Twilight's Threshold Chapter 690: Ten Surnames' Ascension to Immortality (Part Two) - Novel Cool

Chapter 690: Ten Surnames' Ascension to Immortality (Part Two)

Chapter 690: Ten Surnames' Ascension to Immortality (Part Two)

"My lord, the sky has collapsed..."

Compared to the shock and astonishment of the Meng family patriarch, the Meng family's head matron was even more startled at the sight of the patriarch, and her soul seemed to have flown away.

With a loud wail, she began to wail and cry, "I don't know where these demons came from, one after another, emerging from underground, senselessly making trouble for our Meng family..."

"Our people are dying in droves, we dare not leave our doors, the Golden Bodies in the Spirit Hall have been destroyed one by one, and those blood granaries are all targeted by demons. Our clan's disciples are also facing one problem after another, even I..."

"I... I was also captured by demons who broke into our mansion!"

"..."

The words she spoke were not only heard by the Meng family patriarch for the first time, but even Hu Ma learned many new things at this moment. It seemed that Miss Red Wine was right when she said that the Reincarnator had exerted great effort in dealing with the Meng family.

The Meng family was large and powerful, but this also meant their foundation was scattered, just as the Reincarnator intended. Once they took action, they would employ countless methods...

"The ancestral hall was burned, the warlords we raised were beheaded, and our family is in disarray..."

The Meng family matron cried, "Now, now even you have been captured?"

The Meng family, deeply rooted in the spirit world, had a solid foundation in both the underworld and the mortal realm, supporting each other. If one side was in trouble, the other could withstand the pressure.

But now, upon seeing the patriarch and the matron, they were completely dumbfounded.

Their mutual fear was indescribable. When they looked at Hu Ma, the patriarch's eyes even carried a look of terror, as if he was gazing at a malevolent spirit.

Initially, his capture could be attributed to a twist of fate, and he was prepared to sacrifice his life, knowing that the Meng family's foundation remained. But now, seeing the matron bound, his heart was filled with boundless terror...

Could it be that in a short time, the Meng family would collapse, which was why his wife was captured? It was hard to imagine that if the Meng family didn't fall, who else would have the power to dare to break into the Meng family's residence and capture the head matron.

"Hehe..."

Seeing the two of them crying and hugging each other, their eyes filled with fear as they looked at him, Hu Ma let out a light laugh and said indifferently, "The Hu family lives alone in the mountains, uninvolved in worldly affairs for twenty years. Among so many kin and friends, only the Meng family still remembers us from time to time."

"I am grateful, so I specially invited Auntie over to meet with Elder Uncle Meng. I didn't expect it would cause so much trouble."

"Then let's talk things over, and I can send Auntie back earlier."

"..."

"Talk?"

The Meng family patriarch, at this moment, finally showed a different expression as he looked at Hu Ma. Amidst his astonishment, there seemed to be a hint of fear. In the eerie breeze, he trembled, "What else is there to talk about?"

"You, do you really think I don't understand the Evil Suppression Bureau? Whether it's relying on your Hu family's abilities or the bureau's methods, you could never have accomplished these things. I can only say that you... have broken the rules!"

"You, you are the descendant of the renowned Hu Zhenchong of the Evil Suppression Bureau, yet you associate so closely with those immortal-stealing malevolent spirits?"

"..."

"Hehe..."

Hu Ma listened carefully to every word of the Meng family patriarch, but his face only showed a cold smile. "The Meng family is pressing too hard. The Hu family doesn't want to be completely annihilated, so we must have some means."

"But whether they are malevolent spirits or not, Elder Uncle should speak carefully."

"The Evil Suppression Bureau guards the boundary between the spirit and mortal realms, suppressing all demonic spirits. How could they instead collude with them?"

"..."

As the Meng family patriarch listened, his facial expression seemed to be a mix of crying and laughing, "Indeed, indeed, no one would believe it if they heard it."

Hu Ma smiled faintly and said, "If it were an ordinary time, I wouldn't mind learning more from Elder Uncle Meng and listening to his teachings. But now is not the time."

"I invited Auntie over for a reunion, fulfilling my duty as a friend. Elder Uncle Meng should also show some sincerity and tell me about the past, especially..."

"Why does your Meng family dare to harm our Hu family regarding the matter of ascending to immortality?"

"..."

"What?"

The stern question shook the heavens and the earth, and upon hearing this, the Meng family patriarch was clearly bewildered.

Not only was he bewildered, but Hu Ma also didn't understand.

Regarding the grudge between the Hu and Meng families, Hu Ma only knew that it was an irreconcilable feud. Too many from the Hu family had died at the hands of the Meng family, and this deep-rooted hatred must be avenged. If given the chance, the Meng family would surely not let him off.

But as for how the two families became enemies and the root of their conflict, Hu Ma was completely unaware. However, although he didn't know, he couldn't directly ask or let others discover his true identity.

At this moment, he would first put on a big hat and seize the initiative by asking questions to see what he would say.

Indeed, as Hu Ma sternly questioned, the Meng family patriarch became perplexed, "Your words are unreasonable..."

"Even now, the Ten Surnames are waiting for the Stone Pavilion Alliance, sealing the cycle of rebirth, slaying man-demons, sacrificing the Three Corpses, demolishing the Bridge of Life, and destroying the Gate of Ghosts... Each family has made preparations, but only your Hu family has been dragging its feet and not taking action. In the end, you blame the Meng family?"

