Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

"Those guys from the Divine Machine Alliance! Where is your Hall Master Cui?!"

None of the members of the Divine Machine Alliance intended to pay any attention to Si Chong.

The brothers Zhao Pingshan and Zhao Tianhai led most of the disciples of the Divine Machine Alliance to begin constructing defensive fortifications on the mountain path.

Zhang Xuan, Li Muxuan, and the other unnamed individuals completely ignored Si Chong.

Seeing that no one from the Divine Machine Alliance paid any attention to him, Si Chong gradually turned red.

Just as he was about to lash out, Chengzhen grabbed Sicheng's shoulder.

He glanced at Chengzhen with reddened eyes, but Chengzhen simply shook his head solemnly at him.

"Uncle-Master, trust Hall Master Cui and the others. If the Divine Machine Alliance really has other intentions, Changqing and I won't be able to get back in time to provide assistance."

It turns out that after the Zhao brothers, Zhao Pingshan and Zhao Tianhai, and Zhang Xuan were sent out of Fuzhou City by Cui Ming...

Following the information provided by Cui Ming, they made direct contact with the reconnaissance team from the Sanyi Gate.

Therefore, Chengzhen and other elite disciples of the Sanyi Sect were able to come to provide support together with Cui Ming and others.

Otherwise, there probably wouldn't be many surviving disciples of the Sanyi Sect today.

Inside the barrier.

Cui Ming was interrupted by Zuo Ruotong's angry shout, but he did not show any annoyance. Instead, he let out a long sigh of relief.

He gently waved his folding fan, and a look of "I'm so happy" appeared on his face.

But then, his eyes narrowed, the curve of his lips slightly changed, and his back straightened.

In the blink of an eye, his demeanor returned to its previous polite and composed state.

It was as if he himself had not been the one who had spoken so bluntly and scathingly.

This swift and seamless transition startled both Zuo Ruotong and Wugensheng within the barrier.

Zuo Ruotong's face was still somewhat dark, but seeing Cui Ming's behavior, she couldn't help but give him a strange sidelong glance, and then she also let out a breath of stale air.

The shame and anger that had been stirred up by Cui Ming's bluntness dissipated somewhat under the other party's composed and controlled demeanor.

As a senior practitioner with many years of cultivation, once his mind calmed down, his thoughts began to turn.

Master Cui's reckless intrusion into my innate Qi barrier was probably not just for a lecture or to have a good verbal exchange.

Zuo Ruotong thought to herself.

Although this person's words were sharp and even deliberately provocative, upon closer examination, the core of his words did indeed reveal his intention to enlighten himself and dispel his confusion.

Originally, he had a "what's the use" attitude, willing to do anything to prove what he believed in.

All of that vanished with Cui Ming's words.

However, Cui Ming's willingness to risk being misunderstood and force his way through the barrier suggests he must have other motives.

Zuo Ruotong looked up at Cui Ming and spoke in a deep voice, her tone much calmer.

"Master Cui's visit here is surely not just to lecture me, is it?"

Upon hearing this, Cui Ming, who had regained his composure, raised his eyes in surprise and looked at Zuo Ruotong, sighing inwardly.

As expected of a seasoned veteran, he realized it so quickly.

Cui Ming didn't delay any longer, and disregarded Wu Gensheng's presence beside him, and spoke directly.

"Master Zuo, you are wise. I have risked my life to intrude because I have something important to tell you."

Cui Ming's expression turned serious, he gestured with his folding fan, and his tone became solemn.

"According to the secret report we just received from the Divine Machine Alliance, the Japanese infiltrator team is about to arrive at the Sanyimen area."

Zuo Ruotong frowned, knowing that Cui Ming had more to say.

As expected, Cui Ming continued.

"Before that, in order to clear obstacles and create chaos for their team of superhumans."

"The Japanese even went so far as to spend a great deal of resources to bring in a Japanese air squadron."

Cui Ming paused for a moment, then spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Fortunately, only nine bombers were deployed this time to carry out bombing missions against the main buildings of Sanyi Gate and the mountain road area. Four fighters were responsible for escort and reconnaissance."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Ruotong's pupils suddenly contracted.

They were not only surprised that the Japanese had mobilized so many people to deal with their Sanyimen.

They were even more surprised that the Divine Machine Alliance had obtained this first-hand intelligence so quickly.

