Twilight's Threshold Chapter 449: Assisting My Cultivation - Novel Cool

Chapter 449: Assisting My Cultivation

Chapter 449: Assisting My Cultivation

"Is there any movement outside?"

"This Demon Corpse is strange and ferocious, and it's so difficult to deal with. The One Coin Sect said they don't need our help, but do they have some secret plan that we're unaware of?"

In the inn, the high-ranking members of various sects who had come to witness the ceremony were still gathered together, their eyes fixed on Sun Ye, who was holding a teacup and placing it upside down on the wall.

The One Coin Sect had moved their people into the town and said they didn't need help, only asking them to stay and wait. This made them worry that the sect leader might have escaped to claim credit for the victory, leaving them behind. Such a possibility couldn't be overlooked, but they couldn't express their concerns openly. They didn't want to disobey the One Coin Sect's request, so they couldn't go out to observe the battle. Instead, they had to rely on Sun Ye's unique ability, "Earth Listening," to keep an eye on the situation outside.

Upon hearing this, Sun Ye immediately focused his attention on the town, and sure enough, he could discern the movements of the One Coin Sect's Talisman Armored Army, even the location of the White Fan and the sect leader. He repeated everything he heard, and it seemed they were seriously fortifying their defenses without any intention of fleeing.

The crowd listened in awe, "Could it be that the Non-Vegetarian Sect was indeed prepared and had sent reinforcements?"

They still felt uneasy and could only wait patiently.

"How long until dawn?"

At that moment, Hu Ma sat in the east of the town, on the Chancellor's Chair, sipping a cup of strong tea while attentively listening to the surroundings.

Miao Shan Fairy, who had been serving tea and water by his side, glanced at the oil lamp and whispered, "It's the third watch."

Hu Ma sighed softly, gazing at the dark forest outside the town. "Three watches until dawn, four until the rooster crows. That Demon Corpse will be here soon..."

"Then..."

Miao Shan Fairy couldn't help but look at the forest as well. The darkness outside was unsettling, and she was naturally skilled and the leader of a sect, so her courage shouldn't be so small. But now, putting her mind aside and trusting the 'Sect Leader,' her courage wavered in the face of this unknown danger.

"Flap, flap, flap..."

Just as she was looking, a group of night-roosting birds suddenly flew up from the forest, creating chaos in the air above. They cawed and circled a few times before suddenly falling silent and plummeting to the ground.

The strange movement startled everyone, and they strained to see deeper into the forest. The night was so thick that nothing could be seen, but it seemed to be moving, almost like it was alive.

As they looked more closely, they realized that the moving darkness was real. Slowly, one by one, dark shadows emerged, swaying and floating from the forest, eventually stopping at its edge.

"Senior Uncle..."

Miao Shan Fairy's voice trembled as she felt the rolling Yin wind surrounding the town. Her words carried a hint of inquiry. Even before the Demon Corpse appeared, so many vengeful spirits had been summoned, causing everyone's hearts to race with fear, seemingly more intense than the previous night's attack.

"Protect the town and don't let it harm the common folk!"

Hu Ma sighed softly, lifting the sleeves of his Daoist robe, and extended his hand. Xiao Hong Tang, standing beside him, shifted the basket in his direction, and he reached in, pulling out the Crimson Wood Sword.

As he spoke, they witnessed the vengeful spirits emerging from the forest, their numbers increasing and forming a line. It was as if the edge of the night was pulsating, stirring up the Yin wind that caused the surrounding fire basins and candles to flicker with a faint green hue.

Just as the Yin wind from outside the town was about to chill everyone to the bone, a dense corpse aura suddenly appeared from the depths of the forest. A figure, more substantial than the rest, leaped high and slowly emerged from the forest.

A strong stench of blood filled the air. Its outstretched arms were rigid, and its broken Talisman Armor had fused with its flesh and blood. Each time it landed, there was a loud thump, as if the earth itself were trembling.

"It's here..."

Inside the inn in Stone Horse Town, Sun Ye heard the commotion, and his face changed abruptly. "That's definitely the sound of it hopping around..."

"But why do the footsteps sound heavier?"

"It's clearly just a Demon Corpse, and it's my great-grandnephew's transformation. But using Earth Listening, I can only discern one set of footsteps, yet it sounds like the weight of dozens of people..."

"..."

"..."

"Xiao Hong Tang, light the fire!"

At that moment, Hu Ma also spotted the Demon Corpse's figure and narrowed his eyes.

With a loud shout, he lifted his Daoist robe and charged out, unleashing the New Year Hall Official's skill. His momentum was powerful and heavy, and the wind he stirred up made his Daoist robe flutter noisily. The Crimson Wood Sword in his hand pointed forward, radiating a formidable aura of Spirit Quelling.

