[{"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-1535":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},969511,1268,"Chapter 1533: 1528: Human Pillar (37)","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1535",1535,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1533: Chapter 1528: Human Pillar (37)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The falling leaves are yours, and the fruits are mine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he truly, through some special means, steal that shred of hidden power from the Larea Family’s bloodline?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not in great detail, it is very likely that such a face didn’t exist among their ancestors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The face on the dome, although emanating a hint of the eerie, still held a fundamental difference compared to this face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he just called himself Falling Leaves?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that face merely the remnants gathered after stealing power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is exactly why he came here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s also why Lady Ji Ning couldn’t pull out that dagger… This guy secretly caused the obstruction, guiding the team’s path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clue of the statue was originally given by him personally, unable to be counterfeited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why don’t you act alone and avoid us, unnecessarily increasing the risk of interference?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the group’s frantic brainstorming, Aike couldn’t help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would you allow me to act alone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With unwavering focus, Fu Qian casually responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a blink, the small figure on the dome hurriedly fled in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And rather than climbing along the dome, a bloody crack suddenly opened above, allowing it to slip directly inside, continuing to vanish without obstruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That it’s unblockable is not an exaggeration from Fu Qian, but a phrase from a note in the style of enlightenment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the decision not to attack was correct; that thing indeed had an air of transcendence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy really had it planned out from the start!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aike was secretly startled upon realizing the implications of the other’s reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, moving forward together demonstrated that his party still had value for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in such a predicament, gaining more information later, especially after removing the dagger, how could the team possibly give him the chance to act alone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he insisted on leaving the group, someone would surely be assigned to watch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already anticipated these reactions, so he discreetly made his choices, without attempting to act alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the most important thing —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aike glanced at the now empty dome, and this completely indifferent reaction, leaving him even more uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, at the first moment of contact, this guy had already gotten what he wanted, without any concern of being disturbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That thing has escaped.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Ji Ning coldly reminded at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No worries, it won’t leave here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the other casually replied, without any hint of urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The only regret is that it’s a bit cowardly, not trusting me enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>… His first words were indeed ‘Don’t run.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you really weren’t planning to harm it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Ji Ning, who once more removed her burial garment, strongly disliked the feeling of being used as a pawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet shockingly, the guy shook his head naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was planning to deceive it and kill it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the principles of the ancient bloodline profoundly shocked everyone, even Ji Ning seemed ready to lash out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So your regret was actually that it was too cautious to be deceived by you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many have seen ruthless extermination, but rarely so brazenly justified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What concerns me more is what kind of place this actually is, and why are we here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it was the prudent Mr. Li Sr. who kept the atmosphere from spiraling out of control, not allowing others to dwell on this issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is certainly not reality, and as for you all, I can only say you’ve helped me a lot along the way, for which I’m deeply grateful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian was as elegant as ever, even slightly bowing in thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re welcome, so how do we get out of here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There weren’t high expectations, but he surprisingly was willing to answer…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li He decisively asked the most crucial question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why I feel sorry for you all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other truly continued to answer, even pointing upwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does it mean we need to kill that thing to get out… was that his implication?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone reacted swiftly when it came to survival, yet the realization left even Mr. Li Sr. momentarily breathless, caught up in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you’re not leaving now either… are you staying to help us, even if your goal is achieved, you’re not in a rush to go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, the one to speak first in this situation was Luyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hand still placed on the statue, both his expression and tone were utterly defeated, despite the lush growth on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, it’s because I also can’t get out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the somewhat impolite tone, Fu Qian even looked appreciatively at his survival instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ignoring the rules completely will also prevent you from obtaining the gains defined by the rules. If it were really that simple, why would I have needed your help earlier?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his response was startlingly candid, the later enigmatic style of question caused the group to furrow their brows in reflection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what you said earlier seems flawed, this regret clearly doesn’t apply to us alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that silence, only Brother Luyi remained relentless, directly pointing out the logical flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unfortunately it doesn’t, because what I said was ‘ignoring the rules completely’ won’t work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian smiled more broadly, pointing at the tree in front of Luyi’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need to get out in the same way, but I’m not as pressed for time as you are.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Corruption has no effect on you… it’s not just because you’re a demigod and a vampire…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The determined Luyi finally conceded, and at that moment, Lord Aike realized with some frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most direct reason everyone’s eager to leave is undoubtedly the cry that might ring out in the stomach at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this guy never showed any pressure towards this matter, now there’s finally an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s infuriating that earlier, despite already noticing this, he managed to gloss over it casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be precise, it has no effect on me presently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian simply shook his head at this, helping to correct the wording.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before this, I was only slightly more resistant than you all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That face… couldn’t even be fully sensed with a transcendent aura!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon realizing what he was referring to, the team finally couldn’t ignore the unease they’d vaguely sensed since earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the level of power represented by that face capable of achieving this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it truly be the Progenitor of the Blood Clan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you plan to do next, sir?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slight nod, Mr. Li Sr.’s tone sounded a bit heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Act alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this question, Fu Qian seemed to have considered the answer long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or are you still not in favor of this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As silence enveloped the group again, Fu Qian was already turning away with a smile, unconcerned about anyone stopping him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally couldn’t hold back anymore?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, when his gaze swept over Luyi’s slightly somber face, despite the unchanged expression, Fu Qian sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high ground of thought, if you’re not careful, is easily occupied by someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old man indeed has some experience in leading others astray.\u003C\u002Fp>",1196,"2026-06-03T07:51:11.103Z","2026-06-03T07:51:16.470Z",1,"novelbin.me","59f750a936076d028de95fd1b07af65d92f0cb677cecccf7453084f72834cdb9","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1536","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1534",2389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffacing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-cover.jpg"]