Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master - Chapter 1286 - 500: Testing One’s Skills

Chapter 1286: Chapter 500: Testing One’s Skills

Three days later.

Nine Curves Peak.

The morning mist had not yet dispersed when hundreds of cultivators had already gathered at the entrance of the Nine Curves Corridor Array.

Everyone’s eyes were mostly focused on Ning Zhuo.

They were secretly exchanging thoughts with their divine senses.

“Ning Zhuo is here again.”

“Last time he couldn’t even get past the third curve, and now, after just a few days, he’s daring to come again?”

“It’s said that he’s been frantically purchasing Array Dao Classics and Breaking Array Magical Artifacts these days, spending millions of Spirit Stones alone.”

“Hiss… with such financial power, there must be a great superpower behind him!”

“Heh. I see Ning Zhuo is just like that. Does he really think that by merely spending money and having more Breaking Array Magic Artifacts and Magic Treasures, he can smoothly break through the Nine Curves Corridor Array?”

“Especially his behavior of buying Array Dao Classics, it’s simply naive and laughable! If one could pass the Xingyun Trial by last-minute cramming like him, what does that say about the Myriad Images Sect? And what does it say about us and the countless previous Feiyun Conferences?”

“Famous at a young age, and favored by figures like Zhong Dao and Tuoba Huang, it’s quite normal for him to be impulsive and not recognize his own limits. No worries, letting him make a fool of himself will benefit his future cultivation.”

No one had high hopes for Ning Zhuo.

Today, Ning Zhuo had changed into a simple green robe, with a storage bag hanging from his waist, looking calm and clear-eyed.

The cultivator guarding the entrance saw Ning Zhuo, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly returned to normal, clasping his hands in greeting.

Ning Zhuo nodded slightly: “Here to try again.”

The guard was indifferent, smiled, and showed anticipation.

A flying carriage slowly descended, and Shen Xi also arrived here.

Today, he still wore a plain cyan robe, with a Mystic Silkworm Cloud Pattern Cloak over it, walking with composure and exuding extraordinary demeanor.

Seeing Ning Zhuo, surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by a smile: “Daoist Brother Ning, you came too?”

Ning Zhuo cupped his fists with a warm smile: “Brother Shen, thank you for your guidance, and for lending me the Array Dao Classics. This time I want to verify what I’ve learned.”

Shen Xi felt that Ning Zhuo was somewhat hasty. After all, each person only had three chances to face the Nine Curves Corridor Array trial. In just a few days, Ning Zhuo had limited progress yet directly used his second chance, which was indeed too soon.

However, with so many people present, he couldn’t publicly dissuade him.

He thought of using divine sense transmission to remind Ning Zhuo that “Array Dao is not so easily attainable,” but after some thought, Shen Xi decided not to be the sanctimonious one.

“Let reality teach Ning Zhuo a lesson,” Shen Xi decided privately.

The entrance to the Nine Curves Corridor Array slowly opened.

Ning Zhuo, Shen Xi, and other seed contestants entered first, with no objections. The strong are always favored.

The young man’s vision shifted, and when he opened his eyes again, there were the familiar vermilion corridors, carved beams, and green-gray tiles.

Ning Zhuo stood at the starting point of the first curve, taking a deep breath.

Last time, he had spent thirty minutes here to find the pattern of Spiritual Energy flow.

But this time—

He closed his eyes, spreading his divine sense.

The Mirror Stand Spirit Communication Technique was pushed to its limit, and dozens of mechanical mirrors flew out from his sleeve, suspended in mid-air, reflecting his divine sense at unimaginable angles.

In almost an instant, the trajectory of the surrounding Spiritual Energy flow clearly appeared in his mind.

“Clear at a glance.” Ning Zhuo opened his eyes, a slight smile on his lips.

He didn’t wait thirty minutes like last time, but stepped forward immediately.

One step to the left, two steps to the right, three steps forward, four steps back…

His steps seemed chaotic, yet each one landed in the gaps of Spiritual Energy flow. The Spiritual Energy flowed past him without causing any disturbance.

After thirty steps, he felt a lightness in his body.

First curve, cleared.

Time taken: thirty breaths.

Several cultivators who were observing Ning Zhuo were astonished at this scene.

“He cleared it?”

“So fast!”

“It seems Ning Zhuo was well-prepared for this attempt. No wonder he exuded confidence all over.”

“Let’s keep watching. He has cleared the first curve before and is experienced. Such speed is not surprising.”

Second curve.

A divergence appeared again.

Divine sense was suppressed to three feet around, but Ning Zhuo showed no panic.

He stood still, closed his eyes, and spread his divine sense again.

The young man didn’t use the mechanical mirrors to forcibly expand the detection range this time, but condensed his divine sense into a thin thread, like a wandering silk, probing deep into the divergence.

The Array Gap Traveling Shuttle in his palm glowed faintly, and the Five Elements Breaking Forbidden Silk lightly fluttered, assisting his divine sense in penetration.

Last time, he had used the method of running and took a quarter of an hour to barely deduce the pattern.

But this time—

Ning Zhuo opened his eyes, his gaze sharp.

He suddenly stepped forward, heading towards the first divergence on the left, with firmness and without hesitation.

Left, right, left, right, left, right, left, right…

When he passed the seventeenth divergence, he felt a lightness in his body.

Second curve, cleared.

Time taken: half a quarter of an hour.

Some cultivators maintaining the Nine Curves Corridor Array witnessed Ning Zhuo’s performance and couldn’t help but exclaim softly.

“Ning Zhuo is indeed well-prepared!”

“The Magic Treasure he holds is exceptional, aiding divine sense penetration.”

“It seems he has understood the second curve after returning.”

“Given his current reputation and status, seeking advice from some Array Formation experts can easily provide guidance.”

Third curve.

The same corridor, the same divergences.

But this time, Ning Zhuo couldn’t feel any formation fluctuations.

Divine sense was suppressed to two feet around.

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