Chapter 455: Sealing the Corpse in a Bronze Coffin
Chapter 455: Sealing the Corpse in a Bronze Coffin
"Huh? He's gone?"
As the thick fog outside the town slowly dissipated, the oppressive pressure that had been weighing down on everyone, including Hu Ma, who was standing at the town entrance, also began to fade away.
Hu Ma was certain that by subduing the Dark General, he would provoke the other party. However, the opponent seemed to have only come to take a look at the town and then left, which made Hu Ma curious. Could it be that the opponent was really keeping his word, saying three days meant exactly three days?
But for now, he didn't have to take action, and he couldn't help but feel relieved.
Although he had made all the necessary preparations and was ready to run, his Dharmakaya had just been formed, and he was still unfamiliar with it. Facing the unfathomable New Year Hall Official and the Meng Family disciples, it would be a lie to say he wasn't nervous.
Being able to delay for a day was indeed his luck.
As he breathed a sigh of relief and thought to himself, Miao Shan Fairy, who was not far away, also reacted.
She hurriedly went outside the town, glanced into the woods to confirm that the people outside had retreated, and then looked at Hu Ma in surprise, "Sect...Senior!"
She had witnessed Hu Ma cultivating the Grand Heavenly General Seal Art and saw him easily crush the Demon Corpse underfoot. Her mind was captivated by the sight, and now, as she approached Hu Ma, her legs felt weak, and her voice trembled as she addressed him.
If one were to look at this from an ordinary perspective, the Red Lantern Society's small manager had undergone such a remarkable change in just two days, which would naturally raise suspicions in anyone.
But in her eyes, there was only deep admiration and reverence.
At this moment, she could only call out 'Sect Leader' because, apart from that, she didn't know what else to say. If it were an ordinary person, after a battle, one would usually ask if they were alright or how severe their injuries were.
But this was the leader of the Non-Vegetarian Sect, and whatever he did was reasonable. How could he possibly be injured?
"There shouldn't be any trouble tonight."
Seeing her approach, Hu Ma temporarily put aside his confusion and the pressure he had just faced when confronting the New Year Hall Official and the Meng Family. His expression became calm and serene, and he merely lifted his foot off the Dark General's head, glancing at Miao Shan Fairy indifferently, "Go and get the coffin maker in town to wake him up and bring a coffin to bury this Spirit Puppet."
"It's best if it's a bronze coffin. If he has one ready, that's ideal. If not, use a wooden coffin for now and ask him to quickly cast a bronze one for me!"
"..."
Miao Shan Fairy, upon hearing Hu Ma's natural instructions, felt that it was only right and proper. She immediately replied, "Yes, I'll go and inform him right away."
There was indeed a coffin maker, who was also a small leader in the One Coin Sect. Miao Shan Fairy had been leading a rebellion for many years and was already familiar with using coffins.
She hurriedly returned to town and called for the coffin maker to make the arrangements, while Hu Ma waited outside the town. After confirming that the Dark General was subdued, he also inspected the stone horse.
Unable to find anything at the moment, he could only take the Dark General back for now. Speaking of which, this was also a harvest, and it didn't seem any less significant than the formation of his Dharmakaya. After all, not only had he captured the Dark General, but he had also taken control of the Yin Troops attached to its body.
Although the number was still small, only a few hundred, it was enough.
If they encountered trouble again, using the General's Order to command the Dark General and lead a charge with several hundred Yin Troops, who in the jianghu could stop them? It was for this reason that he was in a hurry to bury the Dark General. Using a bronze coffin was also to seal its corpse aura, as each leak of the corpse aura would weaken this weapon.
"La la la..."
After circling around the stone horse for a while, Hu Ma knocked and tapped on it a few times, then signaled to Xiao Hong Tang that she could extinguish the fire in the fire basin. He breathed a sigh of relief, confirming that the people outside the town would not cause any more trouble.
At this moment, Miao Shan Fairy arrived just in time with the coffin maker, dragging a dark and heavy iron coffin, "There's no bronze coffin, but there's a ready-made iron coffin."
"It was originally ordered by that good son-in-law as a birthday gift for Wu Laolao. It has brass inlaid patterns, and since our sect needs it, we'll use it first and make another one for him later."
"..."
Hu Ma didn't bother to be picky; having such a suitable coffin in a short time was the best option. He ordered the coffin lid to be opened, and with a single command, the Dark General, who was lying on the ground, sprang up and laid himself in the coffin.
Not only that, but as it jumped into the coffin, a rolling dark wind and a heavy stench of blood rose around it. Dozens of vague and overlapping vengeful spirit shadows followed it into the coffin, and even the coffin lid closed on its own.
"This is..."
The coffin maker, upon witnessing this scene, was naturally astonished, but Miao Shan Fairy's expression turned stern, and she ordered them to stop their chatter and quickly transport the coffin.
Although the bronze coffin was heavy, it could still be pulled by two horses and a few helpers when it arrived. Now, with the Dark General inside, it seemed to have taken root, and even with all their strength, they couldn't move it an inch.
