[{"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-1946":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},970522,1268,"Chapter 1944 - 1939: Princess Xing’s Eyes","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1946",1946,"\u003Cp>It was close to midnight, but because the stars and moon were so splendid, the scene felt a bit brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under this illumination, Professor Fu’s solitary departure appeared somewhat desolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feeling extended all the way until he opened the laboratory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silent and soundless, as if Miss Liushuang was still busy with that hand axe, this lively place from the day was now deserted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it wasn’t completely devoid of interesting things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making his way to his snakeskin chair, Fu Qian plopped down and stared at the box in front of him, adorned with golden decorations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it gave a sense of déjà vu, it was clearly not Lisa’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casually, he opened the smaller box, and a black sphere immediately came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Professor Lisa’s Bone Horseshoe Crab, it was even more compact, similar in size to the Ancient Reminiscence he had consumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, its shape was somewhat distorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt a bit warm to the touch. Fu Qian picked up this strange gift, weighed it, and noted that it was about the same weight, while examining a small, nail-sized thin piece beside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A typical talisman shape, though its power was very weak. After a brief observation, Fu Qian unceremoniously picked it up and crushed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A small gift, please accept it, Professor Fu]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It is said to be a left eye, from a noble person who was once executed, whose endless regret born from pain made the princess persistently want to see her dismembered form clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This obsession was so strong that in the end, the two eyes could see each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until today, when one starts trembling, it resonates with the other, and you can take it as an invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rest assured, it is absolutely safe normally]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you accept the invitation, it’s not necessarily safe, is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the information surging into his consciousness, Fu Qian thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the talismanic power was indeed weak, and its use was simple, leaving just a piece of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding what he had in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed another eye, and undeniably, this unsigned information came from a certain former dean of the Benevolence Institute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he escape smoothly, but he also had the time to leave this thing for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is truly... full of malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gifts aren’t always given with good intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention this sinister Extraordinary Item, just putting it here directly, what if it accidentally collides with the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purpose of giving this thing is clearly malicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian didn’t really doubt the content in the talisman, that this eye was absolutely safe and not an extra trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if he truly accepted it, the most straightforward issue would be there—if one day it \"resonates\", what should he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The right eye, undoubtedly in the hands of the Native Council, would be, as said in the talisman, an \"invitation\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either from Nepheli, or from the entire Native Council, it’s impossible to judge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for intentions, just thinking casually, it wouldn’t be kind and responding would be highly risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, it’s an effective means to track the Native Council, an unexpected lead presented to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with such a gift, his every response, including whether to accept it, whether to respond, whether to directly hand it to the Night Watchman, or even respond with them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these actions would reflect his true attitude, for Nepheli to reference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t easy returning, and not in a hurry to leave, specially coming to play such a trick, one could feel her resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though understandable, although she orchestrated behind the scenes this time, the rewards seemed far from the greatest, these emotions are normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the objective was achieved, seeing through a millennium glimpse, the level of depth was even less than mine and Su Gao’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a researcher like myself, what I saw and gained was evidently more significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Needless to say for Su Gao, after providing valuable observational material, the tidal tearing experience had signs of breakthrough opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nepheli’s Marriage Dress Divine Skill had apparently reached perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She can’t fully blame luck, for instance, Miss Su Gao’s harvest wasn’t just due to Expert Fu’s assistance, but mostly her own principles and decisiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theoretically, if Nepheli had the courage, she might try reaching the end of the Coffin Road, especially since others have paved the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, after Su Gao and I returned, the immediately closed passage already spoke volumes about Lady Nepheli’s choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, leaving such a peculiar trick due to frustration is understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So should I accept it—of course, why not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True experts never plug their ears due to risk; excess returns often come from taking risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One can only say maintaining politeness is indeed a good habit, leading to an unexpected gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cradling the eyeball, shaped like a botched boiled egg, Fu Qian glanced at the clock and removed the Emissary’s Mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just in time, no need to wait for the warehouse to urge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning, Leakage Incident]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the warehouse, feeling a familiar prompt, Fu Qian casually placed the malformed eye on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, work itself isn’t scary, it’s finding beauty within it that is—and regardless, the warehouse indeed merited credit this time, transforming into a makeshift anchor point, significantly simplifying some decision-making processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it seemed to boast a bit, the work for today seemed somewhat daunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Paradise, Code: 1-002]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Today’s work content updated, enter the containment scenario of 1-002, and complete re-containment]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Consume 1 SAN Point to begin?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numbered 1, ranked 2, even the name itself sounds remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Examining the phantasmal image ahead, Fu Qian clicked his tongue in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including this shape, it appears quite impactful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, it presents as a gigantic funnel shape, though retaining the warehouse’s usual pixelated style, lacking much detail, one can faintly discern multiple layers shrinking dramatically from top to bottom—isn’t something off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sense of déjà vu is overwhelming; one need not be well-versed to see the resemblance to some depictions of hell from legends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combining with the name Paradise, the impression is bizarre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it’s not entirely unfit with its name, at least the colors are indisputably splendid, giving a feeling akin to wanting to reside there after death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, Fu Qian casually confirmed, heading inside.\u003C\u002Fp>",1054,"2026-06-03T07:51:27.107Z","2026-06-03T07:51:25.904Z",1,"novelbin.me","5f2ec97f96336ebcc42aae22a8c9c605d248cb71e054b9cb7cf05ad5de4fb866","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1947","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-1945",2389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffacing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-cover.jpg"]