Twilight's Threshold Chapter 576: The Meng Family's Elder Son - Novel Cool

Chapter 576: The Meng Family's Elder Son

Chapter 576: The Meng Family's Elder Son

"Damn it!"

"The Meng family has been deceiving us. The Heavenly Mandate is no longer in the capital, and we've been fooled for twenty years!"

From the perspective of those within the Daoist sect, Hu Ma's strike with the golden mace shattered the golden corpse of the Governor God, awakening the hungry ghost. But what they didn't realize was that the most terrifying thing was a group of people who had been awakened from their dreams.

As the Governor God let out a painful cry, his golden corpse shattered, and in that moment, all the various aristocratic families, Daoist practitioners, and powerful ghosts and demons throughout the world seemed to awaken from a nightmare, shivering with a chilling sense of dread deep in their souls.

They all looked up, gazing towards the direction of Official Province, sensing the changes there. Their initial reaction was fear, followed by shock and anger:

"The former Emperor was skinned alive, but the world still bears the name of the Yi Dynasty. Everyone knew that the imperial bloodline of the Du surname had been extinguished, and a new Emperor would certainly emerge. But for twenty years, people still believed that the nation's fortune belonged to the Du family."

"But who could have imagined that it was all a deception!"

"The Pacifying Evil Office had already gone into hiding twenty years ago, and now it has reappeared. The first thing it did was to strike down the Mansion God appointed by the capital. This... this means that twenty years ago, the Pacifying Evil Office was no longer bound by imperial authority..."

"No wonder the Ten Surnames have been suppressing local warlords throughout the land. Could it be that they were worried someone might seize the Heavenly Mandate ahead of time?"

"..."

"..."

"How... how could this strike be so domineering and unreasonable?"

As Hu Ma delivered this blow, everyone within and outside the city, and even the countless spirits and demons in this world, were terrified. The most panicked and perplexed were the members of the Hu family, who cried out in disbelief:

"The new Emperor hasn't been chosen yet, but the nation's fortune still belongs to the former Emperor's lineage..."

"But how can he ignore the imperial decree?"

"..."

Hu Ma knew the reason, but it touched upon some deep secrets of the Pacifying Evil Office, which he couldn't possibly reveal or explain to them, leaving them bewildered.

"It's quite simple..."

But amidst their anxious voices, they heard a faint sigh coming from nearby. They turned around abruptly and saw a young noble gentleman in a green robe. His expression was a mix of a smile and a frown as he muttered:

"This means that your Qingyuan Hu family's understanding of the Pacifying Evil Office is completely wrong, and ridiculously so..."

"Not just you, but many others as well..."

"..."

As he lifted his head, they could see the surge of unfounded resentment in his eyes, his teeth clenched in anger:

"Our Meng family has also made a mistake..."

"It's the National Tutor!"

"He... he deceived all of us!"

As he spoke slowly, his expression seemed to distort, even showing fear:

"No wonder the Pacifying Evil Office had to be hidden for twenty years. No wonder the National Tutor, who received the former Emperor's dying command, also went into hiding..."

"No wonder this branch of the Hu family, despite their immense wealth, chose to endure the suffering of a dwindling bloodline and the erosion of their souls, just to bear the burden of the Pacifying Evil Golden Mace..."

"Such a powerful weapon, yet it defies imperial authority. Who knows what consequences it might bring?"

When this person appeared, the three clan uncles of the Hu family, who were already in a state of shock, became even more startled upon hearing his words. Their faces turned pale with disbelief, and they trembled:

"Meng family nephew, what you're saying... this is..."

"Huff..."

The young gentleman remained silent for a long time, as if digesting the resentment and anger on his face bit by bit. Then, he once again wore a smile that made others feel like they were bathed in spring breeze. He heaved a soft sigh.

Addressing the second uncle of the Hu family, he said, "Uncle, rest assured. I came here under the orders of my elders, and my words are trustworthy. Although we lost this contest, it was not our fault."

"If we lost, it wasn't to him but to fate from the very beginning."

"However, since we lost, the Meng family will keep its promise. But you don't need to worry; I will plead on your behalf. I won't let him go too far, and I'll ensure you return safely..."

"..."

"Too far?"

Upon hearing his words, the three clan uncles of the Hu family showed signs of losing control, their faces flashing with a hint of jealous resentment. 'After investing so much effort, you casually dismiss it with a single sentence?'

'We are the ones with the Hu surname, and you, with the Meng surname, are pleading on our behalf?'

Their hearts were filled with both suppression and anxiety, but the consecutive shocks they had endured were too overwhelming to express in words.

The young gentleman in the green robe, after leaving these words, lifted the hem of his robe and slowly ascended the walls of Bright Province City. Looking down at the chaotic battlefield outside, he sighed and gently clapped his hands.

"The Pacifying Evil Office and the Pacifying Evil Golden Mace are indeed heavy burdens..."

Outside Bright Province City, the sky had already brightened. The hungry ghosts had returned to life, and the fighting had ceased. However, the severed limbs and rivers of blood still evoked a sense of innate horror.

Everyone's gaze turned towards the noble who had struck down the golden mace, changing the world with a single blow. Their throats were choked with unspoken words, yet they dared not speak.

