Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2601: Chapter 2596: The Ultimate Form of the Crystal

It is said that the true self gets lost not at the moment of forced change, but often unintentionally.

Because as long as you are aware of being forced, you haven’t changed yet.

No matter if it’s a mistake in time and space, in the works of Lord Fool you might encounter something interesting, Fu Qian always has expectations.

Though the current situation appears a bit too interesting, as the ranking rapidly ascends, Fu Qian even thought of a one-sided acquaintance.

Annalise, the true progenitor of the Bloodline Clan.

That confirmed deceased superior being surely wouldn’t know him, but in ancient reminiscence, he had once witnessed her glory... and her hesitance.

A legendary experience, designated by the object of one’s faith as the next Divine Being.

So much so that her inner hesitance was permanently recorded in such a form, with occasional suspected self-dialogue entering therein.

Could it be that from a certain point onward, Annalise found it hard to resonate with that initial heart, losing interest and casually keeping it as an ordinary collection—it previously seemed quite normal, but now it might truly not be the case.

Honestly speaking, regarding the initial oracle descended from Moon God, Fu Qian’s first impression wasn’t too good.

This kind of development often accompanies possession, rebirth, or resisting lightning.

Not to mention, based on the first law of transcendence derived from previous collaboration with Professor Lisa, and the subsequent inferences, the original intent behind ancient supreme beings establishing faith was probably to ensure safety rather than to strengthen themselves.

But now, Fu Qian believes this judgment might have truly encountered an exception; perhaps Annalise did not lose her initial heart until death.

Because Red Moon once said, "Annalise did not wait for the Long Night."

Based on today’s observations, that implies that for a superior being, the storm and crystal deemed a calamity, Annalise, with advance recognition, did not fear it, but rather anticipated it.

Why anticipate?

This was a doubt that arose early on when hearing Red Moon mention those words.

And it seems there are only two possible explanations.

Either Annalise was deceived, unaware of the true nature of the Long Night, the impending storm tide, and crystal curse.

Or she knew the possible nature, but did not consider it a bad thing.

The former is easier to say, as even a superior being might be fooled.

But the latter seems slightly outside the scope of the ranking Annalise belongs to afterwards.

Even why anticipate, at this moment looking around, a particularly straightforward reason seems apparent—a glaring light, to someone who finds red eyes appealing, the perception might indeed be good?

Casually bringing in Annalise rather than the progenitor of the Bloodline Clan, Fu Qian came up with an abstract reason.

Moreover, mentioning this at the moment is not to endorse this type of aesthetic.

One reason is, Annalise shares a fundamental commonality with him, that neither of them were born as superior beings, which can be slightly used for comparison.

Although she also has another trait he doesn’t possess, she is not an outsider.

This means Annalise probably had experiences of traversing the Sea of Souls; could this be the reason she retained her initial heart?

Therefore, regarding the possible apocalyptic scenario, does she have a distinct view, considering it a good thing?

Secondly, aside from somewhat similar experiences, Annalise seemingly faced a similar problem as himself, that’s the view on doomsday—Ah!

Already in a hundred percent mythical form, more tyrant than tyrant, mechanical remake of the Abandonment King.

At that moment, Fu Qian took a deep breath, feeling his body functioning in a peculiar manner with this action.

This scene was entirely familiar to him.

After all, the divine trait he used during his ascent to the Second Phase was a "sun" moving in a similar manner.

A "crystalline sun" discovered inside a whale’s belly, composed of tightly interlocking crystals of various shapes and colors.

Fu Qian once again lowered his head, examining his body, and further feeling internally.

The components that formed his body were outlines capable of driving one mad, yet pure and undoubtedly pristine, even giving a sense of translucence...

Just like the crystals beneath his feet.

Or perhaps they shouldn’t be called beneath his feet, for as he moved, Fu Qian found himself vaguely able to disturb the arrangement of crystals according to strange rules, much like he had done previously with the bloodline.

As if truly blending in, becoming part of the apocalypse.

...

So was it really overthinking?

The shape of the crystalline sun at that time wasn’t just for show; it had long represented some kind of essence.

With a long sigh, Fu Qian once again affirmed the importance of attending to details.

The scene before him was undoubtedly astonishing.

Not only was it a mechanical remake of the Abandonment King, but also crystalline mechanical?

Combining with previous doubts about SAN points no longer dropping, it seems easy to conclude—indeed, the placenta was retained.

The process of shredding armor indeed had an error; the Crystal Tyrant was the ultimate victor.

This is also why he became so affinitive with this apocalypse.

It can only be said, indeed, Lord Fool, Annalise did not lose herself, but has Professor Fu lost himself?

A very smooth thought, yet at that moment, Fu Qian did not rush to a conclusion, simply meticulously introspecting and experiencing that peculiar perception.

Then even in the Void grip, disrupting the expanded lake and whale, with remarkable effect.

Very well.

This scene unquestionably reiterated the notion of affinity, although Fu Qian still did not agree with the previous assumptions—

Don’t be nervous, indeed an error occurred, but perhaps it did not happen here; rather, it might have been earlier.

No matter how bizarre the situation seems, don’t easily doubt yourself.

Previously mentioned he was very confident about the process of shredding armor, absolutely no issues.

Then, rather than needing to identify a problem, why not hypothesize it truly was like that, and explain the current situation?

Actually, it isn’t too difficult to explain.

For instance, in the process just now, the Crystal Tyrant indeed couldn’t perform a grand reversal.

It was just because that connection allowed him some enlightenment, realizing what the true self is.

As for when his self became crystalline creation?

Simple, no need to change, he always was.

What is mechanical?

A concept integral composed of lifeless components meticulously pieced together according to specific rules.

Thinking carefully, the process of disassembled apple elemental crystals reconvening to an "apple," aside from being somewhat crude, is there any fundamental difference from this?

So could it be considered that mechanical is the ultimate form of crystal curse?