Twilight Boundary-Chapter 397 - 393: Breaking the Dharma Form

Hu Ma wondered if the Monkey Wine could accurately catch the signal he released at this moment, but once Hu Ma took action, it indeed immediately relieved his predicament.

The three incarnations that were originally suppressed by the three non-human levels suddenly raised their heads simultaneously. They completely ignored the ghost fire paper money floating beside the Nine Heaven Lotus Holy Mother and disregarded the buzzing of the gu insects possessing the Wugong Clan Chief. Instead, they moved forward aggressively, arriving beside Wuya.

The three incarnations extended their arms, stripped of all flesh, to grab Wuya.

Gu insects crawled out from their bodies, seemingly ready to burrow into Wuya’s body.

This was already an indescribable danger, equivalent to exposing all the incarnations completely before the Nine Heaven Lotus Holy Mother and the Wugong Clan Chief. Any slight mistake could lead to their utter destruction by these two.

Yet, at the same time, the menacing qi that Hu Ma blew out from the black bone surged forward fiercely. The ghost fire paper money floating beside the Nine Heaven Lotus Holy Mother was instantly extinguished, piece by piece, turning into ash and dispersing, blinding who knows how many eyes.

Even the eerie yin qi of the entire valley, invoked by the Wugong Clan Chief’s insect buzz, was suddenly shattered at this moment.

The buzzing sound from the gu insects became hoarse, and the Meat Cutting Craftsmen around instantly felt a wave of relief as the pressure on them lightened. The pressure on the three incarnations also vanished at this moment.

The gu insects possessing the Wugong Clan Chief squeaked in distress, but they were rendered ineffective for a short time.

"WHOOSH..."

However, at this moment, the Magic King of the One Coin Sect, possessed by the Nine Heaven Lotus Holy Mother, finally turned to look at Hu Ma. A faint viciousness appeared in her hollow gaze.

With a pinch of her orchid-like fingers, the little ghosts she had forcefully summoned around her transformed into bursts of eerie yin wind, rushing towards the lantern behind Hu Ma.

Little Hongtang turned pale with fright as she watched the many little ghosts charging over. In a one-on-one fight, Little Hongtang wasn’t afraid of anyone, but with so many little ghosts rushing at her simultaneously, she felt she might be overwhelmed.

But at that moment, Hu Ma suddenly grasped the bone in his hand and rapidly chanted a spell. The menacing qi already pervading the valley suddenly swirled and gathered, producing a whirring sound, and in an instant, surged towards the Holy Mother.

Amid the chaotic sounds, the Magic King of the One Coin Sect, possessed by the Lotus Holy Mother, was blown back a step, her eyes blurred, while the little ghosts around her weren’t so lucky.

These methods of controlling little ghosts were precisely the specialty of the Guests. Folk rumors claimed that with the hell gates closed, the world was teeming with evil spirits, Wandering spirits, and little ghosts that they could forcibly summon.

Ordinary people, if bold enough, wouldn’t fear a single Wandering spirit; encountering someone like Second Master, however, could lead to... being dealt with.

However, facing two or three was a different matter.

Similarly, strong individuals might not fear a single breath of yin qi from a little ghost, but it’s a different matter if eight or ten little ghosts continuously blow yin qi in their faces.

And the Guests possessed this ability to forcibly gather spirits from all directions, immediately forming a "ghost nest" around themselves without needing other methods. When these little ghosts swarmed, it became a nightmare unimaginable for the living.

However, at this moment, the menacing qi Hu Ma blew was indiscriminate. Even before the Nine Heaven Lotus Holy Mother could react, she felt a chill run through her entire body. The little ghosts beside her were blown away one after another, their very shadows melting completely.

It was so oppressive, vicious, and terrifying that even she could hardly imagine it.

For a moment, the Magic King of the One Coin Sect—or rather, the Nine Heaven Lotus Holy Mother—retreated a few steps, her eyes wide with disbelief. Great terror was visible on her face as she looked over. But upon seeing the ore vein covered with red cloth, her resolve firmed once more.

She forcibly took another step forward, raising her orchid-like fingers with a furious expression and muttering a string of incomprehensible words.

As she spoke, the Magic King of the One Coin Sect suddenly seemed drained of blood and vitality. Her face turned sallow and shriveled, and her robes appeared to have grown a size larger, suddenly looking too big for her.

Hu Ma saw clearly that the Guest possessing the body had become angry and was forcibly lending the host more Mana. However, the Magic King’s own abilities were limited; unable to bear so much Mana, her own lifespan was rapidly being exhausted.

And as the incomprehensible words were chanted, a noticeable mist formed beside the Magic King, faintly accompanied by the sounds of ghostly wailing. The night seemed to dissolve layer by layer; the scene around her changed, and all other sights vanished.

All that remained was a lotus flower emitting bright light. Atop it sat a divine figure with an indistinct face, pointing gently forward. Instantly, a great surge of golden light pressed onward.

"Ah?"

Seeing this, even Old Master Sun, who had been looking for a chance to move forward, was startled. He quickly raised his sleeve to cover his eyes.

The Guest had forcibly manifested a Magic body, intending to use boundless Mana to dispel the menacing qi within the valley.

