Mystery: She came from the Chaos Sea.

Chapter 172 Bloodline Pollution

As Napoleon des Liss walked out of the Dark Monastery, his figure gradually dissipated, leaving only wisps of black mist drifting in the air.

Amanisis gazed in the direction where the demon demigod had disappeared and asked doubtfully, "Aren't you afraid the demons might actually let the Outer Gods in?"

Helmani chuckled, "Even if Fabuti had the guts to let the Outer Gods in, the 'Mother Tree of Desire' might not dare to step into this world."

Initially, the barrier was very strong. Even if Fabti or Napolidisli attempted to use the uniqueness of the abyss to sacrifice the entire abyss to bear the power of the "Mother Tree of Desire".

Ultimately, the upper limit it can reach is only barely touching the level of the "old days".

Helmaene was not afraid of the Quasi-Ancients, who could not even bring the Source into the initial barrier.

On the contrary, she was quite looking forward to the "Mother Tree of Desire" making such an attempt.

But while these Outer Gods have the guts to sneak around and cause trouble in the shadows, if they were to actually sneak in through a dog hole all by themselves in such a grand manner, apart from the "Fallen Mother Goddess," the other Outer Gods would definitely try to shift the blame onto each other.

After all, the original "Child of Chaos," the complete predecessor of the "Uncertain Mist," was too confident and reckless, plunging headlong into Earth alone, ultimately ending up sealed by the Celestial Venerable and unable to return to the starry sky.

When the "Children of Chaos" are mentioned, Helmaenie's thoughts inevitably drift to the "Wishing Lamp" that was left behind on Earth.

That is the core of the will of the "Child of Chaos," and she has been sending people to search for the whereabouts of the "Wishing Lamp God," but there has been no news so far.

The "Wishing Lamp God" corresponds to the two sequence paths of "Black Emperor" and "Judge" on Earth, and the body that seals Him is made from a "Miracleist" attribute.

Therefore, extraordinary individuals through the three pathways of "Black Emperor," "Judge," and "Fool" are most likely to find the "Wishing Lamp" by leveraging the combined influence of their own characteristics.

Currently, the remaining members of the wolf clan under Amanisis's protection, as well as Amon's wolf clones, are doing their utmost to find the whereabouts of the "Wishing Lamp God".

If she still couldn't find it, Helmey had a new plan in mind.

She plans to try her luck by taking advantage of the possible connection between Russell and the "Wishing Lamp".

Compared to the five unique characters: "The Judge", "The Black Emperor", "The Wheel of Fortune", "The Red Priestess", and "The Primal Witch".

Hermaine was more interested in the "wishing lamp god".

Because during the previous incident involving the corrupt giants, she realized that the key to the Outer Gods' alliance lay in the "Uncertain Mist," which possessed the authority to "communicate."

The "Wishing Lamp God," which shares the same origin as the "Uncertain Mist," is therefore of great value in strategies against external gods.

However, these uniquenesses are crucial for completely defeating the Outer Gods, so Helmaene is also actively searching for the whereabouts of other uniquenesses.

The main task of the Morse Order now is to track the witches' activities in order to find the uniqueness of the "Primal Witch" and the man named "Chik".

Steiano has pursued the "witches" to the demigod level. According to the clues He sent, the "witches" are showing a tendency to gather into a secret organization, and He is chasing the person behind it.

Both Urelius and the original Elven god "God of Fortune" embarked on a journey to pursue "destiny".

However, Helmani could tell that the original Elven "God of Fortune" had some complicated thoughts in his mind, and she only hoped that He would not go astray.

The uniqueness of the "Judge" and the "Black Emperor" remains a mystery to this day, as if they are hidden in some mysterious corner of the world. Even Helmaenie cannot be certain of them, and there has been no interference from any other force.

But Amon knew a "Conqueror" of the Red Priest pathway, a natural-born mythical being. And Amon told him that his friend admired the way the "Sun God" acted.

However, this "conqueror" is currently at large and his whereabouts are unknown, wandering somewhere in the world.

Hermaine hoped that the man might encounter the uniqueness of the "Red Priest" on His journey, for that man's character was still reliable in the face of threats from Outer Gods.

The uniqueness of the final "Sleeper" is what Helmaenie is most concerned about, but there are currently no clues about it either.

Hermaine could only place her hopes on Amon, hoping that he would bring new clues once he found the Underworld.

Hermaine had considered that if she came into contact with the forces of the "Underworld" in the Western Continent, she might be able to obtain clues about the uniqueness of the "Eternal Sleepers".

