Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1409: Chapter 561: Ning Zhuo, Join My Danxia Peak

Inside the Evil Extermination Hall Main Hall, the candlelight was bright.

Wang Yu stepped into the hall and saw Ning Zhuo asking Zhong Dao about the use of the White Rainbow Righteousness Festival.

Zhong Dao’s voice was deep and resonant, like an ancient bell echoing in the night wind.

Ning Zhuo nodded, his expression respectful and earnest: "I will remember. Align with righteousness and the Dao, maintaining integrity without harm."

Seeing this, Wang Yu couldn’t help but smile inwardly, thinking: "Truly putting on a remarkable act."

His sole purpose for visiting the Evil Extermination Hall late at night was to recruit Ning Zhuo! Seeing this scene, he realized that his actions had long been anticipated by the other party, who had been waiting for him.

"Master Zhong, forgive my disturbance at this late hour." Wearing a Danxia-colored Daoist robe and holding a White Jade Feather Duster, Wang Yu, though internally restless, showed no sign of it on his face. His pace was neither fast nor slow, exuding a composed demeanor.

Zhong Dao smiled: "Peak Master Wang visiting so late, what might be the reason?"

Wang Yu spoke directly: "Master Zhong, I would like to speak privately with Ning Zhuo for a few words. Could you grant me this favor?"

Zhong Dao continued to smile, casting a glance at Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo and Zhong Dao exchanged a brief glance, then turned to Wang Yu, slightly bowing: "Forgive me, Peak Master Wang. Tomorrow is the final round of the minor testing. I am fully focused, seeking Master Zhong’s guidance on the White Rainbow Righteousness Festival to perform better tomorrow. I’m truly occupied and unable to attend to other matters."

His tone was respectful and sincere, directly refusing without any ambiguity.

The smile on Wang Yu’s face remained unchanged, but he sighed internally: "This young one is indeed not to be underestimated."

He was well-aware of Ning Zhuo’s background, knowing he is righteous but by no means pedantic, possessing strategy and means, understanding how to leverage, endure, and advance or retreat wisely.

Now, he withdrew to Zhong Dao, aiming to advance further in other aspects!

Wang Yu smiled slightly, gently swinging his Feather Duster, speaking warmly: "Young friend Ning Zhuo is dedicated to preparing for the battle. It seems I am being rather inconsiderate. I am truly curious, which force cultivated such an outstanding youth like you?"

This was the first time Ning Zhuo faced probing publicly from the high-levels of the Wanxiang Sect’s Main Mountain Gate, this superpower, about his background!

Zhong Dao’s gaze also fell on Ning Zhuo, eyes filled with curiosity. This was also what he wanted to ask.

Ning Zhuo smiled slightly, his expression calm, gaze frank: "Since arriving at the Wanxiang Sect’s Main Mountain Gate, although the time has been short, I have personally witnessed the sect’s magnanimity, breadth of mind, and depth, which has long since won me over. Regardless of the past, I only wish to join the Wanxiang Sect, becoming a part of the sect in the future."

Zhong Dao couldn’t help but laugh heartily upon hearing this response.

Wang Yu also laughed, but internally cursed: "You little trickster."

He attempted to open the situation from another angle, but Ning Zhuo’s topic shift led back to the direct battleground he was reluctant to face.

Wang Yu, knowing he was in a passive position, had no choice but to reveal his intention: "Ning Zhuo, would you be willing to join my Danxia Peak?"

Ning Zhuo did not immediately respond, but glanced at Zhong Dao.

This small gesture alone greatly satisfied Zhong Dao.

Zhong Dao, smiling, looked at Wang Yu, a hint of teasing in his tone: "Peak Master Wang, if I recall correctly, you once mentioned that your Danxia Peak only had an interest in cultivators with profound alchemy accomplishments. What has changed now?"

Wang Yu flicked his Feather Duster, slightly raising his chin: "Firstly, Ning Zhuo’s alchemy technique is extraordinary."

Zhong Dao inquired further: "In what way is it extraordinary?"

Wang Yu’s face darkened.

He understood clearly, Zhong Dao was mocking him. But he could only swallow this and slowly responded.

"Firstly, young friend Ning Zhuo has a solid foundation in alchemy, flawless basics. Secondly, young friend Ning Zhuo is proficient in the Fire-attribute, possessing great strength; every Fire-attribute Spell he casts has unique and subtle nuances. Thirdly, with such a foundation and being so young, as long as young friend Ning Zhuo furthered his studies, his alchemy accomplishments are bound to be outstanding, standing out above the rest."

"Makes sense, makes sense." Zhong Dao stroked his beard and nodded, then changed the subject, "But in my opinion, the Artifact Refining Hall would be more fitting for Ning Zhuo. His mastery of the Artifact Refining Technique completely surpasses his alchemy. He even managed to repair the Nanming Fire Furnace! This is the best proof."

"In my view, he is most suited to join the Evil Extermination Hall. Second would be the Artifact Refining Hall. Only then, Danxia Peak."

Wang Yu’s face darkened further.

Mocked again.

Wang Yu took a deep breath, focusing on Ning Zhuo, his expression serious: "In fact, with young friend Ning Zhuo’s Spirit Communication skills, joining the Ten Thousand Beasts Peak would also be excellent. Our entire Myriad Images Sect was at a loss, yet young friend’s Spirit Communication Technique successfully pacified the Vermilion Bird Artifact Spirit. I suppose using this Spirit Communication Technique to communicate with pet beasts would undoubtedly be effective."

"I see." At this point, he pretended to be enlightened, "No wonder Peak Master Tuoba Huang of Ten Thousand Beasts Peak valued the young friend so highly, sparing no expense to recruit him."

Zhong Dao’s smile slightly faded.

Wang Yu mentioned Tuoba Huang from Ten Thousand Beasts Peak, which brought some pressure to Zhong Dao.

Under Zhong Dao’s leadership, the Evil Extermination Hall was quite formidable. But precisely because of this strength, it faced exclusion. This exclusion was subtle but indeed existed.

Facing Wang Yu, Zhong Dao was calm. But if Tuoba Huang was added into the mix, the pressure increased.

Wang Yu’s recent remarks seemed to praise Ning Zhuo’s Spirit Communication Technique but harbored hidden sharpness. With careful thought, one could feel the implied threat—the alliance of Danxia Peak with Ten Thousand Beasts Peak could be overwhelming for the Evil Extermination Hall.

The atmosphere in the grand hall subtly shifted, becoming somewhat oppressive.

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