Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

Feeling the strong wind coming from his side and rear, he didn't think twice and formed a hand seal.

"The character '艮' (Gen) signifies earth flowing into the wall!"

In an instant, under Zhuge Mingyue's control, the surrounding soil transformed into an inverted, constantly rotating clay bowl, firmly protecting her within it.

however--

Bang bang bang!!

A series of explosive explosions rang out!

With the aid of the exoskeleton armor, Tang Miaoxing leaped directly above Zhuge Mingyue the moment the earthen wall rose.

A single, instantaneous strike, unleashing a flurry of blows from above.

Chapter 82 presentation complete.

Zhuge Mingyue's earthen wall was strong enough to withstand swords and axes, and could even resist some spells.

Faced with Tang Miaoxing, who had received the amplification from the exoskeleton, it was like paper, instantly crumbling into countless fragments that scattered in all directions!

Amidst the flying debris, Tang Miaoxing's hand blade had already pierced through the defense, striking Zhuge Mingyue's fair neck with unparalleled precision.

Zhuge Mingyue felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, and before she could even utter a sound, she softly collapsed forward.

Tang Miaoxing also reached out a hand at the right moment and gently supported Zhuge Mingyue's swaying body, preventing her from falling to the ground in an embarrassing manner.

The entire process, from beginning to end, took only a flash.

The square was deathly silent.

Apart from a few top experts such as Zhang Jingqing, Meng Ye, and Ren Pingsheng, who saw the whole process clearly.

The others only saw a blur before their eyes as Tang Miaoxing left an afterimage in the same spot.

In the blink of an eye, the earthen wall rose and vanished instantly.

Then... Zhuge Mingyue collapsed into Tang Miaoxing's arms.

"Is it... over?"

"What...just happened?"

"I think... I didn't see anything clearly..."

"That speed...that power...no wonder so few have figured out the Tang Clan's methods..."

Whispers rose like a tide, and everyone looked on incredulously shocked and bewildered.

The competition began abruptly and ended decisively, almost a complete rout.

There were no fancy spell clashes, nor were there lengthy battles; only the combination of extreme speed and power to instantly defeat the enemy.

The combat capabilities of exoskeleton armor need no further explanation.

Tang Miaoxing handed the unconscious Zhuge Mingyue to the Wuhou Sect disciple who quickly stepped forward.

He bowed slightly to Zhuge Zhen, then silently retreated and stood behind Cui Ming.

The armor was removed, restoring him to his original state, as if the thunderous attack had nothing to do with him.

Zhuge Zhen looked at his daughter, who had been helped back by his disciple, his face showing no emotion, only his eyes growing increasingly profound.

He looked at Cui Ming again, and at the exoskeleton armor that had been removed from Tang Miaoxing and was now suspended in the air by invisible wires, his heart filled with turmoil.

Cui Ming surveyed the entire room, taking in the shock, fear, greed, and contemplation on everyone's faces.

He knew that from this day forward, the name of this exoskeleton armor would surely shake the entire world of superhumans.

Even so, this is not the main reason why he summoned these three factions today.

Cui Ming bowed to everyone present.

"Everyone, we've covered the advantages of this exoskeleton armor. Now let's talk about its disadvantages."

With a wave of his hand, Cui Ming sent the exoskeleton armor that had been suspended in the air flying to his front.

"I believe that those of you who have seen the previous demonstration must have some thoughts in your minds."

"With this exoskeleton armor, is it still necessary for us superhumans to practice external martial arts? Seven or eight years of hard training may not be as effective as wearing this armor for one second."

As soon as Cui Ming finished speaking, many people below echoed his words.

"Yeah! After watching it, I feel like I've wasted the first half of my life."

"Who can argue with that? Once you put on this armor, you'll have immense strength and be as fast as a ghost. What's the point of training ghosts then?"

The surrounding crowd burst into laughter at the opportune moment.

However, Cui Ming slowly shook his head, a meaningful smile appearing on his face.

"Gentlemen, if you think that way, you are sorely mistaken!"

His voice suddenly rose.

"What I want to tell everyone is that it is precisely because of this armor that we must practice diligently and assiduously. We cannot slack off; on the contrary, we must hone our external martial arts skills to an even higher level!"

