Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1503: Chapter 1498: Human Pillar (Part 7)

Demigods calculated the distance precisely, only slightly tearing open a gap, and found a new pathway.

Understanding the development with this perspective seems excessively optimistic.

In Fu Qian’s judgment, he inclined towards Aike opening a few more gaps to discover more paths.

The current situation for the two was clearly not a simple labyrinth corridor, more like being trapped in a mass of soggy flesh.

If you want to bore holes inside, you can have as many as you wish.

”Indeed, it’s not optimistic.”

Facing the standing and contemplating Aike, Fu Qian nodded, helping her reach a conclusion.

”...Even more bizarre than imagined.”

Under his influence, Demigod Aike also took a deep breath, regaining her ability to speak.

It seemed she didn’t unintentionally step inside, clearly not naive enough to think pulling a thread would easily reveal a secret passage.

”It seems we’re trapped by this endless path... Should try to walk outside instead.”

”Don’t be so optimistic.”

Faced with Aike’s regret over her action strategy, Fu Qian waved his hand indicating there’s no need to blame herself.

”I think even if you walk outside, it’s just that the way of endless path will be different.”

...

”So, what do you think we should do next?”

Guidance from Expert Fu never required a second phrase.

Depictions of overly cold realities successfully making Aike pause briefly, even wanting to see his insight into the next step.

”The crying sound is getting louder, perception is being suppressed.”

Faced with the challenge, Fu Qian naturally took charge, listing the current problems.

”And the changes on your arm seem to be also understood as being eroded by this place, staying here obviously is quite dangerous.”

”Makes sense, but then there’s a question, why aren’t you eroded—”

Aike’s question suddenly stopped, watching the display of the opponent’s right hand.

Among the index and middle fingers, strands of eerie dark green seemingly seep from beneath the skin, forming a stark contrast with other areas.

”This is the part that was shredded just now, and has grown anew.”

Fu Qian explained casually, yet was remarkably composed in the face of such a scene.

”Starting from the weak parts of the body, quietly changing, it’s still very much in line with my perception of certain dark forces.”

”You seem quite experienced...”

Aike seemed unsure of what to comment further, praising without much emotional investment.

”Somewhat.”

Fu Qian replied politely.

This wasn’t nonsense, not long ago the erosion from Alarakir almost entirely followed the same principles.

”Good... and then?”

Aike obviously wasn’t prepared to dwell on this topic.

”Then in such a countdown situation, it’s even impossible to determine what encounters will occur by continuing on.”

”Indeed.”

”And by comparison, there is one direction actually somewhat more certain.”

Fu Qian changed the topic, pointing behind.

”...Are you suggesting we return the way we came?”

Instantly grasping his meaning, Aike frowned.

”It’s hard to say that the way we came hasn’t changed, but given the current situation, as long as we don’t actively open up new routes, at least on the surface it appears normal.”

Fu Qian nodded.

”So choosing a path we’ve already walked increases the chance of escape... but it’s just for you.”

...

”What do you mean? Where are you going?”

The final twist was overly shocking, clearly unexpected to Aike.

”Of course I continue onward.”

Fu Qian displayed an air of inevitability, gesturing towards the road ahead.

”It sounds logical but you’re not applying the conclusion to yourself?”

Coldly laughing, Aike seemed curious about Fu Qian’s explanation.

”You were the one asking, naturally, the analysis applied to your situation.”

Fu Qian showed no sign of feeling anything amiss.

”It will slightly differ for me.”

”What difference?”

”I am too weak.”

...

Aike remained silent, while Fu Qian pointed at his own face, speaking eloquently.

”Considering the difference in ranking, you might have room for maneuver, but for me, a straightforward charge might be a better option.”

”Without trump cards, most prudent strategies spell slow death, I don’t think I have that chance... Time is tight.”

Upon finishing casually, Fu Qian showed no interest in observing Aike’s reaction, directly gesturing farewell.

”Wait.”

But barely taking a few steps, a drifting figure had already closed in.

”I’m not sure of your true motives, but clearly you don’t know the Night Watchman as much as you think.”

Already overtaking Fu Qian by a bit, Aike’s voice was cold and resolute.

”What makes you think I would go out again?”

...

Was the effect this good, seeing how even if something just jumped out later, it seemed unnecessary for him to act.

Admiring the demigod’s strong resolve, Fu Qian praised inwardly.

Earlier remarks were quite provocative, but for him, motivating the demigod to continue being a tool wasn’t the sole intent.

As for spending time for idle talks to reach the initial purpose—

”Concerning the Larea Royal Family’s new offspring, what worries does the Night Watchman have?”

Quickly catching up, Fu Qian casually inquired.

”Why do you ask this?”

For a moment, even Aike, who had just built up resolve, seemed to manifest a slight hesitation in steps.

”Respected Night Watchers with demigods paying respects, obviously could be interpreted as the old Royal Family still has some sway, but your dissatisfaction towards not meeting the little one seems unusually large.”

Fu Qian, however, kept his eyes on the road.

”Forcing me to suspect your main motive for attending this banquet.”

”This sparsely populated ancient bloodline, what kind of risk might the newborn heir contain? Necessitating slight surveillance by the Night Watchman?”

”I suddenly feel... once matters are settled, you may need to return with me briefly.”

Following the longest silence yet, Aike finally spoke slowly.

”Thank you for your kind words.”

”...Do you know why the Larea Royal Family refers to their bloodline as Divine Beings?”

After some pleasantries, Demigod Aike finally acknowledged Fu Qian’s suspicion, deciding to share a long-kept secret to address the current predicament.

”Isn’t it divine rule bestowed? Wanting to govern a region, such a term seems more fitting.”

”Indeed, but there are many families like that, yet only this one is worthy of the Divine Being title.”

Casually opening another door in front, Aike sighed lightly.

”Besides powerful strength, historically, the High-level Extraordinary from this family shared a common trait, which was lack of an ascension process, as if at some point a divine being directly incarnated onto them, choosing him to be king.”