Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

However, he keenly sensed that there were many Japanese ninjas lying in ambush on both sides of the mountain cliffs at the pass ahead.

Encircle and ambush reinforcements?

These four words instantly rose in Cui Ming's mind.

"court death!"

A cold glint flashed in Cui Ming's eyes.

Click click click!

The mechanisms on both sides of the Fenrir Wolf's front end instantly unfolded, and twenty-four diamond-shaped floating cannons were launched out in an instant!

Whoosh whoosh!

The floating cannons traced eerie arcs in the air, like a pack of aerial hounds, as they shot towards the high altitudes of the cliffs on both sides of the valley.

The closer Cui Ming got to the valley, the clearer his understanding of the ninja's ambush became.

At this moment, the enemy is in the open, while we are in the shadows.

Cui Ming leaped onto the Fenrir wolf chariot, and the next moment the Fenrir wolf's lower back quickly transformed into a mysterious armor engraved with earth-yellow runes, which then mounted on Cui Ming's body.

Immediately afterwards, Cui Ming leaped backward, and his entire body disappeared into the ground.

Fenrir the wolf itself, like a blue meteor, crashed headlong into the ambush in the valley with a rapid roar.

The speeding heavy motorcycles ignored the numerous potholes and ropes on the ground and floated directly into the air.

In mid-air, it transformed into a gigantic mechanical black wolf.

He grinned at the numerous Japanese soldiers who were waiting in the valley, revealing a mouthful of ferocious and terrifying sharp teeth.

With terrifying impact, it spun around, creating a whirlwind of razor-sharp blades as it plunged into the crowd.

The ninjas on the ground had never seen anything like this before. They were all stunned by the sheer force of the scene.

The rampaging Fenrir wolf plunged headfirst into the entire valley, turning a black wolf into a bloodied and mangled red wolf.

At the same time, countless deep blue rays of light shot down from the sky, like invitations from Yama, the King of Hell, piercing through the heads of the ninjas lying in ambush on both sides of the cliffs.

There was no time for panic, no time for cries for help; amidst a series of piercing sounds, the final curtain fell.

In an instant, the entire valley was transformed into a hellish slaughterhouse.

Chapter 144 Tian Xiaodie's Transformation

The perspective shifts back to Wuhou Village a few hours earlier.

The Wuhou Sect was extremely confident in its ancestral Qi Gate Formation, believing that outsiders would find it extremely difficult to find the entrance, let alone break through the formation to enter Wuhou Village.

This almost blind self-confidence has led to the fact that in Wuhou Village, which is in a semi-secluded state, no one receives outsiders on a daily basis.

Therefore, it becomes extremely difficult for outsiders to contact them.

The spies sent by He Qing from the Jianghu Inn only knew the general location of Wuhou Village.

He has been searching the area repeatedly since last night, trying various methods, and even resorting to some unconventional means.

However, they were unable to find the correct path into the village, let alone pass on the warning message.

This troubled him greatly; if all else failed, he would have no choice but to shout at the top of his lungs...

At midday, Tian Xiaodie from Wuhou Village was unable to bear the endless scrutiny and questioning from several village elders about the bicycles, motorcycles, and other samples she had brought back.

They even wanted to get some information about the Divine Machine Alliance from Tian Xiaodie.

The incessant questioning made her feel extremely oppressed.

So she handed everything over to her husband, Zhuge Yunhui, and went alone to get some fresh air near the village entrance.

Tian Xiaodie had always felt that the atmosphere in Wuhou Village was too dull, with rules everywhere, seniority in everything, and a rigid adherence to conventions.

They're just a bunch of guys who always try to uncover the secrets of the world and survive in the cracks.

Yet he insists on calling himself a hermit, detached from worldly affairs.

Ugh...

Tian Xiaodie sighed silently.

This is completely different from the free environment of the Divine Machine Alliance, which encourages innovation and lets ability speak for itself. It's still most comfortable to stay within the alliance.

Just as Tian Xiaodie was taking a walk at the edge of the village, she suddenly noticed a figure in the woods in the distance, anxiously scratching his head and running around, as if searching for something.

At first, Tian Xiaodie thought it was just another outsider who admired the ancient sage Zhuge Liang and wanted to make a pilgrimage but couldn't get in.

But after circling around a few times, the man looked up at the sky and finally made up his mind to channel his Qi and shout into the empty mountain forest.

"Can any of the disciples of Zhuge Liang's faction hear me? I am a secret agent from Jianghu Xiaozhan! I have some extremely urgent intelligence to report to your faction!"

Tian Xiaodie was taken aback upon hearing this.

A spy from the Jianghu Inn?

But her Wuhou Sect and Jianghu Xiaozhan have never had any dealings, so why would someone suddenly come to their door under their name?

Her first thought was that this person would come up with any excuse to get into the village.

