Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master

Chapter 1480: Chapter 606: Flowing Gold Guest vs Ning Zhuo · Second Battle

Alarm Whistle, Thousand Weight Plunge, Thunder Breaking Pearl, Breakup Blade Talisman...

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The Flowing Gold Guest looked at the pile of magic treasures, talismans, and elixirs on the table, a chill and heat surging within him, intertwining, ebbing and flowing.

The experiences of recent days gave him a brand new understanding of Flowing Cloud Peak, the Myriad Images Sect, and even his entire cultivation career!

He was acutely aware of his situation—already deeply entangled in this vortex, sinking ever deeper.

He could only survive by accepting Ning Zhuo’s challenge according to the will of the various factions!

He still feared Ning Zhuo, but the fear no longer suffocated him as before.

The abundant support was like layers of golden armor draped over his heart. People are like this; when empty-handed, the way ahead seems like a mountain of swords and a sea of flames. But now, with so many treasures, elixirs, and talismans piled high, courage began to grow again from the cracks in the Flowing Gold Guest’s heart.

"Ning Zhuo is merely at the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage," murmured the Flowing Gold Guest.

"Last time I was unaware of his capabilities and was specifically countered by him. This time..."

He instinctively touched his right chest.

There, the Nine Orifice Blood Gold Embryo had been preliminarily refined, suspended beneath the skin of his chest like a new golden-red heart. Each beat replenished his entire body with Blood Gold Essence Liquid, allowing any deficiency in Golden Blood to be quickly restored.

He recalled mastering the Golden Stone Opening Skill through diligent practice, his confidence soaring: "This time, who will win is still unknown!"

Nonetheless, he still sought out the Evil Slaying Hall.

He hoped for more support from the Evil Slaying Hall.

However, the envoy from the Evil Slaying Hall appeared indifferent this time.

"The Evil Slaying Hall never intended for you and Ning Zhuo to fight to the death. Your second battle with Ning Zhuo already involves life and death, contrary to the original intent of the Evil Slaying Hall!"

The Flowing Gold Guest stared at him for a long time, then sneered.

"Fine, what a good Evil Slaying Hall." He swept his sleeves and left.

He was not surprised by this attitude from the Evil Slaying Hall. The current hall master Zhong Dao’s interest in Ning Zhuo’s intelligence was already known throughout the Wanxiang Sect’s Main Mountain Gate.

As he stepped out the door, the Flowing Gold Guest actually made up his mind decisively.

The Evil Slaying Hall was not involving itself this time.

What does this indicate?

It indicates that the Flowing Gold Guest has changed from a pawn of the Evil Slaying Hall to a blade heavily bet on by all factions of Flowing Cloud Peak.

He had but one path — to accept the challenge!

"Then let’s fight!"

The battleground was still set near the Martial Arts Arena of the Heavenly Treasure Building.

This time, there were far more spectators than before.

The successful establishment of Nanming Village stirred up disturbances. Ning Zhuo’s every move was magnified, watched by countless eyes in secret.

The moment the Flowing Gold Guest fought again, the news immediately captured the attention of many forces in Flowing Cloud Peak. Green Tea Society, Floating Life Association, Thorn Society, Bird and Beast Manor, Broken Water Blade Pavilion, Thunder Cloud Association, all had representatives present.

Not only from Flowing Cloud Peak, but also Danxia Peak, Ten Thousand Beasts Peak, Evil Slaying Hall, and others had come to observe.

Ning Zhuo entered first, wearing the Great Thousand Mechanism Sound Robe, the white-clothed youth composed and unhurried.

Unlike last time, he carried a large wooden box on his back—precisely the Soul Absorption Box.

It was composed of Five Elements Spirit Talismans and mechanical accessories, able to continuously absorb external Spiritual Energy and convert it into usable mana for cultivators.

Ning Zhuo had also acquired five five-color small pools at his waist, resembling flat bottles with a faint flow of Five Elements brilliance inside.

Inside his robe, a Cloud Tide Replenishing Talisman was attached, with Five Qi Returning Essence Pills prepared in his Storage Waist Belt.

These were his preparations to shore up his weaknesses.

When the Flowing Gold Guest entered, his demeanor was drastically different!

He wore a stern expression, with eyes glowing more fiercely golden compared to the previous battle.

Beneath the skin of his chest, a golden-red light flickered as if an unusual heart had appeared — the Nine Orifice Blood Gold Embryo!

Ning Zhuo took one look and confirmed the information was accurate.

In addition, in the Flowing Gold Guest’s sleeve was hidden a Breakup Blade Talisman, a Thunder Breaking Pearl in his Storage Bracelet, an Alarm Whistle at his waist, along with a black accessory—the Thousand Weight Plunge. Not yet activated, it had already caused the surrounding earth’s energy to subtly stagnate.

The two stood facing each other, and the wind in the field quieted considerably.

The Flowing Gold Guest gazed at Ning Zhuo, the golden light in his eyes burning gradually brighter.

The Nine Orifice Blood Gold Embryo in his chest pulsed, propelling Blood Gold Essence Liquid throughout his body. He reached to touch the Alarm Whistle at his waist, grasping the Thousand Weight Plunge.

The fear in Flowing Gold Guest’s heart seemed to be suppressed by layers of treasured light, finally transforming into a surge of agitated confidence.

"Ning Zhuo." He growled lowly, "Last time, I underestimated you. You, a mere Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, plotted against me and left me with no escape. But this path, you chose it, so today’s situation, you brought upon yourself!"

Ning Zhuo smiled slightly: "Senior Brother for coming again, shows your Dao heart’s resilience. Thank you for providing me another opportunity, allowing me to accept this challenge."

The Flowing Gold Guest snorted in anger but didn’t say more, suddenly stomping his foot!

Bang!

The Thousand Weight Plunge was activated.

In an instant, it was as if an invisible giant hand pressed down on the entire Martial Arts Arena, causing the black stone bricks on the ground to tremble, the muffled sound rolling along the array patterns.

Even the onlookers felt a slight sinking sensation beneath their feet.

Let alone those in the arena like Ning Zhuo.

In just a single moment, the earth’s power surged around, like a great heavy iron cloak, enveloping the entire Martial Arts Arena.

Ning Zhuo’s gaze was deep. If the Green Forest Python Chariot launched now, its speed would surely be greatly affected.

He waved his long sleeves, releasing a mass of mechanical flying birds, consisting of Holding Festival Pheasant, Top Wind Kite, Golden Cage Bird, Sleeve Stabbing Kite, in these five types.