I Forged the Myth of the Ancient Overlords
Chapter 632 - 632 631. Eavesdropping on Thoughts_1

Chapter 632: 631. Eavesdropping on Thoughts_1 Chapter 632: 631. Eavesdropping on Thoughts_1 Hearing Lu Ban’s words, Stone suddenly didn’t feel much like joking anymore. No matter whether rice dumplings were sweet or salty, or whether soybean pudding was salty or sweet, they were no match for what Lu Ban had just said.

“In theory, this magnifying glass can hear the thoughts of nearby people. Of course, these thoughts might not necessarily be current, they could be deeply buried in the heart, or even in the subconscious.”

“And in the Foreign Domain, besides humans, there are all sorts of monsters, Evil God’s Kin, those grand beings, Ancient Overlords. If you listen carefully, you can indeed use this device to make contact with those entities.”

Lu Ban explained.

He didn’t know what that Chosen by Gods had done, but judging by the current state of the magnifying glass, it was only a matter of time before the Chosen by Gods fell into madness. His curiosity led him to bear too much knowledge, and ultimately his sanity hit zero. Either he mutated into a monster, or he simply dropped dead on the spot.

If one continued to hold this magnifying glass, it was likely they would soon sit face to face with the deities of the Foreign Domain for a good chat.

As a tool for collecting intelligence, the best method of use was naturally Stone’s, using it only briefly for questioning and investigation.

Of course, for someone like Lu Ban, he could understand some more information through this device. After all, his sanity had already hit zero, it couldn’t get much lower than that.

“So, I’ve just heard the thoughts of everyone in this mansion. Clearly, there’s one extra person. He is neither a servant nor someone we have met.”

Lu Ban said with certainty.

“Who is he? The will of Taoist Crane Cry, or that Byron?”

Stone asked urgently.

At this moment, the day had already broken, but in this ceaseless storm, even daylight could not escape eternal darkness. Candles had to be lit inside the house to see clearly around, and in those corners where candlelight could not reach, it seemed as if monsters were stirring in the shadows.

“That’s not certain. Their inner voices had no obvious distinction, but at least we can be sure that the person who killed Gaude is this individual.”

Lu Ban answered.

Searching for specific murmurs amidst a jumble of signals from Evil Gods was not an easy task. Even if Lu Ban would not be led to any cognitive confusion by these murmurs, if the connection lasted too long and attracted the gaze of some Evil God, then it was game over.

While holding the magnifying glass, it was like a naive boy shouting loudly surrounded by a gang of ferocious, muscle-bound tough guys. It was hard not to attract attention. There was simply no way to refine the operation to eavesdrop specifically on one person’s inner voice without notice.

“That being the case, the happenings in this mansion are probably related to that person as well. He must be intending to complete The Conjuring ritual… The spirit summoned by this Conjuring ritual is likely not Bronning’s soul, but the will of Taoist Crane Cry.”

Shia added.

“Indeed, only by using a soul as a sacrifice can one possibly summon those Sludge Monsters from the Foreign Domain.”

Lu Ban had read “Nine Chapters of the Crane’s Cry Secret Scripture”, and he knew the ritual process for summoning Sludge Monsters by heart.

The specific ritual preparations, and the Pollution caused by the sacrificed soul are necessary to open the pathway between the Foreign Domain. What follows are some titles and incantations related to the deities of the Foreign Domain. It’s not as simple as chanting a few names, in reality, those incantations contain knowledge about the Ancient Overlords. Just listening, feeling, and thinking would subject one to Pollution.

“Taoist Crane Cry has a close connection with the Sludge Monsters. Perhaps it was he who used some method to control those Sludge Monsters, allowing their will to continue on within the mud.”

Lu Ban briefly recounted the events of the Wasteland to Stone and Shia, explaining that those Sludge Monsters were capable of integrating the will of the beings they devoured into their own bodies, to a certain extent mimicking the personalities of their victims.

From this perspective, it might well be that the real Taoist Crane Cry had long been devoured by the Sludge Monster he had summoned himself, leaving behind nothing but a monster masquerading as Taoist Crane Cry.

That’s why Lu Ban said that it doesn’t matter who they are dealing with, whether it’s Taoist Crane Cry or the Sludge Monster, the approach is the same.

“But facing that Sludge Monster, we don’t have any good ways to find it.”

Shia used the Detection Spell again, but for the Sludge Monster, which could mimic perfectly, unless it was attacking someone else, there was no simple way to locate it.

“…If it’s really those… monsters, I might have some methods.”

At this point, Stone raised his hand.

He glanced at Lu Ban and Shia, fell silent for a moment, and after two flashes of lightning, Stone said in a deep voice.

“As you both know, every Chosen by Gods will receive an ‘All-In’ after entering the Silent Lands, which allows them to roll the dice of fate once in their most perilous moment to change their destiny. In addition, every Chosen by Gods will also acquire an ‘Inherent’ ability that matches the profession they have chosen.”

“Just like Mr. Cui Siter’s ‘Mimic Solar Flare,’ which is a powerful revolver.”

He looked at the two of them.

There was no need to mention Lu Ban, the power of the “Testament” had already been demonstrated many times, and although Shia had not spoken clearly, she surely possessed a similar ‘Inherent’ ability.

“As you know, I was exposed to the supernatural, or rather, contaminated by the Foreign Domain even before I became a Chosen by Gods.”

Stone revealed a bitter smile, carrying a hint of helplessness.

He had once lived side by side with the girl who had turned into the Sludge Monster, so it was impossible to say that he hadn’t been contaminated at all. If it weren’t for becoming a Chosen by Gods, Stone might have already succumbed to the madness induced by this alien contamination.

Though there wasn’t much difference now, to be honest.

“So, the ‘Inherent’ ability I acquired in the Silent Lands is also related to that contamination.”

Stone lifted his hand, and in a place out of Shia and Lu Ban’s sight, there appeared a small notebook.

“‘Summer Notes,’ one aspect of my ‘Inherent’ ability, allows me to meticulously track a designated target, provided that I have touched an item related to the target. As long as I have a clue, I can locate the target.”

It seemed that Stone had chosen the profession of ‘Detective,’ different from Cui Siter’s violent detective approach, his ability was truly handy for solving cases.

“This ability isn’t so convenient. For example, right now, to track the Sludge Monster, I need to come into contact with a part of it. It might sound like a moot point, and that’s exactly why I didn’t use this ability right away.”

A bolt of thunder roared, the glow of the lightning illuminated Stone’s profile, plunging half of his face back into shadow.

“However, if we’re sure that this is the work of the Sludge Monster, I now have an idea.”

He said.

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