Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1455: Chapter 592: What Is Ning Zhuo’s True Background?! (2)

Huang Yue possessed Earth Dragon blood; even after Transforming into human form, his physical qualities still far surpassed those of the Human Clan.

Even using his human form, his combat strength could rival a Nascent Soul. This was precisely the innate advantage of Demon Beasts.

Cang Yazi reminded Huang Yue again, "This training trip will also bring you many benefits. You must watch more, listen more, think more, and talk less. The more familiar you become with human nature, the faster and greater your wisdom and Spiritual Nature will grow."

"Although I’ve only met young friend Ning Zhuo a few times, he is different from ordinary people. Toward Demon Cultivator and Artifact Spirit alike he treats them the same; though young in age, he already has the bearing of the Righteous Path and the magnanimity of a gentleman."

"You can place more trust in him. I’ve also written you a letter of recommendation. Remember, you must secretly hand it to him in private."

Huang Yue nodded.

Cang Yazi sighed and spoke earnestly, "You must cooperate with young friend Ning Zhuo as much as possible. We need the Vermilion Bird Artifact Spirit to perform Spirit Awakening for us."

After speaking, Cang Yazi patted Huang Yue on the shoulder.

Huang Yue’s expression became extremely serious and solemn, and he nodded heavily. "Master, I will definitely complete the mission!"

He treated his other companions like family.

Having successfully Transformed himself, he was all the more able to understand how difficult and painful Transformation was. For the sake of his family, he was willing to give, willing to spare no effort to seize opportunities and help his family!

Thus, Huang Yue arrived outside the Heavenly Treasure Building early.

He even arrived earlier than Ning Zhuo!

But he heeded Cang Yazi’s words. Cang Yazi told him not to stick his head out too much, not to be too conspicuous, and to wait until the two Nascent Soul Cultivators appeared before revealing himself and joining.

Huang Yue did as told.

Which also led to the situation now.

He sent a Divine Sense Transmission to Ning Zhuo, informing the latter that he had a letter of recommendation in his hand which he wanted to hand over to him in secret.

Ning Zhuo responded with Divine Sense in secret, arranging with Tu Yuanzi (Huang Yue) to meet tonight.

Han Muma was also at the same table, secretly sizing up Tu Yuanzi for quite a while before finally using Divine Sense Transmission to probe him in secret.

Tu Yuanzi strictly followed Cang Yazi’s instructions: speak little, show his stance more. In attitude, he naturally stood on Ning Zhuo’s side.

After probing for a bit, Han Muma was secretly shocked.

Ning Zhuo’s calm expression, in the eyes of this Nascent Soul Great Cultivator, gained many layers of profound meaning.

"A Nascent Soul Level Demon Cultivator, here specifically for Ning Zhuo—this is far too significant!"

"Could it be that Master Tuoba Huang knows some secret? Knows his background? So he values and treats Ning Zhuo so highly, instead of just trying to embarrass Zhong Dao?"

Han Muma also thought of Ning Zhuo’s Spirit Communication Technique.

"His Spirit Communication Technique is anything but simple. To actually be able to communicate with the Vermilion Bird Artifact Spirit—this is a method even Wanxiang Sect’s Main Mountain Gate can’t produce."

If they could produce it, the Danxia Peak side would never have organized this Xingyun Trial.

Han Muma also began to overthink things. "With such a Spirit Communication Technique, wouldn’t communicating with Demon Beasts and Spiritual Beasts be extremely convenient?"

"Since Ning Zhuo possesses such a Spirit Communication Technique, the power behind him must be even stronger in this method. So his family is very likely controlling many Demon Beasts and Spiritual Beasts."

"Therefore, at this juncture, they deliberately sent one out to lend support."

"Good! When scions of great clans do things, they really leave no gaps!"

"No wonder Master Tuoba Huang personally had me deliver the Heart Snake Horse Bell. This was to test how far Ning Zhuo’s Spirit Communication Technique could go."

"I get it, I see it now."

"All of them are cunning as foxes; behind a single move there are a hundred thoughts."

"Sigh, tending horses and taming horses is still what suits me best; none of these twists and turns."

"This time I’m mainly here to observe the ceremony and guard against old friend Cang Yazi having a moment of rashness and suddenly joining Nanming Village. As long as I ensure this one point, I can return and report perfectly."

Tu Yuanzi’s joining once again changed the atmosphere in the main hall.

Jiang Ping, as Wang Yu’s disciple, himself had a Nascent Soul Cultivator backing him.

His gaze toward Ning Zhuo had completely changed.

The Nine Fire Dragon Lord’s support of Ning Zhuo was not that strong in intensity, because everyone knew the Nine Fire Dragon Lord was Ning Zhuo’s creditor; his support carried a lot of "forced by circumstances" in it.

