Twilight's Threshold Chapter 724: The Hu-Meng Family - Novel Cool

Chapter 724: The Hu-Meng Family

Chapter 724: The Hu-Meng Family

"Let's be off!"

Assured that the crucial matter was accomplished, Hu Ma finally felt relieved.

With his palm pressing on Cui Ma Gu's head, he gave a slight push, and in an instant, the shadow of the bridge behind Cui Ma Gu vanished.

Using the weight of fate, Hu Ma pinned her to the mortal realm. Simultaneously, the Dharmakayas crawling on his body, and those on Zhao San Yi and the others, quickly flew back to her body, overlapping and gradually returning to their original forms.

Then, Hu Ma extended his other hand behind Cui Ma Gu's head, twisted her neck with a firm grip, and broke it.

As she fell, he lightly patted his hand.

The action was swift and decisive, as simple as his mood at this moment.

The success of the Reincarnate in seizing the bridge also meant that they now had a certain degree of confidence, even when facing the Ten Surnames.

Of course, this was just the beginning; the troubles ahead were enormous. But that was no longer something he needed to worry about.

The Reincarnate had their own ways to deal with other troubles.

On the contrary, he needed them to share more news related to the bridge with him.

Looking back at Old Yin Mountain, the malevolent wind had ceased, and incense flames were everywhere. The mountain sacrifice, which had begun at dawn and continued until dusk, was now coming to an end. However, although the sacrifice was over, some changes had left permanent marks.

At this moment, Hu Ma felt an unprecedented sense of relief as he accomplished several goals.

But this scene caught the attention of Zhao San Yi and the others nearby.

They had been pinned down by Cui Ma Gu's Dharmakaya, their minds clouded, unable to discern reality from illusion. But when Cui Ma Gu's Dharmakaya was forced to return, they were freed from the intrusion. The first thing they saw after regaining their senses was Hu Ma twisting and breaking Cui Ma Gu's neck.

The curse they were about to shout out was swallowed back, and their faces looked as if they had seen a ghost:

"The Great Swordmaster of the Malevolent Spirit, she really..."

"..."

Amid their shock, Hu Ma suddenly turned and bowed deeply to them, sighing, "Thank you, my three friends, for your righteous assistance. Otherwise, I fear this life of mine would have ended here."

"Huh?"

His words left all three of them dumbfounded: "Us? What did we do?"

Hu Ma smiled, "If it weren't for you giving this Great Swordmaster of the Malevolent Spirit such immense pressure and drawing away her Dharmakaya, how could I possibly be her match?"

"But it's a good thing she divided her attention to deal with you, and for a moment, she didn't notice my move."

"..."

Everyone froze.

When they had intervened, they had only felt that the Great Swordmaster of the Malevolent Spirit was arrogant, and they wanted to speak up for fairness.

But now, it seemed like they had joined forces to eliminate Meng Family's Great Swordmaster.

"You're absolutely right, I witnessed it all."

As they were still bewildered, a voice from the side laughed, "Only pity the Meng Family's Great Swordmaster..."

"No matter how powerful, could she be a match for the combined might of the Zhao, Chen, and Zhou disciples?"

"..."

As he spoke, Hu Ma turned to look at him.

It was easy to deceive the others, but not the madman.

This madman had stayed out of the situation. Cui Ma Gu, to prevent any mishaps and not wanting others to witness the Malevolent Spirits bowing to Hu Family's only son, had cast a spell to block their vision.

In theory, no one else knew what had happened, but they all felt that the madman's behavior had become less erratic, and his gaze seemed to see through everything.

Although killing someone from the Robber Calamity Sect might bring trouble, for safety's sake...

"Brother, I like you too!"

Facing Hu Ma, the madman from the Robber Calamity Sect approached with a smile, bowing deeply, "If you ever get the chance, come and stay at the Sun Family. We always welcome guests, but I think you'll be an exception..."

As he spoke, he lowered his voice, "After all, I've never seen anyone with three lives like you."

"Hmm?"

His sudden words caught Hu Ma off guard.

Three lives? What did he mean?

But the madman clearly wasn't going to explain. He slightly raised his head, looking at Old Yin Mountain, now shrouded in incense flames, carrying an air of mystery and solemnity. His face seemed to flicker with a hint of fear as he shook his head, saying,

"They're here, they're here, the real trouble has arrived..."

"With their arrival, I must take my leave..."

"..."

Speaking, he suddenly grabbed Hu Ma's hand, slipped something into it, and whispered, "You captured me earlier, and according to the rules of the martial world, I owe you my life. Here, take this!"

He took a few steps back, laughed loudly, and suddenly leaped onto the cliff.

Near the eagle's nest, two eagles were battling a group of pythons, and they had already won. Some pythons were dead, others injured, and two were still breathing. He pulled out a black cloth bag from his sleeve and collected the pythons, then jumped over the cliff, disappearing into the distance.

Hu Ma looked at the object in his hand and saw that it was also a black bag, exquisitely sewn, identical to the one the man had used to collect the pythons on the cliff. What was this for?

