Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2588: Chapter 2583: Rom’s Limitations

No wonder those who have struggled for so long have such seasoned experience; even now, they remain composed.

Fu Qian certainly wouldn’t believe that Lord Rom’s hearing conveniently failed at this moment.

As a Divine Being who proactively engages with lower creatures, the possibility of lacking worldly understanding doesn’t exist.

Even from the earlier perspective, being able to think of using visual blind spots to launch a sneak attack proves that not only is it very familiar with the situation here, but is also aware of its current Transcendent insulator state.

In short, no matter how dazed he appears, Lord Rom is actually clearheaded, and his self-talk is deliberate.

As for the reason?

Why, despite hoping for a handshake of peace, display such rude behavior?

It’s not surprising; consistently lowering oneself never achieves peace.

The bargaining chips to avoid conflict are already laid out in those previous words — I pose no threat to you, killing me is pointless, and might even dirty your hands...

Once these ideas are conveyed, anything else is superfluous, so why bother answering questions?

Everyone has always been driven by cold, hard interests, hoping to win some goodwill that way?

For those mixing in worldly society, how could they possibly hold such naive thoughts.

On the contrary, such a stance would only undermine the credibility of those earlier statements.

Thus Lord Rom not only had a prepared script, but his strategy was also clear — simply listing the pros and cons, then playing dead and letting them decide whether to kill or spare him.

For instance, after saying the last sentence, he remains completely silent, not even asking Fu Qian’s opinion.

Frankly, if all those things said before are true, this really is nearly the best solution.

Sadly, Lord Rom likely knows quite a lot, and chatting more could be greatly beneficial for various topics.

Empathy and a long sigh, Fu Qian couldn’t help but feel regret.

Once such a character sets their mind, with an iron Cultivation Heart, changing them would be difficult.

And this area really is somewhat fragile.

But as an experienced player in worldly society, Fu Qian equally knows the great taboo of excess, the present situation is already quite fruitful.

"Is the ranking not high enough to leave a mark?"

Just the last two sentences contain shocking amounts of information, enough to prove Lord Rom’s deep understanding of "Engraving Wisdom."

He not only knows the current state, but even understands how it formed, and knows why he was drawn in...

...

Inverted Lake and himself.

Earlier analysis noted these are the two core causes of the current Engraving Wisdom, almost mutualistic.

From the fifth act reaching this point, there has been some speculation about the various Superior Being elements.

For instance, the original owner may have once been here, mixing into this place’s history, and then, when errors were generated, got assimilated.

Lord Rom’s statement arguably confirms this to some degree.

It proves that the appearance of elements within errors indeed needs to follow certain rules, requiring support from a certain source.

There’s even a ranking requirement for the source — too low and it doesn’t qualify.

And regarding this point, he’s long thought of a way to escape.

The method is actively lowering their own ranking label, then being "eliminated" by Engraving Wisdom.

One can only say the thought process sounds quite smooth, and for Fu Qian, the operation doesn’t seem impossible.

Let’s not forget both himself and Jade Soul Master have done similar things.

Through this, Rom once again demonstrates his grasp over the Inverted Lake, using a method even the Prism of Radiant Transformation hadn’t thought of.

In the third act, the latter seems to have been pulled in and only thought of going incognito, and when exposure was unavoidable, resorted to brute force to shatter this place.

But if this statement is true, one point seems somewhat contradictory — what’s with those seemingly Middle Tier researchers?

They’re relatively weak, so why are they present — because they’ve already become part of the Inverted Lake.

Almost simultaneously with posing the question, Fu Qian thought of a possible explanation.

If the Whale could swim into the lab, how strong could these free-spirited sages be not to be influenced?

The power of the Inverted Lake likely already altered their essence.

Elsewhere, Engraving Wisdom doesn’t limit rankings, this unique nature could also be considered an effect of the Inverted Lake.

In summary, Lord Rom’s discourse holds a certain credibility, and even genuinely shared some valuable intel.

"I see, I understand now."

At a certain moment, Fu Qian sighed again, truly not continuing to probe.

Even the script in hand got put away, not hurriedly researching what was written — oh?

As soon as mutual understanding was reached, with "peace" arriving, Lord Rom seemed to confirm his statement once more.

Far more efficient than it sounded, the body of infinite descendants already eroding like windblown sand, vanished bit by bit from the spot.

This was followed by some queer vibration even Fu Qian, lacking Extraordinary Perception, could sense.

Everything begins to destabilize here, just standing still allows easy escape — snap!

Fu Qian didn’t stand still, instead leapt out at nearly maximum speed, landing on the lake’s surface.

Of course, even if not true water, it wouldn’t emit such excessively clear sounds.

The sound truly came from where he was just standing.

Without any warning, a string of shimmering red crystal suddenly appeared out of thin air.

As if time and space were suddenly bruised, even bleeding out.

With ferocious savagery, instantly reminiscent of that storm of destruction atop the whale’s head.

Crucially this red knife perfectly hit the spot Fu Qian was previously standing.

If he hadn’t jumped down a moment earlier, escaping a fraction slower, the ensuing encounter would be unimaginable.

But how could he have been slow for even a moment.

Ah...

Looking up at a forty-five-degree angle, Fu Qian sighed for the third time at that moment.

"I said, think more."

...

Lord Destiny Snake really wasn’t lying, everyone has insurmountable limitations.

Specifically for Lord Rom, the summary is that even at the last moment, his thoughts were on cheating rather than openly plotting.

True, while perhaps brilliantly performed, how could Fu Qian truly believe that one would have such magnanimity for mutual benefit.

The progression of three sequential steps was just too natural—

First feigning ignorance and attempting a sneak attack.

After the sneak attack failed, using reason.

Then while seeming rational and coherent, it’s actually intended to maximally paralyze the opponent, with the lethal strike shortly arriving under cover.

Veteran experience often equates to old obstinacy; Lord Rom never surpassed himself.

Even if this finale, clearly relying on a timed attack, its power is so astonishing.