[{"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-1638":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},970064,1268,"Chapter 1636: 1631: Not Polite Enough","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1638",1638,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1636: Chapter 1631: Not Polite Enough\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s said that low temperature helps to enhance performance, and amidst the biting frost, the group’s performance seemed to prove this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an elegant and composed gesture completed, Fu Qian returned his head to its original position, and it was evident they had thought of something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Evil Omen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, the first to speak out was still the ever-alert Hao Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncontrolled in volume, he even involuntarily took half a step back, refraining from stepping forward to check the injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it seemed unnecessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice spear, though exceptionally terrifying, clearly didn’t aim at the vitals; it merely grazed past Qiu’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, even so, the nearby area was still tinged with frost, momentarily losing mobility amidst the crystalline brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those who offend the Divine Beings’ Believers shall be beheaded…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Qiu, whom he subconsciously distanced from, was almost muttering slightly slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding onto the frozen spot with another hand, Qiu repeated a phrase from memory, successfully activating the memories of others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you implying, my lord, that the ability used to kill on the day of the Evil Omen has appeared on Qiu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this suddenly changing situation, even the usually composed Proper Brother looked at Fu Qian with a questioning look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, quick reaction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though still adjusting his neck’s angle slightly, seemingly aiming for perfect alignment, it didn’t delay Fu Qian from affirming their judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But not courteous enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before his words were finished, seemingly reaching perfection, Fu Qian once again raised his hand, and another ice spear whooshed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tangs—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly, this action triggered screams again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disheveled-haired one reacted almost the fastest, shouting towards Proper Brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alas, at such a close range, that was already the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With astonishing swiftness in the twist, Proper Brother, still in shock, was solidly hit and flung backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strike was no longer a feint, but aimed directly at the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m… fine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Tangs, whose real name it appeared to be, showcased remarkable resilience, rolling to support his upper body the instant he landed, reporting himself safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his voice was not very convincing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glance showed not only half of his body was frosted, but even his cheek bore scars from shattered Ice Crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at least no hole was punctured through his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his control, the three teammates stood firmly in place instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the numerous gazes filled with shock and anger, Lord Grimshaw remained casual, as if the earlier sudden attack had nothing to do with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, it was impolite of me to speculate just now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more exaggeratedly, Tangs, having caught his breath a bit more, actually hurried to apologize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the next moment, he even reached into the torn coat, taking out a thin piece with oily paint, throwing it on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small and exquisite spindle-shaped, it looked like some creature’s scales, but now its smooth surface bore clear cracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was this thing that blocked the blow, helping him avoid the fate of a pierced heart—of course with the attacker’s cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the apology and the actions proved Tangs fully understood this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such a close range, if one genuinely wanted to kill, aiming at the head would be simpler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a well-chosen protected position, and even the force was perfectly blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of believing in luck, anyone slightly less naive would know the likelihood of deliberate cooperation was greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a warning regarding his earlier question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because the previous incident was very secretive, when Your Excellency mentioned the beheading penalty, my subconscious reaction was that Your Excellency was there at that time too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breathing smoothly now, Tangs spoke faster than ever, directly confessing his mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry for being so impolite in receiving Your Excellency’s guidance, even offending in such a rude manner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No offense, just impoliteness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his sincere apology was again corrected by the victim, Fu Qian, shaking his head slightly as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because you’re wasting time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for action is generally something not very credible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Lord Grimshaw’s behavior from the beginning till now brought an undeniable persuasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst exchanged glances, Hao Ke and the others quickly grasped the previous events from the dialogue between the two and their originally agitated emotions turned into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon realizing the potential anomaly related to Evil Omen on Qiu, Tangs seemed to casually ask a question, which, upon closer thought, clearly carried an intent to probe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it was an incident strictly restricted in circulation, if the other side naturally continued, one would inevitably suspect his presence at the scene then, leading to endless conjecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Grimshaw, evidently realizing his intent immediately, neither displeased nor defensive, chose to remind of the current priorities directly through actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The height of such a posture, upon thoughtful consideration, was quite terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, precisely such a posture made his targeted actions towards “the shadow” seem reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t an average Transcendent by far, obviously knowing too much of unknown matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared rather naive to deduce why he seemed familiar with the previous incident using ordinary logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only correct way to deal with him seemed to convey one’s value honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in such a bizarre situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So the truth is, for incomprehensible reasons, I possess something called Sacred Law protection similar to the Evil Omen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the group whose state of mind had reached sublimation, it was Qiu, slightly calmer emotionally, who first spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And You Li triggered it, so she—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her friend, head and body separate, her face remained as pale as paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, just like with me earlier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The possibility she found extremely hard to accept instantly received confirmation from Fu Qian, who even gestured to his own neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of fine Ice Crystal covered beyond a faint red mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the head neatly taken off earlier, now frozen again with precision, and completely unaffected in function.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But why would You Li attack me… I can’t think of a reason.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the fact was right in front of her, Qiu, truly unwilling to believe, still sought doubts instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Plus, there were two people at the scene, and the other seemed even more unlikely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if, taking a step back, they were indeed killed because of me, even simultaneously… it still doesn’t explain the initial question, which is why I completely 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