Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2026: Chapter 2021: As Before (End of This Ben Volume)

”Thank you for what?”

Reuniting with an old acquaintance, Fu Qian did not act coldly. He glanced around while responding cooperatively.

”Thank you for helping me understand the meaning of self-abandonment, you did well.

”My previous understanding wasn’t wrong, this is a place that only you can unlock.”

On Jade Soul Master’s body, it was obvious that he was also undergoing burning.

His hair fluttered into ash, flames etched into his clothes, even the fair skin exposed was peeling off layer by layer from the outside in.

Only the leaf in his hand remained lush green, while he seemed unaware, speaking in a plain voice.

”You’re right about that now too.”

Though the reasons for the conclusion came from completely different dimensions, Fu Qian still sought common ground in differences, continuing his endless search.

”Actually, you can resolve this state now, I know you’re nearing your limit... What are you looking for?”

Fu Qian’s actions finally puzzled Jade Soul Master.

After a slight pause, he offered a kind reminder tinged with curiosity.

Actually, I’m not sure if it can be found—quite right.

With this thought, at a certain moment, Fu Qian reached out and picked up a small bell from the ground.

Eternal Clarity Mind.

...

The exchange just now was a moment where none could be wasted.

Every opportunity to strike was obtained at a staggering price and almost could not be repeated.

So much so that he didn’t even try stabbing anyone with a sword to absorb blood, let alone retrieving the bell after use.

But fortunately, the item that has achieved great feats time and again was finally found.

As for why it could still be found?

Actually, if you understand why that transformation happened just now, you would see.

Firstly, with the help of Jade Soul Master, he resonated with the abandoned prison’s past history.

However, due to his remake operation, subsequent developments saw an absurd twist, becoming a false branch of history, forcibly ended and difficult to sustain.

Jade Soul Master’s power of imagination appeared similar to a warehouse, but ultimately lacked the authority to influence world lines.

In fact, thanks to extensive work experience, Fu Qian considered similar escape methods during the doomsday confinement, such as directly killing Mother of the Gospel, which should bring him back to ”reality”.

But she was very cautious, and he had more effortless ways, so it was only an alternative.

But this idea was one reason for his ruthless actions against the Dragon King.

The life and death of such a powerful existence clearly represented a crucial element in history.

If an execution disrupted history too heavily, it would likely allow him to escape directly.

Unfortunately, even though his actions were that harsh, the Night of Assassination remained stable, ultimately relying on suspicion chains to resolve.

Thus, it stands to reason that during the past Night of Assassination, the Dragon King might have died as well, hence no conflict arose.

Indeed, it’s easy to become cannon fodder at the front, regardless of rank.

Overall, history shattered in exile, he broke through obstacles and arrived at his destination.

The reason for searching the lost items in history was recognizing Jade Soul Master’s power of imagination and the genuine time-space authority of the warehouse.

As his ”Heart Demon,” the torments suffered in exile were retained intact, also his core logic of ”refining” himself—but what about ownerless Extraordinary Items?

Could there be any chance of survival?

Facts proved optimism was worthwhile—even quite worthwhile.

Putting the bell away, Fu Qian also picked up a paper cup near Jade Soul Master, with not a trace of burn.

The power of thousands of fools is terrifying, yet the wine was all spilled.

”You’re right.”

In a light sigh, Fu Qian truly accepted Jade Soul Master’s suggestion, canceling his Mythical Form.

Then sniffing the paper cup scent, a wound on his hand began pouring blood, filling it once more.

No sense of wanting to vomit, signifying not even three hours of negative effect time had passed.

...

”Seems you’re still unwilling to give up? I admit, your performance was truly astounding...”

”But precisely because of that, you should know, as long as I’m also here, you won’t have any chance, this cannot sustain you as an anchor point.”

As Fu Qian sipped lightly, observing the shattered body, Jade Soul Master expressed confusion over his resilience.

”And will you certainly arrive, right?”

Although Jade Soul Master never rose, Fu Qian showed no desire for the throne, even sitting directly on the ground next moment, holding the paper cup and gazing at the sky.

What a pity, previously nothing could be faced, now even Dark Moon is no more.

Dying on the Night of Assassination means he loses, but surviving it into the true abandoned prison would bring the opponents in.

Such development is far too standard.

Remember even this contact was based on the master’s subjective authority, and bonds are something nothing can sever.

Fu Qian did not feel there was any way to avoid such peach-picking behavior.

”Certainly, come to accept this gift from you.”

On ”Melia,” almost half of her skin was lost, yet she still displayed absolute resolve as a solipsist, remaining unmoved.

”I was just thinking you’d try with your last bit of strength to kill me, wouldn’t you?”

She not only joked about it but even winked with eyelids barely remaining.

”Is it useful?”

Fu Qian still didn’t look at her.

”Well, can’t say it’s totally useless... After all, this isn’t a puppet, but truly a part belonging to me, it will also perish.

”Even because I control Melia’s ranking at the Second Phase, the rate of perishing here may be faster than yours.”

Jade Soul Master’s response sounded stunningly honest.

”But don’t worry, you’ve chosen a very suitable location, the answer will definitely come here... Abandonment King, among the many titles I’ve experienced, is not the strangest.

”So, to prove to you who is the Abandonment King, even if Melia dies, others will continue sitting here until you completely dissipate, like Ramon.”

With Jade Soul Master’s soft introduction, a figure suddenly appeared by the throne.

Clad in black, his attire even more exquisite than Melia’s, with a relatively ordinary face and carefully trimmed mustache, but dark red eyes contracted to needle points.

Another Second Phase.

”Due to special connections, we will only suffer one burning among us, including killing us one by one if you think you can still accomplish that.”

During the introduction, Ramon even elegantly doffed his hat, indeed showing no signs of burning.

”And Boyesia, Typhon—”

Not waiting for Fu Qian’s response, Melia addressed other sides, figures continued appearing, some even non-humanoid.

”Oh.”

But when she pointed to the last one, Fu Qian suddenly spoke.

”...You recognize?”

Half of Melia’s jaw was completely exposed, yet she displayed surprise.

”Consider it recognized now.”

Fu Qian sighed, looking at the parchment in his hands.

A truly good piece of equipment.

Writing not only directly detects qualifying targets nearby, even their names.

”Quite a lot of people came, I’m gratified.”

With a sense of wonder, Fu Qian dipped his finger in blood wine, swiftly inscribing the final stroke on the parchment, addressing Melia and the others with his final statement.

”But sorry, before you stands the Immortal Abandonment King, there is no power that can change this, any effort will only lead to this realization.”

Power of imagination, you’re not the only one possessing it.

Reminiscence Record lets the writer integrate into any past state personally experienced, as long as below Second Phase.

For instance, when partaking in Eternity at Night Holy City, no matter what distortions experienced, one’s state always reverts.

It can even accommodate eleven additional names, the current allowance is more than ample.

Let us start another round, witness true immortality, realize the essence of Heart Demon.

...

[The withered leaves bring news...]

At a certain moment, the written conclusion on the fragmented scroll is swiftly embellished.

And Abandonment King leaned against the shattered throne, facing alone the desolation burning for millennia in the gloom.

[In the distant abandoned prison, its master finally returned after centuries, once more becoming the king of Lost Wanderers]

[The ominous fire extinguished by his will, returning to his great power]

[And in the Long Night abandoned by gods, and by those he himself abandoned, even after millennia of scorching, blood turned to sand still trembled as if new, joyous as if new]

(End of Volume Eight Abandonment King)