Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1455: Chapter 1453: Artificial Existence Core (23)

The hostage suddenly threatened the terrorists with the rescue personnel.

Everything happened in a flash, and with the appearance of the only injured person, the situation’s complexity escalated exponentially.

As elites in the Supernatural Realm, although under the influence of the frost version of the Decree Residue, the remaining two Night Watchmen seemed to have tenaciously grasped the essence of the current circumstances.

At the same time, from Fu Qian’s observation, they seemed somewhat wishing they hadn’t realized it.

After all, just discovering a problem without the strength to resolve it is truly not a pleasant feeling.

Especially when the unfazed criminal at this moment is watching with interest, as if anticipating the enforcers’ reactions.

”Save the people first...”

Under this additional psychological pressure, the Night Watchmen finally made a decision.

And unsurprisingly, it was a conservative approach.

With a command, the one surrounded by electric arcs leapt to the side of the injured person, dragging him a further distance away.

The last remaining one held a short knife for cover, keeping an eye on the old woman who just attacked.

The reason Fu Qian wasn’t being monitored was simple; the figure was excessively enigmatic.

Even catching it out of the corner of one’s eye seemed to amplify that icy sensation on the consciousness level, pushing one toward the Abyss of losing resistance.

”No wound, and no special marks... Can you hear me?”

In this response, he quickly received a message from his teammate.

It even sounded like that terrifying blow earlier didn’t cause substantial harm—

”Something’s... not right...”

Unfortunately, in almost an instant, this shred of optimism was mercilessly shattered.

The injured, somewhat recovering from his daze, displayed a strange expression on his face and muttered in an even stranger tone.

And his body was curling in a way normal people wouldn’t, subtly proving his statement.

...

There was a kind of prefrontal lobotomy-like elegance.

The scene in his vision also again confirmed Fu Qian’s judgment.

The earlier critique was certainly not without basis.

The giant claw was not just visually impressive, it could even be called a kind of elegant destruction.

It bypassed the vulgarity of flying flesh, directly damaging the essence of existence.

The reason for the latter’s sense of discord was simple—the giant claw passed through, and with the essence of the corresponding part torn apart, the flesh and blood tissue still remained.

And this part’s relationship with the original body instantly became delicate.

In some sense, it could be understood as a severed body that should have died being partially completed by flesh and blood not belonging to itself.

This temporarily maintained blood circulation and basic physiological operation... but only temporarily.

It can be completely believed that with time, this Frankenstein-like essence will firmly manifest.

And the reason this could be quickly determined, besides sensitivity, actually also came from extensive experience.

As an expert in Flesh Power, Fu Qian had experienced multiple disabilities.

The only consolation was that this elegant destruction did not trigger the spread of contamination.

Targeting the wounded immediately and activating the Clear Dream Ring separately didn’t reveal any resistance to the Dream.

...

”Don’t move, we’ll take you back now.”

Although unable to understand the changes happening to the team member, the leading Night Watchman clearly didn’t doubt the authenticity of this reaction.

Supporting the already unsteady body, he quickly made a decision, even while speaking, he suppressed the strange gaze at Fu Qian.

”The situation here is beyond our control, we need to report back first.”

Swallowing one’s pride and acknowledging others’ strengths, such words from the proud Night Watchmen were not easy.

But it was an undeniable fact.

An ordinary person showing no signs of anomaly suddenly became a massive threat.

With just one blow, such severe damage was caused even with prior preparation.

Not to mention a profound criminal waiting in the wings.

Avoiding risking team members’ lives, they decisively acknowledged that the greatest value for the three of them was to take back their experiences and ensure the wounded’s survival.

This reaction indicated Los’ Night Watchmen had a practical internal culture.

Even in dialogue, Fu Qian’s gaze might have been a subtle way to reveal plans, conveniently allowing the criminal to consider options.

Unfortunately, the latter didn’t even acknowledge this implicit compromise, keeping his gaze fixed on the recently vicious hostage.

The old woman, after delivering that elegant strike, made no further moves.

...

Uh—

Fu Qian didn’t have to wait long, the slightly eerie stalemate lasted only a few breaths before the old woman shifted her stance.

With a moan as if waking from a dream, her body went limp, nearly collapsing to the ground.

This movement certainly drew attention, but neither Fu Qian nor the Night Watchmen showed any intention of aiding the elderly with respect.

It’s truly unfortunate.

At that moment, Fu Qian was quite clear that the old woman had completely emerged from the ”sleepwalking.”

And with this change, the Transcendent had departed.

Even facing his clear hostility, the other party ultimately didn’t take another bite.

Having seen the earlier victim’s example, Fu Qian had considered not dodging, attempting to experience more from that elegant interaction.

Unfortunately, such intention was ultimately in vain.

”She’s no longer a threat, you might consider taking her back.”

Almost simultaneously, Fu Qian turned to the cautious Night Watchmen, not only responding but even offering a suggestion.

The work injury personnel in his hands showed an increasingly apparent stitched feeling, now very much in need of professional treatment.

Take her back together...

Behind this brief suggestion, the implications were undoubtedly substantial, at least the most immediate one being that the criminal appeared to have no intention of stopping the enforcers from leaving.

But why... what are his true motives?

As the objective seemed achieved, the Night Watchmen unconsciously looked around, pondering their original mission objective for the trip.

And in the absence of an opportunity to search beforehand, what they might have missed.

”...Let’s go.”

Despite their many thoughts, the Night Watchmen didn’t express them; instead, they presented their attitude most directly.

The old woman, still a bit confused, was immediately assisted, the four splitting into pairs, quietly retreating.

Of course, they didn’t know, even when Fu Qian remained alone in the office, he didn’t excavate anything.

Because the planned gain was already achieved.

Fu Qian never expected Lek to leave anything special in the original office location.

The focus of this trip was always to spur the Night Watchmen and ensure they brought back the information.