Chapter 747

"Damn it, damn it!" Ah Huo clenched his fists tightly, extremely unwilling.

His bamboo puppet little people not only had mother-sound parts, but also mixed in his unique mechanical parts, each of which could self-destruct. And the power of self-destruction was not bad.

But now, he had no way to control these bamboo puppets, watching them being chopped like melons and vegetables by Unlike Ning Zhuo's team, without playing any role.

This made Ah Huo, who wanted to perform well, feel very stifled.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's bamboo puppet team directly crushed Fire Wick's small team and rushed to Zhang Dadan's bamboo puppets.

Zhang Dadan knew his disadvantage. He was not like other cultivators who practiced mechanical arts, whose spiritual sense was coarse and difficult to control finely, so he avoided his weaknesses and only released three heavy-armored giant bamboo puppets.

These three giant bamboo puppets looked very clumsy when they couldn't be controlled, like pillars standing in place.

But Zhang Dadan didn't have much worry: "Even if I can't control it for a while, with this kind of defense, it's enough for you to hack for a while."

The next moment, Unlike Ning Zhuo's bamboo puppet square formation flowed like water, bypassing these three heavy-armored giant bamboo puppets and continuing to kill toward the rear.

Zhang Dadan: "Uh—"

His abacus failed, Unlike Ning Zhuo never thought about entangling with them from the beginning.

Unlike Ning Zhuo himself had experienced two great wars, and knew too well how important it is to grasp the opportunity of battle.

"I want to strive for the greatest damage at this moment, instead of entangling with clumsy opponents, I must avoid wasting time like this."

Unlike Ning Zhuo's square formation killed all the way, taking advantage of the opponents' restraint, causing several times the damage to himself, and the results were visible to the naked eye.

"Damn it!" Chen San was the first to regain his ability to act, he gritted his teeth and urged the bamboo puppet team in his hand with all his might.

His situation was a bit embarrassing. Before the battle, he manipulated the bamboo puppet small team to leave the main force first, trying to bypass the back of Unlike Ning Zhuo's team and encircle them.

But he didn't expect that in the face of such an enemy situation, Unlike Ning Zhuo didn't choose to defend, but directly replaced defense with attack!

Unlike Ning Zhuo's bamboo puppet battle team was like a tiger down the mountain, and under its sharp claws, the herd had no match, the wounded were wounded, and the dead were dead.

Chen San could only urge his own team with all his might, rushing over from the rear, but couldn't catch up with Unlike Ning Zhuo's team, and could only watch the only enemy army in the arena kill into the depths of his own formation like a tiger.

In this way, the encirclement had no meaning at all.

Chen San could only follow the gap Unlike Ning Zhuo rushed out of and plunged in.

Tuoba Huang's reaction was extremely intense. He waved his hand, whipping up a strong wind, and roared: "Lies! This is absolutely impossible!"

Zhang Dadan returned a bitter smile.

The next moment, the onlookers saw a scene that made them laugh and cry—Chen San's bamboo puppet team crashed into the three heavy-armored giant bamboo puppets, many bamboo puppets fell to the ground directly, some were damaged, some were broken.

"With this kind of control method, has he really practiced mechanical arts?"

"Compared with Unlike Ning Zhuo, the gap is too obvious."

"Simply a clown!"

The crowd made mocking sounds, some without any scruples, mocking Chen San with spicy irony.

Chen San's face was even worse, the corners of his eyes twitched, and he shouted in his heart: "My performance is already very good. You know, I have never had any development in the sound control method!"

In the matter of Chen San chasing with all his might, Unlike Ning Zhuo's bamboo puppet team's killing momentum was blocked for the first time.

Jiang Xiaobian tried her best, blowing the flute until her face was flushed.

The flute sound was sharp, and under the cover of Unlike Ning Zhuo's zheng sound, it still firmly occupied a place. This led to her insect bamboo puppets also showing tenaciousness.

This strange team composed of beetle shells, arm blades, and poisonous needles showed a stiff but fearless toughness, and was full of aggression.

Bang! Bang!

Ka cha! ——

Insect puppets fought Unlike Ning Zhuo's bamboo puppets without fear of death.

The arm blades cut through the green body surface of the bamboo puppets, and the poisonous needles pierced the weak points such as the joints of Unlike Ning Zhuo's bamboo puppets, and even Unlike Ning Zhuo's own movements of playing the guqin slowed down a bit.

This was not influenced by the outside world, but the big-headed boy was happy to see the hunt, and a strong desire to explore arose when he saw some strange mechanisms.

He subconsciously slowed down the attack, wanting to take a good look at the performance of these insect bamboo puppets.

"This woman not only carried the orthodox bloodline of the Meng family, but she was also the benefactor who rebuilt the White Paper Immortal City! What great righteousness this is."

