Jiushan Disciples inevitably fell behind.
This point highlights a flaw in the Jiushan system; Zheng Fa was always aware of this and had consistently sought to use simulated drills for compensation, but ultimately, they were still artificial and lacked the authenticity in attitude.
However, with the Immortal Formation Skill, things were different; it can be said that the Immortal Formation Skill allowed Zheng Fa to find a way to compensate individual bravery through organizational effort.
This somewhat resembled the difference between duels and modern warfare in another world.
Because the gap in strength among cultivators in the Xuanwei Realm is too wide...when powers clash, they tend to duel.
But with the Immortal Formation Skill, it's different.