Looking up, the entire forest now seemed serene and mysterious. In the hazy mist, no one knew what was hidden within.

With a light sigh, he no longer cared. Returning to the people, he seized the Meng Family's bridge. This time, gritting his teeth, he had done several significant things. With such actions, many unexpected changes and variables would inevitably occur.

The bigger the matter, the less possible it was to control all the changes and surprises. However, the advantage was that from this moment on, no matter what he encountered, he would have the confidence to handle these matters.

"It's a relief. There's no need to go back and witness the heartbreaking scene in that house."

Amid the crowd's silence, someone suddenly sighed softly. It was the Meng Family Matriarch. She was an ordinary person who had kept a safe distance during the recent battle.

Undoubtedly, as the Meng Family's matriarch, she understood what had happened. At this moment, her face turned pale, and amidst her dispirited and disheveled state, she bitterly laughed, turning back towards the wooden house where she had just been imprisoned.

Zhao San Yi felt conflicted and stepped forward, saying, "Meng Family Aunt, you..."

"Good child, don't say more."

The Meng Family Matriarch didn't turn around, only sighing softly, "If you still want to call me Aunt, then don't come and see me in this pitiful state, rolling on the ground!"

"Just wait until I die, and then collect my body."

"..."

Everyone listened in silence.

She was the mother of Meng Siliang, the Meng Family's young master, and the Meng Family's matriarch. Although she didn't bear the Meng surname, the Twelve Tribes of Disaster wouldn't spare her. Now, all she could do was return and wait for death.

"Since you're here and have helped me, why not come to the stockade for a visit?"

Hu Ma coldly watched the Meng Family Matriarch return to the wooden house and close the door. Without saying a word, he turned to Zhao San Yi and the others, saying indifferently, "After the mountain sacrifice, there will be a feast in the stockade."

"Of course, it's just some mountain food and bitter homemade wine, but it's a sincere gesture."

"..."

Zhao San Yi, Chen A Bao, and Zhou Si all had mixed feelings. After a long time, they nodded. But before leaving, they turned towards the small courtyard where the Meng Family Matriarch had returned and deeply bowed in farewell.

They didn't have a deep relationship with the Meng Family, and in this matter, they leaned towards Hu Ma. However, as members of the Ten Surnames, they couldn't help but feel a sense of sympathy.

Hu Ma packed up the altar items and prepared to leave. But then he noticed the sealed jar containing the Meng Family Patriarch. This jar could be left here to wither and die, or it could be taken back. Alternatively, it could be given to the Meng Family Matriarch, allowing them to stay together.

But just as his heart slightly condensed, he suddenly heard a deep and mournful voice from the jar: "Hu Family boy, I... I have something to say!"

Hu Ma had sealed this jar, and only he could hear the voice from within. So, he reached out and held the jar, listening to the Meng Family Patriarch's voice, which sounded as if he were mourning a death: "The Meng Family... My Meng Family... is it already destroyed?"

Hu Ma, using the skill of Ghost Whispering, replied indifferently, "Of course, if they couldn't find what they wanted in the cave, they would come to the Meng Family to collect their debt. There are Twelve Tribes of Disaster, and you know better than I do what they will do."

"Miscalculated, miscalculated, a century of hard work, all gone in a day..."

The Meng Family Patriarch's voice was filled with indescribable despair, and amidst this despair, there was a faint sound of laughter, a self-mocking bitter laugh.

"But they won't let you off. By doing this, not only have you destroyed my Meng Family, but more importantly, you've ruined their plans for immortality..."

"What Ten Surnames, what noble person, they're just a bunch of people obsessed with becoming immortals..."

"They will come after you..."

"..."

Hu Ma held the jar and slowly said, "Let them come if they want. Ever since I left the forest, I've never encountered a problem I couldn't handle. I'll deal with whatever trouble comes my way."

"No..."

Hearing Hu Ma's indifferent words, the Meng Family Patriarch suddenly said, "I'm not trying to scare you, nor am I threatening you... Things have come to this point, what's the use of threatening you?"

"I... I want to ask you to avenge my Meng Family!"

"..."

Hu Ma was suddenly taken aback by these words: "Hmm?"

"It's all the National Preceptor's scheme!"

The Meng Family Patriarch's voice was filled with regret. He shouted bitterly, with a clenched teeth determination: "I should've realized it earlier, from the moment he suggested the Ten Surnames use the Ancestral Temple to replace the Twelve Ghost Shrines, he was deceiving us!"

"Whether it's the Meng Family or the Hu Family, we're just stepping stones for his ascension. You will avenge the Meng Family!"

"Today's situation in the Meng Family is not your doing. It's because he used us up and then discarded us. Your Hu Family will face the same fate..."

"So, I want you to remember my words. No matter how much you hate my Meng Family now, sooner or later, you will understand. At that time, I want you to avenge my Meng Family!"

"..."

Listening to the voice from the jar, Hu Ma was momentarily stunned, and his expression gradually became more and more depressed.

(End of Chapter)

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