Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1475: Chapter 602: How Does the Foreign Affairs Hall Handle Matters? (2)

Ning Zhuo gathered his heart spirit and continued his cultivation.

Meanwhile, in places unbeknownst to him, the establishment of an alliance and village in Nanming Village had already been spread to many areas of the Myriad Images Sect’s Main Mountain Gate through flying messages, images, and oral accounts.

Heavy Array Peak.

Dong Chen sat in the depth of the Array Pavilion, with a Water Mirror suspended before him.

In the Water Mirror, scenes were repeating of Ning Zhuo establishing an alliance at the Heavenly Treasure Building, demonstrating authority by defeating the Flowing Gold Guest, and arranging positions through debt claims.

As the Peak Master of Heavy Array Peak and the current Sect Leader of Myriad Images Sect, initially, he quietly watched. When the scene showed Ning Zhuo calmly managing the situation, Dong Chen finally nodded slowly.

He softly praised, "He has the hand of the Righteous Path."

In his view, Ning Zhuo was not just a young prodigy adept at combat. He knew how to strategize, set rules, and leverage circumstances.

The task of establishing an alliance and a village is something most Golden Core Cultivators struggle with, yet Ning Zhuo, just a small Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, could weave a web of influence among five Nascent Soul cultivators, various Golden Core cultivators, and numerous geniuses.

This is indeed rare.

"If this child joins my Myriad Images Sect and is properly nurtured, he will become a future pillar."

However," his brows slightly furrowed, "How is Ning Zhuo’s background investigation progressing in the Foreign Affairs Hall?"

An adjacent subordinate bowed his head, "No definitive conclusion has been reached."

Dong Chen’s gaze darkened, "No definitive conclusion?"

"This child has been in the sect for some time and has repeatedly stirred up major events. To still be unclear about the background of an outsider cultivator by now?"

The subordinate dared not speak more and could only bow his head.

Dong Chen no longer looked at him and merely said indifferently, "Convey my words. If the Foreign Affairs Hall continues to be so sluggish, have its Hall Master Xiang Ji come to Heavy Array Peak personally to explain."

Ten Thousand Beasts Peak.

Tuoba Huang laughed heartily after reading the intelligence.

Earlier, he was worried that Cang Yazi might have a moment of folly and join Nanming Village. As it turned out, Cang Yazi had never appeared, which greatly improved Tuoba Huang’s mood.

"This kid is interesting. Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, yet dares to stir trouble on Flowing Cloud Peak. Let’s see what he can achieve next."

He said, recalling the Heart Snake Horse Bell he instructed Han Muma to deliver.

"If he uses this bell, his proficiency in Spirit Communication Technique will eventually become apparent."

Tuoba Huang remained very concerned about Ning Zhuo’s matter of calming the Vermilion Bird Artifact Spirit.

The Spirit Communication Technique can calm artifact spirits; naturally, it may also communicate with demons and spiritual beasts. How could Ten Thousand Beasts Peak not be intrigued?

However, thinking of this, Tuoba Huang furrowed his brows and asked, "Has Ning Zhuo’s background still not been uncovered by the Foreign Affairs Hall?"

Upon receiving a negative response, he sneered, "Has Xiang Ji been asleep in the Foreign Affairs Hall all these years? Unable to clarify an outsider junior after all this time."

Danxia Peak.

When Wang Yu received the news, his expression was unsurprised.

His influence had long extended into Nanming Village.

Poison Annihilation Wanderer Tan Zhu is the most significant pawn. Besides this, many lines formed by debts and personal connections can be pulled when necessary.

"The remaining twenty percent of the Nanming Fire Furnace is the key to what comes next. Tie Kuang..."

Hundred Herbs Peak.

Peak Master Heng Zifang showed no reaction to the intelligence.

Before her, spirit grasses lay across the desk, their medicinal fragrance, herb scent, dew, and roots intertwining into a small world.

She was lost in her own world.

Purple Thunder Peak.

After reading the intelligence, a tinge of regret flashed in Meng Wuyan’s slender purple eyes.

"This child would be truly excellent if he joined Purple Thunder Peak."

But Ning Zhuo had already been contested by many factions and deeply intertwined with the Nanming Fire Furnace. Now, by establishing Nanming Village, he is essentially founding his own base. Such a person, how could he easily join Purple Thunder Peak?

Thinking of this, Meng Wuyan also inquired about Ning Zhuo’s background.

The subordinate reported softly, "The Foreign Affairs Hall still has no definitive results."

Meng Wuyan chuckled lightly, "The Foreign Affairs Hall surely knows how to handle things."

Sword Cry Peak.

Ling Juejian was polishing his sword.

The sword body was as chill as frost, reflecting his cold and stern brows.

The image of Ning Zhuo defeating the Flowing Gold Guest arrived, and Ling Juejian only watched it once.

Upon seeing that final strike of Ning Zhuo, his eyes sparkled faintly with sword intent.

The battle spirit stirred, then dissipated.

"Cultivation level is too low," Ling Juejian said indifferently.

Ning Zhuo could defeat Gold Core cultivators, but in the end, he was only Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage. Ling Juejian, being Nascent Soul, would be considered bullying if he felt a challenge from Ning Zhuo.

