Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

"It's been shipped out."

"Thousand Faces said respectfully."

"As you instructed, Master, we will use the Osaka Division's channels to smuggle them into the interior of the pass."

Tian Xiaodie has received it and is currently disassembling and studying it.

Cui Ming nodded in satisfaction.

In the past six months, he has acquired a lot of good stuff through his connections with the Osaka Division.

Besides the usual food, medicine, and weaponry, there were some even more precious items.

For example, car engines, machine tool parts, and optical instruments.

These items were secretly transported back to Hunan Province by Cui Ming and given to Tian Xiaodie for research.

After Tian Xiaodie broke away from the Wuhou Sect and joined the Shenji Alliance.

He was able to fully unleash his potential, and was especially skilled at using mechanical devices.

The technology of Qiantu Automobile is truly advancing by leaps and bounds.

Especially with Cui Ming's far-sighted vision from the future, and his occasional ingenious ideas, she became completely fascinated with the path of automobile development.

Now, with these Japanese products as a reference, she should be able to develop something even better.

"Tell Tian Xiaodie that it doesn't need to be a complete copy."

Cui Ming tapped on the table.

"Take the essence and discard the dross."

Some of the Japanese equipment was indeed good, but some of it was poorly designed.

We must create something better than theirs, something more suitable for our Eastern Kingdom.”

Qianmian nodded, secretly making a mental note of it.

Cui Ming asked again.

"What about Xuanji Armor? How are things progressing between Ma Ben and Liang Wu?"

Qianmian pulled a report out of his hand.

"Ma Ben wrote that they have improved the third generation of Xuanji Armor, increasing energy utilization by 30% and making it more mobile."

However, there's a problem: a shortage of materials. Especially ley stones; they're being consumed too quickly, and our stocks are almost depleted.

Cui Ming frowned.

This earth vein stone has always been the core technology of the Divine Machine Alliance.

However, the reserves of this substance are indeed limited, and relying solely on the Earthly Wandering Immortals lineage for mining has resulted in slow progress.

It seems we still need to find a suitable alternative in this vast world.

"Let them continue their research."

Cui Ming touched his chin.

"I'll figure out a way to solve the materials problem."

Qianmian nodded and handed over a document at the same time.

"This is Bai Lian's latest research report. It's about the purple energy of the Curse Binding Society."

Cui Ming took it and looked at it carefully.

Bai Lian's research was very detailed.

He compared the purple energy extracted from Hayakawa Chihiro and the other two with the sample from the quack doctor's body a few years ago.

The results showed that although these energies came from different sources, they were extremely similar in nature.

This purple energy remains highly active and can continue to exist even after the host dies.

The even more astonishing discovery is that these purple energies can be superimposed.

Bai Lian discovered this while conducting experiments using two portions of purple energy extracted from different individuals.

After the two portions of energy are simultaneously introduced into a container.

Instead of repelling each other, these two energies quickly merged together.

The fused purple energy not only nearly doubled in activity, but also significantly increased in energy intensity.

He wrote at the end of the report.

"Master, the characteristics of this purple energy remind me of the Gu techniques of western Hunan."

It's like putting a bunch of Gu worms in a jar and letting them fight each other. The one that survives in the end is the strongest Gu worm, combining the strengths of all the others.

Could these purple energies be the same? Is this Great God of the Cursed Guild also cultivating the strongest 'God Lord'?

After reading the report, Cui Ming remained silent for a long time.

Raising Gu...

If that's the case, then Omikami's purpose is quite intriguing.

It used purple energy to cultivate many gods. If these gods were to become aware of this characteristic of purple energy...

And the one who survives the battle that leads to them killing each other will inevitably become the strongest.

only...

Judging from the current situation of the Curse Binding Society, these deities may not even know that the energy they frequently use has such a wonderful application.

Otherwise, these gods who possess a large amount of purple energy...

They would probably start fighting each other immediately, and it would be impossible for them to cooperate like Hayakawa Chihiro did.

Moreover, what is the purpose of this Great God who went to such lengths to cultivate this strongest being?

Cui Ming suddenly remembered the Yellow Springs Formation developed by Ryūjū Kōji.

The ultimate purpose of that formation was to create a perfect body for Long Juhao to possess.

Could this idea have been inspired by Omikami?

Is this mysterious Great God also cultivating a body capable of bearing all of his power?

Cui Ming thought about it more and more and it seemed very possible.

Over the years, the Curse Binding Society has been searching for cultivation techniques capable of containing purple energy: the Reverse Rebirth Triple Stage of the Three Ones Sect, the Golden Core of Longhu Mountain, the Inner Core of Wudang...

These techniques can all strengthen the physical body and allow people to break through their limits.

If the Great God could obtain these techniques, coupled with the enhancement of purple energy...

"The Hall Master?"

The voice of a thousand faces interrupted his thoughts.

Cui Ming came to his senses.

"what happened?"

Qian handed him the last report in his hand.

"News has come from the Osaka Division that Shinichiro Sawada has made the arrangements."

After arriving in the island nation, we will first settle in Osaka and then attend the board meeting of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce.

Several heads of major conglomerates will also be present, along with several members of parliament.

Cui Ming sighed and nodded.

"understood."

It's too early to think about these things now; we still need to gather more intelligence.

He paused, then continued.

"Tell Sawada not to make a big fuss about it."

"I'll say I'm Yamashita Tomoyuki's cousin, a military advisor for the 37th Regiment. I went to Japan for study and observation, and only incidentally to discuss the Empire's economic issues."

Qianmian agreed and turned to make the arrangements.

Cui Ming looked out the window again.

Island country.

There were too many secrets there that he wanted to explore.

The secrets of the Cursed Guild, the source of purple energy, and the true face of the Great God.

And those tycoons and members of parliament—if we can infiltrate them, we can weaken the Japanese army's war-making capabilities at their root.

Soon, he will set foot on that land.

In the days that followed, Cui Ming lived a very fulfilling life.

While busy handling the affairs of the 37th Regiment, he was also preparing for his departure.

Li Muxuan was disguised by Qianmian as Yamashita Fengwu and put in charge of the daily work of the 37th Regiment.

After this period of training, the young man is no longer as impetuous as he used to be, and has become calm and capable.

Cui Ming explained the joint team's operating model, key contacts, and emergency plans, instructing him to contact him through secret channels at any time if needed.

Zhao Pingshan and Zhao Tianhai continued to be in charge of logistics and smuggling.

Their task was simple: maintain existing trade routes, expand sources of supplies, and remain discreet to avoid being exposed.

After receiving Cui Ming's notification, Yong En rushed over immediately and began preparing for the trip to the island nation.

She was originally Japanese and knew the customs and traditions there very well.

Incidentally, she could also help Cui Ming familiarize himself with Japanese etiquette, practice obscure Japanese words, and even prepare several suitable outfits.

Bai Lian continued his research on purple energy.

He compiled all his research materials into a book, intending to take it to the island nation for further research.

Some of the extracted purple energy was also carefully sealed and placed into a specially made sac.