Yama Reborn-Chapter 592 - 589: Poisoned?

The Gray Cat was evidently a bit dejected, looking downcast, then glanced at Corot: "Alright, alright! Just say it!

The current situation needs to be talked about starting from that battle in Africa three hundred years ago… As for the incident three hundred years ago when the Mother was besieged, let Corot tell you about it."

Chen Nuo looked at Corot.

Corot immediately became nervous.

The Gray Cat shook its head: "Corot, you should speak, say how much you know, recount your experiences and knowledge for this guy to hear."

Corot: "…I…"

Chen Nuo, however, calmed down, directly sat opposite Corot, and made a gesture of "please".

Corot took a deep breath…

"Chen Nuo, first of all… the battle in Africa three hundred years ago, you already know some information about it.

That great battle was also a turning point from rise to decline for Noah's Ark.

Fortunately, they exterminated the clone of the Mother. Unfortunately, due to heavy sacrifices, hence… Noah's Ark went from a state of great prosperity to decline.

On that occasion, to eliminate the Mother, Noah's Ark dispatched three top-level human strong men, all in the Controller rank.

The first one you are familiar with is Mr. Yun He.

The second strong man was named Baroque.

The third one…"

Chen Nuo said coldly: "The third is named Corot, sharing your surname. I remember you told me that Corot was your ancestor and also in the core leadership of Noah's Ark at that time."

"I apologize for deceiving you," Corot hesitated for a moment, and said slowly: "And the truth of the matter might…"

"Don't say 'might', just get straight to the point," Chen Nuo was impatient.

"Yun He's identity is rather special."

Chen Nuo frowned: "Yun He…identity?"

Then Chen Nuo nodded: "I've always known that there is some strange connection between Yun He and The Fourth Seed."

Back then The Fourth Seed came to Jinling City to trouble Chen Nuo, creating a replicated space of Jinling City, and pursued Chen Nuo inside that space...

At that time, The Fourth Seed once claimed its own name to Chen Nuo's side of companions as…Yun He!

After this incident, Chen Nuo has thought about this issue, but… it seemed there were no clues.

He even once suspected.

Could it be that the historical founder Yun He of the Qingyun Sect was The Fourth Seed?

Such a suspicion is not hard to arise.

The Octopus Monster could be Kamisou Ichiro.

The Fourth Seed might as well be Yun He.

To these Seeds, lurking in the human world and setting up a human identity for themselves is a conventional operation.

However… from various signs, it doesn't seem like it.

Because Yun He was gravely injured after fighting with the Mother, and he died in Huaxia after some time.

The death of a sect's founder must have been witnessed by many people.

Moreover, Yun He also settled and had children back then: Yun Yin.

Of course, these do not count as strong evidence.

The most important evidence is: Yun He's Sword of Killing Intent!

This kind of weapon, developed through honing maddening killing intent, similar to the Negative Emotion Virus, is a massive weapon against Spiritual Life Forms.

This thing, Seeds definitely cannot produce.

As Spiritual Life Forms, Seeds have no emotions… neither positive nor negative emotions!

Whether it's Seed, the Octopus Monster, The Fourth Seed, the Gray Cat, etc.…

These guys appear to laugh and scold, show anger and rage and so on.

But all these emotions are simulations!

Seeds are experiencing human emotions in order to evolve, they are simulating.

But the true self of the Seeds has no emotion—it might be closer to emotionless AI.

All emotions are algorithmically simulated to show you. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Therefore, when Chen Nuo learned Yun He's remaining Sword of Killing Intent, he was basically sure.

Yun He couldn't be The Fourth Seed.

And The Fourth Seed once claimed the name Yun He to Chen Nuo's group of companions, possibly for some special reason.

But later, when Chen Nuo battled with the Seed in Jinling City for the second time, the Seed already introduced itself as Mr. Tree.

It shows that this guy's name can actually be changed—the Seed, their identity can change.

