[{"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-1367":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},969543,1268,"Chapter 1365: 1363 The Fallen Guest Empire (22)","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1367",1367,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1365: Chapter 1363 The Fallen Guest Empire (22)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a highly anticipated second force, how to establish communication with the Nightmare Guards in the shortest possible time has always been Fu Qian’s top priority on the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, as an anomaly among anomalies, having mercilessly harmed people twice in a row, the initial impression is really not good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, as an expert who has thoroughly studied ice-breaking techniques, Fu Qian spent a few breaths of effort to formulate multi-level plans targeting the possible forms of the Nightmare Guards even before entering the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucky always favors the professionals, and finally the communicable level of Frankie and others was almost the best state imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gives the impression of being similar to the city’s secret underground squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living like ordinary people at regular times, transforming to fight monsters at critical moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And under the mysterious aura that was deliberately created from the start, they seemed very eager to communicate, even prepared with demonstration equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your manpower is quite abundant!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sandwiched in the middle, Fu Qian followed Frankie and the others downward, all the while observing the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As previously mentioned, though the architecture under the lake was a bit crude, its scale could be considered grand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they descended, the reached depth was probably already half of the West District Church, although the space was gradually narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Nightmare Guards in regular attire continued to greet Frankie and the four others, and finally examine Fu Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to worry, without orders, they absolutely won’t act rashly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though unsure if Fu Qian was genuinely worried about this, Frankie still explained coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Every member of the Fallen Star Clan never acts casually.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fallen Star Clan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There seemed to be a strong sense of targeting the Stars Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian silently remarked on Frankie’s self-reference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mention of orders also undoubtedly confirmed core personnel’s conjecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These four individuals were indeed the leadership of the Nightmare Guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, you have long known about that group of Awakeners, just temporarily observing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slightly nodding and without questioning Frankie’s statement, Fu Qian proactively brought up the Resistance Organization led by Lady Raven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We know each and every one of them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time it was Lady Xia, walking last, who continued the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Name, age, identity, and even so-called abilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When saying the last word, she had a disdainful sneer on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unfortunately, that bunch of fools have no idea what they’re doing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian shook his head and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Raven’s actions, thought to be secretive, and the cautious recruitment of new members, had long been watched with hawk-like precision, even probably with real-time threat assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you can’t possess them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Fallen Star Clan being so cooperative, Fu Qian did not hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…why say that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question instantly startled Frankie and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Previously in that asylum, I managed to take down three Guards under your command, and their state was distinctly different from yours just now. To me, it seemed more like a kind of special possession.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian pointed to the back of his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Considering how they targeted me unequivocally, if you could do the same to Marianne and others, it would seemingly be a better option.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Including the ambush just now, with a few more insiders, they would have probably been wiped out long ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…We prefer the term ‘descent.'”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I must say, the atmosphere after ice-breaking was actively engaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four leaders exchanged glances, and Lady Xia chose to continue answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Every member of the Fallen Star Clan can temporarily replace a specific entity within a certain range, unleashing part of their power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you are right, the so-called Awakeners cannot be targets of the descent… nor can you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, she added a line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because of the Stars Association’s blessing on you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha… To you, it indeed appears to be so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Xia’s sneer obviously aimed at the term ‘blessing,’ and was laced with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, the definition shouldn’t be that narrow, after all, Miss Esther currently seems just an ordinary person. Isn’t it that anyone who can walk in that world cannot be descended upon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian seemed unperturbed, contemplatively supplementing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this further conclusion, Lady Xia’s gaze slightly tightened, she turned away without responding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood, besides being unable to descend, you have no way to enter that world, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encouraging active participation in dialogue was far too easy for Fu Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do you know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the medicine was too strong, for besides Lady Xia abruptly turning back, the other three also showed shock, completely stopping in their steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There must be a reason for your tolerance of Lady Raven and her people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian certainly wouldn’t back down, continuing to analyze with a scrutinizing, smiling face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t think it’s out of Mercy, offering lost souls a chance to be saved; you showed no mercy when killing earlier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet, despite such aversion, you’re in no hurry to deal with them, not even stopping their growth, letting them bring in various peculiar powers. Without a sufficiently weighty purpose, it seems impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian clicked his tongue, audibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what value do these guys hold for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Born enemies, compromise impossible. Considering your control, the significance of using them to unearth potential threats isn’t substantial. What’s left, their uniqueness, is their experience in that awakened world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Considering awakenings have recently become concentrated, this might be a situation needing clarity for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And assuming you can’t walk over there like them, this leniency makes a lot of sense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You need to piece together the look of that world from the mouths of those damned fellows, even letting them expand their members for more comprehensive information… just like me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian finally pointed to his own head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quite clearly, I’ve brought something beyond usual understanding, which is why you anticipated this exchange.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well, it seems we can avoid wasting time to the utmost extent, Mr. Gorim Shaw.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group’s continued observation wasn’t too long, but their emotions visibly fluctuated intensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, when Frankie spoke, there seemed to be a particular kind of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even before we outlined our demands, you grasped what we wanted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, just as we can’t descend upon those tainted, we surely can’t enter the source of pollution.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very well, honesty is a virtue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian was naturally very satisfied with Frankie’s openness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I too genuinely dislike wasting time.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1079,"2026-06-03T07:51:05.781Z","2026-06-03T07:51:09.336Z",1,"novelbin.me","106c21ce538daa8c5d98ac7af080a19dfe1580327cef4ea508ef32ae07507964","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1368","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1366",2389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffacing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-cover.jpg"]