Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

"There were just too many disaster victims, and the scene was sometimes chaotic."

"There are also some who take advantage of the chaos to loot and even impersonate rescuers to commit fraud. Although we have tried our best to suppress them, it still ties up a lot of manpower."

Cui Ming nodded, as expected.

In chaotic times, both the evil and the good in human nature are amplified.

"I brought additional supplies and a hundred sets of Xuanji armor, which can enhance the rescue efforts."

"Please arrange for someone familiar with the local water conditions and terrain to assist with distribution and guidance."

"As for maintaining order..."

Cui Ming hesitated for a moment.

"I can deploy some of the puppet soldier bees to assist in guarding and protecting supplies. They are tireless and can guard fixed areas."

Daoist Mingji was overjoyed.

"Excellent! On behalf of the countless disaster victims here, I thank Hall Master Cui and the Divine Machine Alliance for their noble deeds!"

Cui Ming said no more, took out the several food pouches filled with supplies, and began to hand them over to the leaders of the Shangqing Sect and other sects present.

When they saw piles of grain, medicine, tools, and even prefabricated components being continuously taken out of the seemingly small bags, a suppressed gasp rippled through the crowd.

Then, Cui Ming released dozens of puppet soldier bees, which stood still and waited for orders. Their metal shells gleamed with a cold, hard luster in the dim light.

After the handover was completed, Cui Ming did not linger. He asked for a more detailed area map and a guide, then summoned Fenrir again and sped off towards Lizhuang.

In the days that followed, on the murky waters, the gray figure became the most steadfast hope in the eyes of many disaster victims.

The True Form members work in pairs, relying on the powerful load-bearing capacity and terrain adaptability provided by the Earth Vein Mystic Armor, to wade through deep water, climb dangerous walls, and break through obstacles to rescue the people trapped on isolated islands, rooftops, and treetops, and then transport them to safety by carrying them on their backs or using simple rafts.

The Xuanji Armor has a built-in water purification talisman that can temporarily provide clean drinking water, and the medical kit it carries can treat common injuries.

They are taciturn, efficient, and exceptionally patient with the elderly, weak, women, and children.

Cui Ming was stationed at the central command, responsible for coordinating the allocation of resources and personnel rotation, while also controlling more puppet units to participate in auxiliary work.

Temporary shelters were set up, dikes were reinforced, and epidemic prevention areas were disinfected.

Cui Ming also personally went to the most dangerous place, using the power of Dan Shi and his powerful divine sense to help explore underwater hazards, stabilize landslide soil, and even temporarily construct simple floating bridges or passages with the Earth Vein Mystic Armor.

Gao Gen's main force achieved remarkable results in the Lizhuang area, rescuing all those trapped.

Furthermore, by utilizing the Xuanji Armor and its components, along with local remaining building materials, they established a relatively complete temporary resettlement site.

It can accommodate nearly a thousand people and has basic sanitation and drinking water guarantees.

Using local surplus building materials, a relatively complete temporary resettlement site was built, which can accommodate nearly a thousand people and has basic sanitation and drinking water guarantees.

This news greatly boosted the morale of rescue efforts in other areas.

However, the rescue operation was not without its challenges.

Chapter 163 Turning the Tide

The floodwaters are receding slowly, and signs of an epidemic are emerging in some areas;

A group of militia members attempted to rob a supply depot, but were repelled by the puppet soldiers and the real soldiers.

Some unorthodox forces are using the guise of rescue to carve up territory and compete for resources, causing friction that requires the intervention of the Righteous Alliance.

However, the genuine team has always adhered to the principles set by Cui Ming.

Prioritize saving lives, avoid actively intervening in disputes, maintain organizational independence, and complete tasks efficiently.

As the sun rises and sets, the floodwaters recede, gradually revealing the scarred land.

The rescue operation lasted for a full month.

During those thirty days and nights, the gray-clad figures of the True Nature Sect members traversed numerous perilous areas in the Yellow River flood zone, directly and indirectly rescuing tens of thousands of people.

Many ordinary people do not know the meaning of the word "true nature" or are unclear about the specifics of the "Divine Machine Alliance".

But they remembered the silent and reliable gray armor, and the warmth of those metal arms that held them up in their despair.

In an era where human life is cheap, this meticulousness and persistence in truly treating those being rescued as human beings is especially precious.

Perceptions within the world of supernatural beings are also subtly changing.

Initial skepticism and scrutiny towards this team that had broken away from Quanxing gradually gave way to recognition and admiration.

Leaders of the orthodox sects, such as Longhu Mountain, Shangqing School, and Putuo Temple, have repeatedly praised the Shenji Alliance and Zhenxing's righteous deeds and efficient organizational capabilities in public.

Even some sects that have long held grudges against Quanxing had to admit in private that Zhenxing's performance in this disaster relief effort was beyond reproach.

A month later, the large-scale emergency rescue operation came to an end, and the focus shifted to the resettlement and reconstruction of the victims.

The genuine teams were ordered to withdraw and rest one after another.

When they dragged their weary bodies back to the Divine Machine Alliance, carrying their worn-out Xuanji armor, the way they were greeted was quite different.

The reputation of the Divine Machine Alliance was further solidified by this opportunity.

