Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1556: Chapter 642: Ning Zhuo Is About to Suffer a Setback (2)

The Cloud Pot Daoist summoned a disciple from White Cloud Village, instructing him to spread rumors and undermine Ning Zhuo’s reputation.

The disciple’s expression turned strange.

The Cloud Pot Daoist’s heart stirred: ”Speak, what’s the situation?”

The disciple bowed and said, ”Just last night, Ning Zhuo invited Shen Xi, Lin Jinglong, Situ Xing, Mu Yuehua, and several Confucian Cultivators from the Myriad Images Sect to witness the sealing of the Red Robe Guest’s corpse and relics before everyone.”

”He even confessed publicly that the Red Robe Guest had lent him the Blood Ash Tinder during his lifetime. Ning Zhuo solemnly declared that he would try to rescue the Red Robe Guest’s soul. If the soul returns, the corpse, the relics, personal treasures, and the Blood Ash Tinder will be returned to the Red Robe Guest!”

The Cloud Pot Daoist and others looked at each other in dismay.

Their initial excitement was scattered by the morning wind in the mountains.

The corners of the Cloud Pot Daoist’s mouth twitched, and he coughed lightly.

Qiu Lei’s face darkened: ”This kid acts really fast! But...”

”Since he’s stated this publicly, we can take this opportunity to lay our conditions and prompt the battle between him and the Three Brave of Xiang Sect!”

These words invigorated everyone’s spirits.

”What a clever move, truly brilliant!”

”Isn’t Ning Zhuo going to rescue the Red Robe Guest’s Demon Soul? Then agree to this battle.”

”Hahaha, he thinks he’s so clever; he’s practically delivering himself to us.”

The Cloud Pot Daoist nodded: ”I didn’t expect the Five Battles Martial Arts to eventually return to this young man. This is the right approach—Ning Zhuo is the new master of the Nanming Fire Furnace, and although he plays a minor role, he has always been the core person in Nanming Village. Take him down, and Nanming Village will naturally collapse. That’s how we’ll do it!”

Heavy Array Peak.

Dong Chen, amid handling daily affairs, learned of the situation.

”Oh?” A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

Yue Qingshan’s death remained like a rock pressing on his chest. Now the Red Robe Guest was also dead, and the outside world said both sides paid with a life each, seemingly fair.

But the hatred in Dong Chen’s heart hadn’t lessened at all; instead, it had sunk deeper.

All because he knew that Tan Zhu was just a knife from the outside, the real culprit was the one holding the knife!

But who exactly that was, he continued to investigate.

”This kid Ning Zhuo is trying to win people’s hearts, but after all, he’s young and rashly puts himself on the front line.”

”He’s not an opponent of the Three Brave of Xiang Sect.”

Dong Chen made his judgment but chose not to intervene.

Ning Zhuo indeed was excellent, but given the scale of the Myriad Images Sect, how many top talents emerge at each Feiyun Conference?

Dong Chen opted to observe. To him, Ning Zhuo was just a pawn trying to be a chess player, unaware of how deep the waters of Flowing Cloud Peak were. He wanted to see how the people behind Tan Zhu would react.

Danxia Peak.

Wang Yu stood on the outer corridor of the Pill Tower.

The morning wind carried the warmth of the Fire Vein, blowing from the mountainside and rustling his sleeves. In the distance, smoke slowly rose from the Pill Furnace, and the red clouds cast their glow on his face.

A subordinate reported on the matter of Ning Zhuo and the Three Brave of Xiang Sect, adding a comment: ”The Red Robe Guest’s physical form is gone, the Nascent Soul dissipated, leaving only a wisp of soul. For the sake of the Righteous Path, Ning Zhuo acts solely for such a Demon Soul, which is unwise.”

Wang Yu looked at the distant fire clouds and said slowly: ”Unwise?”

The Peak Master of Danxia shook his head slowly: ”The courage to acknowledge such a responsibility is bravery enough.”

He gently stroked the railing with his hand, exuding calmness and composure.

He was indeed the mastermind Dong Chen was trying to uncover, and the current situation was orchestrated by him.

”This kid Ning Zhuo is indeed excellent, but he is by no means a match for the Three Brave of Xiang Sect. How can I ensure his survival and eventually guide him to join my Danxia Peak?”

Wang Yu’s fondness for talent surfaced.

Artifact Refining Hall.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

After a series of sparks flew, Tie Kuang placed the furnace hammer on the anvil, took out a gourd, and poured water over the red-hot weapon.

Hissss...