Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

Wang Qingshi changed the subject and spoke sincerely.

"Moreover, although I am dull-witted, I can see that the Alliance is now attracting a lot of attention and its situation is not as peaceful as it seems on the surface. Since our Youxian have already cooperated with the Alliance, we should do our best to help each other overcome the difficulties."

Wang Qingshi brought a special surprise for Cui Ming during his visit.

“Master Cui, our Wandering Immortal Clan still possesses an ancient formation called the ‘Earth Vein Dragon Locking Formation,’ which may be able to alleviate your worries.”

"This formation can draw upon the earth's energy in a specific area to create a powerful binding force. Anyone within the formation will feel as if they are carrying a thousand pounds, making it difficult to move."

"Even circulating Qi will be slightly sluggish. Only by wearing the Earth Vein Stone can one be unaffected by the formation."

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Cui Ming's eyes.

This is simply an excellent way to trap the enemy and control the battlefield!

However, Wang Qingshi immediately looked troubled.

"However... this formation has a limited range. With our current capabilities, even if we exert all our strength, we can only cover an area the size of an ordinary house at most, and it requires at least three clansmen to work together to set it up, which consumes a lot of resources."

Small range?

Cui Ming was not disappointed at all; on the contrary, he felt it was just right.

Given the current situation facing the Divine Machine Alliance, large-scale chaotic battles are not the best strategy; this kind of formation that controls a precise, small-scale area is preferable.

It may have a remarkable effect when targeted elimination and blocking of key nodes.

"The size of the area doesn't matter; we'll find a way to deal with that later. But right now, our Divine Machine Alliance really needs the power of this formation!"

Cui Ming immediately invited Wang Qingshi to send a skilled Earth Immortal who was proficient in this formation to join the outer mopping-up team led by Gao Gen and Yong En.

When eliminating strongholds, it is used to block retreat routes and trap and kill powerful enemies.

Seeing how much Cui Ming valued this, Wang Qingshi breathed a sigh of relief. After all, Cui Ming had done a great favor for his Youxian clan, so this was a way of repaying that favor.

They immediately indicated that they would select the best members of the clan, bring the necessary equipment for the formation, and be ready to deploy at any time.

After arranging these two key external aids, Cui Ming followed several core figures of the Divine Machine Alliance—Old Master Tang Bingwen (representing the Tang Clan), Old Master Meng Ye (representing the Heavenly Craft Hall), Ren Pingsheng (representing the Mo Clan), and Zhuge Yunhui and his wife (representing the Wuhou Sect).

Together with these individuals, they formally met with representatives from various factions, led by Zhang Zhiwei, Daoist Yunlong, and Master Huiming Huijue.

Throughout this meeting, Cui Ming remained behind the scenes, while Tang Miaoxing and Zhuge Mingyue were the two people he introduced.

But even if Cui Ming wanted to hide, someone wouldn't let him...

After exchanging greetings with several senior members of the Divine Machine Alliance, Zhang Zhiwei headed straight for Cui Ming.

no...

You really have no respect for anyone!

Cui Ming, who only wanted to keep a low profile, rolled his eyes at the sight.

Zhang Zhiwei, who was already quite prominent among the younger generation, naturally attracted a lot of attention with his urgent search for someone.

The most outstanding among them was Lü Ci, one of the two pillars of the Lü family.

Young Master Lü's biggest regret in his life is that he, Zhang Zhiwei, is not surnamed Lü.

So when he saw this exceptional fellow, after greeting the seniors, walk straight toward one person.

Lu Ci was naturally drawn to the scene as well. At first glance, he was surprised to see a young man who was even younger than them.

Has Zhang Zhiwei changed his personality?

But when Zhang Zhiwei spoke, Lü Ci immediately changed his mind.

"Master Cui! It's been a while, where's your puppet armor?"

When Zhang Zhiwei spotted Cui Ming hiding behind the crowd, his eyes lit up and he quickly went over to greet him.

Master Cui?! Cui Ming, the Tang Clan's ruthless killer?!

Lu Ci was startled.

This guy has become quite famous in the martial arts world lately!

Lu Ci perked up and carefully examined Cui Ming, who was huddled at the back of the crowd.

With just one glance, I noticed a problem.

Could it be that... all these geniuses are supposed to be lazy and lethargic?

Thinking this, Lü Ci followed.

"Senior Brother Zhang, please let me go."

Cui Ming wore a wry smile. He had already noticed Zhang Zhiwei's actions, and quite a few people were paying attention to him. Some senior figures were even inquiring about him with the old sect leader...

"That won't do! You're even more cunning than that Zhang Huaiyi."

Zhang Zhiwei leaned on Cui Ming's shoulder and spoke in a sinister tone.

"You've stood me up a few times already! I still remember it all. What, do you think I'm that scary?"

Cui Ming tilted his head to the side.

"I'm not confident. If I could control all the puppets, I'd really like to test my skills against you."