"After all, there's a dignitary inside..."
Hu Ma lent a hand, and with his help, they managed to place the coffin on the cart. The two horses exerted all their strength, slowly dragging the coffin towards the town.
However, instead of delivering it to the inn, which was crowded and full of prying eyes, they decided to send it to Miao Shan Fairy's courtyard first. They placed it under a tree, supposedly brought from Xikunlun, which provided shade during the day.
"Has the demon corpse been captured?"
By the fourth watch, dawn was approaching, and the commotion outside had ceased. Naturally, many in the town who had been concerned all night were eagerly sticking their heads out to gather news.
Hu Ma had not yet officially revealed his identity as a member of the Non-Vegetarian Sect to others. Even the fact that he had subdued the demon corpse was unknown to them, so Miao Shan Fairy handled everything.
After experiencing the events of the night, Miao Shan Fairy was now brimming with confidence, having regained her earlier aloof and indifferent demeanor. Facing the crowd's inquiries, she merely gave a cold laugh, "It's just the capture of a single demon corpse causing trouble. What's so surprising about that?"
"Yesterday, it broke in and harmed people because we were unprepared, and this spirit puppet is peculiar."
"This time, with our precautions, if we couldn't subdue it, that would be surprising!"
"..."
Everyone, including Elder Sun and the others, was taken aback. After all, they had fought face-to-face and knew how tricky that thing was. But seeing that Miao Shan Fairy was unwilling to elaborate, they had no choice but to endure.
However, thinking about the situation outside the town, they couldn't help but feel a bit agitated, "Then...what about the New Year Hall Official outside?"
"..."
Miao Shan Fairy waved her fly whisk, her face filled with cold laughter, "When soldiers come, block them; when water comes, dam it. That Hall Official's reputation may be significant, but our One Coin Sect's Main Headquarters is here, suppressing the town's fortune. How dare they casually offend us?"
"Today, I waited for them outside the town all night, and they didn't dare show their faces. During the Lantern Festival Fair, we'll see their tricks!"
"..."
Upon hearing this, everyone was startled, their expressions filled with both doubt and awe.
"This fairy's arrogance doesn't seem fake. It seems that although the Hall Official outside is fierce, the One Coin Sect, backed by the Non-Vegetarian Sect, also has extraordinary means..."
"We can only endure for now, and we can't tie her up and take her away!"
"..."
Seeing the crowd's flickering gazes, Miao Shan Fairy felt quite pleased. She admired the chosen Sect Leader even more, and the troubles faced by the One Coin Sect were no longer a concern, "Elder Brothers, you might trick me with small matters, but you're indeed reliable for important things!"
"We carefully selected this Stone Horse Town as our Main Headquarters, saying it would bring us good fortune. Now, look at it!"
"After decades of searching, I finally found a Sect Leader. Not only can she help me resolve my current calamity, but I believe this is where our One Coin Sect will rise to fame and achieve great things!"
"..."
"..."
"We can't let go of this Main Headquarters of the One Coin Sect..."
While the town was bustling with excitement, news spread quickly that the One Coin Sect had a mysterious expert who easily subdued the troublesome demon corpse. Meanwhile, Hu Ma had returned to the quiet and empty Main Headquarters. His mind was racing with thoughts.
If asked about his current abilities, they were indeed formidable. With his Dharmic Form cultivation, his overall power had increased significantly. He even felt a strong urge to test his skills against someone.
But one must know their limits...
Recalling the pressure he had felt while confronting the people outside the town, he felt a tremendous burden. The New Year Guardian Sect's Executioner Magistrate, the young master of the Soul-Channeling Meng Family, neither of them were easy opponents!
Even with his New Year Guarding Orthodoxy cultivation and the preparations made in the town, where he could set up a ritual using the Exorcism Scroll, he still had no guarantee of victory against them.
When facing such opponents, unless he obtained Hu Family's Token, he couldn't even think of engaging in a fight...
...It was still one against two.
However, as he thought about leaving, he couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt, recalling the information given to him by the Great Crimson Robe, which lingered in his mind without any clues.
"The Great Crimson Robe told me to awaken the Stone Horse and obtain something from the Non-Vegetarian Sect..."
"But what is it?"
"..."
When he returned earlier, he had already inspected the Stone Horse at the town entrance. No matter how he looked at it, it was just a stone sculpture with no abnormalities. He even used the New Year Guardian's precise control of strength to gently pat it, but it was solid.
How do I awaken this thing?
Time was too pressing to investigate thoroughly. Could it be that when he escaped, he would have to take the stone horse with him?
"Elder Uncle, are you resting?"
As he was deep in thought, he heard footsteps outside, and Miao Shan Fairy approached with excitement, but she remained outside the door, afraid to enter. She carefully asked, "Elder Uncle, I didn't dare disturb your rest, but I saw that you worked hard all night, so I asked someone to make a bowl of shredded egg soup and brought it over..."
'What time is it to be eating shredded egg soup?'
Hu Ma sighed in exasperation, "Then bring it in!"
(End of Chapter)
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