Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

Wang Qingshi glanced meaningfully at the innocent-looking Wei Shufen, realizing that some things can only be understood through personal experience, and cannot be taught by others.

Soon, Wang Qingshi and Wei Shufen led their respective groups into the courtyard.

After inspecting the operation of the Earth Vein Dragon Locking Formation, Wang Qingshi glanced at Cui Ming with surprise and quickly ordered someone to dispel the formation.

'Could it be because of the ley lines?'

Wang Qingshi was a little unsure; he had a feeling that Cui Ming didn't seem worried at all...

Wei Shufen carefully collected all the poison that had permeated the air.

"Clean it up thoroughly to avoid leaving any hidden dangers and accidentally injuring ordinary people."

“Return everything of value to the Divine Machine Hundred Crafts Pavilion, including him.”

Cui Ming pointed to the Onmyoji leader who was bound by a puppet.

"Yes!"

Everyone present responded in unison.

In just a short while, the courtyard, which had just experienced a fierce battle, was quickly cleared.

Even the minor damage caused by the battle was restored to its original state by the mechanical puppets.

All the corpses, talismans, and spoils were silently transported away by the Shadow Spiders and the carriage, as if nothing had ever happened.

The number of people paying attention to this battle is far greater than Cui Ming had imagined.

On their first night visiting the Divine Machine Alliance, most of the prominent representatives of the supernatural forces in the town found it difficult to sleep peacefully.

They were either discussing the future of their own sects or how amazing and convenient the Divine Machine Alliance was...

Therefore, Cui Ming's bright crescent moon shining in the night sky was clearly seen by most people.

This included representatives from several major sects and four major families who came to attend the meeting.

Furthermore, there was also Wugensheng, who had already quietly infiltrated the town;

Different individuals from various small sects and factions, each with their own agendas;

And then there was Zuo Ruotong, the sect leader of the Sanyi Sect, who 'just happened to pass by,' found the Divine Machine Alliance quite interesting, and decided to take a look at his own disciple. He was known in the martial arts world as "Daying Immortal."

Therefore, when Cui Ming began to clear out those strongholds, the burst of Qi energy that he generated immediately attracted the attention of most of the experts.

After all, the extraordinary individuals who could gather here at this moment were all people with keen senses, and any unusual movements could hardly escape their attention.

Initially, fluctuations appeared suddenly in several areas, but then subsided again in a very short time.

This efficient and ruthless elimination method has already made many onlookers feel a chill, realizing that the power and responsiveness of the Divine Machine Alliance are far beyond the ordinary.

When the final area appeared, the enormous shadowy shikigami "Mirage" appeared amidst thick fog, radiating a chilling sense of oppression.

While many people continued to observe from the shadows, they couldn't help but weigh the situation in their hearts.

If I were to face such a situation, how would I deal with it and get rid of the dark figure?

After all, just by looking at its aura, one can tell that the size and energy displayed by this dark figure should not be underestimated.

However, before they could even come up with an answer in their minds...

Cui Ming responded in the most direct way.

That beautiful crescent moon, resembling the falling moon, not only instantly annihilated the enemy but also left a deep impression on many onlookers.

Many people are inevitably shocked that Cui Ming, at such a young age, could display such high quality and quantity of Qi.

In their hearts, they couldn't help but compare Cui Ming with Zhang Zhiwei, the renowned figure from the Celestial Master's Mansion, and compare who was stronger and who was weaker.

However, some experienced veterans frowned upon initially sensing the terrifying destructive power contained within the crescent moon.

They were clearly concerned about such a large-scale attack erupting in this densely populated town.

Will it cause widespread destruction, or even harm a large number of innocent civilians?

But what happened next not only put their minds at ease, but also increased their astonishment.

Cui Ming's terrifying slash, powerful enough to split mountains and shatter rocks, failed to produce the expected roar and impact upon landing.

Instead, it is as silent as a drop of water merging into the ocean, precisely controlling all destructive power within the target range, with almost negligible impact on the surrounding environment.

Such effortless and masterful control is more astonishing than sheer power.

That pristine and awe-inspiring sight vanished without a trace, like a mirage, after achieving its destructive purpose.

Along with it disappeared the enormous black shadow lurking in the mist and the sturdy, pale purple barrier.

The night returned to silence, with only a few wagon transport teams belonging to the Divine Machine Alliance remaining, silently making their way towards the alliance's direction.

This scene silently announced to everyone in the town that an infiltrating team of unknown origin had been completely wiped out by the Divine Machine Alliance tonight.

After witnessing all of this, many elders and leaders of smaller sects felt a chill run down their spines and their hearts pounded with fear.

