After being stunned for a while, Sasa came back to her senses.

"Professor, how did you know this... term?"

Even now, Sasa found it hard to imagine that the answer they had been searching for was right beside them all along.

Who could have thought that an old professor specializing in Abyssal ecology would know the true origins of Yan Luo's abilities!

Li Jiongming smiled, without explaining to Sasa why he knew Yan Luo was a 'Saint', and instead changed the topic: "Sasa, seeing your reaction, I assume you know what the term 'Saint' represents, then you must also know how 'Engraving' came about, right?"

Sasa replied, "It's passed down from our ancestors."

"That's right, it was passed down from our ancestors," Li Jiongming nodded slightly, "but not all engravings are inherited from our ancestors; some engravings we designed and created ourselves. Since we've managed to find Engravings, it shouldn't be surprising to know that a power called 'Saint' exists in this world, is it?"

Indeed, according to the elves' sayings, in ancient times on Blue Star, Saints were the leaders of humans, so if they could find Engravings, detecting the presence of Saints is not something incomprehensible.

Sasa suddenly understood but was puzzled once again, "Since you know the existence of Saints, why, after Yan Luo exposed his abilities, did neither you nor those who knew of the Saint's existence step forward to indicate the source of Yan Luo's power?"

Li Jiongming shook his head, helplessly: "Sasa, you misunderstood. Although we know 'Saints', we don't know the specific abilities Saints have. Moreover, in those stories passed down, aside from Saints, there is also the existence of 'Samurai'. Some stories describe a deep relationship between Samurai and Saints, but in other stories, Samurai seem to be independent of Saints, so we cannot ascertain whether Yan Luo is a 'Saint' or a 'Samurai'."

Sasa was taken aback, realizing that Li Jiongming did not actually confirm Yan Luo's true abilities, only feigned interest.

After a moment of silence, Sasa asked perplexedly, "Since you know the origins of Engraving, shouldn't you also know that in the past, the Abyss approached Blue Star, and was later cut off by our ancestors? Why haven't you made these things public?"

"What good would it do to make it public? If people knew that the Abyss had descended upon Blue Star, and Blue Star had severed contacts with the Abyss, how would they view the decisions of our ancestors? Would anyone feel despair over it? After all, we did experience a peak period like the sun at its zenith, only one step away from reaching the stars."

Speaking of this, Li Jiongming sighed deeply, "Then the Abyss descended, shattering our beautiful dream, making us realize the fundamental rules of this world are cruel, and that all goodness has an expiration date. Sasa, with your mind, you should be able to imagine how much turmoil revealing such truths would cause Blue Star, and how many would become Abyssal Believers."

Sasa indeed could imagine such a future, so she remained silent.

The United Government needs a stable Blue Star to maintain its rule, so it also wouldn't allow Abyssal Believers who know these truths to spread messages.

Now is the information age, the United Government holding the power of information can block any information it wishes to block.

The matter of Abyssal Believers is too complex, not something that can be easily resolved.

Pressing her lips together, Sasa didn't bring up the troubling topic again, instead asking: "Professor, do you know what abilities Saints possess?"

Li Jiongming nods and says: "Ancient texts record, 'Receive Saint's Blood, power grows daily', meaning after accepting a Saint's blood, one's strength can be enhanced."

"That's wrong," Sasa sighed.

Although Li Jiongming knows about 'Saints', his understanding of Saints clearly comes from ancient texts.

After so many years of transmission, many words have lost their original meanings.

Sasa revealed the characteristics of Yan Luo's blood, and Li Jiongming suddenly realized, muttering to himself: "So that's how it is..."

They misunderstood the ancient texts.

Afterward, Li Jiongming and Sasa talked about many things.

He told Sasa that initially, not many knew about the origins of Engraving and the existence of 'Saints'; it was only circulated within academic circles, gradually spreading until the United Government took control of the information, at which point the spreading halted.

The first Abyssal Believers were born around that time.

Many people couldn't understand the origins of 'Samurai'. After Yan Luo's abilities were exposed, Li Jiongming received contacts from some old friends because Yan Luo's presence awakened their old memories, and they couldn't help but discuss.

According to ancient texts, the abilities Yan Luo displayed resembles 'Samurai', and at that time, many speculated Samurai might have no relation to Saints, since Yan Luo gained his abilities from bathing in demon's blood—perhaps 'Saint's Blood' refers to bathing in demon's blood during a holy ceremony.

However, some insisted on the original view that the creation of Samurai requires Saint's Blood, arguing that the explanation of 'bathing in demon's blood during a holy ceremony' is too far-fetched.

Until now, from Sasa's reaction, Li Jiongming confirmed Yan Luo is a 'Saint', and Samurai need Saint's Blood to be created.

Even Engravers, once obtaining Saint's Blood, can spontaneously possess superfpower that absorbs Magic Power.

Unfortunately, Li Jiongming knows less about 'Saints' than Sasa.

However, he does have a friend who has been deeply researching this matter.

Li Jiongming, after all, is not a true expert in researching this ancient history; his main focus is studying Abyssal ecology. If Sasa and Yan Luo want more stories about ancient times, they can find his friend.

—Professor Ximen Tiesuan in Celestial Sea University's archaeology.

Upon hearing Li Jiongming mention him, Sasa immediately recalled this person.

No other way, the name is just too memorable.

She also heard of the story behind Professor Ximen's name—Professor Ximen Tiesuan has a brother and a sister, named Golden Lock and Silver Key. When he was born, his parents couldn't think of a matching name, so they chose 'Iron Bolt'.

In Celestial Sea City, perhaps she could get help from Li Xinyue...

"After saying so much, what's your true intention for coming to see me this time?" Li Jiongming squinted at Sasa.

Sasa snapped back to reality and said: "I'd like to invite you, Professor, to join our team and help us fight against Abyssal Believers!"

Li Jiongming laughed, "So it's like that. Your team is founded by Yan Luo, right? Linking everyone with 'Saint's Blood'. Besides that kid Yan Luo, no one could be as fervently eager to eliminate the Abyss, believing that Abyssal Believers must be eliminated first before tackling the Abyss itself."

Sasa nodded, "You're right, Professor; this team was indeed founded by Yan Luo. He didn't initially think of creating a team; his idea was to gather a group of people to help him break the technology blockade looming over Blue Star People, then seek a way to eliminate the Abyss himself. But unexpectedly, the existence of Abyssal Believers was exposed to him, conveniently making dealing with Abyssal Believers his short-term goal.

"You know the atmosphere of Crimson No.2; we've turned it into our logistics base. Next step, we plan to advance into Lingquan City."

Li Jiongming waved his hand, "No need to say more, I will join. I've wanted to deal with Abyssal Believers for a long time, but just lacked the ability to challenge them."

Anyone who isn't an Abyssal Believer, upon learning of their group's existence and the chaos they've caused, will surely want to eliminate them.

Having received Li Jiongming's definite answer, Sasa breathed a sigh of relief.

This meant she completed the task Wu Zechuan gave her.

"Then, I'm heading back."

Sasa stood up, "I'll convey your response to Chairman Wu; regarding what we will do next, Chairman Wu should inform you."

Indeed, Wu Zechuan is also one of theirs.

Li Jiongming took a deep look at Sasa, waving his hand, "Go on, take an early rest, don't stay up."

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