Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1458: Chapter 595: Flowing Gold Guest vs Ning Zhuo

This is the martial arts arena closest to the Heavenly Treasure Building.

The venue is quite standard, without any particular leaning, which is different from the choice Ning Zhuo made when he previously battled Situ Xing.

Another difference is the spectators.

Ning Zhuo opened this battle to many cultivators. According to his temperament, he would prefer a secret duel if possible, but this time, he chose Flowing Gold Guest as his opponent to establish his reputation.

An alliance had just been formed, and Flowing Gold Guest was the best target to set an example. No matter which faction sent him, directly defeating him would intimidate strong enemies, saving a lot of trouble later on.

Chun Yangzi, the Nine Fire Dragon Lord, and others all arrived at the arena edge.

Ning Zhuo did not make this duel public to everyone, or it would certainly be overcrowded.

Only guests of the Heavenly Treasure Building were granted the privilege to watch.

Ning Zhuo also did this to prevent accidents during the fight that would require him to use the Life Hanging Divine Power. If that happened, the fewer cultivators who witnessed it, the less likely they would see through this divine skill.

Situ Xing was full of anticipation: "Flowing Gold Guest possesses Golden Core cultivation, a loose cultivator on Flowing Cloud Peak. This time, how many of Ning Zhuo’s trump cards will he be forced to reveal?"

It wasn’t long since his last fight with Ning Zhuo.

Situ Xing deeply felt the enormous gap in fighting strength between him and Ning Zhuo. He ended up being frozen by the Ice Seal, only forcing Ning Zhuo to use his second Golden Core Mechanism Puppet, which left the current Foundation Establishment façade of the Situ Family brooding.

His rival, Zhu Fenxiang, and Zhu Fenxiang’s mother, Zhu Guizhi, also waited in anticipation.

Zhu Fenxiang transmitted thoughts: "This battle is crucial for Ning Zhuo! He needs to defeat Flowing Gold Guest and demonstrate his strength. Otherwise, the counterattack from the various forces on Flowing Cloud Peak will make it hard for him."

Zhu Fenxiang had strong confidence in Ning Zhuo: "Don’t worry, Ning Zhuo can do it!"

Zhu Guizhi looked at her daughter meaningfully: "Ning Zhuo is indeed a genius, but his cultivation level is still lacking. If he were at the Foundation Establishment Peak like Situ Xing, that would be something. But he’s only at the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage."

Zhu Fenxiang: "Just keep watching. This battle will dispel all your unnecessary doubts."

Zhu Guizhi sighed softly in her heart. She didn’t know that the Earth Guardian True Monarch secretly favored Ning Zhuo, only feeling that her family’s prodigy had complete confidence in Ning Zhuo.

This confidence was inexplicable, so the biggest possibility was - secretly in love.

"But that’s normal."

"As my daughter grew up, there have been very few young talents who truly caught her eye. Even if there were, we had various interest relations with the Zhu Family."

"Ning Zhuo is an outsider, naturally less entwined with the local powers. And he is indeed outstanding, surpassing the likes of Shen Xi and Lin Jinglong, so my daughter’s judgment is not wrong."

Zhu Fenxiang continually analyzed in her heart.

"Alas, Fenxiang has been wholeheartedly focused on cultivation, rarely considering matters of the heart. Maybe she hasn’t even realized her true feelings."

"As Fenxiang’s mother, I naturally have to help her, to be her advisor."

At this thought, Zhu Guizhi couldn’t help but glance at another female cultivator not far away.

She was as cool and fleeting as the night-blooming cereus, her elegance transcendent; it was Mu Yuehua.

Mu Yuehua’s sudden joining of the Nanming Village made her intentions hard to guess.

"Could it be..."

"If so, then she is Fenxiang’s rival." Zhu Guizhi’s eyes were deep.

Cao Gui had a worried look: "Young Master Ning Zhuo, the battle is fierce and perilous, you must take care."

The attention he received was because of Ning Zhuo, so this was genuine concern.

Furnace Immortal Tao Liang crossed his arms, with a scrutinizing look. He had been slighted by Ning Zhuo before, and now just one thought was in his mind: "Come, come, let’s see how strong you really are, Ning Zhuo!"

"Let’s take a look at whether your strength can match the big talk you had before!"

Jiang Ping, Han Muma, Pi Fujie, and others were also there with the purpose of observation.

Their opinion was unanimous - Ning Zhuo must display combat prowess comparable to a Golden Core Cultivator to pass this test called the martial art duel.

At this moment, Flowing Gold Guest and Ning Zhuo both entered the arena.

Flowing Gold Guest appeared young, his features sharp like they were carved with an axe, his brow arches like peaks, and his eyes were a light gold. Arms crossed, his eyes were like electricity, coldly scanning the surroundings before locking onto Ning Zhuo in front: "Ning Zhuo, though your Nanming Village is strong, with five Nascent Soul cultivators, none of them can help you in this battle."

Flowing Gold Guest was putting pressure through words.

Ning Zhuo wore a smile, calm and composed.

At this moment, he wore the Great Thousand Mechanism Sound Robe, the Silver Silk Magic Robe, with Cloud Thunder Cyan Pattern, which complemented his tall posture and handsome features. He had both elegant scholarly air and the vigor of a martial artist.

What drew even more attention was that he was coated in a layer of extremely fine and thin golden light pattern, making his majesty greatly enhanced, emitting an imposing presence that was unapproachable.

Ning Zhuo, unaffected by the pressure, replied in a humorous tone: "Brother Flowing Gold Guest, though you are a troublesome guest, I’ve still treated you to a full table of fine wine and delicacies. Consider it a gift for your last meal; I wish you a pleasant journey ahead."

Flowing Gold Guest had been holding in his anger for long, previously stifled by the pressure of Nascent Soul Cultivators, unable to act out, he finally unleashed it: "Ning Zhuo, once I defeat you, I will tear your mouth apart first!"

In a fit of rage, without another word, he attacked, angrily charging at Ning Zhuo.

Flowing Gold Guest had been assigned by the Evil Slaying Hall to trouble Ning Zhuo, but was instructed not to deal lethal blows to him.