[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortal-craftsman-s-creation":3,"chapter-immortal-craftsman-s-creation-immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-123":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Mysteries of Immortal puppet Master",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2227546,4127,"Chapter 123","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>Fire Persimmon Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ning family carriage moved along the street at a moderate pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passersby along the way took the initiative to step aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because the carriage and its flags bore a large \"Ning\" character. The carriage itself emitted the aura of multiple magic treasures, and its specifications were quite high; those who rode in it were usually big figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they couldn't recognize these things, passersby could see the pomp—there were eight cultivators guarding the front and back of the carriage, four at the Qi Refining stage and four at the Foundation Establishment stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by such a display, even a fool knew that the person in the carriage must be an important figure of the Ning family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, sitting in the carriage was Ning Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qi Refining stage geniuses of the four major forces in Fire Persimmon Immortal City had all been assassinated one after another in a short period of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four forces were severely provoked; not only did the three families cooperate more closely, but they also increased protection for their respective geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo benefited from this, being able to ride in such a high-spec carriage when traveling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he was sitting cross-legged in the carriage, surrounded by floating clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Foundation Establishment Ning family cultivators who checked this scene with their spiritual sense could not help but admire Ning Zhuo’s diligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some who had been guarding him for a long time gradually discovered: how hardworking Ning Zhuo was in his daily cultivation, striving to the extreme, with almost no activities for play or relaxation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if some incredible giant beast was chasing him from behind, and if he slowed down even a little, he would be swallowed by the beast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floating clouds could block the fluctuations of breathing exercises, but in fact, it wouldn't matter even if they leaked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, once a cultivation technique reaches its limit, daily breathing is still needed to refine new magic power for use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quite reasonable to use floating clouds to cover up every cultivation session.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was his past experience of growing up in hardship and loneliness, or the recent assassinations, it would make anyone severely lack a sense of security. It was reasonable and understandable to use such actions to slightly fill that inner sense of security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in fact, Ning Zhuo was remotely controlling Yuan Dasheng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo first took out the Golden-Blood Battle Ape, Dasheng, and secretly placed it in Ning Ze’s residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he left the family compound and boarded the carriage, with every move drawing attention, he then quietly controlled Yuan Dasheng, activating it to begin the action on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Mirror-Platform Spirit-Communication Technique, Ning Zhuo could observe the environment around Yuan Dasheng at all times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the heart-seal planted by the My Buddha Heart-Demon Seal, Ning Zhuo could control Yuan Dasheng even without spiritual sense or threads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the fact that Yuan Dasheng itself possessed spirituality and could understand relatively complex instructions... this gave Ning Zhuo’s current operation a high probability of success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Dasheng put on the Pale-Iron Han Armor, which possessed the ability to disguise, this time disguising itself as an ordinary cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo rode in the carriage, while Yuan Dasheng walked on a nearby street, brushing past passersby, openly and honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near Ning Zhuo’s small courtyard, Yuan Dasheng quickly slipped into an alley and, taking advantage of the lack of people around, ducked into the sewer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a certain spot in the sewer, it touched a wall brick, activating a hidden teleportation array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Ning Zhuo felt his control weaken significantly; Yuan Dasheng had already been teleported to the underground base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was where Han Ming was being held; it was the transit point for every one of Ning Zhuo’s forays into the black market, and also where he had once stored fire essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Dasheng came to the furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It opened its storage bag and threw everything inside into the furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, it closed the furnace door, infused spiritual power, and slowly increased the furnace’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air temperature rose accordingly, and the crimson light gradually dispelled the surrounding gloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pale-Iron Han Armor still covered Yuan Dasheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sat cross-legged in front of the furnace and, with Ning Zhuo’s help, began to activate the Cremation Prajna Spirit-Resolving Scripture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual power gradually revealed its profound mystery according to the Buddhist scripture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red flames burned inside the furnace, rapidly melting all of Yuan Dasheng’s related items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the flames, specks of pink light rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pink light was like snow, dancing at the tips of the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the cremation ended and Yuan Dasheng opened the furnace door, these pink spiritual lights, like swallows returning to their nest, didn't need Ning Zhuo to exert any effort; because there was no object to inhabit, they consciously threw themselves into Yuan Dasheng’s embrace, replenishing its spirituality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◆TTKдN◆co\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original 79% spirituality climbed rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few breaths, some pink light spots circled outside Yuan Dasheng’s body, unable to enter, and could only dissipate with regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Yuan Dasheng’s spirituality was full!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>100% spirituality!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirituality self-sufficient!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was absolutely a qualitative turning point; from now on, Yuan Dasheng’s spirituality could recover on its own, rather than only having the channel of external replenishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good, very good!\" In the carriage, Ning Zhuo smiled, his expression weary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was his first time activating the Cremation Prajna Spirit-Resolving Scripture with full power, and it was done remotely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, his soul foundation was deep and his spirit was vigorous; the Mirror-Platform Spirit-Communication Technique had already entered the sixth layer. This cultivation base stood out among the three techniques!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Return along the original path.\" Ning Zhuo issued this command, but the next moment, the smile on his face froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Golden-Blood Battle Ape, Dasheng, came a very clear refusal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo: ?!