"Without her risking her life to protect it, White Paper City would have long become a gloomy ghost realm! Where would Wen Ruanyu's teaching achievements of today come from?"

"If we acknowledge this layer of her identity, then the ownership of White Paper City naturally includes a share for our sect. This is the most legitimate claim!"

"And Wen Ruanyu himself has always admired Meng Meng Yaoyin deeply; otherwise, he would not have remained in White Paper Immortal City for so many years. If our sect wants to reclaim the city and preserve Meng Meng Yaoyin's hard-won achievements, how could he not comply with her 'dying wish' and cooperate with all his might?"

"In this way, why would we need your schemes, coercion, and inducements?!"

Silence returned to the hall.

The anger on Tuoba Huang's face was like surging lava, Ling Juejian's mocking sword Qi was chilling, and the smile on Wang Zuo's lips appeared compassionate but was actually cold. Heng Zifang lowered his head, while Lu Zhenshu remained immersed in the world of his books.

Upon the head seat, Wei Ji's pure black pupils reflected Meng Wuyan's impassioned phantom, as well as the expressions of those around him.

Wei Ji sighed inwardly: The Meng family of Purple Thunder Peak has reason to recruit a demon cultivator like Meng Wuyan to serve as Deputy Peak Master.

This method of Meng Wuyan's is more precise and clever than what the others discussed.

Once Meng Meng Yaoyin's identity is confirmed, not only will Wen Ruanyu have no reason to resist, but the entire White Paper Immortal City will be brought under the grand righteousness of "repaying kindness" and "inheriting a dying wish," placing it in an extremely weak position.

Duanmu Zhang, Zhong Dao, Qin De... there is no need to touch these troubles.

"However, this method will absolutely not pass." Wei Ji was as clear as a mirror in his heart.

Because once this point is acknowledged, the Meng family will grasp the greatest evidence of righteousness! In the name of the "benefactor's kin," the Meng family can not only smoothly dip their fingers in but even dominate the distribution of benefits in White Paper Immortal City.

And the deceased Meng Meng Yaoyin will also be reduced to a sharp flagpole planted by the Meng family into White Paper City!

The method is good, easier to execute than the previous ones, good for the Wanxiang Sect, and best for the Meng family of Purple Thunder Peak!

But what about the other peaks?

How could Tuoba Huang, Ling Juejian, and the others be willing to be vassals?

Meng Wuyan looked at Wei Ji: "The Heavy Array Peak holds the array hub and discerns all mechanisms. Peak Master Wei Ji, regarding the truth of this matter and where righteousness lies, I ask..."

Wei Ji's pure black eyes met Meng Wuyan's purple pupils; that gaze remained separated by invisible glass, distant and calm. He spoke slowly, his voice not loud: "Regarding the struggle for benefits in White Paper Immortal City, the Heavy Array Peak has no intention of intervening."

"However, the city-protecting array of this city has suffered greatly after this tribulation, with less than one percent remaining. Once the dust settles, the matters of its resetting, defense, and maintenance are the foundation of protecting the Dao and the people, and should be undertaken by our Heavy Array Peak alone."

As his voice fell, the Cloud Ruins were silent.

The same silence, yet completely different from the atmosphere Meng Wuyan had created before. Tuoba Huang's anger subsided, Ling Juejian's coldness faded, and Wang Zuo nodded with a smile...

No one had any objections.

Wei Ji was only the Deputy Peak Master of the Heavy Array Peak, but in convening this meeting of the eight peaks, he represented the Peak Master of the Heavy Array Peak, who was also the current Sect Master of the Wanxiang Sect.

And the crowd present was already well-acquainted with this Sect Master's style of conduct.

Peak Master Dong Chen of the Heavy Array Peak did not like to directly participate in the tearing and carving up of benefits; he preferred to be transcendent and neutral, stabilizing the basic foundation.

Wei Ji's meaning was Dong Chen's meaning: I don't care how you fight over the benefits of White Paper Immortal City. But the entire White Paper Immortal City must belong to me.

He wanted to replace the city-protecting array of White Paper Immortal City, which meant he wanted to truly control this immortal city in his own hands.

Meng Wuyan's purple pupils flickered, and he finally took a step back, speaking no more.

Seeing that the overall situation was settled, Wei Ji withdrew his gaze and spoke again.

His voice echoed in the vast Cloud Ruins: "Summon the Hall Master of the Evil-Slaying Hall, Zhong Dao, to enter the array for discussion!"

Zhong Dao locked onto the array with his spiritual sense, the boundary glowed, cloud energy condensed, and a cloud-body avatar quickly formed.

Zhong Dao (avatar) slowly opened his eyes and landed before the crowd.

