[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortal-craftsman-s-creation":3,"chapter-immortal-craftsman-s-creation-immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-234":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Mysteries of Immortal puppet Master",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2227657,4127,"Chapter 234: Speak, what exactly is your plan? (Seeking monthly votes)","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-234",234,"\u003Cp>\"Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit?!\" Ning Zhuo heard its voice through the Human Life Hanging Thread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo immediately stopped his hand, feeling a trace of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit: \"Little, Little Master, I have finally managed to contact you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit tried hard to appear weak yet agitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire whip lashed out again, and the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit winced in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gasped and continued to persuade: \"Little Master, stop for a moment and listen to me. What I am about to say is extremely important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Old Master set up three paths for assessment and training for a specific reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Buddhist path, which you have already cleared, should have given you a deep impression. This path emphasizes commanding other mechanical creations for combat and repairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Daoist path focuses on the execution of Five Elements spells. Therefore, every cultivator who can clear the Daoist path possesses superior spellcasting ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Five Elements spells are quite balanced and cover almost everything. Besides offense, they are also strong in defense, crowd control, healing, and so on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap, snap!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, the Demonic path is specifically designed to cultivate the ability to break through strongholds. Just like those powerful body cultivators on the battlefield, they often charge into enemy lines, slaying enemy generals amidst thousands of troops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is all I can tell you, Little Master. You must be extremely cautious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap, snap, snap!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit said, the more rules it broke, and the more frequently it was whipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo heard the sound of the whip and asked curiously: \"Strange, what is that sound?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit: *Wuwuwu...*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo felt a sense of oddity: \"Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, are you crying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit stiffened its neck: \"Of course not, I am just being whipped! Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It finally couldn't endure it anymore and let out a cry of pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I am the Palace Spirit, and I should maintain a stance of absolute fairness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But my words just now were a critical reminder to you, Little Master, which has already violated this principle, so I am being punished by the Immortal Palace, ah!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit couldn't help but scream in pain again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it felt very shameful, it went all out to gain Ning Zhuo's trust as much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo took a deep breath: \"Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, thank you for everything you have done for me. When I eventually seize the Immortal Palace, I will remember your kindness and make great use of you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this comfort from Ning Zhuo, it felt even more pain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit,\" Ning Zhuo called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit was in too much pain to talk to Ning Zhuo. It shut its mouth, retracted its limbs and head into its shell, and silently endured the lashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, it would let out a muffled groan due to the unbearable pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap, snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap, snap, snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo clenched his fists and sighed deeply: \"Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, hold on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you in the Immortal Palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there anything I can do to help you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, the Human Life Hanging Thread!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can use the Human Life Hanging Thread to link to you, cast spells, and help you resist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit couldn't help but poke its head out, glaring with wide eyes, its gaze piercing through the air to stare fixedly at Ning Zhuo: *Look, is what you said even human talk?!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its head took a lash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit let out a whimper of pain, had no choice but to retract into its shell again, muttering curses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo called out to the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, but after a long time with no response, he assumed it had lost contact due to being too weak from the beating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit's words and, after a moment of thought, understood the implication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the Demonic path is for cultivating fierce generals who charge through barriers...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, relying on Yuan Dasheng to clear the level greatly violates the intention of the three sect masters in setting up this checkpoint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Violating the intention of the three sect masters will certainly not end well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like when I cast a spell earlier, it stirred up the blood tendons of the puppet, which had a counterproductive effect on the entire battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit risked severe punishment just to warn me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This means that if I continue to rely on Yuan Dasheng to help me clear the level, I will inevitably suffer great losses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, to be precise, it came to warn me specifically before I pushed the door... does that mean I cannot bring Yuan Dasheng inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The final level must be cleared by myself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ning Zhuo arrange Yuan Dasheng at the second level and intending to push the door and go it alone, the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit, while gratified, transmitted again: \"Little, Little Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you in such a hurry to clear the level?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Spirit thinks that Ning Xiaohui is your greatest threat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo replied: \"I want to clear the level precisely to resolve the threat of Ning Xiaohui.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clearing the Buddhist path grants duty tokens like the Medical Hall's, so I suspect the duty token for the Historical Records Pavilion is among the final rewards of the Demonic or Daoist paths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as I obtain the corresponding position, I won't fear anyone else claiming the Historical Records Pavilion's duties in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can demote them all in a single thought, which is a permanent solution!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit winced in pain: \"Oh my, Little Spirit's worry was indeed correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Master, none of the clearance rewards for any path contain the duty token for the Historical Records Pavilion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo was stunned: \"How can that be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit revealed: \"The power of the Lava Immortal Palace is mainly divided into three parts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One part is me, the Palace Spirit, in charge of the operation and functions of the Lava Immortal Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One part is the Palace Seal, in charge of the inheritance of the three sects' supreme arts. This is my Buddha Heart Demonic Seal, which is why you, Little Master, can influence the trial checkpoints.