Not only in the world of supernatural beings, but also in the secular world, many well-informed people have heard of this alliance that is "skilled in creating magical mechanisms and is eager to help others."

The alliance has received a surge in orders of all kinds, especially in the military sector.

Originally, the Shenji Alliance mainly manufactured and improved firearms for the Sichuan Provincial Army. Under the leadership of a group of mechanical geniuses such as Ma Benzai, Tian Xiaodie, and Zhang Xuan, it began to launch more independently designed and improved weapons.

Under the leadership of a group of mechanical geniuses such as Ma Benzai, Tian Xiaodie, and Zhang Xuan, more independently designed and improved weapons began to be introduced.

The new rifle is an optimization of the Type 24 rifle, which has been further improved in terms of reliability, accuracy and adaptability.

Improved versions of light machine guns, submachine guns, and even infantry guns have also completed testing one after another.

...

The Shenji Alliance factory operates day and night, but it is now busier and more orderly than it was a month ago.

Cui Ming stood on the Shenji Baiqiao Tower, his gaze sweeping over the clearly defined work areas below.

After Tangmen Qiaogongtang was incorporated, a separate area was designated for it.

Led by Liang Wu, the research focused on the extended study of "Guanyuan".

Those intricately constructed metal and rune circuits are attempting to further enhance the range and accuracy of sensing the Qi of extraordinary individuals, and are continuously moving towards the future development direction of radar.

Liang Wu and his team often buried themselves in blueprints and experimental data, and the occasional arguments that broke out were all driven by their eagerness to study.

In Ma Ben's workshop, the further expansion of the phagocytic sac encountered a bottleneck.

However, he took a different approach and applied some of the space folding and stabilization technologies to other fields.

The most striking results were those seemingly normal magazines and ammunition boxes that contained miniature stabilizing spaces inside.

Soldiers can fire continuously without frequently changing magazines, greatly improving firepower sustainability.

Of course, the ensuing problems such as barrel overheating and structural fatigue also became new areas of focus for the disciples of Tiangongtang.

On the other side, in the vehicle R&D area led by Tian Xiaodie, the atmosphere was slightly different.

Several women dressed in neat overalls were busy around a sleek, shiny black four-wheeled sedan.

These women were all women from outside Wuhou Village who married into the village, and most of them inherited Wuhou's divine wisdom techniques.

Under Tian Xiaodie's leadership, he joined Tian Xiaodie's team and the Divine Machine Alliance.

This car, the first to be entirely manufactured and produced by Dongguk, was named "Qiantu".

The body incorporates the design and concept of Wuhou Divine Mechanism, while the chassis and power system reference some technologies from Lingzhou-1, but with a greater emphasis on stability and comfort.

Tian Xiaodie, holding a notepad, was quietly discussing the choice of interior materials with a female engineer.

They plan to launch the "Qiantu" as a high-end customized model.

Emphasizing safety, comfort, and the unique craftsmanship and aesthetics of the East, its target customers are gentlemen and aristocratic families who are interested in Western automobiles and have sufficient financial resources.

The area under the responsibility of Zhao Pingshan and Zhao Tianhai was piled high with all sorts of ore samples and semi-finished armor plates.

The two brothers are trying to combine materials with different properties with the Xuanji body to test its effectiveness against fire, ice, corrosion or special Qi.

The sounds of hammering and quenching were incessant, and the air was filled with the smell of metal and minerals.

Zhang Xuan's independent laboratory was tightly closed, with a sign hanging at the door that read "Photoetching Project, No Unauthorized Personnel Allowed".

Only a very few core members knew that she was experimenting with using focused, intense light as a new means of attack or defense.

Ever since she developed the high-powered energy anti-aircraft gun, Zhang Xuan has been unwilling to give up.

By chance, she saw the morning light shining on the glass, reflecting off her face in a way that was somewhat dazzling.

A sudden inspiration struck me: could light also be used as a weapon?

So he plunged right in.

However, progress seemed to have hit a snag, with muffled pops or a burning smell frequently emanating from the laboratory.

But Zhang Xuan's eyes remained bright, even carrying an almost obsessive excitement...

Cui Ming quietly observed all of this, and in many cases, it was under his guidance that they avoided many detours.

The future of the Divine Machine Alliance is quietly taking root and growing in these seemingly scattered directions.

Technological development does not have only one main trunk; branching branches can also give rise to the power to change the landscape.

Cui Ming couldn't help but feel a little gratified. These talents, whom he had led or recruited, had all found their own paths and were able to inspire more disciples to move forward together.

it's time.

He turned and went into his workshop, where he issued a summons via encrypted communication.

A moment later, Zhang Xuan, Gao Gen, Yong En, Ma Benzai, Tian Xiaodie, Zhao Pingshan, Zhao Tianhai, as well as Liang Wu and Tang Miaoxing, who were temporarily in charge of various affairs of the Tang Clan, arrived one after another.

Everyone looked solemn, knowing that Cui Ming must have something important to discuss at this time.

"Please be seated."

Cui Ming gestured for everyone to be seated before getting straight to the point.

"The rescue efforts in the Yellow River flood area have come to an end, and internal and external affairs of the alliance have also returned to normal."

"I have decided to set off for the Northeast immediately."

There was a moment of silence in the council chamber.