The name Yun He must have some connection with The Fourth Seed, but this connection may not be that important or deep anymore.

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"So, what exactly is the connection between the founder Yun He of the Qingyun Sect and The Fourth Seed?"

Chen Nuo asked Corot.

Corot thought for a moment: "Our guess is… the process is a bit complicated, but the simplest way to say it is: Mr. Yun He was formerly the Chosen One of The Fourth Seed."

Upon hearing this, Chen Nuo jumped up from the sofa!

"Wait a minute! What did you say!!"

Corot was startled, instinctively said: "Yun He, was, a Chosen One, he was The Fourth Seed's…"

"No!" Chen Nuo shouted, shaking his head: "Not this sentence! You said… formerly! Formerly?!"

Chen Nuo's heart was pounding!

Formerly!!

Formerly means: it was before, later…

Later it wasn't anymore!!

Instinctively, Chen Nuo turned to look at Lu Xixi and found Lu Xixi's gaze was also burning!

What has been troubling Chen Nuo the most all along?

It's about the connection between Lu Xixi and The Fourth Seed!

Lu Xixi is The Fourth Seed's Chosen One and thus embroiled in the Seed's war.

Once The Fourth Seed dies, Lu Xixi, as a Chosen One, will also die!

If say…

There was a Chosen One who was "formerly" a Chosen One, and then wasn't anymore.

So…can the identity of Chosen One be revoked?!

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In other words, if there is a method to revoke the Chosen One's identity, then...

Both Chen Nuo and Lu Xixi could escape from the Seed, exiting from the warfare vortex of the Seed.

You can choose whoever you love!

Whether Seed kills all Seeds, or anyone kills anyone.

None of it would matter to Chen Nuo and Lu Xixi!

As for which Seed ultimately completes evolution, evolving into a Four-Dimensional Life…

That wouldn't matter to us either!

Once evolved into Four-Dimensional, left this three-dimensional world.

It doesn't affect the warmth and coziness at home!!

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In that instant, Chen Nuo and Lu Xixi both realized this key point simultaneously, both looking eagerly at Corot.

Under the invisible pressure brought by such gazes, Corot took a deep breath: "I, I don't know much, I only know…

During the battle in Africa three hundred years ago, Mr. Yun He participated as external support in that battle, he had a good relationship with Noah's Ark at that time.

And the process of that battle, when the three Controllers gathered to besiege the Mother, Seeds were secretly observing.

In fact, the whole thing might have been orchestrated by the Seeds."

Chen Nuo raised an eyebrow.

The whole thing orchestrated by the Seeds…

Not surprising!

Because the Noah's Ark Organization itself was a shadow created by the Octopus Monster.

During the whole plan of investigating the Mother and besieging the Mother, how could the Octopus Monster not know, how could it not be involved?

Chen Nuo's voice became a bit hoarse due to excessive tension, he whispered: "Then what?"

"The three Controllers joined forces to encircle the Mother, advancing from the periphery to the place where the Mother was located.

Because the Mother's clone had existed in that region for centuries, the dissipated energy fostered many Ability Users and formed a kind of religious worship. Therefore, the ignorant native Ability Users regarded the Mother Clone as a God. To annihilate the Mother, the periphery needed to be cleared first.

The operation lasted quite a while, and then..."

Chen Nuo took a deep breath: "I am concerned about Yun He, talk about Yun He first."

"What I'm sure of is that Mr. Yun He was initially not a Chosen One for the Seed, at least not before participating in the battle.

But during the battle, he became a Chosen One for the Seed.

And after the battle ended, he was grievously injured and returned to Huaxia... and he wasn't one again.

I don't know the specifics."

Corot added here: "These matters involve the relationship between the Seed and the Chosen One, and even if there are secrets, it's not something I could possibly know."

Corot's last words were very candid, and Chen Nuo nodded, showing belief.

But he quickly shifted his gaze towards the Gray Cat.

"You're a Seed, tell me... is there a way to sever the relationship with the Chosen One?"

