[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-immortal-craftsman-s-creation":3,"chapter-immortal-craftsman-s-creation-immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-722":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},2228145,4127,"Chapter 722: Thread-Exploring Maze","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-722",722,"\u003Cp>As the first person to buy void spider silk, Ning Zhuo began a lead that left everyone else behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the beginning, the other cultivators were still using their own methods to compete for the flower buds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, the batch of cultivators who were clearly falling behind saw that the situation was not good and all began to buy void spider silk one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me a piece of void spider silk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm buying too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too expensive, too expensive, can it be cheaper?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some gritted their teeth, some shouted, and some even begged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Che Zhuzi in the dark snorted coldly in his heart: \"Are poor ghosts worthy of practicing mechanical arts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't blurt it out; after all, even the poorest cultivators had participated in his 'Cloud-Raising Small Trial' and had truly felt the value of void spider silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if these people were not buyers of spider silk now, they might be in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they were still too poor to afford it in the future, they could still promote void spider silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price of void spider silk, of course, would not be lowered at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators who bought in large quantities used the spider silk to begin a rapid chase; this was so aggressive that it forced the group of cultivators who had originally maintained a leading position to give up their own methods and painfully buy void spider silk as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them used the void spider silk to stabilize their lead again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were a few individuals who were still using their own methods to maintain their lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their methods were on par with the void spider silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people attracted Che Zhuzi’s attention; he observed carefully and recorded them one by one. Because it was very likely that competitors in his business would emerge from among these people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Che Zhuzi not only used the 'Cloud-Raising Small Trial' to help himself sell void spider silk, but was also taking the opportunity to investigate future opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a cup of tea, Che Zhuzi saw that the situation in the field was clear, the gap between the front and back had widened, and the willingness to continue buying void spider silk was almost non-existent, so he decisively announced the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo was undoubtedly the leader of the second round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◆￠o\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Che Zhuzi was also happy to see this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His perception of Ning Zhuo had improved a lot. It was the latter who first bought void spider silk, with a firm and positive attitude, which to a large extent helped Che Zhuzi set the market atmosphere and accelerated the trend of people’s hearts throughout the second round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being able to sell so much spider silk also has some of this Ning Zhuo’s credit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While thinking, Che Zhuzi announced: Next is the rest time. Once the time is up, the final round will be held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first two rounds were passed consecutively; having a rest opportunity before the third round started undoubtedly allowed many people to catch their breath and recover much of their state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Che Zhuzi urged the array, immediately changing the layout of the array space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A maze rose from the center, constantly spreading in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators retreated all the way, distributed around the maze, and watched with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maze was fixed, and the outermost layer was wrapped in a circle, without a single entrance or exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Che Zhuzi then announced the rules: The cultivators needed to use control threads and hanging threads to probe into the maze, find the mysterious iron puppets distributed throughout the maze, and manipulate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators would manipulate the mysterious iron puppets and kill their way to the center of the maze. When the time ran out, the final ten people remaining in the center would win this time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten winners would all receive a 20% discount on purchasing void spider silk for two consecutive years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the first place would win a magic treasure as a reward. After hearing these rules, the cultivators who had already experienced it in the previous second round couldn't help but look at each other, speechless for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the third round, Che Zhuzi didn't even pretend anymore regarding his intention to sell void spider silk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people were so angry that they had the impulse to just quit the array! But looking at the surrounding cultivators, they all dismissed this idea. After all, if they left voluntarily now, wouldn't it be benefiting others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had finally made it to the third round, and had spent a lot of money to buy void spider silk in the second round; if they quit now, wouldn't it be money spent in vain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Che Zhuzi had already figured out the mentality of these cultivators, and the rules he set had already been improved many times, hitting the mark of the scale in everyone’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several bundles of void spider silk appeared in mid-air again; this time, the price was twice as much as in the second round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Individual cultivators gritted their teeth secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people were the rare ones who had made it here through their own methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, I'm afraid they couldn't avoid the custom either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the outermost circle of this maze was solid. It was clear that Che Zhuzi was forcing everyone to use void spider silk to travel through the void and avoid the outermost barrier before they could penetrate deep into the maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of brilliance passed through Ning Zhuo’s eyes, and he suddenly spoke: \"I want to buy two pieces of void spider silk first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the cultivators looked sideways one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people’s eyes were spitting fire, as if saying: You big-headed person, even if you are a shill, you have to act convincingly, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Che Zhuzi in the dark snorted softly: \"This kid’s head is indeed bigger than ordinary people, and his brain is quite useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo had observed carefully; the void spider silk that appeared out of thin air this time was more than double that of the second round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the rules of the first two rounds, it could be seen that Che Zhuzi was very shrewd and would never make meaningless arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much void spider silk indirectly showed: Che Zhuzi was very confident that he could make the cultivators in the field \"willingly\" and \"actively\" buy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since this was the case, Ning Zhuo took the lead and bought it directly, which was better than being delayed halfway. Ning Zhuo firmly bought two pieces of void spider silk, and Che Zhuzi sent another jade slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo sent his spiritual sense into the jade slip, and his eyes immediately lit up. Although the content in the jade slip was short, it was very important; it talked about how to link two pieces of void spider silk into a longer piece, as well as how to repair one piece of spider silk with another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that in this maze, there are high requirements for the length and recovery of spider silk!