Summoning various Ghost Kings right in front of the Impermanence Li Family is practically stomping their dignity into the mud. They've never encountered such a situation in their entire lives, but with Hu Ma standing right beside them, acting as their support, they dare not intervene.

In terms of seniority, they're actually the same generation as Hu Ma, but Hu Ma is already the Family Head of the Hu Family, the Great Master.

This elevates their status above hers.

Moreover, Hu Ma's abilities are truly impressive and not on the same level as theirs, creating an invisible sense of pressure.

The time when Hu Ma rebuked them in Shangjing, the dust on their knees hadn't even been brushed off, and that vivid scene still lingers, causing them to avoid any self-inflicted troubles now.

"Alas..."

But here in front of Menghu Pass, where the yin wind swirls and it's hard to distinguish between the human world and the underworld, a low sigh suddenly arises.

Everyone simultaneously senses it, looking up to see that amidst this vast ghostly mist swirling everywhere, several banners have somehow appeared, and more soon follow, as if they drifted in from the netherworld.

In the blink of an eye, the banners are dense, interwoven, and covered with mysterious, eerie texts.

At the instant these banners appear, the world seems to fall silent; the noise of the yin souls and ghosts causing trouble at Menghu Pass feels instantly distant, even the countless human heads in front of the pass fall into a stupor, closing their eyes.

"Finally willing to show yourself?"

Hu Ma, detecting the commotion, gives a cold snort and looks in the direction from which the banners arise.

These banners, full of mysterious texts, are dense.

And below Menghu Pass, the paper mountain, paper bridge, and paper courtyard set up by the capable members of the Punishment Soul Sect, have become hazy and distorted, seemingly becoming real.

Lifelike, as if a city suddenly appeared in front of Menghu Pass, blending reality and illusion.

And from this city, one can vaguely see a ceremonial tent raised high, led by Ghost Officers wearing snow-white tall hats at the front, followed by little ghosts holding fans or flasks in two straight lines, cutting through the crowd to arrive before Hu Ma.

They kneel and salute: "Salute to Great General Zhensui, former registrar Li Weishi of Xing Sect requests a word, take a step for a conversation."

"The oldest one came?"

Hu Ma's gaze pierces through these two ceremonial tents, looking ahead to see an elderly woman leaning on a dragon-head cane waiting, meeting her gaze with a slight nod.

At least she didn't demand Hu Ma to greet her with a grand gesture, coming herself to extend an invitation.

Previously in Shangjing, Hu Ma paid little heed to the matters of the ten surnames.

But now, taking this opportunity, she heard many things from Granny, gaining some understanding of the ten surnames.

The Impermanence Li Family still has elders alive.

So, in theory, the most representative voice of the Li Family is the Li Family's Housekeeper, but the one most representing the human emotions of the Li Family, is the mother of the Housekeeper, the grandmother of these two Miss Li in front.

With her coming to invite Hu Ma, face must be given, so she nods immediately and steps forward to the elderly woman's front, her face not showing a smile, but speaking courteously:

"Junior of the Hu Family, pays respects to Madam."

"..."

Though she says pay respects, just a hand gesture is already respectful enough, bowing is certainly out of the question.

"Oh I dare not, I dare not..."

Hu Ma just hinted at the word "pay," yet the Madam truly extended a hand to support.

She repeatedly said: "I dare not receive such a grand courtesy; it's merely that juniors have caused a big disaster, feeling ashamed to face old friends, I, this old woman, had to come to save some face."

While speaking, she invites Hu Ma into the city to sit, where two girls, floating lightly, have already brought tea.

Hu Ma catches a glimpse of these two maids out of the corner of her eye; with white lips and red cheeks, their skin ghastly pale, feet not touching the ground, she knows they're paper men, but the tea is indeed steaming hot, exuding an aromatic scent.

Li Weishi, with a full smile, assures: "It's human world tea, Great Master can rest assured."

Hu Ma nods slightly, saying: "Madam is too kind. But this junior still does not quite understand, what does the old lady mean by 'big disaster'? "

Saying so, she doesn't stand on ceremony, turning slightly to blow a breath.

Whoosh!

This seemingly lifelike city, residence, small bridge, and flowing water, being paper-made, are torn apart in a large piece with just her breath.

Revealing the sinister place concealed beneath the ornate facade, a glance shows head upon head, sinister and cold, bloodied, although eyes closed, the expressions on those faces are even more chilling.

"Are you referring to these heads?"

Fixing her eyes on Madam Li, Hu Ma says: "I heard the God-given King has close ties with the Li Family, it seems true."

"Otherwise he wouldn't have the audacity to massacre the innocent and set up such a tragic formation at the pass!"

While speaking, a mocking expression evidently appears on her face: "The Li Family, in charge of the Yin Book, commanding the Underworld Officials, capturing and punishing souls, supposedly its duty. Yet today, it indulges this disaster, lawless and unrestrained."

"The evildoer goes unpunished, instead protected in safety, secretly guarded at all times, this skill truly makes me envious. If only the Hu Family could learn from the Li Family to act so unruly, why would we have suffered so many hardships in past years?"

"..."

Listening to Hu Ma's words, Madam Li gives a bitter smile, helplessly waves her hand, and sighs: "Alright, alright."

"Great Master, in consideration of my advanced age, please spare me a bit of dignity!"

After finishing, she sighs: "From the perspective of the jianghu, the families of the ten surnames seem highly skilled, as if capable of traversing heaven and earth, yet when looked at from the perspective of the ten surnames, one realizes the world is vast."