirit Formation."
The Formation Pavilion fell into utter silence.
Then there was an uproar from the entire hall.
Arrogant!
It was truly too arrogant!
The Chief Elder's face turned red with anger.
Sect Leader Chu and the Old Ancestor of the Shen Family also revealed cold lights in their eyes.
All the Formation Masters in the seats were filled with righteous indignation.
This simply disregarded the Five Elements Sect... no, all the Formation Masters in the entire state boundary of Dali Mountain!
Mo Hua, standing behind Mr. Zhuang, couldn't help but open his mouth in shock.
So this was what his master was like...
Such arrogance...
He had been with Mr. Zhuang day and night and thought that his master had always been gentle, elegant, amiable, and approachable...
In contrast, Bai Zisheng and Bai Zixi were not surprised at all.
"Good!"
The Chief Elder was seething with rage and gritted his teeth.
You're seeking your own death!
Don't blame us for bullying then!
The assembly was a gathering of hundreds of disciples and Proud Sons of Heaven from all over the state boundary of Dali Mountain, representing clans and sects, and nearly all the Formation talents.
You think your mere three disciples can win against so many?
Foolish dreams!
"Who will come first?" the Chief Elder asked coldly.
A disciple in a blue robe stood up and said, "I am but a novice, and I wish to exchange knowledge on formations with the distinguished guest."