But at this moment, behind him, Xiao Hong Tang had already lit the fire basin, and the flickering flames illuminated the surroundings, casting shadows all around.

Currently, the town was not at peace. No one knew how many people were closely monitoring the actions of the One Coin Sect, including Elder Sun, who could perceive every movement in the town without leaving his residence.

There were also many others secretly observing.

They all witnessed the demon corpse's attack and saw a person in a Daoist robe stepping forward to confront it alone. However, when they focused their gaze, they found that the person's face was blurry. No matter how hard they rubbed their eyes, they couldn't make out the person's features.

"Eh?"

Even the sect leader of the One Coin Sect, Miao Shan Fairy, noticed this peculiarity. She felt that Hu Ma seemed normal before he made his move, but as soon as he did, his face became unrecognizable.

The more she looked, the more her eyes blurred.

She was unaware that this was the effect of a small trick from the Hu Family Ghost Suppression Book. As long as the fire basin remained lit, Hu Ma's face would remain obscured. Even if he were to use divination or cursing techniques, they would miss their target, as if Hu Ma had only acquired this ability after passing through three trials and twelve tribulations.

After all, the sect leader had entered the Ghost Cave, paid respects at the Divine Platform, and received the three volumes of the Heavenly Texts from the Ancestor. It was normal for her to possess such abilities.

As Hu Ma charged out of the town, he was like a stone thrown into a sea of darkness. The vengeful spirits that had emerged from the forest and surrounded the town without moving suddenly stirred up countless ripples.

Suddenly, they all flew up and rushed straight towards Hu Ma.

Initially, the sheer number of vengeful spirits seemed like they would charge into the town and slaughter the innocent residents. However, to everyone's surprise, they appeared to be solely focused on Hu Ma, as if he were the only living person in their eyes.

"Whoosh..."

Although the vengeful spirits could barely manifest at night, they were essentially just gusts of yin wind. When they rushed towards Hu Ma, it felt like his body was being penetrated by countless illusory figures.

This was the most terrifying aspect. Even the strongest and most vigorous person, if continuously passed through by these yin spirits, would gradually weaken their yang energy until their divine soul was pulled out of their body by these spirits, becoming one of them.

However, Hu Ma had already entered the Great Venerable Heavenly General Seal Technique, and although he had not yet cultivated his Dharmic Form, his divine soul was firm and stable. He could withstand the yin wind, at least for a short period, without any harm.

With a loud shout, he forcefully burst through the crowd of vengeful spirits.

He raised his middle two fingers of his right hand and lightly drew them across the crimson wood sword. Then, relying on the sword, he charged towards the demon corpse and stabbed at its face.

"Hehe..."

The demon corpse seemed even more complete and lifelike compared to the previous night.

As Hu Ma's sword thrust towards it, a strange sound emanated from its throat, and on its forehead, a bright symbolic order flashed faintly. Its stiff knees suddenly bent, and it knelt before Hu Ma, appearing as if it wanted to kowtow.

However, in the next moment, greed and cruelty appeared in its empty eyes. Its hands shot out, and its black and sharp fingernails aimed straight at Hu Ma's chest, piercing through and attempting to tear open his chest to extract something from within.

It was only natural for a general's order to subdue a dark general, especially when the order was already imprinted on the dark general's forehead, granting control over the troops. Unfortunately, the Meng family had tampered with it, causing the dark general's abilities to increase significantly, and now it was turning against its master.

This unexpected turn of events could have caught Hu Ma off guard if he hadn't been vigilant earlier. Fortunately, he had overheard the conversation between the magistrate and the Meng family, learning that the demon corpse had been tampered with.

"You demon, today you will aid my cultivation!"

With a loud shout, he unleashed the power of the Blocking Hammer with his right hand, blocking the dark general's arms that were about to pierce him. Then, with a kick, he sent the demon corpse flying backward.

At the same time, his aura intensified, and he pursued the demon corpse. He channeled the Three Pillar Proficiency into the crimson wood sword, unleashing scorching yang energy.

It was as if he had unleashed the power of a sixty-year-old master, and the crimson wood sword pierced directly into the demon corpse's belly, tearing it open.

Upon closer inspection, a bright red talisman was indeed visible inside the demon corpse's stomach, appearing vivid and eerie amidst its filthy and tattered internal organs.

"Spirit Summoning Talisman?"

Hu Ma narrowed his eyes, stepped forward, and forcefully pried open the demon corpse's arms that were reaching for his face. Then, with a swift motion, he grabbed the talisman and pulled it out.

"The Meng family's methods are indeed formidable. With just one talisman, they can summon so many vengeful spirits..."

"...But it's still not enough. Show me your true abilities!"

(End of Chapter)

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