Nonetheless, his interest in Ning Zhuo hadn’t vanished.

"How is the Foreign Affairs Hall’s investigation?"

After receiving a response, Ling Juejian sneered, "Still can’t reveal everything about Ning Zhuo by now?"

Foreign Affairs Hall.

Hall Master Xiang Ji was faced with a pile of flying messages.

These flying messages were all due to Ning Zhuo.

Xiang Ji’s scalp tingled, "Ning Zhuo again!"

He had already temporarily deployed many people, but strangely, there was really no result. Many forces encountered various difficult obstacles and unexpected incidents; some were stalled halfway, others disappeared without a trace.

One group of people facing such issues was not unusual, but almost all of them facing the same fate made it seem very peculiar.

Xiang Ji almost already foresaw that there would be more blaming coming his way.

He rubbed his temples and gritted his teeth: "Send more! Expedite!"

Evil Slaying Hall.

Lu Xuan’an shook his head: "I’ve pledged myself to the Evil Slaying Hall, how can I attend to everything?"

Ning Zhuo had invited him before, but he did not go to observe.

Yun Niaoniao regretted.

"I should have gone!"

"Oh, I shouldn’t have hesitated."

Alchemy Hall.

Shen Hongyao repeatedly watched the part where Ning Zhuo severed the head of Flowing Gold Guest.

The Flame Great Saber spun, and the head of the Golden Core Cultivator fell to the ground!

She watched it multiple times, and her eyes grew brighter.

She admired Ning Zhuo, not just for his combat strength, but for his willingness and ability to act. In the Alchemy Hall, she was constrained by Danxia Peak, Wang Yu, and many rules, unable to act independently. Ning Zhuo could use circumstances to break the situation, build alliances, and seize control of his destiny.

This kind of freedom made her envious, and made the flame in her heart burn even brighter.

A Cave Mansion.

Xiao Juxia, upon learning the news about Nanming Village, suddenly felt a spark of inspiration.

Upon re-entering the Myriad Images Sect, he always sought clues related to Qin De.

Despite painstaking searches, he found nothing.

Now, suddenly a spiritual mechanism appeared.

"Calculate again."

He took out the Divination Artifact and lit the Longevity Incense.

The smoke lingered, but instead of rising, it sunk downward.

Xiao Juxia’s face quickly became pale, a few wrinkles surfaced on his forehead, making him appear several years older.

The cost of divination was naturally very heavy.

But the chance for a sudden flash of spiritual insight was equally rare.

Until the incense burned out, Xiao Juxia abruptly opened his eyes, a trace of blood seeping from his lips.

"Myriad Images Sect, Nanming Village?!" Xiao Juxia muttered in a low voice, his expression somber.

Foolish Peak.

The Blind Fool handed the information in his hand to his son and daughter.

His pair of children lowered their heads in silence, unable to hide the shame on their faces.

Back then, they accepted benefits and persuaded the Blind Fool not to let Ning Zhuo participate in the small trial, steering the opportunity towards Ban Ji. They thought they were acting for the family’s benefit.

Now Ban Ji’s momentum waned, while Ning Zhuo rose step by step, even building alliances and gathering five Nascent Souls behind him.

Whether the choice was right or wrong was already evident.

Outside the Myriad Images Sect, the powerful Shen Family, Lin Family, and Situ Family were closely monitoring this matter.

Shen Xi, Lin Jinglong, and Situ Xing were the faces of Foundation Establishment for their respective families. Their joining Nanming Village was no small matter.

Continue observing.

Be ready to invest at any time!

For now, Nanming Village was just a spectacle within the Heavenly Treasure Building, not yet worth a large-scale gamble. But if Nanming Village could truly impact Flowing Cloud Peak successfully, establish a foothold on the peak, and gain a stable foundation, then Nanming Village would no longer be an empty name!

At that time, increasing aid and support would be most prudent and profitable.

The Pi Family’s high-ranking members were relieved.

"Pi Fujie did very well this time."

"Be adaptable and resilient, that’s what makes a person of the Pi Family."

"Perhaps, we can strive to have Pi Fujie join Nanming Village and ally with Ning Zhuo?"

The high-ranking members discussed fervently.

Moonlight Sect.

"How strong is Danxia Peak? Nanming Village has just been established and is not yet stable; she chose Ning Zhuo?"

"As long as they haven’t officially become part of the sect, this matter might not be unchangeable."

The cultivators of the Moonlight Sect were stirred.

Mu Yuehua, who nearly became the contemporary Yuehua Fairy, held immense value that the Moonlight Sect had never truly ignored. Now, seeing her lean towards Ning Zhuo, many felt not only regret but also the urge to intervene.

At Qinghuangzi’s place, it was a different scene.

After he received the news of Ning Zhuo’s successful alliance building and the brilliance of the Mechanical Bird Group in the battle against Flowing Gold Guest, he was first delighted and then worried.

The delight was that Ning Zhuo indeed did not let down the Empty Valley Sound Green Mechanism Tube.

The worry was that the greater Ning Zhuo’s power grew, the bigger the storms he would face.

"What he will face next won’t be just one Flowing Gold Guest."

Qinghuangzi was working hard on crafting the Mechanical Flying Birds, occasionally coughing lightly, his face looking even grayer than usual.