Twilight's Threshold Chapter 705: Inviting Calamity, Delivering Disaster (Part One) - Novel Cool

Chapter 705: Inviting Calamity, Delivering Disaster (Part One)

Chapter 705: Inviting Calamity, Delivering Disaster (Part One)

The commotion caused by Meng Jia Dachao's terror attracted the attention of Little Hong Tang, who went over and kicked the jar a couple of times to no avail. At that moment, Hu Ma was inside the village, instructing Zhou Liang and Zhao Zhu on their training.

After experiencing battles and honing their skills over this period, their foundations had improved significantly. With their Yuan Yang bodies and the addition of battlefield Killing Aura, their talents in the Longevity Technique were already considered quite good.

Even the supplies of blood meat provided by the General Guardian of Supplies were not so abundant. It was only after the General's campaign to suppress bandits and restore order that he obtained two to three hundred catties, which he then distributed as rewards based on merit. Zhou Liang and Zhao Zhu finally earned their share, gradually completing their limb cultivation.

Since they had begun to grasp the essence of the five viscera, Hu Ma also taught them two new ultimate skills.

One was the Golden Toad Thunder Roar, and the other was the Nine Hell Ox Roar.

It had to be said that these two ultimate skills, which were still used by Master Ping, had been modified under their guidance, making them seem more refined.

The Golden Toad Thunder Roar, originally a skill that required the cultivation of the five viscera to learn, could now be practiced in advance, allowing them to simultaneously train the five viscera and master the ultimate skills without hindering each other.

Hu Ma taught this ultimate skill to the calm and steady Zhou Liang, and also informed him that he could discuss it with Bald Old Zhang later on. Since they were both under the command of the General Guardian of Supplies, there was no need to be stingy with this knowledge, and it could even foster good relations.

As for the Nine Hell Ox Roar, not only was it perfected, but it was also renamed as the Nine Nether Ox Roar.

Perhaps deep down, Hu Ma also felt that teaching them the skill of the two generals was a good idea, so he let them diligently practice it.

During this time, Second Master, who was busy overseeing the preparations for the mountain sacrifice, happened to pass by and listened in for a while, feeling very relieved.

However, he still couldn't understand it, so he sat for a while and then returned.

When Little Hong Tang's shout reached Hu Ma's ears, he hurried back to the house. Although the villagers couldn't hear the cries from inside the jar, they could see the black jar shaking uncontrollably, sensing the fear emanating from within.

"Stop shouting."

Hu Ma circled around, his curiosity piqued. "Is my sealing of this jar not tight enough? How do you know that the Hu Clan's disaster has arrived?"

"This isn't a matter of whether the sealing is tight or not."

Meng Jia Dachao's voice echoed from within the jar, filled with endless panic: "How could any of the Meng Clan's bloodline not sense it?"

"Don't delay, you Hu Clan brat. I'm not trying to scare you, but this time, this time, it's truly a disaster..."

"That rebel son, that rebel son has completely lost his mind..."

"It seems my wife's guess was correct. He really went to invite calamity, and not only that, but if he had only invited one, it would be fine. However, I clearly felt the weight of eleven disasters on my head..."

"You... You must release me now. Only then can I stop him. Otherwise, release my wife, and she might be able to restrain him. If you delay, and he sends the disaster to you, both our clans will face an overwhelming calamity!"

"..."

"Is it really that cruel?"

A faint smile played on Hu Ma's face, but Meng Jia Dachao couldn't see his expression and could only hear the surprise in his voice: "Hmph, I don't believe the Meng Clan has the courage to bring mutual destruction to the Hu Clan..."

"He has already invited disaster..."

Meng Jia Dachao's voice was filled with anxiety and fear: "Auspicious Disaster, related by bloodline. I, as a living ghost and the head of the Meng Clan, know this better than anyone..."

"That rebel son has used the Meng Clan's blood relatives as a lure to invite eleven disasters!"

"The Thirty-Six Ghost Caverns all have life-and-death boundaries. Once he truly sends the disaster beyond these boundaries, or even to the Hu Clan's territory, then all hope is lost..."

"..."

Hu Ma said, "Is that true? I don't believe it."

"After all, how could the Ten Surnames' descendants be so lacking in magnanimity?"

Meng Jia Dachao's voice was now filled with exhaustion: "I never liked that rebel son since he was young. He's too sentimental, always putting on an act of caring for his siblings. As soon as I turn my back, he makes his brothers and sisters kneel on the ground to serve as his stepping stones."

"Every time he sees me, he bows and scrapes, acting filial and respectful. But as soon as I leave, he can't even be bothered to offer a single stick of incense. He's the coldest person in the world, so what's so surprising about him doing such a crazy thing?"

"..."

"No, is this child really your biological son?"

Listening to this, even Hu Ma felt his eyes were opened: "How is this even harsher than when you were scolding me?"

Meng Jia Dachao was almost pleading: "If that brat really invites disaster, both our clans' foundations will be destroyed in an instant. Do you think your mother-in-law won't blame you?"

Hu Ma said, "She won't."

Meng Jia Dachao: "..."

Hu Ma slowly replied, "After all, it was your Meng Clan that made the first move against the Hu Clan."

"The Hu Clan's power has weakened, and you still yearn for immortality. We, on the other hand, struggle just to survive. You also said that although the Hu Clan is part of the Ten Surnames, they are heavy in fate but lack blessings. Everyone holds a handle that can bring the Hu Clan to its knees..."

