[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year":3,"chapter-facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1307":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Facing an Ancient God for a Year",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},969233,1268,"Chapter 1305: 1303: The 7th Angel Envoy","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1307",1307,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1305: Chapter 1303: The 7th Angel Envoy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dreamlike radiance finally faded away, yet the crisp sound of Ice Crystal shattering still echoed, intensifying the surrounding stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the special effects had ceased, everyone kept their eyes fixed on that figure, not daring to underestimate him for even a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thing… was stopped?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having experienced it firsthand twice before, Amila instinctively prepared to dodge in that brief instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the scene that followed undeniably shattered her worldview.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man not only detected the attack before anyone else but also confronted an opponent that even Hunters found insurmountable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he really stopped it, relying on what he called the “Guiding Moonlight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pollution versus pollution?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible—this fundamentally made no sense…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaken to her core, Amila couldn’t resist stepping forward to inspect it. Yet wherever she touched, she found nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether blocked or severed, amidst the thick fog, there was no residual debris—not even the invisible kind—as if…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps all I did was strike a pose and shatter a rusty sword, proving nothing at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An instant later, a voice voiced her unspoken thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian returned to his leisurely stance, inspecting the weapon reduced to barely more than a hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The form of this disposable object proved to be truly unique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a fierce collision that left no trace, Fu Qian was certain that under the previous blow, his opponent had completely ceased to exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And still, the final outcome was genuinely “nonexistent,” as if silently dissolving into the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I know it’s there, even though I don’t understand how you did it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, Simon was straightforward, possibly due to the lack of emotional interference, and his blunt words instantly silenced Lord Reginald’s urge to express his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To face and demolish that thing head-on—it’s a remarkable power, the likes of which I’ve never seen before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, of course—that’s not something every place has experts as creative as we do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Simon’s assessment, Fu Qian felt anything but modest inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force that disposed of the disposable item belonged, naturally, to the indestructible might of the Second Phase of the Pseudo-God, augmented by the Calamity Authority of the Abandonment King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, this core burst of frenzy was cleverly concealed under that facade of splendor, all attributed to the might of the Pontiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to make the effect even more convincing, Fu Qian specifically added the Tyrant’s Fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously tested under Frostburn’s effect, the latter astounding turned into a Frost Scythe, seamlessly compatible with the cross-slashing Gorgeous Rapier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also why, after a single strike, remnants of shattering Ice Crystals lingered mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the performance was a resounding success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the three-person escort team finally heard the voice of the Herder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the sword fulfilled the seemingly unbearable destiny it was entrusted with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not surprising that you’ve never seen it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian gripped the icy hilt, shattered it into fragments, letting gemstones scatter onto the ground as he casually responded to Simon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, within this fleeting unreality, there were only seven of us to spread this Gospel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Why seven?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear Amila wanted to challenge the notion of unreality, but ultimately, her curiosity triumphed for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because I am the Seventh Apostle, serving the exalted Dark Moon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian glanced at her, his tone becoming increasingly unearthly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The moment I touched the moonlight, I knew this unequivocally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easy to imagine he was referring to that moment in the hospital basement during the nightmare, where he had been sheltered by moonlight—a scene Amila found herself at a loss to comment on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dark Moon Apostle… What about the other six?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, someone else picked up the thread of conversation. Reginald naturally asked the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, this was the moment he’d been waiting for!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian mentally praised him, but his demeanor did not waver, staying in character as he avoided speaking in human terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When you meet them, you’ll know… You will absolutely know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amila’s bewildered expression revealed little; Simon couldn’t be read at all, though Lord Reginald’s momentary change in expression spoke volumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feigning calm yet betraying stiffness in his demeanor, it seemed the title of “Dark Moon Apostle” was not entirely new to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the incident involving Good Doctor Leytin, the Sect elders had clearly locked down the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And only when Amila submitted her report did Reginald, as someone higher in rank, receive more comprehensive feedback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, he learned details about a thug named Herbert and the moonlight and coldness he spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even mere hours ago, evidence had confirmed that Herbert was, in fact, a legendary member of the Bloodline Clan, brazenly trespassing into the West District Church in an exceedingly arrogant manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his title included “Clan,” then the whereabouts of the other five “Apostles” easily sparked people’s imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Hunter, Simon, Fu Qian surmised he likely had an even clearer understanding of the circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next moment, Reginald couldn’t help but glance at him, seemingly seeking his opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your insight. As far as I’m concerned, you’ve already proven a great deal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, true to form, Simon finally spoke, yanking the conversation back on track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The obstacles in our path are now cleared—we should continue forward… I hope to remain polite, so do you still remember the way?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. The reason I’m here is specifically to show you the way forward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian seemed utterly immersed in his Apostle persona, to the point where he even glanced upward before moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As though gazing through the mist, beholding the Moon high above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, I am curious, Mr. An Ke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the journey progressed, it unfolded surprisingly peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until after a certain distance, Reginald could no longer bear following Fu Qian, who genuinely looked like he was leading the lost, and finally spoke up to question him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At this so-called Nightmare Border, what’s your take on the attack? Was it meant to stop you from tearing apart this dreamlike boundary?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inquiry was noticeably pointed, yet Fu Qian didn’t look back, merely countering with a question of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A reasonable hypothesis. But I’m more intrigued by your inner thoughts—like how you understand the existence of disposable pieces.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The supreme Star Law seems to have little effect on them. I once thought you’d prefer to believe this mist had drawn you into a nightmare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words cut deeply. When it came to “law equating correctness,” the Celestial Sphere Sect and the Bloodline Clan seemed remarkably aligned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, error unfolded plainly before them, even torn wide open once again before their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, I truly wonder why you wouldn’t think so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian clearly wasn’t prepared to let them off the hook. The next moment, he abruptly stopped, bending down to pick up something from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a short gun with a familiar design, similar to the equipment used by Raphaide and his men. Yet at this moment, its barrel was riddled with rust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know when you last updated this model with your police force, but it seems to have been lying here for many, many years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just like that sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1199,"2026-06-03T07:51:05.259Z","2026-06-03T07:51:08.635Z",1,"novelbin.me","7b3ea7eca9369fc723f88ee5a2f96c63711eb512108e4e17586ad69438618f47","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1308","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1306",2389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffacing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-cover.jpg"]