[{"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-2004":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},971030,1268,"Chapter 2002 - 1997: Forced Demolition","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-2004",2004,"\u003Cp>Not only did it directly disregard the cross-dimensional effects of the Blood Conquest, but even before appearing, it showed no signs at all outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment of entering the safety house, I was directly stabbed from behind, maximizing the effect of the unprepared attack, showcasing truly top-notch combat skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The taste is similarly exquisite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with sudden chaos and violent confrontation, the mind remained unaffected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian never belittles opponents easily; he observes earnestly, evaluates objectively, and criticizes with evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the gigantic sword that nearly bisected him, its design was fierce without being cumbersome, just proportionally enlarged, and the entity holding it was similarly proportioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A body taller than his own Abandonment King form, with an eccentric appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human proportions, human face, but lacking eyeballs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two deep cavities extending into the brain could clearly show intertwined threads inside and outside alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, more rudimentary than any form he’s seen, inside and outside entirely composed of mycelium, barely contorted into a human outline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exterior was not even colored, retaining an unreal greyish-white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the surrounding style, even the sword in hand appeared shinier, as if missing texture when glanced at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as everyone knows, the more primitive something appears, the more likely it is a master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the overly primitive appearance resulted in a \"scent\" so rich that among the many smells encountered on the way, its freshness was unparalleled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, a stark contrast was his own numerous grotesque tentacles, instantly severed upon contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a constant supply, it looked precisely like a yard full of harvested chives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A superior in Sword Dao, but fungal version... indeed a clever idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among brutal flesh-cutting scenery, Fu Qian swiftly drew conclusions and raised his assessment of the opponent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of his previous dealings with Akons, upon realizing it was likely a friend rather than a foe, he had analyzed their tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the nearly flawless exile, just the \"observing\" tactic alone was excessively strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true resurgence of ancient superiors was far more exaggerated than his lamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And never hoping for time limits like with the lamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But some aspect of restriction, noticeable during Akons’ time—these superior powers do not function as allies—they clash among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So optimistically, it’s less likely several superiors would besiege the Abandonment King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the Jade Soul Master proves to be the pinnacle of imagination; here, indeed, lies a clever evasion strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unclear what the Fungus Emperor’s specific authority entails, but seemingly related to parasitism and reformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And through the Fungus Sword Saint, the Sword Dao power in puppet form was seamlessly embedded into the current battlefield, creating a two-versus-one situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, even if encountered outside normally, dealing with just the Sword Saint alone wouldn’t be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if merely a fallen puppet, it exerted no less pressure than Yasui Tokiyuki did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though its speed wasn’t exaggerated to a degree beyond reaction, nor was its destructive form as ruthless as vaporization within the Sword Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But abandoning continuous harvest was to engage in close combat; Fu Qian had discovered something special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an execution of a punch, coordinated with the previously anchored Catastrophe Curse, it successfully struck the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the battle result instead had his chest caved in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his only remaining arm, flesh with bones was removed by the opponent’s sword, almost half gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extent of self-origin damage didn’t outright prevent him from using hands, but a peculiar transformation occurred with that sword strike—forced dismantling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This refers specifically to the previously summarized Transcendent architecture theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the ranking, each person’s Transcendent essence relates to a different \"building\" style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Injuries, even self-origin damage, can usually just impair the building, allowing gradual recovery or repairs afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pollution or loss of control is more severe, akin to settlement cracks or rat infestations—now the building directly faced violent demolition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly this sensation—following that sword strike, imagined someone pulling out beams from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most elemental aspect was shaken, the \"Pseudo-God\" form itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were someone of lower rank, the sword might cause disintegration into scattered materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, he distinctly felt pressure in that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the ultimate expression of Sword Dao? Remarkably intriguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst admiration, against the swift opponent’s speed where Visceral Critical Strike couldn’t be executed in time, a bloodline quickly formed on the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thread of Concern activated, pulling the Fungus Sword Saint back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Predictably—another house-dismantling sword, stabbed his already injured chest, completely piercing through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the clawed five fingers stabbed the opponent’s waist directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of shattered blood, flesh, and bone mix sprayed from Fu Qian’s rear waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reflective damage transfer, even his pre-established Pseudo-Divine Being couldn’t immune it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian didn’t rush to treat the wound, merely concluding quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, plotting to slay the Heart Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fungus Emperor’s damage transfer method, he was always wary of, though unsure if applicable to the \"Sword Saint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, even if two superiors collaborate to slay the Evil God, the power might not synergize this smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, precisely this master and puppet style allowed unbelievable authority to perfectly aid the exorcists—these two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In surging blood-hued mists, the striking grey-white body, at that moment, didn’t pursue attacks but distanced itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hands clasped, raising the weapon overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not executing any ranged sword art, instead, the next moment pulling apart both hands, the ferocious sword split in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As did the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The astonishing scene quickly unfolded, and whether sword or person, both differed evidently from the original.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a one-to-one replica, even discernable as male and female.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flirting swordsmanship perhaps? Nice to meet you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admiring in heart, Fu Qian could distinctly sense the turbulent interactions spreading as ripples, awakening a terrifying will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any vigorous action could accelerate this process—good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snapping fingers, Fu Qian directly canceled the Blood Conquest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s fighting elite.\u003C\u002Fp>",970,"2026-06-03T07:51:29.834Z","2026-06-03T07:51:33.795Z",1,"novelbin.me","6c2b0116039e9dcd7bfbf842518ba0c2ff2aa59f3307a3f9d90ed1a3e89b81c9","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-2005","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-2003",2389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffacing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-cover.jpg"]