Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1410: Chapter 561: Ning Zhuo, Join My Danxia Peak_2

Ning Zhuo, of course, detected the sharpness in Wang Yu’s words and immediately replied, "Peak Master Wang, you overpraise me. I, junior, am not talented and have limited comprehension. Just understanding the Four Great Skills of Cultivation: Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Formation, and refining talismans, is already very challenging. To also focus on Beast Taming Skills would be overly greedy and ignorant, self-important beyond my means."

He continued to express that he had no interest beyond the Four Great Skills for now. He appreciated Tuoba Huang’s past recognition, but he believed in earning rewards through merit, adhering to family principles.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yu and Zhong Dao both had a flash of light in their eyes. Both couldn’t help but share a similar thought in their hearts, "This young man claims to focus on Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Formation, and refining talismans. So, does that mean he also has proficiency in refining talismans?"

Their gaze fell on Ning Zhuo, a look of astonishment flashing in their eyes. They were well aware of Ning Zhuo’s performances within the Myriad Images Sect.

"Among Ning Zhuo’s cultivation techniques, Formation ranks first, without a doubt!"

"Although Artifact Refining has only been shown in a small trial of the Nanming Fire Furnace before the public, his proficiency is absolutely profound, enough to embarrass many Golden Core Cultivators."

"In Alchemy, although it lags behind the first two, it is actually far beyond his peers and has immense potential."

"And refining talismans?"

"No wonder this boy is only at the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, he must have poured all his energy and time into these cultivation techniques!"

Zhong Dao stroked his beard, thinking to himself: The fact that Ning Zhuo has achieved such proficiency shows that he is willing to delve deep and can remain calm. He is completely without the restlessness of young geniuses. He possesses a strong Righteous Path mindset, is steady and reliable. With a bit of nurturing, he can become a pillar of my Evil Slaying Hall in the future.

Wang Yu, who loved talent, also looked at Ning Zhuo with a softer gaze. Back then, even when confronted with Qin De, a Demon Cultivator, in the Cloud Prison, he felt a sense of regret for talent. So why not with Ning Zhuo, a rising star of the Righteous Path?

"The only concern is his background. Sigh, how did the people in the Foreign Affairs Hall investigate it? Until now, there isn’t a result. But even if Ning Zhuo is from the Demon Path, so what? My Myriad Images Sect is vast and inclusive! As long as one’s heart leans towards the Righteous Path, background doesn’t matter."

Wang Yu took a deep breath and didn’t hide his intentions, candidly stating, "Ning Zhuo, my friend, I’m here tonight just for you. As long as you join Danxia Peak, feel free to ask for any requirements. It’s known throughout the sect how wealthy Danxia Peak is. Just like how Evil Slaying Hall has the White Rainbow Righteousness Festival as its foundation, Danxia Peak has its own."

"Three shares! As long as you join Danxia Peak, I can directly send you three shares of foundation equivalent to the White Rainbow Righteousness Festival."

If word got out that three shares of a foundation like the White Rainbow Righteousness Festival were directly offered, it would undoubtedly cause a sensation. It seemed almost excessive for the Peak Master of Danxia Peak to have such high regard for Ning Zhuo.

Wang Yu continued, "Among these three pieces of foundation, there are undoubtedly important items that can help you secure the Nanming Fire Furnace in the later trials. In that case, you would have four foundations."

The hall instantly fell silent.

Ning Zhuo’s pupils slightly contracted, his Heart Spirit seemingly impacted.

At this moment, Zhong Dao spoke, "Three shares of sect foundation! Peak Master Wang’s gesture is astounding. A wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in, Ning Zhuo my friend, I can stand witness here. If Wang Yu were to go back on his word in the future, I will certainly help you claim it back."

He did not stop, instead persuading Ning Zhuo, "To be fair, these terms are extremely generous. No wonder Peak Master Wang has the confidence to name such a price here. Countless True Disciples desire treasures at the foundation level but have no access. It’s only because of the special current circumstances that you have this opportunity."

"Ning Zhuo, if you join Danxia Peak, we would be family within the same sect. You should have no concerns. Together, we can contribute to the future development of the Righteous Path."

Ning Zhuo, however, seemed to come to his senses and shook his head directly.

He stood up, bowed to Wang Yu, and then straightened up, saying, "Thank you, Lord Wang Yu, for your kind offer, and thank you, Lord Zhong Dao, for facilitating, but I cannot accept it!"

"Firstly, it’s due to family principles. One should not accept a reward without merit."

Only if one’s head were clamped by a door would they accept it.

Don’t be fooled by Zhong Dao’s sweet talk; it’s all formalities!

