Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2581: 1423: The Lord's Contemplation
Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...
Deep within the heart of the Lion King Temple, the powerhouses in attendance felt their brows knit together in concern as they listened to Xiao Jing’s worries, their gazes sharpening with renewed vigilance.
“There is no need for alarm. If this individual were still linked to the ‘Ruins Returner,’ would the other ‘Corrosions’ not have tracked him down during these past thousands of years?”
“In fact, to be more precise, had he been detectable while hiding inside the White Knight, the ‘Ruins Returner’ would have sensed him instantly. How could he have managed such a clean escape?
Leo Ray had clearly analyzed this point long ago. He spoke with an air of certainty, “Thus, we can logically conclude that before he chose to flee from the depths of the ley lines, he found a method to completely sever his ties with the ‘Ruins Returner.’”
“Lord of the Human Clan, your intellect is indeed sharp.”
A moment passed before the ‘White Knight’ spoke in a measured tone, “It is true. Though the price I paid at the time was immense, I was successful in cutting the connection to the ‘Ruins Returner.’ I can no longer be tracked.”
“I appreciate the compliment, Your Excellency.”
Leo Ray offered a faint smile before inquiring, “We have been conversing for some time; might I ask how I should address you?”
“Lord of the Human Clan, do not waste your efforts trying to build rapport with me.”
The ‘White Knight’ remained as stoic as ever, replying, “I have stated previously that the Great Catastrophe is an inevitability, and our paths shall not cross again. Even though I have abandoned my own kind, I remain a ‘Corrosion.’ That is a fact that will never change.”
“Your Excellency, I believe there has been a misunderstanding. I never had any intention of seeking your friendship from the start.”
Maintaining his calm smile, Leo Ray continued, “However, as you noted, we are walking the same road, both searching for the world’s buried truths. Since we are fellow travelers on this difficult path, is it not only natural to exchange names?”
“Perhaps. But I possess no name. Under the direct command of the ‘Ruins Returner,’ ‘Corrosions’ do not require names to carry out their functions.”
The ‘White Knight’ paused to reflect for a moment before finally answering, “You may call me Seeker.”
“Seeker? A long journey lies ahead; that name is quite appropriate for our current circumstances.”
Leo Ray nodded slightly and then immediately shifted the topic, “Tell me then, Seeker—since you have access to the White Knight’s memories, you must be aware of the Battle of the Dragon Nest. During that conflict, your kind served as pawns for a certain member of the Dragon Clan, parasitizing many of the giant dragons.”
“I believe you are mistaken, Your Excellency. We ‘Corrosions’ are never manipulated by anyone—especially those ‘Purple Corrosions,’ who are the most devious entities in existence.”
Seeker remained composed as he explained, “While I did not witness it myself, it is easy to surmise that they merely allowed that dragon to temporarily tap into a fraction of the ‘Ruins Returner’s’ power. As for the specific deal they made with the dragon’s mastermind, that remains a mystery.”
“Does this mean the power of the ‘Ruins Returner’ can be shared?”
Upon hearing this revelation, Leo Ray and the other experts present all frowned deeply.
This implied a disturbing truth: the mastermind controlling Poluso was clearly working in close coordination with these ‘Purple Corrosions.’
‘I can only hope that Scarlete isn't further harassed by this mastermind for the time being. Currently, I cannot reach the far reaches of the Outer Region where the Red Dragon Territory lies—I cannot even make it to Ice Stone City.’
Leo Ray took a silent, deep breath as these thoughts raced through his mind.
“Even if someone manages to obtain the power of the ‘Ruins Returner,’ it is but a microscopic portion. No powerhouse among the Ten Thousand Clans can withstand or even touch the consciousness of the ‘Ruins Returner.’ Any attempt to cross that line results, at best, in falling into a state of total madness, much like that pathetic old wandering poet.”
Seeker added this while crossing his arms.
“But why would the ‘Corrosions’ choose to help this mastermind? The objective of the ‘Corrosions’ is total annihilation, isn’t it? That seems entirely contradictory.”
Xiao Jing tilted her head, her delicate face clouded with confusion.
“There is no contradiction. An enemy can be dismantled through a frontal assault or destroyed from within; only the tactics change, not the goal.”
Seeker looked toward Xiao Jing and replied without emotion, “The ‘Ruins Returner,’ as the ultimate consciousness, naturally explores every possible avenue to ensure the mission is completed without failure.”
“Furthermore, we ‘Corrosions’ are currently restricted to entering this world in small numbers via ley line eruptions; we cannot manifest on a massive scale. Is this not what you already deduced? If it were otherwise, the Great Catastrophe would have occurred long ago, and the Ten Thousand Clans would have been wiped from existence.”
As a heavy silence fell over the group, the gathered experts all found themselves pondering the same mystery.
Ariel Watson spoke up without hesitation, voicing the question on everyone’s mind, “Your Excellency Seeker, why is it that your kind cannot simply emerge from the depths of the magical ley lines right now?”
“Is it not obvious? It is because a phenomenally powerful Magic Restriction exists, separating those of us in the depths of the magical ley lines from this world like an impassable mountain range. After millennia of effort, the only way through is during a ley line burst.”
Seeker let out a soft, mocking huff in response, “We refer to this massive Magic Restriction that envelops the entire continent as the Magic Barrier. It is so flawlessly constructed that even basic Magic Particles find it nearly impossible to permeate.”