Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1218: Chapter 1216: The Bamboo Stick Insects of the Night Holy City (24)

Fu Qian was never blindly optimistic.

If everything were to develop in the worst direction, he would likely confront an Ancient Deity face-to-face.

And the likely purpose of the other party would be to take control of him and then wipe out his SAN Points.

In this situation, becoming a Pseudo-Divine Being would undoubtedly be an extremely effective artifact.

The only problem is that the duration of this artifact is limited, so when to use it becomes a difficult question.

Fortunately, Fu Qian has always been good at tackling difficult questions, and he had determined the answer early on—the moment of first contact.

Although what the Indigo Witch said seemed reasonable, in reality this is definitely not an issue of putting good steel to best use.

Even after successfully advancing to the Second Phase by integrating traits, there is still a considerable gap compared to a fully intact Ancient Deity.

Of course, Fu Qian knew that what was in front of him was just a projection, but the problem is that you can’t predict when the other party will become real.

If he doesn’t use it at the first moment of close confrontation, he likely won’t get another chance to do so.

“Hehe, deliberately using this kind of vocabulary, are you trying to enrage me?”

Facing the accusation, the Indigo Witch appeared to have not the slightest bit of anger.

Of course, the tone words she added could not be discerned to carry any joy either.

“I never thought that a Superior Being who has lived for who knows how many years would be very lively.”

She repeated what Fu Qian had just said.

“Your words and actions seem to be contradictory again, you know well that emotions, for me, are more about performance, yet you think I’d be weakened in judgment by mockery like those who perished at your hands?”

“Though you are indeed very good at doing this.”

…

“Thanks for the compliment, I’ve been to some messy places recently and received a bit of pollution, that’s all.”

In response to the Indigo Witch’s comment, Fu Qian did not hide his sense of honor at all.

This was the recognition of a Divine Being, and there was no motive for flattering him, so the value of it was indeed considerable.

To express his gratitude, when he made his acceptance speech, he even purposefully used a contradictory approach again—on the one hand, he took mockery as a great honor, on the other, he suggested it was due to pollution he had received.

“You don’t seem to treasure this last precious time, I believe you must have many questions, but you have not asked at all.”

Yet facing Fu Qian’s remarks, the Indigo Witch briefly kept silent without comment, and directly changed the subject.

“This is not like your usual style.”

It seems she had sensed it.

Fu Qian was not sure at first whether his implicit gratitude had been conveyed, but this change of topic made him decisively understand that the other party perceived the elegance of music from the plucked string, and felt there was no need to continue this aspect of communication as it had been very satisfactory.

“I didn’t ask because you would tell me.”

Quite satisfied, Fu Qian did not beat around the bush in response to the Indigo Witch’s question.

“So, I can also answer your question now.”

“I am very clear about why you appeared here.”

“In theory, we have no friendship and there is no need for reminiscing. You could have just appeared the moment you descended, ready to act, after completely controlling the situation.”

“But you couldn’t wait and showed up early.”

“One of the purposes, I assume, is to stop me from continuing the attempt just now, reducing the pressure to control the situation?”

“Yes, but in fact the pressure isn’t so great.”

The Indigo Witch listened attentively and slowly shook her head.

“However, in my original estimate, I did think that you would do your best to involve them all.”

“From your perspective, it’s undoubtedly beneficial, it could have maximized the avoidance of this conversation happening.”

“However, it seems like you were only trying to probe my reaction to confirm your own situation, and then you almost completely gave up on attempting.”

“Is there any special reason for that?”

“This is not difficult, for I, too, am looking forward to this conversation.”

Fu Qian generously answered the question within the question, although the answer was quite astonishing.

“You are right, I am a very curious person.”

The next moment, he pointed to his own head.

“And just like I said before, I have a fairly clear understanding of the nature of this conversation.”

“Apart from restricting my actions, your other purpose in appearing here is to satisfy my curiosity.”

“Because in your judgement, this will minimize my resistance, thereby reducing the time needed for the upcoming operation to the shortest.”

Fu Qian unabashedly met those eyes head-on.

“Unemotional characters, often their behavior is more predictable, for they do not engage in trivial matters.”

“In any case, you will certainly tell me everything you can, making me realize the hopelessness of the situation.”

Fu Qian’s smile was one of a man oblivious to the danger he was in.

“That’s why there is no need for me to ask.”

…

“I must say, even having witnessed many miracles you have created before, your performance at this moment is still astonishing.”

The Indigo Witch was even clapping as she spoke.

“You are truly unique.”

“Unfortunately, the more unique you are, the more it highlights the necessity of what we are doing today. You have no idea what you are doing.”

“I am flattered beyond measure.”

Fu Qian modestly uttered four words, determinedly showing a posture of listening.

“First of all, you are right to be concerned. The situation before you now has already gone beyond the control of the entity backing you.”

And the Indigo Witch, worthy of the name Superior Being, went straight to the point immediately.

“It’s the same with the Red Moon.”

The next moment, she pointed to the sky outside.

“Since just a moment ago, the ‘Red Moon’ has been frantically looking for you; it’s apparent that It has great expectations for you.”

“It’s just unfortunate that the scene you have cleverly chosen is a bit too complex for It.”

“Even with the artifact in your hand, it’s not enough to allow It to pinpoint this location.”

She was naturally referring to the Affection in Fu Qian’s hand.

“Of course, one point that might make you feel better — even if It could locate this place, it’s already meaningless.”

“Not everything can be resolved by rampant destruction.”

“In short, there is no way for you to obtain that reward.”

“Including the ‘sublimation’ on you right now, it’s destined to be lost, no matter what you’ve done for it.”

When she mentioned the word sublimation, the Indigo Witch showed evident disdain.

“The only variable in the final outcome is how much I will have to pay for it.”

“‘Sublimation’, that’s a quite accurate description.”

After listening seriously, Fu Qian lowered his head in thought.

Two seconds later, the brilliant colors that filled the room suddenly came to a standstill and in the next moment converged on Fu Qian.

And the intangible colors, as if they carried the gravity of planets, firmly suppressed the surrounded.

“Don’t be nervous, I’m just adding a barrier.”

However, even so, it could not hinder the expansion rising beneath that Yellow Robe.

Nor the statement of the victim.