Capítulo 1988: Chapter 431:

Although the Chess Formation caused severe injuries, Immortal Lord Wu Zhen, being a presence in the True Immortal Realm, managed to stabilize his injuries instantly.

Wu Zhen’s figure flashed again and appeared before the Supreme Elder and the Sect Hierarch of the Extreme Formation Sect, speaking in a low voice: “The recoil from the Chess Formation’s counterforce was too strong. Although I have temporarily stabilized his injuries, he still needs more time. I’ll give him another treatment to ensure no hidden injuries remain.

Master Uncle, Sect Hierarch, I’ll take him to heal now.”

After Wu Zhen finished speaking, his figure had already disappeared. The injuries from the Chess Formation were indeed severe. If someone at the Immortality Regainment Realm were to treat him, it couldn’t be guaranteed that there would be no hidden injuries left, so it had to be him, at the True Immortal Realm, and he was the most skilled in treating injuries within the Extreme Formation Sect at this level.

Upon hearing Wu Zhen say that there would be no hidden injuries left for the Chess Formation, they all felt relieved.

The Supreme Elder watched the figures of the two departing and suddenly murmured: “A deviation is always a deviation. Had he used the Human Array, it wouldn’t have ended up like this. A proper Great Formation, even when forced, wouldn’t leave the one controlling it this injured.”

Although she didn’t use a Sound Isolation Spell, her voice only reached Immortal Lord Jue Zhen and the others.

After speaking, her figure flickered, directly leaving the place.

Immortal Lord Jue Zhen watched his Master Uncle’s departing back but showed little agreement. If the Chess Formation hadn’t used the Human Array, it would have already been defeated. Defeat in a duel is no different from death!

Moreover, the Chess Formation’s array was set up in only three days. What if they were given more time?

Furthermore, Zong Zhen’s philosophy was that traditional Great Formations required time to set up, which is why he researched the Human Array. However, the Chess Formation combined the Human Array with traditional Great Formations, which wasn’t Zong Zhen’s philosophy, leading to its heavy damage.

What if the Chess Formation had only used the Human Array?

The Sect Hierarch of the Extreme Formation Sect looked at the crowd with a solemn expression. He knew from the beginning that their people from the Great Teaching had exchanges with the Hundred Peaks Sect, and also knew that their people had been losing. He thought losing was beneficial as a wake-up call for everyone.

To prevent them from considering themselves superior just because they came from the Central Continent to the Eastern Province, thinking they were stronger than the cultivators from the central axis!

However, at present, their losses were quite overwhelming.

Even after setting up the array three days in advance, they lost to others.

Originally, he intended to reflect after today’s victory by reminding everyone they could only win because they had an array, an advantage to reflect on their combat issues like lack of experience.

Yet today, they lost again.

Look at the disciples of the Extreme Formation Sect, each with vacant eyes, questioning their very existence, and to reprimand them now might truly shatter their confidence.

Sigh, it would be better to return and find the higher-ups in the sect, letting them gradually comfort the disciples while subtly admonishing them.

“Everyone, return.”

The Sect Hierarch of the Extreme Formation Sect waved his hand, turning and flying towards the distance.

Meanwhile, on the side of the Hundred Peaks Sect, cheers erupted, interspersed with disappointed sighs.

“We won! I knew Senior Sister Ling Xi would win. Why did I only bet so little? Since they accepted all kinds of material bets, I should have bet more!”

“Haha, I bet my entire fortune, and this time I’ve struck it rich!”

“Me too. Although I was sure Senior Sister would triumph, I still didn’t feel secure and only bet half my fortune!”

“Well, winning is good already. I didn’t bet a single penny!”

“Not betting was smart. Truthfully, Senior Sister Ling Xi’s victory was a close call. Didn’t you see? Before securing victory, Ling Xi was at a definite disadvantage and even injured.

If Senior Sister hadn’t suddenly realized something and broken through in the midst of battle, she might not have won!”

“Yes, it felt risky to me too, and Ling Xi’s victory seemed more due to her opponent’s mistake. Otherwise, even with her breakthrough, winning wasn’t guaranteed!”

“These bets are dangerous; we should bet less in the future.”

“Anyway, we profited this time. Let’s go collect our winnings from the Extreme Formation Sect!”

The disciples of the Extreme Formation Sect were utterly frustrated. Losing to the Hundred Peaks Sect was embarrassing enough, but now they had to pay all their money too.

Without money and resources, their future cultivation would be in jeopardy.

The Sect Hierarch of the Extreme Formation Sect knew that their disciples had placed bets, and many bet heavily, even wagering their entire fortunes.

Those who dared to wager their entire fortunes included some who bet items they didn’t use, while others genuinely bet everything, even their personal treasures.

If they chose to bet, they should prepare for the consequences of losing.

If only a few disciples lost bets, he wouldn’t intervene, letting them learn a lesson would be beneficial.

However, too many disciples placed losing bets, and without resources, many won’t be able to cultivate further.

Impacting cultivation is the last thing he wants, but he can’t directly compensate the disciples with cultivation resources.