Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2573: Chapter 2568: Messages and Toys

The Divine Road is severed, ashes form steps.

Elder Ji Feng, is there truly no way to avoid your involvement?

Some things remain unconnected until thoughts lead them to vast entanglements.

”The physical containment of thoughts,” the last instance I saw was when a group of courtly ladies uniformly lost their heads, ultimately converging into an exaggeratedly swollen brain.

Later, invited to the Larea Family’s birthday banquet at Em House Palace, it was even incidentally confirmed to be the same place.

Based on this alone, it merely suggests the current scene might be related to that ancient family, yet Mr. Ji Sr.’s figure is absent.

But don’t forget the last find from the Bronze Lady, that overly simple headband, suspected to be something only the Ji Family bloodline can activate to receive its messages.

Also, the findings from the previous mission on the Unseen Hillock further suggest a high probability it was a precaution arranged by Mr. Ji Sr.

Most importantly, the Bronze Lady appeared in the very world I originally lived in; this alone nearly excludes numerous competitors for the deeds from Mr. Ji Sr.

To sum up, there was curiosity as to why the headband’s message led one to the Sea of Ashes, yet no related traces appeared here.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Ji Sr. subtly asserted his presence unwilling to remain silent.

Did the old man also visit here?

Though this coincidence alone cannot dismiss the possibility of him merely acquiring some critical information without personally being present.

Yet it doesn’t impact the core question, what was the old man’s purpose in leaving the message?

To guide the path for descendants?

At first glance, it seems like common humanity, but the more one knows, the clearer it becomes that for Mr. Ji Sr., descendants are merely tools.

Most likely, traditional genetic material did not participate; the relationship between the Ji Family and him is suspected to be forcibly designated.

Perhaps not just one, as another prominent Yuan Clan seems to have had a similar experience.

Rather than providing benefits for his descendants, it appears more that the ”bloodline” is merely a means to fulfill a certain objective.

Is there a key here to rescue him from imprisonment?

With a slightly utilitarian view, that seems a more probable motive.

After several interactions, although His Excellency could almost be deemed the Lord of Abyssal Serenity, his situation is indeed not favorable, an almost warehouse-certified madness.

At this time, if a suitable external force can be utilized, especially that of the current warehouse Administrator, it does feel significant.

To some extent, that message bypasses the warehouse in a private maneuver between two employees.

Don’t forget, the warehouse’s attitude in this regard was subtly hinted in the last mission: they neither wished for Ji Feng to fall to the Mother of the Gospel nor for him to fully awaken, it would be best if he remained quietly mad.

Leaving the Bronze Lady in the original world seems the best way to minimize interference, vividly embodying the spirit of exhausting all means for survival...

The logic flows smoothly, but there remains a problem: from just now until now, apart from the marvelous operation of the Creator of Wisdom, no signs related to the Shadow Ashfall have been seen.

The Judgment Chief, Prism of Radiant Transformation, Night Watchman... Can the old man truly execute a breathtaking move amidst these mixed forces and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?

Fu Qian found that trying to put himself in the scenario seemed somewhat challenging.

Or perhaps his suspicious mind is framing a villain as a noble servant, with Mr. Ji Sr. merely seeking to enlighten descendants without expecting a return?

It’s not about deliberately belittling the dignity of the ancestors; pondering various possibilities, Fu Qian’s gaze fell upon the now excessively multiplied large brain, finally sparing the Creator of Wisdom from further neglect.

”Do you feel like changing your surname to Ji?”

...

Doesn’t seem like it.

Though the question touches on the level of household registration, it seems it still hasn’t affected the Creator of Wisdom.

At this moment, his appearance is indeed distinctive, describable as cranial blooms unfolding while the fruit is simultaneously bountiful.

Within the cracked skull, numerous Brain Jellyfish tendrils retract, striving to wriggle into the convolutions grossly disproportionate to the body.

The only difference from the scene observed within the Bronze Lady is that it was entirely mature there, causing all unnecessary parts to wither.

”Is your brain only used for such questions?”

As Fu Qian endeavored to employ metaphorical rhetoric, the Creator of Wisdom did eventually respond, though appearing somewhat intolerant of the trivial question.

”I admit you’re extraordinary, those obstacles before might seem child play to you... That person for you was perhaps not just a tool but a toy.

”Yet the more this is the case, the less I can comprehend your actions.”

However, what could be deemed His Excellency’s imperious demeanor first extended a high evaluation to Fu Qian, displaying his insight.

”What’s the point of entangling with such vermin-like characters? Even if your bug wins, does it bring you any joy beyond wasted effort?”

As if to verify his words, Ah Fei, charging again at the same time, was blocked by another barrier, rendering the comparison to futile flying insects rather apt.

”It can.”

Fu Qian undoubtedly noticed this spectacle but still naturally nodded.

”I understand, since that’s the case...”

In a few short sentences, the Creator of Wisdom seemed to have fully absorbed the sage insight, his brain essentially quieted.

Though the frenzied symphony triggered by the web not only failed to halt but grew even more intense.

Regarding Fu Qian’s statement, he seemed disinclined to persuade further, turning to push a palm toward Ah Fei in a special gesture.

Ah Fei, who had been fighting with frenzy, suddenly ceased.

...

Oh?

Unlike the preceding awkward lines, this move finally displays some air of a Superior Being.

Ah Fei is at least within the realm of Divine Beings, madly upright, achieving this effect is no easy feat.

Of course, more remarkable is that having just condemned diversion through play, the next moment he too joined the fray.

Even summoned a bug of his own, is this truly preparing for a cricket fight?

Indeed, Fu Qian indicated the reason for Ah Fei’s sudden halt seems to be the emergence of another new Ah Fei there.

Invisible yet possessing a shadow, in remote confrontation with the original.

Shadow?

This scene instantly recalls the initial targets for clearance faced by Moore’s duty officers from the depth’s beginning.

After endless ordeals, did Brother Ah Fei finally return to his old ways?