Uncover the Truth Behind This Pollution!

Even someone as powerful as Bibi Dong would have been almost completely deceived by her perfect disguise if it weren't for Lin Xia and Ivysaur's special perception!

It's like an invisible venom, silently seeping in and altering the very nature of Soul Beast!

This means that the Pollution Source is at an extremely high level and is incredibly mysterious!

The ability to simultaneously corrupt light and darkness, to Simulation holiness and spread evil, is something that no ordinary Soul Beast or Soul Master could do!

What it points to is most likely some kind of... residual power at the level of a god?

Or is it some terrifying entity from another dimension?

Even more terrifying is that if Lin Xia's speculation is true, and the pollution has already spread deep into the forest... then once those high-level Soul Beast that have been polluted, especially the terrifying beings at the hundred-thousand-year level, have their power distorted and amplified by the pollution, becoming violent and filled with destructive desires, they will then rush out of the Star Dou Forest...

That would be a catastrophe that sweeps across the entire continent!

The Spirit Hall will bear the brunt! The Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empire Empires will also be unable to escape! Hundreds of millions of lives will be lost!

"Call..."

Bibi Dong let out a long, heavy breath, as if to expel the chill and pressure that had been building up in her chest. Her eyes became incredibly sharp, like a drawn sword, devoid of any of the previous tenderness and entanglement.

At this moment, she is the Pope of the Spirit Hall, one of the guardians of the continent's order.

"Xiao Xia, your concerns... are very timely and extremely important!"

Bibi Dong's voice was deep and powerful, carrying a resolute authority.

"This is no exaggeration. Encountering the same source of contamination twice in a row, and both times targeting top-tier rare Soul Beast, is no coincidence! There must be a huge hidden danger lurking deep within the Star Dou Forest!"

She stood up, her gaze sharp as lightning, scanning the depths of the dark forest as if trying to Infiltrator the darkness to find the source of the pollution.

"This matter must be thoroughly investigated immediately! Moreover, it must be elevated to the highest level of secrecy within the Spirit Hall!"

Bibi Dong made a decisive decision.

"Xue'er!"

"Mother!"

Qian Renxue immediately stood up, her expression solemn.

"Immediately send someone back to Spirit City as quickly as possible!"

Bibi Dong's orders were not to be questioned.

"Meet the Grand Pontiff directly and give him a detailed report of our encounter in the Star Dou Forest, the pollution and purification by the Holy Light Unicorn Clan, the pollution and absorption by the Nether Ghost Tree, and Xiao Xia's speculation that the pollution may have spread deep into the forest!"

"Remember, it is crucial to emphasize the common origin, concealment, and universality of the pollution, as well as its potential terrifying threat! Grand Pontiff, immediately activate the highest-level 'Abyss' contingency plan, utilizing all intelligence resources to secretly investigate the anomalies in the Star Dou Forest, and prepare for the worst-case scenario!"

"Yes, Mother!"

Qian Renxue knew the seriousness of the situation and agreed without hesitation.

Six wings instantly unfurled behind her, and a holy golden light shone in the night.

"Wait, Sister Xue'er!"

Lin Xia hurriedly spoke up, quickly taking out Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma from her Hundred Treasure Wish Bag and handing it to Qian Renxue.

"This is Immortal Herb for Teacher Qian Daoliu. Please have someone take it back to him!"

Qian Renxue felt a warmth in her heart, and after accepting the gift, she gave Lin Xia and Bibi Dong a deep look.

"Brother, Mother, you must be extremely careful!"

With a flash of golden light, her figure shot into the sky like an arrow released from a bow, instantly disappearing into the vast night sky.

After watching Qian Renxue leave, only Bibi Dong, Lin Xia, and Ivysaur remained in the camp.

The atmosphere was not relaxed; on the contrary, Qian Renxue's departure and the clarification of the mission added a sense of solemnity, as if they were going deep into enemy territory alone and facing the unknown.

Bibi Dong's gaze returned to Lin Xia, her previous sternness and worry transforming into a deep resolve and a hint of barely Frisk protectiveness.

As for us...

Bibi Dong's voice carried a calm that seemed to foreshadow an impending storm.

"Xiao Xia, you have obtained your third Soul Ring, and the main objective of this trip has been achieved. However, now that we have encountered this 'disease' in the Star Dou Forest, we cannot stand idly by, nor can we wait for it to spread and cause a great disaster before taking action."

She looked at Lin Xia with eyes as sharp as a hawk's.

"Your Plant Affinity and Ivysaur's extraordinary sensitivity to the remnants of Rakshasa Divine Power are currently our most sensitive 'detectors' for locating this Pollution Source. Therefore, we cannot leave the Star Dou Forest for the time being."

Lin Xia felt a chill run down her spine, but without any hesitation, she straightened her back.

"Master, I understand! Ivysaur and I are ready at any time!"

Ivysaur also let out a low "Dana!", Four-Colored Light Wheel lit up slightly, indicating its stance.

"Very good."

Bibi Dong nodded.

"However, safety comes first. Our mission is to investigate clues, confirm the scope and intensity of the contamination, and look for possible sources, not to directly challenge an unknown and terrifying entity. If we discover Pollution Source or a powerful contaminant that is beyond our capabilities, we must evacuate immediately and bring back the intelligence."

She walked to Lin Xia's side and gently patted his shoulder, a gesture carrying a heavy sense of entrustment and a silent promise of protection.

The Pope's purple eyes, illuminated by the Courtney, seemed to hold the depths of the starry sky—calm, powerful, and a steadfast support.

"Rest, Xiao Xia. Stay in top shape. Starting tomorrow, we'll venture deeper into the shadows of this forest to uncover the truth behind this pollution."

Bibi Dong's voice was deep and powerful.

"I'd like to see what kind of thing dares to pollute this sacred land of Soul Beast right under my nose!"

Lin Xia listened to Bibi Dong's resolute words about protecting the mainland and thoroughly investigating the source of Pollution Source, a strange, almost absurd smile almost welled up in her heart.

Destroy the continent?

Protect the continent?

The thought flashed through his mind subconsciously, tinged with a subtle irony.

The contrast between the ruthless and His Holiness the Pope who once plotted to devour everything and the current Pope's solemn commitment to protecting the continent from pollution and erosion is truly striking.

But soon, a deeper sense of relief and warmth replaced that inappropriate smile.

This enormous transformation most clearly proves one point.

The erosion of the Rakshasa God's divine will on Bibi Dong is indeed getting weaker and weaker!

The soul, twisted by hatred and the will of the gods, is being awakened to its original reason and responsibility.

This change is the result of his hard work, step by step, through sincerity, protection, and the power of the Immortal Herb, despite taking huge risks.

Seeing that his efforts had not been in vain, and even begun to show results, made him feel more excited and at ease than anything else.

"Yes, Master! We must find the source of this pollution!"

Lin Xia suppressed the turmoil in her heart and responded with a firm look in her eyes, her voice full of agreement and support.

This support is undoubtedly the best affirmation of Bibi Dong's determination at this moment.