Amanisis then asked, "Shall we continue to squeeze the living space of high-sequence demons?"

Hermaine squinted at the silhouette of the abyss outside the monastery and slowly said:

"Napolidisley's willingness to come to negotiate suggests he's desperate. Just as I told his alter ego, he had no choice but to come to us with his 'uniqueness'—it was his only way to survive."

If Napolidisley were truly willing to relinquish the uniqueness of the "Abyss," Helmaenie wouldn't have resorted to a righteous trial to take His life. In some cases, "merits don't outweigh demerits," but in others, "a thousand pieces of gold are needed to buy a horse's bones."

Those unique and high-ranking characteristics that remain shrouded in mystery may well have given rise to some powerful angels and archangels.

If there are successful examples of Napolidisley joining her, the angels who are hiding in the shadows and harboring doubts will be more likely to actively join her.

This will undoubtedly help Helmaene eliminate the hidden dangers inside the Earth, thus allowing her to focus more intently on fighting the spiritual imprint of "God".

In the chaotic Western Continent, those who have received the talisman are considered extremely powerful by the so-called dynasties and martial arts worlds.

Following the clues around her and with occasional reminders from Helmaenie, Zhou Mei found traces of the Luo Cult. After some effort, she actually managed to rescue a female Taoist disciple from the Luo Cult's gathering place.

"What's your name?" Zhou Mei handed over her coat. The inner lining she was wearing was quite well-covered, at least much better than the disheveled appearance of the black-haired woman in front of her.

Compared to the Taoist disciple in front of her, Zhou Mei was slightly taller, so the coat fit her quite well.

Soft moonlight spilled into the woods.

The black-haired woman and Zhou Mei worked together to deal with the ordinary martial arts practitioners who were chasing them, and the woods in the wilderness became quiet for the time being.

The black-haired woman, now wearing Zhou Mei's coat, softened her sharp edge somewhat. "Daoist sect, Pang Jingqiu. Thank you for saving my life. May I ask your name?"

Sensing the suspicion in the Taoist disciple's heart, Zhou Mei cupped her hands and said, "Anlu, Zhou Mei."

Upon hearing this, Pang Jingqiu's gaze softened slightly. After all, the Daoist sect and the Dark Lodge were allies. Zhou Mei also breathed a sigh of relief.

But seeing Pang Jingqiu's change in attitude, Helmaenie couldn't help but think that this Taoist disciple was quite shrewd. If she were placed by Pang's side, she could definitely be trained into a "psychology master".

Through Zhou Mei's perspective, Helmani could see that this Taoist disciple first deliberately showed wariness and suspicion towards Zhou Mei, and then deliberately let down his guard and changed to a gentler attitude.

This kind of shifting and changing attitude makes it easier to gain Zhou Mei's favor.

Just like those who owe money are more cunning than those who borrow it, those who are saved, regardless of the year, carry a heavier burden in their hearts than their saviors.

This is a very interesting psychological phenomenon—the one who bestows a favor often feels that the relationship between the two has become closer than the one who receives the favor.

Therefore, in interpersonal interactions, some people deliberately do favors for others in small matters in order to get closer to them.

Pang Jingqiu is in this situation now.

Hermaine does not develop any bias towards the entire Taoist sect because of the Celestial Master and the ordination scriptures spoken by the Celestial Master.

Under the influence of the Source Beings, the situation in the Western Continent has become even more chaotic. This chaos is not the same as the chaos outside the Western Continent, where human tribes were oppressed by alien races during the Dark Age.

Rather, it is a struggle between several major human powers and dozens of human kingdoms. As a result, in such a chaotic world, people's hearts become more complex.

Taking Pang Jingqiu as an example, the Taoist disciple's attitude of pulling and tugging at Zhou Mei did not necessarily mean he had ill intentions.

But the other party is really meticulous. Even the one who is being rescued is thinking about taking control of the relationship.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Hermaine didn't remind Zhou Mei that since she had possessed Zhou Mei, everything that had happened to her had been smooth sailing, to the point that Zhou Mei's original vigilance had become somewhat lazy.

"You may call me Jingqiu, my benefactor. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have, and I will answer them to the best of my knowledge." Pang Jingqiu's tone had the cool detachment of a Taoist priest, but her words conveyed a sense of closeness.

Although she said she would answer any question she had, Pang Jingqiu showed a puzzled look first and asked Zhou Mei:

"How did my benefactor find out I was trapped in the secret dungeon of that Luo Cult stronghold? And it's as if my benefactor came specifically to rescue me?"

