Twilight's Threshold Chapter 753: Taking the Initiative - Novel Cool

Chapter 753: Taking the Initiative

Chapter 753: Taking the Initiative

Charging into an army formation alone is a sure way to meet one's demise, and there's no exception to this rule.

There have been Mystic Artisans who enjoyed toying with military leaders, and those who succeeded in their antics became renowned across the land, revered as gods. However, most of them were merely seeking death, and their remains were left scattered.

Being able to display one's prowess in the midst of an army formation is an immense challenge.

The greater challenge lies in charging into the army formation alone, without any backup, and continuing to showcase one's abilities.

If one were to discuss this, Hu Ma had already surpassed these two challenges long ago. Whether it was the Evil Suppression Bureau or the Great Might Heavenly General Seal, they gave him the confidence to confront army formations.

Additionally, he possessed the General's Order, which could summon ten thousand Yin Soldiers. With this, he could exterminate ordinary grassroots warlords overnight. However, the Great Thunder General's Spell Form had been severely damaged, causing his divine soul to suffer a heavy blow.

Consequently, he was unable to utilize the Wordless Seal, the General's Order, or any of the other unique skills related to Grandmaster Dawaisheng, such as the Measuring Heaven Boots and the Broken Armor.

Since the Evil Suppression Bureau did not execute the living, he couldn't summon the Golden Warrior to charge into the formation and kill.

Although he could set up an altar and recite the Hu Family's Four Curses, which he had memorized, he couldn't do so in the midst of battle.

If he tried to set up an altar, it would be immediately dispersed.

Therefore, Hu Ma could only rely on his own abilities as he charged towards the Mountain Pan King's army.

With a knife in hand, he stepped on the ground, displaying his moves with each strike, pushing forward relentlessly.

He dodged various weapons, and those in iron armor with murderous auras were knocked off their horses. Blood splattered onto him, soaking his clothes, and even his footsteps left behind bloody imprints.

Amidst the raging storm of violence, even the disaster snake in his black bag at his waist stirred, sticking its head out, its tongue flicking in anticipation.

"Get back!"

Hu Ma sensed the snake's unusual movement but didn't want to be influenced by it. In an instant, he shouted and slapped the bag.

...It was also because he was so engrossed in the battle that he didn't show more courtesy to the snake.

The snake hissed and quickly retreated into the bag, its eyes filled with resentment.

"Good heavens, retreat quickly! Release the arrows!"

In this confrontation, the several leaders who led their troops were clearly startled by Hu Ma's ferocity.

Usually, a single charge was enough to defeat anyone on the battlefield.

Today, their three groups of soldiers had charged several times but still couldn't capture their opponent, and instead, they had lost several dozen men.

They couldn't afford to waste arrows, as they were essential supplies, and it was not the time to squander them on a single person.

However, they had no choice but to prioritize withdrawing their troops, and they shouted orders to stop the arrows. In an instant, the sound of bowstrings filled the air, and countless sharp arrows pierced the night sky, reaching them in a flash.

"Stop!"

Facing hundreds of arrows, Hu Ma's body was covered in cold sweat, and he planted the Punishment Official Saber into the ground.

Then, he took a step back, raised his hands, and bowed slightly.

Four Ghost Bow Gate!

A Yin Wind suddenly blew around him, causing the arrows flying directly at him to slow down and fall from the sky. It seemed as if Hu Ma's bow had made the heavens show him respect, preventing the arrows from approaching.

But the next moment, the sound of horse hooves could be heard on both sides of his body.

Riders were approaching, holding both ends of a chain covered in iron spikes—the Horse-entangling Rope.

Although it was usually used to entangle horses, at such high speeds, the chain came with great force, sweeping and breaking the dry grass on the ground, creating a mist-like effect.

Just as Hu Ma stood up and lowered his hands, the Horse-entangling Rope reached him. The force of its approach seemed as if it would tear his body in half.

Hu Ma took a step forward, as if stabilizing the world, and grabbed the chain with both hands.

With a gigantic force, the soldiers holding the chain were pulled off their horses and fell hard.

The next moment, Hu Ma grabbed the iron chain and swept it in all directions, waving it around.

Clang! Clang!

The surrounding air and the bustling sounds of battle were twisted and torn, and within several dozen zhang, people and horses were sent flying.

"What kind of monster is that?"

The commotion had already attracted the attention of countless people, including the Mountain Pan King, who rushed over upon hearing the news.

From a distance, he witnessed the chaotic scene, and after half a day, they still hadn't captured a single person. Instead, the opponent grew more courageous in battle, forcing their troops to retreat step by step. The Mountain Pan King was startled and sighed deeply, "There's such a fierce general in this world who can stand against ten thousand enemies?"

"If I could have him by my side, what worries would I have in this world?"

"Come, no arrows! Quickly capture him for me, bring me fresh meat, and pour me strong wine! I want to feast with this valiant warrior tonight!"

"..."

