[{"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-2079":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},970655,1268,"Chapter 2077 - 2072: Dancer (18)","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-2079",2079,"\u003Cp>\"Our full name is the Gregor Folklore Research Club, currently consisting of nineteen members.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without disappointing Fu Qian’s expectations, Leiden showed astonishing obedience, answering with almost no hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the given name seems somewhat incompatible with the mention of the Ancient Kings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reason it’s called this is not because the founder is Gregor, but because it borrows the name of a certain local scholar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Leiden continued explaining, he turned to a position where he wouldn’t be easily noticed from outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was born in Lan Fyla, but left at a young age and didn’t return to his hometown until his later years to work at a nearby school. It was also during that time he conducted extensive folklore research, such as on ’the inviolable’.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leiden moved his fingers slightly, sketching a familiar three-ring pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though he was an ordinary person, Gregor firmly believed that without divine enlightenment, the wisdom of mortals itself contains power... It’s even quite simple to find; its transmission over the centuries is a testament to its power, and its evolution is akin to biological evolution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was low, carrying a sense of respect from Leiden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although in most people’s view, this notion seems evidently absurd, during his lifetime he found no supporting evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you should understand, sir, when there’s no way forward, any sliver of hope becomes enticing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So has the theoretical guide passed away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This development didn’t surprise Fu Qian that much. After all, the pile of things Mr. Sanhao Sr. pored over was clearly aged at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I couldn’t find a direction for advancement, after a prolonged period of oppression, eventually I got in touch with Gregor’s remaining research notes, thereby opening a door to the surreal... Then progressing further, I discovered a special address in annotations left by later generations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leiden’s following narrative bore a striking resemblance, essentially mirroring the experiences of Mr. Sanhao Sr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I arrived at that place, I realized there were already people there earlier than me, who had even formed an enthusiast group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Undoubtedly, I joined them, although to date, there haven’t been any substantial gains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Leiden quickly concluded his account of joining, pointing to his head with a unique smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But truthfully, these years have still been quite enjoyable, so I surprisingly have no regrets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gregor’s folklore research, the extraordinary power contained within the pure collective human consciousness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is indeed a rather intriguing subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Mr. Leiden’s tone carried a sense of self-deprecation from a loser’s life, Fu Qian still listened intently, with quite an evaluation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, having experienced various abstract concepts, how could one’s mind be so narrow?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this point, Fu Qian even believed the Night Watchman shared this sentiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it truly posed no threat, why bother with such meaningless attention?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a step back, even if it’s merely the ramblings of a mad scholar, just the arrogance of not respecting deities, not envying talents, is already worthy of being a lighthouse of human spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting idea, so how does folklore connect with the Ancient Kings?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without deliberately affecting a posture, Fu Qian nodded slightly, naturally continuing the inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because many folklores originated from them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Fu Qian, Leiden appeared visibly peculiar when using ’them’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gods and humans are fundamentally different, but kings are not; regardless of the loathing or reverence they evoke, compared to ordinary people, they undoubtedly leave deeper imprints in human consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, even when Gregor was still around, he proposed categorizing various symbols from this perspective, we just borrowed his idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Searching for the ’kings’ transformed from humans, imprinted within collective consciousness, and distinctly differentiating from those emerging from Superior Beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It certainly is an approach, albeit potentially difficult to distinguish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, one wonders if the esteemed Gregor ever considered whether kings would even want to be perceived this way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Mr. Leiden’s book notes, Fu Qian did appreciate the sharpness of the esteemed Gregor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though amongst the \"kings\" currently known, most no longer wish to be compared to ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take the Larea Family, for instance, who directly proclaim themselves as \"Divine\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Gregor’s theory, although abstract, how much one gains often depends on the listener.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least in Fu Qian’s view, it actually hit upon some truths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collective consciousness, unlike others, Fu Qian had conducted a series of tests precisely in this field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Su Gao’s multiple entries into the \"Mental World\" are considered a transcendent manifestation of collective consciousness, then theoretically, in the third test, there did exist a comparison between god and man—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an underling of the Dragon King, Sunny, though able to enter the Mental World, always had a barrier, fundamentally differing from Su Gao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This point, to a certain extent, can serve as evidence supporting the esteemed Gregor’s theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though as an ordinary person, he probably hadn’t the chance to traverse the Mental World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never underestimate anyone willing to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A decent approach, like the inviolable, what have you gained from this symbol?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sense of sentiment, Fu Qian fumbled in his pocket, tossing out a blue eye he bought with his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has no use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thing being thrown out from the opponent’s hand made Leiden’s feeling undoubtedly stranger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after catching it and examining it closely for a while, he eventually shook his head, providing the same answer as the Dancer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? How can you be so sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian observed the \"breakpoint\" on Leiden’s body appearing in his field of vision, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though Gregor often used it as an example, and the Wenlan Family believed for a long time it could bring protection, unfortunately, over all these years, it genuinely seems to hold no special significance—actually, this is a question I’ve wanted to ask you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leiden, however, did not change his mind under pressure; on the contrary, a slight glimmer named the pursuit of knowledge flickered in his eyes as he faced Fu Qian directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t ask your identity, nor your intention here, inclusive of this conversation, the Night Watchman will remain uninformed... I just wish to satisfy a small curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you tell me the answer to one question, is Gregor’s theory right or wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue eye entwined in his hand, Leiden solemnly raised it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do such symbols genuinely contain power?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the other party’s subtle transcendence beyond the obsession with advancement, Fu Qian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, seeking them might surpass your capability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1080,"2026-06-03T07:51:30.461Z","2026-06-03T07:51:36.604Z",1,"novelbin.me","f2aee58b1e916dd9fabde08040cf198eeb623738e7806228049e920403b5d0ab","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-2080","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-2078",2389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffacing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-cover.jpg"]