Anyone who learned of it would ultimately become its vessel. Only silent, mindless things could imprison it. Mortals tried to suppress it through seals, never realizing that even those watchers with the firmest minds would be eroded.
Before this kind of influence at the level of information, mortals possessed no power of resistance whatsoever.
Elizabeth gently stroked her teacup with her fingers. The question she had never understood finally had an answer. She gazed at the starry sky and silently mourned those who had passed away.
Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan exchanged a glance, each seeing the surprise in the other's eyes.
"Luo Chuan, what do you think?"
"The abyss is formless and intangible. Its essence is to drive anything it infects into madness, thoroughly scrambling ordered information."
"They sound like very similar things."
"Mm. There's most likely a connection."
"..."
In their spiritual world, the two discussed and analyzed the matter at hand.
Even though he had expected it beforehand, Luo Chuan was still unable to suppress his shock when Elizabeth confirmed it. It really was almost exactly as he had imagined.
Of course, whether that was truly the case still required verification. As for what corruption specifically was, he would need to see it with his own eyes.
"You... seem rather surprised?"
Elizabeth's gaze fell on Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan, and she noticed the changes in their expressions.
This left her somewhat puzzled, and she began considering the reason in her heart.
Could this be another secret of the outsiders?
"We are indeed surprised." Luo Chuan gave a light cough, making his expression serious. "The corruption you mentioned is connected to something we have encountered. As for the specifics, it wouldn't be convenient to tell you."
That final sentence directly choked off Elizabeth's question.
"I understand." Elizabeth