Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

Their appearance is naturally a high degree of imitation of bees in nature, but they are smaller, more transparent, and fly silently.

Because it relies entirely on the internal energy of the Dan Shi, an individual can only fly for about an hour outside if it does not enter the specially designed hive to recharge.

Because the soldier bees are filled with the power of Dan Shi, they can naturally emit a kind of mental interference ability when they carry out reconnaissance missions.

If the target's perception is not sharp enough, it may even subconsciously ignore their existence or find it difficult to feel hostility towards them, which greatly enhances their stealth.

Even if they are discovered, these soldier bees can simply charge at the enemy and use the power of Dan Shi within their bodies to kill the enemy with the effect of Dan Shi severing their meridians.

This is an excellent aerial puppet that can perform both reconnaissance missions and serve as a suicide attack weapon.

Furthermore, Cui Ming can directly observe everything that the soldier bees can perceive through the power of Dan Shi.

The deployment of this swarm of bionic soldier bees has greatly expanded Cui Ming's information gathering capabilities and regional monitoring capabilities.

They can act collectively as swarms or individually, flying to any place in the forest unnoticed.

At the same time, it can also transmit the collected images, sounds, and even Qi fluctuations to Cui Ming in real time through the mental link built by the power of Dan Shi.

However, it must be said that manufacturing and precisely controlling such a large number of puppets on such a large scale is also an extremely high challenge for Cui Ming himself.

However, this consumption actually helped Cui Ming. Thanks to the reversal system, Cui Ming's abilities in all aspects were further enhanced when controlling the soldier bees on multiple fronts.

At this moment, Cui Ming's proficiency and precision in remotely controlling the puppet and in multi-threaded operation reached a whole new level.

Even the flow and subtle control over one's own Qi have become more precise.

Especially after Cui Ming thoroughly analyzed and comprehended the Chaotic Mind Technique, a soul-type cultivation method.

Cui Ming gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of each puppet, each part, and each method of control.

Time passed quietly as Cui Ming focused on developing his own strength and that of the alliance.

However, unlike the increasingly favorable situation on Cui Ming's side, the situation in Dongguo was far from optimistic.

The Eastern Kingdom has entered a difficult period.

With the pressure on the front lines increasing, the Mo Clan disciples and Celestial Master's Mansion members who were originally dealing with the Japanese supernatural beings on the front lines had to retreat and return to their respective clan territories.

The only saving grace was that Cui Ming and Zhang Xuan persuaded them repeatedly through letters.

Ren Pingsheng, the leader of the Mo Sect, ultimately gave up the idea of ​​holding out in Lu.

Instead, he led most of his core disciples and important scriptures, and after many twists and turns, successfully retreated to Sichuan Province, where he officially joined the Divine Machine Alliance.

This allowed the Mo Sect's precious mechanical arts to be preserved, and also injected a solid force into the alliance.

Faced with this complex situation, although the ancient rule that "superhumans must not directly intervene in the affairs of ordinary people" still exists within the Eastern Kingdom's community of superhumans, the atmosphere is already different.

Although various sects still outwardly prohibit their disciples from openly revealing their identities, they turn a blind eye if disciples conceal their real names or do not disclose their use of supernatural methods in battle.

It was precisely this tacit acceptance that gave Cui Ming a glimmer of hope.

However, in order to act freely, he must ensure that the Divine Machine Alliance can still function well and continue to accumulate strength while he focuses his energy on external matters.

Therefore, Cui Ming decided to plan a large-scale event, on the one hand to tap into the potential within the alliance, and on the other hand to take this opportunity to select someone who can take on a great responsibility.

Therefore, at a routine meeting of the Divine Machine Alliance, Cui Ming proposed the idea of ​​a "Divine Machine Alliance Divine Machine Arts Assessment Conference".

A fixed time has been set for this event to be held every year at this time. Anyone from within or outside the alliance, regardless of their sect or background, who is from the Eastern Kingdom and is interested in the art of puppetry, can sign up to participate.

