As the scene continued, monsters such as Hilichurls and Rifthounds appeared. These monsters were the physical manifestations of Forbidden Knowledge's corruption.
Nahida and the Traveler defeated the monsters, then boarded the Flying Boat. It set sail for its final destination.
"Nahida, the ultimate truth is about to be revealed. Are you ready?"
Nahida looked at Ouyang Kong and nodded solemnly.
"Yes. Whatever the truth may be, I'll accept it. I'm Sumeru's god, and I'll take responsibility."
The scene on the Sky Screen continued. The Traveler and Nahida appeared beneath Irminsul. The pink surroundings gave off a warm feeling.
Facing them stood someone who looked exactly like Nahida.
"I look exactly like you. Are you another me? Are you Greater Lord Rukkhadevata?"
"Yes, it's me. Does seeing me like this surprise you?
"This place recreates Irminsul and the land as they were long ago, but it remains only a world of consciousness.
"Since you and I share the same essence, we appear the same."
"The same essence? Why?"
"Hehe, because you are my reincarnation!"
"Reincarnation?"
"Yes. As Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, I am the incarnation of Irminsul, while you are the purest branch broken from Irminsul.
"Just as a tree's branches can keep growing after the tree dies, becoming another great tree, so too can life continue."
The Sky Screen had already shown this before, but Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's words now confirmed it beyond doubt.
I'm the continuation of Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's life, but I don't want to take her place!
Nahida thought this as she clasped Ouyang Kong's hand a little tighter.
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's voice continued to ring out from the Sky Screen.
"What stands before you is only a wisp of consciousness left behind by Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. The real me must have been dead for a long time.