Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1956: Chapter 1951: Mathematical Bliss (12)

Since you have already entered the game, it’s best not to harbor unrealistic fantasies of withdrawing halfway.

Fu Qian remarked that this sentence applies to both the current body and his own situation.

He previously committed the serious crimes of murder and suicide, forcefully entered the Reincarnation and left a way to break through, and the reasons have been thoroughly analyzed.

Considering the possible scrutiny from behind the scenes, unwilling to be blindly guided for too long, he acted on the contrary, using sudden and intense methods.

And now, it seems that this risk was worth taking.

Not only did he successfully achieve the first step of his mission goal, but even many previously hard-to-verify speculations, such as the essence of Reincarnation and possible SAN Points consumption risks, now have some references.

However, this is not without drawbacks.

The most obvious point is that all of this will be watched by the high-level figures behind the scenes.

Not only do they know that the newcomer Lu Ming made a shocking move, but they are also aware that he has successfully broken through Reincarnation and entered the first layer of heaven again.

Indeed, assuming there are real eyes watching from behind the scenes, Fu Qian does not expect his current state to be overlooked.

It is impolite to treat others as fools, not to mention the Brotherhood making such a commotion.

Besides having to be aware of his every move as if he were walking on a runway, there is an even worse problem that has likely already occurred—his background and intentions might be questioned, quite possibly by the mission target.

After all, such counter-intuitive actions must have a reason, and Superiors have always been wary of newcomers with rebellious natures.

A simple explanation of being a lunatic probably won’t be convincing.

Some might say, are you overthinking it by outsmarting the air?

Even after going through the Non-human Reincarnation, nothing of the Superiors or Shattering Void predecessors has been found. Maybe they didn’t even notice you?

Wrong, although the above is true, just changing the perspective makes the situation more serious—even in possible scrutiny, no traces are found.

The ancestral precepts of not being blindly optimistic are not just words.

It is precisely because of this that he made a loop around the church earlier.

No matter the reason, his current somewhat unusual identity seems possibly linked to "faith" and the "most tricky organization."

It’s indeed not a suitable body to remain low-key, but since that’s the case, why not immerse himself further in the game and turn funerals into weddings?

Using this identity, which is clearly more complicated than it initially seemed, to mobilize reactions from all sides, thereby most efficiently gathering information—a true act of scooping the chestnuts from the fire.

Don’t forget, there are still too many things to figure out, with the "Eighth Layer Heaven" waiting for him.

Of course, in this process, apart from quickly pursuing efficiency, his attitude should preferably be somewhat deceptive.

"You’re mistaken; today I’m not here to withdraw but to join this collective."

Quietly listening while contemplating, Fu Qian looked at the suspected Brotherhood leader beside him and finally spoke at a certain moment.

...

Deception can be multi-layered, and now the first victim has already appeared.

Though he was only present for a short time, it was evident that the seemingly scholarly, thick-browed gentleman next to him was quite adept in worldly matters.

Fu Qian, who was equally familiar with tales like "three knives and six holes" and "starve three days, can’t love sister-in-law," felt a sense of kinship and firmly believed his words could bring a refreshing impact.

Facts proved this judgment.

Although Brother Thick Eyebrow’s poise was unfathomable, with harsh words yet kind eyes, his enlightened demeanor froze slightly at that moment.

It was clear this traitor, finally caught red-handed, seemed incapable of speaking such words in his understanding.

"Is it me or not me, is the Void also form... Sitting here this time, I’ve experienced so much and thus realized what the True Self is."

Fortunately, Fu Qian didn’t force a review, continuing to express his feelings in the next moment, while his gaze swept over more gang brothers and sisters.

This included the one who initially watched over him.

In contrast, her reaction was noticeably more unbearable than Brother Thick Eyebrow’s, with her Cultivation Heart visibly perturbed.

"That’s why I was waiting for you earlier; I’m glad you didn’t let me down either."

Seeing her in such a state, Fu Qian didn’t hesitate to intensify the impact, admitting that his earlier outing was meant to prompt her to call others.

...

"So you no longer think the gang is a sign of weakness? And sitting here is your way of making sure we find you first?"

As expected of a leader, Brother Thick Eyebrow quickly understood the logic in Fu Qian’s words.

And clearly, his action of walking around then sitting back down was somewhat beyond common sense.

Even as a crisis PR move after being discovered, it would be a bit far-fetched.

So much so that when he spoke again, there was significantly less hostility in his words.

Of course, just in words only, Fu Qian knew well that this most tricky gang essentially practices a form of cosplay, separating mind and body.

The Path-seeking fanatics are just exploring alternative causes and effects this way, like an upgraded version of previous scams.

He even mostly agreed with Kako’s critique of the Brotherhood’s philosophy as merely a lazy choice of self-deception.

And as long as he understood this core mechanism, he had the backing to dance repeatedly on the red line.

Although he was quite confident the gang would not dare to actually kill someone,

In extreme cases, punishments such as "three knives and six holes nailing to the door" might emerge, which Fu Qian considered not impossible.

And to avoid such scenarios, he chose to immediately throw out a persona suitable for communication—there’s no turning back for a prodigal son.

Of course, maybe it’s not so simple to talk about matters in worldly society, but that’s okay, we have further leverage.

"That’s just one purpose; the other is to invite you to sit here."

Facing Brother Thick Eyebrow’s cooperation, Fu Qian smiled gently, as if he had somewhat integrated into the Paradise ambiance.

And the next moment, he pointed to the lively church.

"I hope what I’ve gained here can be shared with everyone in the gang.

"And I believe you can do it too; aren’t we a whole?"

The most valuable aspect of his current identity, apart from being a Brotherhood member, is the connection with this special faith; it must be well-utilized.

Presently, the best-utilized approach lies open in front of us—having the Brotherhood directly confront the Nameless Church.

This would reduce his own chances of being dealt with and allow him to see what kind of sparks they might ignite.

If sparks fail to fly, what upgraded methods might be used to deal with him?