The conference will evaluate and rank various organizational skills through demonstrations, practical demonstrations, and assessments, and will also establish a contribution points ranking system.

Contributors to any ingenious, practical, or unique methods of mechanical art, puppet design, forging, or rune application will receive corresponding contribution points.

These points can be exchanged in the alliance's treasury for various advanced mechanical arts knowledge, rare materials, and even to request personal guidance and instruction from any top expert within the alliance.

Most importantly, all the mechanical knowledge contributed through the conference will be permanently available to alliance members after evaluation. They can learn it simply by paying the corresponding contribution points.

In order to provide the conference with sufficient depth and appeal, Cui Ming took the lead in setting an example.

He contributed all the core mechanical techniques he had mastered for non-human puppets, including some intricate mechanical structures, various self-developed runes, and universal puppet architecture, to be exchanged for others.

Cui Ming's actions naturally triggered a chain reaction.

Master Meng Ye of Tiangongtang wholeheartedly supported this move.

He had long felt that each family's closed-door approach hindered progress, and that many people suffered from social class barriers and could not make any progress.

This is why Tiangongtang deals in such a wide range of things, from magical artifacts and treasures made by extraordinary people to pots and pans made by ordinary people.

Grandpa Meng then generously compiled his lifelong research on smelting, forging, and weapon refining techniques, along with his insights and experiences, into a book and decided to contribute it.

"I'm very pleased with what Cui has done! Hehe! Aren't those brats from Tiangong Hall all so arrogant?"

"It's a good opportunity for you all to come out and see the world. You want my secret techniques? Fine! Go fight for them yourselves! Go snatch them yourselves! Everything is out in the open. If you still can't learn this, then it's no wonder that the Heavenly Craft Hall's lineage has been cut off!"

The newly joined Mo Sect, on the other hand, offered almost nothing in return.

Having experienced the ravages of war over the years, Ren Pingsheng has become more open-minded. He believes that it is already difficult to preserve the tradition in this chaotic world, so let's pass it on first.

He then contributed all the essential techniques of the Mo Sect's mechanical arts.

This prompted everyone to sigh in admiration.

After internal discussions, the Wuhou Sect, led by Tian Xiaodie, contributed the portion of Wuhou Divine Strategist Technique that was not considered the core foundation.

Once this news was released, it not only caused a huge stir and learning frenzy within the Divine Machine Alliance.

This caused a huge uproar throughout the entire world of supernatural beings.

The various sects and independent individuals in the martial arts world have long been curious about the ever-changing Divine Mechanism Alliance in recent years.

This time, people were even more surprised by this unprecedented 'knowledge sharing' model and turned their attention to Sichuan Province.

Faced with the overwhelming attention, Cui Ming did not see it as a bad thing; instead, he comforted everyone in the alliance.

"This is an excellent opportunity to let the whole world see how determined our Divine Machine Alliance is."

Taking advantage of the situation, Cui Ming ordered the selection of a suitable location at the headquarters of the Divine Machine Alliance.

The decision was made to undertake a large-scale construction project to build a massive venue capable of accommodating over 10,000 people in a short period of time for the grand event of the "Hundred Craftsmen's Grand Assessment".

He wanted to take this opportunity to show the world the strength, magnanimity, and unstoppable rise of the Divine Machine Alliance.

Only in this way can we attract more talent and resources and prepare for the future.

At the same time, Cui Ming was also prepared to give the infiltrators a thorough cleanup.

Interestingly, just as Cui Ming was preparing to devote himself fully to the construction of the venue and to plan to take this opportunity to eliminate potential threats from various sects...

An unexpected message reached Cui Ming's ears.

After secret consultations, the Maoshan Shangqing Sect, the three Putuo Temples, the Celestial Master's Mansion, and the four powerful families with intertwined influence in the martial arts world made a decision.

