Twilight's Threshold Chapter 637: Pushed to the Limit (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 637: Pushed to the Limit (Part 1)

Chapter 637: Pushed to the Limit (Part 1)

"Iron Guanyin?"

The moment they heard this codename, both Hu Ma and Erguotou couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

It was indeed startling.

Among the information left behind by the Great Red Robe, one of the most crucial pieces was to find Iron Guanyin and unravel all the mysteries.

Ever since Hu Ma shared the information with Monkey Wine, Erguotou, and Miss White Wine, finding Iron Guanyin had become one of their four primary objectives.

But who would have thought that the first time they heard a clue, it would come from the mouth of one of the Ten Surnames, and she...

...had already fallen into their hands twenty years ago?

For a moment, an invisible sense of horror enveloped their minds, and Hu Ma's heart began to race, as if dark clouds were gathering.

When they first met these two, it was because Chen Abao had let slip the word "traitor," which caught Hu Ma's attention. He even brought it up at the Reincarnate Assembly...

It was a reminder, but deep down, it was also a fear. The more tightly-knit the reincarnates were, the more they relied on each other, the more he worried that even the reincarnates couldn't be trusted...

But now, could it be that his worst fears were coming true? Not only had someone exposed their betrayal, but the person holding the most crucial information had been compromised?

As his heart raced, he couldn't help but turn to Erguotou, who was also silent, his fingers lightly tapping, but not saying a word.

To outsiders, it seemed like his meditative skills were too profound, or perhaps he had already guessed and wasn't showing it.

But Hu Ma knew that this old brother was probably stunned...

...Erguotou was older and more capable than him, but his ability to withstand major news was even less than Hu Ma's.

Amidst the invisible panic, he suppressed the turmoil in his heart, slowly raised his head, and looked at the two in front of him. He spoke slowly, "So..."

"The evil spirit you mentioned is in the City of the Wrongly Dead?"

"..."

"What's more?"

Zhao Sanyi glanced at the unmoved Erguotou, seemingly admiring his composure, but also a bit worried that he didn't fully grasp the severity of the situation. He said solemnly, "This time, the Zhang and Meng families have gone all out. Experts in esoteric arts and all sorts of sinister objects have already entered the City of the Wrongly Dead, and the Meng family even issued a Netherworld Decree to summon many more Governor Gods."

"Such a huge commotion only shows that they truly have high hopes for this matter, and choosing the City of the Wrongly Dead was a deliberate decision."

"This is probably to guard against the Hu family."

"Among the Ten Surnames, eight of them have already established themselves in the Netherworld, except for the Hu and Meng families."

"But in the past twenty years, the Meng family found a good ancestor, and more than half of the clan has been busy in the Netherworld. Now, they've become the most powerful..."

"..."

At this point, because it involved some old matters of the Hu family, Hu Ma only glanced at Erguotou and didn't continue.

Hu Ma also subconsciously looked at Erguotou before turning to Zhao Sanyi and Chen Abao. He sighed softly and said, "Thank you both, but..."

"..."

Zhao Sanyi immediately understood and said, "Please."

As he spoke, he also pulled up Chen Abao, who was sitting listlessly beside him, and gave them a slight bow. Then, he turned and left the courtyard, intentionally leaving the place for them to talk. Hu Ma breathed a sigh of relief, but before he could speak, Erguotou shook his head slightly, then waved his sleeve, and several bundles of green incense flew out, landing around the courtyard.

The incense smoke rose straight up, and at most, it was only swayed by the wind, but none of it drifted towards the center of the courtyard.

Only then did Erguotou lightly pat his thigh and sighed, "This is a big trouble."

"Indeed."

Hu Ma spoke softly, "After the first assembly, we've been searching for Iron Guanyin's whereabouts everywhere, but we never expected that she had fallen into the hands of the Zhang family."

"It's no wonder there's a gap in the information among the reincarnates; Iron Guanyin is the key to all secrets..."

"But..."

As he spoke, Hu Ma also felt that something was amiss, "If she had betrayed long ago, then the Zhang family would have known everything about the reincarnates, maybe even more than us..."

"But why has the Zhang family been silent for the past twenty years, only taking action now?"

"Could it be that this old friend has a strong will and hasn't revealed anything?"

"..."

Listening to Hu Ma's speculation, Erguotou suddenly smiled bitterly, "If it were a shorter time, it wouldn't be a problem, but this is twenty years..."

"There are countless ways to torture people in this world. If it were us two in the Zhang family's hands, what do you think..."

"..."

Hearing his words, Hu Ma also fell silent, his heart growing heavier.

In this world, esoteric tricks abound, and there are countless methods to torture the body, the soul, and even directly extract souls.

Of course, they hoped that Iron Guanyin had endured these twenty years without revealing any crucial information.

