Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

Completely dressed, Cui Ming clapped his hands while hovering in the air.

"Then it's settled. Master Zuo will be in charge of the performance, I'll handle the logistics and the final operation, and Wugensheng will be in charge of cleaning up the traitors. We'll meet again in three months."

Zuo Ruotong and Wugensheng both nodded.

Before Wugensheng could react, he felt a tremendous force strike him, a flash of white light appeared before his eyes, and he was sent flying as if riding on clouds.

He crashed heavily in front of the main hall of the Sanyi Gate, rolled several times, and landed right in front of Mei Jinfeng, Xia Liuqing and others!

"Sect Leader!"

"Sect Leader, what's wrong?"

After landing, Wugensheng had only one last thought in his mind.

What grudge could they possibly have?

*Pfft!* He spat out a mouthful of blood.

Wugensheng collapsed into Mei Jinfeng's arms.

……

Let's go back to the present.

Trinity Gate.

After three months apart, Wugensheng's face showed less dejection, and his eyes were clearer.

His legs had long since recovered, and Cui Ming kept his promise and helped him dispel the power of the pill's devouring effect.

Three months later, Zuo Ruotong no longer looked old and frail.

As planned, the Three Ones Sect had become increasingly ineffective over the past three months—patrols had become lax, supplies were scarce, and occasionally, cries of agony could be heard from the mountaintop. The scouts saw this and were secretly pleased; the news had already spread throughout the entire world of supernatural beings.

"Master Zuo."

Cui Ming clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"There's new information from Qianmian's side."

Cui Ming took out a scroll, unfolded it, and laid it on the table.

It was a hand-drawn map, covered with densely packed symbols.

"The Curse Binding Society sent three groups of people this time."

Cui Ming pointed to the markings on the map.

"The first batch is the vanguard, who have already infiltrated the interior of the pass, disguised as a caravan, and are now in Jinan."

The second batch, the main force, led by two "spirit masters," has arrived in Northeast China and is coordinating with the Kwantung Army. The third batch is the reserve force, remaining on the mainland awaiting orders.

Wugensheng came over to take a look.

What are these red dots?

"There may be a threat within the Quanxing."

Cui Ming paid no attention to the fact that the person in front of him was the leader of Quanxing.

"In the past three months, I have established an intelligence network in various places. Not only the Japanese, but also many Quanxing people have been found along the way."

So as soon as those people from the Curse Binding Society entered the country, I was targeted. I knew where they lived, who they contacted, and what they said.

Wugensheng gasped.

Zuo Ruotong remained calm and pointed to several locations on the map, asking questions.

"Are these the places they're targeting?"

Cui Ming nodded.

"Yes. Besides the Sanyi Sect, they are also gathering information about Longhu Mountain, Wudang, and Quanzhen. It seems that the Curse Binding Society wants more than just the Reverse Life Triple Rejuvenation."

Wugensheng frowned.

What are they trying to do?

"I want to establish a complete system for 'becoming a god'."

"Based on the intelligence I have gathered, I have roughly deduced the Curse Binding Society's plan. They use that purple energy to cultivate the 'God Lord,' and then use the 'God Lord' to control the believers."

However, the purple energy is too damaging to the physical body, and the 'gods' cultivated from it don't live long. Therefore, they have been searching for a way for a person to 'perfectly bear' this energy.

Zuo Ruotong suddenly realized.

"So they set their sights on various martial arts styles."

"Yes. The Golden Core of Longhu Mountain, the Inner Core of Wudang, the Dual Cultivation of Life and Nature of Quanzhen, and the Reverse Life Triple Cultivation of Sanyi Sect are all top-level techniques that can strengthen the physical body."

"The Curse Binding Society wants to fuse various schools of martial arts into one and create a 'method to become a god'."

Wugensheng was dumbfounded.

"Are they crazy?"

"He's not crazy, he's just too ambitious."

Cui Ming put away the map.

"But this is good for us. The more greedy they are, the more they will invest. Once they send all their men over, we'll wipe them all out in one fell swoop."

Zuo Ruotong asked.

When exactly will we take action?

Cui Ming thought for a moment.

"In half a month. By then, those 'gods' should be in place, and the main force of the Curse Binding Society should be assembled. We'll set up a trap at the Trinity Gate and let them attack. Once they're trapped, we'll close the door and beat them."

He looked at Wugensheng.

"How about your side? How's the cleanup of the mole going?"

Wugensheng grinned.

"Don't worry, Master Cui. I personally took charge over these three months, and with Brother Gao's assistance, we dealt with quite a few traitors."

The rest either went into hiding or fled to the Japanese side. The Quanxing faction is now as clean as a blank sheet of paper.

Cui Ming nodded.

"That's good. When the war starts, you and the True Ones will be in charge of the outer perimeter. Make sure no one escapes."

Wu Gensheng patted his chest and guaranteed it.

The three discussed some more details and didn't part ways until late at night.

Before leaving, Cui Ming walked to the side of the bunker, where a person was waiting for him.

It was during the previous battle that, in order to cover Si Chong, Liang Ting stabbed out his left eye.

Later, after treatment by the Divine Machine Alliance, Shuiyun was fitted with a special prosthetic eye.

"Senior Brother Shuiyun."

Cui Ming greeted him.

Are you used to using the prosthetic eye?

Shuiyun nodded, raised her hand and pressed it against her left eye, and a pale golden light shone from her prosthetic eye.

"I'm used to it."

Shuiyun felt somewhat grateful to Cui Ming.

"Moreover, this eye is much better than the original one. Not only does it allow me to see more clearly, but it has also given me a unique skill. I really owe it all to Master Cui!"

Cui Ming smiled.

This is a prosthetic eye that he designed himself. It can be powered by the Xuanji Armor and can also be used as a trump card in critical moments.

For Shuiyun, this could be considered a blessing in disguise.

Chapter 248 Cuckoo in the Nest

Shandong Province, outside Jinan City.

A horse-drawn carriage slowly moved along the official road.

The carriage looked ordinary, no different from those used by traveling caravans.

But the two horses pulling the carriage were exceptionally fine, with crisp hoofbeats and steady steps.

Inside the carriage, a middle-aged man dressed in a gray kimono sat cross-legged.

He had a thin face, narrow eyes, and a faint purple line between his eyebrows.

This person is named Hayakawa Chihiro, and is the seventh-ranked "God Master" in the Curse Binding Society, specializing in detection and tracking.

His special ability is called "Soul Eye," which allows him to sense soul fluctuations within a hundred-foot radius.

With this ability, he found countless superhumans hiding in various places for the Curse Binding Society, and also eliminated countless spies who had infiltrated the society.

However, at this moment, Hayakawa Chihiro had a furrowed brow.

From the moment he set foot on the land of the East, he vaguely sensed a strange gaze upon him.

That gaze was elusive, ever-present yet impossible to pinpoint its source.

With the "Soul Eye" fully activated, all soul fluctuations within a radius of a hundred feet can be seen.

The ordinary farmers' figures were faint and dim;

Those who were traveling merchants were slightly better off;

There were several newly awakened supernatural beings in a distant village, their movements chaotic.

There were no abnormalities.

Or is it just my imagination?

Hayakawa Chihiro closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

No! It's not an illusion!