That fleeting, dazzling brilliance of death was both magnificent and deadly.

They believed that if they were in that situation, they would have no chance of survival.

What terrified and unsettled them even more was that no one knew whether this earth-shattering, magnificent attack was the young hall master's limit...

In stark contrast to the apprehension and fear of these people was Zhang Zhiwei, who was sitting in his residence at the Celestial Master's Mansion, looking excited.

He slapped his thigh hard, his eyes gleaming with the excitement of a predator.

"Good! Junior Brother Cui really has a lot of good stuff he hasn't revealed yet!"

His undisguised excitement made Zhang Huaiyi and Tian Jinzhong behind him shake their heads repeatedly.

The two exchanged a glance, both feeling helpless.

The two couldn't help but think to themselves, "Why do you think Junior Brother Cui keeps avoiding you?"

Zhang Jingqing is extremely supportive of the Tang Clan.

On the surface, the Celestial Master's Mansion sent Zhang Zhiwei to support the Divine Machine Alliance's first event in the martial arts world.

Secretly, they even dispatched Zhang Huaiyi, the top man under Zhang Zhiwei, who had arrived at the Divine Machine Alliance well in advance.

I had originally thought that if Junior Brother Cui was unable to do so, I would step in to save the day, but judging from the situation, I'm afraid my master was overthinking it.

Seeing his senior brother's joyful expression, Zhang Huaiyi felt a pang of sympathy.

You should know that a few years ago, he had already had a 'friendly sparring session' with his senior brother.

He is one of the few people in the world who truly understands just how strong Zhang Zhiwei is.

Don't be fooled by Zhang Zhiwei's lazy demeanor all day long; it's because he feels there are very few people in this world who are worthy of his attention.

But once something catches his eye, he'll discover...

Fortunately, Zhang Zhiwei joined the righteous Tianshi Mansion in the martial arts world. Once he gets into a rage, he's no good at all!

At this moment, Zhang Huaiyi couldn't help but feel some sympathy for Cui Mingsheng.

Being targeted by Senior Brother Zhang Zhiwei is no easy task.

Although he also felt that Junior Brother Cui might not necessarily need this sympathy.

Meanwhile, in another quiet courtyard in the town.

Originally, he was just passing by to see Zuo Ruotong, his cheap apprentice Lu Jin.

He stood by the window with his hands behind his back. His face looked as young as a young man, but he was actually over seventy years old.

Zuo Ruotong gazed in the direction where the crescent moon had disappeared, a hint of surprise and admiration flashing in her eyes.

His original intention for this trip was to observe the quality of the Divine Machine Alliance and Lu Jin's performance here, and he did not intend to show himself.

But Cui Mingfang's display of strength and effortless control made him change his mind.

"Tomorrow, it would be worthwhile to pay a visit to this youngest hall master of the Tang Clan."

Zuo Ruotong murmured to herself, a slight smile appearing on her lips.

He visited the towns surrounding the Divine Machine Alliance today. While not all the people lived in peace and prosperity, at least they were not as destitute as in other places.

The people here have hope for survival.

The hope that can be seen and touched is that the Shenji Alliance not only provides relief to refugees, but also points them out a way to make a living.

That is to participate in the construction of towns, provide work relief, and guarantee three meals a day and shelter.

All you need to do is follow their instructions and build the house yourself.

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

This 'Great Ying Immortal' clearly had a strong interest in this Master Cui.

In the darkness, many more people silently watched everything that happened tonight.

They harbored their own purposes, lurking in the town, some for fame, some for profit.

All of this was within Cui Ming's perception. Tonight's actions not only eliminated the Japanese stronghold but also served as a warning to the enemy and a deterrent.

Next up is the cleanup operation tomorrow...

Cui Ming hasn't had enough fun yet tonight!

Chapter 126 Undercurrents (3k)

The poignant crescent moon of last night left a deep impression, haunting the minds of many who witnessed it and making it difficult for them to shake off the memory.

Especially those who already had something to hide, they almost didn't sleep a wink all night, fearing that a crescent moon would suddenly fall from the sky and split them in two.

Among them, the most outstanding was Wugensheng, the leader of Quanxing.

Last night, he witnessed firsthand Cui Ming's dazzling and ruthless methods.

Wu Gensheng's desire to get to know this Master Cui was completely extinguished.

At this moment, his vigilance was at its peak.

It's not that Wugensheng was particularly afraid of Cui Ming's strength, but Wugensheng felt uneasy about Cui Ming's way of doing things.

This "Death-Taking Yama" is decisive, ruthless, and unstoppable, striking with overwhelming force until death.

Once a target is identified, no opportunity will be given to the other party.