Ning Zhuo understood it well in his heart.

If he truly agreed, he would offend Zhong Dao. Ning Zhuo came at midnight seeking refuge, and then an outsider offered a big price and Ning Zhuo switched sides? That would make him a traitor.

He would also offend Tuoba Huang. Tuoba Huang would certainly have opinions upon seeing Ning Zhuo switch to join Wang Yu: You previously refused my abundant gifts citing family principles. Now Wang Yu offers the same, just more generous, and you agree. Where are your family principles? Were you just playing with me before?

Big figures don’t usually get angry immediately, but they’d remember it silently and there will be future opportunities to give you a hard time.

Ning Zhuo would never blunder like that.

The large-headed youth looked at Wang Yu, his expression sincere and earnest: "Lord Wang Yu has heartstrings tied to the Nanming Fire Furnace, which I completely understand! I also believe I have an advantage with the Spirit Communication Mirror and will give my all tomorrow. But such contests should be won honorably! If I were to join Danxia Peak in advance and use three foundations to help me win? That is not my style, and it would leave me at a disadvantage."

After a slight pause, Ning Zhuo continued, "If others attain the foundation and win as a result, I would accept that. If I lose, then so be it, I am willing to bear the bitter fruit for my disposition."

Before Wang Yu could respond, Zhong Dao had already clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Well said."

Ning Zhuo’s words, especially the final sentence, really suited his taste.

Wang Yu smiled bitterly, just about to speak, but Zhong Dao waved a hand, interrupting him.

"Wang Yu, we already understand your intentions, and the questions have been asked. You can leave now, do not disturb the exchange between me and Ning Zhuo. Ning Zhuo still needs to give his all to face tomorrow’s unfair competition!"

Having said that, he flicked his large sleeve, and the formation in the hall suddenly lit up.

The formation erupted with a strong force, directly teleporting Wang Yu out, disappearing from the original spot.

Ning Zhuo looked speechlessly at Zhong Dao, knowing Zhong Dao was intentionally undermining Wang Yu’s dignity, thus sowing discord between the youth and the Peak Master.

Zhong Dao smiled at Ning Zhuo.

Wang Yu was teleported to a deserted mountain peak, so angry that his sleeves puffed, "What a Zhong Dao."

He twitched the horsetail whisk in his hand slightly, and also thought in his heart, "What a Ning Zhuo!"

Ning Zhuo took advantage of the situation, leaving Wang Yu with no opening at all. The sense of defeat from tonight’s harvest was greater than when he negotiated with Chun Yangzi.

In fact, after the recent round of small trials ended, Wang Yu noticed that the Vermilion Bird Artifact Spirit’s state clearly declined and showed a strong tendency to return to a frightened state.

He secretly dispatched and invited many experts, using similar Spirit Communication methods, to continue appeasing the Vermilion Bird Artifact Spirit, but all failed.

Hence, he understood that Ning Zhuo’s Spirit Communication methods were indeed essential at this stage.

"Let it be, let it be." Wang Yu looked up to the sky with a long sigh, leaving in disappointment, "It’s not certain that Ning Zhuo will win tomorrow either!"

The next day.

A new round of small trials officially began.

The Nine Fire Dragon Lord was positioned towards the front, going up first.

He walked up to the Nanming Fire Furnace and stopped.

"Today, I must win! And I will definitely win!" he growled in his heart.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he took out treasure, one piece after another.

Red Flame Mysterious Light Iron! Not just one piece, but a whole box. The moment the lid was opened, crimson-black light shot up into the sky, and the flame glow on the Mystic Iron danced in the morning light like a living creature.

Nine Nether Cold Clear Spring! Not just a bottle, but a whole jug. As the spring water was poured, water and fire combined, Yin and Yang were born. Only when the quality of the treasure material is extremely high can it achieve such a scene, with extreme Yin producing Yang, possessing an element of extreme Yang.

Phoenix Phoenix Wood. Not just a single piece, but three full segments, each a yard long. The wood contains the vitality and spiritual nature left behind by the phoenix’s rebirth. The wood burns in the flames, transforming into golden-red light, seeping into the furnace walls, forming the foundation of the Pill Furnace, nurturing the Vermilion Bird Artifact Spirit over time.

"Who would have thought the Nine Fire Dragon Lord could produce such material?"

"How can he manage that with just his power? He must have received support!"

"Who is so bold as to support a Demon Cultivator under such circumstances?"

"It’s that individual from the sect’s Black Market."

"Oh? He actually took a loan? This Demon Dragon is truly ignorant and audacious!"