Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

Chapter 148 Zhuge Dan

Everything has settled down.

Hidden underground, Cui Ming took in the entire battle situation from the perspective of the twenty-four floating cannons that had been reassembled.

The Fenrir wolf had already taken care of its target, and Cui Ming was maneuvering it to wash itself in the river. After all, it was his own vehicle, and Cui Ming didn't want to get into a bloody mess while sitting on it.

In the area under the jurisdiction of Night Slayer and Horror, all resistance has been wiped out;

The Shadow Spiders and the Swarm of Swarm Bees are carrying out a final cleanup mission, searching for any remaining enemies that may have escaped.

The entire encirclement of Wuhou Village was completely torn apart by Cui Ming's overwhelming power and efficient killing in a very short time.

At this moment, Cui Ming slowly rose from the ground and removed the Earth Vein Mystic Armor.

Fenrir the wolf has also returned and obediently follows Cui Ming beside him.

The twenty-four floating cannons also quickly returned and were remounted in Fenrir's mane.

The puppets scattered across the mountains and fields also receded like the tide, and were retrieved through the Devouring Bag.

All that remained at the scene was irreparable damage and a strong, lingering stench of blood.

"It's time to collect some payment."

Cui Ming muttered to himself, then turned and leaped onto Fenrir the wolf.

The eerie blue light emanating from Fenrir Wolf had dissipated, leaving only its cold, metallic texture and the lingering smell of blood.

Cui Ming deliberately controlled his speed, as if he were just a tourist visiting the mountains and rivers, rather than a peerless villain who had just pacified a battlefield.

Riding the Fenrir wolf, they slowly arrived at the entrance to Wuhou Village.

The entrance is still concealed by a mysterious array, and from the outside it looks like an ordinary mountain forest.

But Cui Ming could clearly feel that several gazes were focusing on him through these formations.

Before he could make a move, the space in front of him rippled like water, the trees shifted and changed position, revealing a road leading into the village.

It was clear that the formation had been broken by someone, and the people from the Wuhou faction opened the door for him.

Cui Ming remained calm as he slowly rode his Fenrir wolf inside.

After passing through the array at the entrance, the view suddenly opened up. Unlike the desolate scene outside, the interior was peaceful and serene.

Beneath this tranquility lay the undisguised astonishment and awe of countless members of the Wuhou faction.

At the village entrance, dozens of clansmen, led by clan chief Zhuge Dan and several core elders, waited in an open space.

Tian Xiaodie and Zhuge Yunhui stood slightly forward.

Tian Xiaodie's face showed worry and a complicated expression.

Zhuge Yunhui remained calm, his gaze briefly meeting Cui Ming's before he nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

"Master Cui."

As the leader of the Wuhou School and the patriarch of the Zhuge clan, Zhuge Dan spoke first, his voice calm and devoid of much emotion.

"Thank you for your help in relieving the siege of Wuhou Village. Our clan will always remember this kindness."

Cui Ming dismounted from the wolf, and Fenrir stood quietly beside him.

Cui Ming glanced at everyone, his gaze lingering on the faces of several elders, whose calmness seemed somewhat...unusual.

"Chief Zhuge, you're too kind."

Cui Ming spoke in a flat tone.

"It was just a coincidence. Besides, this matter started because of me, so it should end with me."

Zhuge Dan shook his head.

"The cause and effect are intertwined and cannot be explained in a single sentence. The Japanese devils covet our Eastern Kingdom, and their wolfish ambitions are known to all. Even without the matter of Master Cui, our Wuhou Village might not have been able to maintain its precarious peace for long."

Zhuge Dan paused for a moment, then turned to the side to gesture.

"Master Cui, please come inside for a chat."

The group moved to the village council hall.

The hall was simply furnished. After the guests and hosts were all seated, Zhuge Dan seemed to know Cui Ming's style of doing things very well. Without much small talk, he went straight to the point.

"Master Cui's combat prowess is profound, and his mechanical skills are even more unpredictable. We were only able to witness the formation just now, and we were deeply shocked."

An elder remarked with genuine emotion, clearly speaking from the heart rather than as a mere formality.

Another elder took over the conversation.

"Everyone believes that cultivating both body and mind is extremely important, but seeing Master Cui's battle now, perhaps there is another way out, which is admirable."

Cui Ming listened quietly without responding.

He knew that there would be more to come after all this groundwork.

As expected, the two elders exchanged a glance and then slowly retreated.

