Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 1517: Chapter 1512: Human Plant (21)

Mr. Li Sr.’s previous performance seemed like a prelude to a peaceful gathering, making it necessary to improvise when action was needed, as anything in sight could become a weapon.

Who would have thought that the real situation was that he had already mastered the state of having a sword in his heart but not in hand?

The long halberd that appeared in his hand was clearly not a physical object, but rather a special Transcendent condensation, a weapon more suited to him.

The even more astonishing speed was proof of this.

Yet, despite this method, he still dismantled a lampstand from the wall, maintaining a serious demeanor throughout.

The process just now was actually quite simple.

With a single command of ”continue,” he maximized the complacency of the target hidden in the shadows, then launched a sudden attack with the Lampstand Swordsmanship, choosing a position more like beating the grass to startle the snake.

Under the cover of this seemingly impotent rage, the true killer move struck, achieving a successful hit.

The splattering blood clearly confirmed the speculation: some lurking entity truly had a corporeal form.

Such results undoubtedly brought a significant morale boost to the team.

The deadlock was finally broken, and Mr. Li Sr.’s methods were astonishing.

However, Fu Qian also believed that if along the way he appeared overly suspicious or threatening, that concealed halberd might have struck him instead.

But as the saying goes, when demons rise an inch, sorcerers rise a foot. As intellectuals, avoiding seemingly non-existent dangers is basic protocol.

We seemed reckless all the way, but actually exercised restraint appropriately.

In mutual admiration, Fu Qian’s long whip in his hand dissipated, declaring the completion of this stage’s test.

”There really is something!”

Even so, Lord Aike, who had suffered mental torment, remained in a state of haze for a moment.

Only Luyi, standing at the furthest, instinctively let out an exclamation.

And Ji Ning, overseeing the field, appeared to have anticipated Mr. Li Sr.’s methods.

At the moment of success, her palm aimed almost simultaneously at the spot where the blood splashed, tightly gripping.

With her action, the Void at that spot twisted even more violently.

Unfortunately, it stopped there, eventually returning to silence without revealing anything new.

Not even when Mr. Li Sr. swung down his long halberd again.

It still managed to escape!

Returning to Ji Ning’s side, Mr. Li Sr. stood quietly for a moment, without making any more blind attacks.

Clang!

A moment later, he tossed the lampstand in his hand onto the ground, and even the long halberd swiftly vanished, turning to look at Fu Qian.

”You were right.”

”It has a physical form, strong concealment, and in a one-on-one, most importantly... its form does resemble.”

Under the gaze of the crowd, Mr. Li Sr. offered a very brief summary, and in the next moment, turned his gaze to the only one who had spoken, Luyi, focusing on what was in front of him.

”It’s really this thing...”

The situation was changing rapidly, and as an example, it took Luyi a moment to realize Mr. Li Sr.’s meaning.

Realizing that something growing inside his body could indeed turn into a living creature or even spy in the dark, he murmured to himself, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

”So that Benjamin boy, it seems, is not so simple after all.”

Yet for Fu Qian, who received confirmation, there was no bad mood over the incomplete action.

Also staring at that Aoki, he continued his serious analysis.

”What do you mean?”

Following his earlier performance, Mr. Li Sr. seemed to have significantly increased confidence in him.

”Regarding Lord Aike’s treatment, this thing obviously didn’t show any resistance.”

At this, Fu Qian directly pointed at the humanoid branches, recalling the earlier process.

”Perhaps because it wasn’t in its complete form yet, but after coming out, it could not only conceal its tracks to such an extent but also evade your surprise attack with ease, which is too much of an enhancement.”

”So could it be understood that the cry of Larea’s offspring plants seeds within the human body, and when the seeds truly hatch, they regain a portion of its power.”

”This share grants the seeds significant stealth and vitality, as well as the mission of eroding through the cry... and any of these tasks is beyond what an ordinary Demigod could handle.”

...

”God, is this what you’re suggesting? The power level that newborn represents.”

Listening attentively and commenting swiftly, Mr. Li Sr. directly clarified Fu Qian’s meaning.

”I can only say it seems similar; at least its difficulty matches as a reference point.”

Dealing with intelligent people was delightful, and Fu Qian, unconcerned with morale issues, nodded with a smile.

Unfortunately, smiles aren’t always contagious.

Especially with Luyi beside him and even Lord Aike, whose eyes had just become less vacant, their emotional states visibly dropped.

”Very well, actually I have a similar view; the trouble we encountered this time might be quite tricky.”

But this fragility did not receive the slightest sympathy. After a glance at Fu Qian, the team’s sole decision-maker, Mr. Li Sr., directly acknowledged this observation report, effectively causing team morale to plummet.

”So, Anke, do you have any thoughts?”

But as the saying goes, break and then stand; Mr. Li Sr. clearly did not kill without concern for burial, and a moment later shifted his tone to seek some positive outlook.

”Unfavorable progress is still progress; capturing it the first time means we can catch it again.”

He undoubtedly found the right person; a professional morale broker can’t only short the market.

With a determined gaze in an instant, Fu Qian expressed confidence in the promising future, even pointing out the road, though winding, that appeared on the horizon.

”Are you really this confident?”

Finally, even Ji Ning couldn’t hold back.

”Of course, at least none of us are showing symptoms yet, right? We still have room to trial and error.”

Fu Qian gestured around, deliberately avoiding Luyi.

”And Lord Aike should be recovering well, right?”

The next moment he looked at Lord Aike, who had regained the ability to frown, offering a compassionate inquiry.

...Is that what you mean by a chance to trial and error, recovering enough to be beaten again?

While Aike’s gaze was still a bit dazed, the questioning Ji Ning’s features already twisted into a frown.

”Can you still hear the crying?”

However, Fu Qian didn’t mind that emotion and continued to inquire with the person involved.

”I still can... but the accumulated erosion on my body seems to have truly dissipated a bit.”

Ultimately recovering his ability to answer, Aike didn’t remain silent, carefully examining himself as he spoke.

”If it happens again, I have no problem—”

”No need, this time... it’s actually not over yet.”

And her team spirit was commendable, but it was directly interrupted the next moment.

Without further explanation, Li He had already turned to look at Ji Ning.

”Can you track it?”

”Yes.”