He was middle-aged, with deep vertical lines between his brows from years of frowning. His gaze was as sharp as a blade, filled with undisguised scrutiny and judgment, making one dare not look directly at him.

His nose bridge was high and straight like a peak, his lip line was straight and tight, and his jawline was rugged.

He was tall and straight, with broad shoulders and a wide back, standing as straight as a green pine. After landing before the crowd, he walked forward a few steps, his gait steady and powerful, each step carrying unquestionable majesty and determination.

He was majestic without anger, giving one a feeling of being extremely reliable and extremely rigid, yet also extremely stubborn and difficult to accommodate.

"Why have you summoned me?" Zhong Dao looked levelly at the seven people in the hall.

His combat power, cultivation base, and age all exceeded those of the seven present; it was only in terms of status that he was slightly inferior as the Hall Master of the Evil-Slaying Hall.

No one spoke.

Ling Juejian's expression was calm, nodding slightly to Zhong Dao. Tuoba Huang's brows furrowed slightly, staring at Zhong Dao with a look of wariness.

Wei Ji coughed and briefly explained the results of the previous discussion.

"White Paper City? Yin Mountain and Black Swamp?"

After listening to Wei Ji's account, Zhong Dao understood what was going on.

"Heh." He chuckled, "Summoning me here just for such a matter?"

"As the Hall Master of the Evil-Slaying Hall, the matters I discuss should be about sweeping the universe and clearing away demonic atmosphere. Not about petty schemes and weighing private interests."

His face was stern, his sharp gaze sweeping around: "Wen Ruanyu, Duanmu Zhang? The way of fellow disciples is to interact with righteousness and treat each other with sincerity. How can they be used as bargaining chips?"

"As for Qin De, he was originally a demonic prisoner, locked in the criminal prison, awaiting heavenly punishment and earthly destruction. How can he be used as a piece on the chessboard?"

"What were you thinking? This is simply nonsense!"

He showed anger, took a large step forward, and his tone suddenly rose: "The prestige of our Wanxiang Sect is built upon grand righteousness and magnificent atmosphere! It is built upon the iron shoulders of past sages bearing the Dao, and the pure blood and loyal hearts of thousands of aspirants! It cannot be stolen by treacherous paths, nor can it be tainted by private interests!"

"You want me to cooperate with you?!"

The Hall Master of the Evil-Slaying Hall glared, questioning the crowd, his anger surging, looking as if he would start a fight if there was the slightest disagreement.

Wei Ji sighed bitterly: "Lord Zhong Dao, please calm your anger. The location of White Paper Immortal City is sensitive, and the benefits are enormous. A slight mistake will implicate the entire sect."

"Our sect's disciples like Meng Meng Yaoyin and Wen Ruanyu all walk the righteous path and have not tarnished our sect's prestige and righteousness. But precisely because of this, our sect is also involved and must handle it properly."

Zhong Dao snorted coldly, his sharp gaze having long since seen through the hypocrisy of the crowd.

He directly cupped his fists: "To rectify the name of White Paper, we should march with a grand army. Please have the Evil-Slaying Hall lead with blades, and mobilize the elite soldiers of the three peaks to follow. This Hall Master will personally wield the execution tripod, break the Yin Mountain, and plow the Black Swamp. Any giant demon with clear evidence of crimes, and any evil leader with overflowing wickedness, must be bound before the gates of White Paper Immortal City for public execution and have their heads hung to warn the public!"

"Acting in this way is the grand righteous path, and it also yields enormous benefits!"

"One, proclaim to heaven and earth that righteousness and evil cannot coexist!"

"Two, deter demons, for evil debts must eventually be repaid!"

"Three, tell the people in the city that the righteous path of immortality is not just about empty talk, but also has the iron wrist to sweep away demons and defend the Dao, in order to rectify the hearts of the people."

"Four, we sweep away demonic atmosphere and clear the universe; this is supreme kindness! Strictly enforcing heavenly punishment and rectifying the legal code; this is unparalleled majesty! With such kindness and majesty combined, controlling White Paper Immortal City will be worry-free from now on."

The rest of the crowd was dumbfounded.

Looking at Zhong Dao, who was filled with killing intent and incompatible with demons, they suddenly woke up, remembering this sect expert's experiences and character.

Including Wei Ji, everyone regretted it: "Why were we so confused to summon Zhong Dao to discuss this? According to his character of hating evil as an enemy, there will inevitably be strong personal will."

Thus, the crowd exchanged glances and communicated via spiritual sense.

"Zhong Dao and Duanmu Zhang can be said to be the most stubborn and rigid people in the entire sect. Sigh, how did this matter of White Paper Immortal City involve both of them?"

