Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1925: Chapter 1920: Setting Sail

It is indeed moving, and unlike the previous frantic type.

It’s quite the opposite, in fact, more like it’s stabilized, refueled, and ready to set off again.

When Su Gao delivered two shocking pieces of information consecutively, Fu Qian could only sigh inwardly.

This one’s perception is still quite accurate, some sudden movement, distinctly unusual.

When we first explored this ship, it was mentioned that the underground at the Benevolence Institute resembled a dock formed by a miracle, attracting this escape vessel wandering through time and space to dock briefly.

And although there wasn’t any acceleration or horn blaring, just now, Fu Qian seemed to feel his body changing from stillness to movement, as if suddenly and without forewarning, it was already sailing on the vast ocean.

This doesn’t seem like good news, because theoretically, this ship has been adrift for thousands of years.

If it were to set sail again, staying idly for three days wouldn’t mean much.

Not to mention when it might return to the dock, it’s really an unknown.

”...Those things are all gone.”

Old Master Stoss said nothing, and Fu Qian didn’t hurry to say anything either. It was Demigod Aike, who hadn’t spoken for a while, seemingly unable to bear the silence, who brought up an additional change.

She was right, indeed, in the blink of an eye, the filth left by Brother Mal’s self-destruction had completely seeped into the ship, and even the unpleasant smell had dissipated significantly.

Moreover, the scythe feathers vanished as well.

For a moment, it seemed as if the two brothers had sacrificially mended the sky.

...

Very much correct, yet Lord Aike didn’t question Su Gao’s judgment.

After a glance, Fu Qian still offered no comment.

This discovery and the ship moving were not at odds, and could even be considered theoretical support.

After all, the ship had to be repaired to move.

Also, from her manner of speaking, it is apparent that colleague Su Gao’s battle achievements were actually too convincing, so much so that the message just now weighed heavily on Aike’s heart.

This time, it was merely a supplementary find for Old Master Stoss to weigh his choices.

”The sky’s darkened again...”

Yet another new discovery.

This time it was Professor Ah Kai, slightly absent-minded, muttering to himself.

The trouble he caused was resolved in such a manner, leaving one unsure of what to make of it.

And precisely at this moment, his discovery was entirely valid because it happened to more than just one person.

”It’s indeed darkened, almost like when we first came in.”

For instance, Aike assertively confirmed Ah Kai’s discovery, even accurately detailing the degree of change.

And between eye contact, Fu Qian and Su Gao could see each shared the same feeling.

This change undeniably confirms a previous suspicion.

That is, as Fu Qian mentioned, the light variables were false, merely meant to prompt everyone into rapid action.

”Looks like someone carefully prepared a welcoming ceremony for us.”

At the next moment, Lord Stoss spoke with a tone full of emotion.

”Professor Fu, what do you think the current situation is?”

And after clearly expressing acknowledgment, the old man continued to seek Fu Qian’s view, reflecting his full attention to the consultant’s opinion.

”What time is it?”

Fu Qian, however, didn’t rush to answer, first turning to Ah Kai to confirm.

”Six o’clock?”

The latter was not particularly confident, but grasped the understanding accurately and responded after a brief consideration.

”The situation doesn’t look good, but fortunately, we seem to still have time... whether to continue observing or consider final measures.”

Gazing over Ah Kai’s body, which still bore that layer of starlight, only then did Fu Qian turn to the old man to comment fairly.

A consultant needs to have the demeanor of a consultant, only offering analysis and suggestions, leaving the decision to the parties involved.

...

”Indeed... at least it seems we still have time.”

Unfortunately, making a quick decision is, much of the time, a much more difficult thing.

Upon expressing agreement with Professor Fu’s analysis, Lord Stoss showed some clear hesitation.

The notion of ”still having time” naturally referred to the light brightening being a false impression earlier.

And before reaching this conclusion, they specifically utilized Professor Ah Kai’s state for verification.

It all seems quite rational, as everyone entered, Ah Kai was the most severely affected and, at certain moments, the ship’s brightness was artificially created as a façade, thus subtly leading to misguidance.

For example, when the upper level heavily damaged the ship, causing strings to stretch out.

And subsequently, when the passage was reopened.

And now, it seems, following Brother Mal’s self-destructive act, operations seem to have been abandoned, and this charade was thus lifted.

As for ”final measures,” it apparently refers to the earlier proposition to completely destroy the place.

Professor Fu even mentioned having techniques worth trying, though...

Although the ship setting in motion looks terribly unwelcome, Old Master Stoss appeared indecisive about decisively destroying this place.

One can’t blame him; after all, there were already decisive measures before, all thwarted and later proven correct.

Consecutively facing such scenarios, anyone could easily develop a ”learned insecurity,” like whether this was part of the plan too? Would destroying the place fall into a trap instead?

”Perhaps a brief observation first?”

Feeling this sentiment, Aike cautiously provided a suggestion.

Though lacking the intricacies of what happened above, mere observation of the situation could convey the depth of the orchestrated plan.

Leading to concerns like ”could it indeed end so simply?” Consequently, Aike’s ideas too veered towards caution.

”Certainly a more cautious idea, though it carries its risks.”

Letting out a sigh, the old man undeniably had inclinations, though couldn’t escape concerns of deeper entanglement, glancing at Su Gao as he spoke.

”No obvious changes since earlier.”

Without waiting for inquiry, the latter directly delivered a new conclusion, evidently tracking movements continually since then.

”I feel the same.”

Just like Fu Qian, this one’s continued performance had evidently earned the old man’s considerable trust, expressing identical insights without delay.

”But we can’t only wait. Professor Ah Kai, I need you to seize the time to continue the earlier tests, confirming our situation with utmost certainty.”

Even for a member who’s caused blunders, he entrusted with significant responsibility.

”We also need to allocate people to confirm whether any other changes occurred in this place—”

Action plans halted abruptly, as Stoss seemed to have sensed something, surprisingly glancing again toward Su Gao.

”Falling, as if into a void in the ocean.”

Expressionless, the latter once again corroborated the change.