So, Tian Xiaodie responded in a cool, clear voice through the array.

"My Wuhou Village has no connection with your Jianghu Inn. Besides, Wuhou Village has already been sealed off. Please leave."

After saying that, Tian Xiaodie prepared to turn around and go back to the village.

But when the spy finally heard a response, he immediately perked up.

Afraid of missing the opportunity, he hurriedly shouted out the most crucial information.

"The location of Wuhou Village has been exposed! The whereabouts of Cui Ming, the leader of the Divine Machine Alliance, have been revealed! The Japanese invaders and supernatural beings are about to attack! Jianghu Inn has delivered the message, farewell!"

Before he finished speaking, the spy didn't hesitate and quickly disappeared into the forest.

His decisive actions truly reflect the style of a small inn in the martial arts world.

Tian Xiaodie stood there, her face filled with surprise and uncertainty.

The information provided by the other party was too alarming, especially the intelligence concerning Cui Ming and the Japanese alien.

Tian Xiaodie was well aware of just how much the Japanese hated Cui Ming. The Eastern Kingdom's aliens, under Cui Ming's guidance and encouragement, even deeply resented the Japanese.

Once the Japanese learn of Cui Ming's whereabouts, they will definitely launch a full-scale attack to annihilate him.

She dared not delay and immediately turned around, returning to the village as quickly as possible to report the news she had heard to the clan's higher-ups.

However, inside the council chamber at this moment...

The clan chief and several elders were having an enthusiastic discussion.

How should we price the bicycles and motorcycles that Tian Xiaodie brought back? How can we use these novel items to open up the high-end market and acquire more resources for the clan?

When Tian Xiaodie rushed in to report that the location of Wuhou Village might have been exposed, Cui Ming's whereabouts had been revealed, and the Japanese might attack at any time, most of the people present did not take it seriously.

An elder with white hair and beard stroked his beard and smiled.

"Butterfly girl, don't panic."

"The formation of my Wuhou Village is profound and cannot be easily found by outsiders. Even if they do find it, they still cannot break through it."

"As for Master Cui, he is incredibly powerful and elusive. Even if his whereabouts are leaked, how could those petty villains possibly do anything to him?"

Another elder echoed this sentiment.

"Exactly! Although this Jianghu Inn is well-informed, it is not immune to exaggeration. Perhaps it is just a routine test, so there is no need to panic."

They were very confident in the village's defense system and their own divination abilities.

Believing that even if there were some troubles, they could be easily resolved with the help of the formation, they continued to focus their attention back on the formulation of the business plan.

However, the Japanese soldiers acted much faster and more ruthlessly than they had anticipated.

Before an incense stick could burn, a disciple responsible for perimeter security rushed in to report that a large number of unidentified individuals had appeared in the area surrounding the village.

These people are acting mysteriously, laying poisons and traps at various water sources and key roads, intending to completely blockade and surround Wuhou Village.

Upon hearing the news, the previously calm and composed atmosphere in the council chamber instantly froze.

However, the clan leader and several core elders exchanged glances and remained quite calm.

The clan chief turned his gaze to Tian Xiaodie, who looked anxious, and spoke calmly.

"Xiaodie, don't worry. Don't you have the jade pendant left by Master Cui?"

“Crush it now, and Hall Master Cui will surely come to help once he receives the message.”

"With such strong support, we should be able to get through this crisis safely."

After saying that, he gestured for Tian Xiaodie to do so, and then prepared to continue the business discussion that had just been interrupted with the elders.

Tian Xiaodie was taken aback upon hearing this, and then a look of resistance appeared on her face.

She tightly gripped the warm, smooth jade pendant made of earth vein stone in her bosom and shook her head.

"No! This item was given to me by Master Cui to save my life. How can I use it so easily just because my Wuhou Sect is in danger?"

"Besides, the Japanese have already laid an ambush all around. Wouldn't leading Master Cui here be just like stepping into their trap?"

"If Master Cui were to fall into danger because of this, how could I live with myself!"

She believed that the Wuhou faction was capable enough to handle the situation and should not rely on outsiders for everything, much less drag their allies into unknown dangers.

"Foolish!"

An elder rebuked.

"This concerns the safety of the entire clan; how can you act recklessly! Since Master Cui has given you this gift, it means he has promised to help. If you don't use it now, when will you?"

Tian Xiaodie wanted to argue, but the clan chief no longer gave her a chance.

The clan leader's sleeves fluttered slightly, and the esoteric technique "Eight Gates Transport" was activated instantly.

Tian Xiaodie felt a lightness at her waist as the jade pendant vanished into thin air and reappeared in the clan leader's palm the next moment.

The clan chief glanced at Tian Xiaodie with a complicated expression. A hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes, but more than that, there was a resolute determination to act for the survival of the clan.

He didn't say anything more, and clenched his fist tightly.