Twilight Boundary-Chapter 753 - 744 Initiating the Scheme

One man charged into the army formation, spreading death across the field.

Charging into a military formation was the quickest way to court death, without a doubt.

There had been Qi Men Magicians in the past who amused themselves by teasing military leaders, dancing effortlessly among a million soldiers. Those who succeeded instantly gained worldwide fame and were revered as gods. But most simply courted death for no reason, leaving not even bones behind.

Whether one could display Divine Skills within an army formation was a significant threshold.

And whether one could charge in alone, with no support, and continue to wield those skills was an even greater one.

Truth be told, Hu Ma had long since surpassed these two thresholds. Both the Zhensui Mansion and the Great Mighty Sky General Seal gave him the confidence to confront military formations.

In addition, there was the General Order, which could summon one hundred thousand ghost soldiers. With such a charge, even an ordinary grasshead king could be annihilated overnight. But now, the Great Mighty Sky General Dharma Form had been desecrated with nails, and his Divine Soul severely injured.

As a result, he could not use the wordless treasure seal, the General Order, the Heaven Measuring Boots, the Ragged Armor, or other trump cards related to the Great Mighty Master.

And the Zhensui Mansion did not slay the living, so he could not summon the golden warriors to charge and kill.

Using the Walking Ghost Path, he could set up an altar, and the Four Great Curses of the Hu Family were familiar to him, but an altar could not be set up on a battlefield.

Once an altar was set up, it would be instantly dispersed by the chaos of battle.

So now, Hu Ma was relying solely on his own abilities as he slaughtered his way towards the Pan Mountain King's army.

With a saber in hand, feet planted firmly on the ground, and martial prowess flowing through him, each move carved a path straight ahead.

He dodged one weapon after another. Men clad in iron armor, reeking of murderous aura, were cut down from their horses. Blood sprayed onto him, soaking his clothes. Even the ground beneath his feet was stained with the bloody footprints he left behind.

Amidst this ferocious onslaught, even the Disaster Snake in the black bag at his waist awakened. It poked its head out, flicking its tongue, saliva dripping with hunger.

"Go back!"

Hu Ma noticed the Disaster Snake stirring but did not want to be affected by it. Suddenly, he let out a sharp yell and slapped the bag hard.

He was so consumed by the bloodlust of battle; otherwise, he might have shown the Disaster Snake a little more courtesy.

SWOOSH! The Disaster Snake shrank back into the bag, its eyes filled with utter dejection.

"Good heavens! Retreat, retreat! Fire arrows! Fire arrows!"

In this clash, the commanders leading the soldiers were clearly startled by Hu Ma's ferocious bravery.

Usually, on the battlefield, no matter whom they encountered, a single charge would be enough to take them down.

But now, their soldiers had charged from three directions multiple times and still could not subdue their opponent, instead losing dozens of men?

They could not afford to hold back any longer. Arrows were part of their military supplies, and each use depleted their stock. During a siege, they would not normally waste them on capturing a single individual.

Yet now, they cast such concerns aside. Hurriedly pulling back their troops while urgently shouting commands, the twang of bowstrings suddenly filled the air. Countless arrows whistled through the night sky, reaching him in an instant.

"Stop!"

Facing the hundreds of whistling arrows, the hairs on Hu Ma's body stood on end. His mind tensed slightly as he thrust the Punishment Officer's Great Saber into the ground.

Then, he stepped back, clasped his hands, and bowed lightly.

Four Ghosts Salute!

An eerie wind instantly arose around him. The rain of arrows shooting straight at him was met by this spectral gust, their momentum slowing as they tumbled from the air. It was as if, with Hu Ma's bow, even Heaven itself showed him deference, preventing the arrows from approaching.

But the next moment, the urgent sound of hooves thundered from both his sides.

Riders on horseback, tightly gripping both ends of an iron-spiked chain—a horse tripping rope—were rapidly closing in to ensnare him.

Though typically used to trip horses, at such speed, it approached with alarming momentum, sweeping aside the withered grass on the ground, which swirled and scattered like a rising mist.

Just as Hu Ma straightened up and lowered his hands, the horse tripping rope was upon him. Its terrifying momentum made it seem as if it would slice his body in two.

Yet Hu Ma stepped forward, his stance as firm as if stabilizing heaven and earth. He reached out and snatched both ends of the chain.

As tremendous forces clashed, the soldiers on either side holding the chain were violently pulled from their horses, crashing heavily to the ground.

The next moment, Hu Ma had seized the iron chain, sweeping it in all directions as he began to swing it.

CRACKLE!

The surrounding air and the cacophony of battle seemed to be shredded. Within a radius of dozens of yards, men and horses were sent flying, thrown into disarray by the iron chain.

"What kind of monster is that?"

The commotion here had already alarmed countless people; even the Pan Mountain King himself came upon hearing the news.

From a distance, he watched his troops in chaos, unable to subdue one man after so much time. On the contrary, the opponent fought with increasing ferocity, forcing his soldiers into retreat. His heart was profoundly shocked, and he sighed deeply. Is there truly such a fierce general in this world, capable of opposing ten thousand enemies?

If I could have him by my side, why would I need to worry about not pacifying the realm?

"Men! No more arrows! Capture him quickly! Bring fresh meat and pour strong wine! I wish to hold a night banquet for this warrior!"

