Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1446: Chapter 1444: The Core of Artificial Existence (14)

Not only did he not escape, he even took the initiative to reveal himself and launch an attack!

The figure that suddenly appeared was still easily recognizable. Who else could it be but Grimshaw?

Both the skillful stealth techniques and the frost spikes accompanied by a biting chill were astonishing to behold.

Of course, even more shocking was his madness.

Having the ability to escape is one thing, but to directly attack a member of the Night Watchman without even understanding the situation?

Even if he succeeds, what’s the difference between that and suicide?

Although unable to understand Fu Qian’s behavior, Leland did not hesitate to brandish his knife.

Silently sprinting beside the revealed Fu Qian, he unleashed both blades, tearing through the spot where he stood and a large surrounding area.

As for Winona, who was under attack, after a single alert, he showed no intention of offering rescue, demonstrating great confidence in his colleague.𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

And Winona didn’t disappoint that trust either.

Although she perceived the insight a moment later than Leland, with the alert, Winona’s movements were swift.

Also, the distance of the incoming ice spear gave her time to react.

With exaggerated speed, she leaped sideways, even having the leisure to draw a gun and shoot backward with a bullet she just loaded.

Although at the moment of firing, she knew it wouldn’t hit the target, just like Leland’s attack.

The attacker had already turned into a lingering shadow again and appeared at a different angle.

Almost simultaneously, a force beyond comprehension appeared, and Winona was horrified to find her body uncontrollably lunging forward.

Directly towards the attacker and the ice spear she had originally evaded.

Bang!

As if struck by a heavy hammer, surrounded by icy mist, she was finally hit solidly.

Carrying a body covered in frost, she charged at the second position where the attacker appeared.

Though the person was no longer there.

...

”Are you okay?”

With the previous experience, this time Leland didn’t launch a large-scale attack like before, trying to flush out the person.

Instantly retreating to Winona’s side, he raised his knife, looking around vigilantly, serving as a guard.

The change was indeed greatly unexpected.

Winona certainly wasn’t stupid enough to rush back head-on; the opponent’s methods were too bizarre.

”I’m fine.”

Stumbling to stabilizing herself, Winona quickly responded.

These words were not purely to comfort, yet you could see that the side of her body that was hit had its clothing blasted to fragments.

The exposed skin was covered in frost, chilling to the touch.

But at a glance, there didn’t seem to be any obvious damage.

Meanwhile, beneath the tattered black leather surrounding her, bubbles of various sizes continuously swelled, like boiling tar.

It seemed that this special power had taken effect, providing protective shielding.

”Did he leave?”

A moment later, when both remained in a state of high alert without encountering any new assault, Winona couldn’t help but turn to her colleague.

”Not sure, but we should leave. Are you able to move?”

Leland slightly shook his head.

”That guy’s tactics are unfathomable; there’s no point in us staying here.”

...

Though she was reluctant, Winona, finally calming her nerves, had no reason to refute for now.𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Leland’s point was clear: the opponent’s stealth means were completely beyond comprehension. In the brief engagement, they had already switched strategies more than once, only to be almost single-handedly toyed with.

Even if the person hadn’t left, staying here would make them sitting ducks, serving no purpose.

”So who exactly is this guy?”

Though having such realization, leaving just like that was incredibly frustrating.

Looking at the wrecked room, Winona finally gritted her teeth, unwilling to let it go.

”A dangerous person.”

Slightly shaking his head, Leland’s tone remained calm.

”Having no qualms about attacking a Night Watchman and evidently having the capability to cause harm.”

”As for his motivation, either he’s a madman or the task he’s undertaking is of utmost importance.”

”Lek—”

Winona naturally refused to believe the man was merely a madman. The next instant, she looked up sharply, realizing something.

”Indeed, whatever the case, Lek must be exceptionally important to him; we’d better gather more people to locate him first.”

Leland agreed with her rationale.

”And that might effectively aid us in locating Master Grimshaw sooner.”

As he spoke this latter sentence, he looked around, seemingly not minding being overheard.

...

It may be that they’re a little lazy sometimes, but the Night Watchman is still trustworthy.

Fu Qian certainly hadn’t left.

Without even changing positions, he was now overlooking all beings in the state of Blood Conquest, naturally hearing their conversation.

Leland was forthright about the plan for simple reasons, prioritizing between capturing and rescuing.

Even if heard clearly, openly admitting that they could use Mr. Lek as bait means that if the latter unluckily encounters me first, no matter what I initially intended, I’d have to reconsider this inevitable risk of it being a trap.

The chances of capturing me decrease, but saving Lek undoubtedly increases.

”Let’s go.”

Though not as stable in comparison, Winona’s understanding was still up to par.

Quickly grasping Leland’s meaning, she didn’t waver further, signaling to follow his plan.

”So, how credible do you think what that guy said?”

Even until cautiously exiting the doorway, she hesitated slightly but still asked her lingering doubt.

”Is the Wesley really just an ordinary person? I tend to believe his assertion.”

Leland’s response wasn’t optimistic.

”Mainly, I can’t think of any reason an ordinary person would require such grand maneuvers.”

”Even if he’s not a Transcendent, there must be something related to the Transcendents involved.”

”But I just saw him the day before yesterday and found nothing at all.”

Winona sighed, clearly leaning toward this perspective as well.

...

So, this is the place.

Surveying the sprawling structure before him, Fu Qian understood why Mr. Lek could retire early and enjoy life.

Survival might not have been a strong factor in his medical career.

After Leland and Winona left, he naturally didn’t continue tracking the Night Watchmen but instead headed straight to the Wesley Family.

The location was gleaned from searching Claire’s personal items; otherwise, he could’ve just asked when she dream-walked.

How will the Night Watchman track their moves?

Winona still bears the Thread of Concern.

Following the prior series of shocks, this proud Fourth Phase Transcendent will surely throw herself into the next actions without reservation, ensuring nothing crucial is missed.

Feeling the activity on the other end of the Thread of Concern, Fu Qian was highly satisfied, and once again activated Blood Conquest.