Twilight Boundary

Chapter 332 - 330: Vision and Pattern (One More)

On the first day that the Five Evil Envoys entered Mingzhou, they selected a site for the altar, engaged in Biebao and Evil Creation with great success.

On the second day that the Five Evil Envoys entered Mingzhou, they sat and watched the rise of evil, clapped hands, and celebrated together.

On the night of the third day that the Five Evil Envoys entered Mingzhou, a passing walking ghost accidentally encountered the Life Evil Magic Altar. Using a hot oil pot to fry the ghost, the Life Evil Altar Envoy fried the evil seed. He searched for the walking ghost that night and subsequently disappeared without a trace, his fate unknown.

At noon on the fourth day that the Five Evil Envoys entered Mingzhou, the Longevity Evil Altar Envoy, in an attempt to seize the strange treasure called the Life Hooking Pot from Grass Heart Hall, fought against the Holy Hand Young Master of Grass Heart Hall and was killed. Grass Heart Hall was shaken and could not endure the insult, declaring they would go to the Reason Hall to get an explanation.

On the night of the fourth day that the Five Evil Envoys entered Mingzhou, the Wealth Evil Altar Envoy clashed with the Left Protector of the Red Lantern Society, summoned the Red Lantern Lady, and issued a Jianghu Order to capture the Biebao demon people.

On the night of the fifth day that the Five Evil Envoys entered Mingzhou, the Blessing Evil Altar Envoy used a blood sacrifice on the villagers of three villages, creating an Evil Land, causing a stir in Mingzhou. Countless martial artists organized spontaneously to capture this evildoer, yet the Blessing Evil Altar Envoy remained hidden, without a single hair found.

On the sixth day that the Five Evil Envoys entered Mingzhou, a secret message was delivered to Plum Blossom Lane. After a long silence, only an angry roar was heard: "What nonsense is this?"

When Old Mr. Mei received the messages sent from all sides, he was bewildered. "The Five Evil Altar Envoys, who had few competitors across the entire Mingzhou, are now either dead, missing, or being hunted down like a dog?"

"Really, are the martial artists of Mingzhou's jianghu so fierce? Why didn't I know this before?"

"..."

"The Five Evil Altar Envoys were too arrogant..."

Around him, Mage Yan, the third Disciple responsible for helping him gather information, also quickly chimed in, "I have indeed looked into the situation over at Grass Heart Hall."

"They originally went to collect medicinal ingredients, but unexpectedly encountered the Longevity Evil Envoy who was seizing longevity and creating evil. Grass Heart Hall did not dare provoke them and prepared to retreat, but the Longevity Evil Envoy had the idea to rob their treasure, which led to the conflict."

"Anyone with sharp eyes can see that Grass Heart Hall actually sensed the presence of the Longevity Evil Altar Envoy and was concerned about the area where they collected medicinal ingredients being destroyed. This made them specifically hurry over to take a look, and it turned out that very village was targeted by the subordinates of the Five Evil Gods."

"In consideration of the Five Evil Master's influence, Grass Heart Hall tolerated the loss of their medicinal ingredients. But the Longevity Evil Altar Envoy still wanted to seize their Life Hooking Pot. How could they endure that?"

"That group of doctors is adept at saving lives, but also skilled at wielding knives to slaughter people..."

"..."

He sighed as he spoke, "As for the Red Lantern Lady's Club, it is even more complicated. You can set up your altar, but you also robbed them of their Blood Food and charmed their Left Protector."

"The Red Lantern Lady went over, not only refusing to release the person but also saying she wanted the person to serve her in bed..."

"Even though she emerged from being a small evil spirit, this Red Lantern Lady has now built a temple. With such insult in front of so many people, how can there not be anger?"

"Of course, most importantly, it is the evil deed of the Five Evil Altar Envoys' blood sacrifice of three villages—a total of over three hundred lives—filling up a blood pond. How many years has it been since such an atrocity has occurred in the entire Mingzhou Prefecture?"

"After receiving the message from the Red Lantern Society, many martial artists in the jianghu of Mingzhou acted superficially compliant but secretly defiant."

"However, after the blood sacrifice incident, many could not sit still, and even our place felt the pressure, all questioning why we do not take action..."

"..."

"I underestimated the ferocity of the Five Evil Gods."

Even Old Mr. Mei sighed softly, continuing, "I thought when his subordinates arrived, they would only engage in Biebao and Evil Creation, harming only a few people, but they wouldn't be so bold and brash. Who could have imagined that his subordinates would go so mad?"

Mage Yan listened with worry, hurriedly saying, "So now..."

Old Mr. Mei sighed, a hint of cold laughter in his voice, "Heh heh, now it depends on what level that mysterious benefactor hiding in Mingzhou Prefecture is prepared to take this matter to!"

Mage Yan was taken aback. "That mysterious benefactor?"

Old Mr. Mei nodded calmly. "These matters seem coincidental, but they all have a cause and effect. Yet, I don't believe in such coincidences. Perhaps it's that mysterious benefactor secretly intervening. Someone at his level won't let you see any trace of his actions."

Mage Yan, listening, became increasingly moved, lowering his voice. "That mysterious benefactor hasn't even shown his face, and yet the Five Evil Altar Envoys have either died or fled, without a functioning altar or Magic. Regarding what was discussed before..."

"The situation has just reached a critical point." Old Mr. Mei's expression slightly darkened, and he spoke in a low voice, "The outcome depends on his skills."

"Hmm?" Hearing his master's odd tone, Mage Yan blinked in surprise. The benefactor decimated the power of the Five Evil Altar Envoys without even showing his face—wasn't that skill impressive enough?