"..."

Hu Ma's heart stirred, remembering it firmly, and his gaze became even colder. He sternly said, "At this point, you still dare to speak nonsense?"

"The Hu Family has paid such a price, all for the sake of ascending to immortality, yet we are burdened by your Meng Family."

"Do you really think I would spare you out of sentiment and not scatter your soul? Do you think I would allow your aunt to be married off to another?"

"..."

"You young one, speak carefully!"

The Meng Family Patriarch also became furious. Within the netherworld soul, an aura of authority seemed to emanate from him as he shouted, "How could you, a mere ten surnames, understand the gravity of ascending to immortality?"

"My Meng Family has been the driving force behind this matter. Twenty years ago, we proposed using the Twelve Ghost Altars for ascension. If not for your Hu Family's interference, our Ancestor would have long since understood the path to immortality and would not be hanging by a thread now..."

"If we're talking about ascending to immortality, it's true that Zhenchong Hu is the farthest from the path to immortality. But this is a consequence of your Hu Family's own doing. The ten surnames are already being generous by allowing you to join, yet you dare say it's our Meng Family holding you back..."

"My Meng Family's Ancestor is only a half-immortal, and it's because of your Hu Family's burden!"

"..."

"The Twelve Ghost Altars? Heh..."

Hu Ma immediately continued, his voice cold, "That was a trap set by the National Teacher. Do you think I wouldn't know?"

"Weren't those malevolent spirits also dealt with by your Meng Family?"

"..."

"The National Teacher... did he deceive the Hu Family too?"

The Meng Family Patriarch's confusion deepened. "Weren't those malevolent spirits sealed into the Twelve Ghost Altars by the Hu Family and the National Teacher working together? And afterward, your Hu Family paid such a heavy price, which prompted the National Teacher to intervene and plead, and the ten surnames were willing to give you some time..."

As he spoke, it was clear he had reached the crux of the matter, and Hu Ma's heart skipped a beat, not willing to let a single word go unheard.

But at that moment, the Meng Family Matriarch, standing beside him, spoke softly, "My lord, please stop..."

"This child is deceiving you."

"..."

"Hmm?"

The Meng Family Patriarch's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately focused his gaze on Hu Ma, his face turning angry.

The Meng Family Matriarch sighed, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. It was evident that she had endured much suffering during this period, and surprisingly, she seemed to lack any spiritual cultivation. Yet, even in such dire circumstances, she still carried herself with a hint of elegance.

Her gentle gaze fell upon Hu Ma's face, and she spoke softly, "Young Master Hu, you are clever and possess the ferocity of the Hu Family."

"But in truth, you know nothing about the past, right?"

"..."

"It depends on the matter."

Hu Ma smiled faintly and said, "When Meng Si Gongfu came over, he caused me no small amount of trouble..."

"What?"

The Meng Family Patriarch's expression changed abruptly, even showing a hint of fear, "You... you already knew about Old Four's matter?"

Hu Ma remained silent, his gaze cold as he looked at them.

"Our Meng Family also had no choice."

The Meng Family Matriarch sighed softly, her voice gentle as she spoke in a low tone, "If we're talking about it, our Hu and Meng Families are natural allies, different from others. Walking the Ghost Passage and bearing spirits, it's not easy to explain the dual nature of this path."

"In the past, for the sake of the Evil Suppression Bureau, our two families broke faces, digging deep to uncover each other's roots, all just to compete over who would take that first step. But we never anticipated that by tripping each other up, neither of us could take that step..."

"..."

Hu Ma stared coldly at her, seeing that this woman was not to be underestimated. He replied coldly, "After all, it was your Meng Family who made the first move, causing trouble for everyone, wasn't it?"

"Yes..."

The Meng Family Matriarch sighed softly and said, "It was my Meng Family who underestimated the people of the Hu Family."

"It's also because our Ancestor's ascension to immortality was only halfway, trapped in misery day and night, forcing us to take action against the Hu Family. There was a time when we truly believed we could control your Hu Family, but we never expected you to be so capable..."

"Your ability to bind me and the Patriarch is impressive, but..."

At this point, her tone suddenly changed, carrying a hint of helplessness, "But you've made a mistake."

"You bound the two of us and thought the Meng Family was powerless, while the Hu Family gained an advantage?"

"..."

Her voice carried an endless sigh as she spoke, "Whether it's me or the Patriarch, as long as one of us was in the Meng Family, this matter wouldn't have gotten out of hand. There's still room for discussion."

"But with both of us in your grasp, the Meng Family's affairs will now fall into the hands of that calculating child."

"He's my child, and I know him. He... he's a madman!"

"Previously, it was only because of me and the Patriarch holding him back that he didn't do anything outrageous. But now, without us, who can predict what this madman will do?"

"..."

Listening to this, Hu Ma's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he wasn't in a hurry to respond.

The Meng Family Patriarch, standing beside him, had also understood and sighed, "That's true."

"Child, do you know that our Meng Family has indeed done many things over the past twenty years, but why have we always left room for your Hu Family?"

"That's because, even with deep grudges between the Hu and Meng Families, we don't want others to gain an advantage. When we take action, there's always a degree of restraint."

"But now, with you as the head of the Hu Family and the Meng Family in the hands of that rebellious son, the two of you have both made ruthless moves. I'm afraid the Hu and Meng Families have both reached a catastrophic point..."

(End of Chapter)

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