This means that the Shenji Alliance had planted its own spies right under the noses of the Japanese, or that it possessed an intelligence network that no one could have imagined.

The shock of the news was so great that even Wu Gensheng, who had maintained a playful expression, lost his relaxed demeanor and his eyes narrowed slightly.

"This is firsthand information passed on by our intelligence agents who were planted within the Japanese ranks."

Cui Ming did not hide anything about this, and his tone was very certain.

"Furthermore, it has been verified by multiple parties within our Divine Machine Alliance, making it highly credible."

Zuo Ruotong's face darkened completely.

Bombers? Nine of them?

Such a display is beyond what one would expect from the current state of the Sanyi Sect and its disciples.

Even at their peak, ordinary superhuman methods were insufficient to counter aerial attacks.

The protective array might hold out for a while, but if the bombardment continues, the sect's foundation may be jeopardized...

Zuo Ruotong's mind raced, and just as she was about to ask for details, she heard a hurried voice from the side.

"Wait! Wait, wait, wait!!!"

The one who spoke was Wugensheng.

The calm smile on the face of the Quanxing Sect leader had vanished, replaced by a hint of urgency.

He finally understood.

After Cui Ming appeared in the barrier, he ignored him and directly revealed such important military information to Zuo Ruotong.

Having heard so much important news, if he didn't make a statement now, he might really have no chance of getting out of this barrier.

after all...

From the moment Cui Ming appeared, Wu Gensheng felt a chill run down the back of his neck.

It was as if a butcher's knife was constantly waving back and forth on the back of his neck, making him shudder.

Now, Zuo Ruotong has learned that the Japanese are about to launch an air raid, and the Sanyi Gate is in imminent danger.

Meanwhile, he, as the leader of the Quanxing Sect, was leading a large force of Quanxing members to besiege the Sanyi Sect.

If Wugensheng doesn't quickly explain himself clearly, he will be convicted of "colluding with the Japanese and working together from within and without."

In his rage, Zuo Ruotong didn't know whether the others in the Quanxing Sect were dead or alive.

In any case, since he was born without roots, there was absolutely no way he could escape from Zuo Ruotong and Cui Ming.

Wugensheng made a quick decision, raised his hand to signal, and spoke faster.

"Left Sect Leader, Hall Master Cui, please hear me out."

He looked at Zuo Ruotong, his expression unusually serious.

"I have another purpose in leading my people to the Sanyi Gate this time."

Zuo Ruotong looked at him coldly, without saying a word.

Wugensheng continued.

"I believe you both understand that the Quanxing sect is a mixed bag."

"Many people are more inclined to side with the Japanese, living only for money and profit, and the greater good of the country is not worth mentioning to them."

His tone was flat, yet tinged with sarcasm.

"Although I am the leader of Quanxing, it is not impossible for me to be killed by my subordinates if I go against the will of the majority."

"So, I simply went with the flow."

Wugensheng shrugged.

“They directly led those who were most enthusiastic and the most eager to attack the Sanyi Gate to come and ‘die.’”

He glanced at the chaotic battle scene faintly visible outside the barrier and said calmly.

“Even if I don’t guide them, this group will most likely gather on their own and come to surround the Sanyi Gate.”

"I just didn't expect that some busybodies would spread the news to most of the Quanxing people in the Eastern Kingdom through Granny Liu's dream."

"That's why all the Quanxing people in the entire Eastern Kingdom are flocking here."

Zuo Ruotong's eyes flickered slightly, but she did not respond immediately, as if she was judging the truthfulness of his words.

Cui Ming suddenly spoke, his tone calm.

"Does Master Wugensheng mean that you brought Quanxing here to use the Sanyi Sect to eliminate the rebels?"

"And while we're at it, let's also eliminate those pro-Japanese, profit-driven traitors and lackeys here?"

Wugensheng looked at Cui Ming and nodded.

"That's one way to understand it. Of course, I also have my own selfish motives."

"I am indeed interested in the Triple Rebirth of the Three Ones Sect."

"But more than the cultivation techniques, I would rather see the Quanxing sect become a tool in the hands of the Japanese devils, harming our own homeland."

Wugensheng swallowed hard and added.

"Besides, if I were really colluding with the Japanese, we would be working together from the inside and outside."

"Why bother showing yourself in person and putting yourself in danger?"

"Wouldn't it be safer to guide them secretly and reap the benefits without lifting a finger?"