Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1533: Chapter 1528: Human Pillar (37)

The falling leaves are yours, and the fruits are mine?

Did he truly, through some special means, steal that shred of hidden power from the Larea Family’s bloodline?

Though not in great detail, it is very likely that such a face didn’t exist among their ancestors.

The face on the dome, although emanating a hint of the eerie, still held a fundamental difference compared to this face.

And he just called himself Falling Leaves?

Was that face merely the remnants gathered after stealing power?

This is exactly why he came here!

That’s also why Lady Ji Ning couldn’t pull out that dagger... This guy secretly caused the obstruction, guiding the team’s path.

The clue of the statue was originally given by him personally, unable to be counterfeited.

"Why don’t you act alone and avoid us, unnecessarily increasing the risk of interference?"

Amidst the group’s frantic brainstorming, Aike couldn’t help but ask.

"Would you allow me to act alone?"

With unwavering focus, Fu Qian casually responded.

In just a blink, the small figure on the dome hurriedly fled in panic.

And rather than climbing along the dome, a bloody crack suddenly opened above, allowing it to slip directly inside, continuing to vanish without obstruction.

That it’s unblockable is not an exaggeration from Fu Qian, but a phrase from a note in the style of enlightenment.

Clearly, the decision not to attack was correct; that thing indeed had an air of transcendence.

...

This guy really had it planned out from the start!

Aike was secretly startled upon realizing the implications of the other’s reply.

No matter what, moving forward together demonstrated that his party still had value for him.

And in such a predicament, gaining more information later, especially after removing the dagger, how could the team possibly give him the chance to act alone?

Even if he insisted on leaving the group, someone would surely be assigned to watch him.

He had already anticipated these reactions, so he discreetly made his choices, without attempting to act alone.

Of course, the most important thing —

Aike glanced at the now empty dome, and this completely indifferent reaction, leaving him even more uneasy.

Clearly, at the first moment of contact, this guy had already gotten what he wanted, without any concern of being disturbed.

"That thing has escaped."

Lady Ji Ning coldly reminded at this point.

"No worries, it won’t leave here."

As expected, the other casually replied, without any hint of urgency.

"The only regret is that it’s a bit cowardly, not trusting me enough."

... His first words were indeed ’Don’t run.’

"So you really weren’t planning to harm it?"

Taking a deep breath, Ji Ning, who once more removed her burial garment, strongly disliked the feeling of being used as a pawn.

"No."

Yet shockingly, the guy shook his head naturally.

"I was planning to deceive it and kill it."

...

Damn!

At that moment, the principles of the ancient bloodline profoundly shocked everyone, even Ji Ning seemed ready to lash out.

So your regret was actually that it was too cautious to be deceived by you?

Many have seen ruthless extermination, but rarely so brazenly justified.

"What concerns me more is what kind of place this actually is, and why are we here?"

In the end, it was the prudent Mr. Li Sr. who kept the atmosphere from spiraling out of control, not allowing others to dwell on this issue.

"This is certainly not reality, and as for you all, I can only say you’ve helped me a lot along the way, for which I’m deeply grateful."

Fu Qian was as elegant as ever, even slightly bowing in thanks.

"You’re welcome, so how do we get out of here?"

There weren’t high expectations, but he surprisingly was willing to answer...

Li He decisively asked the most crucial question.

"That’s why I feel sorry for you all."

The other truly continued to answer, even pointing upwards.

...

Does it mean we need to kill that thing to get out... was that his implication?

Everyone reacted swiftly when it came to survival, yet the realization left even Mr. Li Sr. momentarily breathless, caught up in it.

"But you’re not leaving now either... are you staying to help us, even if your goal is achieved, you’re not in a rush to go?"

Surprisingly, the one to speak first in this situation was Luyi.

Hand still placed on the statue, both his expression and tone were utterly defeated, despite the lush growth on his chest.

"Of course, it’s because I also can’t get out."

Ignoring the somewhat impolite tone, Fu Qian even looked appreciatively at his survival instinct.

"Ignoring the rules completely will also prevent you from obtaining the gains defined by the rules. If it were really that simple, why would I have needed your help earlier?"

Though his response was startlingly candid, the later enigmatic style of question caused the group to furrow their brows in reflection.

"Then what you said earlier seems flawed, this regret clearly doesn’t apply to us alone."

In that silence, only Brother Luyi remained relentless, directly pointing out the logical flaw.

"Unfortunately it doesn’t, because what I said was ’ignoring the rules completely’ won’t work."

Fu Qian smiled more broadly, pointing at the tree in front of Luyi’s chest.

"I need to get out in the same way, but I’m not as pressed for time as you are."

...

"Corruption has no effect on you... it’s not just because you’re a demigod and a vampire..."

The determined Luyi finally conceded, and at that moment, Lord Aike realized with some frustration.

The most direct reason everyone’s eager to leave is undoubtedly the cry that might ring out in the stomach at any moment.

And this guy never showed any pressure towards this matter, now there’s finally an explanation.

It’s infuriating that earlier, despite already noticing this, he managed to gloss over it casually.

"To be precise, it has no effect on me presently."

Fu Qian simply shook his head at this, helping to correct the wording.

"Before this, I was only slightly more resistant than you all."

That face... couldn’t even be fully sensed with a transcendent aura!

Upon realizing what he was referring to, the team finally couldn’t ignore the unease they’d vaguely sensed since earlier.

And the level of power represented by that face capable of achieving this.

Could it truly be the Progenitor of the Blood Clan?

"What do you plan to do next, sir?"

With a slight nod, Mr. Li Sr.’s tone sounded a bit heavy.

"Act alone."

Regarding this question, Fu Qian seemed to have considered the answer long ago.

...

"Or are you still not in favor of this?"

As silence enveloped the group again, Fu Qian was already turning away with a smile, unconcerned about anyone stopping him.

Finally couldn’t hold back anymore?

Of course, when his gaze swept over Luyi’s slightly somber face, despite the unchanged expression, Fu Qian sighed inwardly.

The high ground of thought, if you’re not careful, is easily occupied by someone else.

This old man indeed has some experience in leading others astray.