The highest leaders of the Silence Bookstore are three elderly men revered as the "Elders."

They are also the oldest, have the longest lifespan, the most extensive knowledge, and the deepest strength among all the members of the Silence Bookstore.

The three of them make all the major decisions for the Silence Bookstore.

Of course.

For hundreds of years, the Silence Bookstore has rarely dealt with significant matters.

But when something requires the decisions of the three, they would convene the Elders' Council to decide how to handle it.

They are jokingly referred to as the three giants by everyone in the Silence Bookstore.

However, these three rarely interfere with the normal operations of the bookstore, and given the current situation, there's seldom a need for constant supervision, so they often busy themselves with personal matters, without any airs.

However.

Since the arrival of the strange man whose body was covered in spores and vines growing from within, the peace of the Silence Bookstore was disturbed.

The entire Silence Bookstore was put under lockdown.

And the strange man was delivered to the Wisdom Hall with the highest level of security protection.

The Silence Bookstore consists of three halls.

Wisdom, Courage, Hope.

Each hall has a statue of a deity, and in the Wisdom Hall, it's the statue of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom.

At this moment, in front of the statue.

An elderly man, in his twilight years, is sitting cross-legged in front of the deity, holding a book that looks very historical.

In front of him is a pool of water.

Pure Spiritual Qi continuously bubbles up from the pool, showing that it's indeed a Spiritual Spring.

However, this Spiritual Spring.

Is somewhat different from the one at the foot of the Tai Mai Ancient Tree in Baiyu's Scholar Space; the feeling they give people is completely different.

Soon.

The man covered with plant spores was carried into the Wisdom Hall.

Several other powerful members of the Silence Bookstore also came along.

"Book Elder, this is the investigator we sent out last month…"

One looked at the man on the ground, writhing in pain, with spores and vines continuously emerging from his body, with anger and pity in his eyes.

Everyone had lived at the Silence Bookstore for so many years, and practically knew each other.

Seeing his companion in such a state of living hell, he felt tormented inside.

Book Elder.

This is one of the three giants of the Silence Bookstore.

Because he always had a book in his hand, and being the guardian of the Wisdom Hall, he got this name.

"Is this... a Polluter? It's been a millennium since one has appeared."

Book Elder carefully examined the man lying on the stretcher.

A faint light film surrounded him, apparently a kind of isolating Spirit Technique, preventing anyone from touching the body covered with vines.

"It should be a Polluter; we're not sure, that's why we came to you, Book Elder. If it is indeed a Polluter, what should we do?"

Someone asked urgently. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Book Elder frowned: "Don't rush, I will try placing him in the Wisdom Spiritual Spring."

After saying this.

With a wave of his hand.

The Spiritual Spring in the pool rolled out like a water dragon, wrapping around and pulling the man into the pool.

Sizzle.

As if a hot brand was plunged into the pool.

Masses of Spiritual Water steam rose, and large patches of green toxic mist emerged, which Book Elder with a wave of his hand, rolled back into the pool.

After several such rounds of purification, the green toxic mist completely disappeared.

The vines and filth on the man's body were also dissolved by the pool water.

His terrifying wounds gradually healed in the Spiritual Spring, but unfortunately, though his consciousness returned, his life was evidently at its end.

He was lifted out again by Book Elder and maintained with Healing Spirit Technique to keep him alive for a moment.

"Tell us what happened."

Although Book Elder's face remained unchanged, it was clear he was suppressing anger in his eyes.

"It's the Green Mother…"

The man rasped, his mouth widened, murmuring: "The Green Mother has moved, those Evil Gods have started to act.

The Polluter army, the Polluters of the Green Mother, have begun to march from the Spirit Realm, aiming to capture the Canglan Star before the spiritual essence disappears.

The Dark Realm of the Spirit Realm, Longevity Realm, No Darkness Realm, Nu Sha Realm…

In these places, there are Evil Gods in action.

The Green Mother, Mirage King, these deities hidden in the Tidal World by taking advantage of the Spirit Realm's closure; once the spiritual essence on Canglan Star disappears, they will inevitably be found by the outside deities… The Stone Origin God, once exiled, will not let such opportunities to gain power pass."

The Stone Origin God is notorious for devouring spiritual sources.

These matters.

Are essentially no secret in the Silence Bookstore.

The Evil Gods hiding in the fallen Divine Country of the Stone Origin God, various Tidal Worlds, and dark corners of the Spirit Realm; once caught by the Stone Origin God, have only the path of being devoured of their spiritual source.

Of course.

Powerful Evil Gods might win, but when reaching the deity level, who wants to gamble with those madmen?

"The Polluter army, I suppose... does it mean a new round of divine wars is about to begin?"

Book Elder frowned.

This matter.

Although it was anticipated at the Silence Bookstore, it came too swiftly.

After finishing the above words, the man had reached his limit; his life force rapidly diminished, and he began to wither like a flower.

It was as if all his Essence, Qi, and Spirit were drained.

This is the fate of every creature infected by pollution spores; during the last divine war, Book Elder witnessed the potency of pollution spores.

"Book Elder, what should we do now?"

A person from the Silence Bookstore asked.

Book Elder frowned, pondered for a while, and said: "Convene the Elders' Council. After discussing with the other two, report to the deities about this matter and have them issue a Divine Oracle."

This indeed seems to be the best solution for now.

Soon.

The entire Silence Bookstore mobilized; apart from Book Elder, who stayed in the Wisdom Hall, the other two were not there.

But Book Elder quickly contacted them.

In front of Qingya Residence.

Wang Da, who had been enduring with difficulty on the path, just a step away from the bamboo door, suddenly stopped.

He was drenched in sweat, with blood oozing from every pore.

Yet he still relied on physical strength to push forward without using any extraordinary methods.

"Alas, it seems I still won't meet you this time."

Wang Da sighed, showing a bitter smile, then withdrew a step, out of the bamboo house's boundary, glanced deeply at it, before his body gradually turned transparent, disappearing at the mountain top.

The cold wind blew.

Little Qing sat nearby, a hint of puzzlement in her eyes.

Clearly about to succeed; why suddenly give up?

Bam.

At this moment.

The bamboo house door opened, and a woman with a cold expression stepped out: "Damn, knew this guy lacked perseverance. Little Qing, go bring that guy here."

"Yes, Master."

Little Qing suppressed a laugh, heading towards another small bamboo house.