But Tu Yuanzi was different!

Jiang Ping knew all too well what it meant to have a Nascent Soul Cultivator wholeheartedly backing you!

"This Building-an-Alliance, Charging-the-Peak business really has been done by Ning Zhuo."

"He did not join or attach himself to any existing faction; instead he forcibly created a new one of his own."

"Having a family’s Nascent Soul Demon Cultivator backing him is great, but that’s not the key."

"Ning Zhuo broke the deadlock with the Nanming Fire Furnace."

"Such a Righteous Path attainment and method is truly remarkable!"

At this moment, Jiang Ping could not help but feel from the depths of his heart admiration for Ning Zhuo, as well as a thick sense of envy.

Ning Zhuo had achieved what Jiang Ping longed for but could not do!

Pi Fujie was also very envious, but even more so he felt fortunate.

"Ning Zhuo must be a scion of a great clan! And one that the family attaches extreme importance to!"

"This Tu Yuanzi is very likely a move by his family."

"I did the right thing!"

"I reconciled with Ning Zhuo and turned an enemy into a friend!"

"Sacrificing a bit of personal face for that—what does it matter?"

"I was so wise!"

In the main hall, people’s hearts were undergoing fierce changes in the shadows.

Situ Xing, however, was tangled up inside.

He too linked this to Ning Zhuo’s background.

His desire to join Nanming Village grew stronger. But...

"The Nine Fire Dragon Lord is a Demon Cultivator, and Tu Yuanzi is also a Demon Cultivator. Though both are Nascent Soul, they are also both Demon Cultivator."

"If I join in, how will my family view this matter?"

His inner struggle was also precisely the struggle of Shen Xi and Lin Jinglong.

"Two Nascent Soul... Demon Cultivator." Ning Zhuo’s gaze grew deep. He had naturally seen this drawback as well.

The human heart was subtle and mysterious, but Ning Zhuo had seen through it.

"I need to lessen this concern." Ning Zhuo turned his gaze toward Furnace Immortal Tao Liyong.

Tao Liyong was also looking at Ning Zhuo, so the two of their gazes met smoothly.

"Good." Ning Zhuo smiled at Tao Liyong, his expression showing encouragement.

Tao Liyong stared intently at Ning Zhuo, eyes shining, his face full of excitement.

He had previously signed a Contract with Ning Zhuo to join Nanming Village. But he was not entirely willing in his heart; he had been forced by Ning Zhuo’s plan and had to defend his own interests.

But now...

"Heavens, two Nascent Souls have joined!"

"If I join Nanming Village, I’ll have two Nascent Soul Cultivators backing me."

"This is fantastic!"

"I was so wise; I did the right thing. My vision is very long-term—I decided to join Nanming Village from the very start."

"Hahahaha..."

Tao Liyong was extremely fired up; his previous hesitation, helplessness, pent-up anger, and so on all completely vanished, as if they had never existed.

Ning Zhuo: ...

He could see Tao Liyong’s excitement. "But you should move, you should join! I need you right now."

Tao Liyong’s political sensibilities did not allow him to see the drawback in the identities of the two Nascent Soul, nor did he grasp the meaning behind Ning Zhuo’s encouraging him to act.

He merely continued passionately locking eyes with Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo’s smile faded somewhat; in the end, he could only helplessly shift his gaze away.

The impact of Tu Yuanzi’s appearance and joining spread from the Heavenly Treasure Building to the outside in no time.

On a nearby peak, Ban Jie wore a shocked expression. "A second Nascent Soul joining? So fast!"

"And it’s a stranger, a Nascent Soul Demon Cultivator... could it be?!"

Smart people just love to overthink.

She too thought of Ning Zhuo’s background and origins.

"So for Ban Ji to break through the Human Tribulation, he very likely has to face the superpower backing Ning Zhuo?"

"I don’t really understand King’s Orders. Is a King’s Order’s Human Tribulation this terrifying?"

Thinking of this, fine beads of sweat unconsciously seeped from Ban Jie’s forehead.

"Already two Nascent Souls." Ban Jie sincerely hoped it would stay at two, that no more Nascent Souls would be added!

Zhong Limei had already "changed" into another person, and he was also silently watching the Heavenly Treasure Building.

According to his plan, he too would reveal himself and join today.

"A stranger Nascent Soul Demon Cultivator? Heh, how interesting."

"This kid Ning Zhuo always manages to pull off unexpected displays."

Zhong Limei was happy to see such a situation occur.

Because with his changed appearance, he was also a stranger, and also a Nascent Soul Cultivator. With Tu Yuanzi having gone first, he would not stand out so much and would be easier for others to accept.