Chapter 229: The Family Puppet

"I really can't tell if you're a formidable figure or a fool, to actually refine your own body into a Puppet, just waiting to have a reliable asset after possessing my Great-Grandson, is that it?"

Watching Ink Jurren gradually turn into a Puppet, Wu Hao murmured to himself.

Though he felt some pity, Wu Hao did nothing to intervene. Instead, he slowly approached Ink Jurren, reached out, and placed his hand on Ink Jurren's head.

In the next instant, Wu Hao's terrifying Divine Soul power surged into Ink Jurren's body, altering the settings Ink Jurren had previously established and transforming him into a Puppet loyal to Wu Hao.

Before long, Ink Jurren had completely become a Puppet. The moment he awoke and saw Wu Hao before him, he dropped to one knee and spoke with utmost respect.

"Your subordinate pays respects to the Master."

"Mm. From today onward, your name is Wu Xie. From now on, you are a member of my Wu Family. Your duty is to protect the safety of my Wu Family. Do you understand?"

Wu Hao explained with an indifferent expression. Although he could expend some effort to refine many Immortal Venerable Peak Puppets, Ink Jurren's body was readily available, which was certainly faster than Wu Hao procuring one himself.

Hearing this, a glimmer of light gradually appeared in Wu Xie's eyes as he declared with loyal fervor.

"Your subordinate, Wu Xie, is willing to brave fire and water for the Wu Family for generations to come!"

"Mm. Follow me."

With those words, Wu Hao turned and led Wu Xie away from the place. The so-called Ancient Era Secret Realm began to disintegrate and vanish at Wu Hao's mere thought.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Wu Li had already rushed back to the Seven Mysteries Sect. However, upon seeing Zhang Tie, who had been transformed into a Puppet, he fell into silence, an indescribable sadness welling up in his heart.

"Sigh, you were a pitiful soul too. It's just a shame your Divine Soul has been erased, turning you into a Puppet without self-awareness. Since that's the case, then stay by my side from now on."

Wu Li sighed, then accepted the Puppet crafted from Zhang Tie's body. At this point, Zhang Tie possessed combat power at the Immortal Emperor Peak level.

After taking Zhang Tie, Wu Li stood atop the Sect Leader's Peak, overlooking the entire Seven Mysteries Sect. After a long while, he sighed and said to Zhang Tie,

"Zhang Tie, let's go. Without Ink Jurren's protection, the Seven Mysteries Sect will likely be annexed by other forces before long. Staying here would only drag us into a meaningless war."

Perhaps because Wu Li was naturally taciturn and preferred cultivating alone, he wasn't particularly close to anyone in the Seven Mysteries Sect. His departure was therefore especially carefree and unburdened.

Having learned much from Ink Jurren's betrayal this time, Wu Li now understood that he must always prioritize himself above all else and must never trust others lightly, not even his own Master.

On the other side, Wu Hao had already brought Wu Xie back to Penglai Immortal Island.

"From today onward, you are a member of my Wu Family. You will reside here. If anyone threatens my Wu Family, act without hesitation. Also, change your appearance. This current one isn't very pleasing."

Wu Hao led Wu Xie to a mansion within Penglai Immortal Island, not far from the Wu Family residence.

As Wu Hao's words fell, Wu Xie nodded. His appearance then shifted and transformed, quickly taking on a form that satisfied Wu Hao.

After completing all this, Wu Hao finally went to see his wife, Su Qiaoran.

By now, Su Qiaoran had already broken through to the True Immortal Peak stage. With Wu Hao's assistance and nourishment, reaching True Immortal Peak wasn't particularly difficult.

"Husband? Did you call for me for something?"

Su Qiaoran was somewhat curious. Based on her understanding of Wu Hao, he wouldn't disturb her unless it was something important.

Hearing her question, Wu Hao nodded, gently stroked Su Qiaoran's head, and said with a smile,

"As expected of my wife, always so clever."

"Oh, we're an old married couple now. Why are you being so mushy?"

Su Qiaoran blushed at Wu Hao's words, speaking with a hint of embarrassment.

Seeing this, Wu Hao remembered the serious matter at hand and spoke earnestly.

"Alright, enough joking. You should be close to breaking through to the Golden Immortal Realm, right? I plan to take you to a Secret Realm. Inside, you should be able to find the Opportunity to Breakthrough to Golden Immortal."

Hearing Wu Hao's words, Su Qiaoran couldn't help but feel a spark of interest.

"A Secret Realm? What Secret Realm?"

"The Dao Ran Secret Realm!"

Wu Hao said with a serious expression. This was a Secret Realm he had carefully selected. Although he couldn't enter it himself, he had plenty of ways to ensure Su Qiaoran's safety inside.

At the same time, within the Zhengxian Association and the Tunmo Sect, Wu Xianni and Wu Mowu naturally also set their sights on the Dao Ran Secret Realm.

"From what I understand, the Dao Ran Secret Realm is about to open. It contains numerous opportunities and legacies of powerful Cultivators. If I enter, I should be able to obtain many opportunities, perhaps even directly break through to the Golden Immortal Realm within the Dao Ran Secret Realm."

Wu Xianni thought to himself, but his most important goal was to surpass his younger sister.

Previously, he had sensed that his sister's cultivation was also at the True Immortal Early Stage. If he could enter the Dao Ran Secret Realm, he could use it as a springboard to surpass his sister, Wu Mowu.

"Sect Master, you plan to enter the Dao Ran Secret Realm? What exactly is the origin of this Dao Ran Secret Realm?"

Hearing Wu Xianni's words, the elders of the Zhengxian Association grew curious. After all, they had noticed during this time that their Sect Master was extremely discerning; ordinary things truly couldn't catch his eye.

On the other side, Wu Mowu looked at the elders of the Tunmo Sect before her and spoke earnestly.

"The Dao Ran Secret Realm was formed after a great war between two Immortal Emperor-level powers during the Ancient Era. It contains the legacies of all the Cultivators from those two powers who perished in the war. Over time, it has become the Dao Ran Secret Realm we know today."

"Furthermore, major powers in the Upper Realm regard the Dao Ran Secret Realm as a training ground for their Disciples. After all, the Dao Ran Secret Realm opens once every thousand years. Judging by the timing, it will open in half a year."

Hearing Wu Mowu's words, the elders of the Tunmo Sect couldn't help but breathe rapidly. An Immortal Emperor-level power! If they could obtain a Legacy from within, wouldn't they soar to great heights?

As if reading their thoughts, Wu Mowu said with a calm expression,

"Don't get your hopes up. You can't enter. Only those at the True Immortal Realm can go in. Moreover, even Grand Unity Golden Immortal-level Vicious Beasts exist inside, so don't go looking for your deaths."

"Then what about you, Sect Master?"

The elders of both the Tunmo Sect and the Zhengxian Association looked at Wu Mowu and Wu Xianni respectively, their voices filled with curiosity.

"Me? It's simple. Just prepare everything thoroughly within these six months!"

Wu Xianni and Wu Mowu replied without hesitation. Given their backgrounds and experience, if given six months and sufficient resources, it wouldn't be impossible for them to create talismans capable of slaying a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.