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden-Blood Battle Ape, Dasheng, controlled the Pale-Iron Han Armor and slowly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked around blankly, then looked down at its own hands, feet, and body; it felt extremely confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't know who it was, and it didn't know where it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo hurriedly transmitted the instruction again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Yuan Dasheng felt a voice in its mind telling it what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yuan Dasheng chose not to listen to this voice; it reached out and touched its heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in its heart, a strong emotion of anger and hatred surged like a floodgate opening, surging and pouring out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Dasheng was almost instantly buried by such intense emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It let out a low roar, emitting a tragic ape cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound woke Han Ming in the cell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Ming had been recuperating these days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Ning Zhuo left, he had relaxed her restraints. Although she was still locked by chains, her range of movement now covered half the cell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Ning Zhuo had also set up mechanisms here to feed Han Ming at fixed times and locations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To accommodate Han Ming’s excretory needs, Ning Zhuo had added a small wooden compartment in a corner of the cell with a waste bucket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the waste in the bucket accumulated to a certain level, the floor tiles at the bottom of the bucket would open, and clear water would spray to flush the waste away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent Han Ming from feeling lonely, Ning Zhuo also placed some books in the cell, covering a wide range of content, for Han Ming to pass the boring time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, Han Ming was about to reach her limit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to see the \"Tassel-Haired Guest\"; even seeing a cockroach would make her spirit lift and feel a sense of happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, when she heard the ape cry, she was terrified for a moment, then overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly ran toward the cell door, but was dragged back by the iron chains halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Ming fell onto the cold floor tiles and screamed toward the cell door: \"I’m here, I’m here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, is it you? Have you come?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Dasheng heard Han Ming’s voice but ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense anger and hatred came quickly and went quickly, just like a layer of floating ice on the sea. Beneath the floating ice was the vast ocean, with ten thousand acres of sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sorrowful emotion was so heavy that it deeply immersed and buried Yuan Dasheng’s spirituality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Dasheng’s eyes, originally mechanical and dull, now revealed an incomparably deep sorrow and longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It moved slowly, its footsteps heavy, like a walking corpse, and left the underground base through the teleportation array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Han Ming still screaming miserably; she seemed to be struggling, fighting hard, not wanting the dungeon to return to deathly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Master, are you outside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, I don’t want to be locked up anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll do anything, let me out, I can’t take it anymore, I really can’t take it anymore! Wuwuwu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Ming collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The peace that returned to the underground base was like a desperate life choking her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cried for a long time until she fainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo sensed Han Ming’s movements through Yuan Dasheng, but he could no longer manage it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuan Dasheng, stop, halt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Return along the original path, return along the original path!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo communicated intensely with Yuan Dasheng through the Mirror-Platform Spirit-Communication Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was useless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Dasheng’s spirituality rejected this instruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Full of spirituality! I didn't expect such a drawback!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo in the carriage was extremely nervous; once Yuan Dasheng was exposed, it would point directly to his fatal flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heart-seal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My Buddha Heart-Demon Seal!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo closed his eyes tightly, calling upon the treasure seal with all his might, to the point that two streams of nosebleed flowed down rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only had a Qi Refining cultivation base and could only draw out a trace of the treasure seal’s power. The distance between him and Yuan Dasheng was too far, and because of Yuan Dasheng’s autonomous action, the distance was still increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even using the heart-seal only made Yuan Dasheng’s movements stiffer and slower; it couldn't play a decisive role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the Mirror-Platform Spirit-Communication Technique, Ning Zhuo saw that Yuan Dasheng had already left the sewer, walked out of the alley, and arrived on a street with constant flow of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Ning Zhuo had the urge to jump out of the carriage and run directly toward Yuan Dasheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, he suppressed this foolish thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down, calm down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo’s breathing calmed down, his eyes full of cold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told himself to be calm, and he actually adjusted his mindset in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The efficiency of it made him feel a little surprised himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly assessed the situation before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Dasheng was covered by the Pale-Iron Han Armor and was not in ape form, but looked like an ordinary cultivator, which was not conspicuous in Fire Persimmon Immortal City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The situation is not the worst kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emotion has a powerful impact, but it is not lasting. Didn't the previous rage and hatred get replaced by sorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once the emotion subsides to a certain extent, my control over Yuan Dasheng will recover.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the contrary, me losing my composure and jumping out of the carriage to run near Yuan Dasheng would be the biggest failure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the floating clouds, Ning Zhuo took a deep breath and completely calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so many people guarding him, he needed to continue to the Zheng family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if Yuan Dasheng is exposed, I still have my final trump card.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An unexpected change has occurred, but compared to the previous crisis of the ranking list being renamed and the plot to kill Yuan Dasheng, it doesn't count for much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he blew up the Immortal Palace, Ning Zhuo had grown rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just his cultivation, but his mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure of difficulties, challenges, and death had all made him like shedding mortal bones, possessing a trace of the demeanor of a powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>",2019,"2026-06-17T23:33:09.460Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a0244c39abbc0951950fa8d403c81d933cf3906e8ce7a69deac24ae24c6aabb1","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-124","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-122",783,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-craftsmanship-cover.jpg"]