"Haha, now the Meng Clan is trying to scare me. If I release you after being frightened, won't the other eight surnames also come and scare me?"

"..."

Meng Jia Dachao hurriedly said, "The others won't..."

"Shut up!"

Hu Ma's voice lowered, and he said slowly, "Life and death is life and death. The Hu Clan's foundation may not be as strong as the Meng Clan's, but we're not afraid to take that risk."

"My life is worth more than yours and the old lady's combined. Not to mention, I can also drag your Meng family down with you, sacrificing so many of your descendants. If I destroy the Hu family and take your Meng family down with them, I'd probably wake up laughing in my sleep."

"Moreover..."

He continued leisurely, "Without the Hu family, there would be no Evil Suppression Bureau. You can keep waiting for the Stone Pavilion ceremony, then!"

"You..."

Meng Jia Dachao was rendered speechless by his words.

Suddenly, he recalled the ruthlessness of the Hu clan. The Meng family had already caused alarm with their crazy son, and now this crazy son had unexpectedly encountered the ruthless Hu clan. Even a person like him felt utterly hopeless.

Seeing that the time was right, Hu Ma slowly said, "Moreover, even if I wanted to let bygones be bygones and let you go, the disaster has already been summoned. It must be sent back."

"This..."

Meng Jia Dachao was momentarily delighted when he heard Hu Ma's words, which seemed to show some flexibility. He hurriedly said, "No, no. As long as we return, we can suppress that rebel son. Using the Meng family's bloodline, we can lead the disaster back to the cavern."

Hu Ma was surprised, "Can it still be sent back?"

Meng Jia Dachao, fearing he didn't understand the severity of the situation, explained in detail, "This is related to the rules of summoning the disaster."

"Once the Ten Clans' direct lineage burns incense, the creatures in the Ghost Cavern will emerge. They use bloodline as debt, first seeking the disaster-summoner, then capturing those with shallow blessings. The further the disaster is sent, the greater the price the summoner pays."

"First, the disaster-summoner is harmed, then the bloodline relatives. Now that we send the disaster back, it will only harm the disaster-summoner's descendants and not the relatives."

"Alas, if we're talking about this, my Meng family is the most suitable for summoning disasters. That demon from the Sun family has been pestering us, but who would bother with such demons? The price of summoning a disaster is unimaginable..."

"But now, with these eleven disasters in the world, they haven't left the boundary yet. It's like an arrow on a bowstring. Once they leave the territory, not only the Meng family but even with the other families, they can't be retrieved..."

"..."

He revealed everything, from benefiting the Sun family to the Shadow Meng family and matters related to the Hu family. In the process, Hu Ma seemed to have some questions, especially about summoning disasters. He asked in detail about the process of summoning, sending, and retrieving disasters.

Perhaps the Hu family was considering how to respond.

However, Meng Jia Dachao didn't care about that. He only wanted to make the Hu clan youngster believe that this was indeed beyond their capabilities.

After listening carefully, Hu Ma slowly said, "In that case, it seems I really have to let you go."

Meng Jia Dachao was delighted, "Isn't that so?"

But Hu Ma suddenly laughed coldly, "But after I've captured you, if I let you go, won't all my efforts be in vain?"

"Meng Jia Dachao, you should follow the rules of the jianghu and offer something valuable in exchange."

"..."

"I..."

Meng Jia Dachao finally understood, and he was stunned for a moment. Trembling, he said, "I'm saving your life, saving the lives of the Hu clan. Now, you're turning the tables and blackmailing me?"

"You just want to preserve the Meng family's foundation."

Hu Ma snorted coldly, "This deal is that simple. I'll ask, and you tell me if you'll give it or not!"

Meng Jia Dachao was speechless with anger. Even under torture, he hadn't shown a hint of weakness, but now he felt like a defeated rooster, unable to endure the torment every minute and second. After much deliberation, he became utterly dejected.

After a long silence, he said in a low voice, "I can tell you, but will you let me go?"

"..."

"What are you thinking?"

Hu Ma spoke directly, "You're the Meng family patriarch, with vast supernatural powers and boundless magical power."

"If I let you go, will you return and kill me?"

"It's your family's mistress who has no abilities and doesn't count as one of us. Moreover, she's a woman, and it's not good to keep her here. There are too many bachelors around me, and I'm afraid something indecent might happen. It's better to send her back."

"This..."

Meng Jia Dachao hesitated slightly and sighed, "It's fine, it's fine. She hasn't enjoyed much happiness since marrying me. If you let her go, it's fine. Besides, she can control that rebel son..."

"But will you keep your word?"

"..."

Hu Ma said, "I swear on the reputation of the Evil Suppressing Hu clan. How's that?"

Hearing this, even Meng Jia Dachao fell silent, having to admit that the Hu clan's reputation was indeed better than the Meng family's. Just the name 'Evil Suppressing Hu clan' was enough to make him believe.

He sighed softly, "Then, then ask..."

A smile appeared on Hu Ma's face as he slowly said, "The first thing I want to ask is about your elder in the City of the Unrighteous Dead. His magical power is vast, and he commands countless ghosts. I was envious when I saw him."

"First, tell me how your Meng family cultivates and practices."

(End of Chapter)

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