Chapter 660: A Heart Full of Resentment
Chapter 660: A Heart Full of Resentment
"The State Preceptor?"
Upon realizing the mistake made by the Zhang family, the Meng family patriarch's expression was filled with disdain and disbelief. Could it be that the Noble Zhang family, after being accustomed to their status, had their minds turned to wood? Could they even mistake the identity of a malevolent spirit?
Once he learned the identity of the malevolent spirit, it wasn't difficult to understand the origins and karmic consequences of the Nightmare Technique.
The name Dragon Well, although not as renowned as the Great Sage Master, might be unknown to others, but the Ten Surnames knew of it, especially the role this person played during the curse that killed the Yi Dynasty's imperial clan and the deeds he had done.
On the Netherworld Sin List in the hands of the Li family, this name was ranked first.
But such a person had been kept by the Noble Zhang family for twenty years?
It was difficult to describe the absurdity in his heart at this moment, but this disdain suddenly vanished when he heard the words 'State Preceptor' from the mouth of the Third Uncle of the Zhang family.
"If it's him, it's not surprising..."
The Meng family patriarch spoke with a solemn tone, "He has deceived us, not just once."
"Regarding the matter of the Evil Suppression Bureau, he didn't tell my Meng family the truth, causing the officials of Guanzhou to return empty-handed."
"The Phantom Hu family took advantage of the situation and established their bureau. After all our efforts, we ended up benefiting the Hu family. If not for him, my Meng family would have already seized the opportunity to enter Mingzhou with the officials of Guanzhou and taken over the Evil Suppression Bureau. Why would we need to go to the Netherworld and create a Demon Mirror?"
"But, but what is that old man Dongxuan doing, and why did he deceive us so much..."
"..."
"There's no time to worry about that now. The most urgent task is to capture this villain."
The Third Uncle of the Zhang family couldn't be bothered with these words anymore. He felt a chill run through his body, knowing that he had caused a huge disaster. If he went up there, he feared he wouldn't even be able to keep his position as a lord.
For a moment, he couldn't help but want to rush to the Meng family patriarch and cling to his legs, crying out, "This malevolent spirit is powerful, but the Zhang family's fortune cannot be destroyed..."
"Once the Zhang family falls, there will be nothing to suppress those warlords. When dragons and serpents rise, each will fight for the mandate of heaven. Who will the mandate fall to? No one can predict. Moreover, if the malevolent spirits from the City of the Wrongly Dead return to the mortal world, your Meng family's twenty years of planning will be ruined in an instant!"
"..."
Seeing the other man's anxiety, the Meng family patriarch's eyes turned cold. He spoke with a chilling tone, "The Noble Zhang family holds a high status. Even if the resentful spirits of the Yi clan come in full force, they cannot harm a single hair of the Zhang family."
"Third Uncle, your words are too alarming."
"Furthermore, we came here to create the Demon Mirror, and the price we paid was enormous. It was all to capture those malevolent spirits. If my Meng family takes action forcefully, we can certainly capture him, but my Meng family is not to be trifled with, especially the Great Ancestor. He cannot tolerate even a grain of sand in his eyes."
"If we take action, those two malevolent spirits will likely not be captured alive..."
"..."
"Things have come to this point, what's the point of thinking about capturing them alive or not?"
The Third Uncle of the Zhang family's expression twisted, and he shouted loudly, "Brother, don't take advantage of the Zhang family's misfortune. If the Zhang family is damaged, it will be difficult to suppress the fortune of the world. None of the Ten Surnames can gain an advantage."
He wasn't skilled in esoteric techniques, but when it came to analyzing the situation and observing the trends, he was an expert. He spoke hurriedly, "I know that all of you are planning to seize the mandate of heaven, but you should understand."
"The mandate of heaven has always been in the hands of the Zhang family. Even if the Zhang family doesn't reclaim the throne, they can point to anyone, and that person will become the new emperor. At worst... at worst, the Zhang family will take a step back."
"If the Demon Mirror fails this time, next year on the fifteenth of July, my Zhang family will fully assist you in taking back the Evil Suppression Bureau. How about that?"
"..."
"Oh dear..."
As the Meng family patriarch listened, his eyes flickered, and he suddenly burst into laughter. He quickly reached out to support the other man, saying, "The Meng and Zhang families have always been long-standing friends. Why differentiate between us?"
"But the situation is sudden, and you're speaking on behalf of the Zhang family now. I wonder... how much weight do your words carry?"
"..."
As the Third Uncle of the Zhang family listened to his words, he became extremely angry. However, at this moment, all around him were blurred, angry, and vicious curses. The Third Uncle of the Zhang family saw countless blurred figures emerging from the depths of the hazy netherworld, each holding a whip and lashing out at him fiercely while shouting curses.
"Great Ancestor, spare me..."
The Third Uncle of the Zhang family didn't dare resist as these vengeful spirits whipped him. He knelt on the wooden boat, continuously kowtowing.
Even the Meng family patriarch took a step back, watching coldly. Among the blurred shadows, one of them, after lashing the Third Uncle of the Zhang family ten times, nodded towards the Meng family patriarch and spoke with a chilling tone, "Thank you, Meng family, for your assistance. My words carry enough weight."
The Meng family patriarch quickly returned the gesture, bowing to the blurred shadow and saying with a smile, "The Meng and Zhang families have always been friends, and we are working together. But with such a mandate, how dare we not follow?"
"..."
"..."