The crowd felt a massive headache, while Meng Wuyan's lips curled slightly, looking as if he were watching a good show.

Meanwhile.

In a certain hall of the Evil-Slaying Hall, the Xingyun Trial within the array space was underway.

On the stone platform, Unlike Ning Zhuo stroked the official plaque hanging high like a bright mirror, facing the question of the elderly cultivator—if you capture a demonic monster, and the other party begs for mercy, offers great benefits, or is willing to be a vanguard with their useful body, how should you handle it?

The means used by the elderly cultivator could detect whether one was sincere and truthful, but he did not expect to trigger the Buddha-Heart Demon Seal in Unlike Ning Zhuo's lower dantian.

The treasure seal emitted demonic light, providing Unlike Ning Zhuo with a huge space to perform.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's thoughts were like lightning, but he first recalled the relevant intelligence about Zhong Dao.

The next moment, his figure stood as straight as a pine, his eyes had no ripples, and his voice was like the clashing of gold and iron, cold and clear: "Exterminate evil completely, without any leniency!"

"Keeping them alive only increases disaster and taints the righteousness of heaven and earth. Cut when it should be cut, execute when it should be executed! The only use for a demon's head is to be hung on a high pole to warn others! Make all the evil spirits in the world tremble at the sight of it!"

As he spoke, an invisible, biting aura of killing and conquest permeated the air, as if the sound of weapons clashing was ringing out.

On the stone platform, the many high-level cultivators of the Evil-Slaying Hall heard this, and their eyes lit up one after another.

The elderly cultivator's appreciation for Unlike Ning Zhuo grew even stronger, and he sighed inwardly: "Good, what a good 'exterminate evil completely'. Truly a fine seedling of our righteous path."

The cultivators did not know that inside the Wanli Youlong coiled around Unlike Ning Zhuo's waist, Pan Si Niangzi, who should have been "exterminated completely", was huffing and puffing, building an array for Unlike Ning Zhuo. ===== CHAPTER 738 =====

Unlike Ning Zhuo's hands swept, rolled, and brushed on the strings like a storm!

The guqin erupted with unprecedented sound, miserable, violent, and like a roar.

The sound was torn, and carried penetration, filled with extreme fighting intent.

The zheng sound directly covered the whole arena, and even Qing Huangzi's flute sound was snatched of its style.

Qing Huangzi's fingers holding the flute trembled slightly, his eyes filled with unbelievable surprise!

"This child's music technique is so solid and thick, how old is he? It's like he's the same age as me, if I only exert the strength of the Foundation Establishment level, I am suppressed by him instead!"

Accompanied by the zheng sound covering the whole arena, Unlike Ning Zhuo's puppet little people were like tigers breaking free from shackles, and the formation flowed again without hindrance!

Crushing, complete crushing.

Destroying the withered and pulling the rotten! Truly destroying the withered and pulling the rotten!

A few breaths later, on the stone platform, only Unlike Ning Zhuo's puppet little people remained. They still had a strict formation, standing quietly.

And the other puppets had all turned into debris and fragments all over the floor!

The dust settled.

Only the last miserable aftertaste of the zheng sound echoed in the sky and in everyone's hearts for a long time.

After a breath, Huang broke the silence and asked Unlike Ning Zhuo: "What kind of guqin score are you using?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo cupped his fists and bowed, and said loudly: "Senior Qing Huangzi, this is the 'Dawn Purging Demon Score'. It uses my ambition to carry forward the righteous path, purge evil and purge demons, and the zheng sound that tears silk kills all evil. Even if there is darkness, it must be torn and pierced. If there is a long night, I will be the dawn!"

The white-clothed boy stood straight, his words ringing with force.

"Good, what a good 'dawn'." Qing Huangzi finally stood up, his eyes burning, looking at Unlike Ning Zhuo, filled with appreciation for this junior.

"This Cloud-Rising Trial, you are the top spot!"

"It is most appropriate for you to inherit this inheritance of my master."

A smile bloomed on Unlike Ning Zhuo's face, and he said loudly: "Thank you, Senior!"

Patch Sun, Chen San, Jiang Xiaobian, Zhang Dadan, Ah Huo, and others had gray faces, without any objections.

The large pieces of puppet fragments on the stone platform best reflected the deepest powerlessness in their hearts at this moment.

The crowd who came to watch, who originally came with curiosity and questioning about Unlike Ning Zhuo, witnessed this trial with their own eyes, and only had conviction and shock left.

"This—this is simply crushing!"

"Actually, Huang has helped so much, but still couldn't suppress Unlike Ning Zhuo."

"There is no point in continuing this Cloud-Rising Trial. Unlike Ning Zhuo is too brilliant, and Qing Huangzi's decision is wise."