They plan to take advantage of the "Divine Machine Arts Assessment Conference" held by the Divine Machine Alliance.

They are preparing to jointly discuss an unprecedented comprehensive blockade and suppression of the foreign invaders who have infiltrated the country in recent years.

News of this joint operation reached Cui Ming's ears through Tian Jinzhong of the Celestial Master's Mansion within the Divine Machine Alliance.

However, Cui Ming had already received the information in advance through the intelligence agency within his True Nature organization.

Since true nature resides within whole nature, it is evident that news of their meeting was likely known to all those who were interested.

A calculated scheme?

Cui Ming did not feel disgusted at being used; on the contrary, this opportunity to kill the Japanese alien was perfect.

Cui Ming even wondered if he should reveal more information to make these Japanese aliens even more furious, forcing them into the sweet trap he had set for them.

No rush...

The conference was scheduled for October 10th by Cui Ming and his team.

There are still three months left, which is more than enough time for Cui Ming to complete the construction of the venue.

The venue was chosen to be a vast wasteland on the edge of the town where the alliance was located.

The terrain here is relatively flat, with a wide view, and it is far from residential areas, making it easier to control and manage.

Cui Ming led a large group of people to this wasteland, and the first thing he did was to activate the many boxes brought by the disciples of the Craftsmanship Hall.

In an instant, thousands of Shadow Spiders surged into the wasteland like a black tide, beginning the initial construction.

Chapter 117 A Chance Opportunity (3k)

The runes inscribed by the Shadow Spiders were naturally those of the illusion array that Cui Ming was more proficient in, since Cui Ming only knew how to create this one illusion array from beginning to end.

Therefore, when Zhuge Yunhui and Tian Xiaodie, a couple from the Wuhou School, led several disciples proficient in righteousness to assist them.

Cui Ming, unashamed to ask questions, frankly admitted that apart from his minor achievements in illusion arrays, he knew nothing about anything else.

So he asked Zhuge Yunhui and his wife for advice on how to combine these basic formation structures, how to build various trapping formations and killing formations, and so on.

In front of the many apprentices of the Divine Machine Alliance who had been summoned to observe and learn, Cui Ming disregarded his so-called 'high-ranking member of the Alliance' and 'master of mechanisms' identity.

If they encountered anything they didn't understand, they would directly ask Zhuge Yunhui for advice.

"Brother Zhuge, regarding the rune connection at the Xun position here, if the existing Solid Metal rune were replaced with Wind Rune, wouldn't it better promote the flow of illusions?"

“What Master Cui said is absolutely right.”

Zhuge Yunhui was slightly surprised by Cui Ming's quick comprehension and explained in more detail.

"The wind pattern stirs up the wind, making the illusions appear more elusive and unpredictable. However, it is important to maintain balance at the Kan position, otherwise it will easily create confusion and diminish the wonder of the illusion array."

"I see, I've learned something new."

Cui Ming nodded, then quickly manipulated the Ultimate Shadow Spider to adjust the markings on the ground.

Cui Ming's attitude of not hiding his own shortcomings broke the stereotype that many young apprentices believed that a master must be omniscient and omnipotent.

While practicing, he explained the principles of the formations he had learned to the apprentices around him in the simplest and most straightforward language.

As the saying goes, "Among three people walking together, there must be one who can teach me."

After adjusting the array's key nodes, Cui Ming spoke to the apprentices who were watching.

"Mechanisms, formations, talismans, and all the myriad arts of the world are endless. Only by always maintaining the mindset of an apprentice can one continuously improve and avoid becoming stagnant."

"The Wuhou Sect's formations are exquisite, which is precisely where we need to humbly learn from them. Moreover, there are many highly skilled individuals within our Divine Strategist Alliance, so we must be even more humble."

These words and deeds deeply moved many young disciples, who developed a deeper respect for this equally young core figure of the alliance.

However, what shocked and even drove them to despair was Cui Ming's terrifying learning ability and his capacity for applying knowledge to new situations.