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The last part is the Palace Master. The Palace Master is in charge of personnel changes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, the three powers are not strictly separated; we also manage other areas concurrently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For example, besides managing the operation of the Lava Immortal Palace, I can also intervene slightly in the inheritance of the three sects' supreme arts and the performance evaluation of cultivators in various positions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Palace Seal and Palace Master are the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After trial disciples clear the levels, the positions they choose are all related to the inheritance. For example, the Medical Hall position is to continue training disciples in practical repair and healing abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another example is the General-Appointing Platform Chief after the Demonic path, which trains disciples in command abilities during major battles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Historical Records Pavilion position is not related to the inheritance; it falls under my jurisdiction as the Palace Spirit and is one of the functional buildings of the Lava Immortal Palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To obtain the Historical Records Pavilion position, one must accumulate contributions and merits. Of course, the Historical Records Pavilion is of great significance. Those who hold this position must be one of our own. Outsiders cannot be promoted to this position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo realized: \"So that's how it is. But even so, I still have to try to clear the level!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit was so anxious it got heated again. It had explained it so clearly, why was Ning Zhuo still so stubborn?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo: \"I have another plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit wanted to ask about the content of the plan; after all, this concerned its grand plan for freedom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ning Zhuo stopped talking and suddenly asked about the method of Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stated his conjecture to seek verification from the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit was silent for a moment, but eventually told the truth: \"Little Master, your conjecture is correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Foundation Establishment method obtained from clearing one path can only be considered single-dantian Foundation Establishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Combining the Foundation Establishment methods of two paths results in dual-dantian Foundation Establishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The three-path Foundation Establishment method is the true three-dantian Foundation Establishment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Little Master, why are you in such a hurry? Your focus right now should be on...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo interrupted it directly and asked: \"What means should be used to assist in three-dantian Foundation Establishment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit was silent for another moment, but ultimately chose to answer: \"No means are required.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People in the world often use Foundation Establishment Pills to increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In essence, the Foundation Establishment Pill provides a large amount of essence, qi, and spirit, while coordinating the relationship between the three dantian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The three sects' supreme arts created by the Old Master exercise the three treasures of essence, qi, and spirit, ensuring they are all exercised and greatly enhanced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the same time, in the late-stage techniques from the seventh to ninth layers, the three sects' supreme arts focus on the synchronization and connection of the three dantian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, as long as disciples cultivate all three techniques to the peak of the ninth layer, they can successfully establish their foundation, and the whole process will be natural, without a single obstacle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that as long as he obtained the complete Foundation Establishment method, he could successfully establish his foundation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly calmed down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought of his own situation; even with the Foundation Establishment method, he faced the surveillance of the Jin Dan ancestors, and the floating clouds were no longer safe, making it very difficult to have a chance to establish his foundation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit asked anxiously: \"Little Master, what exactly is your plan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo said: \"No rush, no rush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I ask you, what exactly is the Palace Examination? When will the Palace Examination open so I can compete for the position of Palace Master of the Immortal Palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit took a deep breath, suppressed its irritability, and had to answer: \"The condition for the Palace Examination to open is that a certain cultivator meets the standards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When their cultivation base, corresponding mechanical art attainment, and meritorious contributions reach a certain standard, it will trigger the Palace Examination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lower the cultivation base, the higher the meritorious contributions required.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the Palace Examination opens, according to the standard comprehensive ranking, the thirty-two cultivators below the key figure will also simultaneously obtain the qualification for the Palace Examination and compete on the same stage as the key figure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Old Master arranged it this way to prevent those with ulterior motives from engaging in irregular operations. It is also to provide the key figure an opportunity to showcase themselves and awe others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo asked again: \"How do I meet the standards?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit said: \"Meritorious contributions need to reach the level of a first-grade position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap.*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo was stunned. He had been studying the Medical Hall's tasks recently and knew the merit evaluation for each type of task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had mastered this second-grade position, it did not mean he possessed second-grade merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This goal was too high!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Ning Zhuo's merit was very awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It... was negative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must know, Ning Zhuo had previously blown up the Immortal Palace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little, Little Master,\" the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit could no longer endure, \"I am going to lose contact with you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever plan you have, tell Little Spirit me quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ning Zhuo finally decided to reveal his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing it, the Dragon-Turtle Fire Spirit couldn't help but feel both happy and afraid: \"This, this is too dangerous...\" \u003C\u002Fp>",2024,"2026-06-17T23:33:12.660Z","2026-06-18T03:10:38.119Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","cb6daf2fae3640f70ca2dca3731eadce6b265e485d1fa06a877efb5a3b67c733","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-235","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-233",783,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-craftsmanship-cover.jpg"]