Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master - Chapter 1513

Chapter 1513: Chapter 622: Flowing Gold Guest’s Third Battle Against Ning Zhuo

Qiu Lei, You Yunshou—one with Earth Vein Heroic and Deep, the other with Cloud Technique Light Spirit—both struck simultaneously, yet Tan Zhu’s single palm of smoky air firmly suppressed them.

This is the might of Quasi-Divine Power!

For a Nascent Soul Cultivator to advance, they must master Divine Skills to transform the Nascent Soul.

These skills must be Lifebound Techniques, as the Nascent Soul is the fruit of the Main Cultivation Method.

Other spells, even if they could achieve divine power, cannot affect the Nascent Soul.

Though Qiu Lei and You Yunshou are Nascent Soul Cultivators, their Lifebound Techniques are far from Quasi-Divine Power, let alone Divine Skills.

It’s not that the two of them together can’t defeat Tan Zhu.

In a true life-and-death struggle, both would unleash their mana without regard for consumption, likely winning by sheer quantity.

The problem is their current clash doesn’t allow for more mana exertion—doing so openly would violate the Myriad Images Sect’s rules, with severe consequences.

Thus, their “effortless” contest relies on limited mana use, focusing on “quality.”

In this aspect, Tan Zhu easily crushed the two.

Qiu Lei and You Yunshou knew it well, feeling helpless. For they lacked mastery of Quasi-Divine Power.

The two exchanged glances, and Qiu Lei said in a low voice, “Tan Zhu, do you truly intend to stand up for Nanming Village?”

Tan Zhu responded indifferently, “I am a person of Nanming Village by origin.”

You Yunshou looked grim, “Are you acting this way to make a mortal enemy of White Cloud Village?”

Tan Zhu glanced at him, “When White Cloud Village supported Flowing Gold Guest, did they consider becoming enemies of Nanming Village?”

You Yunshou was momentarily speechless.

Tan Zhu proactively withdrew his Quasi-Divine Power, the purple-black smoky air automatically folding in like an invisible cloak, sinking into his robe, “Flowing Cloud Peak has its rules. Since both claim this place, yet neither possesses sect credentials, let their martial prowess decide.”

Qiu Lei fell silent.

You Yunshou was silent as well.

After a moment, Qiu Lei slowly asked, “How shall the contest proceed?”

Tan Zhu stated, “Territorial Expansion Alliance, White Cloud Village, Nanming Village… Each of our three sides sends personnel. In the Martial Arts Arena, fighting individually, with unlimited numbers. Whichever side first achieves three victories, the Sun Raising Yang Locking Cloud Altar belongs to them, how about it?”

You Yunshou’s gaze flashed, “Three victories won’t do, it must be at least five!”

Tan Zhu understood that the opponent wanted to exploit Nanming Village’s newness and lack of foundation by raising the number of victories required.

However, this was within his expectations.

Tan Zhu nodded slightly, “Fine. What about Territorial Expansion Alliance?”

Qiu Lei, being the representative of Territorial Expansion Alliance this time, had the authority to decide. He gave Tan Zhu a deep look before nodding, “Alright, five wins decide the outcome!”

“Let’s sign the contract then.” Tan Zhu waved his sleeve, sending out three blank contracts.

The three sides quickly signed.

Tan Zhu spoke no more, turning to fly away from the locus.

The news swiftly spread like wildfire throughout the sect.

Many were astonished that Nanming Village had finally taken the next step, so decisively and swiftly, with their forces directed straight at the Sun Raising Yang Locking Cloud Altar.

From this moment on, the contest for the Sun Raising Yang Locking Cloud Altar was no longer a secret tug-of-war between Territorial Expansion Alliance and White Cloud Village.

With Nanming Village formally entering the fray, it became a three-way contest!

Representatives from all the major forces on Flowing Cloud Peak gathered once more.

Nanming Village acted too swiftly!

They had expected that Nanming Village, newly established, with unsettled hearts, and each of the five Nascent Souls with their own calculations, would need to consolidate their power first, leveraging three battles against Flowing Gold Guest for ongoing momentum.

No one foresaw Tan Zhu’s maneuver, directly pulling Territorial Expansion Alliance and White Cloud Village onto the Martial Arts Arena.

The Sun Raising Yang Locking Cloud Altar had grown into more than a mere feng shui treasure.

It became a flagpole.

If Nanming Village can plant their flag, it signifies they’ve truly taken a bite out of Flowing Cloud Peak.

What Flowing Cloud Peak’s forces fear most is not Nanming Village occupying one mere locale. What truly keeps them awake at night is: once Nanming Village gains a foothold, the five Nascent Souls and various creditors will have a landing spot. Today it’s the Sun Raising Yang Locking Cloud Altar, tomorrow it might be some Cloud Nest, Spirit Vein, Ferry, or Cave Mansion Group.

Who dares say the next harmed spot won’t be theirs?

Lei Wangyue from the Thunder Cloud Association declared outright, “The Thunder Cloud Association can lend support. Nanming Village mustn’t establish itself on Flowing Cloud Peak!”

Zhao Ni from Bird and Beast Manor’s voice was deep, “Bird and Beast Manor can also contribute. Cloud Beast migrations near the Sun Raising Yang Locking Cloud Altar are frequent. If Nanming Village takes this spot, it will surely impact our manor’s hunting and Spiritual Beast taming routes.”

He was draped in gray-brown beast skin, with a Double-Pupil Golden Eagle perched on his shoulder. The eagle let out a low cry, its sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd, as if evaluating prey.

Ye Qingming from Green Tea Society was still clad in a moon-white narrow-sleeved robe, overlaid with water-green short sleeves, and a silver hairpin slightly glinted amidst her hair.

The tea scent wafting from her was gentle as spring water, “Given the situation, everyone should understand, this isn’t about aiding Territorial Expansion Alliance, nor White Cloud Village. It’s about helping ourselves.”

“With Nanming Village standing solid, business calculations need revision.” Jin Mantang spread his chubby hands, “Just think of what we’ve invested in Flowing Gold Guest’s resources, my Floating Life Association doesn’t want to operate at a loss.”

Wen Suzhen from Suspended Pot Residence, Xu Duanchao from Broken Water Blade Pavilion clutching his blade, and the Golden Hairpin Old Woman from Golden Stone Alliance spoke successively.

Qiu Lei and You Yunshou sat closely together, their expressions far from pleasant.

The pair knew that the claims of support were really about eyeing the Sun Raising Yang Locking Cloud Altar’s fat piece. They were struggling to find an excuse to act, now seizing the opportunity with vigor and forcefulness.