Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

After leaving the Great Struggle Peak, the other brothers could not help but voice their discontent: “Are we really going to let this go?”

“Since Senior Brother has said so, let’s just do as he suggests.”

“Senior Brother has been in confinement for months, by the time his punishment is over, the event will be cold news. Who knows, Ning Zhuo might have already run off!”

“If he was only greedy for wealth, that’d be one thing. But he’s deceived our Junior Sister’s feelings and taken advantage of her; how can we stand for it?!”

Lao De smiled slightly: “Senior Brother is just worried we would tarnish the reputation of the Ten Thousand Medicine Sect.”

“Well then, let’s do this. We won’t make any overt moves, not even secret talks with those outsider cultivators, or even hints in private.”

“We’ll only spread rumors! In my opinion, Ning Zhuo has risen too fast. He started with a ranking of a mere two hundred-plus in the Cave Mansion, and now he’s leapt to the top ten.”

“During the last battle, was his quick victory over Chang Yan a true reflection of his strength?”

“I think there are quite a few people who share my doubts!”

“All we need to do is start a rumor, and we should be able to incite others to challenge Ning Zhuo on their own.”

The others, hearing this, all had their eyes light up and profusely praised the idea.

“Good plan, good plan indeed.”

“This method is great; we don’t have to get our own hands dirty, just blow some wind.”

“Even if they investigate, they won’t trace it back to us.”

Little Struggle Peak, Martial Arts Arena.

Ning Zhuo and Hanzhou were sparring.

But unlike before, Hanzhou was at a disadvantage, while Ning Zhuo firmly held the upper hand.

The reason for all this was the strings of Mechanical Arms and legs floating around Ning Zhuo.

Like floating hands, these limbs could levitate in mid-air as well.

Ning Zhuo controlled them, constantly deploying Martial Arts techniques like Frost Freeze Fist and using those Mechanical legs to deliver Old Cold Leg strikes.

If Hanzhou had to face just two hands and two feet, things might have been manageable. But the problem was that he faced an onslaught from ten hands and ten legs simultaneously!

Hanzhou appeared as if he was being attacked by a mob, only able to constantly retreat, seeking to create distance and look for openings.

But to his amazement, he found that Ning Zhuo’s Mechanism Control Art was of an exceedingly high level; controlling these Mechanical limbs was as natural as breathing, with impeccable formation and synergy. There wasn’t a single rash move, leaving no openings at all!

“Stop, stop for a moment,” Hanzhou finally called out, overwhelmed by the barrage and signaling for a pause.

Ning Zhuo, not quite satisfied, said, “Brother Hanzhou, I’ve yet to master the controls. I had many insights just now, and perhaps I can use these Mechanisms to display a different set of Bitter Cold Martial Arts.”

A twitch ran through the corner of Hanzhou’s eye.

He sincerely exclaimed, “Daoist Fellow Ning Zhuo, I never imagined that your Mechanism Control Art would be so powerful, even stronger than your Martial Arts, no, your Five Elements Magic!”

Having traveled far and wide, Hanzhou had broadened his horizons. After personally crossing hands with Ning Zhuo and experiencing his Mechanical Techniques, he immediately revised his opinion and evaluation of Ning Zhuo in his mind.

“So it turns out Daoist Fellow Ning Zhuo has been hiding his true skills, which isn’t his Five Elements Magic at all.”

This was quite different from what the outside world had estimated!

“In that case, Brother Hanzhou, why don’t you take a short rest before we continue?” Ning Zhuo’s smile was as warm as a spring breeze.

Hanzhou wasn’t keen on continuing their spar, but under the influence of Ning Zhuo’s Buddha Heart Demon Seal, no, his smile, he eventually nodded his head in agreement.

Watching Ning Zhuo control the Mechanical Arms and legs on his own, seriously training, occasionally pausing to frown and contemplate, Hanzhou couldn’t help but look forward to the day Ning Zhuo would showcase this power to the public.

“Heh, heh, heh.” Amused by the thought, he couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Ning Zhuo’s ears twitched as he heard Hanzhou’s laughter, and a faint sense of pleasure naturally arose in his heart.

“Brother Hanzhou gets along with me very harmoniously. He used to look quite troubled when I saw him before, but now his heart seems more open, and he’s smiling more every day.”