Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1384: Chapter 1382: Picture in Picture

As a reward for defeating the Evil Omen, the description of the Decree Residue clearly contains references to patterns of forged laws.

And the Brilliant Tyrant, as a form of the Decree Residue, is also proof that it can indeed resist the Stars’ Laws to some extent.

So Fu Qian has been contemplating the relationship between the two almost from the start.

Now, with the Witch’s judgment, the probability of mere coincidence is becoming increasingly unlikely.

In light of this, when no ideas can be found here, having multiple perspectives is always beneficial.

“A tree that continually decays, existing in some indescribable state?”

For Fu Qian’s statement, the Witch pondered briefly and shook her head slightly, indicating she had not encountered anything similar.

“Yes, very High Tier, able to inspire people through dreams and grant blessings akin to laws.”

Huang Yuanchang and Ryu Xing, Fu Qian recalls two fortunate individuals he had dealt with.

“Simultaneously, the power of laws is clearly tiered, Mercury, and an even higher level, Gold, with the latter being evidently more laborious to consolidate.”

“For instance, because I meddled at the time, the Golden Law of ‘living beings can gaze directly at Divine Beings’ never matured.”

“Generating new laws is far more vigorous than I imagined.”

Gently supporting Fu Qian’s head to relieve the pressure of overexertion, the Witch listened while pondering deeply.

“I too share the sentiment, although far from perfect, it does appear more vivacious.”

Fu Qian nodded vigorously.

“Of course, that was some time ago, whatever condition is now, we need to see and understand.”

“…Currently, I won’t be able to respond for very long.”

Staring at Fu Qian, his statement made the Witch pause for a moment, though she eventually didn’t refuse.

“Understood.”

Fu Qian wasn’t surprised by this.

Previously, he had speculated that although the Witch could achieve such a magical connection with the bookstore world, the process must have been quite exhausting.

And now, her current state was far beyond being merely ‘severely wounded,’ for her to respond at all was remarkable.

“Next place?”

Seeing the Witch ponder without further remarks, Fu Qian directly inquired.

“Oh? How did you know there’s a next place?”

Instantly intrigued, the Witch looked down at him with a semi-sardonic expression.

…

“When you took the ring earlier, I noticed a broken pocket watch.”

Again faced with examination, Fu Qian did not decline, gesturing casually to the side.

“And it’s clear it has become even more broken since I last saw it, but it allowed me to see more content, such as the words on its cracked case.”

He was referring to the Baroness’s pocket watch.

As an ordinary item, its preservation was noticeably less complete than other tools, almost beyond recognition.

However, precisely because of this, Fu Qian caught a glimpse of some inscribed words he had once studied meticulously.

“Though not entirely certain, according to previous deductions, their existence is very closely related to laws and ancient Leytin.”

“Then the painting before us relating to ancient Leytin, evidently containing more magical power than before.”

“So I’m wondering, has the miraculously reappeared city really entirely vanished?”

…

“Your memory truly is impressive, for you to have such deep impressions of this acquaintance.”

Faced with Fu Qian’s reply, the Witch, though slightly astonished, indeed took a nearly hollow pocket watch.

As she examined the inner text, her satisfaction was akin to appraising a perfect score test brought home.

She obviously did not deny Fu Qian’s assertion.

She seemed even acquainted with the history between the Baroness and Fu Qian to some extent.

“When you left last time, because the Pus of Man was resolved, the Baroness who should have rapidly decayed formed a peculiar connection with the broken Holy Relic she carried, resulting in a unique existence.”

In the next moment, the Witch confirmed Fu Qian’s conjecture.

“It’s both an object but possesses characteristics of life, subjecting her equally to the influence of laws, though its manifestation is quite intriguing.”

“Generally speaking, the guess was correct; we indeed have the next destination.”

Speaking of which, the Witch finally left the stool, adopting the exact stance from the art gallery, leading Fu Qian towards the massive canvas.

Still soft and silent, without any uncomfortable transition, the familiar street reappeared before them.

Only this time, it was decidedly more bustling.

…

“Is it really this peaceful?”

Immediately recognizing ancient Leytin, validating previous conjectures, Fu Qian did not conceal his astonishment.

Despite the ongoing collapse of the Stars’ Laws, this place seemed tranquil, exuding a calm atmosphere, and even the slightly dim sky showed no sign of any Meteor.

Though the starry sky was clearly a distorted visage.

“After severing the link, I sped up the process a little, making the collapse of the stars more efficient.”

Without pausing her steps, the Witch admitted frankly as they walked, that the scene before them was her handiwork.

“After all, the protégés of the law were the first to discover they had completely lost the blessing.”

“Understood, humans indeed have high adaptability.”

Fu Qian praised deeply.

The situation before was extremely easy to comprehend; the Witch had utilized the method of the World Within the Painting to preserve ancient Leytin, which should have collapsed with the stars.

This was the main reason the painting became more refined.

A picture within a picture.

Truly deserving of my position as the Dark Moon Cult Leader, the current state, while remotely controlled, could attain such a level.

And “Pontiff and Savior, the great Dark Moon.”

After those turbulent ups and downs, the Gospel spread by me, the Dark Moon Apostle, indeed became reality.

Though originally, the stars’ protégés may feel quite dejected.

Due to the peculiar forms of the laws, once the stars were gone, they truly fell into mortality within a second.

And among them, the most disappointed… Fu Qian recalled the High Tier meeting of the Bloodline Clan he once attended.

“Seems like the new era has arrived.”

While praising, Fu Qian, with a knack for creation experience, considered a technical question.

“Surely you can’t fit the entire world in here; how did you handle the area outside the city?”

“The mist still lingers.”

The Witch blinked.

“It’s now easier to get lost. Whoever enters will soon lose direction and circle back.”

The abundance of elements truly increased.

While deeply appreciating this handling, Fu Qian turned his gaze aside.

A door by the street swung open from within, and a person staggered out.

However, a miraculous scene followed, faced with the two right before them, this individual turned around naturally, not being shocked in the slightest.

“I find the power form of laws quite intriguing, so I made a small reference in this painting.”

Without waiting for Fu Qian to express curiosity, the Witch explained with a smile.

“For instance, the rule of not gazing directly upon Dark Moon.”

“Isn’t there still me?”

“As well as her Temple Knights.”