\" Ning Zhuo thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ning Zhuo holding the jade slip, some cultivators asked one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was key information that would allow them to make more accurate judgments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo smiled slightly at them and bowed to the surroundings: \"I am Ning Zhuo; it is an honor to compete with you fellow Daoists this time. This is the jade slip; everyone can read it in turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Che Zhuzi snorted softly again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were very few people like Ning Zhuo, who were young but had such capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivators who asked were actually prepared to be rejected by Ning Zhuo; as a result, hearing Ning Zhuo’s statement, they immediately had a good impression of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Ning is righteous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, XXX, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am XX; after this small trial, I will host a banquet for Fellow Daoist Ning, please do me the honor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo smiled, indicating that everything was easy to talk about, full of goodwill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone read the jade slip and had the same judgment as Ning Zhuo, and they all bought void spider silk, at least two pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some cultivators were shy of money and could only stare and watch, and some were even so anxious that they were spinning in circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other cultivators tried to buy more pieces of void spider silk. First, they were worried that two pieces would not be enough. Second, there was a darker thought—the total number of void spider silk that appeared seemed to be limited and would not be replenished after being sold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this way, they bought more, and others had less. This was using financial power to increase their own competitiveness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo, of course, guessed this possibility, but he did not do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand, he felt that two pieces were enough. On the other hand, he pondered Che Zhuzi’s temperament; if things went wrong, the limited total might just be an appearance, and after a certain point, it was very possible for Che Zhuzi to replenish a large amount!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third, he had already expressed goodwill and was willing to share the jade slip. Buying more void spider silk now would undoubtedly conflict with his previous social strategy. Doing so would leave people with the impression of being hypocritical and inconsistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Che Zhuzi announced the start, the cultivators made their moves almost at the same moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless void spider silks shot toward the outer wall of the maze in the center together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Individual void spider silks were not used and hit the outer wall, collapsing directly, causing the corresponding cultivators to change their expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast majority of void spider silks penetrated into the void, avoided the obstacles of the outer wall, and successfully probed into the interior of the maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Che Zhuzi’s eyes, the maze was naturally transparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The outermost three layers do not have any mysterious iron puppets arranged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Passing the outer three layers actually tests luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoever has good luck will be the first to encounter a mysterious iron puppet. This will bring him a huge advantage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spider-Silk Lady was also paying close attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Che Zhuzi’s relationship, she could also see the progress of all the hanging threads and control threads at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Delay it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The longer Ning Zhuo delays, the more he consumes, the worse his state, the more chance I have to hit with one strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enjoy your last free life, little boy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After the third round, you will be my dog.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of the wonderful parts, the Spider-Silk Lady let out sinister laughs repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm—\" Soon, the Spider-Silk Lady’s smile froze on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she saw that the hanging thread belonging to Ning Zhuo was the first to encounter a mysterious iron puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hanging thread paused for a moment, then, like a spirit snake, it struck the puppet’s body like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It went straight through to the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo took three deep breaths, a flash of brilliance passed through his eyes, and he quickly controlled this mysterious iron puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\" Such a performance made Che Zhuzi surprised again. Controlling a strange mechanism so quickly, although the mysterious iron puppet had a simple structure due to cost limitations. But such speed was enough to show Ning Zhuo’s attainments in mechanism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least this kid’s foundation in mechanical arts is extremely solid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m starting to like him a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Jin Dan cultivator, Che Zhuzi naturally felt superior looking at Ning Zhuo, who was in the Foundation Establishment stage. And his thoughts were also very simple: the more Ning Zhuo excelled in mechanical arts, the more it meant he would use void spider silk more in the future. This was very likely to be Che Zhuzi’s regular customer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Zhuo controlled the mysterious iron puppet, first moving around on the spot, and after becoming proficient, he began to walk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap tap tap tap...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious iron puppet walked faster and faster, finally turning into a jog, and then upgraded from a jog to a run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the maze, he encountered various obstacles along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was poisonous miasma, flames, or frost, they all caused damage to the void spider silk that was being dragged longer and longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The void spider silk that Ning Zhuo bought in advance came in handy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using other spider silk to constantly repair the main control thread supported Ning Zhuo as he moved forward all the way. \u003C\u002Fp>",2100,"2026-06-17T23:33:14.591Z","2026-06-18T03:10:38.119Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","99a19f4b3d3ae6723854d10940460739c5786cdaba7d49a998e703452a5162ca","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-723","immortal-craftsmanship-chapter-721",783,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimmortal-craftsmanship-cover.jpg"]