But after thinking about it, even he found it hard to convince himself. The reincarnates were powerful, quick-witted, and full of ideas, but their willpower... was it really that strong?

"However, no matter what, we must make a trip to the City of the Wrongly Dead..."

Amidst the silence between the two, Hu Ma was the first to react. In terms of abilities and time spent in this world, he couldn't compare to Erguotou, but being born into the Hu family and having accessed the information left by the Great Red Robe, he was the first to initiate the assembly. Thus, in such a crucial matter, he displayed a quicker decision-making ability than Erguotou.

"Let's go in and find her."

"We must see her with our own eyes to confirm many things and figure out a way to rescue her."

He spoke slowly as he pondered, "If she has truly betrayed us and is even working with the Noble Zhang and Tongyin Meng to create the Demon Mirror, we must also be prepared..."

"To..."

"..."

His heart was filled with determination, and since coming to this world, he had taken lives. But for some reason, he couldn't bring himself to say those harsh words.

"Enter the City of the Wrongly Dead?"

Erguotou listened to Hu Ma's words, feeling a sudden chill. He subconsciously asked, "Do you know what kind of place that is?"

"The City of the Wrongly Dead is originally a place where wronged and violent wraiths are imprisoned. One could even say it's where the most ferocious evil ghosts in the Netherworld gather. It has been notorious for its malevolence for many years, and no one dares to approach it. Now, the Meng family, having no foothold in the Netherworld, has turned its attention to the City of the Wrongly Dead. They have transformed this ghostly place into an impenetrable fortress, making it even more perilous."

"Venturing into the City of the Wrongly Dead is no different from breaking into the Meng family's ancestral hall!"

"Brother, you already had me worried when you mentioned going to the City of the Wrongly Dead to investigate. If you're going to do something as dangerous as this..."

"..."

At this point, he couldn't help but close his eyes slightly and let out a bitter laugh, "With our abilities, it's likely we'll die without a chance of survival!"

Seeing Erguotou's desperate expression, Hu Ma sighed heavily and slowly said, "It won't be you or me..."

"It's just me going in alone."

"..."

"You?"

Erguotou's eyes widened in surprise, and he was completely stunned, "With your limited skills... Have you gone crazy?"

"No."

Hu Ma pondered as he spoke in a soothing tone, "Brother, you know me. I'm not one to cause trouble."

"It's just that I've had a lot of contact with the other reincarnators, and I've learned a few things."

"Brother Monkey Wine once said that when we encounter problems, we always get scared and emotional, and only when we're pushed to the brink do we face reality and make rational decisions."

"Isn't that what's happening now?"

"After hearing this news, we're naturally tense and panicked, but we also know that we can't avoid this. Someone must go to the City of the Wrongly Dead to meet her..."

"..."

"You..."

Erguotou was momentarily at a loss for words by Hu Ma's statement, his voice trembling, "Do you know what you're saying?"

"Brother, you and I are just ordinary people. This is such a huge matter..."

"..."

Hu Ma paused slightly, wanting to explain, but in the end, he just laughed and said, "Aren't we being forced into this?"

"If neither you nor I go, will we reincarnators just huddle together and wait for death?"

"I've already obtained the first priority among the reincarnators, and now that we have a lead, how can I back down?"

"Moreover..."

He paused before continuing, "The Great Red Robe's message was first brought out by me, and I initiated that grand assembly. Compared to others, I feel like I bear a greater responsibility..."

These words were spoken with sincerity and seriousness, but not a single word of truth was uttered.

Of course, they had to enter the City of the Wrongly Dead, but the most crucial reason was that he was a descendant of the Hu family. It was only recently that he had taken over the Pacifying Evil Office, and the situation had just started to ease.

If the Noble Zhang and Meng families succeeded, wouldn't he be the one most affected? The more important reason was that entering the City of the Wrongly Dead required being prepared to kill Iron Guanyin if necessary. But she was a reincarnator from twenty years ago.

Adding the Noble Zhang and Tongyin Meng to the equation, who knew how much power was needed to kill her?

Erguotou had stepped onto the bridge, but he had no confidence at all.

Only he, by using the Pacify Demons Golden Cudgel, had a chance to kill her and escape using the Hu family's identity.

These internal and external factors were the reasons behind Hu Ma's decision.

However, neither of these reasons could be openly stated, so he had to find other justifications for himself. As he was still pondering the sufficiency of these reasons, Erguotou had already...

...been moved.

Currently, he was in a soul-departed state, but his eyes seemed to glisten with moisture.

He took a deep breath, exhaling a gust of dark wind, and slowly raised his head, patting Hu Ma's shoulder, "You..."

"You, my honest and sincere little brother..."

"You say you don't like causing trouble, but I don't believe a word of it. Ever since I met you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, every trouble you've gotten into has been significant."

"But, but damn it, I really am touched by you..."

(End of Chapter)

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