Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master-Chapter 411 - 56: Word for Word Agreement

Chapter 411 -56: Word for Word Agreement

Such cultivation methods hold significant meaning.

Take Hua Guzi for example, if she wishes to establish a family lineage and branch out in the future, these cultivation methods will constitute an important part of the family business!

“The ancestor should be arriving in the next few days.”

“When the time comes, I will extract the related content about the Poison Flame Chrysanthemum and have it brought back for the family to use.”

Ning Zhuo made his plans internally.

He waited for ancestor Ning Jiufan while continuing his own cultivation training.

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Up until today, he had experienced major battles such as those in Hanzhou, with Chang Yan, and with Hua Guzi, firmly establishing his footing on Little Struggle Peak and earning broad recognition from numerous cultivators.

Add to that, with senior Lin Shanshan and the others no longer scheming against him, Ning Zhuo’s days became much more peaceful.

Every day, he would go to the Martial Arts Arena to spar with Hanzhou.

Oh, and also with Hua Guzi.

This half-demon female cultivator, the day after sending a gift, blocked Ning Zhuo’s path again and publicly offered him another gift.

Ning Zhuo couldn’t do anything about it; since he felt he could no longer make significant improvements from Hanzhou, he allowed Hua Guzi to join the routine sparring sessions.

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Hua Guzi was ecstatic!

She went to bed that night sleepless, clenching the quilt between her legs, with a foolish grin and daydreams all over her face, tossing and turning, lost in her infatuation the entire night.

Although she was weaker in close combat, her combat with spells was very strong.

During sparring sessions, Ning Zhuo mainly competed with her using spells.

In terms of Wood Element Magic, Ning Zhuo was still utterly outclassed by Hua Guzi. However, he didn’t get angry like his peers; the arduous experience in Fire Persimmon Immortal City had taught him what was truly important.

Ning Zhuo immersed himself in sparring and once again felt a multitude of new sensations flooding in.

After every sparring session, he would carefully reflect and review his gains and losses during his rest. After returning to his Cave Mansion, he would replay the day’s battles in his mind, summarizing his experiences and continually improving his practice.

His progress was once again visible to the naked eye, with noticeable improvements each day.

“You truly live up to your reputation, Young Master Ning Zhuo!” Hua Guzi witnessed Ning Zhuo’s rapid advancement, repeatedly expressing her admiration with fervor that bordered on flattery.

While speaking, she took the opportunity to move a few steps closer, trying to get nearer to Ning Zhuo.

“Not at all, not at all, I still have a long way to go,” Ning Zhuo discreetly stepped back, always mindful of maintaining a distance from Hua Guzi, while also humbly seeking advice, “When I see you casting Wood Element Magic, some of them are incredibly swift, almost without any preparatory signs. Why is that?”

“That’s because of Heart Seals,” Hua Guzi replied offhandedly, her gaze fiery as she stared at Ning Zhuo.

“Heart Seals!” A glint of sharpness flashed in Ning Zhuo’s eyes.

Taking advantage of his contemplation, Hua Guzi took a few more steps forward.

Ning Zhuo’s expression turned cold, “Stop right there and explain from that spot.”

Hua Guzi shuddered with a start, thinking jubilantly to herself, “I’ve been chastised, I’ve been chastised by Young Master Ning Zhuo!!”

Joyful emotions spread through her heart.

Meanwhile, Ning Zhuo, who sensed the inner feelings through the Life Hanging Thread, Buddha Heart Demon Seal, could not help but have his expression darken slightly.

Fortunately, Hua Guzi was obedient and kindly explained to Ning Zhuo, “Young Master Ning Zhuo, you must be aware of Oral Seals, Divine Seals, and Heart Seals.”

Ning Zhuo nodded.

Hua Guzi expounded from her high vantage point, “All three are techniques for cultivators to control spells, essentially the same at their core—they are methods to guide and channel Mana.”

“Oral Seals are controlled through specific incantations and syllables. For example, like the ‘Zhā’ sound, or the two energies of ‘Hēng’ and ‘Hā’.”

“Body Seals typically involve finger movements, but can also include body gyrations to achieve the same effect. The Heavenly Demon Dance, with its wide renown, is an example.”

