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Although the united sects had a formidable presence, they were ultimately a hastily assembled force. After being reminded of their true intentions, each sect harbored its own secrets, putting on a show of strength while secretly concealing their true power. Like a snipe and a clam fighting, each was planning to be the last one to reap the benefits...
This resulted in the two sides appearing to be locked in a fierce and exciting battle, but in reality, their combined strength was limited. They couldn't even break through the sect's hastily assembled grand formation, let alone defeat the entire sect...
The powerful sect was called Supreme Fortress. It was originally the third-ranked sect in Saint Hill, but it was suppressed by the two sects, both openly and secretly, because of the marriage alliance between Flying Flower Sect and True Martial Hall. In the end, it was replaced by Flying Flower Sect!
Otherwise, the sect standing atop the low hill today would have a place in the Supreme Fortress, and there would be no need to compete with these scattered sects. In this selection of saints, the Supreme Fortress has mobilized all its strength. All ten disciples present are experts within the sect, and the leader is none other than the Supreme Fortress Lord himself!
Although the Supreme Fortress is powerful, even a hero can't withstand overwhelming numbers. Facing a united sect several times its size, victory is almost impossible, leaving them in a dilemma. Although the Supreme Fortress has a considerable number of red flags, they are still some distance from half the total...
According to the winning rules, holding more than half of the total number of red flags is required for a match to be valid. This is to prevent some people from manipulating the competition through private transactions. The reason why the united sects are keeping a close eye on the Supreme Fortress is also based on this rule. It is a last resort, since the Hidden Moon Sect only has one red flag, and its impact on the current situation is negligible.
Only by seizing the red flag from the Supreme Fortress can the combined sects hold more than half of the red flags. Moreover, these red flags are made of ordinary materials and are not even considered magic weapons. They can be easily damaged during the sect competition. The closer we get to the final stage of the selection, the more crucial each well-preserved red flag becomes!
"Lord of the Fortress! I never expected that the great formation we've been practicing day and night would actually come in so handy this time. You are truly wise, Lord of the Fortress!"
The Supreme Fortress had been lying low for a century, making ample preparations, all to gain an advantage in this Saint Selection. Originally, they planned to challenge the Flying Flower Sect, and the grand formation before them was also intended to deal with the Flying Flower Sect. Unexpectedly, the selection rules changed this time, and a fourth spot appeared!
The Supreme Fortress Master acted decisively, unleashing a powerful formation to keep the disciples of the allied sects out. In addition, each of those people had their own agendas and did not put in any real effort, which allowed the Supreme Fortress to catch its breath...
"Don't let your guard down. Continue to reinforce the defenses. Ideally, we should make those rabble collapse on their own. Only then will we have a chance to win!"
"Yes, sir!"
The misty array, with its swirling light, was firmly contained within the Supreme Fortress. It ignored the clamor from the allied sects outside, focusing solely on restoring its cultivation or reinforcing the array!
Seeing that the Supreme Fortress wasn't falling for their tricks, but unable to break the formation in a short time, the united sects were furious. However, faced with the Supreme Fortress's meticulously crafted formation, the united sects were genuinely at a loss for what to do. Aside from shouting and venting their frustrations, they had no other options in the short term...
The selection of saints is divided into individual battles or sect battles. Individual battles are decided by the number of wins and losses, while sect battles are mainly based on formation competitions.
Individual battles, as the name suggests, are mainly about disciples fighting one-on-one, with the winner determined by the number of matches. The united sects, with their large numbers and superior strength, are more than capable of winning through strategy or by taking turns, which is why the united sects have been able to continuously win the red flag.
The sect battles are mainly a contest of formations. One side sets up a formation, while the other side breaks it. After alternating battles, the sect that breaks the formation in the shortest time wins.
As for whether the selection process involves individual battles or sect battles, it is quite flexible. It mainly tests the selection experience and on-the-spot adaptability of the sect leader. Of course, the rules stipulate that sect battles have a higher priority than individual battles. In other words, if one side activates a large formation first, the other side can only choose to break the formation and then choose sect battles!
However, in some sects, the strength of the disciples varies greatly, making it difficult for the strongest disciples to exert their abilities in sect battles. For these sects, individual battles are naturally more advantageous. As long as one is strong enough, it is not impossible to take on ten people at once!
Compared to the teamwork in sect battles, individual battles seem somewhat chaotic. Moreover, there are many cultivators participating in the selection each time. Without unified instructions and tacit cooperation, it is difficult to activate the great formation immediately. Once you engage in close combat with someone, it is assumed to be an individual battle, and there is no possibility of activating the formation. Therefore, it tests the ability of the sect leader to adapt to changing circumstances!
In previous Saint Selections, groups temporarily assembled like the United Sects have almost always appeared. However, none have ever been able to persist until the final round like this time. This is because most of the time, as soon as an advantage becomes apparent, the United Sects will immediately fall apart, making it difficult to maintain their advantage until the end.
Although everyone is a cultivator, they are all ultimately driven by the human element. It is human nature to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune. In such a chaotic and complex competition, it is difficult for anyone to maintain sufficient composure and long-term vision. Faced with the advantages gained through cooperation, everyone wants to seize them as soon as possible...
Human nature, in the end, cannot withstand even the slightest test!
As for this selection, the reason why the united sects were able to go so far is probably due to the powerful Supreme Fortress and the weak but prestigious Hidden Moon Sect...
The sects that come to participate in the selection of saints usually meet only a few times a day, and they know nothing about each other. At the beginning, they naturally choose to be conservative and cautious, for fear of running into a tough opponent. As the selection continues, the strength of each sect is gradually revealed, and only then do the differences between strong and weak emerge!
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