Those around him heeded the order. Two brave warriors immediately emerged, one donned in black armor, the other in white. Each led one hundred elite cavalry, their warhorses galloping forth.

Both were skilled individuals. One was from the Shousui Sect and had already advanced within, possessing the abilities of a Mansion Gate master. The other was a reincarnated Mountain Spirit, equally formidable and mighty.

The two were still some distance away when they began brandishing their weapons. They attacked in concert, each ensnaring one end of Hu Ma's swinging iron chain. Then, urging their horses into a charge, they stretched out their arms, intending to capture Hu Ma together and present him before Panwang Mountain.

But at that very moment, Hu Ma also steadied his stance and thrust out both palms.

After Master Ping's guidance and adjustments, his martial skills had long been honed to perfection. This "Twin Dragons Emerging from the Sea" technique was executed so flawlessly that no Shousui man could spot a defect; it even possessed a certain brutal elegance.

Whether it was speed, the range of motion, or timing, all were executed with extreme precision. His palms struck out, accurately hitting the chests and abdomens of the two tall steeds charging headlong towards him.

The force of the galloping horses could not move his feet an inch. Instead, the power of his palms penetrated the horses, blasting the two Fierce Generals riding them into the air. This sent the elite soldiers they led scattering in chaos.

Upon closer inspection by others, the two generals bore no evident external injuries, but their insides were completely mangled.

"What?!"

Far off on the hillside, the Pan Mountain King leaped to his feet, his eyes wide with terror. "Quickly, fire arrows! Fire arrows! Kill this fiend! Avenge my two great generals!"

WOOO! WOOO!

As the Pan Mountain King ordered, the sound of Cow Horn Horns blared from all directions. Iron hooves thundered forth, and from afar, arrows rained down like a storm, intermingled with flaming arrows. They descended like a sky full of countless stars, blanketing the area.

Facing this overwhelming onslaught, Hu Ma let out a cold laugh. He pulled the Punishment Officer's Great Saber from the ground and strode forward, stepping boldly into the charge.

No, his method is wrong...

As Hu Ma charged into the battle formation, back at the entrance to the town, Fourth Miss Zhou had already noticed the problem.

Her expression was tense. "He shouldn't be attacking the battle formation like this!"

Old Calculation, beside her, had been bursting to speak. "He shouldn't be attacking the battle formation at all! Who would be mad enough to provoke such a massive army?"

"Moreover, his Divine Soul was injured when those people first came to assassinate him."

"At this point, he can't even manifest a Shousui man's Dharma Form! In terms of actual combat abilities, he's only at the Ascending Realm!"

"What's he going to use to charge into such an army? His head?"

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

Listening to Old Calculation's complaints, Fourth Miss Zhou was merely anxious. "Shousui men have charged into military formations before."

"With their abilities, they aren't suppressed by the enemy's blood aura; they are inherently more courageous on the battlefield. But... but no one would use such a foolish method!"

"He could easily use a Shousui man's movement technique to rush into the enemy formation, throwing them into disarray. He could use his speed to strike directly at the central camp—to catch bandits, first catch the kingpin. He could even feign death, hide among the corpses, and secretly look for an opportunity."

"But he didn't. He's actually making a frontal assault, challenging the entire Pan Mountain Army all by himself..."

"It... it makes no sense..."

Old Calculation knew many miscellaneous things, but he was not as familiar with the ways of Shousui as Fourth Miss Zhou. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Listening to her words, he, too, found them reasonable. Looking closely, he saw Hu Ma charging forward boldly. Though clearly just one man, he had already slaughtered his way into a bloody frenzy, growing ever more ferocious.

Those hardened soldiers, veterans of countless battles who had conquered cities and devoured their enemies, seemed utterly terrified by him alone. Not only did they not dare to swarm him, but they even began to be pushed back, retreating slightly.

In this situation, it was as if some invisible aura was suppressing the entire battlefield, and it was growing stronger.

Old Calculation could feel the existence of that aura, but he could not comprehend what it was.

He could only sense that this aura seemed to be nourishing Hu Ma's Divine Soul, causing it to grow stronger and more ferocious.

His Dharma Form has already been sealed, so what is this that's growing stronger?

Old Calculation stared blankly for a very long time. It was as if he had realized something, his eyes showing a hint of shock. He knows there will be significant trouble later, and so many powerful people are watching him, yet he remains this stubborn. Could it be...

Can he still bear it and not make his move?

Meanwhile, on the battlefield, Hu Ma, surrounded by enemies, fought with abandon. The nameless fire in his heart seemed to erupt, an endless, inexhaustible strength surging through him. He fought until his eyes turned red from the killing frenzy.

With concealed ferocity, he gazed into the depths of the surging enemy ranks. They want to kill me on one hand, and recruit me on the other. They've calculated everything so clearly...

But for you all, sitting so high and mighty, it's too convenient. It's about time I set up a game of my own and invited you to join...

Still not coming?

Amidst his turbulent thoughts, he suddenly raised his head. The blare of Cow Horn Horns erupted all around, shaking the earth and startling even ghostly gods. And from behind the endlessly swarming soldiers, a Kongming Lantern slowly began to rise.

At that moment, a cold sneer touched his lips. Indeed, none of you are all that clever after all!