Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1535: Chapter 1530: Human Tree (39)

"It’s not looking good..."

As numerous thoughts rapidly flashed through his mind, Fu Qian muttered to himself and his entire being turned into an afterimage, disappearing from the spot.

He could almost confirm that Luyi had no idea what he was planning to do.

But encountering such an obstruction in just a moment indicated that the one benefiting from home-field advantage likely had a substantial grasp on his movements and had listed him as the primary target.

Not surprising, since my enmity levels have always been terrifyingly stable.

But do you think, as a fellow swordsman, I don’t have Mr. Li Sr.’s tactics?

With a cold laugh, Fu Qian leapt over the stone platform and charged deep into the corridor with thunderous momentum.

The art of feints has always been something I’m exceedingly skilled at.

That’s right, Fu Qian didn’t even bother to clumsily imitate Mr. Li Sr.’s actions but chose instead to capture its essence, leaving the opponent completely clueless about his intentions.

As for the reason for doing so, it’s certainly not because there’s absolutely nothing I can do against the attacker’s stealth state.

A golden brilliance suddenly rose, and Fu Qian simultaneously activated the Decree Residue.

Almost at the same time, his dazzling body in the style of a Holy Light Vampire revealed more than one new bite mark.

Of course, compared to the previous bite, the marks were much shallower.

...

More troublesome than a single stealth target is a group of stealth targets.

Fifteen, Fu Qian clearly remembered the number of cradles in the nursery, excluding Luyi.

Apart from those most likely still following Mr. Li Sr. and the others, it’s entirely possible that the number assigned to him reached double digits.

Just having been bitten once doesn’t necessarily mean there’s only one.

Professionals always need to rid themselves of the habit of wishful thinking.

So Fu Qian directly chose the indiscriminate impact of Decree Residue.

And the facts once again proved how important math is, as the approaching Tree Infants were far more than one.

To clear them one by one would be quite a waste of effort.

Furthermore, the unique power form of Decree Residue seemed to have a certain effect on the Tree Infants.

When it suddenly lit up, it clearly affected their biting force.

...

Truly moving like a stream of light, Fu Qian swiftly shuttled between the buildings, though the route was somewhat bizarre.

Though he was indeed progressing, the process in between couldn’t be described as simply winding.

His movements back and forth were akin to Brownian motion.

It wasn’t out of some refined interest, but mainly because the group of Tree Infants had an obviously abnormal way of moving.

The angle and direction of each attack reminded him of the scene where the Royal Family’s offspring slipped away through the cracks in the buildings.

And though it was uncertain if the Tree Infants traversed in the same way, under the influence of the Decree Residue, Fu Qian was still able to grasp some traces of the incoming attacks to some extent, hence the peculiar dodging actions.

Of course, even so, the bite marks on his body were inevitably increasing.

Not only that, each mark seemed like a fissure on his body, continuously spreading out into dense cracks, even linking into webs.

The effect of having strong confidence in a thug’s mental resistance ultimately has its limits.

Fu Qian could clearly feel the erosion accumulating at an unprecedented speed.

In theory, the other form of Decree Residue, the Brilliant Tyrant, should be more suitable for the current situation.

Whether residing inside a notebook or within this non-realistic scenario clearly suits that form’s special attack effect.

Directly transform into a twisted core, eliminate the base of this place, and the mission would likely be accomplished.

And the reason for not choosing that option is simple—Fu Qian had already confirmed right from the start that although he regained the ranking of a Demigod, most of his items and abilities hadn’t returned.

The cause, Fu Qian guessed, might be related to an "anchor point."

Being able to restore his Original Sin Sage abilities with the support of consensus was partly because it existed in reality, and partly due to its more essential connection with the concept of a Demigod.

Other abilities might also be restored, but they require a more specific anchor point.

Unfortunately, there was clearly not enough time to experiment further.

At one moment, Fu Qian discerned the scene before him and leapt forward.

...

Surrounded by grand pillars, in the blink of an eye, Fu Qian was standing on an open-air platform, beneath his feet was the dome of another hall.

Honestly, such arrangements were a bit strange, hard for anyone to imagine the scenes on the rooftop.

That Fu Qian could find his way here without deviating from the route while being pursued was simple—for he had been here before.

Through the "Bronze Lady," during a dream exploration with Cecilia Gatesby, of the Em House Palace setting, this place was where the Gigantic Brain had been.

Since leaving the team, Fu Qian’s route was always clear.

Though he was delayed quite a bit due to the interference from the Tree Infants.

As for why to come here?

Weaving and dodging along the way, Fu Qian was already approaching the position where the Gigantic Brain was then located.

Of course, there wasn’t as much rich organic material now, replaced only by an empty chair.

And just as Fu Qian advanced to within ten meters, a wondrous change took place.

The ferocious Tree Infants, who had never given up, suddenly disappeared without a trace.

Even the crying sounds returned to his ears.

Although Fu Qian’s expression didn’t relax because of it.

With the pressure gone, standing in place, he didn’t rush to approach the seat but rather gazed at a pillar in the distance.

"Congratulations, congratulations, it seems you have finally reached your destination, sir."

And in the next moment, a mocking voice truly echoed there.

Along with it, there was the sound of clapping.

Without responding, Fu Qian squinted slightly, observing a few familiar figures appearing in his vision.

Who else could they be but his former teammates?

And leading in front was an unharmed, vibrant Luyi, his hands still clapping.

The others didn’t appear as polite, each showing complex expressions with no words spoken.

"It’s clear you’re very familiar with this place, though I seem to know it even better, given that the route chosen clearly saves time."

Apparently appreciating Fu Qian’s reaction at that moment, Luyi continued with the same smile.

"However, I’m still very curious why you, sir, wove so many lies, ultimately breaking away from everyone to find a way to this place. What are you here for?"

Isn’t that simple.

Facing Luyi’s confident assumption of a settled dust, Fu Qian finally thought to himself.

You know you’re likely able to see the route and come here, of course, it’s to wait for you all.