Zhuge Dan glanced at Tian Xiaodie, who immediately understood and got up to walk in front of Cui Ming.

He presented a box carved from special wood with both hands.

The box is about a foot square and has a complex seal at the opening.

Tian Xiaodie then spoke.

"Master Cui, this is a copy of the essential techniques of the 'Wuhou Divine Mechanism' of our Wuhou School."

"The clan leader and several elders decided to present this to Master Cui as a token of their gratitude and to express their sincerity for deeper cooperation in the future."

Upon hearing Tian Xiaodie's words, everyone in the council hall except for Zhuge Dan and a few elders showed astonishment.

It should be noted that within the Wuhou Sect, the secret technique of Wuhou Divine Strategist has always been taught only to female members of the sect.

The clan has always been strict about the inheritance of cultivation techniques.

But now they're giving it away to outsiders? Even if it's just the essence of the dungeon, that's unprecedented.

Cui Ming's gaze fell on the wooden box, but he did not immediately take it.

Instead, they turned their attention to Zhuge Dan.

"This gift is too generous. It is a secret message from the Wuhou Sect, and I, Cui, am unworthy to accept it. Moreover, it seems that your sect... was prepared in advance?"

Cui Ming was referring to the fact that the other party took out this item immediately after he finished fighting, as if they had been prepared for it all along.

If he doesn't win, and the Japanese soldiers come in instead...

Are they a completely different person now?

Zhuge Dan and the elders exchanged glances, their eyes filled with helplessness.

Zhuge Dan dismissed all clansmen except Tian Xiaodie and Zhuge Yunhui before speaking frankly to Cui Ming.

"I wonder if Hall Master Cui still remembers the first time you invited my Wuhou Sect to Longhu Mountain, most of the elders in my clan were injured?"

"Ok?"

When Cui Ming saw Zhuge Dan bring up the old matter again, he quickly guessed what he meant after a moment's thought.

"Does the clan leader mean the inner view?"

Zhuge Dan's eyes lit up.

"Master Cui is exceptionally intelligent."

He sighed.

"It was precisely because my people were too proud and confident that they inquired about the inner workings immediately after receiving your letter, Master Cui. This led to the involvement of many elders, who were all ultimately injured."

"In the end, I managed to rescue my people from the inner realm only after using a secret technique. However, this also shortened my lifespan, but fortunately, the effort was rewarded."

Hearing Zhuge Dan say these words so casually...

Zhuge Yunhui could no longer sit still.

"Father! You..."

Zhuge Dan raised his hand to stop Zhuge Yunhui's movement and continued speaking.

"Although we did not get all the answers, with the combined efforts of many elders of the Zhuge family, we still managed to see some fragmented images."

"Even with just these, it's enough for the Zhuge family to place a heavy bet..."

Chapter 149 Seizing the Opportunity

Zhuge Dan's explanation also confirmed Cui Ming's conjecture.

When the Wuhou Sect first came into contact with Cui Ming, they saw part of the future through the inner vision.

And through these means, they made the choice that was most beneficial to their clan.

That's why they voluntarily handed over the chips that Cui Ming would definitely be interested in.

All this was so that he could board the big ship of Cui Ming and the Divine Machine Alliance in order to cope with the huge changes to come and seek a new path for the development of his Zhuge family.

Cui Ming stared intently at Zhuge Dan for a moment, then reached out and took the wooden box.

What I received was heavy, not only because of the weight of the martial arts manual, but also because of Zhuge Dan's scheming.

"In that case, I, Cui, am unworthy to accept your offer."

"The cooperation between the Divine Machine Alliance and the Wuhou Sect should naturally become even closer."

Cui Ming originally intended to strengthen cooperation with the Wuhou Sect; otherwise, he wouldn't have brought Tian Xiaodie and the others back with him.

But seeing Zhuge Dan's state after saying those words, Cui Ming sighed.

Seeing that Cui Ming had accepted the Divine Strategist Technique of Marquis Wu, Zhuge Dan finally revealed a relaxed smile on his serious face.

But he quickly recovered, walked out of the council hall, and announced loudly in front of all the clansmen.

"Today, with Master Cui present as a witness, I have two more things to announce."

Everyone in the Zhuge family was stunned, and they listened intently, holding their breath.

"Firstly, from this day forward, Zhuge Yunhui and his wife Tian Xiaodie will officially represent our Wuhou faction and be responsible for all negotiations with the Shenji Alliance."