Upon hearing the order, two brave warriors stepped forward, one in black armor and the other in white. Each led a hundred elite cavalry, their horses galloping forward.

They were all skilled individuals, one from the Longevity Gate School, who had already entered the Mansion and now possessed the abilities of a gatekeeper. The other was a reincarnated mountain beast, equally endowed with immense strength.

From a distance, they brandished their weapons and attacked, each grabbing one end of the iron chain Hu Ma was wielding, then galloping forward while extending their arms from their horses. Together, they aimed to capture Hu Ma with their combined strength and bring him before the Mountain Pan King.

But at this moment, Hu Ma firmly planted his feet and unleashed a direct strike with both palms.

After receiving guidance and adjustments from Master Ping, his martial arts skills had reached the pinnacle. This 'Dual Dragon Surging' technique, when executed by any Longevity Guard, appeared flawless, even exuding a certain aesthetic appeal.

Whether it was speed, range of motion, or timing, everything was executed to perfection. As his palms struck, they landed precisely on the chests and abdomens of the two charging fine horses.

The force of the horses' charge failed to move him an inch, but the power of his palms penetrated their bodies, sending the two fierce generals atop them flying. The elite soldiers behind them were scattered in all directions, creating chaos.

Upon closer inspection, the onlookers realized that while these two individuals appeared normal from the outside, their bodies had already decayed.

"What?"

On a distant hillside, the Mountain Pan King suddenly jumped up, his eyes filled with terror. "Shoot! Shoot arrows! Kill this brute and avenge our two great generals..."

"Wuuuu..."

As the Mountain Pan King gave the order, the sound of horns reverberated from all directions. Countless iron hooves thundered forward, and from afar, a shower of arrows filled the sky like a galaxy of stars.

Amidst this onslaught, Hu Ma let out a cold laugh, drew out the Punishment Official Saber, and strode forward.

"Something's not right, his fighting style is off..."

As Hu Ma charged into battle, Thursday Miss Zhou, standing at the town entrance behind him, had already noticed something amiss.

Her face was taut with tension. "He shouldn't be charging into the battle formation like this!"

Old Abacus, beside her, had a bellyful of complaints. "He shouldn't be charging at all! Who in their right mind would provoke such a massive army?"

"Moreover, his divine soul was injured when those people tried to assassinate him the first time."

"Now, he can't even manifest the Longevity Guard's spell form. In terms of fighting skills, he's barely at the Ascending Step Realm!"

"What's he got to charge into battle with? His head?"

"..."

"No, it's not like that..."

As Old Abacus grumbled, Thursday Miss Zhou grew anxious. "Longevity Guards have charged into army formations before."

"With their skills and immunity to the enemy's blood pressure, they're naturally more valiant on the battlefield. But no one would use such a foolish tactic..."

"He could have used the Longevity Guard's agility to charge into the enemy formation, creating a distraction. He could have also utilized his speed to rush straight to the central camp, capturing the leader first, or even transformed into death, hiding among the corpses to seek opportunities in secrecy."

"But he didn't do any of that. Instead, he's charging head-on, challenging the entire Mountain Pan Army with just himself..."

"..."

"It... it doesn't make sense..."

Old Abacus had a broad knowledge, but he didn't understand the Longevity Guard as well as Thursday Miss Zhou.

Listening to her, he found her words reasonable. Upon closer inspection, he saw that Hu Ma, despite being just one person, was fighting with increasing ferocity, his body covered in blood and gore.

The seasoned soldiers and fierce generals on the battlefield, who had already rolled and dodged countless attacks, seemed to have their courage shattered by Hu Ma. Not only did they dare not approach him, but they also began to retreat under his relentless pressure.

Amidst this situation, an invisible aura seemed to suppress the entire battlefield, growing stronger by the moment.

Old Abacus could sense this aura but couldn't comprehend what it was.

He could only feel that the aura seemed to nourish Hu Ma's divine soul, making it increasingly robust and fierce.

"His spell form is sealed, so what's growing stronger?"

Old Abacus stared blankly for a long time, as if realizing something. His eyes widened in surprise. "He's aware of the impending trouble and the many formidable individuals watching him, yet he's still so stubborn. Could it be..."

"..."

"Can he still hold back and not take action?"

At this moment on the battlefield, Hu Ma, surrounded by enemies, unleashed his full power. The inner fire within him seemed to erupt, and his strength appeared boundless as he fought with all his might, his eyes turning red.

Concealing his ferocity, he glared into the depths of the surging army. "On one hand, they want to kill me, and on the other, they want to pull me in. They've made their intentions clear..."

"But you, sitting high above, have it too easy. It's time I set a trap and invite you in..."

"..."

"Are you coming or not?"

As his thoughts raced, he suddenly looked up. The sound of horns reverberated from all directions, shaking the earth and startling the ghosts and gods. Behind the endless waves of soldiers, a Kongming lantern slowly rose into the sky.

At that moment, Hu Ma burst into laughter. "As expected, you're not as clever as you think!"

(End of Chapter)

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