Amidst the crowd's gaze, Hu Ma also lowered his head, looking at the Pacifying Evil Golden Mace in his hand, feeling its heavy weight. For a moment, he seemed to lack the courage to lift it again.

This mace, is definitely not a possession of the Hu Clan. The cause and effect it carries are far beyond what the original wandering ghost family could bear. As a reincarnated soul, I'm already burdened by the problems left by the previous generation, and now it seems like an even greater one has been added.

But perhaps this isn't a bad thing?

Just as he was thinking this, a shrill sound of blowing and beating came from the direction of Mingzhou City. Two rows of white banners emerged, lining up outside the city. Beneath the banners were all tall, thin, and eerie shadows, their faces obscured.

However, between the banners, there was no palanquin, only a young man in a green robe walking with his hands behind his back. He had a smile on his face, and his pace seemed slow but was actually quick as he approached the crowd.

Whether it was the awakened hungry ghosts or the Grain Protection Army standing in formation nearby, they all felt an eerie chill. Ghosts and malevolent spirits often took advantage of the night to harm people, but under these white banners, even during the day, there was a chilling aura that made people shudder.

"Young Master, your manners are impeccable..."

Just as everyone's hearts trembled, wondering what was about to happen, the young man in green robes between the banners stopped about ten zhang away from the Noble holding the mace.

With a broad smile, he bowed deeply from a distance, saying, "After twenty years, the Pacifying Evil Office has reappeared in the world. Young Master Hu, your talent and courage are exceptional. I, Meng Siliang, the younger generation of the Meng family, have come to offer my congratulations."

His pale face made it seem like he rarely saw the sun, making him appear younger. However, his eyebrows and demeanor revealed that he was already nearly thirty years old. Despite this, he addressed Hu Ma as 'Young Master' with familiarity.

However, as he politely introduced himself, many of those around him were surprised. Hearing him mention his family name and refer to the Noble as 'Young Master,' they couldn't help but exclaim:

"Isn't this the Meng family?"

"We rarely get to see such high-ranking members of our own family. What virtues or abilities do we possess to have met two of them in one day?"

"..."

"..."

"Finally, they've decided to show themselves..."

Upon seeing the young man in green robes, Hu Ma's heart felt slightly relieved. He had long suspected the Meng family's involvement in this matter but was unsure when or if they would appear. Now, he felt a sense of reassurance.

He carefully observed the young master of the Meng family, just as his own face was hidden by the sacred altar, making it difficult for others to see him clearly. The young master also had something peculiar about him. At first glance, one could make out his features, but in the next instant, they would forget.

It seemed that all the Ten Surnames families were on guard, especially in such an open situation, to prevent their appearances from being easily discerned and avoid any harmful spells.

So, facing the other's warm and kind expression, Hu Ma also revealed a smile. He nodded amiably at his counterpart, saying, "Young Master Meng, I've long heard of your great name. Your manners are impeccable."

"I rarely leave Old Yin Mountain, but I've heard a lot about the Meng family. I was planning to visit the Meng family when I had the time, but I didn't expect to meet you here. With your status, what wind has blown you to this place?"

"..."

"Of course, of course."

The young master of the Meng family seemed a bit surprised by Hu Ma's politeness, and his smile became even warmer. "I'm just following my family's orders to travel around and observe the hardships of the common people."

"The Meng family has always had the well-being of the world in mind. Wherever we go, we eliminate evil and pacify malevolent spirits."

"Now that I've arrived in Mingzhou, I find that the order of Yin and Yang is disrupted, spirits are harming people, ghosts and gods are without a master, and the living are dying unjustly. It's only right that we take action, but I didn't expect to meet Young Master Hu here."

"Seeing how you just used the mace to kill the Governor God, I'm truly impressed by your might. However, I'm a bit puzzled. Earlier, you issued the Seven Killings Decree, breaking all the rules..."

He paused and looked up at Hu Ma, smiling, "Aren't you worried that the spirits in the mystic realm will notice and come knocking on your door sooner or later?"

Hu Ma held up the Pacifying Malevolent Spirits Golden Mace in his hand, and the young master of the Meng family's expression changed slightly.

Then, Hu Ma smiled and said, "The sins of the Netherworld?"

"I've always believed in this, so I don't dare do anything that would weigh on my conscience. Now, I'm actually looking forward to when these spirits will come to settle the score with me."

"..."

The young master of the Meng family forced a smile and said, "Ordinary people have three souls, and their sins and karmic debts are recorded in their bodies. When they breathe their last breath, they enter the Netherworld to be judged for their good and evil deeds. Every action and consequence is unavoidable..."

"That's excellent."

Hu Ma smiled and gripped the Pacifying Malevolent Spirits Golden Mace in his hand, saying, "I was just about to ask you to witness something for me."

The young master of the Meng family noticed his unusual reaction and spoke in a deep voice, "Witness what?"

Hu Ma smiled at him, slowly releasing his grip on the Pacifying Malevolent Spirits Golden Mace. The tip of the mace touched the ground, causing the earth to tremble with a loud rumble. Even the banners behind the young master of the Meng family shook, and the tall, thin shadows beneath them struggled to stand.

Hu Ma waved his wide sleeves, and a mysterious mist enveloped him. He seemed to be standing in a grand hall, and his voice turned cold as he said, "Help me witness this. Let's see if these so-called spirits of heaven and earth dare to judge me!"

(End of Chapter)

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