Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

"Pay close attention to the movements of the Japanese invaders."

"If anyone from the Yin-Yang Bureau arrives, report to me immediately."

"Yes!"

……

While Cui Ming was busy with his work, the San Yi Sect team led by Cheng Zhen and Shui Yun also sent a message back to Zuo Ruotong.

Nowadays, there is no need for Cui Ming to fabricate the Japanese soldiers' whereabouts; the Japanese soldiers' troop movements from Shanghai are not concealed at all.

A little inquiry revealed that the Japanese were about to launch a major operation, and the well-informed Jianghu Inn further confirmed this information.

Upon receiving the news, Chengzhen immediately wrote a letter and sent it back to Sanyi Gate by express horse.

After reading the letter, Zuo Ruotong's expression turned solemn.

He immediately summoned his junior brother, Si Chong.

"You've all read Chengzhen's letter." Zuo Ruotong passed the letter around. "The Japanese army's movements are earlier than expected."

After reading the letter, Si Chong frowned.

"Senior brother, there's something strange about this. The fighting in southern Hunan has just ended. Even if the Japanese army had spare resources, they shouldn't have turned to Fuzhou so quickly."

"Besides, this Japanese force is only a small unit, and doesn't seem to be planning a large-scale attack."

"Perhaps it's just preliminary reconnaissance."

An elder said.

"Send a small detachment to scout out the situation first, then mobilize the main force later."

"It's also possible that they deliberately leaked traces to lure us into splitting our forces."

Another person raised an objection.

"Furthermore, Cui Ming went to such great lengths, perhaps he has ulterior motives, maybe he wants our Sanyi Sect's Reverse Life Triple Realm."

Zuo Ruotong remained silent.

He recalled Cui Ming's calm eyes.

This person is indeed unfathomable, but so far, everything he has done has been beneficial to our country.

Treating the injured and disabled superhumans, promoting the Mysterious Armor, and contacting the military for joint defense...

If these actions are all pretense, then the Sanyi Sect should also suffer this calamity.

"Regardless of whether the intelligence is true or false, it is a fact that the Japanese army is already active along the coast."

Zuo Ruotong finally said.

“Now that the Trinity has intervened, there is no reason for us to give up halfway.”

"Send an order to Changqing to expedite the receipt of supplies from the Divine Machine Alliance and to quickly deploy defenses around Fuzhou."

"At the same time, thirty more disciples were sent down the mountain to be under Changqing's command."

Zuo Ruotong quickly made a decision and issued a series of orders, and the Sanyi Sect began a full mobilization.

……

Just after February began, a group of uninvited guests arrived outside Fuzhou city.

The leader was a middle-aged man wearing a faded short jacket and a woodcutter's knife hanging at his waist; he looked like an ordinary woodcutter.

But the twenty-odd people following behind him were all composed and had sharp eyes.

They went straight to the inn where Cui Ming was staying.

"May I ask, is Hall Master Cui Ming here?"

The man bowed in front of the inn.

The Alliance disciples guarding the gate looked on warily.

"Who is your Excellency?"

"A stream of energy, Liu Zhen."

The man was very generous.

"Having heard that Master Cui is preparing for battle in Fuzhou, I have brought my disciples here to lend my support."

Inside the inn, Cui Ming received the message and personally went out to greet them.

"Master Liu has come from afar; I, Cui, have failed to greet you properly."

Liu Zhen returned the greeting with clasped hands.

"Master Cui, you are too kind. My Qi Flow Alliance bestowed upon us three sets of Xuanji Armor, which helped two of my wounded disciples return to the sect. This kindness cannot go unreturned!"

"Having heard of the changes in Fuzhou, I have come here to offer my humble assistance."

Cui Ming felt a warmth in his heart.

In the past few days, there have been four groups of extraordinary individuals like Liu Zhen who have come spontaneously.

Some had received favors from the Divine Machine Alliance, some had a past connection with the San Yi Sect, and many more simply did not want to stand idly by and watch their homeland fall into ruin.

Their sect may be small, and their cultivation may not be top-notch, but their sentiments are incredibly profound.

"Sect Leader Liu, please come in."

Cui Ming stepped aside to lead the way.

“Perfect timing. Yongen and his men have just gathered some information. You can all discuss it together.”

More than fifty people had gathered under a makeshift wooden shed in the backyard of the inn.

In addition to the core members of the Divine Machine Alliance, there was also Changqing, the representative of the Sanyi Sect, as well as the leaders of several smaller sects who had arrived earlier.

Upon seeing Cui Ming bring Liu Zhen and the others in, everyone stood up.

"This is Master Liu of the Qi Stream Sect."

Cui Ming enthusiastically introduced them, and everyone clasped their hands in greeting.

After everyone was seated, Cui Ming walked to the wooden platform in front of the shed.

"Ladies and gentlemen, breaking news."

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

"The Japanese have dispatched a regiment, which has departed from Shanghai and is expected to arrive in Zhejiang in five days."

Meanwhile, three transport ships carrying over forty Japanese soldiers have entered the East China Sea, their destination likely being the waters off Fuzhou.

The shed was completely silent.

"In addition, there are also developments in the Quanxing area."

Cui Ming continued.

"At least three Quanxing factions are gathering in Fuzhou, with more than sixty people in total. One of them is led by Wugensheng, the leader of Quanxing."

When Li Muxuan heard this name, his eyes turned cold.

Ever since he was betrayed by his fellow Quanxing disciples, who cut off his arm and casually killed his friend, Li Muxuan has felt nothing but deep hatred for Quanxing.

"The combined strength of the Japanese and the Quanxing (a secret police force) has exceeded four thousand."

Changqing said in a deep voice.

"The garrison in Fuzhou consists of only two regiments. Even with us in tow, they would find it difficult to confront them head-on."

"There's no need for a direct confrontation."

Cui Ming unfolded the map.

"We only need to buy time and deplete the enemy's manpower."

"Fuzhou is mountainous and near the sea, with complex terrain, which is perfect for guerrilla warfare."

He pointed to several marked points on the map.

“I have already installed power supply piles in these locations to support the puppets in long-term operations.”

"The Xuanji Armor Squad, relying on this, can cooperate with the disciples of the Sanyi Sect to harass the enemy."

"If the Japanese want to attack Fuzhou, they will have to pass through these passes, and that will be the time for the decisive battle."

The crowd gathered around to examine it closely.

Cui Ming's arrangements were extremely meticulous.

The location of the power supply piles was chosen cleverly, both concealed and strategically located.

The puppet troops can rely on these strongholds for mobile defense.

Meanwhile, the extraordinary individuals act as the spearhead, specializing in attacking the enemy's weak points.

"Master Cui is a man of profound wisdom and foresight."

Liu Zhen couldn't help but sigh.

"Such arrangements cannot be accomplished in a single day."

"Indeed, we've been preparing for a long time."

Cui Ming said frankly.

"I started planning from the day I decided to come to Fuzhou."

"I just didn't expect the Japanese to cooperate so much and send troops here."

These words, spoken calmly, sent a chill down the spines of everyone present.

They suddenly realized that this young puppeteer was probably playing a long game from the very beginning.

Fuzhou is probably just one corner of the chessboard.

"Master Cui."

Changqing suddenly spoke.

"If we win this battle, the Trinity Sect will owe you a favor."