But was that really necessary?

The One Coin Sect worshipped one god and two saints, who could bring wealth, change fortune, and ward off weapons. These exalted Guests were deities worshipped by the people. To receive an edict from them was a great fortune, yet now, one had directly manifested a Magic body?

But while he covered his eyes, the surrounding Meat Cutting Craftsmen and others hiding in houses or various nooks and crannies could no longer hold on. Their eyes glazed over as they knelt and kowtowed.

Even Zhou Datong and his group only managed to remain upright for a moment before their senses also became dazed, and they too bowed toward the great golden light of the illusion.

Old Calculation was the first to kneel, even faster than the Meat Cutting Craftsmen.

"Do not kneel!"

Yet, at this moment, Hu Ma suddenly gritted his teeth and yelled loudly. This was his first time confronting a Guest; it was the perfect opportunity to learn and memorize their appearance.

While observing, he dared not slack. Facing the opponent who had manifested a Magic body and the bursting golden light, he too put on a fierce look, suddenly shouting, "What backwater evil spirit dares to act so wildly before my Red Lantern Lady?"

As he shouted, he had already drawn the saw-toothed knife. Its strange, jagged edge emitted a fierce aura from each notch.

At the same time, his other hand grasped the black bone tightly. Turning, he brought it to his mouth and blew forcefully once more. This breath was longer than the previous one, immediately unleashing an even more vigorous and ferocious menacing qi from the bone.

He employed the Entering the Mansion Shousui skill. This represented that his Seven Apertures were now formed, enabling him to bridge life and death and connect with yin and yang. Now, using this Yin Mouth Skill, it was like a natural spell, capable of expelling the menacing qi inherently contained within the bone.

Aided by this blast of menacing qi, the Red Lantern above Hu Ma’s head swayed as if empowered by Mana. He suddenly shouted loudly and took a step forward.

The saw-toothed knife in his hand, carrying the impressive power from his Entering the Mansion Shousui state and the surging menacing qi, chopped forward in a powerful slash.

"SSSSH!"

The surging menacing qi rushed forward with the slash, instantly dimming the golden light around the Magic body. Then, the slash solidly struck the lotus beneath the Magic body. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"BANG!"

The brightly glowing lotus suddenly shattered. The mysterious figure atop let out a shout as the golden light fractured.

Where was any lotus? Where was any mysterious figure? It was merely a few corncobs piled together, with a wrinkled old lady sitting atop them.

Her body was covered entirely in fuzzy hair, and her face looked more like a fox than a human.

Hu Ma, meanwhile, took the Red Lantern from Little Hongtang’s hand and strode boldly forward, his saw-toothed knife glittering coldly. "I thought it was something formidable," he sneered, "but it turns out to be just an old fox spirit from the mountains. And you dare to proclaim yourself a Guest?"

"WHOOSH!"

As the light from the Red Lantern in his hand drew nearer, the surrounding illusions vanished.

Throughout the entire valley, the kneeling Meat Cutting Craftsmen and others couldn’t discern what was happening. They only saw Hu Ma advancing boldly with the Red Lantern in one hand and his knife in the other. This sight scared the Magic King of the One Coin Sect so much that she stumbled backward in retreat, her face ashen.

After retreating a few steps, a shadow resembling an old lady suddenly rolled out from her body.

Filled with terror, the shadow, once expelled, didn’t pause for even a moment. It rolled away, transforming into a gust of yin wind and escaping, causing the paper money fluttering in the sky to drift lazily to the ground.

"Ah, this..."

Everyone who witnessed this scene, including Old Master Sun beside him, was stunned by the imposing sight. They were filled with reverence for the figure wielding the Red Lantern.

Hu Ma, on the other hand, contentedly grasped the black bone.

It was just like the green cloth left behind when the green-clothed Evil Ghost was slain; it had retained most of the Evil Ghost’s Mana, which was why the Mountain Lord had tied it to Little Hongtang’s arm.

Similarly, the black bone dropped after the Five Evil Gods were slain also harbored strong menacing qi.

Before Entering the Mansion, Hu Ma couldn’t force out the menacing qi in this bone. But now that he had entered, his Seven Apertures had all gained the instinct born from the process of life refining death. Along with the distinct transformation his Divine Soul had undergone, he could now trigger the menacing qi residing within the bone.

And what kind of existences were the Five Evil Gods? They were Guests, formerly Protector Gods of the Walking Ghost Path.

This Lotus Holy Mother, whom the One Coin Sect’s protector had invited to possess the host, although referred to as a Guest, was merely a case god. Her status was vastly inferior to that of the Five Evil Gods.

Therefore, even though it was just a bone left behind by the Five Evil Gods, when its menacing qi poured out, she was instantly outmatched and forced to flee in embarrassment.

Of course, outsiders couldn’t comprehend the intricacies of this. They only witnessed the overwhelming menacing qi and the strange Red Lantern swaying, assuming that the Red Lantern Lady had released a mere wisp of her aura to drive away the Lotus Holy Mother.

For a moment, they felt immense awe and reverence toward the Red Lantern. Shivers ran down their spines, their knees weakened, and they kowtowed once more.

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