“Heart Seals, on the other hand, use thoughts and will to guide Mana, achieving the effect of instantaneously releasing spells.”

“The reason some of my spells are unleashed with such swiftness is because I use Heart Seals!”

Ning Zhuo found this very interesting because his Buddha Heart Demon Seal could emit Heart Seals.

Hua Guzi said, “Using Heart Seals requires two prerequisites. One is a high level of spirit and mental concentration, which needs to be trained. Second is having spell symbol seeds in the Foundation Establishment Dantian.”

Ning Zhuo nodded, “I understand that. During the Foundation Establishment Stage, cultivators select certain spells to be their Lifebound Techniques.”

“If one’s training is refined to a certain extent, and their understanding of the spell goes from the superficial to the deep, grasping the principle within, a spell symbol seed can be formed.”

“Eventually, when the Golden Core is forged, these spell symbol seeds will be engraved onto the surface of the Golden Core, fully advancing to become Lifebound Techniques.”

“Once these Lifebound Techniques are cast, not only is their power greater, but they are also released more swiftly. Additionally, they can be combined with others to manifest even more complex and variable might.”

“However, how do I comprehend these spells and realize the spell symbol seeds? And how should I choose?”

Hua Guzi responded, “Firstly, there are restrictions when we select spells. Depending on the Cultivation Technique we practice, reaching a certain stage often naturally produces some spell symbol seeds. And these spells are typically closely related to the Cultivation Technique, being part of it from the beginning.”

“As for how to realize spell symbols, I used spells many times, then reflected on them, finally forming the seeds.”

Ning Zhuo then inquired how many times she had used them.

Turns out, Hua Guzi couldn’t tell him exactly; she formed her symbol seeds during her Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage in her Foundation Establishment Dantian.

For Ning Zhuo, who wanted these symbol seeds during the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, there were many difficulties.

“On one hand, there is the challenge of grasping the core principles of the spells. On the other, constructing symbol seeds requires the prerequisite of one’s Dantian shining. Only with this radiance can the spell symbol seeds be formed.”

This greatly disappointed Ning Zhuo.

Because the phase where the Dantian Shines wasn’t something he could achieve in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

It wasn’t until the foundations of the Dantian overflowed, that one could produce such dazzling radiance.

Since Heart Seals were unachievable, Body Seals and Oral Seals were viable for cultivation.

Ning Zhuo discussed this matter with Hua Guzi.

Although a Loose Cultivator, Hua Guzi had a good inheritance and was very knowledgeable about these topics. She shared everything with Ning Zhuo without reservation.

Ignoring her burning gaze, her constant antics to get close to Ning Zhuo, the occasional silly laughter, and drooling, she truly was a good teacher.

Ning Zhuo chose to practice the Oral Seal.

Under Hua Guzi’s tutelage, Ning Zhuo made rapid progress, soon compressing the Oral Seal to the current limit of his abilities.

“Underground veins, stealthily flowing, the mystic root, silently growing, vines entangle, all beings imprison. Rise!”

Wood Element — Root Vine Entanglement.

“The pine wind howls, the green waves surge, the forest ocean churns, overturning the earth. Swing!”

Wood Element — Pine Waves Green Waves.

“The ancient woods vast, the realm of trees boundless, heaven and earth change hue, the Spirit Root descends. Arrive!”

Wood Element — Tree Realm Descent.

Considering the fingers needed Life Hanging Thread for manipulation, Finger Techniques were no good.

The Heart Seal was temporarily out of reach, so he could only use the Oral Seal.

Now, using the Oral Seal, his spells were a bit longer, and the actual casting time was not much different from before, if not slightly slower.

But in actual combat, Ning Zhuo’s fighting power had significantly increased.

This was because, previously, Ning Zhuo had to fully concentrate when casting spells, controlling Mana meticulously with his spirit.

Now, he merely had to utter the Oral Seal to cast spells, leaving his attention completely free to control mechanical devices, achieving multitasking.

“One day apart, and Daoist Fellow Ning Zhuo has made such progress. Congratulations indeed,” Hanzhou entered the Martial Arts Arena and sincerely exclaimed upon seeing Ning Zhuo practicing.

Sun Lingtong also nodded in agreement from within the Mechanical Dragon.

He knew the various reasons — this was actually the result of accumulated effort!