The Gray Cat sighed.

Chen Nuo persisted, staring firmly at the Gray Cat.

The Gray Cat slowly replied: "From the perspective of Life Level, the Chosen One's life tier is lower than that of the Seed, so it is impossible for the Chosen One to unilaterally sever this relationship."

Seeing Chen Nuo about to burst with anger, the Gray Cat hurriedly said: "However, Yun He's example can only suggest that maybe... the Seed took the initiative to sever this relationship."

Unfazed, Chen Nuo continued to press: "Then, how can one compel the Seed to voluntarily give up the Chosen One?!"

"...Death."

The Gray Cat's answer left Chen Nuo somewhat disappointed: "The Chosen One faces death."

As Chen Nuo paused, the Gray Cat explained: "The Seed requires the Chosen One because they are the Seed's experimental subjects, moving through the evolutionary process. More crucially, the Chosen One can bring power enhancements to the Seed.

If the Chosen One enters a period of decline, for instance when nearing death, their own strength and power will severely deteriorate, and at this time, the Seed will abandon the Chosen One.

Such events are not uncommon.

The lifespan of humans is limited, even ordinary Controller-level experts can only live for a few hundred years. Higher levels, although they can live longer, are still brief compared to the Seed's lifespan.

So... this situation is bound to happen: when the Chosen One's lifespan is approaching its end, the Seed must abandon them and select others."

Chen Nuo said coldly: "But Yun He is not in that category! Yun He is in his prime!

Don't tell me Yun He was severely injured!

The Seed's ability can grant Life Elements, no matter how severe the injury, the Seed can heal it!

Back then, even when Noah was beaten to death, the Octopus Monster could still bring Nora back to life, bouncing around!"

The Gray Cat shook its head: "That I truly do not know... I'm merely speculating, because... the unilateral severance of the Chosen One relationship is something that I cannot conceive happening.

Chen Nuo, this time I truly did not hide anything from you. Regarding this matter... perhaps you will only learn the answer from the Fourth Seed."

Chen Nuo nodded earnestly: "I hope you're not deceiving me!"

The Gray Cat, helpless, waved its paw: "I know this matter is the one you care about most, so, perhaps I'd hide other things from you, but this matter, if I were to deceive you, you would truly tear into me in the future."

Alright, since the Gray Cat admitted as much, Chen Nuo decided to temporarily believe it.

If the Fourth Seed knows the answer... Chen Nuo's heart froze, then he would surely confront the Fourth Seed!

No matter what, he must uncover the truth behind this!

If Lu Xixi can sever the Chosen One's relationship, then... it would be the result he has tirelessly pursued all along!

Chen Nuo waved his hand: "I understand this matter, now Mr. Corot, please continue."

Corot exhaled, and slowly said:

"In that plan, the Seed was actually watching from the shadows all along, or rather, the three Noah's Ark Controller-level beings were actually guided by the Seed to attack that Mother Clone.

Hmm, in Oriental terms, using others to kill? Or, throwing stones to ask the way?

The Seed, or the Octopus Monster, used the three Controllers as tools to probe the Mother.

At the time, aside from the Octopus Monster, the Fourth Seed also participated in that matter.

I don't know how the two coordinated, or if they acted independently... I'm unsure.

I also don't know the cause.

What I can say is that the Fourth Seed and the Octopus Monster both joined in that African battle.

And the outcome was that the Octopus Monster gained considerable benefits, with significant progress in strength.

Meanwhile, the Fourth Seed retreated in defeat, likely coming away empty-handed."

We suspect that the Octopus Monster schemed against The Fourth Seed, then seized an opportunity to obtain the nutrients of the African Mother Clone, whereas The Fourth Seed might not have gained anything, but at least it's certain that the Octopus Monster gained more than The Fourth Seed.

Later, The Fourth Seed found Antarctica, and it only grew stronger after devouring the power of the Mother there; otherwise, it might have fallen behind early on.