Zhou Mei waved her hand and said, "Fellow Daoist Jingqiu, there's no need to keep calling me benefactor. When we're out and about, just call me fellow Daoist."

Zhou Mei wasn't naive either. She then explained that she had just descended the mountain for training and had stumbled upon a Taoist temple where disciples from the same faction were suspected of being killed and abducted by the Luo Sect. Following the clues, she wanted to investigate further into the Luo Sect's whereabouts.

"...I am only speculating, based on some records in the miscellaneous treatises of the sect about the Luo Sect's abduction of Taoist people, that there might be survivors among the disciples guarding the Taoist temple."

"It was only by chance that I was able to save Fellow Daoist Jingqiu."

Hearing Zhou Mei say this, Pang Jingqiu let out a soft exclamation and thanked her again, saying, "If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Zhou Mei's extensive knowledge and meticulous mind, I would surely have been kept as a slave by the Luo Sect's demoness..."

Clearly, they weren't intended to be slaves...

Not only Helmaenie, but even Zhou Mei could see that Pang Jingqiu's words were somewhat stiff.

"It's not that I intentionally wanted to hide it from Fellow Daoist Zhou Mei, it's just that this matter concerns the sect's secrets..." Pang Jingqiu's tone was slightly low as she smiled bitterly.

"Never mind, it's not that secretive. The Luo Cult's demoness covets the bloodline of my Daoist disciples."

"We disciples who have received the ordination will be forced to bear children with those demonesses of the Luo Cult once we fall into their hands."

"Even we female disciples are forced to give birth to children...and those are the children of those Luo Cult witches."

Zhou Mei asked in surprise, "Is that really true?"

Pang Jingqiu gave a bitter smile and remained silent.

Helmani listened to their conversation and deduced that this was the method by which the "Eternal Mother" was actively polluting the "Knowledge Wilderness" of the source matter.

In her heart, she asked Zhou Mei to inquire about the whereabouts of those children.

Although Zhou Mei felt in her heart that asking such a question was inappropriate, like rubbing salt into the hearts of these Taoist disciples, she knew that since the "Primordial" senior had taken the initiative to ask, the question probably involved something very important.

So Zhou Mei asked, "Then... what about those children? Were they harmed by those Luo Cult witches?"

Pang Jingqiu sighed:

"The Luo Cult does not intend to use these children for any evil deeds such as blood sacrifices. They will even spare us, the ordained, and let us return to the Daoist sect."

"Some of these children will return to the Taoist sect with the released Taoist disciples, while others will be adopted and raised in secular families. However, those children who grow up in secular families will also enter the Taoist sect by various coincidences."

"In fact, because these children have exceptional talent for cultivating Taoism, they are almost all able to successfully receive ordination and become direct disciples of our Taoist sect."

"Therefore, even the head of my Daoist sect, through generations of inheritance, finds it difficult to discern how many disciples within the sect now possess the bloodline of the Luo Sect's demonesses..."

"Even I probably have the blood of a Luo Sect disciple in my ancestors."

No wonder the "Knowledge Wilderness" is influenced by the "Mother Nest," and even by the "Fallen Mother Goddess" because of the relationship between the "Mother Nest" and the "Fallen Mother Goddess"—

Even the uniqueness of the "Hermit" was brought to life as the child of the "Fallen Mother Goddess".

Hermaine was "amazed" by the forced marriage method of the "Eternal Mother".

Hermaine thought of the Celestial Master and Luo's child, and how even the contemporary Daoists of the "Wilderness of Knowledge" had suffered the same fate...

Helmaene actively observed Pang Jingqiu's state before her, connecting it to the initiation scriptures taught to her by the Celestial Master, and even deduced a reality that shocked her—

With the erosion of the bloodline of the "Eternal Mother" generation after generation, Taoist disciples nowadays must even possess the bloodline of Luo Sect disciples in order to successfully receive ordination.

Otherwise, those wandering Daoist disciples who have already merged with the "Knowledge Wilderness" would not recognize those non-Luo Sect bloodline disciples taking charge of the Source Essence "Knowledge Wilderness".

They might even actively obstruct disciples of the non-Luo sect's bloodline with resentment and other negative emotions.

If this continues to reproduce, even if the "wilderness of knowledge" develops its own will or is taken over by a descendant "celestial master," it will inevitably become the child of the "Eternal Mother"!

If possible, Helmaenie would really like to sit down and discuss the Dao with this "Eternal Mother," provided that she doesn't fall for her and become a target of bloodline corruption.

(End of this chapter)