Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2218: Chapter 2113: King of Execution (Part 3)

Though the precise purpose is uncertain, Ariel’s appearance here undoubtedly represents the will of the Native Council.

As the longstanding rival of the Rebirth Club, even though in previous dealings, I have often had the upper hand, continuously proving that Limb Attachment is the future.

Yet Fu Qian never underestimated this organization, which appears to have a profound foundation—

Backed by a Superior Being named Rom, who has considerable knowledge of the warehouse Administrator, can offer technical advice on ascending to New Gods... even secretly collaborates with the Night Watchman, the most violent organization.

Each of these matters can be called astonishing.

In all the interactions so far, they are almost the most powerful group, besides the Night Watchman.

Given that they sow chaos throughout the Supernatural Realm, their organizational philosophy remains vague.

This is undoubtedly yet another excellent opportunity to learn more in this area.

For example, what they intend to do with the ”Life Red” mentioned in the mission briefing.

Clack—

Lost in thought, the door was already closed again.

Everyone seemed to be very clear about the process.

There wasn’t even a need for the interviewer’s prompt; the oldest candidate directly stood up and walked in, and the others showed no intention of cutting in line—nor did they flinch at the last minute.

The waiting room was noticeably a bit more spacious, and through the opening of another door on the wall, the street outside could be seen clearly.

It was spacious but empty, which made it even more spacious.

Indeed, this place didn’t even restrict entry and exit, seemingly inviting anyone who dared.

...

A ghost town?

With confidence palpable in the air, Fu Qian grew increasingly curious about the nature of this place.

Despite the classical architectural style, it seemed to be in relatively good condition and reasonably livable.

However, calling it a ghost town was no exaggeration.

Even though the daylight was quite bright and the interview was underway, no living creature was visible outside.

The lack of ”life” was so intense that it seemed to form some kind of aura, making the open door difficult to cross—

Under the watchful gaze of three competitors, Fu Qian had already walked through the door covered in metallic plates, stepping down the ink-colored steps.

Indeed, quite confident.

Casually observing his surroundings, he once again confirmed the interviewers’ poise.

Even though there was a door between them, with their Ranking, it shouldn’t be difficult to sense what was happening here.

Yet, despite his impatience in waiting for results, he still wasn’t stopped.

As for whether this would affect his final score?

A joke, as the gatekeeper, shouldn’t they be pleased that someone is so interested in this place?

Of course, there’s the possibility that it shouldn’t be the case, given this place doesn’t seem like a normal place—so is it really somewhere similar to Akons?

Strolling along, Fu Qian soon reached a conclusion.

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The mission briefing may be abstract, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in information.

Especially for an Academy professor, an academic leader capable of opening topics anytime, anywhere.

The most abstract line in it must be, ”You’ve examined yourself countless times; otherwise, you wouldn’t wander here.”

How this introspection, an idealistic endeavor, is linked to wandering here has always perplexed Fu Qian.

For him, even speculating about the reasons has a comparable object—someone who explored their inner world excessively and as an outsider visited a peculiar town, eventually ending up as a puppet.

He had witnessed an entire tower of such examples when Akons first encountered the Jade Soul Master.

Indeed, almost immediately, Fu Qian thought of that place deep within the Mental World, acting as a barrier to safeguard human will.

The scene before him supported this view once again.

An anomaly is always because a reason hasn’t been found.

At Akons’ place, under the ravages of time, weren’t the natives also disappearing silently?

Perhaps it can’t be simply compared; after all, unlike Akons’ embrace by Hilary, this place’s welcoming manner is still too proper.

But at least it offered a perspective on explaining the deserted city.

That was one of Fu Qian’s core purposes in deciding to go out and explore.

As for other findings, the most direct sensation is the utterly thorough absence of people.

Since stepping outside and walking this far, he hadn’t seen a single living being.

In comparison, Akons seems lively, having a few people in the church and at least one survivor peering from behind the window—so what is Lord Ariel’s current state?

He seems neither part of the interview group nor within the city ahead.

Could he have already passed the gatekeeper’s test, reached the ”end,” and set up a barrier for his mission?

It cannot be ruled out, so the question remains: What exactly is the ”end”?

Is it this town? So where have those who passed the test gone?

Or is it possible that Ariel is presently showing ”determination” just like him?

Though he’s not in the interview group, could there be more than one interview group operating simultaneously?

This speculation had existed before; Fu Qian never hurriedly denies himself.

Is it possible it’s not in another part of the city but directly overlapping like a parallel world?

Although it seems a bit incredible, thinking about it, the unlikely nature of having an ”end” with no one there after passing the test is quite similar.

In any case, the state of this place’s existence makes it feel quite unusual—well, it’s time to explore in a different way.

Fu Qian did not continue deeper in, instead turning back the way he came.

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”We were just about to find you.”

His return was notably efficient, yet when Fu Qian reached the starting point, the interviews seemed to have been fully completed.

A pair of ”gatekeepers,” a man and a woman, had already stepped out from the inner cabin, and all four competitors were sitting there obediently.

As he entered, all eyes gathered on him.

Amidst the suffocating silence, it was the male gatekeeper who finally spoke, sounding rather indifferent.

”So, I got accepted?”

Fu Qian responded with equal nonchalance.

”Even for those not selected, we will find everyone and then announce the results together.”

The male gatekeeper hesitated for a moment, then emphasized the formality of the interview procedure.

Meaning, being ready to find you does not necessarily mean you are the final winner—

”But you’re right, you are indeed the chosen one.”

However, after demonstrating proper decorum, the next moment, the female gatekeeper took over and spoke, looking at the remaining four individuals.

”As for you four, thank you for coming—”

It wasn’t just verbal; she then took a step forward and unexpectedly hugged the oldest candidate closest to her with a sweet smile.

Uh...

The latter’s somewhat dazed face and his entire body shattered into pieces of flesh, bones, and blood.