Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2484: Chapter 2479: The Missing Reason

Something seems off about the atmosphere.

Isn’t there more than one scientific research institution that was annihilated in the Sea of Ashes? Is the academic atmosphere too intense?

Words like notes, calculations, and fallen point easily sketch out the image of a professional stargazing institution, including the negative effects imposed on oneself, which are of a similar category.

Besides having personally verified their formidable power, another point is that these jellyfish have a characteristic of exploding at the slightest touch.

The first one was slightly better, suspecting itself of being an unlawful entity before acting. The second one was essentially like a landmine, reacting to stimuli at any time or place.

If Kaldora and the others had encountered such circumstances back then, it’s hard to imagine they could have escaped unscathed.

Of course, they indeed didn’t escape unscathed; it’s just that the specific circumstances were somewhat different, and Kaldora’s revelations didn’t include any information in that regard.

It’s no wonder it’s a place of interest to the Academy alumni; the Sea of Ashes is certainly extraordinary.

As for myself, it shouldn’t be difficult to decide what to do next—now that the fallen point has been located, could it be around here?

Regardless of whether the information provided by the second Brain Jellyfish is true or false, such an exaggerated concept seems impossible to overlook.

Considering the concept of the Fallen Angel, could it be that the angel’s head was broken when it fell to the ground?

This means that everything I need to find from before has now been integrated.

Now the only question is where to look.

All along, Fu Qian has genuinely been helping to search, but unfortunately, not even a note or a scrap of paper has been found—

”Excuse me, how do you get to the fallen point?”

However, in front of polite individuals, these are all minor issues.

After piercing through two walls and a door, and once transforming again into an unstoppable force, Fu Qian stood next to another brain-shaped jellyfish, earnestly asking for directions.

...

It seems like I might not even need to ask. Just following the jellyfish might lead to some discoveries.

Just like the first two, the reason I found this place was because I sensed I was being watched again.

The jellyfish, looking like former scientific researchers, almost seemed like a guiding light in the ruins.

Although this light is somewhat dazzling.

”The fallen point...”

The third one appeared even more tranquil than the previous two. Facing the keyword uttered by Fu Qian, its first response was to slowly repeat it.

”No one should go there, it’s very dangerous.”

What followed was even more astonishing, once again confirming that the fallen point had indeed been found, albeit with a tone full of admonition.

”What place around here isn’t dangerous? There are several critical data points in my notes that need verification, and I feel it’s very necessary to take a look.”

Logically speaking, the duration of the Burial Scroll has almost been half expended, yet Fu Qian didn’t rush but instead naturally engaged in conversation, indicating that since coming to the Sea of Ashes, life and death were never a concern.

”It’s different, it’s more dangerous there... That’s also why we’ve sealed it off.”

The logic is quite sound as well. The third Stargazer, facing Fu Qian’s skepticism, continued to assert its point, maintaining a calm tone.

Not only found it but also trying to control it? Quite competent it seems.

”Doesn’t that mean all our efforts were in vain? If we don’t confront it, how can we find a solution? So, what exactly is the nature of this danger?”

For a moment, Fu Qian listened and was inwardly impressed, not blinking as he continued his persuasive rhetoric.

”I don’t know...”

Yet, the next moment, the response from the third one was somewhat perplexing.

...

Don’t know?

Knowing it’s dangerous but not knowing where the danger lies? This sounds like more than just the source of the ashes.

The response from the other party is indeed somewhat enigmatic, almost feeling logically contradictory.

”It’s very dangerous, our calculated results are not mistaken...”

The third Stargazer even continued to emphasize, proving Fu Qian heard correctly.

”But when we attempt to deduce the specific forms of the errors, we never reach an answer...”

By the end, it was somewhat melancholic, seemingly able to feel the pain of having reached a dead end.

”Doesn’t that mean we should engage with it and see?”

Fu Qian, however, grew increasingly intrigued as he listened, casually suggesting.

”You’re right... It’s so simple, why didn’t we do that?”

An even more astonishing scene unfolded, as the third Brain Jellyfish paused because of this suggestion before speaking again.

Though its words might sound a bit quirky at first, Fu Qian could genuinely feel the sincerity within at that moment.

The other party seemed truly moved, unable to comprehend why such a simple thing wasn’t done.

”Strange, why? The reasoning seems missing as well...”

Even when there’s no way out, the thoughts were clearly becoming intense.

”Perhaps the answer can be found at the fallen point?”

Fu Qian had reason to suspect that soon he would be compelled to gaze at the starry sky again, and casually provided a thought.

”...You’re right, I’ll take you there.”

The effect was so remarkable that the third Stargazer not only listened immediately but also directly offered to lead the way.

”It’s right at the twelve-faced hourglass.”

...

Isn’t that too courteous?

As soon as the words were spoken, the third one had already drifted forward, truly taking on the guise of a guide.

Although it was a polite reciprocation, the smooth progress was unbelievably so, leaving Fu Qian deeply impressed by the scholarly integrity.

The jellyfish gave the impression of being remnants of the former stargazers’ obsessions, but it was clear that little was left.

Even so, their response to academic questions remained relatively sensitive, with a pursuit of knowledge that was moving.

Driven by this instinct, the third one not only acted as a guide but even shared the key markers.

Even if the guiding didn’t pan out later, he had one more reference for searching—hmm?

Yet, just when the situation seemed entirely favorable, an unexpected turn occurred.

Suddenly, some familiar pulsation occurred in the body of the third Brain Jellyfish, accompanied by the flickering of its luminescence.

Such a thing? Has it become an Earth-bound Spirit that can’t maintain stability when away from its original position?

Naturally, knowing this was a sign of the jellyfish’s annihilation, Fu Qian sighed yet smoothly distanced himself.

”What kind of danger...”

Sure enough, at the next moment, the brain region was already flickering with starlight.

The last sound from the third one harbored an obsession with a previous question.

Such steadfast dedication was moving.

As the sole recipient, Fu Qian felt the weight on his shoulders grow a few pounds heavier.

It was indeed even heavier; at that moment, he could clearly feel the deformation of his bones.

Is that even possible?

The reason is simple; the force of division from the Stars Association on his shoulder had already tripled.

Distancing himself in such a manner seemed to have no effect on avoiding it.