"Only in this way can the power of this exoskeleton armor be brought to its fullest potential!"

"Well! Now you might ask, why?"

Cui Ming asked and answered himself, pointing to the exoskeleton armor in the air.

"Because using this armor is not without its costs."

"Firstly, it still consumes the user's own physical strength."

"Armor can only slow down the consumption and help you exert your strength better, but it does not generate power out of thin air. The root of the power still lies within yourself."

"The difference in the duration of continuous combat and the strength exerted by a physically strong person and a physically weak person wearing the same armor is like heaven and earth."

Cui Ming paused, giving everyone time to digest and understand, before throwing out an even more crucial point.

"Secondly, and more importantly."

"To activate the runes inscribed on the exoskeleton armor and achieve the speed and power enhancements you just witnessed."

"To achieve the effect of a second amplification, the user's Qi must be consumed! Moreover, the consumption is extremely large!"

"Imagine you are facing an enemy and you have the upper hand because of your armor, but you are unable to maintain the amplification state because of your insufficient Qi."

"What should be done if it ultimately leads to failure?"

Cui Ming's voice pulled everyone back to reality from their fantasies.

"This armor is indeed a powerful weapon, but it is also a magnifying glass."

"It can amplify your strengths, but it can also amplify your weaknesses."

"Those with an unstable foundation and weak Qi, even if they possess divine armor, will find it difficult to be of great use, and may even harm themselves by excessively drawing out Qi!"

This explanation was like a bucket of ice water, waking up many people who had been blinded by desire.

Yes, there's no such thing as a free lunch.

With such a huge increase, how could there be no corresponding sacrifice?

Meanwhile, the elders from various factions, who had initially felt somewhat uneasy, breathed a sigh of relief.

It's reasonable for things to have flaws and limitations.

If one could truly obtain this overwhelming power without any cost, that would be truly unsettling.

Moreover, this defect is completely within acceptable limits.

It could even be said that this is more of a balance, designed to prevent users from giving up their own training simply because of the convenience of the armor.

The atmosphere in the room gradually shifted from initial fervor and shock to deeper reflection.

Seeing that the desired effect had been achieved, Cui Ming stopped talking and turned his gaze to Zhang Jingqing, who was in the main seat.

Zhang Jingqing nodded slightly and said loudly.

"Master Cui has now clearly explained the advantages and disadvantages of this item."

"If you have any questions, we can discuss them further in the future."

That concludes today's demonstration.

"The three leaders of the Wuhou Sect, the Tiangong Hall, and the Mo Sect, as well as Hall Master Cui, please follow me into the inner hall for further discussion."

This is just a showcase of Tangmen's products; the main event is yet to come.

Important details regarding the division of interests and cooperation could not possibly be discussed in public.

Upon hearing this, everyone present, though reluctant, knew the rules.

Led by their respective sect leaders, the disciples gradually dispersed with mixed feelings, leaving only a few sects invited by the Tang Clan on the plaza.

Cui Ming put away the exoskeleton armor and exchanged a glance with Tang Miaoxing.

He then followed Zhang Jingqing, along with the three sect leaders Zhuge Zhen, Meng Ye, and Ren Pingsheng.

Together they entered a more secluded and hidden inner hall behind the main hall of Longhu Mountain.

The inner hall was decorated in a simple and ancient style, surrounded by sandalwood incense, which immediately made the atmosphere solemn.

As soon as the group sat down, Meng Ye from Tiangongtang was the first to lose his composure.

He was the most impatient of them all, his large, round eyes fixed on Cui Ming, and he asked the question directly.

"Hey kid! Stop keeping me in suspense! Your Tang Clan... haven't you already figured out an energy supply system compatible with that armor?!"

The person in the picture is Tang Miaoxing in his youth.

Chapter 83 The Situation of the Mo Sect

As the head of the Heavenly Craft Hall, Meng Ye is first and foremost a top-notch weapon-refining master.

His insight was naturally extremely sharp.

At first glance, he could tell that the exoskeleton armor was not simply driven by the user's own Qi.

The neatly shaped groove on the chest of the armor was far too conspicuous for him!