Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1482: Chapter 1480: Sword Prison

Hmph, you underestimate the willpower of our academic leader too much.

Just a moment ago, the research assistant who greeted me with delight suddenly drew a sword against me.

Facing this sudden change, Fu Qian stood unyielding under the sword’s brilliance, without retreating a single step.

No matter how violently you demand wages, there are no overtime payments.

As it turns out, research assistants do still cherish their current positions.

Facing Fu Qian’s unwavering eyes, the sword aimed relentlessly and finally stopped at his brow, without warning.

Undoubtedly, this is an all too familiar scene.

In Fu Qian’s mind naturally emerged the time when, upon first arriving at the Academy, he joined the ”Swarm,” and Brother Jianxin angrily used the private chat invitation sent by Miss Liushuang.

However, with a cold demeanor and sharp gaze, Miss Liushuang, wielding a sword again, was much more advanced than back then.

In his admiration, Fu Qian neither spoke nor resisted the special concept that enveloped him.

...

Pure white, vast, boundless.

In just an instant, before his eyes was no longer Professor Fu’s standalone laboratory.

And compared to the simplicity of the former, this place was clearly another dimension.

Apart from the vast whiteness, truly empty, there’s nothing, quite evocative of a Cyber Prison.

In fact, this place is indeed not reality.

Fu Qian was quite clear that his body still stood at the original place.

Xinjian Prison.

A place where Brother Jianxin once spoke passionately about life, where lies cannot be spoken.

”You’ve improved quite a bit during this period.”

Seeing Ji Liushuang standing not far away, smiling warmly, Fu Qian did not withhold his praise.

In the absence of material rewards, spiritual encouragement must follow.

It wasn’t that Miss Liushuang was still under Brother Jianxin’s influence and rebelled over meager overtime pay.

After completing the previous task, that special existence was already dead beyond resurrection.

As for mistaking identities, that’s even less possible, not to mention how smoothly he opened the door earlier, carefully adjusting along the way, and with the effect of the Emissary’s Mask, Fu Qian was confident that even face-to-face with Cass, recognizing the change would be difficult.

Miss Liushuang’s behavior just now had the sole purpose of pulling a sparring partner, merely seeking professional feedback.

Truly worthy of the Swordsmanship Department’s genius, apart from Sword Heart Enlightenment, it’s clear she had insights in her cultivation during this period and even mastered such a unique technique as Xinjian Prison.

In fact, it’s indeed an interesting ability. Though appearing here mainly due to active cooperation, it should be quite effective against a typical Middle Tier.

Besides, the young people nowadays are getting bolder.

...

”Really? It appeared abruptly because I was worried there might be a problem. Until now, this is the first time using it.”

Praise from the academic leader indeed brought delight to Miss Liushuang, who concisely explained its origin.

”While practicing as usual, it suddenly emerged from my consciousness.”

As she spoke, Ji Liushuang realized something, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she bowed earnestly to apologize.

”Sorry for saying that on purpose just now...”

”When?”

Fu Qian naturally was not petty, acting as a teacher, and it’s not a bad thing for a good student to relax with a joke.

”The day before yesterday.”

Under Sword Heart Enlightenment, Ji Liushuang quickly confirmed that the other party was indeed not angry, and the faint unease in her heart was finally completely dispelled.

”In theory, such professional gains should be discussed with your Swordsmanship Department professors, right?”

Regarding this statement, Fu Qian, thinking, blinked and asked.

”Theoretically, yes, but some things felt inexplicably familiar, and I was worried it might cause some unexpected issues.”

She glanced at Fu Qian subconsciously, though her words were vague, Ji Liushuang still proved there were indeed other reasons for her choice.

Truly embodying the insightful Sword Intent.

The answer was overly stream of consciousness, but it depends on who listens.

The inexplicable familiarity Fu Qian easily thought of hinted at what—last time trapped in Xinjian Prison, she also ran to his office, pointing with a sword.

Even if there’s no memory of what happened in between, when completing the task and leaving, she still posed similarly.

Worrying that in case there was an issue, it might drag him in?

After all, the professors of the Swordsmanship Department definitely didn’t have a good impression of him.

”Understood, I must say you made the right choice. I’ve been immersed in Sword Dao for years, and I have some insight into your understanding.”

Being so defended by the research assistant, Fu Qian, naturally unreserved, unmodestly stated she found the right person.

Sword Dao... Integration of sword and body, is it?

Unfortunately, his words first triggered the research assistant’s inner monologue.

Ji Liushuang couldn’t help recalling a certain scene on Ye Island where someone transformed into a sword, her expression momentarily strange.

”This is Xinjian Prison.”

Of course, Fu Qian couldn’t miss this point, but as someone with thick skin akin to a city wall, his Cultivation Heart remained unmoved, directly pointing out the key.

”Besides being trapped here with the will of you and the affected, it has a hidden characteristic, which you should feel.”

...

Hidden characteristic.

The professor actually knew, which means my earlier concerns...

The ideal progression of the situation was indeed shocking, but speaking of the main topic, Ji Liushuang quickly abandoned miscellaneous thoughts and concentrated as Fu Qian suggested.

”No lies.”

As the controller of the Sword Prison, though it was her first use and somewhat unfamiliar, prompted, some things were not hard to comprehend.

But Ji Liushuang still earnestly focused for a minute before turning to Fu Qian to give the answer.

”Correct, this should be the essential attribute of this place, not even a Demigod can defy it.”

In appreciating her meticulous and stable nature, Fu Qian acknowledged her understanding and provided a detailed assessment.

”If you must do it, then breaking through here will be a priority.”

”Meaning that lying while here will result in its immediate collapse.”

”Currently, it seems very few below Demigod can do this.”

”Thank you... besides, I feel these limitations are mutual, meaning the same applies to me.”

After seriously listening, Ji Liushuang bowed sincerely in thanks and supplemented the details she sensed.

”Of course, as the initiator, I can choose to actively cancel at any time.”

”But if not canceled, then only when one side is eliminated can it be relieved.”

”As it’s a conscious entity, ordinary harm can’t achieve this, requiring some special method.”

”Exactly correct.”

Such an excellent student who immediately grasps the point is indeed gratifying.

Enjoying the joys of teaching, Fu Qian rated this Academy visit even higher.