"Heh heh..." But at this moment, Old Mr. Mei started to laugh coldly. "With that mysterious benefactor's status and his ability to kill the green-clothed evil ghost with just a word, taking down the Five Evil Altar Envoys should be simple! Regardless of how well it's done, there's no particular glory in it."

"But if he thinks that merely using the hands of these martial artists to eliminate the Five Evil Altar Envoys is the end, then he..." He paused slightly and coldly concluded, "At most, he only has the scope of the jianghu realm. As the great tide is about to rise, he might not be sufficient enough..."

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Indeed, with the help of the Reincarnators, things are much easier to handle... On the other side, after dealing with the Life Evil Altar Envoy, I was also paying attention to the good news coming from various places. Hearing about the miserable state of the Five Evil Altar Envoys, I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The formidable Five Great Incense Burners under the Five Evil Gods, each possessing a strange treasure for protection, had their prestige utterly shattered within a few short days by the people of Mingzhou Prefecture. It would be hard for anyone to believe. If it weren't for the methods of the Reincarnators, I, by myself, trying to block them one by one, wouldn't know when I could have resolved it. There was even a risk of failure, of suffering a major setback. But now, these Five Evil Altar Envoys came, setting up altars and engaging in Evil Creation, clearly intending it as a show of force and provocation. And now, before even seven days have passed, their altars are destroyed and they are dead. With things having reached this point, the matter I promised the mountain lord can be considered settled. The Five Evil Gods' plan to descend upon Mingzhou by borrowing the power of the Five Evil Altar has come to nothing.

And speaking of those who truly contributed in this matter, Miss White Wine is highly skilled and acted most efficiently. Brother Er Guotou is very shrewd, his slogans shaking the entire Mingzhou jianghu, yet the Wealth Evil Altar Envoy he's dealing with still hasn't been caught. Of course, the altar has been completely destroyed, so that task is considered accomplished; it's just that he hasn't personally taken the life of an Incense Burner under the Five Evil Gods.

But truly, the one who contributed most in this affair was Sweet Potato. That girl is truly... quite ruthless! Although, on the night she finished the job, she explained, "Those three villages were all bandit villages. The men there all had blood on their hands, and the women helped guard hostages, shared the Silver, and were even skilled at chopping up bones to feed the pigs. I spread the rumor, and they came. So I dealt with them to fill the blood pond—think of how many travelers' lives I saved!" Yet, even with such an explanation, the other three of us were left silent, momentarily at a loss for words. We vaguely thought that perhaps her leg should remain crippled... Of course, it must be acknowledged that if she hadn't orchestrated such a major event, the current pursuit of the Five Evil Altar Envoys by the martial artists of Mingzhou Prefecture wouldn't have reached this scale.

All things considered, the initial objective has been achieved. But why do I still feel uneasy, as if I've overlooked something?

After pondering quietly for a long time, Hu Ma called Little Hongtang, who was nearby, and asked in a low voice, "Little Hongtang, what did Seventh Aunt say?"

Little Hongtang, her cheeks puffed out with two Blood Food Pills, replied, "Seventh Aunt said that at Yellow Dog Village, banquet tables have been set up, and she's waiting there for the feast. But for some reason, even though the tables and chairs are all arranged, no food is being served..."

Setting up banquet tables, what are they planning? Hu Ma silently speculated. Taking out the Five Evil Altar Envoys and destroying the Five Evil Altar was only the first step. The main event still depends on the Five Evil Gods. But even the mountain lord can't quite figure out their true purpose, not even sure if it will still come after the Five Evil Altar is destroyed. But looking at it now, it seems the other party will still come. These Five Evil Altar Envoys had each thrown a different place into chaos, but the Green Stone Town area was the center of this Five Evil Altar setup, corresponding remotely to the five individual Evil Altars. It can also be confirmed that that is where the Five Evil Gods intend to descend. However, that place, unlike the other five where altars were set up for Evil Creation or where Spiritual Treasures existed, shows no such activity. The Wei Family there hasn't done anything strange either; they've just set up tables and chairs, sent out wedding invitations, and announced they'll be holding a wedding in seven days. What kind of damned wedding are they holding? During this time, Seventh Aunt has been keeping watch there. If there's any movement, she'll definitely be the first to know. But even now, with most of the Five Evil Altar Envoys dead, there's been no reaction from that place at all. They're proceeding as planned. What trick are they playing this time?

Something's not right... Still not right.

Hu Ma meticulously combed through the information he had gathered once more. Vaguely, he seemed to grasp something. He slowly turned to look at the meat-selling man—the captive Life Evil Altar Envoy—leaning against a nearby straw stack, a half-smile on his face. "So, your Old Master doesn't really care about the lives of you lot, does he?"

The captured Life Evil Altar Envoy was also an unruly fellow. Seeing Hu Ma's gaze, his face turned fierce, and he shouted, "Since I've been captured by you, kill me or torture me as you please!"

"I'm an Incense Burner for the Five Evil Master; do you think I'm afraid of death?"

"..."

"If your eyes weren't darting about and your voice didn't tremble slightly when you spoke, I might actually believe you're a man unafraid of death..." Hu Ma looked at him with a smile. "But I will kill you, eventually. Just not right now. I have some questions for you. If you answer them honestly, I'll give you a quick death. How does that deal sound?"

"What?" The man was dumbfounded. He'd been in the jianghu for a good while now; who negotiates like this?

Yet, before he could utter another word, Hu Ma continued, "Oh, and you probably don't know how I managed to bind you, do you? Otherwise, you wouldn't even be trying to struggle."

"It's no matter telling you. It's called the Chains Curse, from the Age Suppressing Book."