[{"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-857":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},968299,1268,"Chapter 857 - 857 855 Ignition (29)","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-857",857,"\u003Cp>Chapter 857: Chapter 855: Ignition (29) Chapter 857: Chapter 855: Ignition (29) “The air in this fire is poisonous!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the Unseen Hillock, within the exquisitely decorated carriage, Fu Qian uttered a heartfelt exclamation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mission had failed in a rather peculiar way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the journey, with each step tightening the noose, whether it was the natives or the Hunting Squad, he had maximized information extraction to the fullest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the seemingly most valuable piece of information had paradoxically led to the mission’s failure upon attempting its use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In retrospect, it was fortunate that he hadn’t directly snatched a fire talisman earlier; otherwise, he may have had to restart much sooner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step had indeed been fraught with danger, befitting an item of such caliber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Fu Qian silently admired it in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although losing san and restarting are setbacks, he never felt that the arduous pursuit ending in failure was valueless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stay true to your heart, you need to enjoy the mission to complete it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And incorrect information is still information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the question arises, what conclusions can be drawn from the previous incorrect information?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First and foremost, the mission had not yet failed before his contact with the flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that the possibility of mission completion still existed at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as he reluctantly blended into the environment of the Unseen Hillock, with the difficulty of killing the Saint gradually increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And while it’s still uncertain why contact with the flames directly led to failure,Starting from the outcome alone, his best choice seemed to be the lightning-fast strategy of the Hunting Squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strike quickly and head straight for the target while the contamination level was at its lowest to execute the kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If necessary, one might even consider activating a Pseudo-Divine Being to lessen the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While contemplating, Fu Qian timed his movements and shifted slightly to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was still unmasked, but, unlike the first time, his movement was in the opposite direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, a loud crash resounded as a heavy billboard plummeted from above, turning the glamorous carriage into an open-concept once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hahaha…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mad, hearty laughter erupted overhead, as Brother Clown made a flamboyant entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Fu Qian tossed aside the billboard that had landed on him, Clown had made a leap of faith and, with soup splashing everywhere, landed squarely in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Fu Qian’s coordination, this time Clown hit the target straight away, so he didn’t drop a second billboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the scene that greeted him the next moment caused his excitement to hiccup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ballard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at Fu Qian amid the scattered fragments, Clown’s voice oozed with skepticism and undisguised disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for his reaction was simple—Fu Qian wasn’t wearing a mask but had chosen to transform into black Mirror Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t ruin your grand entrance, did I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the Face Helmet, Fu Qian’s voice emerged in a low chuckle, throwing a question back at Clown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not Ballard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Clown’s disdain for Order Keepers was evident, and his familiarity with Ballard allowed him to make an instant judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Fu Qian hadn’t even attempted to mimic the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, I’m not Ballard—does this piece of news please you or not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian neither confirmed nor denied, asking again instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not Ballard, but you were deliberately waiting for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intelligent Clown immediately sensed the hint of a conspiracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Waiting for me to disrupt order, even intentionally getting hit by debris, then capturing me afterward? Since when has this city gained another justice-seeking Messenger?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I must admit, though, that you’re much more adaptable than Ballard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks for the compliment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian sounded completely indifferent to the accusation of baiting and enforcing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I agree; that guy is indeed a bit dull—”“You’re the same.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Clown didn’t seem to appreciate it, coldly interrupting Fu Qian’s commentary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even more dull, in fact. Do you know why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know, you despise any sensation that feels orchestrated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian nodded in agreement, repeating the iconic line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Humanity needs Chaos; without it, life’s just too boring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry; you’ll get your wish soon enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words had fully settled, a black armored arm gripped Clown’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As you said, I’m much more flexible in my methods than Ballard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Fu Qian’s fingers came together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the spattering juices, Fu Qian remained spotless, casually tossing aside Clown’s corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could see that the black viscous fluid, glimpsed previously, still struggled to repair the bruised skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, a series of Air Bullets followed, rendering the attempt futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way around it; he was pressed for time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It certainly wouldn’t do to just walk away, not with a Hunting Squad lurking in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after all that transpired, the audience must have surely had their fill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing upright, Fu Qian sized up the two figures approaching from front and back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still there were the baby-faced Demigod Aike and Xiumeng’s Puppet Demigod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on the former’s face, the demeanor of having everything in control remained unaltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was understandable, as his exchange with Clown must have been an open secret to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the content had explicitly confirmed that he was an indigenous Demigod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough; the aspect of whether he was brutally capable held no significance for the Hunters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Outsider?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, for Fu Qian, this distinction was significant, as he now knew the full extent of their intrigues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, without any fuss, he dived straight into the heart of the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demigod-level deductive prowess undoubtedly gave Demigod Aike a profound shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile faded, and she halted, scrutinizing Fu Qian in detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Fu Qian’s examination appeared even more meticulous than hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, hahaha…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Fu Qian erupted in laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should have been this way all along, surely not my misconception!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally brimming with confidence in their hunt, they were now faced with their quarry’s sudden madness, and as the content grew increasingly bizarre, Aike couldn’t listen any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This irksome place should be turned to ashes, much like this carriage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring her, Fu Qian continued to express his sentiments, even inheriting Clown’s legacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Smooth, stable, never-ending, representing the dullest aspects of this place…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What should I call you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demigod Aike obviously disliked being put in a passive role; after being repeatedly thwarted, she chose to demand coldly, her tone threatening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You came for the flames, like those on your body?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regrettably, Fu Qian’s next question made her pupils dilate instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come with me; I know where there are more, far more than the quantities you’ve been hunting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could respond, Fu Qian shook his head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, where is it? Can both of us come?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a stiff expression, Aike managed a strained smile, pointing at the Puppet Demigod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All can come, all four of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Qian’s voice betrayed no emotion, his fingertips lightly tapping on the Face Helmet as petals of a mirror blossomed outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can just call me Andiel.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1174,"2026-06-03T07:50:46.539Z","2026-06-03T07:50:52.553Z",1,"novelbin.me","fd23d5f9d8097dbbb5462dfc76853a06fb1b66e6385116b2a81fc331d0d347ee","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-917","facing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-chapter-916",2389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffacing-an-ancient-god-for-a-year-cover.jpg"]