Transforming Succubus: Almost Doomsday

Mel's eyes gradually became icy:

"Perhaps Lin, as an intermediary, might have special expectations for you pioneers."

"But I won't. I only expect greatness from the strong. Like Celeos, like you, like that person called Huang Miu you brought along."

Mel still didn't know how much Zhou Baiyu knew about the "Holy Sanctuary."

So he simply mentioned Huang Miu by name.

In this world, some believe that demons can purify corruption.

Others believe that purifiers can cleanse corruption. And some think that pioneers can do the same.

But these are all overt moves. Having learned some of the gods' secrets, Mel placed his hope in the "covert moves."

However, this was not the focus of their discussion.

Mel simply wanted Zhou Baiyu to understand—

Moral coercion is useless with me; if you want me to save you, don't sugarcoat it; you have to show real value.

Last time, Zhou Baiyu demonstrated the value of "pleasant interaction" with the rule passengers, and thus he earned the approval of Mel and the train conductor.

This time, Zhou Baiyu was facing even greater trouble; honestly, if it weren't for Lin's sake, if it weren't for the contractual item brought by the train conductor's friendship, Mel would not want to bother with this trouble.

Zhou Baiyu didn't talk to anyone about Huang Miu.

Even when Huang Miu was mentioned, Zhou Baiyu didn't want to bring him up.

At least for now, he hoped that Huang Miu could "become invisible."

Stay well hidden in the Library of Gods, and wait for the right moment when he would meet with Huang Miu again and understand everything.

For now, Zhou Baiyu needed to thoroughly understand the details of this mission from Mel.

"Senior, no matter what your plans are, having more helpers is always good. Although you might not think highly of us pioneers, we can still be of aid to you."

Essentially, Mel didn't look down on all pioneers.

To purify corruption, all available power must be utilized.

But pioneers are special.

Pioneers cannot stay permanently in the Advanced World; after completing their mission, they turn into ordinary people and return to an ordinary world.

In Mel's view, this was a fatal weakness of the pioneers.

Essentially, pioneers are like "renting" some kind of power.

Once the call is over, it has to be returned. Purely a tool. In Mel's view, pioneers are true "pawns," even more so than demons or the corrupt kind.

Because of the weakness of renting power, pioneers have already been attacked by "us" twice, and both times the pioneers nearly faced extinction.

Now, it was the third time.

Of course, there are exceptional individuals like Zhou Baiyu, but ultimately, pioneers are a substandard product.

Only the Son of the Sanctuary is perfect.

Although Mel thought this, he still had expectations for Zhou Baiyu.

"Your mission this time is extremely dangerous. I will leave some tools."

"These tools are personally mutated by me, and can also be considered some of my treasures. But once a mutator surpasses the fourth rank and mutates items, his personal aura becomes very apparent on the items."

"For example, you have Lin's notebook, though I don't know where it is hidden, but I can feel another mutator's aura."

"The more powerful the item, the more exaggerated this aura. Thus, divine artifacts all require a master."

"I tell you this because I can offer you only a little. Otherwise, if your opponents this time recognize them, the Oddity Train will also face some trouble."

"The value you have shown so far is worth some risk for me, but not worth a great risk. Do you understand?"

Zhou Baiyu nodded, Mel really was a person... fair, just, and holy.

All conversations and negotiations are based on stakes.

At this moment, Zhou Baiyu's body suddenly changed, becoming more robust and handsome. His clothing also transformed.

He transformed from Zhou Baiyu into Jiang Xianwu.

This also meant that he had arrived in the Advanced World.

Zhou Baiyu was also curious; his performance must have been very good, otherwise, he wouldn't have received such a treasure as the friendship of the train conductor.

But even so, Mel implicitly emphasized something—she doesn't consider it worth taking risks for him.

This indicated that the enemy he was about to face this time was exceptionally powerful.

"Senior, let's not beat around the bush. Just tell me, where might I die this time?"

Mel found that this junior was quite optimistic. She spoke in a low voice:

"Pantheon, headquarters."

Damn!

These five words struck like a thunderbolt.

Actually, during the second defense mode, Zhou Baiyu had sensed that the escalation in difficulty was somewhat unreasonable, almost heading directly towards world destruction.

So much so that he felt that the third time seemed relatively mild in comparison.

Now he was sure that the third time was far more difficult than the second.

Because purifying the source of contamination was as difficult as reaching the heavens.

Pantheon headquarters.

Although he had never been there, Zhou Baiyu could feel the weight of these words.

This was truly entering a dragon's den and a tiger's lair.

"Truly... outrageous. No wonder you looked at me as if I were a dead man. It's tough for you too, considering the situation, still willing to help and giving it a try. It seems you and Sister Lin really have a good relationship."

Mel did not speak.

But it seemed she tacitly agreed with Zhou Baiyu's words.

Her attitude was now more about doing a favor for an old friend, allowing her disciple a chance to struggle before death.