Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

Pi Laoyao's fate was even worse.

She is skilled in using poison, but is not strong in close combat.

But the short swords didn't give her a chance to poison them; six swords pierced her palms and ankles, and six swords sealed her major acupoints.

The last two swords hovered three inches in front of her, their tips trembling slightly.

The two were lifted up by the short sword like puppets and floated shakily in front of Cui Ming.

"Old Demon Pi, you're such a silly meteor, aren't you..."

Cui Ming looked at the two of them, his tone calm.

"It's one thing to come without saying hello. But to leave without even saying goodbye is incredibly impolite."

The stunned meteor was deathly pale and speechless.

Pi Laoyao gritted his teeth and spat, staring intently at Cui Ming.

"Cui Ming! If you want to kill me, then kill me. Why humiliate me like this!"

"kill?"

Cui Ming shook his head.

"Are you two still of use?"

He raised his hand and made a pressing motion.

Fine runes appeared on the short sword, and the power of Dan Shi flowed along the sword and into the two people's bodies.

The two men froze, their eyes quickly losing their light, like puppets whose souls had been ripped out.

Cui Ming stopped looking at them and turned to look at Wugensheng.

"Wugensheng, it seems your authority as the leader of Quanxing Sect isn't all that impressive after all."

Wugensheng's expression darkened slightly.

He certainly saw the two old demons fleeing.

The Quanxing group is a mob; when things are going well, they're like wolves and tigers, but when things are going badly, they each have their own agendas—that's perfectly normal.

But being captured by Cui Ming in front of him was tantamount to slapping him in the face.

What's more troublesome is that Cui Ming's move completely disrupted his rhythm.

He originally intended to fight Cui Ming quickly, force him to retreat or kill the leader of the Divine Machine Alliance, and then plan his next move.

But Cui Ming didn't take the bait at all; instead, he went to deal with the smaller fry.

The key point is... Wu Gensheng had personally witnessed the strength of this Hall Master Cui in Shenji City.

Thinking of its imposing presence, like a crescent moon falling to earth, he had little confidence in taking down this giant Buddha.

In that brief moment of distraction, a cry of surprise came from the direction of the mountain path.

The dozens of Shenji Alliance disciples, who were originally wearing cloaks to cover their bodies, have gradually made their way to the mountain path under the cover of Zhao Tianhai's manipulation of gravity and countless rock spikes.

With the puppet soldiers controlled by Zhang Xuan clearing the way, they finally removed their cloaks and revealed their true faces.

More than ten elite disciples of the Sanyi Sect, with Chengzhen and Changqing as their spearheads, quickly defeated several Quanxing members blocking the mountain pass.

They have broken through the barrier at the mountain pass and stormed up the mountain path!

These people moved extremely quickly.

They were originally the elite of the Sanyi Sect who went out to scout, each of them possessing extraordinary skills. Moreover, at this moment, they were concerned about the safety of the sect and showed no mercy in their attacks.

The Quanxing members at the mountain pass were already struggling to move due to Zhao Tianhai's gravity, and when they were suddenly attacked, they were almost instantly defeated.

Chengzhen's palms flew, white light emanating from their edges, and with each strike, someone fell.

Changqing followed closely behind, filling in the gaps and making improvements for Chengzhen.

The small team of more than ten people cut through the mountain path like a sharp knife, heading straight for the sect.

The entire formation was thrown into chaos.

Those seasoned veterans, sensing the unfavorable situation, had already begun to retreat.

Some people pretended to fight Zhao Tianhai, but in reality they fought and retreated simultaneously.

Someone pretended to be injured and fell to the ground, secretly making their way towards the mountain path;

Even worse, some people simply turn around and run away without saying a word.

Wugensheng glanced at it and cursed inwardly.

But he remained expressionless and instead smiled at Cui Ming.

"Master Cui, you have a good method. In that case, let's meet again another day."

Before he finished speaking, he swayed and ignored Cui Ming, turning and rushing up the mountain.

It moved at an extremely fast speed, like a white shadow flashing past.

As soon as he made that move, the rest of the Quanxing followed suit, as if receiving a signal.

Xia Liuqing protected Mei Jinfeng and Gu Jiting, and followed closely behind Wugensheng.

In just a few breaths, most of the Quanxing members on the platform had left.

Only a few unlucky souls remained, entangled by the Divine Machine Alliance, and Pi Laoyao and Dai Liuxing, pinned down by short swords.

Cui Ming did not pursue them.

He watched Wugensheng's departing figure and slowly shook his head.

"Clean up the battlefield."

"Take away what is usable, and dispose of the bodies in a centralized manner."

The members of the Divine Machine Alliance responded and sprang into action.

The Zhao brothers began to deal with the Quanxing members who were suppressed by gravity, Zhang Xuan directed the puppet bees to collect the spoils of war, and Wuming stood on high ground to keep watch.

Li Muxuan walked over, supported by two disciples, and said in a low voice.

"Sir, why don't you give chase?"

"What's the point of chasing after them?"

Cui Ming countered with a question.

"A life-or-death struggle against Wugen? A desperate fight to the death against Liang Ting?"

Li Muxuan was speechless.

"Our objective has been achieved."

Cui Ming looked up at the mountain.

"The Sanyi Gate was not breached, but the Quanxing Sect suffered heavy casualties and captured several valuable prisoners."

"As for Wugensheng..."

"It would be best if he died at Zuo Ruotong's hands."

"If you don't die, you'll have another chance in the future."

Cui Ming paused, then added.

"Besides, do you really think Zuo Ruotong is in seclusion at such a crucial moment?"

Li Muxuan suddenly realized.

Yes.

Zuo Ruotong, the leader of the Sanyi Sect, is at the peak of the second level of the Reverse Life Triple Realm, a being who seems to be a banished immortal in the mortal world.

With him around, even if Wugensheng went up the mountain, he wouldn't gain any advantage.

"Then we..."

"Walk up slowly."

Cui Ming said calmly.

"Give Sanyimen some time, and put some pressure on Wugensheng as well."

He raised his hand and summoned the two, Pi Laoyao and Pi Laoyao, with his short swords held against them as they floated over.

"Clean them up, put them in the food bag, and then we'll go up the mountain."

……

The battle in front of Trinity Gate was nearing its end.

When Cui Ming and the others arrived leisurely, they found the place in complete disarray.

The stone steps of the mountain gate were broken, the walls were damaged, and dozens of corpses lay scattered on the ground, some from the Sanyi Sect and some from the Quanxing Sect.

But the defenses of Sanyi Gate are still intact.

Led by Lu Jin and Lu Wang, the disciples guarded the entrance to the main hall. Although everyone was injured, their formation remained intact.

Shuiyun, severely injured, retreated to the side to recuperate, while Si Chong sat cross-legged on the ground, his body shrouded in white light, healing his wounds.

The most crucial part is the center of the main hall.

Zuo Ruotong stood there, her blue robe spotless.

His face was calm, his eyes slightly closed, as if the killing around him had nothing to do with him.

But no one dared to approach him even when he was ten feet away.

Liang Ting and Wu Gensheng stood opposite him.

Both of them were injured.

Liang Ting's chest armor was shattered, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth;

Wugensheng's white robes were stained red, and his left arm hung limply at his sides.

But their fighting spirit remained undiminished, and instead burned even brighter.

"As expected of the Great Ying Immortal, I have long admired you, Immortal Zuo."