Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1432: Chapter 580: Rising Ripples

Heavy Array Peak.

In the secret chamber, lights were blazing, rendering the remnants of formation diagrams on the wall in exquisite detail.

Wenren Yan and Ouyang Lin both stood beside a wall, lost in thought.

Ouyang Lin suddenly pointed at a certain part of the diagrams on the wall: "You made a mistake in your deductions here. The Array Eye has shifted too much, the Ice Spiritual Power will collapse at this point, lasting less than half an incense stick."

Wenren Yan was slightly startled, then focused and looked closely, moments later, he smiled: "You’re right. Ah, inviting you to repair this Mystic Misty Array was the correct choice."

Ouyang Lin remained expressionless: "I’m only more familiar with the Ice Formation."

"You excel in Illusion Arrays, the portions you deduced and supplemented are beyond my capability."

"To fill the gaps further, we’d need to enlist more expertise. Several critical points cannot be resolved even if we combine our efforts."

Wenren Yan gave a bitter smile: "Among the entire Heavy Array Peak, the only one I can trust is you."

Although it sounded pleasant, it was actually about interests. Wenren Yan had high expectations for this array, hoping to rely on it to elevate himself to a higher level within Heavy Array Peak.

Among many cultivators on Heavy Array Peak, their formation skills were sufficient to help Wenren Yan. However, there were direct or indirect conflicts of interest, so Wenren Yan couldn’t trust them, except for Ouyang Lin.

Ouyang Lin was silent for a moment, then offered a suggestion: "Then you can seek help from others. Among the newcomers this year, Ning Zhuo is definitely qualified. His realm in Array Dao is high, at least Master Level."

"If you involve him, I have a feeling he could provide you with tremendous assistance."

Wenren Yan sighed: "I also considered it, but didn’t he participate in the Nanming Fire Furnace trial earlier? The competition was so intense, I was embarrassed to disturb him."

Ouyang Lin: "Now that the trial is over, Ning Zhuo has also obtained the Nanming Fire Furnace, he’s in a good mood. If you go to invite him now, your chances should be greater."

Wenren Yan smiled bitterly: "That’s because you haven’t heard certain rumors."

Ouyang Lin was puzzled: "What rumors?"

Wenren Yan: "Rumors about Ning Zhuo wanting to form an alliance and taking over Flowing Cloud Peak."

Ouyang Lin, after hearing this, was startled: "This must be groundless, right? Even if Ning Zhuo is a genius, he’s only at Foundation Establishment Cultivation. He’s just a pure newcomer, how could he have such influence to rally those Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators, especially when they are his creditors!"

Wenren Yan’s purple eyes gleamed with brilliance: "I think with the intertwined debt, it’s possible to gather forces. You haven’t met Ning Zhuo face-to-face, but I have shared a meal with him."

"Based on my deductions, the source of these rumors must be him, deliberately spreading them."

Ouyang Lin frowned: "Why would he do that?"

After a pause, Ouyang Lin continued: "Could he really be aiming for Flowing Cloud Peak?!"

Ten Thousand Beasts Peak.

Tuoba Huang was reclined on a spacious Mystic Stone Chair, one foot on a footrest, the other casually draped over the armrest.

At this time every day, he would listen to reports from his subordinates.

A hanging-eyed White Tiger lay at his feet, its size as large as a calf, its body snow white mixed with indigo stripes, the "King" character on its forehead was particularly striking.

Tuoba Huang extended his hand, resting it on the White Tiger’s head, leisurely stroking it.

The White Tiger, comfortable, narrowed its eyes, emitting a "purring" sound, indistinguishable from when a common house cat is petted.

Tuoba Huang glanced at his subordinate: "Stop, it’s always these things, too dull. Is there anything interesting today, tell me first."

The subordinate thought for a moment, then nodded: "There is, my lord."

He understood his superior’s temperament very well, naturally knowing what news Tuoba Huang liked.

He immediately said: "Recently, Ning Zhuo released rumors, planning to use the Nanming Fire Furnace to summon his creditors and establish an alliance. This alliance will advance to Flowing Cloud Peak, participating in its contest."

Tuoba Huang became intrigued: "Oh? This lad doesn’t know how high the sky is, he’s rather bold. By releasing such rumors, he must be probing. What is Zhong Dao’s reaction?"

The subordinate continued: "To settle his debt, Ning Zhuo also secretly signed a contract with Peak Master Wang Yu from Danxia Peak. Both parties agreed, as long as Ning Zhuo does not join the Evil Slaying Hall, then half of his debt owed to Danxia Peak can be directly waived!"

"Oh?!" Tuoba Huang’s eyes lit up, he sat up straight, ceasing to pet the tiger.

He laughed heartily, his palm heavily striking the armrest twice: "Zhong Dao appreciates him so much, yet this lad totally disregards him. Interesting, haha, I really want to see Zhong Dao’s expression when he hears this news."

After Tuoba Huang finished his merriment, the subordinate added: "Please allow me to speak, Peak Master. If Zhong Dao loses face, then our Ten Thousand Beasts Peak might also be at risk."

Tuoba Huang frowned: "Explain further."

The subordinate said: "Our peak’s elder, Cang Yazi, is also Ning Zhuo’s creditor, and participated in the recent Nanming trial. If, on the day Ning Zhuo forms an alliance, Cang Yazi runs off to join him, that would be embarrassing."

Tuoba Huang’s expression sank.

He first fell into silence, then said: "Cang Yazi...that old guy has a peculiar temperament, though it’s unlikely, but you can’t be sure just in case."

Cang Yazi is his person. If, misjudging a situation, he goes to join Ning Zhuo’s side, how would outsiders perceive this?

Outsiders would say: Tuoba Huang is undesirable! Even Cang Yazi doesn’t want to follow him, he’d rather follow a Foundation Establishment cultivator. The current Ten Thousand Beasts Peak Master is nothing of consequence!

Tuoba Huang suddenly ordered: "Send Han Muma to handle this matter."

"Isn’t he Cang Yazi’s close friend? This time Cang Yazi borrowed funds, he is one of Cang Yazi’s creditors."

"Let him attend Ning Zhuo’s alliance ceremony as a spectator. Not in the name of Ten Thousand Beasts Peak, but as an individual."