"So, this is what Dragon Well Senior was doing?"
At this moment, Hu Ma, standing before the spirit summoning platform, also had a sudden change in his heart.
He had thought that Dragon Well Senior's revenge was directed at a specific person or branch of the Zhang family, just to vent his anger. After all, he couldn't expect Dragon Well Senior to use the Nightmare Technique to kill tens of thousands of people like he did with the Du Clan royalty.
In this world, among the various Dharma Gates, aside from the New Year Guardian, most require preparation. But the Head Culprit Clan is not only about preparation; it also involves an indescribably vast calculation and deliberation.
He had been imprisoned for twenty years, and just as he escaped, it had not even been half a shichen when he became a cripple, only clinging to a wisp of the Purple Great Guardian.
How could anyone expect him to accomplish those tasks?
But after witnessing just these first two arrows, his thoughts underwent a complete transformation. He realized he had been terribly wrong. With just these two arrows, Long Jing Senior had already displayed an extraordinary aura, even causing anticipation to stir within him...
In the time it took to raise his hand, he had already subdued that monster. However, uncertain if it would affect Long Jing Master, he merely twisted its limbs and tossed it onto the "Prosperity" position, then picked up a stone and placed it on top of the monster.
Normally, this monster might not be restrained by a single stone, but when placed in the "Prosperity" position, its strength would gradually diminish, while the stone would grow heavier, completely suppressing it.
"Don't worry, that thing can no longer affect me."
Just as he was doing this, on the Spirit Summoning Platform, Long Jing Master was already preparing the third talisman arrow, and at the same time, he quietly reminded, "You should also prepare to leave."
Hu Ma was taken aback and said, "Senior, I still need to protect you!"
Upon hearing this, Long Jing Master heaved a soft sigh and said, "The Zhang Family isn't stupid. They should seek help from the Meng Family. With your current abilities, it's difficult to truly deal with the Meng Family, especially that Great Ancestor."
"But now that you're leaving, the Meng Family can't stop you either. Just head towards the bridge and leave this place. The Meng Family won't be able to stop you."
"..."
Hu Ma suddenly thought of something and said, "Senior, what about you?"
"Me?"
Long Jing Senior smiled and said, "I never intended to leave."
"Rest assured, this isn't death for me either. Death in this world is unpleasant. You don't close your eyes after death, which I dislike. So, I chose another quieter method."
"..."
Listening to his calm words, Hu Ma's heart trembled with unease. In fact, he had already realized this earlier.
Long Jing Senior was actually already dead...
Precisely because he was already dead, he could avoid the backlash of the vengeful bloodline. The current him was merely a vengeful ghost in the City of the Wrongly Dead, casting curses with a heart filled with resentment and hatred. However, he had originally not wanted to give up and wanted to take this wisp of his soul away.
In this world, there are countless Dharma Gates. By taking away his soul, there might still be other ways to think of, but he was already refusing himself.
He didn't plan to leave, and he could even see that his Life Spirit Temple was already showing signs of collapse, a complete collapse with a high probability of leaving behind not even a trace.
"I just want to shoot these seven arrows."
As Long Jing Master prepared, he smiled at Hu Ma and said, "Life or death, existence or non-existence, none of it is as important as shooting these seven arrows."
"This is probably also the reason why I'm inferior to Old Lord Meng and the others. I don't have any grand ambitions; I'm just a petty person. By the way, you can tell outsiders that only petty people can truly master the Nightmare Technique."
"So, I'll stay here and shoot these seven arrows, regardless of how many I can shoot..."
"..."
Hearing this, Hu Ma's heart stirred slightly, and he suddenly said, "If the Meng Family takes action, and their Great Ancestor comes after us, I might not be able to escape in the Netherworld."
"Hmm?"
Seeing that Hu Ma seemed a bit scared, Long Jing Senior smiled and said, "I'll be here to protect you."
"That Great Ancestor of the Meng Family is the most sinister and filthy being in this world. Without truly understanding the concept of 'returning home,' no one can match that monster. My Life Spirit Temple is already destroyed, and I can't hold on."
"However, that monster also has a weakness. No one can resist its gaze, but it can only look at one person at a time."
"It will undoubtedly look at me first, so this is your chance to leave."
"..."
"Senior..."
Hu Ma was well aware of the danger they faced, standing against the crazed Noble Zhang Family and the Meng Family, who had a connection with the Netherworld.
Especially since he had indeed caught a glimpse of the Great Ancestor of the Meng Family from afar.
But upon hearing Long Jing Senior's words, a crazy idea suddenly stirred within Hu Ma's heart. He whispered, "If the Great Ancestor of the Meng Family looks our way, how long can you hold on?"
"Oh?"
Long Jing Senior glanced at him and chuckled, "You reincarnated people of this generation are indeed cautious, but rest assured, I think I can manage."
"Just like the vengeful ghosts in the City of the Wrongly Dead who wail day and night, the most resilient thing in this world is the unyielding and unyielding spirit."
"As long as the resentment in my heart remains, and as long as this Spirit Summoning Platform isn't destroyed, the Great Ancestor of the Meng Family..."
"..."
It was hard to imagine that facing the Great Ancestor of the Meng Family, such a monster, Long Jing Master's eyes revealed a hint of disdain. However, due to his expression, Hu Ma suddenly made a decision.
He whispered, "Senior, I don't want to leave. I want to stay and watch you shoot all seven arrows!"
(End of Chapter)
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