However, the situation in Antarctica is quite complicated... The Fourth Seed seized my body in Antarctica, and left Antarctica using my name—Chen Nuo, you know about this part, so I won't elaborate."

Upon hearing this, Chen Nuo frowned and said, "How do you know so many details about the battle in Africa three hundred years ago?"

Corot shrugged: "I recall I've told you that our Kolo Family has always been one of the core forces in the Noah's Ark Organization, with its own traditions. We once created a kind of Soul Device, equipment infused with spiritual consciousness.

The strong members of the Kolo Family would carry it with them, and if encountered danger outside or unfortunately perished, a trace of consciousness remnants would be left in the Soul Device.

Afterwards, the family would seek them out, and even if the person is dead, as long as the Soul Device is found and brought back, we have ways to extract the consciousness remnants to know what really happened."

Understood, like the black box of an airplane?

Chen Nuo nodded: "And is there anything else?"

Corot looked baffled, shook his head: "I... that's all I know, I don't really understand what use these messages are to you. But truly, that's all that I know."

Chen Nuo sneered, turned to look at the Gray Cat: "Isn't it? If this is all he knows, it seems unnecessary for you to sneak Corot out of Jinling, bring him to Africa to search for the Mother Clone.

So... Gray Cat, do you have any explanation?"

The Gray Cat licked its paws.

Then it glanced at Corot, its eyes showing a hint of regret and helplessness.

"Alright, Chen Xiaoguo.

I had Corot speak first to give you a basic understanding of the battle in Africa three hundred years ago.

Then, I'll add some information based on the battle he spoke of, and you'll understand after listening."

Saying this, the Gray Cat raised a paw: "Firstly, whether it's the Octopus Monster or The Fourth Seed, in that battle, although they were backstage manipulators.

But actually, the benefits they gained in the end were not much, hardly anything at all!"

Chen Nuo frowned: "How do you mean?"

The Gray Cat shook its head: "Isn't it obvious? Just compare the strength between Syd and the Octopus Monster, you'll understand.

Syd devoured a complete Mother Clone, what's Syd's power now?

And the Octopus Monster, if he had really swallowed the Mother in Africa three hundred years ago, or even took most of it.

He wouldn't be only left to be beaten when faced with Syd now.

Moreover, Syd took many years, thousands or even tens of thousands of years to digest a complete Mother Clone, and for this Syd had to stay dormant digesting all the time.

What about the Octopus Monster? Don't forget, the Mother Clone besieged in Africa was from three hundred years ago.

Do you think the Octopus Monster is more powerful than Syd? Syd needs thousands or even tens of thousands of years to digest the energy, while the Octopus Monster needed only three hundred years to completely digest it?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Nuo subconsciously nodded: "Then, why, as a backstage manipulator, did the Octopus Monster fail to seize sufficient benefits?"

"Because... Yun He."

Yun He?

Again Yun He?

Just as Chen Nuo frowned, the Gray Cat, no longer keeping secrets like usual, quickly revealed the answer.

"If the Mother Clone is something the Mother left for us as an Experience Pack and Nutrient Pack... I think this speculation makes sense.

But at the same time, it's also competitive rewards left by the Mother.

The appearance of a Mother Clone isn't evenly distributed to each Seed.

It's more like random, appearing anytime.

And then all Seeds, if they can find it, must compete for it!

The winner finally takes the Nutrient Pack, devours energy, enhances strength, even evolves.

The loser... just dies.

You could say the Mother Clone is a Nutrient Pack.

So, the battle three hundred years ago was also like this.

Only, the Seeds also progressed, understanding how to use humans as pathfinders.

Originally, along the normal track, humans as pathfinders would consume the Mother, even other opposing Seeds.

The Octopus Monster could have waited for the benefits later on.

But Yun He engineered an accident."

"What accident was that you speak of?"

"He poisoned the Nutrient Pack, a poison that is deadly to the Seeds."