"But... these are all rare, limited-edition figurines that I painstakingly collected. You, Zhang Zhiwei, don't know your own strength; you've damaged them, and I'll have to fix them myself. I'm not stupid..."

Although that's what he thought, Cui Ming absolutely dared not say it out loud, so he could only laugh it off.

"No way! Senior Brother Zhang, let me explain. At the time, we had a mission to complete, so we really had no choice..."

No sooner had Cui Ming begun speaking than a voice interrupted.

"Master Cui has quite the methods!"

"In southern Hunan, these two alone wiped out a special squad of about twenty Japanese soldiers! It's truly astonishing!"

As soon as Cui Ming looked up, he saw a handsome man with the look of a passionate male protagonist walking towards him.

After taking another look at his arrogant eyes and light purple hair, he knew in his heart that this guy must be Lü Ci.

"Oh? It seems that Hall Master Cui knows me?"

Lu Ci looked at Cui Ming's knowing gaze after his scrutiny and felt curious.

"Of course, Lu Ci, the eldest young master of the Lu family, is known to everyone in the martial arts world."

Everyone carries the sedan chair, so it's not a loss to say a few nice words.

Cui Ming's two sentences still filled Lü Ci with a sense of pride.

The Lu family values ​​their family's reputation most.

But Zhang Zhiwei, who was standing to the side, couldn't sit still after hearing what Lü Ci said.

Zhang Zhiwei was a genuine soldier on the front lines, fighting against those Japanese devils and other strange people.

Others might just mention it casually, but he truly understood just how strong the combat capabilities of an entire squad of Japanese inhuman fighters were.

Zhang Zhiwei's gaze toward Cui Ming became even more intense.

Cui Ming, who was just about to exchange a few polite words with Lü Ci, clearly felt the fighting spirit of the battle maniac beside him and began to sweat profusely.

Chapter 122 Flourishing Development (3k)

"You have all come from afar and must be tired from your journey. Please take a rest within the alliance today."

The old sect leader, Tang Bingwen, spoke loudly, attracting the attention of everyone present.

This also saved Cui Ming, who was drenched in sweat.

'No... I need to avoid Zhang Zhiwei from now on!'

Cui Ming made up his mind.

"Although our Divine Machine Alliance is newly established, we have some novelties that may catch your eye."

"As for other matters, we will move to the Shenji Arena tomorrow, where it will be more secure, to discuss the details further. What do you all think?"

Grandpa Mengye then gave an explanation to everyone present.

No one present objected to the proposal. Since they had already arrived at the Divine Machine Alliance's base, it wouldn't make much difference whether they arrived a day earlier or later.

Thus, under the tacit guidance of Tang Miaoxing and Zhuge Mingyue, representatives from all sides and their accompanying disciples began to tour the interior of the Divine Machine Alliance in batches.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Cui Ming apologized to Zhang Zhiwei and Lü Ci and quickly made his escape.

Zhang Zhiwei's lips twitched; he could clearly see that Cui Ming was trying to avoid a fight.

Coincidentally, he had just returned from the front lines and was sent here by his master, Zhang Jingqing.

He was unaware of Cui Ming's achievements in Hunan, so he struck up a conversation with Lü Ci to learn more about him.

The others, guided by the instructions, witnessed a variety of unique and seamlessly integrated structures built using ley lines and mechanical techniques.

I experienced the various conveniences brought by a stable energy source, such as bright lights, automatic escalators, and 24-hour hot water...

I also witnessed some non-core mechanical creations demonstrations, various puppets, weapons, and even ingenious little tools to facilitate people's lives.

The various novel sights constantly challenged the perceptions of these traditional supernatural beings, making the image of the Divine Machine Alliance even more mysterious and powerful in their minds.

After Tang Miaoxing and Zhuge Mingyue guided the representatives to visit the area on display by the Divine Machine Alliance, the reception arrangements for the day came to an end.

Everyone was properly accommodated and taken to the guest rooms to rest, and the vast Alliance headquarters gradually quieted down.

However, for Cui Ming, the real work had only just begun.

Despite being bothered by Zhang Zhiwei during the day, Cui Ming didn't neglect any of his responsibilities.

Taking advantage of the meeting, Cui Ming secretly used his powerful divine soul to conduct a simple sensory screening of all the visiting disciples.

At least for now, Cui Ming can confirm that, on the surface, there are no other abnormalities. No one's Qi has the feel of the Japanese devils, and it is consistent with the characteristics of the various schools of thought.

But this did not completely reassure Cui Ming.

Especially after the incident with Miao Jiang Shi Lan, Cui Ming knew how terrifying these spies were in order to infiltrate.

They may have infiltrated the Eastern Kingdom as early as ten years ago, perfectly disguising themselves as 'one of their own'.

Without probing their memories, you wouldn't be able to find them at all, because all traces of these guys are indeed traceable.

However, once a long time has passed, many things become impossible to verify.