[{"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-1355":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},969531,1268,"Chapter 1353: 1351: Fallen Guest Empire (10)","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1355",1355,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1353: Chapter 1351: Fallen Guest Empire (10)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They are still alive, it seems like it wasn’t possession just now, but rather a direct replacement of their existence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the special Awakener personally chosen by Lady Raven, after previous discoveries, Esther once again showed considerable acceptance ability, calmly sharing her latest observed insights, even speculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this once again stimulated the two official members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people are alive, even unharmed, merely fainted, combining with the severe blows they just received, it seems more reasonable to be temporarily replaced in an incomprehensible way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if “Nightmare” could indeed operate so casually, the earlier cautiousness seems more like a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We should leave, you wouldn’t want to wait for them to wake up and have a chat, would you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Esther’s words went unresponded to, while Marianne barely gathered her emotions and asked Fu Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have no issues, but are you sure you want to act with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian’s response was rather easygoing, even reminding them with a sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reminder was timely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If accepting the previous conclusion, their group is insignificant to “Nightmare,” then, regardless, they shouldn’t be acting with this source of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marianne’s thoughts raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they really did so, it would be excessively self-denying…equivalent to fully accepting the opposing viewpoint that the so-called awakening is a joke, including everything said to Esther earlier…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Esther’s expression in the corner of her eye was already quite playful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does Mr. Grimshaw want to stay here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exchanging a glance with Ben, seeing the latter’s conflicted expression too, Marianne hesitated for two seconds before finally steeling herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Probably not, there’s clearly nothing interesting here anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian took a look around, eventually shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s good, as I don’t particularly like this place either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marianne let out a cold chuckle and turned to Esther.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gather your things, we’ll set out now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stance is evident, reclaiming control of the situation and demanding faith’s justification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, confidence is most infectious, Esther’s scrutinous gaze hesitated for only a second before she indeed turned, heading back to get her things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ben, who was more conservative along the way, ultimately didn’t show any objection either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, quite spirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian showed sincere admiration for Marianne’s decision, without concealing his praise both on the surface and internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the targets for exploitation, awakeners are certainly not as worthless as Marianne once thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He definitely needed to meet Lady Raven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marianne’s resolute faith spared him a violent course of action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Fu Qian’s expression had a slight hint of mockery in Marianne’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stayed silent, turning to look inside the confinement room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dast…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this silent atmosphere, an unexpected voice shattered the tranquility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principal Glenn, who was originally lying on one side of the bed, suddenly woke up in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a bit confused, visibly unclear about the situation, instinctively calling out upon seeing the notably active Esther.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esther’s actions froze immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though her thought framework had undergone consecutive upgrades tonight, the influence of Glenn, who had diagnosed her for a long time, seemed still significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Esther could make any explanations, Glenn realized his location, turned around in horror, and instantly spotted the three’s silhouettes outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marianne and the others were tolerable to behold, but Fu Qian, having stepped outside after treading on smashed shackles to match the dream movements earlier, was quite conspicuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glenn’s gaze turned sharp instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let him sleep a bit longer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marianne reacted swiftly, directly gesturing to Ben.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way, another memory wipe today would leave him an idiot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Ben shook his head immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure you want to witness that scene?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What on earth are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ben’s words caused Marianne to hesitate slightly, while Glenn was already struggling to climb up, furious and shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get inside first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Marianne dashed into the confinement room first, beckoning everyone to follow, successfully controlling the situation through surrounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We don’t wish to complicate things, nor harm you, Principal Glenn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though things are a bit tricky, dealing with ordinary people like Glenn gave Marianne some psychological advantage, her momentum apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you better recognize the situation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… does this have any meaning? You cannot possibly leave here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glenn obviously forgot he had said this once before, yet being sensible, he lowered his voice immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then that’s not for you to worry about.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marianne sneered repeatedly, grabbing the belt and clip at the bed corner, gesturing for Glenn to lie down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The benefit is, this leader saw nothing special upon waking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such a circumstance, instead of making him an idiot, tying him here apparently affects less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You better know what you’re doing…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He showed sensibility, but while lying down, he didn’t forget to remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not malicious, this reminder seemed to rattle the Awakeners’ nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a swift bind, Marianne grabbed a towel and stuffed it into his mouth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completing this, she signaled the four-member team, specifically looking at Fu Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the series of stimuli, it was clear she was unwilling to have Fu Qian’s statement remain unrefuted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gladly, Fu Qian remained unusually easygoing, smiled and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as Marianne let out a sigh of relief, signaling Ben to lead the way, Fu Qian, about to stride towards freedom, suddenly naturally reached to the back of his neck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marianne, having closely watched him, evidently jumped in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet her inquiry paused upon his display of what appeared in his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, there was nothing, but with focus, it felt like faint light was drawn into a unique black domain centered there — this thing nearly struck him just now, in an almost undetectable manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’d that come from?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marianne immediately became vigilant, glancing around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Principal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian gestured behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Compared to the arrow earlier, this one’s much more subtle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also much more severe…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone who witnessed the Stars Association’s brilliance, Marianne felt a glimpse of the terror in this thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this shook her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nightmare wasn’t so simple, seemingly routed, but actually executing the true killing move stealthily when guards were down — yet still targeting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more shocking, was the Dark Moon Apostle, slightly smiling upon the ambush,then directly swallowed the black domain.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1054,"2026-06-03T07:51:05.781Z","2026-06-03T07:51:09.336Z",1,"novelbin.me","97fa1ea85eff6a6348a30ad9ee245c8f76fc14bfda368de81c3ffb57c600c381","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1356","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1354",2389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffacing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-cover.jpg"]