“Little Zhuo’s basic skills are very solid. But for fourteen years, in Fire Persimmon Immortal City, he has neglected direct confrontation and sparring.”

“The main purpose was to keep a low profile and hide his brilliance, so even if there were sparring and competition at the school, Little Zhuo only exerted ten to twenty percent of his strength, naturally contributing nothing to his improvement.”

“Although he has had many real fights during the period he controlled the Black Market, life-and-death battles are extremely dangerous, and he must go all out. This once again lacks the benefits of sparring, where one can identify one’s own weaknesses and improve one’s abilities through open competition.”

“Brother Hanzhou,” Ning Zhuo greeted as they sparred, using a transmission spell for privacy.

Just as Hanzhou was about to respond, Hua Guzi’s voice transmission followed hot on the heels: “How did you, a beggar, get in here?”

“This is a world for Young Master Ning Zhuo and I alone!”

“Now leave!!”

Hanzhou: “?!?”

He scoffed coldly and responded with a voice transmission: “Daoist Fellow Hua is unaware, this Martial Arts Arena has long been a place where Daoist Fellow Ning Zhuo and I often spar. Compared to us, you are the latecomer.”

As it turned out, Hua Guzi, being utterly unreasonable, insisted that Hanzhou leave so she could be alone with Ning Zhuo.

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Ning Zhuo sensed the Life Hanging Thread immediately.

Immediately, he said coldly to Hua Guzi: “Daoist Fellow Hua, Brother Hanzhou is here at my invitation. As the saying goes, amongst any three walkers, one of them is bound to be my teacher. Having an additional person for sparring benefits us all greatly!”

He did not use a voice transmission for these words, saying them out loud, which touched Hanzhou deeply.

Hua Guzi’s face changed, and she put on an appeasing smile: “Young Master Ning Zhuo speaks the truth.”

While she was distracted talking, she was struck in the stomach by the Mechanical Fist controlled by Ning Zhuo.

Hua Guzi flew backward like a lobster, crashing to the ground.

Hanzhou was startled.

Ning Zhuo coldly said: “Daoist Fellow Hua, I ask that you concentrate fully when we spar.”

In her heart, Hua Guzi cried out: “He hit me again! He struck my stomach, it hurts… but the pain is so pleasing!”

Hua Guzi grimaced, twisting her expression to prevent her joy from showing, though Ning Zhuo sensed it clearly.

“This Female Cultivator…” Ning Zhuo’s face grew even colder.

Hanzhou was worried for Ning Zhuo.

The next moment, Hua Guzi floated back up, humbly saying: “Young Master Ning Zhuo, you are right to admonish me.”

After speaking, she shot a malicious glare at Hanzhou.

Hanzhou: …

In their subsequent interactions, Hanzhou often received nasty glares from Hua Guzi.

“I fear I am the superfluous one!” Hanzhou felt distressed inwardly, sensing that he was being edged out.

However, Ning Zhuo took even greater care of him and did not neglect him.

Ning Zhuo needed to rely on Hanzhou to act as the third party, to curb Hua Guzi’s craziness. Indeed, when an outsider was present, Hua Guzi restrained herself a lot more.

When sparring ended for the day, and the three left the Martial Arts Arena, they walked a stretch of the road together.

Ning Zhuo walked in the middle, with Hanzhou on the left and Guzi on the right, already forming a small entourage.

Ning Jiufan, hiding among the crowd, assessed Ning Zhuo and nodded inwardly: “This youngster hasn’t been here long, yet two Foundation Establishment Cultivators are following him. And their Cultivation Levels are higher than Ning Zhuo’s.”

“He indeed is a descendant of my Ning Family.”

Ning Zhuo parted ways with Hanzhou, coldly rebuffing Hua Guzi, thwarting her attempt to return with him to the Cave Mansion, and entered alone.

Soon after, Ning Jiufan came to visit.

Ning Zhuo welcomed him into the Cave Mansion and gave Ning Jiufan a grand bow: “Great Ancestor, you’ve finally come. I have been eagerly waiting for days!”

Ning Jiufan immediately felt a surge of intense caution, as he had been schemed against by Ning Zhuo before.

“What mischievous plan are you concocting now, you rascal? Wait, don’t tell me you’ve caused some kind of trouble?”