Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2552: Chapter 2547: The New Arrival

It’s just like you’re everywhere, Lord Rainbow of Radiance, is your role as the mastermind not a bit too heavy-handed?

Even though the process of reaching the conclusion seemed flawless, Fu Qian couldn’t help but sigh at that moment.

The previously mentioned feeling given by Engraving Wisdom was as if it was a heap of errors molded from numerous elements.

While the credibility of the specific content wasn’t high, like whether someone in the research institute had their belief shattered and turned to some Superior Being, Fu Qian thought it might not be the case.

From the current performance, it’s clear that Lord Rainbow of Radiance isn’t impressed by the Power of Faith and even less interested in developing followers.

This situation seems more like traces left by Him, manifested in this way.

So much so that in an emergency, there’s no choice but to throw out the image of the sun.

Moreover, speaking in terms of power, being able to do these things isn’t too strange.

It was already evident back in the Night Holy City, Rainbow of Radiance even plotted against the Night Watchman.

Not only was the former top management directly his followers, but even the Ancient God Level relic ”Lie Wen” was used to delay his own time.

In the known aftermath of the Inverted Lake incident, with the confirmed involvement of the Night Watchman, it might not be much of a secret to Him.

Moreover, this place has clearly existed for so many years, and there were people unafraid of death conducting research here in the past, such an ancient Great Power could hardly have missed it.

As a result, the exploration accident by the Academy back then feels increasingly like a calculated trap.

If memory serves, Nepheli clearly mentioned that the Academy’s team searched in Moore, yet found no clues, and reluctantly headed straight to the Sea of Ashes.

Surprisingly, upon arriving at the site, they happened to find it.

Regarding this fortune, Nepheli’s tone, while recounting the event, carried a hint of irony.

Is luck in the Supernatural World truly beneficial?

In fact, Fu Qian shared the same sentiment.

Some things are impossible to discern as blessings or curses, even if served on a platter, one can’t simply consume them indiscriminately.

Not to mention the aftermath for the Academy’s Exploration Team after consuming it, which is laid out there bloodily.

Besides these, there’s also a piece of information most people aren’t aware of—Goto Hi.

He ambushed and devoured a mythological creature, ultimately ascending to the Second Phase, yet was unable to leave the Mermaid Breeding Base, intent on usurping his own self upon encountering him...

That unfortunate senior in the warehouse once said she too was guided by something special, leading her to discover that Path of Godhood.

That guidance’s specific perception was actually an indescribable heap of colors.

Enticing paths to stray near the Sea of Ashes, Lord Rainbow of Radiance seems to have a record full of misdemeanors.

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So if this speculation is accurate, what is the purpose this time?

Add a layer of astounding conspiracy theory to the past event, suggesting the Academy’s Exploration Team managed to locate the place potentially with Rainbow of Radiance’s assistance.

If we adhere to His usual style, there must be an aim.

Inverted Lake?

Besides wanting to devour the Abyss, might He want to take a sip of the lake water?

This seems a plausible possibility, yet shouldn’t such a matter be easier to execute with fewer people involved?

Bringing an entire team inside, exacerbates the variables for no reason?

Not to mention the unexpected involvement of the Night Watchman later.

There’s danger inside, hence He draws them in first as cannon fodder, then proceeds slowly?

This seems more reasonable — if we don’t ignore the current circumstances.

The Inverted Lake is right here, much like the Abyss, yet they remain uneaten.

At least Fu Qian finds it hard to believe something non-world pillar level like the Abyss could easily slice through his SAN Points indiscriminately like with grass.

Just from this point, the devouring plan doesn’t seem very successful — unless He’s here for a scientific study like myself?

After a series of rejections, a particular thought flashed in Fu Qian’s mind.

Logically speaking, such an ancient Great Power doesn’t necessarily have a high thirst for knowledge.

But don’t forget, not long ago, I witnessed an example — Patch.

Despite the meticulous calculations and the risk-taking, ultimately destroyed the wedding hall of the Lonely King and the Goddess of Sin and Punishment, all to witness the blooming flower.

Even that joyful person seems to be searching for something.

Crystal?

Having thought of something, Fu Qian tapped his left eye.

The swap of the false and true eye swiftly completed, while the tendril-encircled unique eyeball turned smoothly in a clockwise direction once again.

The most extraordinary thing currently about this place certainly remains the point of fall.

But the matter causing the greatest external influence appears to be the Crystal Blessings encountered by Kaldora and others.

A thing that has appeared in numerous places.

If one intends to study the nature of such things, tossing a few lab mice inside might be a good approach.

Conveniently, various transcendent pathways abound at the Academy, offering abundant material...

”You have arrived.”

While assessing the feasibility of the experiment, Fu Qian retracted his gaze, casually addressing someone slightly ahead to the left.

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Not speaking into the air, there indeed was someone there.

Precisely speaking, as soon as the fake eye in the eye socket began moving, someone appeared within the visual field through the corridor.

Perhaps sudden, but at least it was a living being.

Moreover, purely in terms of appearance, it still quite suited this place.

Clothes in tatters, flesh grotesque.

Fu Qian was quite certain it wasn’t due to the prism in his eye.

The figure before him could not simply be described as remarkably skeletal; a fitting comparison would be the personification of Engraving Wisdom.

The various structures and elements of the human body were forcibly molded into a heap in an astonishing manner, barely maintaining an outline of limbs.

Even one leg appeared disabled, trailing along as it came forward.

Yet, at the moment it turned, Fu Qian instantly confirmed it was coming for him.

Only when it reached in front did the person’s mental state appear somewhat bewildered, seemingly unsure of what to do.

In view of this, Fu Qian graciously initiated conversation, using the words of the last receptionist he had encountered.

No problem given the occasion, right?

He was even dressed more formally.

”Sorry... I seem to have arrived late.”

The effect proved real; after a few seconds, the visitor responded with a rasping voice akin to a file.

Indeed, even the phrasing was perfectly matched.

In this exchange, it was like replaying a past conversation, and Fu Qian was rather pleased, nodding approvingly.

This time it seemed he could truly play the receptionist role, justifying getting spruced up.

”No worries, let’s not waste time, come with me.”

Although the Scavenger appeared in an unsettling state.

After Fu Qian beckoned, while standing up and moving ahead, the individual remained in a stupor for a moment before finally dragging a disabled leg to follow.