Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2264: Chapter 2259: Even Earlier

Wide-area attack without distinction, still can’t match the locking technique.

A manifestation outside the body, a divine body hidden in mist, however you describe it, the state of the ”Inner Diplomat” at this moment is undoubtedly very well concealed, difficult to grasp.

Then, in this situation, the countdown progresses, directly covering indiscriminately, not only showcasing the dominion of the Superior Being in a low-profile manner but also appearing to be a very clever strategy.

After all, it is the crystallization of the desire for freedom of five prisoners, making the previous embarrassment of shattering upon a touch no longer so glaring, instead transforming into a clever strategy.

And as for the Witch’s judgment, Fu Qian naturally has no doubts.

This thing is highly likely something similar to the ”Ultimate Contamination,” if the countdown completes, it might easily reduce the probability of escape for the two of them.

As for why not hide and perform the countdown quietly?

Using the principle already verified during the last Nightmare Corridor mission—

Rules that even oneself must follow can bind others to the greatest extent, otherwise, no matter how grand, the upper limit will not exceed one’s absolute strength.

This is still an attempt that can only be made with the help of the surreal concept of the Dream.

In short, even the host must adhere to basic rules.

If a group is strong enough to perform a countdown behind the scenes, their posture should be more proactive.

Of course, the ”strong” here includes the mentality, whether they can overcome the previously mentioned ”better you die than me” mentality.

After all, drawing a curse circle behind someone’s back, this kind of despicable behavior lacking a countermeasure, must consider the possibility of the individual flipping the table.

By then, the risk of the situation, as well as the personal risk of the prisoners, are issues that need to be considered.

In short, the fact that the ”Inner Diplomat” can stand out and do the countdown indeed reflects the utmost courage.

Though it’s a pity, their determination against the Witch is still less confident than ours.

When the Witch introduced the severe consequences, she had no intention of suggesting we should act, so Fu Qian firmly chose to wait and see.

And the final change before his eyes seemed to finally explain the meaning of the Witch’s previous actions.

The lightless stars spreading out, apparently following some characteristic, were searching all the way for the ”Inner Diplomat.”

Truth hard to distinguish? No problem, the arrow will find the true target.

Omnipresent, no matter which position in these nested corridors?

No problem, every time a big door is opened, a new dark star departs.

Even in Fu Qian’s observation, it always seemed that the number of those attached stars should have all gathered from the previous two releases.

So ignoring obstacles, ignoring time and space, endlessly pursuing—

At that moment, the speed of the descending sea of blood seemed to slow down, and the stars just about to gather instantly drew arcs and disappeared into the dense mist.

The ”Inner Diplomat” doesn’t seem quite willing to continue sharing the same room, the ”True Self” has already run to another place.

”Continue.”

The Witch didn’t mind, and Fu Qian also clapped his hands, calling back the lost Interlocutor.

”You guys...”

Despite being valued, the Interlocutor’s psychological pressure seemed to grow heavier.

The gaze couldn’t help but fall on the slowly approaching sea of blood, the Interlocutor seemed already unsure of how to respond to Fu Qian and the Witch’s trust.

”Aren’t you doing great? The target is indeed here.”

Fu Qian made a gesture, affirming and encouraging.

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Speaking of which, theoretically, there is indeed no problem.

Although given the current situation, it seems possible to find the ”Inner Diplomat” behind any door.

But regardless of the nature of the stream of consciousness posture, the Interlocutor indeed found its way here all the way, and the ”Inner Diplomat” is truly here.

”Good.”

Unfortunately, humble words ultimately weren’t spoken.

Just a slight hesitation, the Interlocutor, prompted by dual urging, resignedly continued forward.

”It seems they were locked in before the Long Night.”

Once again following behind, the Witch and Fu Qian, completely unaware of being cruel exploiters, chattered casually.

”That does sound somewhat like that.”

And in response to the somewhat abrupt statement from the Witch, Fu Qian unhesitatingly acknowledged it.

No matter if sane or not, the ”Inner Diplomat” is suspected to be a dignified Superior Being.

Whatever they say, it’s not on the same level as a fabled golden utterance.

So for Fu Qian, even the murmur from before was clear, let alone the exclamation during the second appearance—”Was that night just as dark?”

Considering that almost all core topics currently revolve around the Boundless Long Night a thousand years ago, this statement is indeed quite suggestive.

Like a young person locked in prison early on, only able to fantasize about a doomsday event through tales passed from outsiders.

Though that makes the cause of the Nightmare Corridor even more peculiar.

An eternal punishment of agony imposed even before the calamity?

And who assumed the role of the enforcer, and under what charge?

And how did this strand of Dark Moon’s brilliance attracting us two get in?

Along with this place’s unique corridor function.

”They even saw the original moon.”

Countless questions surfaced in one’s mind, Fu Qian didn’t forget the earlier comments of the ”Inner Diplomat” that hinted at another piece of information.

The latter praised the Witch for showcasing the brilliance of the Dark Moon, more dreamlike than the ”original moon.”

”Even considered them as comparable forces.”

The Witch clearly remembered as well, nodding slightly to emphasize the key point.

Indeed, if such an old hand was locked in before the Long Night, knowing the original moon is not surprising.

The crux is that this subconscious comparison already implicitly suggested too much.

Blue, white, red, these moons indeed have an air of being interconnected.

”The moon, not just the moon, haha... ignorance, yet pure ignorance, an enviable clarity...”

Unfortunately, even after actively opening such a topic, the ”Inner Diplomat” seemed unwilling to revisit the past, preferring instead to appreciate the curiosity of Fu Qian and the Witch.

This time the Interlocutor’s pace was fast, and during this brief conversation another door and yet another grand door beyond had been opened—the result remained the same.

The dreamlike brilliance of the Dark Moon neither intensified nor weakened, but the efficiency of the descent of the blood sea overhead abruptly returned to normal speed.

Sure enough, it was another level loop, the term ”corridor” became increasingly fitting.

The only consolation being that the ”Inner Diplomat” wasn’t absent—whoosh!

In Fu Qian’s imagined voiceover, another mass of ”lighted darkness” exploded directly from the Witch’s hand.