Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

If there is any regret, it is that I can no longer continue my cultivation as a living person, continue to follow the sect leader, and attain immortality.

but...

"Master."

He Ming suddenly spoke, his voice calm.

"We are already dead. It is a miracle that we can live a little longer."

"If the sect leader feels that our existence will bring trouble to the sect, we... are willing to dissipate on our own."

The other disciples' spirits nodded, but the reluctance in their eyes was hard to hide.

Zuo Ruotong's body trembled slightly.

He looked at these disciples, each one of whom he had personally examined and recruited, each one of whom had listened to his lectures, and each one of whom was the future of his Sanyi Sect.

Now that they are dead, they are still thinking of him, their leader.

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

Zuo Ruotong said in a deep voice, his voice unusually tinged with anger.

“You died for the sect, and even in death you continue to guard the mountain gate. How can I, Zuo Ruotong, stand idly by and watch you vanish?”

"I have spent my entire life cultivating the Tao, seeking to attain enlightenment and ascend to immortality. But what use is ascension to immortality if I cannot even protect my own disciples?"

He Ming and the others had red eyes. Although the dead do not shed tears, their emotions could not be concealed.

Cui Ming watched quietly from the side without saying a word.

He was thinking.

The existence of these Trinity Gate ghosts is indeed a problem.

The Yellow Springs Formation has completely collapsed; the patterns that made up the formation have all weathered away and disappeared, making it unusable.

The only thing that might still be useful is Koji Ryūjū's memories.

But he was devoured by Wuming, and all the knowledge about the Yellow Springs Array and the secret techniques about the soul were stored in Wuming's consciousness.

But the problem is, how is Cui Ming going to explain all this to Zuo Ruotong?

Could it be that "my subordinate devoured Koji's soul, and now he has all the secrets in his mind"?

This involves the nameless man's special abilities, the demon sword Hirumaru, and too many other things that cannot be revealed.

Chapter 241 The Arrangements for the Dead

At this moment, Cui Ming was in a state of great inner turmoil.

Although if we leave these souls of the Three Ones Sect alone, they will eventually dissipate due to the exhaustion of their internal energy.

However, if it is discovered by outsiders, it could easily lead to unnecessary trouble.

Especially for those older members of the Extraordinary Ones, who wouldn't want to protect their family for a little longer?

Cui Ming turned his gaze to those resolute faces.

But if left unattended, who can guarantee that the souls of these Trinity disciples won't encounter some problems?

If their souls themselves malfunction, they will ultimately return to nothingness...

Those who gave everything to protect the Trinity Gate did not deserve such an end.

Cui Ming met Zuo Ruotong's gaze.

Zuo Ruotong's eyes held pleading, expectation, and hesitation.

He knew his request was unreasonable.

Cui Ming has already helped the Sanyi Sect defeat the powerful enemy and break the great formation.

It's really unreasonable to worry about these lost souls now.

But he really had no other choice.

"Master Cui."

Zuo Ruotong suddenly spoke, her voice low and solemn.

He straightened his robes and bowed deeply to Cui Ming.

Cui Ming was startled and quickly stepped aside to avoid it.

"What is Master Zuo doing?"

"Zuo is shameless."

Zuo Ruotong straightened up and looked directly at Cui Ming.

"If Master Cui has a way to save the lives of my disciples..."

"Even if it's just to let them live a little longer! I, Zuo, am willing to swear as the leader of the Sanyi Sect that I owe Hall Master Cui a huge favor."

"In the future, if Hall Master Cui has any orders, all of us in the Sanyi Sect will obey them without question."

Cui Ming remained silent.

He understood the weight of Zuo Ruotong's words.

Given Zuo Ruotong's arrogance and the status of the Sanyi Sect in the world of supernatural beings.

It was no easy feat to get this Great Immortal to humbly beg.

The souls of those disciples were also stunned.

They never expected that the sect leader would go to such lengths for them.

"Sect Leader, you mustn't!"

He Ming said urgently.

"We are already dead, how can we let you..."

"shut up."

Zuo Ruotong interrupted him, her tone leaving no room for argument.

"You died for the sect, so the sect must take full responsibility for you."

He turned to Cui Ming and bowed again.

“Master Cui, I know this is a difficult matter. But I truly have no other choice.”

"These disciples protected my mountain gate in life and guarded my sect in death. If I were to watch them vanish, I would never be at peace for the rest of my life."

"Please, Master Cui... help my Sanyi Sect one more time."

Cui Ming looked at him, then at the souls of his disciples, and sighed inwardly.

He recalled how, on the mountainside platform, the spirits of the Trinity Sect, knowing they were already dead, still stepped forward and used their spirits to stop the crazed spirits of the Quanxing Sect.

They could have ignored everything and let the Yellow Springs Formation do as it pleased.

But for the sake of their beliefs, they chose to rebel and to protect.

Such a person should not have met such an end.

"Master Zuo."

Cui Ming spoke slowly.

"This matter... requires careful consideration."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Zuo Ruotong's eyes.

"What Master Cui means is..."

Cui Ming waved his hand.

I can't give you any guarantees right now.

"But their existence is indeed unique. If a suitable method could be found, perhaps they could continue to exist. However..."

He looked at Wuming, who remained expressionless, but a thought came through the mental link.

"Koji's memories contain methods for stabilizing the soul, but it takes time."

Cui Ming nodded slightly and continued.

"But this will take time, and it will also require some... special conditions."

"I cannot go into too much detail for now, but please rest assured, Master Zuo, I will do my best."

Zuo Ruotong gave Cui Ming a deep look but did not ask any further questions.

He understood that Cui Ming must have his reasons for saying that.

As extraordinary individuals, everyone has secrets they don't want to reveal.

"Thank you, Master Cui."

Zuo Ruotong said solemnly.

"Regardless of the outcome, I, Zuo, will always remember this kindness."

Cui Ming waved his hand and turned to look at the souls of his disciples.

"How are you feeling now? Is there anything unstable in your soul?"

He Ming and the others exchanged glances and shook their heads.

"Reporting to Hall Master Cui, I am feeling alright so far."

He Ming continued.

"The cultivation technique is running smoothly, and my soul is stable, but..."

"Just what?"

"I just always feel like there's a layer separating me from this world."

Another young disciple, Wang Hun, chimed in.

"They can see and hear, but they cannot touch physical objects or be touched by living people."