Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1450: Chapter 590: Nascent Soul Joins the Alliance!

The Flowing Gold Guest directly challenged upon entering, quite unreasonable.

Ahuo glared, Cao Gui frowned, Gu Huaijiu held a teacup, squinting at the Flowing Gold Guest.

Situ Xing and the others were expressionless. Among those at their table, including Kong Ran, they sensed a deeper meaning—the Flowing Gold Guest was very likely acting under someone’s instruction!

Ye Qingming then looked at Ning Zhuo, observing how this dazzling young man in splendid clothing would respond.

Li Ku also silently cast his gaze over.

Jin Mantang’s heart was filled with a kind of delight. The previous Golden Core Cultivators had successively sent gifts, leaving him continuously disappointed. Suddenly, a Cultivator from Flowing Cloud Peak showed up, even if a Loose Cultivator, directly issuing a strong challenge to Ning Zhuo.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Ning Zhuo pondered for a moment, then suddenly cupped his hands towards the sky: "The Myriad Images Sect, the largest sect in Flying Cloud Country, with Eight Peaks and Sixteen Halls, lofty like mountains. I, a mere small Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, consider it an unparalleled opportunity of a lifetime to have the fortune to join the Myriad Images Sect during the Feiyun Conference!"

Some were surprised, not understanding what Ning Zhuo intended by suddenly praising the Myriad Images Sect.

Others were thoughtful, some even secretly praised his cleverness.

Shen Xi’s eyes lit up, applauding inwardly: "Brother Ning conducts himself with stability, already addressing a potential risk with these words, preventing others from treating him as an outside enemy of the sect."

Ning Zhuo withdrew his leisurely gaze, turning to look at the Flowing Gold Guest: "Brother, being the Golden Core Cultivator you are, humbly comes to assess me personally, I am honored. How admirable is the magnanimity of Brother, to consider me, about to join Myriad Images Sect, and take the trouble to offer guidance."

Kong Ran nearly burst into laughter, thinking to himself, "Brother Ning is too sly, this isn’t a compliment to the Flowing Gold Guest at all; it’s a complete ridicule."

The Flowing Gold Guest clearly heard it as well, his expression darkened: "Enough of this nonsense! Just say if you dare accept the challenge or not, are you bold enough?"

Ning Zhuo smiled, his gaze clear and firm, "Since Brother wants to test me, I will accept it."

The Flowing Gold Guest was immediately delighted, whereas the expressions of Ahuo, Cao Gui, and others changed slightly, and Jiang Xiaobian looked up with a worried look.

"But—" Ning Zhuo changed his tone again.

"Today is the day of my alliance, mainly to better repay the debts to major creditors. Fellow Daoists have come from afar, it would be discourteous of me to ruin everyone’s interest because of my affairs. How about we wait until the ceremony is over before I spar with Brother?"

The Flowing Gold Guest frowned: "Hurry up, lad! Your eloquent words are just buying time."

"If I were you, I’d rather have short pain than long pain; have a fight with me, I beat you up and be done with it."

"After that, whether you continue with your current business is entirely up to you."

These words, heard by Ning Zhuo, stirred something in his heart.

The Flowing Gold Guest seemed unaware that his words revealed many key pieces of information.

This made Ning Zhuo suspicious: "The opponent doesn’t seem to harbor deep malice, merely has a task to beat me up. If someone is instructing him, is it just to suppress me, to tarnish my reputation? The opponent claims to assess me, is it truly so?"

"Of course, this could also be a smokescreen, masking the real purpose."

Thinking this, Ning Zhuo took out a silk book from his Storage Waist Belt and handed it to the Flowing Gold Guest: "Since Brother wants to assess, take a look at this."

"This is a Contract for a Life and Death Battle, drafted by me, please have a look, Brother."

The Flowing Gold Guest’s pupils narrowed.

The cultivators in the venue also fell silent upon hearing the words "Life and Death Battle."

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, everyone focused on the contract.

The Flowing Gold Guest snorted coldly: "Hand it over."

Their gaze followed the contract from Ning Zhuo’s hand to the Flowing Gold Guest’s hand.

The Flowing Gold Guest scanned it with his Divine Sense, finding it indeed a Contract for a Life and Death Battle. It clearly stated: both parties willingly duel, life and death submitted to fate, no pursuit of responsibility afterward, no revenge, no involvement. If anyone is injured or dead, the family of the deceased cannot claim compensation, and the injured cannot pursue...

"Is this kid serious?" The Flowing Gold Guest lifted his head, looked at Ning Zhuo, his face’s disdain already fully disappearing.

Ning Zhuo smiled faintly, appearing increasingly calm and composed: "Brother, don’t be offended. My cultivation level is low, and sparring with Brother is naturally dangerous for me. If we don’t sign this contract, I will feel uneasy. What if I inadvertently injure Brother, wouldn’t that be a sin? With this contract, both parties have no worries, isn’t that better?"

The Flowing Gold Guest squinted his eyes.

Ning Zhuo’s words were very polite and modest, but he wasn’t foolish. He profoundly sensed the abundant confidence Ning Zhuo had in himself!

The atmosphere in the venue became solemn.

Situ Xing felt it the deepest, looking at Ning Zhuo with a smile, having realized in his heart: "Brother Ning is truly angry, he genuinely intends to be ruthless against the Flowing Gold Guest now."

Cao Gui was full of worry: "Why must Young Master Ning Zhuo do this? Your future is vast, given time, your cultivation level will certainly surpass this vile guest. There’s no need to fight to the death now!"

Lin Jinglong inwardly sighed: "Brother Ning is doing the right thing. You must hit the enemy at the first opportunity, showing your strength as much as possible. Otherwise, you’ll be underestimated and face endless attacks, unable to deal with proper matters."

Ye Qingming looked at the Flowing Gold Guest, understanding deeply that Ning Zhuo’s move was astonishing, already forcing the Flowing Gold Guest into a predicament.

Jin Mantang was unbearably anxious, secretly transmitting thoughts with Divine Sense: "Friend Flowing Gold Guest, you’ve done well to stand up representing our Flowing Cloud Peak. How could we let a mere Foundation Establishment look down on us? Before this fight, I will gift a Magic Treasure to bolster your momentum!"